HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/08SEPTEMBER 9, 2008
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 9,
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, Watkins
and Mayor Paxton (5).
PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Paxton presented a Certificate of Appreciation to John Williams, Sr. and a Duke
of Paducah to Ted Bordofsky for their dedication and service to the Luther F. Carson
Performing Arts Center.
PROCLAMATION
Alan Rhodes, Sr. & Prof. John Robertson presented their final book, "New Profiles of
Paducahans", to the Mayor and Commissioners.
SPOTLIGHT
Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlight presentation highlighted the
renovated 2°a Street Alley and solar -powered trash compactors.
MINUTES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
reading of the Minutes for August 9th, August 26th, and September 2, 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, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
APPOINTMENTS
CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment and transfer: "WHEREAS, subject to the
approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Andrea Higdon Lane to
replace Tricia Colson Baxter who has resigned as a member of the Civic Beautification
Board. This term will expire July 1, 2011; and
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby
transfer Mary Hammond from honorary membership to voting membership and this term
will expire July 1, 2011."
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Andrea
Higdon Lane as a member of the Civic Beautification Board and transferring membership
for Mary Hammond.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Peyton Cromwell as a member of the
Paducah Planning Commission. This term will expire August 31, 2012."
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Peyton Cromwell
as a member of the Paducah Planning Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Burford Wilson as a member of the
Board of Adjustments. This term will expire August 31, 2012."
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Burford Wilson as
a member of the Board of Adjustment.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
following documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
a) Gibson Piping Inc
b) Paducah Symphony Orchestra
C) Will Thomas
2. Contracts/Agreements:
a) Paper Supplies, Inc. for 500,000 Leafbags (2008-8-7455)
b) EntrePaducah Contract for Services (2008-8-7448)
C) Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Agreement for Riverfront
Redevelopment --$2,277,000 (2007-6-7291)
3. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for Month Ended July 31, 2008
BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLES
1. Paducah Ford Inc.
2. Cardinal Chrysler Jeep Dodge
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
REAR LOADING REFUSE COLLECTION CHASSIS & BODY
1. Duckett Truck Center, Inc.
2. Stringfellow, Inc.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Kaler 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, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
APPROPRIATION FROM COMMISSION CONTINGENCY FOR HUMAN
RIGHTS COMMISSION STAFF
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $95,000 FROM
COMMISSION CONTINGENCY TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION
ACCOUNT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1396; BK 7; PG
ORDINANCE — ADOPTION
ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE GOVERNOR'S 2009 HIGHWAY SAFETY
PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT
PROGRAM
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND
ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY
SAFETY PROGRAM, A DIVISION OF THE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE, FOR A
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GRANT AWARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto
with the Kentucky Governor's Highway Safety Program, a division of the Kentucky State
Police, in the amount of $40,000 for salaries and benefits of peace officers working
overtime hours and engaged in specific traffic enforcement activities and specific traffic
enforcement related supplies and equipment.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-9-7456; BK 31; PG
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR NOBLE PARK BASEBALL/SOFTBALL INFIELD
UPGRADES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID FOR THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL INFIELD UPGRADES LOCATED IN
NOBLE PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah
authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract with McKeel Equipment Company, Inc., for
the baseball/softball infield upgrades located in Noble Park in the amount of $50,000.00.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-9-7457; BK 31; PG
AMEND SIGN REGULATIONS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 126, ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Section
126-76, Sign Regulations, of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City
of Paducah, Kentucky, be amended for electronic message signs to allow 8 seconds of
static message followed by 2 seconds of transition or animation; amend campus sign
definition to include electronic message signs; require message signs to have controls in
place to prevent flashing when a malfunction or power loss occurs; require message signs
to have brightness controls that adjust to the ambient light where the sign is easily
readable during daytime hours, but not overbearing at night; disallow temporary signs in
instances where a business has an electronic message sign; clear up language related to
portable signs affixed to motor vehicles; limit the amount of temporary signs to 2 per lot
instead of 2 per tenant; and amend the R-4 sign regulations to allow lighted wall signs.
SEND ABOVE BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Planning
Commission re -address the temporary signs proposed amendment to Sec. 126-76
introduced on August 26, 2008, and brought before Board of Commissioners for adoption
on September 9, 2008.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
DUKE OF PADUCAH
Mayor Paxton presented a Duke of Paducah to Mr. Jim Butts for his
service and dedication in serving on the Jackson Purchase Regional
Industrial Park Board and the Barkley Regional Airport Board.
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING DIRECTOR
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH AND STEVE ERVIN." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Employment Agreement between the
City of Paducah and Steve Ervin for employment as Director of Planning for the City of
Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). 2008-8-7458; BK 31; PG
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AMEND STREET RESURFACING CONTRACT TO REFLECT TOTAL
CONTRACT PRICE FOR 2008 CALENDAR YEAR
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2008-7-7444 ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
BID OF JIM SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CITY'S 2008
CALENDAR YEAR STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the City amends Ordinance No. 2008-7-7444 adopted July
22, 2008, that authorizes the 2008 calendar year resurfacing contract with Jim Smith
Contracting Company, Inc., to reflect the contract amount not to exceed $801,800.00 and
that bid prices for resurfacing materials may be adjusted in accordance with the Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways Standard Specifications for Road and
Bridge Construction.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-9-7459; BK 31; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
PAXTON PARK GOLF COURSE FUNDING
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH PAXTON PARK GOLF BOARD FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance
is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah authorizes and directs the Mayor to
execute a contract with Paxton Park Golf Board in the amount of $36,000 for specific
services for the Paducah area.
PURCHASE REFUSE TRUCK FOR SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE REAR -LOADING
REFUSE COLLECTION CHASSIS AND BODY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized
as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Duckett Truck Center, Inc., in the
amount of $139,391.00, for sale to the City of one rear -loading refuse collection chassis
and body, for use by the Solid Waste Division/Public Works Department, and authorizes
the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
PURCHASE 9 POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID OF PADUCAH FORD FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF VEHICLES 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 $189,810.00,
for 9 Police Interceptor Pursuit vehicles for use in the Paducah Police Department, and
authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF CREDIT FUNDS FOR COMPLETION OF THE
WESTWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that
the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ACCEPTING DRAW UNDER
IRREVOCABLE STAND-BY LETTER OF CREDIT ISSUED BY BRANCH
BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO WESTWOOD
HILLS SUBDIVISION; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SAID
FUNDS". This ordinance is summarized as follows: By this Ordinance the City of
Paducah, Kentucky, authorizes and directs the Finance Director of the City of
Paducah, Kentucky, i) to accept the check issued to the City in the amount of
$200,000.00, constituting the draw under Irrevocable Letter of Credit #
9580333211-00005 Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T), dated June 20,
2007, and amended April 18, 2008; ii) to establish a Project Account from which
expenditures may be made; and iii) to authorize expenditures from this Project
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Account deemed necessary by the City Engineering Department to enable proper
completion of crucial public roadways, storm drainage systems, and other
designated public improvements within the Westwood Hills Subdivision.
GPEDC PROMISSORY NOTE EXTENSION
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." This Ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky to approve a
Promissory Note Extension Agreement and Addendum to Real Estate Mortgage by and
between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, the County of McCracken, Kentucky, and the
Greater Paducah Economic Development Council. 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 March 1, 2009, 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
Electrical power has been shut off to the Executive Inn
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Comm. Kaler-2414 Monroe Street—surface of street has been getting worse over the
last year. Response: Rick Murphy, City Engineer, stated the area the resident is referring
to is where the gas company performed utility work. He has called them to get the area
w_ repaired and was told it should be fixed next week.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: September 23 , 2008
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