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NOVEMBER 15, 2005
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers of City
Hall at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 15, 2005, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll
by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (3). Commissioner Guess was late (1). Commissioner Sirk was absent (1).
ANNOUNCEMENT
VOLUNTARY SMOKE FREE ADVISORY COMMITTEE
Mayor Paxton introduced the members of the committee as Susan McClellan, Meagan Cody,
Craig Kittner, and Deanna Wise. Their job will be to carry out the tasks recommended by the
Smoking Ban Task Force. This includes trying to determine the needs of the citizens and what
they want as a smoke free environment in restaurants and to provide information and
encouragement to restaurant owners who want to participate in being smoke free.
ORDINANCE — ADOPTION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH INGRAM
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
OF PADUCAH TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH INGRAM BARGE COMPANY."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized
to enter into an agreement with Ingram Barge Company wherein the City commits $300,000.00 to
fund the renovation, construction and improvements of municipally related facilities to
accommodate the construction of Ingram's multiple story operations center to be located along
Third Street, and as a part thereof, do define Ingram's responsibility for employee withholdings
under Article IV, Section 106-81 et seq. of the Paducah Code of Ordinances.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3). ORD.
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ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT, MARQUETTE
PROJECT LOAN TO RIVERPORT
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY, THE GREATER PADUCAH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, AND THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY
RIVERPORT AUTHORITY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance
authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky to approve and enter into an Interlocal Cooperative
Agreement between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, the County of McCracken, Kentucky, and
the Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority, a body corporate and politic, pursuant to
Sections 65.210 to 65.300, inclusive, of the Kentucky Revised Statutes, as amended (the
"Interlocal Act"). The Ordinance approves the form of the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement
presented to the Board of Commissioners of the City, with such changes therein as shall not be
adverse to the City and may be approved by the Mayor.
The Interlocal Cooperative Agreement sets forth the common plan of finance that the City of
Paducah and County of McCracken will be providing to the Paducah -McCracken County
Riverport Authority to assist it in the purchase of a certain tract of real property located at 2308
South 4"' Street, Paducah, Kentucky, together with all improvements, fixtures and appurtenant
property rights, privileges, fleeting and riparian rights thereto, in order to foster economic
development along the Ohio and Tennessee Rivers.
WORKSHOP
CABLE FRANCHISE BRIEFING
Hardy Roberts, Chairman of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority and Greg Mueller,
Director of Information Systems for the City, gave a status report for preparation for negotiations
for the cable franchise agreement that expires with Comcast in January 2006. Mr. Roberts
provided the Board with copies of the Cable Authority Renewal Plans.
Mr. Mueller reported that a draft ordinance has been prepared and an agreement to start
negotiations. What we are going to ask for?
➢ Upgrade of system
➢ PEG Channel — continue support in funding
➢ Customer service standards
➢ Maintaining existing institutional network that we currently use for the fire departments
or education purposes.
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Commissioner Guess arrived at this time.
TAX INCREMENTAL FINANCING
Tom Barnett, Planning Director, explained that Planning is recommending the City create a Tax
Incremental Financing District (TIF district). This would be a district located in the downtown
area. Any payroll tax or property tax that is collected over a set baseline would go into this fund
and would be distributed by the Urban Renewal Board. These funds could be used for
infrastructure improvements, economic development/incentives, or other projects of the City.
Time frame could be set for up to 20 years and is proposed to begin January 1, 2006.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Report on Leaf Pickup — Earnie Via, Public Works Director, reported the City is averaging over
70 tons pickup a day. Public Works is studying the progression of the pilot program and will
come back to the Board with a report.
Announcement
Mayor Paxton announced the OVC Baseball Conference signed a new 3 year contract. Mayor
thanked Doc Hideg, Leo Green, Parks Director --Mark Thompson, and Greg McKeel for being
instrumental in this endeavor.
City Manager requested Executive Session to discuss collective bargaining strategy and economic
development.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Coleman — Large structure that is being built on Guyline Drive. Residents are
afraid that owner will have a business in the structure.
2151 & Old Mayfield Road— Someone trying to open business in building. Inspection Department
says they are not in compliance but the State says they are. Tenant is requesting some assistance
to find out the problem.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, 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).
➢ 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).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: December 13 12005
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