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MAY 8, 2007
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, May 8, 2007, at
5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk,
the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins
and Mayor Paxton (5).
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Paxton presented a Proclamation to Guelda Wooldridge, Director of the Paducah -
McCracken County Senior Citizens Center, proclaiming May 2007 to be "Older
Americans Month". Accompanying Ms. Wooldridge were Arlene Walker, Jewell
Graham, Joe Lawrence, Rose Lawrence, Velma Edmonds, and Nola Bishop; all
participants at the Senior Citizens Center.
MONUMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Commissioner Kaler reported that the Monument Committee met on April 10, 2007.
Members of the Monument Committee are: Commissioner Kaler, Chairperson; Marlene
Andersen, Elaine Oehlschlaeger, John Robertson, Phyllis Stovesand, and Gerry
Montgomery. Mark Thompson, Parks Services Director, and Tommy Thompson, friend
of Mr. Beasley, are serving as advisors to the committee. Hardy Gentry and Leon Dodge,
members of the World War II Monument Committee, along with Pat Kerr, attended the
meeting and presented a detailed design of the WWII monument and requested that it be
placed in Dolly McNutt Plaza on the 5th Street side. Members of the Monument
Committee voted to accept the recommendation of the WWII Committee.
Commissioner Kaler stated why this Committee was formed and that they want to
develop a plan that can be used for monument placement, the type of materials to be
used, and sizes of monuments. The request would possibly go before the Civic
Beautification and then to the City Commission.
City Manager, Jim Zumwalt, then briefed the Commission of the request from Ms. H.
Sylvia Curd, member of the Rosa Parks Monument Committee. The committee would
like to erect a monument in Caldwell Park between Burnett Street and Park Avenue.
However, a portion of a monument, dedicated to Almyr Sherrell Edwards is currently
located in the park. The monument to Mr. Edwards has been placed on Kentucky's
Military Heritage List and would have to be approved for removal and relocation. Ms.
Curd suggests relocating the monument to Oak Grove Cemetery. Mr. Zumwalt asked
that, before we request permission from the Kentucky Military Heritage Council to
remove and relocate the monument, anyone in the community that objects to relocating
the monument to contact City Hall. He will report to the Commission if he receives any
comments objecting the move.
Commissioner Kaler then made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Commission approve the location of the WWII Monument on the 5th Street Side of Dolly
McNutt Plaza.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
CITY OF PADUCAH SPOTLIGHT
Kristin Gregory, Public Information Officer, spotlighted the following employee:
Eric Stuber, Network Administrator for the City Information Systems Department and the
Telecommunications and Information Systems Authority (TISA). He is one of two employees in
the department that works for both the City and County. Kristin also spotlighted some of the
various "hot spot" locations (internet accessibility areas) around the City; Shultz Park, Paducah
Skatepark, Dolly McNutt Plaza. Plans are in process for posting signs in these areas so citizens
are aware of these areas.
MINUTES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
reading of the Minutes for April 17th, April 18th, and April 24th, 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).
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MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
following documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
(a) Galloway Plumbing Inc.
(b) H & G Construction Company Inc. (3)
(c) Metzger Construction
2. Contracts/Agreements:
(a) Memorandum of Capital Sublease between Paducah -McCracken County
Industrial Development Authority and Infiniti Plastic Technologies, Inc.
(2004-4-6784)
(b) Housing Authority of Paducah for a Housing Community Officer (2007-4-
7272)
(c) CMI Heating & AC Inc. for Replacement of Boiler at the Chamber of
Commerce (2007-4-7265)
3. Deed:
(a) Lot 8 of Starlite Plaza Subdivision Phase II (M.O. 1284)
4. Paducah Riverfront Redevelopment Plan — March 2007
5. Fountain Avenue Neighborhood Phase I Revitalization Plan (Final Draft 3/2007)
6. Financial Statement for Edwin J. Paxton Park 2004, December 31, 2005, 2006
7. Operating Budget for Forest Hills Village FY 07-08
8. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for March, 2007
9. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah,
Kentucky for May 1, 2007
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Smith 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, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
AMEND CLASSIFICATION/PAYROLL TABLE FOR PUBLIC WORKS &
POLICE
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION/ PAY SCHEDULE TABLE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1291; BK 6; PG
ADOPT REVISED & RESTATED EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLAN
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A REVISED AND
RESTATED HEALTH INSURANCE MASTER PLAN DATED JUNE 1, 2007 FOR
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MEDICAL, PRESCRIPTION DRUG CARD, VISION AND DENTAL PROTECTION
FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1292; BK 6; PG
APPLICATION FOR KENTUCKY BODY ARMOR GRANT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO
OBTAIN A KENTUCKY BODY ARMOR GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY
GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT, TO BE USED BY THE
PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1293; BK 6; PG
TRANSFER FUNDS FROM INVESTMENT FUND TO FOUNTAIN AVENUE
REVITALIZATION ACCOUNT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $150,000 FROM THE
INVESTMENT FUND TO THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE REVITALIZATION PROJECT
ACCOUNT FOR THE OPERATION OF THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE
NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION PROGRAM," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1294; BK 6; PG
DEMOLITION FUNDS FOR FOUNTAIN AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $37,500 FROM THE
FY2007 COMMISSION CONTINGENCY TO THE INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
DEMOLITION ACCOUNT TO PREPARE LOTS IN THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE
NEIGHBORHOOD FOR THE REVITALIZATION PROGRAM," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1295; BK 6; PG
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
BOYLES BUILDING ROOF REPAIR
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID FOR THE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF ON THE
BUILDING LOCATED AT 325 SOUTH SECOND STREET 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 Atlas Roofing in the
amount of $27,475.00 for the removal and replacement of the roof on the Boyles
Brokerage Building located at 325 South Second Street.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-5-7275; BK 31; PG
2007 GOLD COMMUNITY FUND AWARD
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING
THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL
DEVELOPMENT, TO RECEIVE A GRANT AWARD FOR THE HOTEL
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor
is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Memorandum of Agreement and all
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documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Governor's Office for Local Development,
in the amount of $50,000.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-5-7276; BK 31; PG
AMEND BUDGET FOR APPROPRIATION FOR AIRPORT FINANCES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2006-6-7137, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL .YEAR
JULY 1, 2006, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2007, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND
RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY
GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the annual budget for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2006, and ending June 30, 2007, be amended by a
supplemental appropriation in the amount of $75,000 from the General Fund reserves to
the General Government account for services to be provided by the Barkley Regional
Airport.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-5-7277; BK 31; PG
AGREEMENT FOR AIRPORT FINANCES
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BARKLEY
REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR CONTRACT FOR SERVICES." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a
contract with Barkley Regional Airport in the amount of $12,500 for six months, totaling
$75,000, to provide general aviation and air carrier services to the citizens of McCracken
County. This contract shall expire September 30, 2007.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-5-7278; BK 31; PG
CALLOWAY COURT ASPHALT PAVING UTILIZING KDOH CONTRACT
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH H & G
CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR PAVING OF CALLOWAY COURT
LOCATED IN THE INFORMATION AGE PARK." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract with
H & G Construction Company, Inc., utilizing the Kentucky Department of Highway's
annual In -Place Asphalt Paving Contract, for construction of Calloway Court in the
Information Age Park. The Contract unit price for asphalt base is $60.89 per ton.
Therefore, utilizing the state contract, the cost of asphalt base for this project will be in an
amount not to exceed $24,500.00.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-5-7279; BK 31; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
PADUCAH WATER WORKS PROPERTY PURCHASE LOCATED AT 1851
NORTH 8TH STREET
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 1851 NORTH EIGHTH STREET, PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY,
KENTUCKY, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $70,000.00, BY THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE
COMMISSIONERS OF THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for the
use and benefit of the Commissioners of the Water Works (the "City"), to purchase the real
property located at 1851 North Eighth Street, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky
(the "Property"), for purposes of future planning and system expansion, from Pumping
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Partners, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company, for the purchase price of Seventy
Thousand Dollars ($70,000.00) in accordance with the terms of the agreement previously
entered into between the Commissioners of the Paducah Water Works and the Pumping
Partners, LLC.
PADUCAH WATER WORKS SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "I move that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
SALE OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY HELD FOR THE USE AND
BENEFIT OF THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for the use and
benefit of the Commissioners of the Water Works (the "City") to sell, as surplus real
estate, certain real property in the community of Lone Oak generally known as Lots 1, 2,
and 3 in Block C of the Smithson Subdivision, McCracken County, Kentucky to Joe Gill
and wife, Ann Gill, for the purchase price of One Thousand Dollars ($1,000.00).
CROUNSE HEADQUARTERS MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RATIFYING AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE
GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AND CROUNSE
CORPORATION, WITH RESPECT TO A PUBLIC PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING
THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky to ratify and approve a
Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, the Greater
Paducah Economic Development Council and Crounse Corporation. The Ordinance approves
the form of the Memorandum Of Understanding 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.
WESTERN RIVERS BOAT MANAGEMENT, INC. MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RATIFYING AND APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
COUNCIL, PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY RIVERPORT AUTHORITY, AND
WESTERN RIVERS BOAT MANAGEMENT, INC., WITH RESPECT TO A PUBLIC
PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SUCH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky to ratify
and approve a Memorandum of Understanding between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, the
Greater Paducah Economic Development Council, Paducah -McCracken County Riverport
Authority and Western Rivers Boat Management, Inc. The Ordinance approves the form of
the Memorandum Of Understanding 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.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Calendar Items
Regular Commission meeting for May 15, 2007 has been cancelled so that
Commissioners may attend the Murray State/U.K. baseball game at Brooks
Stadium.
City Manager requested an executive session to discuss IAFF collective
bargaining negotiations.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
• Commissioner Watkins made the following statement: "I have placed my
Kentucky Real Estate License in escrow effective March 31, 2007 in part because
I don't want anyone to have a perception of any impropriety on my part
concerning the sale or purchase of property by the City of Paducah."
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PUBLIC COMMENTS
John Fitzgerald, 3141 Jackson Street, Paducah — Has a complaint with the Inspection
Department regarding the cost of purchasing a permit to make repairs on his home. Joel
Scarbrough, Director of the Inspection Department, advised the Commission that permit
fees are based on the value of the job not the actual cost. Mr. Fitzgerald stated that he has
obtained a contractor that has agreed to make repairs for approximately $7,500 (donating
some items and not charging for some repairs) and that Mr. Scarbrough is basing the
permit fee on the full cost to complete the repairs, $18,000. Mr. Fitzgerald also
complained that Mr. Scarbrough is very defensive and speaks rudely when he tries to ask
questions about this situation. The Mayor asked Mr. Fitzgerald to call Mr. Scarbrough's
office tomorrow to schedule an appointment to discuss this problem and see if they could
work it out.
At this time Mayor Paxton read the portion of the minutes from the April 24, 2007
Commission meeting describing the events that took place with regards to Mrs. Gladys
Sigmon's request to keep her driveway at 2665 Legends Drive, Paducah, as is. He then
read a letter from Mrs. Sigmon dated April 30, 2007 again requesting that the City delay
tearing up her driveway until the next Commission meeting. The Mayor believes that
one sentence from her letter insinuated a threat to the Commission if they proceeded to
remove the portion of her driveway. He stated that the City of Paducah would not
tolerate threats.
Mayor Paxton instructed the City Engineer to do the necessary work, according to the
City Ordinance, within the next 48 hours.
After some discussion, the Mayor again asked each Commissioner their position on this
subject. Again the informal vote was 3 to 2 in favor of following the recommendation of
the City Engineer in tearing out the portion of the driveway and installing a sidewalk that
complies with the adopted standards.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
• Collective bargaining with public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: May 22 , 2007
Assistant City Clerk