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FEBRUARY 26, 2008
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 26,
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 Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Coleman was absent (1).
PRESENTATION
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION "2ND ANNUAL EVENING OF
PERFORMANCE"
Mary Thorsby and Berniece Belt of the Human Rights Commission announced that the
"2nd Annual Evening of Performance" will be May 30, 2008, at the Luther F. Carson
Center. This event is to celebrate the many talents of Paducah and will consist of singers,
musicians, dancers, poets, and other entertainers.
SPOTLIGHT
RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT
Rick Murphy, City Engineer, met with the project manager of JJR and reviewed the
Riverfront Development Phase I plan. The memorandum of understanding has been
executed and work will begin soon. Phase I entails the transient boat dock and the
Schultz Park renovation.
FLOODWALL OPERATIONS AND OPERATORS
Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlighted floodwall operations and operators
of the Floodwall Division/Engineering Department. There are 4 full-time operators that
maintain up to 12.2 miles of floodwall--9.2 mile of earthen levee and 3 miles of concrete
floodwall. During times of high water up to 30 temporary pump plant operators may be
utilized. River levels as far as Pittsburgh are monitored every day.
MINUTES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading
of the Minutes for January 15th, January 22"d , February 5th, and February 19th, 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 Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4).
APPOINTMENTS
BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment and reappointments: "WHEREAS,
subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following
reappointments as members of the Brooks Stadium Commission:
Carol Brooks and Howard Finley — terms expire December 5, 2008
Commissioner Buz Smith — term will expire December 31, 2008
Greg McKeel and Dr. Frank Hideg — terms expire December 5, 2009
Don Dixon — term will expire December 5, 2010
Leo Green — term will expire December 5, 2011; and
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I
hereby appoint Bill Pinkston as a member of the Brooks Stadium Commission to replace
Coy Stacey. This term will expire December 5, 2011."
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the recommendations of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Carol
Brooks, Howard Finley, Commissioner Buz Smith, Greg McKeel, Dr. Frank Hideg, Don
Dixon and Leo Green and appointing Bill Pinkston as members of the Brooks Stadium
Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4).
PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY URBAN RENEWAL & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Buford Wilson and Valerie Pollard to
the Paducah -McCracken County Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency.
These terms will expire February 23, 2012."
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Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Buford Wilson
and Valerie Pollard as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Urban Renewal and
Community Development Agency.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
following documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
(a) Central Paving Company of Paducah
(b) D & D Construction of Paducah
(c) Wilkins Construction Company Inc. (General Liability & Concrete
Program)
Rider Changing Amount of Bond
(a) Ivitts Plumbing Contractors Inc.
2. Contracts/Agreements:
(a) Barkley Regional Airport for Specific Services (2008-1-7390)
(b) Change Order #1 for Columbia/Arcade Roof (2008-1-7383)
(c) Change Order #1 for Chamber of Commerce HVAC Replacement (2008-1-
7380)
(d) McKeel Equipment Company for Purchase of 4 x 4 Utility Vehicles (2008-1-
7382)
(e) West Kentucky Community & Technical College, Paducah Junior College for
Operation of the Governmental Access Channel (2007-11-7367)
(f) Municipal Equipment for Purchase of a Sub Compact Sweeper (2008-1-7381)
(g) McCracken County Interlocal Cooperation Agreement with Amendments for
911 Emergency Communication Services (2007-11-7368)
(h) Transient Dock and Schultz Park Memorandum of Understanding with JJR
(M.O. 1366)
(i) Kentucky League of Cities Insurance Services 2007-2008 Safety Grant Award
Notice (2008-1-7387)
(j) Nunez Norte, LLC for Economic Incentives (2008-1-7386)
(k) C. H. Johnson Consulting, Inc. for Assistance with the Tax Increment
Financing District (2008-2-7392)
Deeds:
(a) 626 Burnett Street (M.O. 1331)
(b) Peck Property on the South Side of Cairo Road (1999-12-6142)
(c) 5101 Hinkleville Road Parcel # 07 (2008-1-7385)
(d) 5145 Hinkleville Road (2007-12-7373)
(e) 3485 Olivet Church Road (2007-10-7344)
(f) 3510 Olivet Church Road (2007-11-7357)
(g) 3520 Olivet Church Road (M.O. 1329)
(h) 3535 Olivet Church Road (M.O. 1330)
(i) 3528 Olivet Church Road (M.O. 1318)
0) 5250 Enterprise Drive (M.O. 1320)
(k) 5245 Enterprise Drive (M.O. 1319)
(1) 3550 Olivet Church Road (2007-11-7358)
(m) 3235 Olivet Church Road (M.O. 1353)
3. Paducah -McCracken County Convention & Visitors Bureau Financial Statements
for the Year Ended June 30, 2007
4. Housing Authority of Paducah Financial Statements for the Year Ended March
31, 2007
5. Barkley Regional Airport Authority Financial Statements for the Year Ended June
30, 2007
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6. Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation Financial
Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2007
7. Paducah Water Financial Statements for November and December, 2007
8. Notice of Cancellation of the Meeting for the Board of Commissioners for
February 12, 2008
9. City of Paducah, KY Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Year ended
June 30, 2007
BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
COMPOST YARD WASTE & DEBRIS GRINDING SERVICES
1. EWR/Simply Mulch
2.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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 Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (44).
REVISE PAYROLL CLASSIFICATION TABLE AND TABLE 3 -PAY RANGES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICAITON/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE AND TABLE 3 -PAY RANGES, FOR
THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4). M.O.#1367; BK 7; PG
APPROVE APPLICATION FOR 2008 LAND AND WATERCONSERVATION
FUND GRANT FOR BALCKBURN COMMUNITY PARK IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR A 2008 LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $76,000.00, THROUGH THE KENTUCKY GOVERNOR'S
OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FOR THE BLACKBURN COMMUNITY
PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4). M.O.#1368; BK 7; PG
APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS TO FULFILL AGREEMENT WITH
MERRYMAN HOUSE
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal
Order that the Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $55,000.00 FROM
THE COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE MERRYMAN HOUSE
PROJECT ACCOUNT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4). M.O.#1369; BK 7; PG
ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY
COMPOST GRINDING CONTRACT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
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ACCEPTING THE BID OF EWR/SIMPLY MULCH FOR THE CITY'S
REQUIREMENT OF GRINDING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with EWR/Simply Mulch for the
City's requirement of grinding services in the amount of $500.00 per hour for a term of
one year and contains an option to renew at the same terms for three additional one-year
periods.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4). ORD. #2008-2-7394; BK 31; PG
ORDINACES - ADOPTION
RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION & UTILITY EASEMENT AT 3445 OLIVET
CHURCH ROAD
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR ACQUISITION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3445
OLIVET CHURCH ROAD FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT
PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized
to execute a Deed of Conveyance and all documents relating to same, with Anna Pearl
Price for acquisition of a portion of real property located at 3445 Olivet Church Road as
right of way and permanent public utility easements for the Olivet Church Road
Improvement Project, for and in consideration of $96,000.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4). ORD.#2008-2-7395; BK 31; PG
RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISTION & UTILITY EASEMENT AT 3536 OLIVET
CHURCH ROAD
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY FOR ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 3536 OLIVET CHURCH ROAD FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD
IMPROVEMENT PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is
hereby authorized to execute a Deed of Conveyance and all documents relating to same,
with Matthew D. Goodacre and Kathy S. Goodacre for acquisition of a portion of real
property located at 3536 Olivet Church Road as right of way and a permanent public
utility easement for the Olivet Church Road Improvement Project, for and in
consideration of $22,000.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor
Paxton (4). ORD.#2008-2-7396; BK 31; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
REVISION TO INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR E-911 SERVICES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
WITH AMENDMENTS INCORPORATED BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, AND THE COUNTY OF McCRACKEN, KENTUCKY, FOR 911
EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: That the Mayor is authorized to execute an Interlocal Cooperation Agreement
with Amendments Incorporated between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and the County
of McCracken, Kentucky, for 911 Emergency Communications Service. The amendment
provides for the appointment of the McCracken County Jailer to serve on the Paducah -
McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board due to federal policy
prohibiting agents of the local Alcohol Tobacco and Firearms office from serving on the
Board.
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AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE FOR OFF-STREET PARKING
REGULATIONS
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 126-71, OFF-STREET PARKING AND LOADING AREAS, OF CHAPTER
126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Sec. 126-71, Off -Street
Parking and Loading Areas, of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby amended to reduce the size of a parking spaces
from 10 x 20 ft. to 10 x 18 ft. and to establish new parking regulations for Retail Stores
and Shopping Centers.
APPROVE CONSULTANT CONTRACT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE
SERVICES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MID -
AMERICA AGENCY SERVICES, INC., TO PROVIDE CONSULTING SERVICES
REGARDING THE CITY OF PADUCAH' S HEALTH INSURANCE". This ordinance
is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a
contract with Mid-America Agency Services, Inc., in the amount of $60,000.00 for
consulting services on issues pertaining to the administration of the City of Paducah's
health insurance for 2008. An additional fee of $150 per hour, subject to a minimum
retainer of $3,000.00, will be charged for services requested by the City or the City's
legal counsel.
RESCIND ORDINANCE FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO WILLIAM
CLARK MARKET HOUSE MUSEUM
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the
Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN
ORDINANCE RESCINDING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-11-7214 AND AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING THE TERMINATION OF AN OPTION TO PURCHASE HELD IN
FAVOR OF THE WILLIAM CLARK MARKET HOUSE MUSEUM TO
MUNICIPALLY OWNED PROPERTY LOCATED AT SOUTH 2ND STREET AND
KENTUCKY AVENUE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: On September 3,
1996, City and the William Clark Market House Museum (the "Museum") did execute
and enter into an Option to Purchase the 2nd and Kentucky Property (the "Option to
Purchase") for the construction of a new museum building (the "Project"). By mutually
agreement City and the Museum agreed to relocate the Project to an alternative site also
owned by City and located at South Second Street and Adams Street, Paducah, Kentucky,
(the "2nd and Adams Property"). By Ordinance No. 2006-11-7214, adopted November
28, 2006, the City authorized and approved the termination and cancellation of the
Option to Purchase as to the 2nd and Kentucky Property and declaring the 2nd and Adams
Property to be surplus property and approving the sale of the 2nd and Adams Property to
the Museum. Prior to the consummation of the transactions approved and authorized by
Ordinance No. 2006-11-7214, the Museum acquired another alternate site for the Project,
and subsequently City and the Museum mutually agreed to terminate and cancel the
Option to Purchase as to the 2nd and Kentucky Property and the previously approved sale
of the 2nd and Adams Property. This ordinance rescinds in its entirety Ordinance 2006-
11-7214, adopted on November 28, 2006, and authorizes and approves the termination
and cancellation of the Option to Purchase and authorizes the Mayor to execute same.
CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF A 30' ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCK 69
LOCATED NORTH OF 8 T STREET AND EAST OF NORTHVIEW STREET
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF A 30' ALLEY LOCATED IN
BLOCK 69 NORTH OF 8TH STREET AND EAST OF NORTHVIEW STREET." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah does hereby authorize the
closing of a portion of a 30'alley located in Block 69 north of 8ffi Street and east of
Northview Street, and further, authorizes, empowers, and directs the Mayor to execute a
quitclaim deed from the City to the property owners in or abutting the public ways to be
closed.
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ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FOR 2008-2009 UNDERAGE DRINKING
ENFORCEMENT GRANT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND
ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY STATE
POLICE FOR A 2008-2009 UNDERAGE DRINKING ENFORCEMENT 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 State Police for a 2008-2009 Underage Drinking Enforcement Grant award in
the amount of $15,700.00 for advertising, equipment purchases, and man-hours for the
educational and enforcement components of underage drinking enforcement. This
program will reimburse 100% of approved expenses and does not require any local cash
or in-kind match.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Steve Doolittle, Acting City Manager, reported City Manager Zumwalt
recommended appointing Steve Ervin as Interim Planning Director
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Dr. Daniel Everett, business owner at 3205 Central Avenue, and Dr. Kelly Estes, business
owner of 3217 Central Avenue, voiced their opposition to the proposed use of the former
DES building on North 32"d Street being used as a recycling drop-off location facility.
Mayor Paxton requested an executive session to discuss a business proposal.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
• 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).
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: March 11 , 2008
City Clerk