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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes Book 26, Page 25, March 14, 1967N. 25 P,oceedingsof Board of Commissioners CltyoFPedecah March 14, 1967 At a Regular Meeting: of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chamber of the Citv Hall, Paducah, Kentucky, at 7:30 P.M. on March 14, 1967, Mayor Wilson presid and upon call of the Roll the following answered to their names: Commissioners Johnston Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear, and Mayor Wilson (5). M.avor Wilson offered motion that the reading of the Minutes for March 7, 1967 be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting prepares by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and MavorWilson (5). Correct Terms of ✓ Mayor Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kressenberg, as follows: office Waterworks Commissioners WHEREAS under an ordinance adopted by the Board of Commissioners on January 4, 1958 (Ordinance Book 13, page 827) it was provided that, after the original appointments, the terms of office of members of the Commissioners of Water Works would be for periods of three (3) years each, and WHEREAS by motion adopted by the Board ofCommissioners on January 25, 1966, W.W. Dyer, Sr, and J. P. Kerr were erroneously appointed as members of the City of Paducah Commissioners of Water Works for terms of four (4) years each, expiring in 1970. I therefore move that the appointments made on January 25, 1966 be corrected so that the terms of office of said members will be as follows: J. P. Kerr for a term expiring on January 6, 1969 W. W. Dyer, Sr. for a term expiring on January 12, 1969. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). Dr. T. 0. Kerley ✓ Mayor Wilson made the following appointment: It appearing that the term of office reappointed Water Works Board of Dr. T. G. Kerley as a member of the City of Paducah Commissioners of Water Works expired January 6, 1967, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Dr. T. G. Kerley as a member of said Commissioners of Water Works for a further term expiring January 6, 1970, so that said Board as now constituted shall be composed of the following members: John E. Stephens whose term expires January 6, 1968 J. P. Kerr whose term expires January 6, 1969 W. W. Dyer, Sr. whose term expires January 12, 1969 Dr. T. G. Kerley whose term expires January 6, 1970 Lee Livingston for an indefinite term tl Mayor Thomas W. Wilson ex -officio Approve reappoint- 1Commissioner Kressenberg offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Johnston that the ment Dr. T.G.Kerey Waterworks Board,.' Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Thomas W. Wilson reappointing Dr. T. G. Kerley as a member of the Commissioners of Water Works. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor 'Nilson (5). Investportions �!✓ Commissioner Johnston offered motion, seconded byCommissioner Kressenberg, that $2,500,000 Voter;, Sewer Bonds the Acting City Treasurer, at the direction of the City Manager, is hereby directed and empowered to invest portions of the proceeds from the $2,500,000 Voted Sewer Bond Issue in obligations of the United States Government, or in certificates of time deposit issued by, incorporated state banks or trust companies or national banking associations, to be full i �! secured by a valid pledge of direct obligations of the United States, in such amounts and maturity dates as will be determined from time to time based upon the need of said funds1for IIcost of sewer construction. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners No. 26 Proceedings Board of Commissioners 9 _ City of Paducah ManQh-14_,_l967 Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Purvear and Mayor Wilson (5). Commissioner Johnston offered the following motion which was seconded by Commissioner Kressenberg: On the recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the / following personnel chances he made: 1. Joseph L. Hayden be employed as temporary floodwall maintenance J operator, in the Floodwall Department, effective March 16, 1967, provided by such time he furnishes, at his expense, a satisfactory I medical report as to his physical condition. J 2. Sally Blair, auditor in the Finance Department, be placed under civil service, effective March 16, 1967, provided by such time n she furnishes, at her expense, a satisfactory medical report as to her physical condition. 3. Amil Blair, Jr. be employed as temporary laborer in the Refuse Division of the Public Works Department, effective March 16, 1967, at a salary of $1.75 per hour. 4. Paul Jones be employed as temporary laborer in the Refuse Division of the Public Works Department, effective March 16, 1967, at a salary of $1.75 per hour. 5. The employment of Thad Powell, laborer in the Refuse Division of the Public Works Department, be terminated, effective December 13, 1966. 6. The employment of Robert E. Jackson, laborer in the Refuse Division of the Public Works Department, be terminated, effective March 13, 1967. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryearl i and Mayor Wilson (5). i Commissioner Kressenberg offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, that the Audit Report of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for the year ended December 31,j 1966, which was prepared by Cotton and Allen, Certified Public Accountants, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). / Commissioner Kressenberg offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, that{ the report of the Police Department for the month of February 1967, be received and file d. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). i Commissioner Paxton offered motion that the following bids on an accounting i machine for use in the Finance Officer, be received and filed: i Burroughs Corporation 1 The National Cash Register Company Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). Commissioner Paxton offered motion that the report of the Board of Equalization I for the year 1967 be received, filed and spread upon the minutes. Adopted on call of i the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5'). STATEMENT OF REAL AND PERSONAL PROPERTY ASSESSMENTS FOR 1967 City Taxes for the City of Paducah, Kentucky Real Estate and Improvements: (Full Rate) 1966 Final Assessment by Board 39,5$1,2,6$0 1966 Omitted 1 1260 Total Real Estate 39,593,940 1967 Increase by New Property Added to 1967 Increase by Reappraisal Roll 2,215,560 1967 Gross Increase by Board & Assessor 7$ 416 910 1967 Decrease by Deletion from Tax Roll 312,440 1967 Decrease by Board & Assessor 2,308,890 1967 Total Decrease 2,6-2T—,33-0 1967 Net Increase 7$,011,140 I Pioceedingsof Board ofCommissioners C,tyofPedaceh March 14, 1967 - I n Certification of Assessments to Board of Educati File.letter School Board new franchis rate Publish notice Adopt by refere 1967 Edition of National Bldg. 1967 Real Estate Assessment by Board & Assessor 117,605,080 Personal Property Full Rate 1966 Final Assessment 11,474,360 1966 Omitted 6,560 1966 Total Assessment 11,480,920 1967 Increase by New Property Added to Roll 654.,298 1967 Increase by Re -appraisal 21 197 977 1967 Gross Increase by Board & Assessor 21:8521275 1967 Decrease by Property Deleted from Roll 62,579 1967 Decrease by Assessor & Board 1 2 023 396 1967 Gross Decrease 2;685;05 1967 Net Increase 19,766,300 1967 Total Personal 31,247,220 GRAND TOTALS 1967 Real Estate -Improvements & Personal Property (Full Rate) 148,852,300 1967 Bank Shares -Estimate 3,350,000 1967 Agricultural Products 809,330 i 1967 Special Rate -City Only -Real Estate (37,120 Property added to Roll) 702,000 Personal 347,760 1967 Special Rate -School Only Real Estate 49,530 Personal 1,500 1967 Special Tax Rate (No City General Fund) 72,170 1967 Poll Tax (School Only) Estimate 6,200 @ $2.00 12,400 Board of Equalization Nix Allbritten Chairman C. C. Crain Sheriff W. E. Fallers Clerk Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Paxton, that the letter of the City Clerk addressed to the Board of Commissioners dated March 14, 1967, i together with the copy of the letter written by her on the same date to Dr. Newman Walker, Superintendent of the Board of Education of the City of Paducah,, and a copy of her certification as to the total value of all property in the City of Paducah subject to taxation in the year 1967, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the Roll, i Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). Commissioner Purvear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Paxton, that the letter from Richard B. Brown, Assistant Superintendent of Paducah Public Schools, relative to a new rate on franchise property within the school district for the year 1966, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners .Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Paxton, that Sarah ' Thurman, City Clerk of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, be, and she is hereby authorized aind directed to publish anotice in the Sun -Democrat stating that at the regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners of said City to be held on March 28, 1967, an ordinance will be introduced for passage, adopting by reference the 1967 Edition of the National 1 Buildine Code recommended by the American Insurance Association, and that said notice i shall be published not less than five (5) days before said meeting. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). 28 IProceedings of Board of Commissioners CityoFPadu,ah_ March 14, 1967 Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Paxton, that the Board of Commissioners approve the sale by the City of Paducah to Mrs. Jennie Mai Polk of the North one-half of Lot No, 372 in Block No. 6 (2 grave spaces) of the Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance to said cemetery grave. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). r / Commissioner Johnston offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kressenberg, that ✓ a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION REQUESTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR A TRACTOR FOR USE BY THE PARKS, RECREATION AND CEMETERY DEPARTMENTS", be adopted. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). t% Commissioner Johnston offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kressenberg, that a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RELATING TO THE PROSPECTIVE DELIVERY IN NEW YORK, N. Y., OF THE CITY'S $2,500,000 'VOTED SEVER BONDS,' DATED AS OF MAY 1, 1966; AND AUTHORIZING MRS. SARAH THURi•AN, THE CITY CLERK TO ENDORSE FOR DEPOSIT THE CHECK TENDERED BY THE PURCHASERS OF SAID BONDS UPON THE OCCASION OF DELIVERY AND PAYMENT", be adopted. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryearj and Mayor Wilson (5). Commissioner Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, that a. Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND LYNNE SHELBOURNE AND HOWARD S. LEWIS, PARTNERS DOING BUSINESS AS ANGEL OF MERCY AMBULANCE SERVICE, FOR EMERGENCY AMBULANCE SERVICE, AND PROVIDING COM- PENSATION THEREFOR", be adopted. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). iCommissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Paxton, that a j Resolution entitled: "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EMPLOYMENT OF G. ANTHONY JOHNSTON j AND ASSOCIATES OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO PPEPARE PLANS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW CENTRAL FIRE STATION FOR SAID CITY; AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR SUCH EMPLOYMENT", be adopted. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, � iCommissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (s) Commissioner Kressenberg offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, thati an ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WHAYNE SUPPLY COMPANY FOR THE SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE (1) CRAWLER TYPE LOADER FOR USE IN LAND FILL OPERATIONS, i AND PRESCRIBING THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS UPON WHICH SUCH PURCHASE SHALL BE MADE", be adopted. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kra senberg, /Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). / Commissioner Kressenberg offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Johnston, that an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE REQUIRING THE EXECUTION OF BOND BY THE CLERK OF THE POLICE COURT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FIXING THE AMOUNT THEREOF, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF THE PREMIUM THEREFOR", be adopted. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). x��-vv City Clerk No. 29 Proceedings of Board of Commissioners C;iy of Paducah March 14, 1967 Accept bid The i Commissioner Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, that an National Cash ✓ Register Co. � ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF THE NATIONAL CASH REGISTER Accounting Mch. COMPANY FOR THE SALE TO THE CITY OF AN ACCOUNTING OR BOOKKEEPING MACHINE FOR USE IN THE FINANCE OFFICE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH", be introduced and remain on file for at least one (1) week for public inspection in the completed form in which it shall be put upon its final passage. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). Accept bid Unitedl Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Paxton, that an Tailors Police Uniforms I J ordinanceentitled: "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF UNITED TAILORS, INC. FOR THE SALE TO THE CITY OF CLOTHING ITEMS FOR MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE OF SAME", be adopted. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Johnston, Kressenberg, Paxton, Puryear and Mayor Wilson (5). On motion the meeting_ adjourned. ADOPTED March 21 APPROVED _1967 Mayor x��-vv City Clerk