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JANUARY 11, 2005
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers
at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 2005, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon
call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the following answered to their names:
Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Sirk was
late (1).
PRESENTATION
Mark Thompson stated that the Public Hearing for the skate park will be on January 31,
2005 at the Civic Center beginning at 6:30 pm.. He also asked Ro Morse to say a few
words about the need for the skate park.
Mayor Paxton presented Ro with a plaque of appreciation for all her hard work to make
Paducah cleaner and for her excellent service to the City.
Mark informed the Commission that Rose Concrete Products won the National Precast
Concrete Association Award for the work and design of the Noble Park entrance way.
HOLIDAY LIGHTS AT NOBLE PARK
Brent Shelton with Paducah Power distributed a report detailing the amount of money and
canned goods collected during the holidays. Total of monetary donations was $29,304.18,
total canned goods collected was 29,449 and total number of visitors to the park was
51,813. The park was closed six days during the holiday season due to snow. Mayor
Paxton expressed appreciation to Paducah Power and the participating separate sponsors
for their annual gift at the light show to the community.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Paxton presented a proclamation to the American Red Cross (Sue Henry was
present to accept the proclamation) proclaiming January as "Volunteer Blood Donor
Month".
CURRENT FLOODING SITUATION
Rick Murphy gave an update to the Commission on the flooding situation, an overview of
the floodwall, earthen floodwall and pump plants and that the current prediction from the
Army Corps of Engineers did not necessitate installing the floodgates.
CITIZEN CONCERNS
Rev. W. G. Harvey expressed concern with the problem of citizens putting signs (yard
sales, advertisements, etc.) on power poles. He asked the Commission to begin enforcing
the Ordinance prohibiting this. Mayor Paxton asked the City Manager to check into the
Ordinance and involve the departments responsible for enforcing this ordinance.
MINUTES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
reading of the Minutes for December 14, 2004 and January 4, 2005, be waived and that the
Minutes of said meetings 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 MAIN STREET INC. BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint David Nelson as a member of the Paducah
Main Street Inc. Board of Directors to replace Patti Blakeman, who has resigned. This
term will expire March 1, 2006, and;
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint
Jenean Searcy as a member of the Paducah Main Street Inc. Board of Directors to replace
Randy Davis, whose term has expired. This term will expire March 1, 2008."
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Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing David Nelson and
Jenean Searcy as members of the Paducah Main Street Inc. Board of Directors.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5).
PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge Executive, I
hereby appoint Beverly McKinley to replace Hari Chopra, who has resigned, to the
Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau. This term will expire
December 31, 2005."
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton and jointly with the McCracken
County Judge -Executive in appointing Beverly McKinley as a member of the Paducah -
McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS & BIDS
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
following documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates
of Insurance:
(a)
Bogard Trucking & Excavating Inc.
(b)
Butler Concrete & Construction Inc.
(c)
Comcast of Paducah Inc.
(d)
Hannan Supply Company Inc.
(e)
M P Lawson Construction LLC
(f)
Webb's Pest Control Inc.
(g)
Wilkins Construction — General Liability
(h)
Wilkins Construction — Concrete Program 2004-2005
(i)
Wilkins Construction — Parks Project
2. Contracts/Agreements:
(a) Purchase Partners for Progress First Amendment to Contract for Services
(2004-7-6842)
(b) Wagner Wholesale, LLC d.b.a. Smoke Shop Renewal Agreement for the
City's requirement of fuel (2004-11-6898)
(c) Paducah Ford for purchase of one Container Carrier & Chassis (2004-11-
6896)
(d) Richard's Small Engines for purchase of four Commercial Grade Mowers
(2004-11-6895)
(e) CMI Equipment Sales for purchase of one New Way Front Loader Refuse
Truck (2004-12-6901)
Deed:
3. (a) 512 North 5th Street, 533 North 5th Street, and 525-527 North 8th Street
properties transferred to Urban Renewal and Community Development
Agency of Paducah (MO# 1105)
4. City of Paducah's Annual Budget for Fiscal Year 2004-2005
5. Paducah Water Works Financial Report June 30, 2004
6. Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency Financial Statement June 30,
2004
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7. Mayor's Appointments to the Barkley Regional Airport Authority Air Board
8. Notice of Cancellation for the December 21St and December 28th , 2004 Board of
Commission Meetings
9. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for October 2004
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5).
NOMINATION OF MAYOR PRO TEM
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that Commissioner
Buz Smith be nominated and elected Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Paducah, to serve in
this capacity until the expiration of his present term as City Commissioner.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, and Mayor Paxton
(4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Smith 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 Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5).
AMEND CITY HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. IA
TO THE REVISED HEALTH INSURANCE MASTER PLAN DOCUMENT FOR
EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). M.O. # 1107; BK 5; PG
ORDINANCES — EMERGENCY
EBC HEALTH PLAN RENEWAL RATES
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce and 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, 2005, 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 Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6905; BK 30; PG
ACCEPT AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST FUND GRANT FROM KHC
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE
KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION FOR AN AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
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FUND GRANT FOR THE CHRISTMAS IN APRIL PROGRAM". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Grant
Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Housing Corporation to
obtain a matching grant in the amount of $84,000.00 for an Affordable Housing Trust
Fund Grant for the Christmas in April Program.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6906; BK 30; PG
ORDINANCES - ADOPTION
REVISE VACATION LEAVE ORDINANCE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 78-32(a),
VACATION LEAVE, OF CHAPTER 78, PERSONNEL, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The
City of Paducah hereby amends vacation accrual to reflect the accrual of vacation time to
be the same for all City of Paducah fulltime employees.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6907; BK 30; PG
PURCHASE REAR LOADER REFUSE TRUCK
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE REAR -LOADING REFUSE COLLECTION
CHASSIS AND BODY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah accepts the bid of Duckett Truck Center, Inc., in the amount of $107,603.00, for
sale to the City of one rear -loading refuse collection chassis and body, 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 Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6908; BK 30; PG
PURCHASE FIRE HOSE & APPLIANCES
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
BID FOR THE PURCHASE OF FIRE HOSE AND APPLIANCES, FOR USE BY THE
FIRE 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 Bluegrass Fire Equipment Company in the amount of
$15,390.00 for the purchase of fire hoses and appliances, and authorizes the Mayor to
execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6909; BK 30; PG
ZONE CHANGE 5510 CAIRO ROAD
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE
PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5510 CAIRO ROAD,
AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT
SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezone property located
at 5510 Cairo Road from B-1, (Convenience & Service Zone) to M-1, (Light Industrial
Zone), and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6910; BK 30; PG
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LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING SECTION
83, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah hereby creates Section 126-83, Landscape Regulations, of Chapter 126, Zoning,
of the Code of Ordinances to establish landscape regulations which will require
landscaping on private property for new development.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6911; BK 30; PG
TREE ORDINANCE
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING AND
RECREATING CHAPTER 118, VEGETATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows:
The City of Paducah hereby establishes regulations and guidelines to control planting,
removal, care, maintenance, protection and preservation of trees and shrubbery within the
City limits.
As required by KRS 83A.060(9), the following Section 118-63, Penalties, of the
Ordinance is set forth in its entirety:
Any person who violates any provision of this Chapter, upon being found guilty of
violation, shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall be subject to a fine not to exceed two
hundred dollars ($200.00) for each separate offense. Each day during which any violation
of the provisions of this Chapter shall occur or continue shall be a separate offense. If, as
the result of the violation of any provision of this Chapter or by fault in accident or
vandalism, the injury, mutilation, or death of a tree is caused, the cost of repair or
replacement of such tree shall be borne by the party in violation or fault. The replacement
value of trees shall be determined in accordance with the latest revision of A Guide to the
Professional Evaluation of Landscape Trees, Specimen Shrubs, and Evergreens, as
published by the International Society of Arboriculture.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6912; BK 30; PG
AMEND BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR APPROPRIATION FOR SPECULATIVE
BUILDING II
Commissioner. Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt 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: Amend the annual budget
for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004, and ending June 30, 2005, by a supplemental
appropriation in the amount of $85,812 to the Finance Department and increasing the
General Fund revenues by the same amount.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6913; BK 30; PG
AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR SPECULATIVE BUILDING II IN
INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY TO McCRACKEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT A
PORTION OF CONSTRUCTION COSTS FOR SPECULATION BUILDING #2 IN
INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SAME." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The Finance Director is hereby authorized and directed to pay to
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McCracken County Fiscal Court an amount not to exceed $85,812 for a portion of
construction costs for Speculation Building #2 in Industrial Park West and authorizing the
Mayor to execute documents necessary for construction of said building.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6914; BK 30; PG
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH LAW SCHOOL
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN AMERICAN JUSTICE SCHOOL OF LAW, INC.,/THE
UNIVERSITY FOR ADVANCED STUDIES/WORLDWIDE INSTITUTE FOR
DISTANCE EDUCATION, THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND
McCRACKEN COUNTY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor of the
City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract
between American Justice School of Law, Inc.,/The University for Advanced
Studies/Worldwide Institute for Distance Education, the Greater Paducah Economic
Development Council, the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and McCracken County for
construction of a private law school and advanced educational institution located in the
Information Age Park.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5). ORD #2005-1-6915; BK 30; PG
ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR RIVER HERITAGE REPAIRS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR REPAIR WORK AT THE RIVER
HERITAGE MUSEUM." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Finance Director
is hereby authorized to pay to Ray Black & Son, Inc., the amount of $10,302.52 for repairs
at the River Heritage Museum.
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH WELLNESS PROGRAM VENDOR
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WELLNESS PROGRAM
AGREEMENT BETWEEN BAPTIST FAMILY FITNESS AND THE CITY OF
PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby
authorized and directed to execute a Wellness Program Agreement between Baptist Family
Fitness and the City of Paducah in an amount not to exceed $24,000.00, for providing to
the City an on-site wellness program, effective February 1, 2005.
FINAL AMENDMENT OF FY2004 BUDGET
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NUMBER 2003-6-6657, ENTITLED, AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL
YEAR JULY 1, 2003, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2004, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES
AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF
CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Ordinance
No. 2003-6-6657, to reflect actual revenues and expenditures for Fiscal Year July 1, 2003,
through June 30, 2004.
ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT CHANGE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 126-76, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That Sec. 126-76, Sign regulations, of Chapter 126,
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Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is amending the
regulations to allow banners in Lower Town and revise the existing banner regulations,
ban the use of streamers in the city, and remove the notification requirement for removing
signs in the right-of-way.
ABOLISH SECTION 98-5
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 98, STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PLACES, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby abolishes Section 98-5, "Hanging
Banners Across or Along Streets and Sidewalks," of Chapter 98, "Streets, Sidewalks and
Other Public Places," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah in its entirety due
to regulations and guidelines for banners being established in Chapter 126, Zoning.
RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE CONCEPT OF EXPEDITED GROWTH THROUGH DEVELOPER
AGREEMENTS, WHICH PROMOTE RESIDENTIAL INFILL DEVELOPMENT." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: The purpose of this ordinance is to encourage
residential development within the city limits of Paducah by providing the developer
reimbursement monies to offset the infrastructure costs born by the developer based upon
certain terms and conditions.
INTENT TO ANNEX HIPP/FALCONITE LLC
Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY INTENT TO ANNEX
CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DEFINING ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY OF SAID
PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving intent to annex a tract of property
contiguous to the present city limits, located on the northeast intersection of Perkins Creek
Drive and Hansen Road, containing 7.9300 acres more or less.
DECREASE FEE FOR COPIES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: An ordinance
decreasing the fee charged for making copies of public records on 8-1/2 by 11 -inch or 8-
1/2 by 14 -inch paper from $0.15 to $0.10 per page.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• The Commission agreed to move the January 25, 2005, Commission Meeting
to Monday, January 24, 2005 and the February 8, 2005 Commission Meeting
to Monday, January 7, 2005. Both meetings will be at the regular scheduled
time.
• City Manager asked Herschel Dungey, Human Resources Director to inform
the Commission of the activities surrounding the Martin Luther King Holiday.
Herschel also invited the Commissioners to the Oscar Cross Sing-A-Thon
1 Fund Raiser on Saturday, January 15th from 6:00 p.m. to midnight.
• Wednesday, January 19th at 5:00 p.m. is the 5th Anniversary Celebration of the
UK Engineering School in Paducah.
• Thursday, January 20th at 5:30 p.m. is the United Way Campaign Dinner
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
• Mayor Paxton provided to the Commissioners a copy of a letter from
Volunteer Management & Development Company in Jackson, TN. He asked
Tom Barnett to give a brief explanation of what this company wants to do in
Paducah. Upon completion of his explanation and after brief discussion
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among the Commissioners, the Mayor directed Tom to obtain further
information from the company, discuss with Section 8, Police Department,
etc. and report back to the Commission at the next workshop.
Commissioner Sirk asked the City Manager to copy and distribute an article
regarding Boating Infrastructure Grants (BIG) to the Commission. This might
be of some help with our riverfront dock and marina.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: January �, 2005
Assistant City Clerk