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DECEMBER 6, 2005
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers of City
Hall at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 6, 2005, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll
by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Guess, Sirk, Smith,
and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Coleman was absent (1).
WORKSHOP
WELLNESS PROGRAM UPDATE/RECOGNITIONS/PLANS FOR NEXT YEAR
Stephanie Skinner, Benefits Specialist, updated the Board on this year's participation. Numbers
were slightly more. The number of completed Health Risk Assessments dropped. Had a lot of
participation in the 10,000 Step Program and about 100 participants are registered for the gym.
But not all participants average 24 visits in 3 months. Employee physical numbers increased
along with participation in the health education seminars. Hope that next year will get better.
PROPOSED GAS & DIESEL FUEL PREPAYMENT ORDINANCE
Police Chief, Randy Bratton, proposed an ordinance regarding prepayment of gasoline and diesel
fuel at gas stations. The Chief believes this ordinance will decrease the number of drive -offs at
the gas pumps and reduce employee fraud. Mayor Paxton requested the Chief retain more input
from area gas stations to see if they agree with the ordinance.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
City Manager requested that Items II (A), Personnel Actions, and (C) Amend Payroll Table 2 to
Abolish One Position of Public Works Superintendent, on the agenda be delayed until later.
*Note: Action was taken at the end of the meeting after Executive Session.
AMEND PAYROLL TABLE 2 TO CHANGE CLASSIFICATION OF FINANCE
DEPARTMENT REVENUE MANAGER
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order
entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING TABLE 2, CLASSIFICATIONS/ PAY
SCHEDULE, FOR NON -CIVIL SERVICE, POLICE AND FIRE FOR CITY OF PADUCAH
EMPLOYEES," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
M.O.#1175; BK 6; PG
ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY
APPROVE CONTRACT TO EMPLOY COLLECTIVE BARGAINING NEGOTIATOR
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH AND BILL O'BRIEN." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the
Mayor to execute an employment agreement between the City of Paducah and Bill O'Brien, and
setting forth the terms of employment for Mr. O'Brien as Collective Bargaining Negotiator for
the City of Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
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ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
HIRE CONSULTANT FOR WATERFRONT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PROFESSIONAL
PLANNING SERVICES RELATED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF A WATERFRONT
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is
hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement between the City of Paducah and JJR, in
an amount not to exceed $150,000.00 for professional planning services related to the
development of the Waterfront Comprehensive Plan.
Tom Barnett, Planning Dept. Director, requested the Board tour some different cities to see
waterfronts JJR has designed.
DECEMBER 6, 2005
Mayor Paxton announced that U.S. Senator McConnell notified the City that it would receive
$5.3 million in federal funds designated for Paducah's Riverfront Project.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Commission Advance—Feb. 5, 6 & 7 or Feb. 21, 22 & 23
City Manager recommended that the City schedule Commission Advance with Lyle
Sumek and recommended the dates of Feb. 5, 6 & 7. -----The Board agreed to look at
calendars and get back to him with a date as soon as possible.
• Calendar Items
• Requested Executive Session for personnel and collective bargaining discussions.
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).
• Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as
permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that Board come into
Open Session.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, 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 Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
AMEND PAYROLL TABLE 2 TO ABOLISH ONE POSITION OF PUBLIC WORKS
SUPERINTENDENT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that a municipal order
entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING TABLE 2, CLASSIFICATIONS/PAY
SCHEDULES FOR NON -CIVIL SERVICE, POLICE AND FIRE EMPLOYEES OF THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4).
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Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: December 20 , 2005
City Clerk