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MAY 209 2003
At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City
Hall at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 20, 2003, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the
roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman,
Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Smith was absent (1).
APPOINTMENTS
PADUCAH MAIN STREET INC BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Patti Blakeman as a member of the
Paducah Main Street Inc. Board of Directors to replace Trevor Jackson, whose term has
expired. This term will expire March 1, 2006."
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Patti
Blakeman as a member of the Paducah Main Street Inc. Board of Directors.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
Note: Comm. Montgomery requested that future appointments to Main Street be
discussed.
MUNICIPAL ORDER
PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT PROMOTIONAL PROCEDURES
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER REPEALING MUNICIPAL
ORDER NUMBERS 805, 864 AND 866 REGARDING PROMOTIONAL
PROCEDURES FOR CONTRACTURAL EMPLOYEES IN THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
C, �' Mayor Paxton (4). M.O.1007; BK 5; PG
ORDINANCE — EMERGENCY
HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND HERSCHEL DUNGEY." This ordinance
is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an employment agreement
between the City of Paducah and Herschel Dungey, and setting forth the terms of
employment for Herschel Dungey, as Human Resources Director for the City of Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-5-6641; BK 29; PG !!j�476,
WORKSHOP
PATS Briefing: Ongoing Activities & Taxi Service
Gary Kitchin, PATS Director, gave a report. Mayor wants a report from PATS about
every 90 days. Ridership numbers are still increasing. PATS will be opening a satellite
office in Mayfield, Kentucky. They have received a grant thanks to Sen Bunning. This
will help to purchase electric buses to help the environment especially downtown. Right
� now their employment is at 142 this should go up due to increase of service coverage.
TAXI SERVICE -PATS has purchased Security Taxi. Mr. Kitchin is in the process of
hiring a general manager for the taxi service. They started running the service on March
29 and in the first month money was made. Right now they are in the process of
implementing procedures such as wearing uniforms, training for tourists, etc. He sees a
great potential for this business. Taxi service and PATS will remain separate. About 51
jobs were saved when PATS took over. The new taxi service will now be known as
Paducah Taxi Service, Inc.
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GRANT FUNDING OPPORTUNITY FOR LOWER TOWN STREET LIGHTS &
MATCH REQUIREMENTS
Tom Barnett, Planning Director, informed the Commission that in speaking with Gary
Kitchin of PATS, transportation grants can be applied for through PATS to assist in
funding for the development projects for Lower Town (lights) and PATS. The request to
the Commission is for a commitment of City cash and in-kind match at approximately
$200,000. These development projects have a total cost of $1,150,000. If grant is
received the City's need for multi year funding to complete the Lower Town lights would
be finalized.
The Board agreed this was a great opportunity for the City and for Mr. Barnett to move
ahead with action at the next meeting.
WEST KENTUCKY CORPORATION BRIEFING
Director Steve Zea, gave a short summary of what the Corporation entails. This
Corporation involves several surrounding cities and counties. They are instrumental in
economic development, legislative issues, tourism and many more projects that involve
the West Kentucky region.
FOLLOW-UP ACTIONS FROM GHOLSTON REPORT FOR POLICE DEPT.
Chief Bratton went over recommendations that have been implemented or are planned for
implementation. A copy of which is contained in the Minute file.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Went over calendar items for the Board.
Requested an Executive Session for discussion of labor negotiations.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Pothole at Sunset and Cardinal Lane.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
1) Collective bargaining with public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
Board came back into open session.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: MAY, 2003
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Tammara S. Brock, City Clerk
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