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Home My WebLink About11/20/12NOVEMBER 20, 2012 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, November 20, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Public Information Officer, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). Excerpts from the City Commission Meeting Highlights prepared by Public Information Officer Pam Spencer for the presentations are below: PRESENTATION PARKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT AWARDS �.� "Mayor Bill Paxton recognized the Paducah Parks Services Department for winning two awards last week at the Kentucky Recreation & Park Society annual conference held in Frankfort. The department was honored with the Outstanding Department Award and the Outstanding Program Award for Bikes on Broadway. Parks Services Director Mark Thompson says Paducah competed against large departments such as the ones in Louisville and Lexington for the Outstanding Department Award. Regarding Bikes on Broadway, Thompson says, "We couldn't do it without volunteers and Martha and Hutch at BikeWorld." Mayor Paxton says, "We know we have a great Parks Department. It's obvious it's a top-notch department." Paducah Parks Services is a department of 24 full- time staff. PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY RIVERPORT AUTHORITY Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority Executive Director Ken Canter provided the Mayor and Commissioners with an announcement about a new feature for the Riverport. Canter says, "We are embarking on the single largest investment and expansion the Riverport has ever made." The Riverport is purchasing a 45 -ton crane to replace the existing 20 -ton blue crane at the facility. The crane project will cost approximately $4 million. Canter says the Riverport has already passed a mussel study and received Corps of Engineers permitting. The project will be out to bid in January with a ribbon cutting hopefully to occur one year later. This new crane would be able to lift large containers and allow Paducah to take advantage of container -on -barge distribution. A barge loaded with containers often carries 75 containers weighing 27-30 tons each. Mayor Bill Paxton says, "This just adds to our reputation as a distribution center for mid -America." Canter says, "Paducah is uniquely located to take advantage of traffic coming north. We are well-positioned to handle a lot of volume." To help with the project, Canter is requesting $100,000 each from the City of Paducah and from McCracken County. Mayor Paxton says the request will be reviewed. The Riverport, located on Wayne Sullivan Drive, is a public terminal that has on-site rail and truck services to offload, store, package, or transport cargo. Currently the Riverport moves one million tons of product each year. For more information about the Riverport, visit www.paducahriveiport.org." Note: The City Clerk arrived after the presentations. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for the November 13ffi, 2012, City Commission meeting be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following documents and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Health Insurance Stop Loss Agreement with Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield (Ord.#2012-10-7985) 2. Health Insurance Agreement with Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield for Administrative Services (Ord.#2012-10-7984) NOVEMBER 20, 2012 3. Letter of Award from Burlington Northern and Santa Fe (BNSF) Railway Foundation for the Paducah Police Department Junior Citizens Police Academy (Ord.#2012-11-7989) 4. Contract with Kinsey's Lawn and Landscape for grounds maintenance for approximately 130 city -owned properties (Ord.#2011-3-7793) 5. Board of Commissioners Commission Meeting Notice of Cancellation for November 6, 2012 6. Barkley Regional Airport Authority Financial Statements for Years Ended June 30, 2012 and 2011 BIDS NOBLE PARK POOL REHABILITATION 1. Aquatic Renovation Systems, Inc.* BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOME LOCATED AT 302 HARAHAN 1. Crawford Contracting* 2. Brandon Owens Construction 3. D & D Construction 4. Jim Steele Construction BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOME LOCATED AT 1527 MONROE STREET 1. Crawford Construction 2. Brandon Owens Construction* 3. Jim Steele Construction 4. D & D Construction BIDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF HOME LOCATED AT 1621 HARRISON STREET 1. Crawford Construction 2. D & D Construction -- 3. Jim Steele Construction* *Denotes the selected bid Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORDINANCES — ADOPTION CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FRONT LOADING REFUSE TRUCK Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MCBRIDE MACK SALES, INC., FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE, NEW 2014 FRONT -LOADING REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE COLLECTION SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of McBride Mack Sales, Inc., in the amount of $223,696.19, for sale to the City of one, new 2014 front -loading refuse collection truck, for use by the Solid Waste Collection System, said bid being in substantial compliance with bid specifications, and as contained in the bid of McBride Mack Sales, Inc., of October 23, 2012. Further, the Mayor is authorized to execute a contract with McBride Mack Sales, Inc. for said purchase of truck. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2012-11-7990; BK 33 CONTRACT WITH PEEL AND HOLLAND STRATEGIC HEALTH RISK ADVISOR AND STRATEGIC BENEFIT PLACEMENT SERVICES Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A STRATEGIC HEALTH RISK ADVISOR & STRATEGIC BENEFIT PLACEMENT SERVICES CONTRACT WITH PEEL & HOLLAND FINANCIAL GROUP TO PROVIDE ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S HEALTH INSURANCE". This ordinance is NOVEMBER 20, 2012 summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with Peel & Holland Financial Group in the amount of $65,000, payable in four equal installments of $16,250 each, for services pertaining to the administration of the City of Paducah's health insurance. An additional fee of $200 per hour, subject to a minimum retainer of $5,000.00 will be charged for services requested by the City or the City's legal counsel. This contract is for the 2013 calendar year. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2012-11-7991; BK 33 _._ KY HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT AWARD Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH ACCEPTING A 2012 KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT AWARD FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby accepts grant funds in the amount of $37,000 through the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for a 2012 reimbursable grant award to purchase up to fourteen (14) hand-held radios to be used by the Paducah Police Department. This award does not require a local cash match or in-kind contribution. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2012-11-7992; BK 33 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR NOBLE PARK SWIMMING POOL REHABILITATION PROJECT Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE NEGOTIATION AFTER COMPETITIVE SEALED BIDDING AND CONSUMMATION OF AGREEMENT FOR THE NOBLE PARK POOL REHABILITATION PROJECT WITH AQUATIC RENOVATION SYSTEMS, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $795,930.00 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AFORESAID AGREEMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Upon the corporate counsel giving final approval as to the legal form of the appropriate agreement, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute such agreements wherein the services of Aquatic Renovation Systems, Inc., are retained to furnish all the necessary labor, materials, equipment, tools and services necessary for the renovation and rehabilitation of the Noble Park Pool for a sum not in excess of $795,930.00. CONTRACTS TO CONSTRUCT SIGNLE FAMILY HOMES IN FOUNTAIN AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD 302 HARAHAN BLVD Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ACCEPT THE BID OF CRAWFORD CONTRACTING FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME AT 302 HARAHAN BOULEVARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves the recommendation of the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency to accept the bid of Crawford Contracting, in the amount of $127,800.00, for the construction of a new home at 302 Harahan Boulevard, as part of the 2012 HOME Project, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. 1527 MONROE STREET Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, ", "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ACCEPT THE BID OF BRANDON OWENS CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME AT 1527 MONROE NOVEMBER 20, 2012 STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves the recommendation of the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency to accept the bid of Brandon Owens Construction, in the amount of $137,887.00, for the construction of a new home at 1527 Monroe Street, as part of the 2012 HOME Project, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. 1621 HARRISON STREET Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ACCEPT THE BID OF JIM STEELE CONSTRUCTION FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME AT 1621 HARRISON STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves the recommendation of the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency to accept the bid of Jim Steele Construction, in the amount of $118,138.00, for the construction of a new home at 1621 Harrison Street, as part of the 2012 HOME Project, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. CITY MANAGER REPORT • In the City's 2012-2013 fiscal year budget for the Investment Fund a $100,000 was appropriated for a complete building analysis for City Hall. Mr. Pederson is hoping to bring a contract for action to the Commission before the end of 2012. • Human Resources Director and Mr. Pederson are researching software for the City to use to conduct performance appraisals for city employees. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Mayor Paxton asked the Commission's permission to write a letter of support to Dr. Veazey to extend the funding agreement for the new art school from 3 years to 5 years in the amount of $75,000 per year. The Commission supports the request. Dr. Veazey requested the extension at the November 13th city commission meeting. PUBLIC COMMENTS None were given. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: November 27, 2012 City Clerk