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Home My WebLink About06/10/08JUNE 10, 2008 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, June 10, 2008, at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Watkins was absent (1). PROCLAMATION PADUCAH GARDEN WEEK Mayor Paxton presented a proclamation to Kathy Keeney proclaiming June 9-15, 2008, as "Paducah Garden Week". Commissioner Kaler gave a special thanks to all the garden clubs in the area that help keep the City looking beautiful. SPOTLIGHT Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlighted the "Buz the Red, White & Blue - Make a Dream Come True" event sponsored by Dream Factory. The colors symbolize the following: Red -fire department, white -ambulance service and blue is for police officers. Officers and volunteers from the police department, fire department, Mercy Ambulance, Hendron Volunteer Fire Department, Concord Volunteer Fire Department, McCracken County Sheriff's Department and the Kentucky State Police had their heads buzzed or donated money to the cause. Contributions raised that day were in the amount of $6,500 and are still being received. This is the first time for the event and the Dream Factory hopes it will become an annual event. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the reading of the Minutes for May 20th, 22"d and 27th, 2008, 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 Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4) RESOLUTIONS PRESERVE AMERICA GRANT Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY SUPPORTING THE GRANT APPLICATION FOR PRESERVE AMERICA FUNDS TO ASIST THE COMPLETION OF A RENAISSANCE AREA MASTER PLAN," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). REQUEST TO GOVERNOR TO CALL A SPECIAL LEGISLATIVE SESSION TO ADDRESS PENSION ISSUE Mayor Paxton offered that the following resolution be adopted, seconded by Commissioner Coleman: A RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH BOARD OF COMMISIONERS REQUESTING GOVERNOR STEVEN BESHEAR TO CALL A SPECIAL SESSION OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO REFORM THE CERS PENSION SYSTEM WHEREAS, for the 2008-2009 fiscal year•, the City of Paducah is required to make a $3.7 million contribution to the CERS Pension System to assist funding pension liabilities related to past Paducah employees; and WHEREAS, the City of Paducah has been informed that this mandatory contribution will dramatically increase in future years, if no changes are made to the pension system; and WHEREAS, the weight of increasing mandatory contributions to the CERS Pension System continues to stress and strain local governments' budgets; and WHEREAS, local governments will be forced to drastically reduce services and eliminate employees to remain financially solvent to be able to contribute to the retirement system; and WHEREAS, the increasing mandatory contributions are causing significant financial strain for all Kentucky counties and incorporated cities; and JUNE 10, 2008 WHEREAS, the Kentucky General Assembly adjourned April 15, 2008, without passing legislation to repair the pension crisis and provide relief to Kentucky counties and incorporated cities. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. That the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah hereby requests that Governor Steven Beshear call a special session of the General Assembly as soon as practically possible to address reforming the CERS Pension System, and the Board urges that Governor Beshear work with the House and Senate leadership to accomplish reformation of the pension system. SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Bill O'Brien as a member of the Paducah - McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency to replace Ralph S. Young, whose term has expired. This term will expire June 30, 2012." Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Bill O'Brien as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY (JOINT APPT.) Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge -Executive, I hereby appoint Basil Drossos as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency to replace Bill Jones, whose term has expired. This term will expire June 30, 2012." Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton and, jointly with the McCracken County Judge -Executive, in appointing Basil Drossos as a member of the Paducah - McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Patrick Withrow as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board to replace Michael S. Polashock whose term has expired. This term will expire July 1, 2011." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Patrick Withrow as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: JUNE 10, 2008 (a) Asphalt Paving Inc. d/b/a API Contractors (b) B H Green & Sons Inc. 2. Contracts/Agreements: (a) Florence & Hutcheson Boundary Survey for Lindsey Property in McCracken County (2008-5-7418) (b) Paducah Board of Education for Summer Food Service (2008-5-7417) (c) Market House Theatre for Specific Services (2008-5-7415) (d) Humana and HumanaDental Insurance Company Plan Management Agreement (2007-11-7359) 3. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for April 2008 4. Notice of Cancellation for the Regular Scheduled Meeting of the Board of Commissioners for Tuesday June 3, 2008 BIDS PUBLIC WORKS POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLE 1. Paducah Ford* PARKS SERVICES SEASONAL ICE RINK 1. Ice Rink Events 2. Magic Ice * Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the following list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). BUDGET TRANSFER FOR FUNDING FOR HOOPER'S RETAIL DEVELOPMENT LOAN AGREEMENT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $45,000 FROM THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE HOOPER' S INCENTIVE PROJECT ACCOUNT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1385; BK 7; PG APPROVE APPLICATION FOR THE 2008 PADUCAH BOMB SQUAD HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $500,000, FOR THE PADUCAH BOMB SQUAD CAPACITY ENHANCEMENT PROJECT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1386; BK 7; PG INCREASE FOR SOLID WASTE FEES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A REVISED SCHEDULE OF FEES AND CHARGES FOR SOLID WASTE PICK UP PURSUANT TO THE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 94, SOLID WASTE, OF THE JUNE 10, 2008 CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO INCREASE RESIDENTIAL RATES, COMMERCIAL RATES, SPECIAL SERVICES RATES AND COMPOST TIPPING FEES FOR NON -CITY RESIDENTS," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1387; BK 7; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION PURCHASE RADIO DISPATCH REPLACEMENT CONSOLES FOR E-911 CENTER Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF RADIO DISPATCH CONSOLES FOR THE PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY 911 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to make payment to Motorola, in the amount of $176,188.80, for purchase and installation of radio dispatch consoles for the Paducah -McCracken County 911 Emergency Communications Center and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD#2008-6-7425; BK 31; PG STREET NAME CHANGE OF SOUTH 2ND STREET TO MARINE WAY Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled; "AN ORDINANCE RENAMING SOUTH 2ND STREET TO MARINE WAY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the name of South 2nd Street located between Kentucky Avenue and Tennessee Street be renamed to Marine Way. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD#2008-6-7426; BK 31; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION PREMIUMS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABLITY INSURANCE AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City accepts the proposal of Kentucky League of Cities in the total amount of $968,823.00 for Workers' Compensation, Liability Insurance, and Property Insurance Coverage for the City of Paducah for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2009. PURCHASE POLICE CRUISER Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH FORD FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE VEHICLE FOR USE IN THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Paducah Ford in the total amount of $20,925.00, for one (1) 2008 Police Interceptor Pursuit Vehicle for use by the Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. ACCEPT BID FOR SEASONAL ICE SKATING RINK Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MAGIC ICE USA INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A JUNE 10, 2008 SEASONAL ICE SKATING RINK TO BE LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Magic Ice USA Inc., for the installation of a seasonal ice skating rink to be located in the downtown area in the total amount of $92,500.00, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Mark Thompson, Parks Services Director, reported that a Grand Opening will be held on July 1St for the Greenway Trail section between County Park Road to the skatepark in Noble Park. This section is 1-3/4 miles long. The design will be finalized for the section between the Expo Center and the Brookport Bridge and will be going to bid soon. Currently a T-21 grant has been applied for with the State for the area between Noble Park and US 45. Hope to receive notification by the State no later than September that the City will receive the grant. APPROVE BUDGET FOR FY2008-2009 Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2008, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2009, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the City of Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2008, through June 30, 2009, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government at $56,952,885.00, and summarized by fund as follows: FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL $30,587,200 SM GRANT 70,000 MAP 1,262,000 INVESTMENT 4,360,920 CDBG 100,000 HOME 416,500 HUD GRANTS 500 TELCOM 281,175 E911 1,480,630 COURT AWARDS 61,600 DEBT 2,087,900 CIP 1,591,820 SOLID WASTE 4,522,925 CIVIC CENTER 82,295 RENTAL 138,100 RADIO DEPR 137,510 FLEET 512,125 FLEET TRUST 1,173,100 SELF INSURANCE 1,124,000 HEALTH INS 4,400,500 MAINT TRUST 8,000 AEPF/PFPF/OAK 1,945,385 RENAISSANCE 608,700 TOTAL $56,952,885 EXTENSION OF GPEDC NOTE FOR THE RIVERPORT WEST INDUSTRIAL PARK Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXTENSION AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM TO REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY, AND THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, WITH RESPECT TO A PUBLIC PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME. JUNE 10, 2008 This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City") to approve a Promissory Note Extension Agreement and Addendum to Real Estate Mortgage ("Agreement") by and between the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City"), the County of McCracken, Kentucky ("County"), and the Greater Paducah Economic Development Council ("GPEDC"). Pursuant to the Agreement the City and the County agree to extend the maturity date of the indebtednesses due and owing by GPEDC unto the City and County until September 17, 2008, which indebtednesses are evidences by promissory notes dated September 18, 2007 and are secured by a first real estate mortgage. The Ordinance approves the form of the Agreement presented to the Board of Commissioners of the City, with such changes therein as shall not be adverse to the City and may be approved by the Mayor and City Clerk. CITY MANAGER REPORT • Calendar Items • Unless objection I request that the workshop for next week be cancelled. (No objection.) QUILT SHOW UPDATE Steve Doolittle, Downtown Development Director, reported that yesterday a meeting was held at City Hall regarding the Executive Inn renovations plan. Bill Parsons, spoke on behalf of Executive Inn, that it has received a letter of intent from IHG, Corp. owners of Crowne Plaza and Holiday Inn. IHG will be here this week to perform a site inspection. All financing for the Executive Inn is contingent upon the acceptance of IHG. Should have an answer by the end of the month if renovations will proceed. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Commissioner Coleman received a concern from a property owner in the Fountain Avenue area that is restoring a family home. He needs to move his family into the home before all renovations are completed and inspections can be finalized. The City has notified him that all inspections have to be completed before he can move his family in. He would like a resolution to the problem as soon as possible. Information was given to the City Manager for further investigation. Commissioner Kaler explained that the grant the City applied for in April to benefit the recycling organization, Greater Paducah Sustainability, was denied due to it being delivered to the wrong address. She is trying to get the grant to be reconsidered. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: June 24 2008 ,J 3 &Lbzk City Clerk