HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Book 17, Page 500, October 17, 1927Proceedings of_.Board.of Aldermen . _ City of Paducah .._october_l7,_1927
At a regular meeting of the Board of Aldermen held on the third
floor of the City Hall, in the City of Paducah, Kentucky, on October 17th, 1927,
President Hannin presided, and upon the call of the roll the following answered
to their names: Hannan, Bell, Cole, Davis, Dunbar and Rieke. (6).
Minutes of the previous meeting were adopted as read.
Payrolls. Member Rieke offered motion to allow payrolls for $5808.53. Adopted
upon the call of, the roll:.Yeas; (6).
Member Davis offered motion that the request of the Cumberland
Cumberland Pres- Presbyterian Church, Park Avenue and Trimble Streets, to build concrete curb and
byterian Church.
gutter for a distance of about 50 feet be granted and that,the City Engineer be
instructed to give the. proper:grades. Adopted upon the call of the roll: Yeas;(6).
Louis F. Kolb.
Same offered motion that the request of Louis F. Kolb to build side -
,walk on Madison Street between 7th and 8th Streets, be granted and that the City
Engineer be instructed to give proper".grades. Adopted on the call of the roll:
Yeas; (6).
Member Hendrick`came into the meeting.
Member Rieke offered motion to allowclaims of .;17,018.57. Adopted
Claims.
on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Same offered motion to allow the Koller Plumbing Company $466.61,
Koller Plumbing Co.
Zones #2, m4• collections on Sewer Zones 7172 and 7114. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7-).
Interest. Same offered motion to allow bond interest in the amount of $28.68
from the Special Street Improvement Fund. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7
Renewal of note at Same offered motion that the Mayor and City Treasurer be authorized
Citizens Savings to renew note for ;;3127.70 at the Citizens Savings Bank for a period of six months,
Bank.
and to pay interest due in the sum of $93.83 as recommended by the Finance Commit-
tee. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Interest. Same offered motion to allowbond interest due November lst, 1927,
as follows: $120,000.00 Hard Surface Streets & Right of Play Bonds Q - _
$2700.00
50,000.00 2nd District Relief Sewer.Bonds 4-�%- - - -
1125.00
- 40,000.00 Island Creek Bridge it 4-2%- - - -
900.00
Agents Commission 11.81 - - - -
Total ,p416 .Si
Cash to be transferred by the City National Bank to the Hanover
National Bank, New York, N.Y.. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Same offered to following: Whereas the amount of 085,000.00, which
Notes due.the Vayor and the City Truer were authorized to borrow, will become due Nov-
ember 1, 1927, and was secured from the following banks:
Citizens Savings Bank $40,000.00
City National " 30,000.00
First " ° 10,000.00
Peoples " ° 5 000.00
`8 ,000.00
I move that the Treasrer be authorized to make payment of the notes
to the banks from which the.loans were secured. Adopted on the call of the roll:
Yeas; (7).
.Same offered motion that the amount of.,�410,258.701 which has been
New Construction advanced by the Hard Surface Street Improvenent.Fund to pay New Construction Eng-
Engineeririg Paj-
Rolls, ineerin.g payrolls to October 1, 1927, be allowed in order to reimburse said fund
and charged to New Construction Fund, and the Clerk Authorized to issue proper
,warrant on the Treasurer. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
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11500.00 Same offered motion that the amount of 11500.00 advanced by the General
Fund on August 15,_ 1927, to the Special Street Improvement Fund to cover over -draft be
allowed in order to reimburse the General Fund, Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas;
(7).
Same offered motion that the Special Sewer Bills on the following McKelvey
McKelvey Construction Company's contracts chargable to the City of Paducah for the City's portion
Contracts.
of sewerage in Sewer Zone #6, 1102.22 and Zone A, $3519.87, approved by the Joint Fin-
ance Committee October 17, 1927, be allowed. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Ryan con- r_Same offered motion that the Special Street Tax Bills on the following
,
Tracts. Ryan Costruction Company's Contracts chargable to the City of Paducah for the City's
portion of costs for Hard Surface Street Paving etc., on Trimble Street and on 6th Street
be allowed. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Southern Same offered motion to allow the Southern Roads Company 16677.79, the
Roads Co. City's portion of costs for Hard Surface Street Paving contracts. Adonted on the call
of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Geo, W. Same offered motion that Geo. W. Katterjohn & Son be allowed 1120.85 for
Katterjohn
& Son, extra work on contract #3. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Contract #3.
Same offered motion to allow final settlement made with the Southern Roads
Cc.
Hard sur- Go, on contract #3, for hard surfacing 6th Street, from Tennessee to Clar>f, also authoriz-
facing 6th
Street.-- ing the Mayor and Treasurer to have printed, executed and sold such bonds in the amount
Tenn -Clark.
of ;8189.39. Adopted on the call of the -roll: Yeas; (7).
Same offered motion to allow final settlement made with the McKelvey Const.
Sewer Zone
#6, bonds. Co. in Sewer -26n6 #6, be accepted and the Treasurer and Mayor be authorized to have
printed, executed and sold such bonds in the amount.of $23,477.30. Adopted on the call
of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Same offered motion that the assignment of ?;3000.00 of J.M. Rouse to
J.M. Rouse
assignment, Southern Roads Company be accepted; same to be charged to any money due J.M. Rouse and
_ _not to be paid until work on Island Greek Bridge is accepted. Adopted on the call of
the roll: Yeas; (7).
Same offered motion that the accoiuit of _-= Wilbur Watkins for $750.00,
I'Vilbur
Watkins. .- for.extra work on Island Creek bridge be approved; same to be paid when bridge is com-
pleted. Adopted on the call of the roll: (7).
Same offered motion that the tax bill of J.A. McCann be cancelled by a
J.A. McCann.
reduction of 1900.00 in the amount of his assessment. Adopted on the cgll of the roll:
Yeas; (7).
Member Davis offered motion that the October half -month payroll for the Fire Dept.
Fire Dept.
Payroll, be allowed, which was not approved by the Finance Committee, Adopted on the call of the
roll: Yeas; Hannin, Bell, Cole, Davis, Dunbar,and Hendrick, (6). Nags; Rieke. (1).
Fire Dept. Same offered motion that the sundry Fire Dept, bills, which were not
Bills. approved by the Finance Committee, be allowed. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas;
Hannin, Bell, Cole, Davis, Dunbar, and Hendrick. (6). Nays; Rieke. (1).
Same offered motion that the October half -month .payroll for the River
Riverside side Hospital.be.allowed, not approved by the Finance Committee. Adopted on the call of
Hospital
Payroll the roll: Yeas;Hannin, Bell, Cole, Davis, Dunbar and Hendrick. (6). Nays; Rieke. (1).
Same offered motion that the sundry Riverside Hospital Bills, which
Riverside
Hospital were not approved by the Finance Committee, be allowed. Adopted on the call of the roll:
Bills.
Yeas;. Hannin, Bell, Cole, Davis, Dunbar and Hendrick. (6). Nays; Rieke. (1).
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Proceedings. Of._ BOARD_ OF .ALDERMEPI _. _ City Of Paducah --OCTOBER- 17TH, 1927- ---
B.L. Ward. -Same offered motion to receive and file communication from the Board
of Public Works, relative to claim for refund on street paving assessment of B.L.
'.'lard at 1252 South 6th Street. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Same -read the following resolution: 1r7iERLAS new curbs and gutters '
Resolution, newly
constructed curbs have been constructed on certain streets of the City of Paducah, at the cost of
and gutters requiring
gravelling -of streets. the abutting property owners, and it is not now practicable or possible at this
season to undertake the improvements of said streets by new construction; and,
t`.1HEREAS it is deemed a necessity to provide for the public safety that
gravel be placed along said gutters, as designated by the Board of -Public +forks
and Street Committee of the General Council: -
BE Im NOW RESOLVED by the General Council of the City of Pa%cah:
That it is now deemed, and hereby declared to be a necessity for the
public safety and for the preservation of said streets that gravel be purchased
and placed on :the streets designated as aforesaid, and that an emergency requiring'
same does now exist, and is hereby declared for such purpose; and that the cost of
same, not to exceed 1$2000.00, be made available and subject to the order of the
Board of Public 71orks to provide therefor. Accordingly the Mayor and City Treas-
urer are hereby authorized to borrow said money from any bank or banks at the rate
of interest to not exceed 6�/`-' interest per annum, payable at such time as may be
deemed advisable.
This Resolution shall be effective from and after .its passage and Approval.
On motion same .was given first passage on the calf of the roll: Yeas;
Hannin, Bell, Cole, Davis, Dunbar., and Hendrick. (6). Nays; Rieke. (1).
On motion the rules were suspended and resolution read by title upon the
call of the roll: Yeas; Hannin, Bell, Cole, Davis, Dunbar and Hendrick. (6). Nays;I
Rieke. (1).
On motion same was given second and final passage .on the call of the roll;
ems main, Bell, Colo Davis, Dunbar and Hendrick. (6). Nays; Rieke. (1).
Member Colo offered motion that the Board of Public 'Norks be instructed
Approaches to 6th St.
Bridge, gravelled.
to have the approaches to 6th Street bridge graded and gravelled; same to be
charged to Special Bridge Fund. .Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
McKelvey Constr. Co.,
Same offered motion that the'bid of McKelvey Construction Company for
Zone 7-B.
the construction of sewers In Sewer Zone 7-B be rejected, adopted on the call of
the roll: Yeas; (7).
Fraser & Cocke.
Same offered motion to concur in the recommendation of the Board of
Public Works in extending the time of Fraser & Cooke thirty days on contracts #€1,
2,4 and 5, provided same is approved by bondsman. Adopted on the call of the roll:
Yeas; (7).
Same offered motion that the bid -of Southern Roads Company for resurf-
Resurfacing 4th St.
Bridge.
acing the 4th Street Bridge, amounting to 51660.60, be accepted and that the Mayor
-be authorized to make contract for same. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (71
Same offered motion to concur in the recommendation of the Board of
Nannie Thompson.
Public 1.7orks, rolativo to instructing the City Solicitor to enter condemnation
.suit against Nannie Thompson, for right -of way of side walk on her property on the
Mayfield Road between Guthrie Avenue and-IMaeoler Street. Adopted on the call of
the roll: Yeas; (7).
Same offered motion to accept the proposition of T.A. ,filler and Brack
T.A. Miller and Brack
Onen for right of nay for sidewglk on the Mayfield Road, as recommended by Member
Owens.
A.E. Cole and E.R. Bradshaw, City Engineer. Adopted on the call of the roll:-
Yegs; (7).
B.L. Ward. -Same offered motion to receive and file communication from the Board
of Public Works, relative to claim for refund on street paving assessment of B.L.
'.'lard at 1252 South 6th Street. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Same -read the following resolution: 1r7iERLAS new curbs and gutters '
Resolution, newly
constructed curbs have been constructed on certain streets of the City of Paducah, at the cost of
and gutters requiring
gravelling -of streets. the abutting property owners, and it is not now practicable or possible at this
season to undertake the improvements of said streets by new construction; and,
t`.1HEREAS it is deemed a necessity to provide for the public safety that
gravel be placed along said gutters, as designated by the Board of -Public +forks
and Street Committee of the General Council: -
BE Im NOW RESOLVED by the General Council of the City of Pa%cah:
That it is now deemed, and hereby declared to be a necessity for the
public safety and for the preservation of said streets that gravel be purchased
and placed on :the streets designated as aforesaid, and that an emergency requiring'
same does now exist, and is hereby declared for such purpose; and that the cost of
same, not to exceed 1$2000.00, be made available and subject to the order of the
Board of Public 71orks to provide therefor. Accordingly the Mayor and City Treas-
urer are hereby authorized to borrow said money from any bank or banks at the rate
of interest to not exceed 6�/`-' interest per annum, payable at such time as may be
deemed advisable.
This Resolution shall be effective from and after .its passage and Approval.
On motion same .was given first passage on the calf of the roll: Yeas;
Hannin, Bell, Cole, Davis, Dunbar., and Hendrick. (6). Nays; Rieke. (1).
On motion the rules were suspended and resolution read by title upon the
call of the roll: Yeas; Hannin, Bell, Cole, Davis, Dunbar and Hendrick. (6). Nays;I
Rieke. (1).
On motion same was given second and final passage .on the call of the roll;
ems main, Bell, Colo Davis, Dunbar and Hendrick. (6). Nays; Rieke. (1).
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I PtOC22ditigS ,Of _.BOARD OF /1LDERI,tENCit of Paducah OCTOBER 17TH, 1927 '
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ConditionSame offered motion to receive and file communication of Board of Public
of 10th St -Works relative to not having sufficient funds to remedy the conditions of 10th Street.
,Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7). ,
Street
Member Dunbar offered motion that the placing of Street Light at 13th and
fight at Salem revenue be referred to Light & Water Committee. Adopted on the call of the roll:
13th and
Salem Ave. yeas; (7).
Street Member Bell offered motion that the Kentucky Utilities Company be authorized
Lights at
8th -Ellis, to place Street Lights at 8th and Ellis Streets and at 15th and Clay Streets. Adopted
15th -Clay
Streets. on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Bath tub, Same offered motion that a bid of five dollars for a math tub located at the
old City Light Plant be accepted. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
City Light Same offered mo'ion that the Board of Public 13orks be instructed to confer
Plant with Ford Tobacco Co., relative to renting of the City Light Plant Building. Adopted
Building.
on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Assessors Member Rieke offered motion that the City Assessor be allowed to continue
extra clerkone extra clerk until December 31st, to be charged to Board of Equalization. Adopted
on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
WilliamSame offered motion to concur in the action of the Board of Councilmen in
Grayson. deeding lot x,78, block "5 in Oak GroverCemetezy to William Grayson for the Sam of {337.50.
Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Member Bell offered motion to concur in the actign of the Board of Councilmen
Plater mains
on Jones in referring to Light--& '`later Committee, petitions for water maim on Jones Street from
Street,
12th -13th 12th to 13th Street. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Streets.
Member Davis offered motion to concur in the action of the Board of Council -
Parking on men relative to instructing the Chief of Police to prohibit parking on the west sides
High, 14th
Streets, of High Street and 14th Street, between Broadway and Jefferson and proper warning signs
be placed on these streets. adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Member Dunbar offered motion to concur in the action of the Board�of Council -
Ordinance, men in referring to the Ordinance Committee and Finance Committee, an ordinance entitled,
annexation
of terri- AN ORDINANCE DECLARING THAT IT IS D=, -.ED DESIRABLE TO ANNEX TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH;
tory.
KENTUCKY, CERTAIN UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY, AND SETTING OUT THE BOUNDARIES OF SUCH
UNINCORPORATED TERRITORY, AND PROPOSING TO iiNl= TIM, SAME TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, AND PROVIDING FOR THE DUE AND LAVIrUL PUBLICATION OF THIS ORDINANCE.
Adopted on the call.. of the roll: Yeas; )q),
J.C. Rieke, Same offered motion to concur in the action of the Board of Councilmen in
L.M. Rieke receiving and filing and ordering put to record, deed from J,C. Rieke and L.M. Rieke Jr.
Jr.
for property located on Clay Street, Kdopted on the call of the roll: Yeas.; (7).
Same offered motion to concur in the. action of the Board of Councilmen, in
M.T'. Clark.
referring to the Sewer Committee and City Solicitor the matter of refunding M.W. Clark,
($84.17) on sewer assessment for sewer in an alley Harris, Campbell, Sixth and Seventh
Streets.' Adopted on the c&],l of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Member Rieke offered motion that $750. be allowed Matheney for settlement
Ilatbeney. in full of $10,000.00 damage suit for personal injuries sustained from ice wagon running
into a hole in Maiden alley, a public thoroughfare. Same charged to case and suits.
Adopted on the call of -the 'Doll: Yeas; M.
T.A. Mil Member Cole offered motion that the Proposition of T. K. Miller and Brack
ler, Braek,Owens be accepted in regard to street assessments on Coxey Street in Block 7-"5, of paying
Owens.
$20.00 per lot on lots #15, 16, 17 and 18, and one other lot in same block which is alli
very low ground. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
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B.Y. Vandevelde,
Member Davis offered motion as follows: Be it resolved by the General
J.R. McIntyre.
Council of the City of Paducah: -That B.M..Vandovelde and J.R. McIntyre be and they
are hereby granted permission to install at his ovm expense a combined storm and
sanitary sewer leading from his property located on 20th Street, or Vlhooler Avenue,
to the sewer line or main on "C" Street. It is further provided said property shall
be exempt from an sewer assessment by reason by the inclusion of said property in
any Sevier Zone hereinafter estgbli.shed, for the reason that said property is al-
ready within the boundary of Sewer Zone #4, but was not served or assessed for any
part of the cost of said Zone, provided same is done under supervision of City
Engineer. Adopted on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
Member Cole offered the following: PURSUANT to the recommendations of
KY CO.'
reconstruct ack
on the Board of Public Works,the Steeet Committed for report concurs in such rec-
lower Broadwayo
ommendation that the Kentucky Utilities Company be required to reconstruct its
track on lower Broadway, or that said track be removed from said Street.
Thorefore, I move that said Kentucky Utilities Company be directed to
make said repairs at once „ and to advise its disposition concerning same. Adopted
on the call of the roll: Yeas; (7).
On motion meeting adjourned.
Adopted 1927 Approve '
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