HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-24-13SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 24, 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
Joel Cauley, Senior Pastor, Relevant Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cade Perfili, Paducah Tilghman High School Senior, led the Pledge.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Kaler, presented a proclamation to Andrea Underwood, Paducah Power's Director of
Community Relations and Marketing, proclaiming October 6 through 12, 2013 as "Public Power
Week".
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
reading of the Minutes for September 17, 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).
APPOINTMENT
COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS
Mayor Kaler made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, in accordance with the Section
114-293 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, I move that the Board of
Commissioners appoint Lennis B. Thompson to the Commissioner of Water Works to replace
Bill Holsapple, who has resigned. This term will expire January 6, 2016."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in appointing Lennis B. Thompson as a
member of the Commissioners of Water Works.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the following
documents be received and filed:
1. Insurance Certificate for Super Crete
2. Letter from Kemper CPA Group, LLP, as confirmation of services they are to
provide the City of Paducah for the year ended June 30, 2013 and System Review
Report for Kemper CPA Group, LLC by Sikich, LLP (ORD # 2013-06-8038)
3. Construction contract for Jim Steele Construction for the construction of a new
home known as the "Yeirser" at 717 Harrison Street and Notice to Proceed (ORD
# 2013-09-8069)
4. Construction contract for D & D Construction for the construction of a new home
at 1403 Monroe Street and Notice to Proceed (ORD # 2013-09-8073)
5. Declaration of Default of Contract between Jerry Crawford Contracting and the
City of Paducah for the construction of 302 Harahan Boulevard (ORD # 2012-11-
7994)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
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SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, 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).
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
SETTING TAX LEVIES: AD VALOREM PROPERTIES — FY 2014
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, move that the
Board of Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8078 BK 33
EMERGENCY ROOF STABILIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
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, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
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
utilization of up to $100,000 of roof stabilization funds for stabilization of the
roof for the structure located at 203 Broadway.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8079; BK 33
APPROVAL OF APARTMENT COMPLEX SIGNS
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8080; BK 33
625 & 637 HAYDEN AVE (EICKHOLZ & TURNBO) ZONE CHANGE
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8081; BK 33
ACCEPT 2013 PORT SECURITY AWARD—NEW BOAT RAMP VIDEO
SECURITY
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt 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 6t' Street.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8082; BK 33
ACCEPT 2013-2014 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE
ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT (JAG) AWARD
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE EXECUTION OF AN ON-LINE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND ALL
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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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8083; BK 33
APPROVE TOWER OPTION AND LEASE AMENDMENT #2
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt 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
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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8084; BK 33
APPROVE MOU FOR ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO SUPERIOR CARE
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING 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.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler 5 . ORD.#2013-9-8085• BK 33
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
NOBLE PARK POOL SPRAYPAD CHANGE ORDERS 1 & 2
Commissioner Abraham 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
ORDERS 1 & 2 WITH MURTCO INC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NOBLE
PARK POOL SPRAYPAD" This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Orders 1 & 2 in the combined amount
of $65,600.71 for the City of Paducah's Noble Park Pool Renovations Phase II Project
SEPTEMBER 24, 2013
that includes the Noble Park Pool Spraypad Project, decreasing the total contract price to
$122,865.29
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Jeff Pederson was out of town. Parks Director Mark Thompson was Acting City
Manager. He reminded everyone of the BBQ on the River event September 26 through
September 28, 2013.
COMMISSIONER COMMENT
None were given.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None were given.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: October 1, 2013
City Clerk
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