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Home My WebLink About01/24/0611 JANUARY 24, 2006 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers of City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 24, 2006, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3). Commissioners Coleman and Guess were absent (2). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS City Manager informed the Commission that the municipal order for changes for Solid Waste was changed to an ordinance. PROCLAMATION Mayor Paxton presented a proclamation to Al McKeown proclaiming Catholic School week as January 29th through February 4, 2006. PRESENTATIONS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT FOR INTELLECTUAL CAPITAL PROGRAMS Joe Frampton, CEO, Paducah Bank, presented information of how successful the Arts & Neighborhood Revitalization/Artist Relocation Program has been not only for Paducah Bank but also for the City. There has been an approximate total of $19.4 million in private investment in the neighborhood. The City has spent approximately $1,312,000 over a 5 -year period. Mr. Frampton believes that in order for Paducah to move to the next level in the program the City needs to commit $500,000 annually in the budget for the next 7 to 10 years. Dr. Veazey expressed the interest of the West Kentucky Community and Technical College to be a part of Paducah's dream. The college would like to enter into a partnership with the City and with others invested in Lowertown, Downtown, and the County to invest in the future. Would like to also help make the vision of the Art School as a reality. Want to be a part of the dream of Paducah. SITE VISIT TO DOWNTOWN PADUCAH/DOWNTOWN MANAGEMENT SERVICES Danny James, Regional President of Regions Banks also serves as President of the Main Street Organization, updated the Commission about the Site Visit to Downtown Paducah/Downtown Management Services recommendation by Kent Burnes. Mr. Burnes was hired by Main Street to look at Paducah's downtown and give a recommendation of how to make Paducah's downtown a true destination. Mr. Burnes completed a study of which a copy is in the Minute file. His recommendation includes marketing the City and Lowertown as one and he also provided a strategic plan. FY2005 AUDIT REPORT Mike Rundle & Sheila Barger from Kemper CPA Group reported that they have concluded the audit for FY2005. Mr. Rundle stated the report was exemplary and has been forwarded to the GFOA. MINUTES Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading of the Minutes for January 3rd and 10th, 2006, 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 Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3). APPOINTMENTS BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Lela Cederholm as a member of the Board of Adjustment. This term will expire August 31, 2009." Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Lela Cederholm as a member of the Board of Adjustment. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). 12 JANUARY 24, 2006 PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Earl Tyler and Paul E. Feldsein, Jr. as members of the Paducah Planning Commission. These terms will expire August 31, 2009." Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Earl Tyler and Paul E. Feldsein, Jr., as members of the Paducah Planning Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). i PADUCAH HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following appointments and reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the Paducah Human Rights Commission: Melissa Murphy, to replace Louise Cooper James Turner, to replace Lloyd Fortune These terms will expire July 24, 2008 Art Davis, to replace Dennis Jackson, this term will expire July 24, 2007; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Charles Turok, whose term will expire July 24, 2008." Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Melissa Murphy, James Turner, Art Davis and reappointing Charles Turok to the Paducah Human Rights Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the following documents be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: (a) Brehm Striping Company, Inc. (b) Chase Environmental Group, Inc. (c) Luther Snow Concrete (d) Lonnie Wiggins Concrete 2. Right of Way Bond: (a) Thomas Concrete 3. Contracts/Agreements: (a) Concrete Renewal Contract with Wilkins Construction Company for the City's Concrete Program (2004-5-6819) (b) Lose & Associates for Architect Services for Paducah's Skate Park at Noble Park (c) Pavement Marking Renewal Contract with Brehm Striping Company, Inc. for the City's Pavement Marking Program (2004-5-6822) (d) Deferred Exchange of Real Property between Marquette Transportation, Inc. and GPEDC, Inc. (2005-9-7007) (e) A&K Construction, Inc. Closing Documents between McCracken County Industrial Development Authority, GPEDC and A&K Construction 4. Amendment No.2 Reducing the Amount of the Letter of Credit for CHD Group, LLC (2004- 1-6752) 5. Notice of Called Meeting on January 23, 2006 for the Board of Commissioners 6. Notice of Called Meeting on January 18, 2006 for the Voluntary Smoke -Free Advisory Committee Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). 13 JANUARY 24, 2006 MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Sirk 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) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). EXTEND COVERAGE FOR SMOKING CESSATION PRODUCTS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 8A TO THE REVISED HEALTH INSURANCE MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). M.O. 1186; BK 6; PG TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT APPLICATION FOR GREENWAY TRAIL GRANT Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION TO THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR REIMBURSEMENT FUNDS 1N THE AMOUNT OF $500,000 FOR A 2006 KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM FOR THE GREENWAY TRAILS PROJECT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). M.O.#1187; BK 6; PG CREATE POSITION OF EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING TABLE 1, CLASSIFICATIONS/ PAY SCHEDULE, CIVIL SERVICE, FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT," be adopted." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). M.O.#1188; BK 6; PG ORDINANCES — ADOPTION CLOSE KEILER STREET Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF KEILER STREET LOCATED BETWEEN BROADWAY AND KENTUCKY AVENUE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby closes a portion of right-of-way located between Broadway and Kentucky Avenue known as Keiler Street, authorizes the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed and signature on the plat of survey and grants an ingress -egress easement on said plat. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). ORD.#2006-1-7067; BK 30; PG MUNICIPAL ORDER — TRANSFER PROPERTY FROM KEILER STREET CLOSING Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY ACQUIRED THROUGH THE KEILER STREET CLOSING LOCATED AT THE WESTERN PORTION OF KEILER STREET (NOW CLOSED) LOCATED BETWEEN BROADWAY AND KENTUCKY AVENUE (PREVIOUSLY CLOSED) TO THE FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). M.O.#1189; BK 6; PG 14 JANUARY 24, 2006 ACCEPT 2005 BUFFER ZONE PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT A GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A VULNERABILITY REDUCTION PLAN." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary to accept a grant in the amount of $98,609.00 through the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security for implementation of a Vulnerability Reduction Plan. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). ORD.#2006-1-7068; BK 30; PG AMEND BUDGET FOR AMNESTY PROCEEDS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2005-6-6988, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2005, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2006, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amend the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2005, and ending June 30, 2006, by increasing the General Fund and Investment Fund revenues and expenditures by $320,000. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). ORD.#2006-1-7069; BK 30; PG APPROVE CONTRACT WITH GREG CARLTON Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GREGORY W. CARLTON FOR CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Gregory W. Carlton in the amount of $57,000.00 for consulting services on issues pertaining to the administration of the City of Paducah's health insurance for 2006. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). ORD.#2006-1-7070; BK 30; PG APPROVE RENEWAL RATES FOR HEALTH INSURANCE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLAIMS OF WISCONSIN (EBC) FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, ACCEPTING RENEWAL RATES FROM AGENCIES INCLUDED WITHIN THE HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah approves a contract with EBC to provide health insurance third party administrative services effective January 1, 2006, accepts renewal rates, negotiated annually, for services provided by agencies partnered with EBC, and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). ORD.#2006-1-7071; BK 30; PG PURCHASE POLICE CRUISER Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF A POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLE FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 15 JANUARY 24, 2006 CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Paducah Ford, Inc. in the amount of $19,899.00, for sale to the City of one 2006 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor pursuit vehicle for use by the Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). ORD.#2006-1-7072; BK 30; PG PURCHASE AUTOMATED SIDEARM LOADER FOR SOLID WASTE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, INC., FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE AUTOMATED SIDEARM LOADER FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Municipal Equipment, Inc., in the amount of $214,490.14, for sale to the City of one automated sidearm loader, for use by the Solid Waste Division/Public Works Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3). ORD.#2006-1-7073; BK 30; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION FINAL AMENDMENT — FY2005 BUDGET Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2004-6-6827, ENTITLED, `AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2004, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2005, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT."' This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Ordinance No. 2004-6-6827, to reflect actual revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PWW FOR PECAN DRIVE/BUCKNER LANE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH WATER WORKS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS REQUIRED FOR THE PECAN DRIVE/BUCKNER LANE ROADWAY PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract between Paducah Water Works and the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for reimbursement for actual materials installed during the Pecan Drive/Buckner Lane Roadway Project, estimated at $150,000. In the event additional materials exceeding this estimated amount are required to complete said project, payment of all materials actually installed shall be made to Paducah Water Works by the City. AMEND SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CH. 94, SOLID WASTE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah is amending the Solid Waste Ordinance to include services for Short-term Services, Special Services, and policies regarding compost. CITY MANAGER REPORT • Calendar Items Requested a brief executive session to discuss negotiations. 16 JANUARY 24, 2006 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: • Collective bargaining with public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: March 14 , 2006 'L&7 -W7" � F/dLex GC. City Clerk