HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-18-2014MARCH 18, 2014 379
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, March 18, 2014,
at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street,
Mayor Kaler presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered
to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5).
PRESENTATION
BARBECUE ON THE RIVER, INC.
David Boggs with Barbecue on the River gave a brief presentation. A summary from the
City Commission Highlights prepared by Public Information Officer Pam Spencer is
below.
"Presentation about Barbecue on the River Festival
David Boggs with the Barbecue on the River Festival made a presentation
to the Mayor and Commissioners providing a preview this year's 20th
anniversary festival, a breakdown of the festival finances, and the
festival's history. Boggs says the first festival was held for one day with
less than a dozen barbecuers. Now the festival has grown to three days
in length with 40 barbecuers and 34 non -barbecue food vendors
participating in the 2013 festival. Boggs says the festival always has been
a charitable event with each participant encouraged to provide at least
20 percent of their proceeds to charity. Boggs says, "The charities and
barbecuers handle the money themselves. The money does not come
through the festival." Boggs says after the festival each participant
submits a charitable accountability form signed by the participant and
the charity representative that shows the monetary donation. Boggs says
the 2013 Barbecue on the River festival generated $448,288.22 for more
than 75 non -profits and charities. Regarding revenue for the festival,
Boggs says the 2013 festival took in $39,926 in participant fees and
$98,294 in proceeds from fundraising including soft drink sales,
sponsorships, and Porkstock. Festival expenses totaled $108,710.
Expenses include items such as security, utilities, entertainment fees, and
marketing. This year's festival will be September 25-27. Boggs says a
kickoff for this year's festival will be held in May. For more information
about the Barbecue on the River Festival, visit www.bbgontheriver.org."
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
KY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY — DISTRACTED DRIVING
ENFORCEMENT GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A
REIMBURSEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,120 THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR SPECIFIC TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and
Mayor Kaler (5). M.O.#1760; BK 9
FY2013 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF
PADUCAH PLANNING DEPARTMENT TO EXECUTE AN ONLINE
APPLICATION FOR A FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY GRANT THROUGH
THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY
MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,325.00, FOR FUNDING TO BE
USED FOR THE SMOKE ALARM INSTALLATION PROGRAM," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and
Mayor Kaler (5). M.O.#1761; BK 9
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MARCH 18, 2014
CITY MANAGER REPORT
The consultant, Almont & Associates, will be here next Tuesday to give a report about E-
911 operations.
MAYOR & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None were given.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None were given.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: March 25,2014
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City Clerk