HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-17-13SEPTEMBER 17, 2013
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 17, 2013, at
5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor
Kaler presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names:
Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5).
INVOCATION
Chris Fleming, Margaret Hank Cumberland Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Meg Hancock, Paducah Tilghman High School Sophomore, led the Pledge.
PRESENTATION:
NATIONAL QUILT MUSEUM ANNUAL UPDATE
Frank Bennet, Executive Director, gave an annual update. During the last fiscal year
approximately 38,000 visitors have attended the Quilt Museum resulting in about an 8% growth
from the year before. The majority of revenue comes from admissions and retail sales.
Mayor Kaler moved the Civic Beautification Awards to come before the Property Tax Levy
Hearing.
CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS
Members Mary Hammond and Paula Bright presented awards to the following businesses
1. Immanuel Baptist Church -3465 Buckner Ln
2. Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce -300 South 3rd Street
3. St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church -116 S 6th Street
4. Paducah & Louisville Railway -200 Clark Street
5. Hutson of Paducah -3690 James Sanders Blvd
6. Paducah Water Works -1800 North 8d' Street
7. Auburn Place Hotel & Suites -3994 Hinkleville Rd
8. Holiday Inn Express -3996 Hinkleville Rd
9. Walker Hall -229 Madison St
10. Independence Bank -Jefferson Square, Buckner Lane
11. Stringworks2101 Broadway
12. Paducah Housing Authority -HC Mathis Apartment Community
PROPERTY TAX LEVY HEARING
Finance Director Jon Perkins held a public hearing for the property tax levy. This hearing is held
to give the public a chance to make comments on the tax rate. The Finance Director is
recommending a tax rate increase from $.25 per $100 assessed value to $.255 per $100 assessed
value. City Commission will be voting on Mr. Perkins recommendation in the next couple of
weeks.
No public comments were given.
Public hearing was closed.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
reading of the Minutes for September 3, 2013, City Commission meetings be waived and
that 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, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following
documents be received and filed:
1. Insurance Certificate for Gulf Equipment Corporation
2. Commissioners Deeds:
a. 505 Fountain Ave.
b. 516 Walter Jetton Boulevard
c. 1219 Salem Street
3.Quitclaim deed with George M. Vollmer for 228 S. 17' Street
4. FY2014 Contracts for Services:
a, Greater Paducah Economic Development Council, Inc. (ORD # 2013-
09-8071)
b. Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens
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c. Paducah Junior College, Inc. for the Paducah School of Art (ORD #
2013-08-8067)
d. Paducah Junior College, Inc for the Community Scholarship Program
(ORD # 2013-08-8068)
e. Barkley Regional Airport (ORD # 2013-08-8066)
f. Maiden Alley Cinema
5. Paducah Transit Authority (ORD # 2013-08-8065)
Contracts & Agreements:
a. Agreement with Ohio Machinery Company for the purchase of a
Trommel Portable Screening Plant (ORD # 2013-08-8064)
b. 2013/2014 Interlocal Agreement regarding a Kentucky Division of
Waste Management Recycle Grant Award (ORD # 2013-07-8053)
c. 2013/2014 Interlocal Agreement regarding a Kentucky division of
Waste Management Hazardous Household Waste Grant Award (ORD
# 2013-07-8053)
d. Engineering Public -Works Department Change Order for the
Riverfront Redevelopment Project — Phase 1-A — Piles and Mass Fill
(ORD # 2013-08-8062)
6. Galls letter of approval of pricing for the Paducah Police Department for the
BP837 Python DX Threat Level II Armor
7. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah for
5:30 p.m., Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Paducah order that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
RE -USE OF BOND FUNDS FOR WHITEHALL INDUSTRIES
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner- Rhodes, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER TO RE -USE $125,000 IN REPAID
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOND FUNDS APPROVED THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY CABINET FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO BE USED AS AN
ECONOMIC INCENTIVE TO WHITEHALL INDUSTRIES TO AID IN THE
PURCHASE OF ONE ALUMINUM EXTRUSION PRESS WHICH WILL ASSIST IN
THE LOCATION OF WHITEHALL INDUSTRIES TO PADUCAH," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5). MO#1744; BK 9
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
HOME 2012 HOUSE 46 —1403 MONROE STREET
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ACCEPT THE BID OF D & D CONSTRUCTION
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME AT 1403 MONROE STREET, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves the
recommendation of the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency to accept
the bid of D & D Construction, in the amount of $127,370.00, for the construction of a
new home at 1403 Monroe Street, as part of the 2012 HOME Project. Further, the Mayor
is hereby authorized to execute a contract with D & D Construction for the construction
of the new home.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8073; BK 33
BOND ISSUE FOR TELETECH, MACCO, & NOBLE PARK POOL
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE
OF (I) CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2013A IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $1,115,000 (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT
INCREASING OR DECREASING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIES
2013A BONDS BY UP TO $110,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A
PORTION OF THE COSTS OF RENOVATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS TO
A MUNICIAL POOL IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND (II)
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TAXABLE GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS, SERIES 2013B IN THE APPROXIMATE AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL
AMOUNT OF $2,485,000 (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED ADJUSTMENT
INCREASING OR DECREASING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF SERIES
2013A BONDS BY UP TO $245,000) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING A
PORTION OF THE COSTS OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION,
INSTALLATION AND EQUIPPING OF VARIOUS ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY;
APPROVING THE FORMS OF BONDS; AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED
OFFICERS TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE BONDS; AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF NOTICE WITH THE STATE LOCAL
DEBT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF
THE BONDS; CREATING BOND PAYMENT FUNDS; MAINTAINING THE
HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED SINKING FUND; AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF THE BIDS OF THE BOND PURCHASERS FOR THE
PURCHASE OF THE BONDS; AND REPEALING INCONSISTENT
ORDINANCES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance
authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds designated as Series 2013A in
the approximate principal amount of $1,115,000 (the "Series 2013A Bonds") and
Series 2013B in the approximate principal amount of $2,485,000 (the "Series 2013B
Bonds," and together with the Series 2013A Bonds, the 'Bonds") by the City of
Paducah, Kentucky (the "City"). The Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of
financing the costs of various projects within the City, including (i) the renovation
and improvement of a municipal pool (the "2013A Project"), (ii) the construction
of improvements to an industrial/distribution facility located within the City to be
leased to a Kentucky subsidiary of Macco Organiques Incorporated, a Canadian
corporation, for use in furtherance of economic development within the City, and
(iii) the acquisition, construction, installation and equipping of an approximately
30,000 square foot building to be located on property being leased jointly by the
City and the County of McCracken, Kentucky (the "County") and to be subleased
to TeleTech Services Corporation, a Colorado corporation, for use in furtherance
of economic development within the City (collectively, the "2013B Project," and
together with the 2013A Project, the "Projects"). Provisions are made in the
Ordinance for the payment of the Bonds and the security therefor; for the
application of the proceeds of the Bonds; for the establishment of Bond Payment
Funds; for the maintenance of the previously established sinking fund; and for
certain covenants of the City with respect to the Bonds. The Bonds are to be sold at
public, competitive sale, and shall mature, or be subject to mandatory sinking fund
redemption, in varying amounts on September 1 of each of the years 2014 through
2028. The Bonds pledge the full faith and credit of the City and provision is made
for the collection of a tax to pay the principal of, and interest on the Bonds, subject
to certain credits, as provided in Section 8 of the Ordinance. As required by KRS
83A.060, the following Section 7 of the Ordinance is set forth in its entirety:
"Section 7 -- General Obligation. The Bonds shall be full general obligations of
the City and, for the payment of said Bonds, and the interest thereon, the full faith, credit
and revenue of the City are hereby pledged for the prompt payment thereof. During the
period the Bonds are outstanding, there shall be and there hereby is levied on all the
taxable property in the City, in addition to all other taxes, without limitation as to rate, a
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direct tax annually in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the
Bonds when and as due, it being hereby found and determined that current tax rates are
within all applicable limitations. Said tax shall be and is hereby ordered computed,
certified, levied and extended upon the tax duplicate and collected by the same officers in
the same manner and at the same time that taxes for general purposes for each of said
years are certified, extended and collected. Said tax shall be placed before and in
preference to all other items and for the full amount thereof provided, however, that in
each year to the extent that the other lawfully available funds of the City are available for
the payment of the Bonds, including amounts available under the Lease, and are
appropriated for such purpose, the amount of such direct tax upon all of the taxable
property in the City shall be reduced by the amount of such other funds so available and
appropriated."
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD. #2013-9-8074; BK 33
CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO NEW TRIPLE
COMBINATION PUMPER TRUCKS FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH FIRE
DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH
BLUEGRASS FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND PIERCE MANUFACTURING,
INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO TRIPLE COMBINATION PUMPER TRUCKS
FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID CHANGE ORDER NO. 1." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
The City approves Change Order No. 1 with Bluegrass Fire Equipment Company, Inc,
and Pierce Manufacturing Inc., for an increase in the amount of $3,366.00 for additions
to the two triple combination pumper trucks for use by the Fire Department, increasing
the total contract price to $835,720.00.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8075; BK 33
AUTHORIZE A CONTRACT WITH HARPER CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE II PROJECT
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID OF HARPER CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
THE GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE II PROJECT, 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 Harper Construction, LLC in the amount of
$672,502.45 for construction of the Greenway Trail Phase II Project, and authorizes the
Mayor to execute a contract with Harper Construction, LLC for construction of the
Greenway Trail Phase II Project.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8076; BK 33
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR DESIGN SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION
ADMINISTRATION FOR THE JULIAN CARROLL CONVENTION CENTER
RENOVATION PROJECT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
AGREEMENT WITH MARCUM ENGINEERING, LLC FOR THE DESIGN
SERVICES AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE FINAL PHASE
FOR THE JULIAN CARROLL CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATION PROJECT."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah is
hereby authorized to execute a Professional Services Agreement with Marcum
Engineering, LLC, for professional design services and construction administration for
the renovation of the remaining areas of the Julian Carroll Convention Center more
specifically the kitchen area and the old hotel showroom. Compensation shall be at a rate
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of 7.875% of construction cost and 6.3% of valued cost of any work not constructed plus
compensation for reimbursable expenses as outlined in the agreement.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8077; BK 33
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
SETTING TAX LEVIES: AD VALOREM PROPERTIES — FY 2014
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, move that the
- Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING
THE LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2013,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER
DEFINED".
PURPOSE
General Fund of the City
Real Property
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles & watercraft
School Purposes
Paducah Junior College
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles & watercraft
RATE PER $100.00
$0.255
$0.390
$0.390
$0.017
$0.017
$0.031
The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education:
Paducah Independent School District
Real Property $0.767
Personal Property $0.767
Inventory $0.767
Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $1.039
Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property $1.174
Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.767
Total Tax Rate per $100 — motor vehicle & watercraft $0.421
Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner:
In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Five Hundred
Thirty Dollars ($530.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2013, and shall be
payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2013.
In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the
following provisions:
■ The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2013, and shall be
payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2013.
■ The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2014, and shall be
payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 2014.
EMERGENCY ROOF STABILIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, AND TOM DUNN (DEVELOPER) WITH RESPECT TO THE
ROOF STABILIZATION OF 203 BROADWAY IN AN AMOUNT UP TO
$100,000.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING.." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City
hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding with Tom Dunn for the
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utilization of up to $100,000 of roof stabilization funds for stabilization of the
roof for the structure located at 203 Broadway.
APPROVAL OF APARTMENT COMPLEX SIGNS
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 126-76, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 126,
ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah
hereby amends Section 76(g), Sign Regulations of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Paducah to allow for apartment complex identification signage.
All permitted apartment complex identification signs shall not exceed a height of 8 feet
from adjacent grade. Such signs shall be illuminated indirectly.
625 & 637 HAYDEN AVE (EICKHOLZ & TURNBO) ZONE CHANGE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING
COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE FROM R-2 (LOW AND
MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 AND 637 HAYDEN
AVENUE, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO
EFFECT SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezone
property located at 625 and 637 Hayden Avenue from R-2, (Low and Medium Density
Residential Zone) to R-4, (High Density Residential Zone), and amending the Paducah
Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning.
ACCEPT 2013 PORT SECURITY AWARD—NEW BOAT RAMP VIDEO
SECURITY
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
move that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF
HOMELAND SECURITY FOR A 2013 PORT SECURITY GRANT". This ordinance
is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all
documents necessary with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to obtain a 2013
Port Security Grant in the amount of $24,270.00 for the Riverfront Video Security
Project Phase II for the purchase and installation of equipment to extend video
surveillance coverage for the new boat ramp area located off North 6th Street.
ACCEPT 2013-2014 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT (JAG) AWARD
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF AN ON-LINE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATING THERETO, WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A 2013-
14 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT
THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO BE USED BY THE
PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND RATIFYING AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE FISCAL COURT OF McCRACKEN COUNTY". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves the execution
of an on-line grant agreement, and all documents relating thereto, with the U. S.
Department of Justice for a 2013-14Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Accountability
Grant, in the amount of $13,382, to be used by the Paducah Police Department to
purchase a variety of necessary support equipment. No local match is required. Further
the City hereby approves the ratification of an Interlocal Agreement between the City and
County for the grant agreement approved.
APPROVE TOWER OPTION AND LEASE AMENDMENT #2
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that
the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING THE SECOND
AMENDMENT TO TOWER OPTION AND LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS
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PCS, LLC SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BELLSOUTH MOBILITY LLC
TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ANTENNAS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ON
A PORTION OF THE 800 MHz TOWER LOCATED AT 510 CLARK
STREET, PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, AND
AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves the
Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Tower Option and Lease Agreement
with New Cingular Wireless to allow additional antennas and related equipment
to be installed on a portion of the 800 MHz tower located at 510 Clark Street,
Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky.
APPROVE MOU FOR ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO SUPERIOR CARE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDINGING FOR ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO SUPERIOR CARE
HOMES, INC. TOWARD SEWER TAP ON FEE FOR THE RELOCATION OF
CORPORATE OFFICES AND REHABILITATION FACILITY TO THE PADUCAH
COMMERCE PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
The Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the terms of the Memorandum of
Understanding between the City and Superior Care Homes, Inc., which defines the City's
commitment to give a cash grant in the amount of $20,000.00 as an economic incentive
toward sewer tap -on fees. In accordance with such approval, the Mayor of the City is
hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with
Superior Care Homes, Inc., which sets forth the terms of the City's commitment with
regard to economic incentives.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
POWER POINT PRESENTATION BY PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER AND
CITY MANAGER
The following is an excerpt from the City Commission Highlights prepared Public
Information Officer Pam Spencer
"City Manager Jeff Pederson and Public Information Officer Pam Spencer led
the Mayor and Commissioners in a discussion on the next steps for the first phase
of the Riverfront Redevelopment Project. Spencer showed images of how the
expansion of Schultz Park could look once completed and how it could be
utilized by the public. The 2007 Riverfront Master Plan listed several objectives
for the park including maximizing physical and visual access to the riverfront and
establishing a place for public gatherings and celebrations. Pederson explained
that the City's $4.49 million contract with MAC Construction for the installation
of 316,550 tons of rock to create the base of a park and the installation of the 12
guide structures/pilings to support a gangway adjacent to Schultz Park is nearly
complete. However, the project is not at the designed elevation and
approximately two feet of settling already may have taken place. Pederson
recommends allowing the contractor to finish the final few days of the project,
and then the City should take time to review the entire project with respect to
existing funding including grants. Several Commissioners voiced their support
in take a step back to review the project. Commissioner Sandra Wilson says, "I
want to the see the riverfront developed. But I think it's right to take a pause."
Pederson further recommends referring the project to the Paducah Riverfront
Development Authority (PRDA). The six member board and its Executive
Director, Steve Doolittle, will work with the Engineering -Pubic Works
Department to provide recommendations for the project's completion. PRDA
Chairman Bruce Brockenborough says, "That's one of our jobs is to take on a
transformative project, to take on controversy. Our job is to make this
apolitical."
Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Wilson and Mayor Kaler gave comments supporting the
recommendation of the City Manager.
COMMISSIONER COMMENT
None were given.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None were given.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board go
into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
1. Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as
permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f).
2. A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter
would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as
permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, to reconvene in
open session.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
APPOINTMENT OF POLICE CHIEF
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order
that the personnel change on the list below be approved.
CURRENT
PREVIOUS POSITION POSITION
AND BASE RATE
AND BASE RATE OF PAY OF PAY
POLICE
Barnhill,
Brandon Assistant Police Chief Police Chief
$34.77/Hr $42.03/Hr*
*Subject to change
upon execution of
contract
NCS/CS FLSA EFFECTIVE DATE
NCS Ex September 19, 2013 _,.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: September 17, 2013
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