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Home My WebLink About04/10/07223 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, April 10, 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). PROCLAMATION VOLUNTEER MONTH Mayor Paxton presented a proclamation proclaiming 2007 as the 27h Anniversary of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program to Al Knudsen, Director of Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (R.S.V.P.) and Guelda Wooldridge, Executive Director of Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Center. GPS RECYCLE NOW A group of citizens have created the Greater Paducah Sustainability Project for recycling. Group members are Merle Paschedag, Rene Nunez, Chad Beyer, Mark Mayfield and Robert Johnson. They are interested in developing a full service recyclable program for the City and County residents. They requested the Commission form a committee with two proposed plans: 1) Short term for immediate recycling program 2) Long term recycling program All commissioners are supportive of this project and thanked GPS for taking the initiative in getting this project started. CITY OF PADUCAH SPOTLIGHT Kristin Gregory, Public Information Officer, spotlighted the following employees in the Planning Department: Rene Nunez, Artist Relocation Program Coordinator Merle Paschedag, Fountain Avenue Code Enforcement Manager MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the reading of the Minutes for March 27, 2007, 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 Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). APPOINTMENT PADUCAH MAIN STREET BOARD OF DIRECTORS Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Patience Renzulli as a member of the Paducah Main Street Board of Directors to replace Cynthia Gardner whose term has expired. This term will expire March 1, 2010; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Chuck Tate as a member of the Paducah Main Street Board of Directors to replace Jeannine Searcy who has resigned. This term will expire March 1, 2008." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Patience Renzulli and Chuck Tate as members of the Paducah Main Street Board of Directors. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: (a) Louisville Paving Company, Inc. (b) Jeff Reed Excavating (c) ABC Homes 2. Contracts/Agreements: (a) Southern Roofing Company for Roof Replacement on the Chamber of Commerce Building (2007-2-7250) (b) Paducah Area Painters Alliance for Specific Services (under $20,000 — no Commission action required) (c) Melrose Display Company for the July 4, 2007 Fireworks Display (under $20,000 — Commission action required) 224 APRIL 10, 2007 (d) LifeServices EAP for Employee Assistance Program (under $20,000 — no Commission action required) 3. Deeds: (a) 230 Clements Street (M.O. 1254) (b) 2620 Jones Street (M.O. 1253) (c) 2526 Tennessee Street (M.O. 1252) 4. Section 8 Streamlined Annual PHA Plan for FY 2007 (M.O. 1276) 5. Section 8 Administrative Plan (M.O. 1275) 6. Section 8 Housing Utility Allowance Plan (M.O. 1274) 7. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for February, 2007 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PLAN Tom Barnett, Director of the Planning Department, gave a staff consultant presentation recommending the adoption of the Riverfront Development Plan as prepared by JJR Consultants. Stan Spees, an advocate for keeping vehicular traffic access open to the riverfront between Broadway and Kentucky Avenue, presented a supporting petition with 5,203 signatures to the Commission. Hayden Bloodworth, concerned citizen, spoke in support of keeping the same access area open to the public. ADOPT RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH' S RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PLAN," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1282; BK 6; PG PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Watkins 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 Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). $5,000 APPROPRIATION TO WWII MONUMENT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER, $5,000 FROM THE COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE CITY'S WORLD WAR II MEMORIAL ACCOUNT" be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1282; BK 6; PG ADOPT FLEET PLAN Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE FY08 FLEET PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1283; BK 6; PG ACCEPT PROPERTY FROM STARLITE ENTERPRISES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED IN STARLITE PLAZA SUBDIVISION, PHASE II, TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE FOR SAME," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1284; BK 6; PG 225 APRIL 10, 2007 AMEND PAYROLL CLASSIFICATION TABLES Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE AND GRADE, CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR CITY OF PADUCAH EMPLOYEES," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1285; BK 6; PG 2008 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FEE GRANT APPLICATION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FEE GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY JUSTICE CABINET FOR IN -CAR CAMERAS," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1286; BK 6; PG 2007 U.S. BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN AN ONLINE 2007 U.S. BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT AWARD THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1287; BK 6; PG ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY ACCEPT BID FOR COMMERCE CENTER HVAC Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID FOR INSTALLATION OF A NEW HVAC SYSTEM AT THE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CENTER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of CMI Heating & AC Inc., in the amount of $103,913.00 for installation of a new HVAC unit at the Chamber of Commerce Center, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-4-7265; BK 31; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION AMEND CITY COMMISSION ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CH.2, ADMINISTRATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah amends the order of business for the meetings of the Board of Commissioners to include public comments at the beginning of the meeting and to allow persons to speak for three minutes unless the presiding officer authorizes an extension of time. LOST on call of the roll, nays, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (4). Yeas, Commissioner Coleman (1). MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR JAMES MARINE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY, THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, THE PADUCAH- MCCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY, AND JAMES MARINE, INC.,FOR A PROJECT TO LOCATE A NEW BUSINESS VENTURE WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND MCCRACKEN COUNTY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City") to approve a Memorandum of Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City"), the County of McCracken, Kentucky ("County"), the Greater Paducah Economic Development Council ("GPEDC"), the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency (the "JSA"), and James Marines, Inc. ("James Marine"). Pursuant to the MOU the City, County, and JSA are to provide certain economic incentives to James Marine in order to induce James Marine to locate its new business venture with the boundaries of the Paducah and McCracken County. James 226 APRIL 10, 2007 Marine, through its wholly owned subsidiary Jamesbuilt Specialty Vessel Construction, LLC, proposes to establish within the boundaries of the James Marine property, located off Clarks River Road, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, a business operation for the manufacturing of specialty marine vessels, including tugboats and towboats. The Ordinance approves the form of the MOU 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, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-4-7266; BK 31; PG ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FOR HOTEL METROPOLITAN MUSEUM Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FOR RENOVATIONS FOR THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN MUSEUM." 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 Governor's Office for Local, Development to accept a grant award in the amount of $50,000.00 for the preservation and renovation of the Hotel Metropolitan Museum Project. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-4-7267; BK 31; PG ZONE CHANGE REVERSION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1179 LONE OAK ROAD AND 110 & 114 SYCAMORE STREET Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONE REVERSION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1179 LONE OAK ROAD, 110 SYCAMORE STREET AND 114 SYCAMORE STREET, FROM B-1, CONVENIENCE AND SERVICE ZONE TO R-2, LOW/MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorize zone reversion for property located at 1179 Lone Oak Road, 110 Sycamore Street and 114 Sycamore Street from B-1, Convenience and Service Zone to R-2, Low/Medium Density Residential Zone, and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-4-7268; BK 31; PG ORDINANCES – INTRODUCTION STREET NAME CHANGE—GREEN STREET TO D.A.V. (DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS) Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RENAMING GREEN STREET TO D.A.V. DRIVE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the name of Green Street located from Chamblin Avenue (now closed) crossing Irvin Cobb Drive to Brown Street be renamed to D.A.V. Drive. PADUCAH HOUSING AUTHORITY CONTRACT FOR FY2008 Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY FOR HOUSING COMMUNITY OFFICER." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and the Housing Authority of Paducah for the position for Housing Community Officer. APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR MARKT HOUSE ROOF Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE MARKET HOUSE ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 for an increase in the amount of $13,000.00 with Bouldin Roofing Company, for replacement of damaged decking for the Market House Roof Replacement Project, increasing the total contract price to $48,000.00. APRIL 10, 2007 APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR FIRE STATION #5 ROOF Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 FOR FIRE STATION #5 ROOF REPLACEMENT PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING A TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM COMMISSION CONTINGENCY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves and authorizes the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $12,685.00 with Bouldin Roofing Company, for installation of wood roof decking for Fire Station #5 Roof Replacement Project, increasing the total contract price to $23,869.00, and authorizes the Finance Director to transfer funds in the amount of $10,448.20 from Commission Contingency. CITY MANAGER REPORT • Calendar Items • City of Paducah/McCracken County Spring Cleanup will be April 14th from 7:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Commissioner Kaler—Several citizens have inquired why the speed limit on the new portion of Pecan Drive is 35 m.p.h. Rick Murphy, City Engineer, responded that the road was designed for 45 m.p.h., but the property owners along the road wanted the road posted at 35 m.p.h. and the City did verbally agree to set it at 35 m.p.h. Commissioners asked Rick Murphy, City Engineer, to do an engineering study to see if the speed limit should be increased and come back to the Commission with his findings. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: April 24 , 2007 City Clerk 227