HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/27/03MAY 279 2003
At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City
Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 2003, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the
roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (3). Commissioners Guess and Montgomery were absent (2).
AGENDA ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Upon request by the Mayor for any additions/deletions the City Manager informed the
Board that a municipal order for funds for Main Street would be called for during the
City Manager's report at the end of the meeting.
RECOGNITIONS:
Bob Freudenthal, Public Works Director, introduced Nikki Chadwell, an employee of the
Public Works Department and recognized her efforts for volunteering to coordinate the
City's support for the American Cancer Society Relay for Life. Ms. Chadwell reported
$3,000.90 was raised as the City's contribution to the organization through various
efforts. She thanked Joel Scarbrough, Robin Newberry and many others for their
assistance in making this project successful.
SPECIAL MERIT AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING PLANNIING FROM THE
KENTUCKY AMERICAN PLANNING ASSOCIATION TO THE PLANNING
DEPT.
The Mayor announced that the Planning Department had received this award for
submitting the plan for the Lower Town Neighborhood Revitalization and Artist
Relocation project.
MOTION
SUSPEND RULES OF ORDER
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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
ci and effect.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
AMEND DEMOLITION CONTROL ORDINANCE
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CHAPTER 34, COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Revise guidelines for issuance of certificates of
demolition for areas included in Sec. 34-81, Historic Areas and areas considered
significant to the stabilization of historic districts designated," of the Code of Ordinances
of the City of Paducah.
REVISION OF MANUFACTURED HOME ORDINANCE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the_
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SEC. 126-79, "MANUFACTURED HOMES AND MOBILE HOMES,"
OF CH. 126. "ZONING" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Sec.
126-79, "Manufactured Homes and Mobile Homes," of Ch. 126, "Zoning," of the Code
of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to set criteria for manufactured homes
and mobile homes to be "qualified manufactured homes" and including compatibility
standards that require new modular homes to be similar in appearance with structures
within 1/8 mile and a reduction from a 24' minimum width to a minimum 20' width.
RESIDENTIAL LOT SIZE AND DENSITY CHANGES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING CH. 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending
Sec. 126-102, "Low Density Residential Zone, R-1", Sec. 126-103, "Low and Medium
Density Residential Zone, R-2," Sec. 126-104, "Medium Density Residential Zone, R-3,"
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and Sec. 126-105, "High Density Residential Zone, R-4," of Ch. 126, Zoning, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to reflect density changes.
REVISION OF BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT ZONING REGULATIONS
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING SEC. 126-173,`BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT," OF CH. 126, "ZONING,"
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Sec. 126-173, "Board of Adjustment", of
Ch. 126, "Zoning," of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, amend
existing language in regards to findings for granting of variances.
MINUTES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
reading of the Minutes for May 13 & May 20, 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 Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS & BIDS
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
following documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificate(s) of Insurance:
(a) Brian Womble Construction
2. Contracts:
(a) Environmental Wood Recycling for Tree and Brush Grinding (2003-4-
6636)
(b) Paducah Independent School System for Summer Food Program (2003-5-
6639)
(c) Stipulation and Settlement Agreement with OSHA for fire Dept.
(d) Herschel Dungey for Human Resources Director
(e) Grant Agreement for Alpha Project (2003-3-6624)
3. Called Meeting Notice for May 13, 2003
4. Petition submitted by Kenneth Thorn in regards to Froggy's Located on 501
Louisiana Street
BIDS
PUBLIC WORKS DEPT.
SLUDGE COVER
1. Effingham Animal Health Center, Inc.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Coleman 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 Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
2003-2004 URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A MATCHING GRANT
IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF
FORESTRY FOR AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT," be
adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
M.O. 1008; BK 5; PG
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LOWER TOWN STREETLIGHTS MATCH APPROPRIATION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $110,000 FROM THE
COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE LOWER TOWN LIGHTS
PROJECT ACCOUNT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
M.O. 1009, BK 5; PG Cll�
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
MUNICIPAL AID COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-
2004
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE
DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AND MUNICIPAL AID, COMMONWEALTH OF
KENTUCKY, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR MAINTENANCE,
RECONSTRUCTION, OR CONSTRUCTION OF CITY STREETS." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract
between the Department of Rural and Municipal Aid, Commonwealth of Kentucky, and
the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for maintenance, reconstruction, or construction of city
streets for fiscal year 2003-2004.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (3).
ORD. NO. 2003-5-6642; BK 29; PG
2003 STREET RESURFACING PROJECT
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
BID OF JIM SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY LLC, FOR THE CITY'S 2003 CALENDAR
YEAR STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows:
Accepting the bid of Jim Smith Contracting Co. LLC in the amount of $1,087,995.00 for
the 2003 calendar year street resurfacing program and various hourly rates for roadway
excavation and reconstruction, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
ORD. NO. 2003-5-6643; BK 29; PGS
REVISED RATES FOR REINSURANCE CONTRACT WITH SAFECO LIFE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE RENEWAL RATES FOR SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY AS REINSURER
FOR THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING
TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah approves
the renewal rates for Safeco Insurance Company as reinsurer for the Group Health
Insurance Plan for the City, effective July 1, 2003.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
ORD. NO. 2003-5-6644; BK 29; PG
RENEWAL RATES FOR MEDICAL & PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN WITH
EBC, PEEL & HOLLAND AND CARE CONTINUUM
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
RENEWAL RATES WITH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLAIMS OF WISCONSIN (EBC)
FOR THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
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AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING
TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: City of Paducah accepts renewal
rates with Employee Benefits Claims of Wisconsin (EBC) which will reflect an increase
in group health insurance rates and administrative charges, effective July 1, 2003.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
ORD. NO. 2003-5-6645;BK29;PG
AMY CIRCLE & GARDEN PATH RIGHT-OF-WAY
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING
FOR THE CLOSING OF AMY CIRCLE AND A PORTION OF GARDEN PATH".
This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing Amy Circle and a portion of Garden
Path and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed
from the City to the property owners i 14or abutting the public way to be closed.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
ORD. NO. 2003-5-6646; BK 29; PG
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
PURCHASE SLUDGE COVER FOR FACILITY AT COMPOST YARD
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF EFFINGHAM ANIMAL HEALTH CENTER, INC. FOR
SALE TO THE CITY OF A PREFABRICATED MEMBRANE COVERED
STRUCTURE FOR SLUDGE STORAGE, 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 Effingham Animal Health Center, Inc., in the
amount of $20,900, for sale to the city of a covered structure for the sludge facility
located at 1560 North 8t' Street for the Public Works Department and authorizing the
Mayor to execute a contract for same.
TRANSFER OF LONG CONCRETE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an'ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ASSIGNMENT OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BY
LONG CONCRETE INDUSTRIES, INC., TO LONG BLOCK & BRICK, LLC." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah does hereby approve the
assignment of the encroachment agreement executed by and between the City of Paducah
and Long Concrete Industries, Inc., dated June 29, 1998, by Long Concrete Industries,
Inc., to Long Block & Brick, LLC.
CITY MANAGER'S REPORT
• City Manager announced that the budget workshop will be next Tuesday, June 3,
2003, at the Information Age Park Resource Center, at 8:00 a.m. The regular
scheduled workshop at 5:00 p.m. will be cancelled.
The City Manager requested the following municipal order.
MUNICIPAL ORDER
MAIN STREET FUNDING
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $10,00 FROM THE
COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO PADUCAH MAIN STREET INC.,"
be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
M.O. 1010; BK 5; PG Cj? 10
• The City Manager and Finance Director distributed the proposed FY 2003-2004
budget to the Mayor and Commissioners. He informed them that the budget for
the coming year will be tighter due to decreased revenue and that items will need
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to be trimmed. He recommended that the employee license fee be increased from
1.5% to 1.75%, which is only a'/a % increase. This fee has not been increased
since 1976.
• The Mayor and City Manager thanked the directors and staff for their assistance
in compiling the information for the budget.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
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City Clerk