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JUNE 12, 2007
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, June 12, 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 N(D), Property Acquisition for Riverfront Master Plan was changed to a Municipal
Order and Item V(B), Municipal Aid Agreement with KY Transportation Cabinet was
added to the agenda.
PRESENTATION
DUKE OF PADUCAH AWARD TO BILL FORD
Mayor Paxton presented a "Duke of Paducah" award to Bill Ford.
CITY OF PADUCAH SPOTLIGHT
Matthew Howell, City Manager Intern, spotlighted the teamwork between the Parks Services and
Public Works departments to get repair work completed on the Noble Park Pool in a very short
amount of time so the pool could open for Memorial Day.
MINUTES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
reading of the Minutes for May 22, 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).
APPOINTMENTS
HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Carol Gault and Paul King as
members of the Historical and Architectural Review Commission. These terms will
expire June 4, 2010.
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Carol Gault
and Paul King as members of the Historical and Architectural Review Commission.
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 be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
(a) Asphalt Paving Inc dba API Contractors
(b) Gibson Piping Inc
(c) B H Green & Sons Inc
(d) Tilford Contractors Inc dba Buford Heating & Air
2. Contracts/Agreements:
(a) Barkley Regional Airport for Specific Services (2007-5-7278)
(b) H & G Construction for Paving of Calloway Court (2007-5-7279)
(c) Department of Fish & Wildlife for Construction of a New Boat Launch
Facility (2007-2-7257)
(d) Crounse Corporation and Greater Paducah Economic Development Council
for Economic Incentives (2007-5-7282)
(e) Western Rivers Boat Management Inc, Greater Paducah Economic
Development Council, and Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority
for Economic Incentives (2007-5-7283)
(f) James Marine, McCracken County, Greater Paducah Economic Development
for Economic Incentives (2007-4-7266)
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3. Deed:
(a) Paducah Water Documents for Purchase of Property at 1851 North 8'
Street
• Deed of Conveyance
• Tax Agreement
• Settlement Statement
4. Paducah Water Financial Highlights for April, 2007
5. Notice of Meeting Cancellation for June 5, 2007 for the Board of Commissioners
of the City of Paducah, Kentucky
6. Notice of Called Meeting for May 30, 2007 for the Board of Commissioners of
the City of Paducah, Kentucky
7. Notice of Meeting Cancellation for May 30, 2007 for the Board of
Commissioners of the City of Paducah, Kentucky
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
PRESENTATION
PROFILES OF PAST PADUCAHANS PUBLICATION
John Robertson And Allen Rhodes, Sr. presented copies of the above publication to the
City. Mr. Robertson and Mr. Rhodes are authors of the book. They presented a previous
publication called, "Paducahans Famous & Not So Famous" in 2006 to the City.
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 PAYROLL TABLE — 3% SALARY INCREASE FOR FULL-TIME
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE
CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE TABLE 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.91297; BK 6; PG
APPLICATION FOR GOVERNOR'S 2008 HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM
GRANT FOR A LOCAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION WITH THE
KENTUCKY STATE POLICE FOR A GOVERNOR'S 2008 HIGHWAY SAFETY
PROGRAM GRANT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1298; BK 6; PG
PROPERTY ACQUISTION FOR RIVERFRONT MASTER PLAN
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING TRANSFER AND
ACQUISITION OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY HELD FOR THE
USE AND BENEFIT OF THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1299; BK 6; PG
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TRANSFER FUNDS FROM COMMISSION CONTINGENCY
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $38,520 FROM THE
COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE PARKS DEPARTMENT
PLANT POOL REPAIR ACCOUNT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1300; BK 6; PG
ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY
NOBLE PARK POOL REPAIRS
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE EMERGENCY
REPAIR OF THE NOBLE PARK POOL." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
The Finance Director is hereby authorized to pay Murtco Incorporated, the sum of
$38,518.76, for services required for the emergency repair of Noble Park Pool.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-6-7284; BK 31; PG
MUNICIPAL AID AGREEMENT WITH KY TRANSPORTATION CABIINET
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET,
DEPARTMENT OF GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS, AND THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR ACCEPTANCE OF MUNICIPAL AID FUNDS." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a
contract between the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department
of Governmental Relations, and the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for acceptance of
Municipal Aid Funds for maintenance, reconstruction, or construction of city streets for
fiscal year 2007-2008.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-6-7285; BK 31; PG
ORDINANCES - ADOPTION
USDA SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO PAY THE PADUCAH
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR
CHILDREN'S LUNCHES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City is
hereby authorized to pay to the Paducah Independent School System an amount not to
exceed $31,200, for the. Summer Food Program for children's lunches. The City will be
reimbursed for this expenditure by the Kentucky Department of Education, Division of
School and Community Nutrition.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-6-7286; BK 31; PG
APPROVE HTE LOOKING GLASS SOFTWARE CONTRACT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF
HTE SOFTWARE TO LINK WITH THE GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS
SOFTWARE 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
SunGard HTE, Inc., in the amount of $39,600.00 for the purchase of Looking Glass
Software to link with the Geographic Information Systems Software, and authorizing the
Mayor to execute all documents relating to same.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2007-6-7287; BK 31; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
ADOPT FY2008 BUDGET
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2007, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2008, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES
AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF
CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the City
of Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2008, by
estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City
Government.
CIVIC CENTER EVENT SET-UP CONTRACT RENEWAL
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH CROWDUS
MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING SERVICES FOR EVENT SET-UP SERVICES FOR
THE ROBERT CHERRY CIVIC CENTER, 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 renewal for a period of one (1) year with
Crowdus Maintenance and Cleaning Services, in an amount not to exceed $34,000.00, for
event set-up services for the Robert Cherry Civic Center.
ACQUISTION OF TEXACO PROPERTY IN LOWER TOWN
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 402 NORTH
SEVENTH STREET AND PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO THE MAYOR TO ='
EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY A DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND OTHER
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR SAID ACQUISTION." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves the purchase of real
property located at 402 North Seventh Street in the amount of $68,000, to be used for arts
related events and to serve as an information center for the Lower Town Arts Center and
Downtown Partnership and authorizes the Mayor to execute a Deed of Conveyance
between Western Kentucky Community Development, Inc., and the City of Paducah,
Kentucky, and any other documents necessary for said acquisition.
ACCEPT 2007 U.S. DOT SECTION 112 GRANT FOR RIVERFRONT
DEVELOPMENT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, 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 COMMONWEALTH OF
KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR A SECTION 112 GRANT FOR
REDEVELOPMENT OF PADUCAH'S RIVERFRONT." 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 Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation
Cabinet, in the amount of $2,277,000 for a Section 112 Grant for the redevelopment of
Paducah's riverfront.
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR OPERATION OF GOVERNMENTAL ACCESS
CHANNEL
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR
OPERATION OF THE GOVERNMENT ACCESS CHANNEL 11 AND OTHER
RELATED SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract between the City of Paducah,
Paducah Cable Authority, West Kentucky Community & Technical College and Paducah
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Junior College in an amount not to exceed $70,000.00 for operation of the Government
Channel 11 and related services for the City.
AGREEMENT WITH KYTC DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS FOR ROADWAY
IMPROVEMENTS ON COLEMAN ROAD AT US 60
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET,
DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS FOR THE COLEMAN ROAD/U.S. 60
INTERSECTION ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, for the
Coleman Road/U.S. 60 Intersection Roadway Improvements. The Department will
reimburse the City up to $425,000 for construction expenses incurred during this project.
CLOSE PORTION OF SANDERS AVENUE AND AN ALLEY IN BLOCKS 16 &
17 OF L.D. SANDERS ARCADIA SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF SANDERS AVENUE AND A
15' WIDE ALLEY LOCATED IN BLOCKS 16 & 17 OF THE L. D. SANDERS
ARCADIA SUBDIVISION". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of
Paducah does hereby authorize the closing of a portion of Sanders Avenue and a 15' wide
alley located in Blocks 16 & 17 of the L. D. Sanders Arcadia Subdivision, and further,
authorizes, empowers and directs the Mayor to execute the plat and quitclaim deeds from
the City to the property owners in or abutting the public ways to be closed.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Requested executive session for proposed litigation and possible future acquisition of
real estate
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the
Commission go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following
topic:
• Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by
KRS 61.810(1)(b).
• Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: June 26 , 2007
City Clerk
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