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APRIL 6, 2004
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, April 6, 2004, at 5:00
p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following
answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (5).
PRESENTATION
RECOGNIZE TEEN BOARD
Mark Thompson, Director of Park Services, and the Board recognized and thanked the "Teen
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Board" for raising funds to help the Carson Smith Lung Transplant Fund.
Carson Smith, recipient, of the funding expressed her thanks.
Tom Barnett, Planning Director, introduced Dennis Wholey. Mr. Wholey has contracted with
the City and Paducah Bank to produce "This Is America" program which is about the City.
ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY
RATIFY AND APPROVE CONTRACT FOR MARKETING PROJECT WITH
DENNIS WHOLEY ENTERPRISES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING
AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A LETTER OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE PADUCAH BANK, THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND DENNIS
WHOLEY ENTERPRISES, INC. FOR PRODUCTION OF "THIS IS AMERICA"
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SAID PROJECT." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby ratifies and approves
the execution of a Letter of Agreement between Paducah Bank, the City of Paducah,
Kentucky, and Dennis Wholey Enterprises, Inc., for production of "This Is America" program
in the amount of $80,000, City's portion being in the amount of $30,000, and authorize
Finance Director to transfer funds from Commission Contingency account.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2004-4-6790; BK 30; PG
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR GREENWAY TRAIL FORESTRY MASTER
PLAN
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH WDH ECOLOGICAL
SERVICES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A MANAGEMENT MASTER PLAN FOR THE
CITY OF PADUCAH'S GREENWAY TRAIL." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with WDH Ecological
Services in the amount of $11,000.00 to provide services for a natural resources management
master plan for the City's Greenway Trail.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor. Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2004-4-6791; BK 30; PG'
PURCHASE OF JEDD GREENWAY PROPERTY
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
PURCHASE OF PROPERTIES LOCATED ADJACENT TO STUART NELSON PARK
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE GREENWAY TRAIL." This ordinance is summarized
as follows: That the City of Paducah, Kentucky, hereby approves the purchase of real
properties in the amount of $32,500, from J.E.D.D., located adjacent to Stuart Nelson Park,
situated in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky,
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2004-4-6792; BK 30; PG
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WORKSHOP
SKATE PARK FORUM
Gil Arterbum, spokesperson, for the support of the Skate Park gave a presentation to the City.
Discussion was held about the location and if the City can do it.
The Board agreed to consider the construction of a skate park.
Supporters spoke on behalf of the skate park and how it would benefit the City's youth and
help tourism.
Mr. Thompson suggested that if private funds can be raised in the amount of $100,000 then
the City will request $150,000 during the budgeting process. Mr. Thompson will work with
Mr. Arterburn in creating a skate park committee to settle the location, design and other
details of the skate park.
At the conclusion of the discussion, Mayor Paxton asked Mr. Arterburn to proceed with Mr.
Thompson's suggestion of creating a committee to settle the issue of the location and other
details of the skate park. Then the Mayor will have the City Manager factor in a $150,000 in
the budget process. After the City's budget meeting the City will meet with the committee to
make a decision regarding the skate park.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
The City Manager requested that the position for the Public Works Director be filled.
MOTION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the position for
Public Works Director be filled.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton.
CITY MANAGER REPORT cont.
• Earth Day at the City was a big success.
• The City Manager advised the Board that a memo regarding the AFSCME contract
was distributed in their packet and discussion will be at next week's meeting.
• Calendar Items
• Announcement was made that the Bogenreif's will not be moving to Paducah.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: April, 2004
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