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NOVEMBER 6, 2007
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, November 6,
2007, 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, Smith, Watkins
and Mayor Paxton (5).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Item II(A), Acquisition of Property for the Olivet Church Road Improvement Project is
pulled from the agenda and will be introduced at a later date.
WORKSHOP
HEALTH INSURANCE REPORT, PREMIUM RECOMMENDATIONS &
PROPOSED PLAN CHANGES
Greg Carlton, Peel & Holland, gave a status report on the proposed health, drug, dental,
and vision insurance plans for 2008. The proposed plans are the Investor Plan, Elite
Consumer and Enhanced Health. Each plan has a different deductible and out of pocket
amount. He is also recommending the City use Humana as its third party administrator.
A detailed copy of his report is in the minute file. Sonya Marshall, on behalf of
Humana, thanked the commission for choosing Humana and briefed the Commission on
who Humana is and what they will do for the City.
REVISE PARKS MASTER PLAN
Parks Services Director Mark Thompson proposed Brandstetter/Carroll prepare an update
of the 2002 Park Master Plan. They completed the 2002 plan. The updated plan will
focus on the greenways, bikeways, the addition of the Armory property, and will mention
the accomplishments the City has completed such as the large shelter at Noble Park,
restroom in Noble Park, skatepark, and sprayground at Blackburn Park. Mr. Thompson
introduced Pat Hoagland of Brandstetter/Carroll. Mr. Hoagland also mentioned that new
projects which have been proposed for the future such as Stuart Nelson Park, girls'
softball complex at Brooks Stadium, and others will also be incorporated into the new
plan.
SOLID WASTE HANDICAP PROGRAM
Earnie Via, Public Works Director, discussed the proposed program. Applications have
doubled for this service. He recommends that the criteria be tightened, that if an
applicant applies has someone in the household over 12 years of age not be considered,
that the City use smaller containers and start charging an extra $5 fee for the backdoor
service. At this time there is no charge.
Commission gave direction to Mr. Via to handle applicants with care during the process
of determining the legitimacy of the application, not charge the $5 surcharge and use the
smaller containers.
CONCLUSION OF TRAFFIC SPEED STUDY ON PECAN DRIVE
Rick Murphy, City Engineer, completed a speed study on the new Pecan Drive between
May 5 and May 14. With the numbers that were gathered Mr. Murphy and Police Chief
Bratton recommend the speed limit be increased from 35 mph to 40 mph from Perkins
Creek Bridge to U.S. 62. From New Holt Road to James Sander Boulevard is Village
Square Drive recommend increase from 25 mph to 30 mph.
Majority of the Commission decided to leave the speed limit as is.
ORDINANCE —INTRODUCTION
HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION GRANT AMENDMENT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2006-12-7218, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION FOR A HOME PROGRAM
HOMEOWNER REHABILITATION GRANT FOR THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE
REVITALIZATION AREA OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby accepts the increase of $1,500 for
the HOME Program Homeowner Rehabilitation Matching Grant award bringing the total
grant award to $376,500. This grant is for the demolition and reconstruction of houses
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for low -to -moderate income homeowners within the Fountain Avenue Revitalization
Area.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Calendar Items
• Request Executive Session for discussion of personnel issues and property
acquisition.
• 2008 Commission Advance will be March 4, 5, & 6, 2008 with Lyle Sumek
• Discussion of Proposed Personnel Actions to be taken on November 13, 2007—
NO DISCUSSION
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Smith -1) Condition of Jetton Auditorium
2) Status of Pettro Mart on Lone Oak Road
3) Look at subdivision development ordinance recommend
change so developers cannot clear cut areas -leave green space
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 topics:
• Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS
61.810(1)(b).
• 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, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: November 13 , 2007
City Clerk
Mayo