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AUGUST 23, 2005
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers
of City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 23, 2005, 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).
PROCLAMATION
UNITED WAY
Mayor Paxton read a proclamation proclaiming September 1, 2005, as the "Official Kick
Off' day for the United Way of Paducah -McCracken County fundraiser.
85TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 19TH AMENDMENT
Mayor Paxton read a proclamation proclaiming August 26, 2005, as the "85th
Anniversary of the 19th Amendment".
MINUTES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
reading of the Minutes for August 9th and August 16th, 2005, 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 Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (5).
APPOINTMENTS
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY
Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Buz Smith as a member of the
Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency. This term will expire November 30,
2006.
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Buz Smith
as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, and Mayor
Paxton (4).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
following documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
(a) Earl Dawson Equipment, Inc.
2. Performance Bond for B. H. Green & Son
3. Contracts/Agreements:
(a) EBC Master Plan Document Amendments #4A and #5A (M.O.# 1149 and
# 1150)
(b) Change Order #1 with H&G Construction Company for Phase I Pecan
Drive/ Buckner Lane Extension Project (2005-8-7002)
(c) Engineering Service Contract with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. for Pecan
Drive/Buckner Lane Extension Project (2005-8-7000)
(d) Owner -Contractor Agreement with Jim Smith Contracting Company for
Pecan Drive/Buckner Lane Extension Project (2005-8-7001)
(e) License Agreement with American Society of Composers, Authors and
Publishers (ASCAP)
4. Deed of Correction between J.E.D.D. and City of Paducah for land inadvertently
omitted in the original Deed.
BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS/FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION
LEAF LOADER MACHINE
1. Municipal Equipment, Inc.
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2. Municipal Equipment, Inc.
PUBLIC WORKS/FLEET MAINTENANCE DIVISION
POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLES
1. Paducah Ford
2. Countryside Motors
PUBLIC WORKS/SOLID WASTE DIVISION
LEAF BAGS
Paducah Woodenware
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (5).
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, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5).
APPROVE APPLICATION FOR KY 2005 BUFFER ZONE PROTECTION
PROGRAM GRANT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR FUNDS
IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000, FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF A VULNERABILITY
REDUCTION PLAN," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1152; BK 6; PG
ACCEPT TRANSFER OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1909 GUTHRIE AVENUE
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1909 GUTHRIE AVENUE TO THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED FOR
SAME," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O.#1153; BK 6; PG
ORDINANCES - ADOPTION
CITY OF PADUCAH LICENSE FEE AMNESTY ORDINANCE
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF FINANCE TO IMPLEMENT A ONE-TIME
OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEE AMNESTY PROGRAM, WAIVING PENALTIES
AND INTEREST FOR DELINQUENT OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEES OWED BY
APPLICANTS TO THE PROGRAM WHO HAVE FAILED TO FILE RETURNS
AND/OR PAY OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEES WHICH ARE DELINQUENT AS
OF AUGUST 31, 2005, AND WHO VOLUNTARILY FILE RETURNS AND REMIT
FULL PAYMENT OR WHO VOLUNTARILY FILED RETURNS AND REMITTED
FULL PAYMENT OF OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEE DUE PRIOR TO
SEPTEMBER 1, 2005, AND HAVE A LIABILITY CONSISTING SOLELY OF
PENALTY AND INTEREST REMAINING AS OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2005, SAID
PROGRAM TO RUN THROUGH OCTOBER 31, 2005. This Ordinance is summarized
as follows:
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This ordinance provides for the approval and implementation of an occupational
license fee amnesty program (hereinafter "Amnesty Program"), which fees are imposed
pursuant to the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, Chapter 106,
Articles III and IV, Sections 106-61 through 106-193. This ordinance will allow the
Director of Finance to implement an amnesty program to waive penalties, interest, and
criminal prosecution against any applicant which makes an application for participation
in the amnesty program, files any and all required tax returns, and remits payment by
October 31, 2005, of all tax amounts, which are due and payable as of September 1,
2005. If, upon further review of the application and returns, the City of Paducah
determines that an applicant for the amnesty program owes additional occupational
license fees beyond those paid by the applicant at the time the application and return were
submitted to the City, the City will notify the applicant and the applicant will have thirty
(30) days to remit the additional amount due. In exchange for the benefit of participation
in the amnesty program, applicants will waive any and all rights to protest the imposition
or payment of the occupational license fees,due. Any applicant who fails to pay any and
all amounts due within the applicable time frame, will not receive amnesty pursuant to
this program and will be responsible for payment of all taxes, penalties, and interest and,
additionally, may be subject to the criminal prosecution all as provided by the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Paducah. This ordinance also allows the Finance Department
to adopt administrative regulations, policies, rules, forms, or instructions reasonable and
necessary to implement this Ordinance. Further, this Ordinance authorizes the Finance
Department to advertise and publicize the OLF Amnesty Program in order to maximize
awareness of and participation in the program.
Adopted on call of the rolls, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2005-8-7003; BK 30; PG
AMEND PADUCAH'S ZONING ORDINANCE
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING
SECTION 126-72, SCREENING REQUIREMENTS, AND AMENDING SECTION
126-79, "MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE HOMES," OF CH. 126.
"ZONING" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Due to the adoption of new
landscape regulations Section 126-72 is abolished in its entirety; Section 126-79,
"Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes," is amended to change compatibility
standards to be compliant with KRS 100.348. These standards will ensure that when a
qualified manufactured home is placed in a residential zone it is compatible, in terms of
assessed value, with existing housing.
Adopted on call of the rolls, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2005-8-7004; BK 30; PG
APPROVE FINAL SUBDIVISION/DEDICATION FOR EXTENSION OF
CAMPBELL STREET
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING
THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF HARPER INDUSTRIES, CITY
OF PADUCAH, MIDWEST TERMINAL, INC., AND PADUCAH-McCRACKEN
COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED
ADJACENT TO CAMPBELL STREET AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH
FLOODWALL, AND ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT OF WAY
AND PUBLIC EASEMENTS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approve
final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed final
subdivision of property of Harper Industries, City of Paducah, Midwest Terminal, Inc.,
and Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation for property located
adjacent to Campbell Street and City of Paducah Floodwall, and accepting the dedication
of public right of way and public easements. In addition, the City of Paducah hereby
authorizes the Mayor to subscribe a certificate of approval on the plat.
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Adopted on call of the rolls, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2005-8-7005; BK 30; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
AUTHORIZE RADIO SERVICE AGREEMENT TO INCLUDE RADIOS FOR
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICE
AGREEMENT INVENTORY ADJUSTMENT FORM WITH MOTOROLA FOR
FY2005-2006." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Service Agreement Inventory Adjustment Form for
an increase in the amount of $912.60 for the City of Paducah's radio service agreement
for FY2006 for all city -owned radios, increasing the total contract price to $59,210.28.
APPROVE INSTALLATION CONTRACT FOR TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING SIEMENS BUILDING TECHNOLOGIES, INC., TO COMPLETE
PHASE ONE OF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL UPGRADE FOR THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance
Director is authorized to pay an amount not to exceed $48,126.98 to Siemens Building
Technologies, Inc., for completion of phase one of the traffic signal upgrade for the City
of Paducah, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
PURCHASE 3 LEAF LOADER MACHINES
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF THREE GIANT VACUUM LEAF LOADER
MACHINES FOR USE IN THE 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 total amount of $56,670.00, for two Giant Vacuum Leaf Loader
Machines trailer mounted and one Giant Leaf Loader Machine skid mounted for use in
the Public Works Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
PURCHASE 10 POLICE VEHICLES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLES FOR THE
PADUCAH POLICE 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 Paducah Ford, Inc. in the amount of $198,990.00,
for sale to the City of ten 2006 Ford Crown Victoria police interceptor pursuit vehicles
for use by the Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for
same.
PURCHASE 500,000 LEAFBAGS FOR FY2006
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH WOODENWARE FOR SALE TO THE CITY
OF LEAF BAGS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City accept the bid of
Paducah Woodenware to sell to the City leaf bags for use in the City's Yard Waste
Collection Program for FY2006, in the amount of $65,800.00, and the City hereby
authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract' for same.
APPROVE CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES:
PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEMS
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
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AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a contract with Paducah Area Transit System in the
amount of $250,000.00 for public transportation services for the Paducah/McCracken
County area. This contract expires June 30, 2006.
PURCHASE PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
y AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PURCHASE
PARTNERSHIP FOR PROGRESS FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a
contract with Purchase Partnership for Progress in the amount of $300,000.00 for specific
services for the Paducah area. This contract shall expire June 30, 2006.
PADUCAH MAIN STREET
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 A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH
MAIN STREET FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Paducah Main
Street in the amount of $95,000.00 for specific services. This contract shall expire June
30, 2006.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager requested an executive session for an economic development briefing.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Sirk distributed a letter from Lowertown Artists, Business People and
Residents requesting alcohol be sold on Sundays. (A copy is in the Minute file.)
Commissioner Smith expressed his concern of graffiti being on the railroad bridges
specifically at 31St and Jefferson and the one over 32"d Street — What is the policy?
Who is responsible to have it painted?
Mayor Paxton thanked the Public Works employees who participated in cleaning up the
Information Age Park for the opening of the Law School.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
• A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject
matter would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a
business entity, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: September 13 '2005
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