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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/13/04309 JANUARY 13, 2004 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 13, 2004, 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). ANNOUNCEMENTS: AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION NATIONAL AWARD Mayor Paxton announced that the Planning Department has won another award for the Lowertown Artist Relocation Program. This award was from the National American Planning Association. OSCAR CROSS BOYS'/GIRLS' CLUB 50Tn ANNIVERSARY Herschel Dungey said the Club will sponsor a Sing -A -Thou on Saturday, January 17, 2004, to raise money. UNITED WAY FUNDRAISER DONKEY BASKETBALL Janet Dicke briefed the Commission on the latest additions to the basketball game that the City is sponsoring for United Way. PRESENTATIONS CITY FLAG FLOWN IN AFGHANISTAN Ky. Army National Guard Capt. Richard Davis, presented the City's local flag that was flown over Camp Blackhorse, Kabul, Afghanistan, by the Officers and NCOs of the 11t` Armored Cavalry Regiment during Operation "Enduring Freedom" on November 22, 2003. PADUCAH POWER NOBLE PARK CHRISTMAS LIGHT DISPLAY The Mayor and Commission thanked Brent Shelton, employee of Paducah Power, for his hard work in coordinating this event. This year was a very successful year. Mr. Shelton distributed a hand out to the Board that shows car counts, money totals and food collected totals since 1997. (A copy is in the minute file.) MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the reading of the Minutes for December 9 and 16, 2003, and January 6, 2004, 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, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Paul Wallace as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority, whose term has expired. This term will expire October 15, 2007." Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Paul Wallace as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the Civic Beautification Board: Beth Young, to fill the unexpired term of John Gust, which term will expire July 1, 2006; and Sue Reid Draper, to fill the unexpired term of Dr. Aaron Beals, and Shirley France, to fill the unexpired term of Wanda Feather, which terms will expire July 1, 2007. 310 JANUARY 13, 2004 Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve Mayor Paxton in appointing Beth Young, Sue Reid Draper, and Shirley France as members of the Civic Beautification Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). RESOLUTION LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION ENDORSING COMPETITIVENESS RECOMMENDATIONS Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a resolution supporting the Legislative Delegation Endorsing Competitiveness Recommendations. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS AND BID Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificate of Insurance: (a) Asphalt Paving, Inc. DBA API Contractors (b) Bogard Trucking & Excavating, Inc. (c) Comcast of Paducah, Inc. (d) D & D Construction of Paducah, Inc. (e) D S Contractors, Inc. (f) W. A. Davis Construction, Inc. (g) Paul Duncan Construction (h) Tilford Contractors, Inc. (i) Wilkins Construction 2. Contracts: (a) Agreement with Wilkins Construction Co. Inc. for Paducah Parks Phase I Blackburn, Bob Noble & Kolb Parks (2003-10-6710) (b) Annexation Agreement with CHD Group, LLC The Grove Subdivision (2003-12-6733) (c) Addendum No. 1 to Agreement with Professional Firefighters of Paducah, Local 168 executed September 1, 2000 (2003-12-6730) (d) Change Order No. 2 for Agreement with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. for Engineering Services for the Pecan Drive Bridge Construction Project (2003-12-6736) (e) Contract with Paducah Ford for Purchase of One Dump Body Chassis (2003-9-6693) (f) Agreement between City of Paducah and Paducah Police Department Bargaining Unit - December 29, 2003 to June 30, 2006 (g) Memorandum of Agreement with Kentucky Department of Forestry for a Forestry and Landscape Master Plan Grant (2003-9-6698) (h) Agreement with Vermont Systems for Software, Maintenance & Support for Paducah Parks Services (2003-10-6704) 3. Notice of Cancellation for the Regular Scheduled Meeting for December 23, 2003 4. Financial Highlights - Paducah Water Works for October 2003 5. Deeds: (a) Quitclaim Deed between City of Paducah and DL Holdings, LLC for property located at 7t' and Terrell Streets (2003-10-6711) (b) QuitClaim Deed between City of Paducah and Newcomb Oil Co., LLC for property located at Jackson Street and Lone Oak Road (2003-10-6712) (c) Deed between City of Paducah and JJK Investments Inc. Arcade and Columbia Theatres Property (2003-12-6738) BIDS: PUBLIC WORKS 4X4 %2 TON TRUCK 1. Paducah Ford K11 1(D JANUARY 13, 2004 2. Park Avenue Inc. BACKHOE 1. Erb 2. McKeel BLEACHERS 1. American Pro 2. Bluegrass Rec Products 3. Dant Clayton Corp R 4. Universal -Kidz Zone 5. Outdoor Alum. Inc. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Montgomery motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah orders that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). 311 APPROVE GRANT FOR RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT ACT T-21 MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $924,000.00 FROM THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET WITH A CASH MATCHING THE AMOUNT OF $231,000, FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S RIVER HERITAGE MUSEUM," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O. #1030; BK 5; PG ZZ& ADOPT TABLES, CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE (1) FIRE MARSHAL/FI--RE TRAINING OFFICER -FIRE DEPT. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING TABLE 2, CLASSIFICATIONS/ PAY SCHEDULE, NON -CIVIL SERVICE, POLICE AND FIRE FOR AMENDMENTS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT," be adopted. AMEND ABOVE MUNICIPAL ORDER Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING TABLE 2, CLASSIFICATIONS/ PAY SCHEDULE, NON -CIVIL SERVICE, POLICE AND FIRE FOR AMENDMENTS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT," be amended to change the increase for the salary of the Battalion Chief/Fire Training Officer from $583 to $1,583. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). Nays, Commissioner Smith (1). I ADOPT AMENDED TABLES, CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE -FIRE DEPT. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING TABLE 2, CLASSIFICATIONS/ PAY SCHEDULE, NON -CIVIL SERVICE, POLICE AND FIRE FOR AMENDMENTS IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT", be adopted as amended. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). Nays, Commissioner Smith (1). M.0.#1031, BK 5; PG / 7 7 312 JANUARY 13, 2004 (2) CRIME SCENE INVESTIGATOR -POLICE DEPT. Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING TABLE 2, CLASSIFICATIONS/ PAY SCHEDULE, NON -CIVIL SERVICE, POLICE AND FIRE FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1032; BK 5; PG 1 f 9 r i L. (3) GIS TECHNICIAN -ENGINEERING DEPT. Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING TABLE 2, CLASSIFICATIONS/ PAY SCHEDULE, NON -CIVIL SERVICE, POLICE AND FIRE FOR THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1033; BK 5; PG I& (4) 0.8815% INCREASE FOR NON -BARGAINING EMPLOYEES & POLICE DEPT. BARGAINING UNIT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING TABLES 1 AND 2, CLASSIFICATIONS/PAY SCHEDULES FOR CIVIL, SERVICE, NON -CIVIL SERVICE AND POLICE AND FIRE; AND TABLE 3, GRADE, CLASSIFICATION AND SALARY RANGE FOR CITY OF PADUCAH EMPLOYEES," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1034; BK 5; PG /if ORDINANCES — ADOPTION PURCHASE IN -CAR VIDEO CAMERAS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MOBILE VISION, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF IN -CAR VIDEO CAMERAS, FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Mobile Vision, Inc., in the amount of $21,385.00 for the purchase of seven (7) in -car video cameras for use by the Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2004-1-6741; BK 30; PG I SALE OF 1237 PARK AVENUE TO VERNON E GARY Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF VERNON E. GARY FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1237 PARK AVENUE IN PADUCAH McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accept bid of Vernon E. Gary in the amount of $500 plus costs for 1237 Park Avenue and authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed and any other documents necessary for the sale of the property. y� Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2004-1-6742; BK 30; PG ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT RIGHT-OF-WAY FOR THE PECAN DRIVE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (1) 4055 HANSEN ROAD Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE FOR ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4055 HANSEN ROAD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to JANUARY 13, 2004 313 execute a Deed of Conveyance between the City of Paducah and William B. Holloway and his wife, Peggy L. Holloway for acquisition of a portion of property (5.7691 acres) located at 4055 Hansen Road for the Pecan Drive/Buckner Lane Roadway Improvement Project, for and in consideration of $36,000.00. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2004-1-6743; BK 30; PG 3 (2) 5275 BUCKNER LANE G-1 Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE FOR ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5275 BUCKNER LANE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Deed of Conveyance between the City of Paducah and Stephen W. Luigs, M.D. and his wife, Becky Luigs for acquisition of a portion of property (3.1323 acres) located at 5275 Buckner Lane for the Pecan Drive/Buckner Lane Roadway Improvement Project, for and in consideration of $62,000.00. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2004-1-6744; BK 30; PG ! (3) 3925 HANSEN ROAD Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE FOR ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3925 HANSEN ROAD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Deed of Conveyance between the City of Paducah and Thomas B. Adams, and his wife, Jean C. Adams for acquisition of a portion of property (0.2595 acres) located at 3925 Hansen Road for the Pecan Drive/Buckner Lane Roadway Improvement Project, for and in consideration of $2,000.00. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2004-1-6745; BK 30; PG < _ (4) 5403 BUCKNER LANE Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE FOR ACQUISITION OF A PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5403 BUCKNER LANE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Deed of Conveyance between the City of Paducah and Mary Judith Wilkey, and her husband Jerry A. Wilkey for acquisition of a portion of property (0.3261 acres) located at 5403 Buckner Lane for the Pecan Drive/Buckner Lane Roadway Improvement Project, for and in consideration of $2,600.00. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2004-1-6746; BK 30; PG ZONE CHANGE FOR 3150 PARISA DRIVE Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the f Board of Commissioners'adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING " THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3150 PARISA DRIVE, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezone property located at 3150 Parisa Drive from R-4, (High Density Residential Zone) to B-1, (Convenience & Service Zone), and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2004-1-6747; BK 30; PG 314 JANUARY 13, 2004 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION APPROVE INTENT TO ANNEX PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO PERKINS CREEK DRIVE & HANSEN DRIVE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, 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 DEFP41NG 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 adjacent to Perkins Creek Drive and Hansen Road, containing 9.862 acres more or less. ACQUIRE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 141 CUSTIS AND 145 TODD Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTIES BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SAID PURCHASE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorize the Mayor to execute a deed and all documents necessary for the purchase of real properties located at 141 Custis and 145 Todd in the amount of $500, and authorize Finance Director to transfer funds from Commission Contingency account. 2003 HOMELAND SECURITY EQUIPMENT GRANT 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 MASTER AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (DEM) FOR A 2003 HOMELAND SECURITY EQUIPMENT GRANT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a master Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Division of Emergency Management (DEM) to obtain a grant in the amount of $50,000.00 for a 2003 Homeland Security Equipment Grant for the Paducah Police Department. ACCEPT LETTER OF CREDIT AND A SUBDIVISION ROAD BOND FOR THE GROVE SUBDIVISION Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AND APPROVE A SUBDIVISION ROAD BOND OF CHD GROUP, LLC." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City Commission does hereby approve an Irrevocable Letter of Credit, No. L034651 offered by CHD Group, LLC, which Irrevocable Letter of Credit is dated December 16, 2003, and issued by Union Planters Bank. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute and approve said Irrevocable Letter of Credit as the road bond. ACCEPT 1201 PARK AVENUE FOR RIGHT OF WAY ACQUISITION FOR RELEASE OF LIENS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201 PARK AVENUE FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF RELEASE OF LIENS AND NUISANCE CODE VIOLATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SAID REAL PROPERTY TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby accepts the transfer of real property located at 1201 Park Avenue from Terry Wells and Cleofe Wells, wife, Richard Bryan and Marilyn Bryan, wife and Darla Wells, for and in consideration of the release of various liens for demolition and nuisance code violations in the approximate amount of $4,852.11, (the estimated FMV of the property conveyed being $5,000.00) PURCHASE 2004 %2 TON 4X4 PICKUP TRUCK Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH FORD FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF A JANUARY 13, 2004 315 TON 4 X 4 TRUCK FOR USE 111; THE FLOODWALL DIVISION, 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 in the total amount of $16,884.00, for a %2 ton 4 X 4 truck for use in the Floodwall Division, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. PURCHASE 2004 TRACTOR LOADER -BACKHOE Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF McKEEL EQUIPMENT INC FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF A 2004 CASE 590 SUPER M TRACTOR LOADER -BACKHOE FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of McKeel Equipment in the total amount of $69,508.56, for one 2004 Case 590 Super M Tractor Loader -Backhoe for use in the Street Division, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. PURCHASE ALUMINUM BLEACHERS Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF OUTDOOR ALUMINUM, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF BLEACHERS FOR USE BY THE PARKS 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 Outdoor Aluminum, Inc., for the purchase of 19 sets of aluminum bleachers in the total amount of $55,955.00 for use by the Parks Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager reported that the Solid Waste Division did a very good job of keeping up with the excess trash during the holidays. • POSITION VACANCY REVIEW �i Engineering Dept.: Clerical Specialist Secretary The City Manager requested the above positions be filled. MOTION Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Mayor Paxton, that the Board of Commissioners authorize the following vacant positions be filled: Engineering Dept.: Clerical Specialist Secretary Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). • CALENDAR ITEMS The City Manager requested the February 3, 2004, commission meeting be cancelled due to commissioners attending the West Kentucky Corp. Legislative Night in Frankfort. The Board agreed to cancel the meeting. • Request was brought to the attention of the Board about doing something to remember Sam Sloan, Sr. Mayor Paxton suggested a plaque called the "Hall of Fame" be started to honor citizens who have volunteered time for the community. It was decided to research this issue to see what can be done. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Comm. Coleman said that a representative from River City Mission had contacted him to find out if taxes/liens can be forgiven on property that was donated to the Mission near the corner of 10th and Park Avenue. The Mission wants to dispose of the property. Also, Comm. Coleman reported at the last Electric Plant Board the topic for cost overrun for work being done in the downtown area by Paducah Power was discussed. 316 JANUARY 13, 2004 City Manager, Jim Zumwalt, reported that Paducah Power staff would be scheduled to brief the Commission on the issue at an upcoming Workshop. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: January �.7, 2004 City Clerk Mayor �,