HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/10/09MARCH 10, 2009
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, March
10, 2009, 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 Abraham,
Gault, Kaler, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Watkins was absent (1).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Items VIII(B), To Transfer Property to the Paducah Independent School System
was deleted from the agenda and V(D), Approve Application for 2009 KLC
Safety Grant was added to the agenda.
SPOTLIGHT
Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlighted Sgt. Shawn Maxie, of the
Paducah Police Department. Sgt. Maxie is the Patrol Sergeant and has been an
employee of the City for 15 years. He was recognized for graduating from the
Kentucky Leadership Institute's "School of Strategic Leadership" sponsored
through the Department of Criminal Justice on January 10, 2009.
PRESENTATION
McCRACKEN COUNTY 4-H SPEECH WINNERS
David Littlejohn with McCracken County 4-H Office introduced two of the
winners: Lauren Tashin (9 year old division) and Mattie West (14 year old
division). Lauren's speech was about spring break and Mattie West gave her
speech called "Texting is a Social Nuisance".
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that
the reading of the Minutes for February 17th and February 24th, 2009, 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, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
RESOLUTION
AEP RIVER OPERATIONS
Mayor Paxton read the following resolution, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, in
full:
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah, Kentucky supports economic development; and
WHEREAS, AEP Rivers Operations LLC is a valued and leading local marine company;
and
WHEREAS, AEP River Operations LLC committed to expand its existing operation in
Paducah, KY; and
WHEREAS, AEP River Operations LLC is planning to build a 24,000sq. ft. office
building at the corner of Marine Way and Oscar Cross St; and
WHEREAS, AEP River Operations LLC expects to occupy the new office building in the
2nd or 3`d quarter of 2010; and
WHEREAS, AEP River Operations LLC currently employs 13 people in Paducah; and
WHEREAS, AEP River Operations LLC projects to employ 75 people in Paducah; and
WHEREAS, AEP River Operations LLC successfully applied for the Kentucky Jobs
Development Act (KJDA) authorized by the Kentucky Economic Development
Finance Authority; and
WHEREAS, in order for AEP River Operations LLC to receive the maximum amount of
incentives from the state, a local match must be provided;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah, Kentucky commits to waive
one-half of the City's 2 percent occupational license fee as new jobs are created
for a period of 10 years as the required match for the Kentucky Cabinet for
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Economic Development Act KDJA incentive and as authorized and approved by
Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority (KEDFA) and thus
allowing AEP River Operations LLC to receive the maximum state benefit.
SECTION 2. As a candidate of the City's match commitment, AEP
River Operations LLC will commit to provide the City's Finance Director an
annual copy of the company's Kentucky Department of Revenue Schedule
KJDA-T, Annual KJDA Report and all other relevant forms the company
submits to the Kentucky Department of Revenue pertaining to the KJDA
Incentive so that the City can confirm that the conditions of the occupational
license fee waiver continues to be met.
SECTION 3. That the Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is
authorized to sign the grant application, statement of assurances and any and all
other documents necessary for the submission of the application and
development of the project.
SECTION 4.This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and
after its adoption.
DATED this day of March, 2009.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the
approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Eddie Barker and
Robert Johnston as members of the Commissioners of Water Works. These terms
will expire January 6, 2013."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that
the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing
Eddie Barker and Robert Johnston as members of the Commissioners of Water
Works.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler and
Mayor Paxton (4).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
following documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
a) A & K Construction Inc.
b) Central Paving Company of Paducah (2)
C) Crowder Disaster Recovery
d) D & D Construction
e) Faughn Electric Inc.
f) Florence & Hutcheson Inc.
g) Hannan Supply Company
h) Ivitts Plumbing Contractors Inc. (2)
i) M P Lawson Construction, LLC
j) Murtco Inc.
k) Wilkins Construction Company, Inc.
Labor & Material Payment Bond: Crowder Disaster Recovery
Performance Bond: Crowder Disaster Recovery
2. Contracts/Agreements:
a) Paducah Bomb Squad 2008 Homeland Security Grant Award
(2008-11-7489)
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b) Martin, Colson, Hale & Henderson for Analysis of Business
License Tax Revenue (2009-2-7517)
c) Morris Fencing Inc. for Installation of Fencing at Brooks Stadium
(2009-2-7518)
d) Fountain Avenue Construction Financial Assistance Program -
Brazier, 530 North 16th Street (2008-7-7435)
e) Fountain Avenue Construction Financial Assistance Program-
Crysup, 1601 Madison Street (2008-7-7435)
f) Peel & Holland Consultant Contract for 2009 (2009-1-7511)
g) Neel -Schaffer, Inc. for Monitoring & Management Services for
Debris Removal Resulting from the 2009 Ice Storm (2009-2-7520)
h) Crowder Disaster Recovery for Clean -Up and Removal of Debris
Resulting from the 2009 Ice Storm (2009-2-7519)
3. Revolving Line of Credit with Community Financial Services Bank not to
exceed $500,000 for a Portion of Construction Costs for the Fountain
Avenue Project (2008-10-7481)
4. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for January, 2009
BIDS
INSPECTION DEPARTMENT
ROOF REPLACEMENT OF PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY 911
BUILDING
1. Atlas Roofing Contractors, Inc.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
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 following list be
approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
LINCOLN WOODS PROPERTY ACQUISTION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628 CUSTIS
STREET IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,500 BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be
adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1435; BK 7; PG
ACCEPTANCE AND TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO WKCTC
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE
DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 314 NORTH 14TH
STREET IN LIEU OF FORECLOSURE TO THE CITY AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSIDERATION CERTIFICATE IN THE
DEED, FURTHER THE CITY AUTHORIZES THE TRANSFER OF 314
NORTH 14TH STREET TO PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE AND
AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO EXECUE A DEED FOR SAME," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1436; BK 7; PG
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APPROVE APPLICATION FOR 2009 KLC SAFETY GRANT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A
2009 MATCHING SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 FROM
THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR THE PURCHASE OF
REGISTRATIONS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE RISK MANAGEMENT
DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler and
Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1437; BK 7; PG
ORDINANCES - ADOPTION
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR SAFETY SURFACING FOR BOUNDLESS
PLAYGROUND AT NOBLE PARK
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY DAVID WILLIAMS &
ASSOCIATES FOR INSTALLATION OF ADDITIONAL SAFETY SURFACE
FOR THE BOUNDLESS PLAYGROUND IN NOBLE PARK, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Finance Director is hereby
authorized to pay to David Williams & Associates, the sum of $4,730 for
installation of additional safety surface for the boundless playground in Noble
Park.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. 2009-3-7521; BK 32; PG
PURCHASE MOBILE DATA TERMINALS FOR POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF MOBILE DATA TERMINALS FOR
USE IN THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Finance Director of the City of Paducah is
authorized to pay the total sum of $53,469.52 to GTSI Corp. for the purchase of
13 mobile data terminals for the Paducah Police Department and authorize the
Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler and
Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2009-3-7522; BK 32; PG
AMEND ZONING REGULATIONS FOR JUNKYARDS
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SECTION 126-111, HEAVY INDUSTRIAL ZONE (M-2), OF
CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That
Sec. 126-111 (M-2), Heavy Industrial Zone, of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, amends the provisions for
Principal Permitted Uses for junkyards to not allow stored materials to be visible
from any roadway.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2009-3-7523; BK 32; PG
AMEND REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMITTAL OF ZONING OR
ANNEXATION PLANS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as
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follows: That Section 176, Amendments and Development Plans of Chapter 126,
Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is amended
to require that when all final zoning or annexation plans are submitted the
applicant shall also make a digital submission which complies with the
requirements of Sec. 39(d), "Form and Contents of Final Plat" of Chapter 102,
"Subdivisions".
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4). ORD.#2009-3-7524; BK 32; PG
AMEND SUBDIVISION REQUIREMENTS TO INCLUDE SUBMITTAL
OF DIGITAL PLANS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 102, SUBDIVISIONS, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance
is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah amends Chapter 102-39, "Forms
and Contents of Final Plat," to require a digital copy of final subdivision plats to
be submitted when paper copies are submitted after approval of the preliminary
plat by the Commission and the fulfillment of the requirements of the subdivision
regulations.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. #2009-3-7525; BK 32; PG
ROOF REPLACEMENT OF PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY 911
BUILDING
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF ATLAS ROOFING CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR
REPLACEMENT OF THE ROOF FOR THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN
COUNTY 911 BUILDING, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Atlas Roofing Contractors, Inc.,
in the amount of $39,875.00 for replacement of the roof for the Paducah -
McCracken County 911 Building, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract
for same. This expense will be shared equally between the City and the County.
Therefore, the total amount paid by the City will be $19,937.50.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler and
Mayor Paxton (4). 2009-3-7526; BK 32; PG
ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION
PURCHASE X-RAY MACHINE FOR THE PADUCAH BOMB SQUAD
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that
the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE
SOURCE PURCHASE OF AN X-RAY MACHINE SYSTEM FOR THE
PADUCAH BOMB SQUAD AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance
Director to make payment to Logos Imaging, LLC, in the amount of $36,116.00,
for purchase of an x-ray system for the Paducah Bomb Squad and authorizes the
Mayor to execute all documents relating to same.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
4.1.Commission Advance scheduled for March 9th and 10th was cancelled due
to the facilitator becoming ill.
❖ Next Tuesday, March 17th there will be a commissioner's workshop.
❖ Rick Murphy, City Engineer—Storm debris cleanup:
➢ 91 Kentucky residents have been
employed to help with the cleanup
➢ 33,000 cu. yards of material have
been picked up
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➢ 10% complete
❖ At the last commission meeting, the Commission announced their
intention was to interview two more candidates for the position of police
chief. One of the interviewees has declined to be interviewed because he
has accepted employment elsewhere. Question: Does the Commission
want to look for another candidate or just interview the one additional
candidate? Majority of the Commission agreed if there is another
qualified candidate that Slavin Consultants recommends they will
interview two.
❖ The City Manager requested executive session for the following three
purposes: personnel issue -police candidate, economic development, and
union negotiations.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Abraham suggested that since the Kentucky Revised Statues does
not differentiate between regular meetings and workshop meetings that the Board
change the rule and allow "Public Comments" to be added to workshop agendas.
MOTION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that
during all meetings when the City Commission discusses and/or votes on official
business, that citizens be allowed to speak on those subjects.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault and Kaler (3).
Nays, Mayor Paxton (1).
Mayor Paxton commented that the choosing of a police chief candidate should not
be a political choice. That Interim Police Chief Joslyn is doing a fine job and the
Commission is not going to hurry and make a decision. The Commission wants
to choose the best possible candidate.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Rosa Scott, NAACP President --concern of hiring process for police chief.
Dhominyc Lightfoot—He is not happy with the hiring process for selecting a
police chief candidate. He has filed for a petition to hold a political rally for
political action and invited the public to attend the rally.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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).
❖ 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).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: March 24, 2009
City Clerk