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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/03/03JUNE 3, 2003 At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held at the Information Age Park Resource Center at 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2003, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Montgomery was late (1). Mayor Paxton welcomed Herschel Dungey, new Human Resources Director and Wayne Sterling, new GPEDC Director to the meeting. MOTIONS R & F CALLED MEETING NOTICE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Notice of Called Meeting ofBoard of Commissioners of the City Cit of Paducah for 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, June 3, 2003, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). R & F BIDS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following bids be received and filed: ENG. DEPT. FOUR RIVERS SITE IMPROVEMENTS 1. H & G Construction 2. Wilkins Construction Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION LEASE UNION PLANTER'S BUILDING TO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE Commissioner Smith 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 LEASE AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 KENTUCKY AVENUE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a lease agreement with Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce for real property located at 401 Kentucky Avenue for offices to which promote economic development, tourism, work force education & development and other related uses which are beneficial to the economy and growth of the community. AUTHORIZE DEED WITH UNION PLANTER'S BANK FOR 401 KENTUCKY AVENUE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL ESTATE LOCATED AT 401 KENTUCKY AVENUE FROM UNION PLANTERS BANK, N.A. AND AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF SAID REAL ESTATE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH.: This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby accepts the transfer of real estate located at 401 Kentucky Avenue and authorizes the Mayor to execute any and all documents necessary to accomplish the transfer. ACCEPT BID FOR FOUR RIVERS CENTER PARKING & STREET IMPROVEMENTS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF H & G CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR FOUR RIVERS FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER SITE IMPROVEMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of H & G Construction, in the amount of $1,818,370.32 for site improvements for the Four Rivers for the Performing Arts Center, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. 222 223 JUNE 3, 2003 WORKSHOP • INTRODUCTION OF WAYNE STERLING NEW GPEDC DIRECTOR Mayor Paxton opened the workshop and introduced the new GPEDC Director, Wayne Sterling. He expressed the need of expertise in economic development that Mr. Sterling will be bringing to GPEDC and the city. Commissioner Montgomery arrived at this time. • FY 2003-20004 BUDGET REVIEW The City Manager and Mayor presented information to the Board about the proposed budget. At the end of discussion with department heads, the Board agreed to pass the will budget as proposed with contingency, go back and review budget in July, and make necessary increases/decreases in revenues by July 31 which could include a payroll tax increase. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: June /O , 2003 /IU/L/.. , _ICity Clerk 111