HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/19/05JULY 19, 2005
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers of City Hall
at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, 2005, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City
Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was late (1).
WORKSHOP
NIMS IS1700 TRAINING & DOCUMENTATION
Fire Chief Redell Benton & Ron Rathman, Fire Training Officer, explained the paperwork that is
necessary to be completed by the Mayor, Commissioners and departments for the City to become
compliant with the National Incident Management System implemented nation wide by President
Bush. This system sets standards for incident response across all levels of government. The deadline
for filing the paperwork with FEMA is October 1, 2005.
- CELL PHONE POLICY
Greg Mueller, Director of Information Services, presented a draft municipal order establishing a cell
phone policy. The primary purpose for implementing the cell phone policy is so the City will be
compliant with the IRS. City Manager recommended a policy that would allow staff members to
choose between two alternatives. Option 1 is for eligible employees to receive a monthly stipend of
$40. Option 2 is for employees who choose not to accept a stipend and are required to carry a cell
phone they will be provided with a City cell phone but not be allowed to make or accept any personal
calls.
After discussion, the majority of the Board decided to only offer Option 1.
POLICE DEPARTMENT TAKE HOME FLEET PLAN
Police Chief Bratton, Earnie Via, Public Works Director, and Bobby Timmons, Fleet Maintenance
Superintendent discussed the information they have collected regarding the Take Home Fleet Plan.
The recommendation is before the current policy is changed is to gather detailed information by
operating a Pilot Pool Car Program. This gathering of information will begin in September and last
for about 6 months. Ten cars will be chosen that are currently in use and then begin to track the
difference in the wear and tear on the vehicles, how much time they are not in use due to repairs, lack
of visibility in the community, etc.
Mr. Timmons strongly advised the Commission to stay with the Fleet Plan as it is now. Due to the
procedure the City uses now some vehicles are lasting up to 8 to 10 years.
The Commission wants to proceed with the study for 6 months to see if costs can be saved or if the
current plan is more efficient and economical.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
0 Introduced new Risk Manager Cindy Medford.
• Tree Ordinance Update - Public Works Director, Earnie Via, will have recommendations for
persons to be appointed to the Tree Advisory Board at the next commission meeting.
• Calendar Items
• The City Manager will be bringing a policy issue/decision to the Commission regarding the
Paducah Daycare Nursery proposed lease agreement that makes them responsible for a portion
of the maintenance.
Downtown parking time limit
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Lynn Eller, antiques store owner and representative for antique store owners in the downtown area,
spoke against the business license ordinance regulating flea markets or any business which leases or
rents booths or space to individuals. The booth renters and store owners feel they have been thrown
into the same category as flea markets and that booth renters in Antique Malls should not be required
to pay a business license tax.
The Mayor requested the Finance Department see how the ordinance can be revised and come back to
the Board with a recommendation to help solve the issue.
The City Manager requested a commissioner sit in the discussion and help to work through the
problem.
Commissioner Sirk and the Mayor volunteered.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: July 26, 2005
City Clerk
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