HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/09/08DECEMBER 9, 2008
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, December 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, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Paxton
(5).
PRESENTATION
DUCHESS AND DUKE AWARDS
Mayor Paxton presented a Duke Award to Erich Vierkant. Mr. Vierkant is a former employee
' of Paducah Power System and has been helping decorate Noble Park with the Christmas lights
for the last 4 years. He goes out almost every day during the time the lights are on and checks
them to make sure they are working.
Mayor presented Margie Cissell-Smith with a Duchess award. Ms. Smith is a native of Paducah
and is a known author and illustrator of children's books. Her latest is a coloring -history book of
the historic downtown area for the City. Her work is in private museum collections all over the
country and locally at the River Heritage Museum. She has won recognition as a local art
historian. She volunteers for the City Ambassadors and other organizations. Her painting was
chosen as the City's Christmas card theme for 2008 and she was chosen to create a decorated
ornament to be placed on the White House Christmas tree.
Acting Fire Chief gave a report on the fire at Immanuel Baptist Church. It was the second
major fire in the last week.
2008 HOLIDAY PARADE ENTRY AWARDS RECOGNITION
Laurie Blount, Community Recreation Supervisor, announced the following winners for the
parade.
2008 Holiday Parade Prize Winners
Drill Team
1st - Mayfield Elementary Cheerleaders
Non -Float
1st - Night Moves Dance Club School
Float
1st - Tot School
2nd - KEA-SP
3rd - Morgan Elementary
Religious Float
1 st- American Family Radio WBEUWGCF
2nd -Olivet Baptist Church
3rd - Cornerstone Congregational Holiness Church
Themed Float
1 st - First Baptist Church, Paducah
2nd - GPS - Recycle Now
3rd - Paducah Area Chapter of the American Red Cross
4th - Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana Brownie Troop 1128
5th - Hwang's Martial Arts Band
Reidland High School Marching Band
DECEMBER 9, 2008
SPOTLIGHT
Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlight was Investigative Assistant, Malinda Elrod,
in the Paducah Police Department. Ms. Elrod has been employed with the Paducah Police
Department since 1999. She has received the Kentucky Women's Law Enforcement Network
Civilian Employee Award for 2008.
MINUTES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of
the Minutes for November 25th, 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, Gault, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
APPOINTMENTS
BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Gerald Watkins as a member of the Brooks
Stadium Commission to replace Buz Smith who has resigned. This term will expire December
31, 2010."
Cominissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Paxton in appointing Gerald Watkins
as a member of the Brooks Stadium Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Gault, Kaler and Mayor Paxton
(4).
COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Gayle Kaler as a member of the Commissioners
of Water Works. This term will expire December 31, 2010."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Gayle Kaler as a
member of the Commissioners of Water Works.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Gault, Watkins and Mayor Paxton
(4).
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY E-911 SERVICE
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Richard Abraham as a 'member of the Paducah -
McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board -911 to replace Gerald Watkins,
whose term has expired. This term will expire December 31, 2010."
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Richard Abraham as a member
of the Paducah -McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board -911.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Gault, 'Kaler, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
PADUCAH McCRACKEN COUNTY TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND
INFORMATION AUTHORITY
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS,I subject to the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Carol Gault as a member of the Paducah- McCracken
County Telecommunications & Information Authority. This term will expire December 31,
2010.'°
DECEMBER 9, 2008
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Carol Gault as a member of the
Paducah -McCracken County Telecommunications & Information Authority.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton
(4).
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Gerald Watkins as a member of the Paducah -
McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency to replace Buz Smith, who has resigned. This term will
expire December 31, 2010."
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Gerald Watkins as a
member of the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton
(4).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
following documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
a) Comcast of Paducah, Inc.
b) Larry Smith Contractors, Inc.
Performance Bond:
" a) Larry Smith Contractors, Inc.
Labor and Material Payment Bond: a) Larry
Smith Contractors, Inc.
2. Contracts/Agreements:
a) Change Order No. 1 with DS Contractors, Inc. for the Julian Carroll
Convention Center Renovation Phase I (2008-11-7493)
b) National Park Service 2008 Preserve America Grant for Renaissance Area Master
Plan (2008-11-7495)
c) Larry Smith Contractors, Inc. for the Floodwall Pipe Rehabilitation Project
(2008-10-7477)
d) Family Services Society, Inc. for the Boundless Playground in Bob Noble Park
(2008-11-7488)
3. City of Paducah Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2008-2009
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, 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, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
DECEMBER 9, 2008
AMEND PAYROLL TABLE FOR INSPECTION AND PLANNING
DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE
CLASSIF 1 CAITON/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE FOR THE INSPECTION
DEPARTMENT AND THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1419; BK 7; PG
APPROVE APPLICATION FOR U.S. SMOKELESS TOBACCO CO. FOR A UTILITY
VEHICLE FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD Commissioner Coleman
offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE U.S. SMOKELESS
TOBACCO COMPANY POLARIS RANGER DONATION PROGRAM FOR THE
PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT BOMB SQUAD FOR A NEW POLARIS RANGER
UTILITY VEHICLE," be adopted
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1420; BK 7; PG
ORDINANCES — EMERGENCY
AUTHORIZATION TO APPROVE CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATIONS
NOTICE TO PROCEED
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO SELECT LOW BIDDER FOR THE JULIAN CARROLL CONVENTION
CENTER PROJECT, PHASE H REHABILITATION, AND ISSUE LETTERS OF INTENT
AND PURCHASE ORDERS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah
authorizes the Mayor, in consultation with the McCracken County Judge Executive, to select the
lowest qualified responsive bidder; authorizes the Mayor to issue a "letter of intent" to the
lowest qualified responsive bidder; and authorizes the Finance Director and City Manager
to issue purchase orders for components necessary for the renovations to begin as soon as
possible.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-12-7496; BK 31; PG
AGREEMENT WITH COUNTY FOR FUNDING OF JULIAN CARROLL
CONVENTION CENTER RENOVATIONS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY FISCAL
COURT FOR THE JULIAN CARROLL CONVENTION CENTER REHABILITATION
PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between the City of Paducah and the McCracken
County Fiscal Court of McCracken, Kentucky, for the Julian Carroll Convention Center
Rehabilitation Project. Said agreement will specify the respective duties of the City and County
for the project which shall include the design elements, project management, financial
management, and the issuance of debt
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-12-7497; BK 31; PG
LOAN TO GPEDC FOR PURCHASE OF PROPERTY IN RIVERPORT WEST
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A FINANCING AGREEMENT AMONG THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE COUNTY OF
MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY, THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL, WITH RESPECT TO A PUBLIC PROJECT; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
DECEMBER 9, 2008
OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH FINANCING AGREEMENT." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Financing Agreement 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 are to provide certain financial
assistance to the GPEDC in order for GPEDC to acquire approximately 35 aces of real estate
which will be converted and used in the development and construction of "Riverport West" an
intermodal industrial park which will accommodate industry and create jobs within the
r boundaries of the City of Paducah and McCracken County, Kentucky. The Agreement
evidences the financial assistance provided which consists of GPEDC borrowing $311,375.00,
interest free from the City and $311,375.00, interest free, from the County for a term of six (6)
months, which indebtedness will be secured with a first mortgage interest against the real estate
being acquired. 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 Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-12-7498; BK 31; PG
ICE RINK EXTENSION
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EXTENSION
AGREEMENT WITH MAGIC ICE USA, FOR THE SEASONAL ICE SKATING RINK."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to
execute an Extension Agreement with Magic Ice USA, in the amount of $15,700.00 for a one-
month extension of the ice skating season, increasing the total contract price to $108,200.00
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-12-7499: BK 31; PG
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
VIDEO SURVEILLANCE FOR NOBLE PARK
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SYSTEM FOR THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance
Director is authorized to pay the total sum of $32,325.80 to Jackson Electric for the purchase
and installation of a video surveillance system to be located in Noble Park in the City of
Paducah, in compliance with Sec. 2-661, Cooperative Purchasing of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-12-7500; BK 31; PG
PURCHASE PICK-UP TRUCK FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF
PADUCAH FORD FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE, ONE -TON DIESEL 4X4 CAB AND
CHASSIS WITH SERVICE BED, 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 $37,531.00, for one, one -ton diesel; 4x4
cab and chassis with service bed for use by the Fire Department, and authorizes the Mayor to
execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-12-7501; BK 31; PG _
DECEMBER 9, 2008
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR CREMATORIUM AT OAK GROVE CEMETERY
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR A CREMATORIUM AND CREMATION GARDEN
TO BE BUILT IN OAK GROVE CEMETERY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That
the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with Roth Funeral Chapel to
build a crematorium and cremation garden in Oak Grove Cemetery.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-12-7502; BK 31; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
TEXT AMENDMENT OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE R-4 & H-2
ZONES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled,
"AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 126-3, DEFINITIONS; 126-105, HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE, R-4; AND 126-115(b), HISTORICAL ZONES, H-1 AND H-2 OF
CHAPTER 126, ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Chapter 126-3, Definitions, be
amended by reducing the guest rooms in a Lodging house from ten to five and allowing no longer
than six months stay per guest; that Chapter 126105, High Density Residential Zone, R-4 be
amended by adding multi -family dwellings to principal permitted uses; and that Chapter 126-
115(b), Historical Zones, H-1 and H-2 be amended by excluding multi -family dwellings and
lodging houses from principal permitted uses, adding lodging houses to conditionally permitted
uses, and removing two, three or more family dwellings from dimensional requirements.
BROADWAY STREETSCAPE LIGHTING CHANGE ORDER
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS 1, 2 & 3 WITH STORY ELECTRICAL
SERVICE, INC., FOR THE STREETSCAPE LIGHTING ALONG BROADWAY." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
Change Orders 1, 2 & 3 in the combined amount of $6,338.00 for the completion of the
Streetscape Lighting Project along Broadway, increasing the total' contract price to
$47,312.00.
FIRE STATION #5 ROOF CHANGE ORDER
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH MINTER
ROOFING FOR THE FIRE STATION #5 ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT." 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 $780.00 for the Fire Station #5 Roof Replacement Project,
increasing the total contract price to
$64,355.00.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
❖ President-elect Obama has announced there may be a stimulus package. The City is
receiving requests to see if projects are ready to be submitted.
❖ Next week's meeting is cancelled due to the holidays.
❖ Request an executive session to discuss candidates for the Fire Chief position --
DECEMBER 9, 2008
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board go into
closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
❖ Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an
employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: January 13 , 2009
City Clerk