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Home My WebLink About03/25/03MARCH 25, 2003 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 25, 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 absent (1). MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the reading of the Minutes for March 11 & 18, 2003, be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting(s) prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. r Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I hereby reappoint Jim Sigler as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation, whose term has expired. This term will expire September 27, 2005." Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Jim Sigler as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioner Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I hereby appoint Herbert Martin as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board to replace Victoria Cass, who has resigned. This term will expire July 1, 2004." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Herbert Martin as a member of Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board. Adopted on call of the roll, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: a) M. S. Burton Construction Co. b) W. A. Davis Construction, Inc. c) Farris, McIntosh, Tremper Inc. d) Hannan Supply Company Inc. e) M. P. Lawson Construction LLC Q f) Murtco, Inc. 2. Right of Way Bond - M. S. Burton Construction LLC [$10,000] 3. KY League of Cities 2002 Safety Grant Award [Ord. No. 2002-8-6559] 4. March 2003 Paducah Police Department Report By Roosevelt Gholston & Company 5. Contracts: a) W/Susan Lamb and Husband Pat Lamb, and Nancy Kirschner and Husband Richard Kirschner For Acquisition of a Portion of Property Located at 402 South 3rd Street [Ord. No. 2002-12-6598] 194 195 MARCH 25, 2003 b) Mutual Release Agreement W/Warehouse, Inc. For East Mall Connector Road Project [Ord. No. 2003-3-6625] Adopted on call of the roll, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, 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. (311 (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY, RANDOM TESTING Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ESTABLISHING A CITY OF PADUCAH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY FOR ALL CITY EMPLOYEES AND INSTRUCTING THE CITY MANAGER TO AMEND ANY CONFLICTING ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS TO COMPLY WITH THIS MUNICIPAL ORDER," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton.(4) M.O. #995; BK 5; PG & COMMISSION CONTINGENCY APPROPRIATION, SYMPHONY Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $10,000.00 FROM THE COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE COMMISSION ECONOMIC 13 DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNT." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O. #996; BK 5; PG ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY INFORMATION AGE PARK LOAN GUARANTY Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING CITY OF PADUCAH TO EXECUTE A LOAN GUARANTY INSTRUMENT WITH UNION PLANTERS BANK FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (GPEDC) AND DECLARING AN EMERENCY TO EXIST." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Loan Guaranty Instrument with Union Planters Bank in the amount of $443,751.28 for the benefit of the Greater Paducah Economic Development Committee (GPEDC). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-3-6629; BK 29; PGS ORDINANCES - ADOPTION ACCEPT BID TO REPLACE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT 21sT & BROADWAY Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MEEKS ELECTRICAL FOR THE INSTALLATION OF TRAFFIC SIGNALS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Meeks Electrical in the amount of $31,000.00, for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of 21St and Broadway, and hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-3-6630; BK 29; PG MARCH 25, 2003 ADJUST WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR PADUCAH WATER WORKS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2001-10-6420. This ordinance may be summarized as follows: WHEREAS, the Board of Commissioners enacted Ordinance No. 2001-10-6420, which ordinance set forth a rate structure for Paducah Water Works' customers wherein after a five-year period there would be a uniformity in rates: and WHEREAS, due in part to an economic down turn, the projected revenues and costs which were utilized in structuring the rates have not been realized; and WHEREAS, by reason of the foregoing, the present rate structure does not generate sufficient revenue to adequately fund the Paducah Water Works' operations, and the capital improvements necessary to replace Paducah water Works' aging infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the Commissioners of the Paducah Water Works have recommended an across the board four percent increase in rates for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2003, and an additional four percent increase for the fiscal year commencing July 1, 2004, and additionally, an authorization to effectuate annual increases in accordance with any increase to the Consumer Price Index effective July 1, 2005; and WHERERAS, the Board of Commissioners does hereby accept the recommendations of the Commissioners of the Paducah Water Works, and now enacts an amendment to Ordinance No. 2001-10-6420 to effectuate such recommendations. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-3-6631; BK 29; PG q ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION HUMANE SOCIETY AGREEMENT 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 CONTRACT WITH McCRACKEN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY, INC., FOR SPECIFIC . j SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with McCracken County Humane Society in the amount of $10,299.96 for providing shelter and necessities to dogs or other animals that are lost or captured within the city limits. This. contract shall expire June 30, 2004. PURCHASE OF PROPERTY FOR AIRPORT BY CITY/COUNTY _ Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING AUTHORITY TO THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ON BEHALF OF THE CITY DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR ACQUISTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE EAST SIDE OF FISHER ROAD APPROXIMATELY 500 FEET NORTH OF INTERSECTION OF FISHER ROAD AND OLD HINKLEVILLE ROAD FOR FURTHER AVIATION DEVELOPMENT OF BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby authorized to execute a Contract for Sale of Real Estate and a General Warranty Deed between Gail Amonett Bachuss, the City of Paducah, Kentucky and County of McCracken, Kentucky, and any other documents necessary for the purchase of property located adjacent to the east side of Fisher Road approximately 500 feet north of intersection of Fisher Road and Old Hinkleville Road for further aviation development of Barkley Regional Airport, for and in consideration of $132,000.00, revenue generated by aforesaid airport. AGREEMENT WITH CALVERT CITY FOR CODE SERVICES Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF CALVERT CITY, KENTUCKY AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR BUILDING INSPECTION SERVICE FOR THE CITY OF CAVLERT CITY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Agreement with Calvert City, Kentucky, to share the expertise and efforts of the City of Paducah's current Code Enforcement Officer and Appeals Board to the City of Calvert City. 196 197 MARCH 25, 2003 AMEND CONTRACT OF BRANDSTETTER/CARROLL FOR PARKS MASTER PLAN Commissioner Guess 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 CONTRACT AMENDMENT WITH BRANDSTETTER CARROLL, INC. FOR CONSULTANT SERVICES FOR THE PARKS MASTER PLAN." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract amendment with Brandstetter/Carroll, in the amount of $73,000.00 for design services for the development of the first phase of implementation of the Paducah Parks Master Plan, thereby increasing the total contract amount to $152,300.00. CITY MANAGER REPORT Demolition Control Zone Discussion Upon the direction of the Board, Tom Barnett, Planning Director and Steve Ervin, City Planner, returned with proposed amendment language to the demolition control ordinance. The Board concurred with the proposed language and told them to proceed with the ordinance. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS None at this time. PUBLIC COMMENTS Deana Roach, citizen, discussed proposed skate parks that will be part of the Parks Master Plan. She also volunteered her time and services to help retain grants and any other projects that need assistance that involve the skate parks. Dorothy Vinson, citizen, owns a home in the area of Flournoy Street. She was here to speak against the idea of the business that has proposed a worm farm to be in the building located at 1020 Flournoy Street. This location has been brought before the Planning Commission for a zone change. Tommy Dance, citizen, is also a homeowner in the above-mentioned area and expressed his feelings of negativity against the worm farm. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: A:� $, 2003 Mayor Paxton IN