HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/24/08JUNE 24, 2008
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, June 24, 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 Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). Commissioner Coleman was absent (1).
DUKE & DUCHESS AWARDS
Mayor Paxton presented a Duke of Paducah to Ed Jones and a Duchess of Paducah to
Elaine Jones for their participation in the "Downtown After Dinner On Saturday Nights"
event. They have been performing at the event for 12 years.
SPOTLIGHT
Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlighted "What's New in Paducah". They
are the Greenway Trail Bridge located close to the disc golf course in Stuart Nelson Park,
Noble Park restrooms located by the ball fields and skate park, and the City of Paducah
Seal (Chief Paduke with a laptop computer) sign that will be placed at each of the
wireless internet sites.
MINUTES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading
of the Minutes for June 10th, 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 Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4)
APPOINTMENT
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 William D. Knight, Jr., as a member of the
Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board to replace Mary Jean Grief whose
term has expired. This term will expire July 1, 2011."
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing William D. Knight,
Jr., as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
following documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
(a) Timothy Downs Jr. Concrete
(b) Gibson Piping Inc.
2. Contracts/Agreements:
(a) Guy Gray Supply for Purchase of Decorative Pole Light Fixtures for Dolly
McNutt Plaza (2008-5-7424)
(b) People Plus, Inc. for Temporary Employees in the Public Works
Department (2008-5-7423)
(c) Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center for Specific Services (2008-5-7415)
(d) Paducah Symphony Orchestra for Specific Services (2008-5-7415)
(e) Florence & Hutcheson for Survey of Floodwall Phase H and Conceptual
Floodwall Modification (2008-5-7419)
(f) Lease with Paducah Water Works for Property Located at 1851 North 8th
Street (no ordinance required)
(g) SubLease with Jackson Purchase Foundation for Property Located at 1851
North 8th Street (no ordinance required)
3. Deed:
(a) Deed of Correction with Western Kentucky Community Development for
Property at 402 North 7t' Street (Texaco Property)
JUNE 24, 2008
4. Notice of Cancellation for the Regular Scheduled Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners for Tuesday June 17, 2008
BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS
BROADWAY STREETSCAPE LIGHTING PROJECT
1. Story Electrical Service, Inc.*
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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 Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4).
ADJUSTMENTS TO CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE AND TABLE 3 PAY RANGES FOR
THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). M.O.#1388; BK 7; PG
NOTE: Human Resources Director, Herschel Dungey, recommended the maximum
point of the salary ranges on table 3 -pay ranges be increased by 7%. The Board agreed
for Mr. Dungey to move forward.
AMEND FLEXIBLE BENEFITS MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE CITY OF
PADUCAH'S FLEXIBLE BENEFITS MASTER PLAN AS AMENDED AND
RESTATED FOR ALL PARTICIPANTS IN THE FLEXIBLE BENEFITS PLAN," be
adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). M.O.#1389; BK 7; PG
FUNDING FOR MOU BETWEEN CITY AND ATLAS METALS, LLC
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith,
that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $11,046.00 FROM THE
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT RESERVE ACCOUNT TO THE ATLAS METALS,
LLC PROJECT ACCOUNT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). M.O.#1390; BK 7; PG
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
PREMIUMS FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABLITY INSURANCE
AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt 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:
JUNE 24, 2008
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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). ORD.#2008-6-7427; BK 31; PG
PURCHASE POLICE CRUISER
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). ORD.#2008-6-7428; BK 31; PG
ACCEPT BID FOR SEASONAL ICE SKATING RINK
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID
OF MAGIC ICE USA INC., FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A 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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). ORD.#2008-6-7429
APPROVE BUDGET FOR FY2008-2009
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt 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
JUNE 24, 2008
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
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). ORD.#2008-6-7430; BK 31; PG
EXTENSION OF GPEDC NOTE FOR THE RIVERPORT WEST INDUSTRIAL
PARK
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt 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.
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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). ORD.#2008-6-7431; BK 31; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
APPROVE AFFILIATE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT FOR CITY'S
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AFFILIATE PARTICIPATION AGREEMENTS WITH
PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT, PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY E-911, AND
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY FOR
PARTICIPATION IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S BENEFIT PROGRAM." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute
affiliate participation agreements with Paducah Area Transit, Paducah -McCracken
County E-911, and Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency for participation in
the City of Paducah's benefit program.
CIVIC CENTER CLEANING CONTRACT RENEWAL
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH CROWDUS
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICES FOR EVENT SET-UP SERVICES
FOR THE ROBERT CHERRY CIVIC CENTER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract renewal for a period of one (1) year
with Crowdus Maintenance and Cleaning Services, in an amount not to exceed
$34,000.00, for event set-up services for the Robert Cherry Civic Center.
JUNE 24, 2008
FOUNTAIN AVENUE INCENTIVE PACKAGE
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING
AND APPROVING THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE CONSTRUCTION FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING
TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO
ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING HOMES AND
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOMES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The
City of Paducah does hereby commit $300,000.00 for the fiscal year 2008-2009 to the
Fountain Avenue Construction Financial Assistance Program. The Fountain Avenue
Program will make available forgivable -deferred payment loans to eligible applicants for
the purpose of renovation of existing homes and the construction of new homes in the
Fountain Avenue neighborhood. The City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Director of
Planning to administer the Fountain Avenue Program in accordance with the policies,
procedures, and criteria, which may be amended from time to time.
AUDIT FEE AMENDMENT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING AND
APPROVING A FEE ADJUSTMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR THE
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING
JUNE 30, 2008, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REVISED
LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City
of Paducah hereby accepts and approves the fee adjustment in the amount of $20,000 for
the comprehensive annual financial report for fiscal year ending June 30, 2008 to be
prepared by Kemper CPA Group, LLP, authorizes the Mayor to execute a revised letter
of understanding and approves the expenditure from the General Fund's fund balance.
BROADWAY STREETSCAPE LIGHTING
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID FOR STREETSCAPE LIGHTING ALONG BROADWAY, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Story
Electrical Service, Inc., in the amount of $40,974.00, for installation of permanent
lighting and electrical receptacles in the streetscape on Broadway, between 7th Street and
2" a Street and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
PURCHASE PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3465 OLIVET CHURCH
ROAD FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3465 OLIVET CHURCH ROAD FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute a Deed of Conveyance and all documents relating to same,
with Higdon Development, Inc. for acquisition of a portion of real property located at
3465 Olivet Church Road as right of way and a permanent public utility easement for the
Olivet Church Road Improvement Project, for and in consideration of $90,000.
SALARY INCREASE FOR CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE
SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: Increasing the current annual salary for the
City Manager by $3,084.64 for a total salary of $105,903.84 effective July 1, 2008.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Mayor Paxton and the City Manager attended a KLC meeting last week and the
proposed changes for the pension system were discussed. A copy of the proposed
changes have been placed in each commissioners' mailbox.
• Jerry Deaton, Director of Governmental Affairs, with Kentucky League of Cities
is retiring and will be replaced by J. D. Chaney, Counsel for Legal Member
Services.
JUNE 24, 2008
Items that were proposed during the legislative session that lost and will probably
return at the next session are:
o Issues liberalizing workers' compensation
o Mandatory collective bargaining
o State take over license tax
o State incentive pay for firefighters to be changed to be paid directly to
firefighters
Calendar Items
The City Manager requested an executive session to brief commission about a real
estate acquisition for downtown development.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Watkins reported he has been informed that the Kentucky Revenue
Office's in Paducah and Hopkinsville are going to be closed and one office will be
opened in Princeton.
He asked the commission to pass a resolution to keep the office open in Paducah.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
o Larry Williams -would like to have more enforcement of the noise emanating from
boomboxes in vehicles
o Larry Bartlett -previously Mr. Bartlett had a house that was condemned. He is
upset that some of his property such as lawnmowers, bicycles, etc., are missing
from the site of the condemned property.
o William Cissell-complaining about a tree that is damaging a sidewalk adjacent to
his property
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS
61.810(1)(b).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: July 8 , 2008
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