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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/27/06JUNE 27, 2006 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, June 27, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). CHAMBER RENOVATIONS Mike Hatton, Public Works Superintendent, presented a power point of the chamber renovations with before and after pictures. Mike thanked the City employees and the vendors involved with the project for all their hard work and effort to complete the job within the one-week time frame. CLARK SCHOOLBUCKNER LANE SEWER PROBLEMS Mayor Paxton explained the Commission had met earlier in the day with a number of residents that experienced sewer backing up into their basements during recent, large rainfall events. He stated both the City and McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency wants to work with the residents and try to help them. OVERTURNED TANKER TRUCK ACCIDENT ON THE LOOP Mayor Paxton stated the City employees, public utility employees and DES responded to the accident in a very professional manner. He thanked everyone for their quick response and added that the City Commission is very proud of those employees. CHAMBER OF COMMERCE "THANK YOU" Dr. Barbara Veazey, President of the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce, personally thanked the City Commission for their support of the Chamber. Other Chamber members in attendance were Jim Tidwell, Phil McIntosh, Vice President of the Chamber, and Danny Murphy, Chairman of Governmental Affairs for the Chamber. Mr. Murphy stated that since the City and County approach legislative matters as "one voice", our area has received a sizeable amount of state funding for economic growth. Mr. McIntosh presented each Commissioner with a Certificate of Appreciation. PROCLAMATION Mayor Paxton presented a proclamation to Maurie McGarvey, of Paducah Bank, proclaiming July 3 through July 7, 2006 as Paducah Bank and Trust Week. Paducah Bank was recognized by the State as the "Best Place to Work". LOCAL REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY At this time, Mayor Paxton called the Commission into a meeting as the Local Redevelopment Authority and turned the meeting over to Trace Stevens, staff committee member. Mr. Stevens presented a power point depicting a timetable and site information of two Army facilities (one at North 12th Street and one on Park Avenue) in Paducah that are no longer required by the U.S. Department of Defense. He then introduced Mr. Lynn Boese, Office of Economic Adjustment Project Manager. Mr. Boese explained that the LRA is responsible for the reuse program of the facilities. The first step is to mail notifications to Homeless Assistance Providers in the PADD area that these facilities are available and request they complete and return a Notice of Intent if they are interested in the facilities. If no Homeless Assistance Provider is interested, the LRA will then decide if the facilities are better suited for public or commercial use. In either case, a draft plan will be presented during a public hearing, the plan will have to be read twice for adoption, and then submitted to HUD. Mayor Paxton thanked Mr. Boese and stated he looked forward to working with him on / this project. At this time, Mayor Paxton adjourned the meeting of the LRA and returned to the meeting of the City Commission. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading of the Minutes for June 13th and June 20th, 2006, 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, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). 1 JUNE 27, 2006 APPOINTMENTS HISTORICAL AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Heather Coltharp as a member of the Historical and Architectural Review Commission to replace Kimberly O'Donnell whose term has expired. This term will expire June 4, 2009; and, WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Fred Vowell as a member of the Historical and Architectural Review Commission to replace John R. Warden whose term has expired. This term will expire June 4, 2009." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Heather Coltharp and Fred Vowell as members of the Historical and Architectural Review Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Fannie Cole as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board to replace Sherline Holland -Cooper whose term has expired. This term will expire June 30, 2009 and; WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Patsy Trabucco as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board to replace Herbert Martin whose term has expired. This term will expire June 30, 2009." Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Fannie Cole and Patsy Trabucco as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the following documents and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: (a) City of Paducah (b) Petraitis Construction Right of Way Bond: (a) Keith Petraitis 2. Contracts/Agreements: (a) Acknowledgement and Guaranty Associated with the Kentucky Oaks Mall Property and Paducah McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency (2006-5- 7129) 3. Deeds: (a) Deed of Partial Release for Property at 3600 Olivet Church Road — Hollie W. Russell and wife, Abbie Russell (M.O. 1165) BIDS PUBLIC WORKS CIVIC CENTER SET-UP 1. Crowdus Maintenance 2. Cole Janitorial Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). :: JUNE 27, 2006 MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, 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, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). PERSONNEL ACTIONS -STAFF PAYROLL INCREASES Commissioner Coleman 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) After discussion by the Commission, the Mayor asked for the vote to be taken. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). Nays, Commissioner Coleman (1). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). ADOPT A PURCHASE AREA REGION NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE JACKSON PURCHASE NATURAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN AS THE OFFICIAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted. Mark Davis with PADD and Kent King with McCracken County DES addressed the Commission explaining this plan is to allow the City and County to work together to reduce loss of life and property damage during a natural disaster. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). M.O.#1224; BK 6; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance 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: Adopting the City of Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2006, through June 30, 2007, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). ORD#2006-6-7137; BK 30; PG. PURCHASE BREATHING APPARATUS EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF ORR SAFETY CORPORATION IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $85,190.00, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF BREATHING APPARATUS EQUIPMENT FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bids of Orr Safety Corporation for sale to the City of breathing apparatus equipment in the total amount of $85,1900.00 for use by the Fire Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). ORD#2006-6-7138; BK 30; PG _ 87 JUNE 27, 2006 UPGRADE EXISTING AIR PACK EQUIPMENT FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID FOR THE UPGRADE OF EXISTING AIR PACK EQUIPMENT FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT, 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 Orr Safety Corporation in the amount of $23,828.00 for upgrade of 28 existing air packs to NFPA compliance used by the Paducah Fire Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). ORD#2006-6-7139; BK 30; PG ACCEPT YOUTH & FITNESS GRANT FOR PARKS DEPARTMENT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR A YOUTH NUTRITION AND FITNESS GRANT FROM THE GENERAL MILLS FOUNDATION FOR THE SUMMER RECREATION DAY CAMP PROGRAM AND THE AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERED THROUGH THE PARKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Grant Agreement with the General Mills Foundation for a Youth Nutrition and Fitness Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 for the Summer Recreation Day Camp Program and the After School Program offered through the Parks Services Department. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). ORD#2006-6-7140; BK 30; PG _ COMMERCIAL WASTE COLLECTION CONTRACT WITH KENTUCKY OAKS MALL Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR SOLID WASTE SERVICES FOR KENTUCKY OAKS MALLS AND RELATED AREAS, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves an Agreement with Kentucky Oaks Mall Company, for supply to the enclosed mall portion of Kentucky Oaks Mall and additionally thereto the building which currently contains Old Navy and David's Bridal with solid waste services, and authorizes the Mayor to execute said agreement. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1). ORD#2006-6-7141; BK 30; PG_ ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION ACCEPT CONTRACT FOR CHERRY CIVIC CENTER EVENT SET-UP Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID 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 City of Paducah hereby accepts the bid of Crowdus Maintenance and Cleaning Services, in an amount not to exceed $36,875.00, for event set-up services for the Robert Cherry Civic Center, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. INCREASE AMOUNT TO PURCHASE ADDITIONAL SOLID WASTE CONTAINERS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH WASTEQUIP HOLT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FRONT -LOADING REFUSE CONTAINERS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 for the purchase of additional front- loading refuse containers in the amount of $1,757.00 for the City of Paducah's Public Works Department/Solid Waste Division, increasing the total purchase to $41,757.00. JUNE 27, 2006 CITY MANAGER REPORT • Calendar Items • Mark Thompson, Parks Services Director, provided information about Friday evenings at Noble Park Amphitheatre and the July 4th activities at the riverfront. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS • Commissioner Coleman had been contacted by Mr. Kelly Hooper who had placed the highest bid on a piece of the City's surplus property located at 1909 Guthrie Avenue but was denied the property. Mr. Hooper wants to build a garage on the / property and/or have a garden. According to Mr. Joel Scarbrough, Inspection Director, the bid was awarded to the second highest bidder because he submitted a better proposal for the use of the property. The second highest bidder has several rental properties in town and wants to build another rental duplex on this property. The City would receive more tax revenue over the years with a duplex built on the property. Mr. Scarbrough also stated that Mr. Hooper's bid was only $300 higher than the second highest bidder. The Mayor asked that the Commission have time to review the bids and asked Mr. Hooper to attend the next Commission meeting on July 11 th Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: July 11 , 2006 G Assistant City Clerk