HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-14-13MAY 14, 2013
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, May 14, 2013, at 5:30
p.m., Mayor ProTem Wilson presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following
answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Wilson (4). Mayor
Kaler was absent (1).
INVOCATION
Russ Wilson, Pastor at First Baptist Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The pledge was led by Ava Englert, niece of Human Resources Generalist Missi Dotson.
. PRESENTATION:
NATIONAL CLUB BASEBALL WORLD SERIES AT BROOK STADIUM
Doc Hideg, Chairman of the Brooks Stadium Commission and Fowler Black, employee
of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention & Visitors' Bureau gave the
presentation. The NCBA World Series starts May 16 and ends on May 21, 2013. The
following eight teams will be participating: Penn State, University of Wisconsin,
University of Maryland, Kinnesaw State University, SILT Edwardsville, Stephanie F.
Austin State University, Northeastern University and University of Wyoming.
PROCLAMATION
NATIONAL PUBLIC WORKS WEEK
Mayor ProTem Wilson presented the above proclamation to Rick Murphy, City Engineer and
Director of Engineering, Public Works. The proclamation proclaimed National Public Works
week as May 19-25, 2013. Also present were Neal Ford, Fleet Maintenance Supervisor; Randy
Crouch, Fleet and Facility Maintenance Superintendent; Kenny Brannon, Floodwall,
Superintendent; Tony Horice, Solid Waste Supervisor. Street Superintendent, Brandy Topper;
Chris Ferrell, Facility Maintenance Supervisor; and Chris Yarber, Public Works Supervisor were
unable to attend but Mr. Murphy wanted them recognized for their hard work and dedication as
well as all employees in the Engineering -Public Works Department.
RECOGNITION
IRON MOM MARATHON SUCCESS
Cindy Medford, Human Resources Director, gave an update on the Iron Mom event. There were
over 970 registered participants from 15 different states. This is the 3rd year for the marathon and
the most successful.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of
the Minutes for the April 23rd and April 30d', 2013, City Commission meetings be waived and the
Minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes and Mayor ProTem
Wilson (4).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following
documents be received and filed:
Certificate(s) of Insurance:
1. a) MAC Construction & Excavating
b) Jim Smith Contracting Company, LLC
C) Harper Construction, LLC
d) Raymond Culp Construction
2. Performance Bonds:
a) Jim Smith Contracting, LLC
b) MAC Construction & Excavating, Inc.
3. Payment Bond:
a) Jim Smith Contracting, LLC
4. CONTRACTS/AGREEMENTS:
a) Contract for Services for FY 2013-2014 for the Lower Town Arts &
Music Festival signed by City Manager
MAY 14, 2013
b) MAC Construction & Excavating, Inc., for the Riverfront Redevelopment
Project Phase 1-A, Pile and Mass Fill (Ord. # 2013-4-8029)
C) Jim Smith Contracting Co., LLC for the construction of the Ohio River
Boat Launch Project (Ord. #2013-4-8028)
d) Infill Development Agreement with Higdon Development, Inc.,
(Greenway Village, LLC) for Greenway Village Subdivision, Phase I
(Ord.#2013-3-8019)
5. Recorded Ordinance for Street Closing for Portion of Alley from Caldwell Street
to Norton Street with Quitclaim Deeds to James L. and Linda Green and B.A. and
Frances Hamilton (Ord.#2013-3-8024)
6. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Conservation with the United States
Army Corps of Engineers & the Kentucky Division of Water for the Ohio River
Boat Launch Project (MO#1718)
7. Renaissance Area Master Plan adepted accepted by Resolution on April 23, 2013
8. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for Period Ending March 31, 2013
Motion was made by Commissioner Rhodes and seconded by Commissioner
Gault, to change wording on item 7 to strike the word "adopted" and amend it
to say, "accepted".
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes and
Mayor ProTem Wilson (4).
Motion was made to adopt motion to R & F documents as amended.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes and
Mayor ProTem Wilson (4).
APPOINTMENTS
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
Mayor ProTem Wilson made the following recommendation: "WHEREAS, upon the
recommendation of Mayor Kaler, I move that the Board of Commissioners appoint
Robert Terrence Cross to replace Amber' Lee D. Douglas who has resigned, as a member
of the Paducah Human Rights Commission. This term will expire July 24, 2015; and
WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of Mayor Kaler, I move that the
Board of Commissioners appoint Lincoln Hardy to replace Martha Argotte-Thomas
whose term has expired, as a member of the Paducah Human Rights Commission. This
term will expire May 14, 2016."
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Kaler in appointing Robert
Terrence Cross and Lincoln Hardy as members of the Paducah Human Rights
Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes and Mayor ProTem
Wilson (4).
HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
Mayor ProTem Wilson made the following recommendation: "WHEREAS, upon the
recommendation of Mayor Kaler, I move that the Board of Commissioners reappoint
Paul King and Louis Lovera as members of the Historical and Architectural Review
Commission. Their terms will expire June 4, 2015." _
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Kaler in reappointing
Paul King and Louis Lovera as members of the Historical and Architectural Review
Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes and Mayor ProTem
Wilson (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
MAY 14, 2013
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the city of Paducah order
that the personnel changes on the list below be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes and Mayor ProTem
Wilson (4).
APPROVE APPLICATION FOR 2013 KY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT GRANT AWARD
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
OBTAIN A 2013 KENTUCKY BODY ARMOR REIMBURSEMENT GRANT
THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW
ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION PROGRAM, TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE
OF BODY ARMOR BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes and Mayor ProTem
Wilson (4). MO#1722; BK 8
APPROVE 2013 US BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN AN
ONLINE 2013 U.S. BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT AWARD
THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR USE BY THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes and Mayor ProTem
Wilson (4). MO#1723; BK 8
ORDINANCES -INTRODUCTION
HAZARDOUS MITIGATION PROGRAM AWARD -CONTRACT CHANGE
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE KENTUCKY
DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR A
MATCHING GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) DIESEL POWERED
GENERATOR WITH AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH TO BE INSTALLED AT FIRE
STATION#1". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and
directed to execute a contract (Doc ID No: PON2 095 1200003957 2) with the Kentucky
Division of Emergency Management for a 2011 Hazardous Mitigation Program Award in the
amount of $75,120 in federal funds and $12,019 in state monies for the purchase of one (1)
diesel powered generator with automatic transfer switch to be installed at Fire Station #1. The
City's cash match will be in the amount of $13,020.
ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT RIGHT OF WAY AND PERMANENT PUBLIC
UTILITY EASEMENT LOCATED AT 5315 STANLEY CEMETERY ROAD FOR THE
OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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 5315 STANLEY CEMETERY 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 Gary & Joy Spear, for acquisition of a portion of real
property located at 5315 Stanley Cemetery Road as right of way and a permanent public
utility easement along Olivet Church Road for the Olivet Church Road Improvement
Project, for and in consideration of $57,500.00.
PURCHASE OF LITTER CONTAINERS FOR USE IN NOBLE PARK
UTILIZING THE KENTUCKY STATE CONTRACT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
MAY 14, 2013
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF LITTER CONTAINERS FROM TOTER, INC.,
FOR THE ENGINEERING -PUBLIC WORKS SOLID WASTE DIVISION FOR USE
IN NOBLE PARK". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah
hereby authorizes the Finance Director to pay Toter, Inc., in the amount of $25,662.82
for the purchase of 80 new 60 -gallon litter containers for the City of Paducah
Engineering -Public Works Department, Solid Waste Division, to be used in Noble Park.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT TO AES ENVIRONMENTAL, LLC FOR
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTED DURING 2013 CLEAN-UP
DAY
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY AES ENVIRONMENTAL
LLC, FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE COLLECTED
DURING THE CITY/COUNTY FREE CLEAN-UP DAY." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to pay AES
Environmental LLC, in the amount of $21,156.60 for the disposal of household
hazardous waste collected during the City/County free Clean -Up Day.
AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE PRESERVATION AND
RENOVATION OF THE MARKET HOUSE AND RIVER DISCOVERY
CENTER
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE
AMOUNT OF $3,748.00 WITH RAY BLACK & SON, INC., FOR THE
PRESERVATION AND RENOVATION OF THE MARKET HOUSE AND RIVER
DISCOVERY CENTER." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Order No. 1 for an increase in the
amount of $3,748.00 with Ray Black & Son, Inc. for additional repairs to the Market
House to finalize the project, increasing the total cost to $219,675.00.
CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH CONVENTION &B VISITORS' BUREAU
$25,000
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE
PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with the Paducah -McCracken County
Convention and Visitors Bureau in the amount of $25,000 as a match for a state tourism
grant and to be used for marketing and promoting events and venues related to the
American Quilters Society Show. This contract shall expire June 30, 2013.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Pederson announced the following:
• Lower Town Music & Arts Festival is May 18-21, 2013
• Next Tuesday there will not be a meeting due to the Annual GPEDC meeting
• City Commission Budget Advance will beat 10:00 a.m. at the Paducah Chamber of
Commerce Building
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None were given tonight.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None were given tonight.
ADOPTED: June 11, 2013
City Clerk Mayor ProTem