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Home My WebLink About01/17/06JANUARY 17, 2006 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 17, 2006, at 5:00 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). PUBLIC HEARING TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT FUNDS GRANT APPLICATION— GREENWAY TRAIL Mark Thompson, Director of Parks Services, presented an update regarding the Greenway Trail. The Greenway Trail is a trail that will be approximately 10' wide and 5 miles long for pedestrians and bicycles that will connect Perkins Nature Preserve, Stuart Nelson Park, Noble Park and Schultz Park. The Transportation Enhancement Funds application is for construction of the portion of the Trail that starts at the riverfront next to Campbell Street to just east of the Brookport Bridge, approximately 2 miles long which will consist of asphalt pavement. Handouts have been distributed to citizens by the Grants Administrator with questions pertaining to the development of the Greenway Trail. More specifically the questions ask if the citizens support it or don't support it. These handouts will be sent along with the application to the state. On June 30, 2006, the state will announce who will receive funding for their projects. Mayor Paxton made the statement that the Commission is in full support of the development of the Greenway Trail. OPEN PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, to open the public hearing for the Transportation Enhancement Funds Grant for the further development of the Greenway Trail. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). Citizens who spoke in support of the Greenway Trail: Martha Emmons Craig Brown Scott Bridges Gina Dunning Mr. Mike Boatwright owns the land around the proposed development of the next phase of the Greenway Trail. He expressed his concern because it could go through his backyard. He asked for some consideration to be given at the time when the next phase of the Greenway Trail is being developed. CLOSE PUBLIC HEARING Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the public hearing be closed at this time. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). WORKSHOP: SOLID WASTE OPERATIONS & FEE ORDINANCE BRIEFING Earnie Via, presented recommendations that will enhance solid waste services, compost operations and the pick up of brush and debris. Recommendations include: Refuse Service Currently Pro osed Call-back Service No Charge Residential - $15 Commercial - $25 Commission Response – Try for a 6 -month period and have Mr. Via give a progress report in 6 months. N. JANUARY 17, 2006 Rollout for Private Currently Neighborhood Parties/Church Events None Associations/Churches- No charge Brush & Debris Intake if give a 7 -day notice Private parties/Other Events — 1-6 rollouts: $20 delivery includes 1 dump 7 + rollouts: $35 delivery includes Commission Response — Agree with recommendation Dump Fees 1 dump Non-residents $5 per rollout for each additional Regular Vehicles: dump Commission Response — Do as proposed but add charitable organizations to the same rate as the Neighborhood Assoc/Churches. Door -to -Door Pick Up Non -Handicap People: $10 $35 + cost of rollout Handicap: no charge No change Commission Response — Agree with recommendation Construction Dumpsters $50 deliver & $55 dump $75 delivery — Dump cost based on Dump Trucks: tip fee and material weight Commission Response — Agree with recommendation Some of the future refuse services discussed were as follows: • Hire consultant to advise on commercial operation options • Purchase portable dumpster scale • Set rate hikes based on CPI • Eliminate enterprise zone discount upon sunset (2007) Compost Operations: Currently Proosed No dumping fee Brush & Debris Intake • Charge non -city residents & commercial vendors • No stumps • No logs over 8' long and/or 18" diameter Commission Response — Agree with recommendation Dump Fees Non-residents Regular Vehicles: Pick-up Truck $5 Sm. Trailer (under 18") $5 Lg. Trailer (over 18") $10 Leaf Box $10 Dump Trucks: Single Axel $10 Double Axel $15 Triple Axel $20 Semi Truck $35 Commission Response - Agree with recommendation Compost Mulch Wood Chips $5 $5 Wood Chip Compost $5 $5 Leaf Compost $10 $15 Premium Compost $10 $15 Mulch fee is based on 2 '/Z yd bucket. Commission Response — Agree with recommendation Compost Recommendations: Hire an additional operator Purchase scales JANUARY 17, 2006 Purchase brash/tree grinder Brush & Debris Pick Up: Current Proposed No charge Short term plan: Base fee on pile size materials: Choices — Free Piles Clean Pay Piles $15 Pay Piles $25 Pay Piles $35 Pay Piles ****Piles are charged based on operator judgment until scales are purchased. Commission Response — Agree with recommendation Per the Commission -- All recommendations are to be put on a 6 -month schedule and Mr. Via is to come back to the Commission with an update. RECOMMENDATION ON SIZE AND FUNDING OF BOAT RAMP PROJECT BEHIND EXPO CENTER Commissioner Sirk reported that the City has been working with the State Department of Fish & Wildlife to get a grant to help build a boat ramp at the riverfront. A copy of the cost estimates for different ramps are in the minute file and attached to it is a diagram of the proposed layout of the ramp. This estimate also shows the amount of the grant funded by the State and the portion the City would have to match. The City's match can be from donated property, value of leased land, and engineering services such as in-kind construction of the access road, parking lot or donation of materials needed for construction. Commissioner Sirk recommended a 6 -lane ramp. The Commission agreed to recommend to JJR, the consultant that the City hired to submit a plan for the riverfront development, a 6 -lane ramp but leave the number of parking spaces and the location to be determined by JJR. CITY MANAGER REPORT • Calendar Items Requested Executive Session Reminder Commission Advance is February 5tH, 6tH and .7tH May have to cancel meeting on February 28tH COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Commissioner Sirk asked for an update on residence located at 3250 Madison. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: • Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). Upon motion meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: March 14 , 2006 City Clerk E