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Home My WebLink About08/12/03252 AUGUST 12, 2003 At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2003, 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). R & F CALLED MEETING NOTICE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the executed Notice of Called Meeting for 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, August 12, 2003, be received and filed. I� Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). MOTION SUSPEND ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the rules for conducting City Commission Meetings be suspended insofar as they are in conflict with the printed agenda for this meeting; otherwise, the rules are to remain in full force and effect. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORDINANCE — ADOPTION SUNDAY RESTAURANT LIQUOR SALES Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, ARTICLE I, SECTION 6-4 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH ENTITLED, "OPERATING HOURS FOR RETAIL PREMISES" AND AMENDING ARTICLE I, SECTION 6-40 ENTITLED "FEES", TO PROVIDE FOR THE SALE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS, WINE AND MALT BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK ON SUNDAYS AND IMPOSING AN ANNUAL LICENSE FEE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) FOR THE SALE OF DISTILLED SPIRITS AND WINE AND AN ANNUAL LICENSE FEE OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($150.00) FOR THE SALE OF MALT BEVERAGES BY THE DRINK ON SUNDAYS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance authorizes the sale of distilled spirits, wine, and malt beverages by the drink on Sundays from 1 o'clock p.m. until 10 o'clock p.m. by duly licensed hotels, motels, and restaurants provided that such licensees have dining facilities with a minimum seating capacity of 100 people at tables and which receive at least fifty percent or more of their gross annual income from their dining facilities by the sale of food. Additionally, this ordinance authorizes the imposition of an annual license fee of $150.00 for the privilege of selling distilled spirits and wine and $150.00 for the privilege of selling malt beverages on Sunday. LOST on call of the roll, nays, Commissioner Coleman, Guess, Montgomery and Smith (4). Yeas, Mayor Paxton (1). NOTE: Commissioner Coleman left the meeting at this time. 8TH OF AUGUST CELEBRATION Mayor Paxton commented on the success of the 8t' of August Emancipation Celebration. It was very successful this year and he thinks it will get bigger and better every year. PROCLAMATION WOMEN'S RIGHT TO VOTE Mayor Paxton read a proclamation that proclaimed August 24, 2003, "Women's Suffrage Day". MINUTES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the reading of the Minutes for July 22 & August 5, 2003, be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting(s) prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). 253 AUGUST 12, 2003 APPOINTMENT Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the Civic Beautification Board: Paula Bright, to fill the unexpired term of Alberta White, William S. Murphy, to fill the unexpired term of Scarlett King, and Phyllis Stovesand, which terms will expire July 1, 2007; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following reappointments to the Civic Beautification Board: Tricia Baxter John Bichon Wanda Feather Joan Hank Danny Howard Betty Kent Ro Morse Chuck Wahl Which terms will expire July 1, 2007." Dr. Aaron Beals Eleanor Coffman Mary Hammond Jonathan Hines Kathy Keeney Sandy Miles Mary Lynn Thompson Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners approve Mayor Paxton's appointments and reappointments to the Civic Beautification Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS & BIDS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the. following documents and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: (a) Benchmark O&P Holdings, Inc. (b) Mott Electric (c) City of Paducah 2. Certificate of Insurance and Right of Way Bond: (a) Chase Environmental Group, Inc. 3. Special Warranty Deed for 816 North 21" Street (Ord. No. 2003-7-6659) 4. Deed for 401 Kentucky Avenue (Ord. No. 2003-6-6654) 5. Memorandum of Agreement with Department for Local Government for the 2003 Recreational Trails Grant for Greenway Trails (Ord. No. 2003-5-6640) 6. Lease Agreement with Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce for 401 Kentucky Avenue (Ord. No. 2003-6-6655) 7. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for Month Ended June 30, 2003 8. Paducah Airport Corporation Financial Statements and Supplemental Information for Year Ended December 31, 2002 9. Paducah Human Rights Commission Annual Report March 2002 -June 2003 IB 254 AUGUST 12, 2003 BIDS: PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. VEHICLE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT 1. Galls, Inc. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). 2004 LAND & WATER CONSERVATION GRANT FOR SAFETY CITY Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000.00, TO THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR A 2004 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND MATCHING GRANT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. 1016; BK 5; PG ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR HIGHWAYS FOR PECAN DRIVEBUCKNER LANE EXTENSION PROJECT BRIDGE 4,2 CONSTRUCTION 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 A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR PECAN DRIVE/BUCKNER LANE EXTENSION PROJECT BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Highways, and the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for infrastructure improvements consisting of two bridges for the Pecan Drive/Buckner Lane Extension Project. This Department will reimburse the City up to $750,000 for completion of this project. Adopted on call of the roll, yes, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-8-6672; BK 29; PC,—f gy PRESENTATION KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL STATE CHAMPIONSHIP CLASS AA TRACK WINNERS Certificates were distributed to the Paducah Tilghman High School boys' and girls' track teams for winning the Kentucky High School State Championship Class AA Track meet. ORDINANCES — ADOPTION REZONE 701 PARK AVENUE Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CHANGE FROM H-2, (HISTORICAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE) TO B-3, (GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 701 PARK AVENUE, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezone property located at 701 Park Avenue from H-2, (Historical Neighborhood Zone) to B-3, (General Business Zone), and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning. 255 - I t 6 i _ 16Aillk-H WL-.. AUGUST 12, 2003 TABLE ABOVE ORDINANCE Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners table the ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING ZONING CHANGE FROM H-2, (HISTORICAL NEIGHBORHOOD ZONE) TO B-3, (GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE), FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 701 PARK AVENUE, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING," that was introduced on August 5, 2003. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). CHAMBER OF COMMERCE CONTRACT FOR LEGISLATIVE REPRESENTATION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Paducah Chamber of Commerce in the amount of $12,500.00 for professional representation with state and federal legislative delegations and administrative agencies on policy and resource allocation issues impacting the City of Paducah. This contract shall expire June 30, 2004. Adopted on call of the roll, yes, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-8-6673; BK 29; PG - 5J6( AMEND ORDINANCE FOR OBSCENE SIGNS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 66, `OFFENSES AND MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS', ARTICLE IV, `OFFENSES AGAINST MORALS', DIVISION 1 `GENERALLY' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DECLARING THE DISPLAY OF OBSCENE MATTER WITHIN THE CITY OF PAUCAH TO BE A PUBLIC NUISANCE PER SE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance shall govern all applicable procedures, including but not limited to, the process for issuing citations, conducting hearings, appeals, and assessing fines for the public display of obscene matter. Adopted on call of the roll, yes, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-8-6674; BK 29; PG 5� PURCHASE OF REPLACEMENT OF POLICE VEHICLES Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH FORD FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF VEHICLES FOR USE IN THE PADUCAH POLICE 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 Paducah Ford in the total amount of $239,613.00, for 11 Crown Victorias for use in the Paducah Police Department, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yes, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-8-6675; BK 29; PG REVISED FOREST HILLS CONTRACT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE REGARDING THE EXECUTION OF A SECOND ADDENDUM AND EXTENSION OF RENEWAL LEASE AGREEMENT EXECUTED BETWEEN THE CITY AND FOREST HILLS VILLAGE, INC., FKA FOREST HILLS PUBLIC PROJECT CORPORATION." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance authorizes the execution of a Second Addendum and Extension Renewal Lease Agreement with Forest Hills Village, fka Forest Hills Public Project Corporation. Pursuant to the Second Addendum and N N 256 AUGUST 12, 2003 Extension, the annual lease payments to be paid for the last two years under the City's lease agreement with Forest Hills shall be in the amount of $240,000.00 for 2004 and $300,000.00 for 2005. Additionally, the lease term shall be extended for an additional five-year period during which time rentals shall be paid in the amount of $360,000.00 per year. Adopted on call of the roll, yes, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-8-6676; BK 29; PG APPROVE DUI PREVENTION GRANT FOR 2003-2004 Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY JUSTICE CABINET FOR THE ZERO TOLERANCE DUI PREVENTION PROGRAM." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a grant agreement and all other documents relating thereto with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Justice Cabinet to obtain a grant in the amount of $26,400.00 for the Zero Tolerance DUI Prevention Program. Adopted on call of the roll, yes, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-8-6677; BK 29; PG S �? MAIN STREET CONTRACT Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH MAIN STREET FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Paducah Main Street in the amount of $80,000.00 for specific services. This contract shall expire June 30, 2004. Adopted on call of the roll, yes, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-8-6678; BK 29; PG S Y� The Board requested that the new Main Street Director, Carol Gault, make a report to the City about every 6 months. APPROVE PURCHASE OF PROPERTY OF 2201 BLOOM AVENUE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioner adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2201 BLOOM AVENUE BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SAID PURCHASE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed and all documents necessary for the purchase of real property located at 2201 Bloom Avenue in the amount of $2,000.00 by the City of Paducah and directing the Finance Director to transfer the amount of $2,400.00 for acquisition of property and legal costs from Commission Contingency to the Planning Department. Adopted on call of the roll, yes, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor !i Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-8-6679; BK 29; PG S 9 l The Mayor stepped out of the meeting. ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION ACCEPT PREMIUMS FROM KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABILITY & PROPERTY INSURANCE Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, PROPERTY AND LIABILITY INSURANCE FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City accepts the proposal of 257 AUGUST 12, 2003 Kentucky League of Cities in the total amount of $883,970.00 for Workers' Compensation, Property and Liability Insurance for the City of Paducah for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2003. PURCHASE VEHICLE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS VEHICLES Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID FOR PURCHASE OF VEHICLE EMERGENCY RESPONSE EQUIPMENT, 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 Galls, Inc., in the amount of $11,685.00 for purchase of police and non -police emergency response equipment to be installed on/in various vehicles, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. ACCEPT 2003 LAND & WATER CONSERVATION GRANT AWARD FOR NOBLE PARK AMPHITHEATRE RENOVATION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR A NATIONAL PARK SERVICE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Department for Local Government to obtain a matching grant in the amount of $75,000.00 for a National Park Service Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the renovation of the amphitheatre in Noble Park. The City will provide matching funds in the amount of $75,000.00, for this project. 2003-2004 PENNYRILE METHAMPHETAMINE GRANT Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, L that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACCEPT A 2003-2004 PENNYRILE METHAMPHETAMINE GRANT FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary with the Pennyrile Area Drug Task Force for a 2003- 2004 Pennyrile Methamphetamine Grant in the amount of $7,000.00 to be used for overtime expenses and purchase of equipment for the Police Department's Drug Unit. Mayor Paxton returned to the meeting. 2003 LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOCK GRANT Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO OBTAIN AN ONLINE LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT MATCHING BLOCK GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City is hereby authorized and directed to obtain an online Local Law Enforcement Matching Block Grant through the U.S. Department of Justice in the amount of $22,224.00 for use by the Police Department for replacement of in -vehicle cameras/recorders systems for police vehicles. The City's cash match is in the amount of $2,469.00. CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR PECAN DRIVE ROADWAY DESIGN PROJECT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH FLORENCE & HUTCHESON, INC., FOR THE PECAN DRIVE ROADWAY DESIGN PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorize Mayor to execute Change Order No.1 in the amount of $17,800.00 with Florence & Hutcheson, Inc., to finalize the project for a total project cost of $313,079.00. 258 AUGUST 12, 2003 APPROVE SUBDIVISION & RIGHT-OF-WAY DEDICATION FOR FOUR RIVERS PROPERTY Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING THE PROPOSED FINAL SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF FOUR RIVERS CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS (CITY OF PADUCAH) SUBDIVISION LOCATED ON/AT SOUTH SECOND STREET TO SOUTH THIRD STREET AND WASHINGTON STREET TO ADAMS STREET, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PUBLIC EASEMENTS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approve final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed final subdivision of property of Four Rivers Center for Performing Arts located on/at South Second Street to South Third Street and Washington Street to Adams Street, and accepting the dedication of right-of- way and public easements. In addition, the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to subscribe a certificate of approval on the plat. FOUR RIVERS CIVIL SITE IMPROVEMENTS ENGINEERING REVISIONS Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FLORENCE & HUTCHESON, INC. FOR ENGINEERING REVISIONS ASSOCIATED WITH FOUR RIVERS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to pay Florence & Hutcheson, Inc., an amount not to exceed $32,000.00, for engineering revisions associated with site development adjacent to the Four Rivers Center for the Performing Arts. AGREEMENT FOR FOUR RIVERS CENTER PARKING FACILITY EXPANSION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME, TO ACCEPT THE TRANSFER OF A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 310 SOUTH 3RD STREET FOR THE EXPANSION OF THE FOUR RIVERS PARKING FACILITY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement and all documents relating to same, to accept the transfer of a portion of real property (10' x 354.51' [3,545.10 square feet]) located at 310 South 3rd Street for the expansion of the Four Rivers parking facility. ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5075 BUCKNER LANE Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO, FOR ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5075 BUCKNER LANE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement and all other documents relating thereto between the City of Paducah and Barbara Driskill for acquisition of property located at 5075 Buckner Lane for the Pecan Drive/Buckner Lane Roadway Improvement Project, for and in consideration of $75,000.00. CITY MANAGER REPORT UJ ❑ Calendar Items ❑ City Manager requested that the part-time position for school crossing guard in the Police Department be filled. ❑ City Manager announced to Commission that Paducah Housing Authority had been awarded High Performer status by the U.S. Dept. of Housing and Urban Development with a score of 96 on a 100 point grading scale. He distributed a copy of the Housing Authority's FY2003 assessment to the Commission. The City Manager requested an executive session for litigation. 259 AUGUST 12, 2003 MOTION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Police Department to fill the vacant position for School Crossing Guard. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Mayor Paxton discussed the issue of televising workshops. He would like to set a date to vote on the issue and to notify Commissioner Coleman when the date will be set. Commissioner Montgomery mentioned the success of the Ambassador's 2nd Annual Dinner on August 11, 2003. She said since the inception of the Ambassadors, they have volunteered over 85,000 hours. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: ❑ Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: August a 0 , 2003 Zle%a9wL City Clerk Mayor KI