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FEBRUARY 17, 2004
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 17,
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, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Guess was absent (1).
Bob Freudenthal, was Coordinating Department Head, while the City Manager was out of
town.
WORKSHOP:
FY2003 FINANCIAL REPORT & AUDIT, GASB 34 EXPLANATION
Jon Perkins, Finance Director, introduced Robert Robertson and Vickie Brantley, of
Williams, Williams, & Lentz, auditors for the City. Mr. Perkins explained and
summarized the City's Annual Comprehensive Report for FY2003.
WELLNESS COMMITTEE REPORT & RECOMMENDATIONS
Stephanie Skinner, Employee Benefits Specialist of the Human Resources Department,
gave a status report for the Wellness Program along with recommendations to help make
the program more successful. Suggestions are as follows:
1. Add the "Fitness Quest Program" as part of the physical fitness category, which
will allow for more of a team approach. A team captain is designated who
tracks/submits total time of exercise for the team.
2. Add a $50 bonus category for extra curriculum activities such as participation in a
weight loss program, smoking cessation or other health -oriented event. The total
possible incentive will increase from $250 to $300 annually for both the employee
participant and spouse participant.
3. Prepare a Wellness Brochure designed to briefly summarize the program and use
for new hires and recruiting participation.
4. Provide free gym membership to participants who average 8 times per month.
This will be monitored on a quarterly basis. Participants must establish a history
of at least one quarter of required attendance in order to receive free membership.
Bob Freudenthal, Public Works Director, asked the Board to review the draft of the
proposed Tree Ordinance for the City. Some of the key components are private property
issues, creation of a tree advisory board, creation of an urban forester position, and
requirement of a master tree plan.
Commissioner Montgomery requested that the ordinance be put in the amended format
for ordinances when it is brought before the Board.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
AUTHORIZATION FOR REIMBURSEMENT FROM BOND FUNDS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
REIMBURSEMENT OF PRE -ISSUANCE EXPENSES FROM THE PROCEEDS OF
BOND FOR UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS, BUILDING CONSTRUCTION, LAND
ACQUISITION AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS RELATED TO ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1039; BK 5; PG �a3
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TRANSFER FROM CONTINGENCY FOR SUPPORT OF PADUCAH
INNOVATION CENTER
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $5,000.00 FROM THE
COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
ACCOUNT FOR THE PADUCAH INNOVATION CENTER OFFICE," be adopted.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.#1040; BK 5; PG -2 Y
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, 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, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (4).
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Bob Freudenthal, Director of Public Works, said he will be distributing a draft of the
Fleet Maintenance Plan soon.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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 61.81091)(e).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (4).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: February 24, 2004
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