HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-2014JANUARY 28, 2014
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 28,
2014 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
Pastor Lynn Shurly, of the First Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Palmer Stroup, Paducah Tilghman High School Sophomore, led the pledge.
PRESENTATIONS
MAYOR'S AWARD OF MERIT
Mayor Kaler presented an Award of Merit to Robert Manchester for his years of serving
on the Paducah Planning Commission and the Paducah Area Transit Board. Mr.
Manchester was appointed to the Paducah Area Transit Authority Board for the first time
in 1980. He served two terms on this board. Mr. Manchester was then appointed to the
Paducah Planning Commission on September 22, 1987 by Mayor Viterisi. He was
elected chairman on January 16, 1989. Mr. Manchester heard approximately 1,479 cases
before the Planning Commission during his tenure as chairman. Mr. Manchester has
faithfully kept his training up to date as a Planning Commissioner and has guided the
Planning Commission through some difficult applications. His leadership on the
Planning Commission has been exemplary.
CHRISTMAS IN THE PARK
Andrea Underwood, Paducah Power System's Director of Community Relations &
Marketing, gave an update on the Christmas in the Park event. This is the 17'h year for
the event. Approximately 50,000 lbs. of canned goods were collected along with
$37,500 in cash. Donations are given to Paducah Cooperative Ministry, Family Services
Society and Salvation Army. Paducah Power has already begun planning for next year's
event.
Mayor Kaler thanked former Paducah Power employee Erich Vierkant for his hard work
and dedication for assembling the displays every year. She has asked Mr. Vierkant to be
the Grand Marshal for the City's Christmas parade in 2014.
RECOGNITION
PADUCAH TILGHMAN BAND OF BLUE
The Mayor recognized the band for being chosen to play at the Gator Bowl in
Jacksonville, Florida. While there they won numerous trophies including the Grand
National Championship title. The Mayor also presented a Duke of Paducah to Paducah
Tilghman Band of Blue Director Patrick Saddler for his leadership.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
reading of the Minutes for the January 14, 2014, City Commission meeting 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 Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
APPOINTMENTS
PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION
Mayor Kaler made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I
hereby appoint the following:
Drew Hulette to replace Susan Ybarzabal
Lennis Thompson to replace Jim Sigler
Alexandra Sherwood to replace Hal Sullivan
as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation. These
terms will expire January 1, 2015."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler and jointly with the
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McCracken County Judge/Executive in appointing Drew Hulette, Lennis Thompson and
Alexandra Sherwood as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center
Corporation.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD
Mayor Kaler made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, I move that the Board of
Commissioners appoint Roger Truitt to replace Randy Warmath, whose term has expired,
as a member of the Electric Plant Board. This term will expire February 6, 2018."
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in appointing Roger Truitt
as a member of the Electric Plant Board.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the
following documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Insurance Certificates:
a. Danny Cope & Sons Excavating, LLC
b. Lonnie Wiggins Concrete
c. Leigh & Associates
d. D & D Construction of Paducah
e. Jim Smith Contracting Company, LLC
2. Continuation Certificate of Fidelity or Surety Bonds/Policies for Jim Smith
Contracting Company, LLC
3. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah,
Kentucky for January 21, 2014
4. Commissioner's Deed for 1006 South 11th Street
Deeds:
a. 902 S. 5th Street - Siener Properties, LLC (MO # 1748)
b. 1216 Salem Avenue - George Lee Payne (MO # 1753)
5. Contracts & Agreements:
a. Police Department Agreement for Uniform Services with Bluegrass
Uniforms (ORD # 2012-12-7997)
b. One -Year Renewal Agreement with Danny Cope and Sons Excavating,
LLC for 2012-2013 Equipment Rental (ORD # 2012-03-7910)
6. KLCIS 2012-2013 Safety Grant Award Notice (ORD # 2013-03-8016)
7. Paducah -Area Community Reuse Organization Financial Statements and
Independent Auditor's Report for the Year Ended June 30, 2013
8. City of Paducah, Kentucky Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the Year
Ended June 30, 2013
9. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for period ending November 30, 2013
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5). -�
MUNICIPAL ORDER
PERSONNEL CHANGES
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 changes on the attached list be approved.
(MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
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APPROVE APPLICATION FOR "HEADS UP DON'T BE IN'TEXT'ICATED"
GRANT PROGRAM
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A
REIMBURSEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,000.00 THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR PRESENTATION OF THE
"HEADS UP DON'T BE IN'TEXT'ICATED" PROGRAM BY THE PADUCAH
POLICE DEPARTMENT", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5). MO#1754; BK 9
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
ACCEPT DONATION OF INDEPENDENCE PARK TO THE CITY
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A
DONATION OF A PARCEL OF REAL PROPERTY KNOWN AS INDEPENDENCE PARK
LOCATED AT 114 FOREST CIRCLE, PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah hereby accepts a donation of a parcel of real property known as Independence Park
located at 114 Forest Circle, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky from Independence
Bancshares, Inc.. This property is valued at $225,000. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized
to execute a Deed of Conveyance and all documents relating to same to transfer the real property
to the City of Paducah.
AMEND ORDINANCE FOR PARK PROPERTIES TO INCLUDE
INDEPENDENCE PARK
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 70, PARKS AND RECREATION, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That Section 70-32, Public Parks, Playgrounds, and Recreational
Areas Available to the Public is amended to include Independence Park located at 114
Forest Circle. This ordinance also renames Henry Clay Park as Albert Jones Park and
renames the Greenway Trail to the Clyde F. Boyles Greenway Trail.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Pederson requested an executive session to discuss collective bargaining and real
estate acquisition.
MAYOR & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None were given.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None were given.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by
KRS 61.810(1)(b).
Collective bargaining with public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: February
4, 2014
City Clerk