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MARCH 11, 2003
At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City
Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 11, 2003, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the
roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Guess,
Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Coleman was late (1).
RECOGNITIONS
POLICE DEPT.
Police Chief Bratton, recognized Asst. Chief Pat Vannerson as the 2002 recipient for the v�
Police Department Employee of the Year Award
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He also recognized Asst. Chief Sandy Joslyn as a statewide finalist for Governor Award
for Outstanding Contribution to Kentucky Law Enforcement
GOVERNOR'S AWARD FOR THE ARTS -Lower Town Artists Relocation Program
Mayor Paxton and Comm. Smith went to Frankfort to receive this award for the City. /
This award was for the success of the City's Artists Relocation Program. The City was t/
recognized as #1 in the State in the Kentucky House of Representatives and Senate. The
City was presented with a handmade dulcimer and it will be placed in City Hall.
PRESENTATION
SUNDAY LIQUOR SALES ECONOMIC ANALYSIS
Danny Murphy an attorney with McMurray & Livingston represents 26 restaurantuers
who are requesting the City to allow Sunday liquor sales. Mr. Murphy asked the City to !/
allow this group to continue to build a case by putting together economic data to support
this request. The Board agreed to wait for the group to bring back more information and
then to listen to both sides (for and against) of the request.
MINUTES
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the
reading of the Minutes for February 25 & March 4, 2003, be waived and that the Minutes
of said meeting(s) prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and y
Paxton (4).
APPOINTMENTS
ELECTRICAL INSPECTION APPEALS & ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS &
ELECTRICIANS EXAMINING BOARD
Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Raymond A. Ruley and Joseph D.
Flowers as members of the Electrical Inspection Appeals & Electrical Contractors &
Electricians Examining Board, whose terms have expired. These terms will expire
August 31, 2004."
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Raymond
A. Ruley and Joseph D. Flowers as members of the Electrical Inspection Appeals &
Electrical Contractors & Electricians Examining Board.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioner Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (4).
I; BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Buz Smith as a member of the Brooks l/
Stadium Commission, whose term has expired. This term will expire December 5, 2004."
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Buz Smith
as a member of the Brooks Stadium Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, Commissioner Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton 4).
Comm. Smith could not vote for himself.
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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 Danny James as a member of the Paducah
Main Street Inc., Board of Directors to replace Margaret Turner, whose term has expired.
This term will expire March 1, 2006."
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Danny James
as a member of the Paducah Main Street Inc. Board of Directors.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioner Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (4).
BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS
Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Jeff Canter and William E. Baxter as
members of the Board of Adjustments, whose terms have expired. These terms will
expire August 31, 2006."
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Jeff Canter and
William E. Baxter as members of the Board of Adjustments.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (4).
PADUCAH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY
Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Gerry Montgomery as a member of
the Paducah Cable Communications Authority, whose term has expired. This term will
expire December 31, 2004; and
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I
hereby reappoint Hardy Roberts, Jr. as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications
Authority, whose term has expired. This term will expire October 15, 2006."
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Gerry
Montgomery and Hardy Roberts, Jr. as members of the Paducah Cable Communications
Authority.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
Comm. Montgomery could not vote for herself.
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS & BIDS
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
following documents be received and filed:
1. Certificate(s) of Insurance:
a) Florence & Hutcheson Inc.
b) Paul Duncan Construction
c) Western Kentucky Sprinkler Co.
2. Deed Between City of Paducah and Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency
for Property Located on the South Side of Seventh Street [$13,500] [ORD. NO. 2003-
1-6611]
3. City of Paducah Controlled Substance Abuse Policy [M.O.# 990] P Id
4. McCracken County and Paducah MAP -GIS Mission Statement and Bylaws
5. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for Month Ended January 31, 2003
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BIDS
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Installation of Traffic Signals at 21s' and Broadway
a) Meeks Electric
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Guess, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton (4).
Commissioner Coleman arrived at the meeting.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, 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). Abstain, Commissioner Coleman (1).
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 - INTRODUCTION
ADJUST WATER RATES AND CHARGES FOR PADUCAH WATER WORKS
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith 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
WHEREAS, 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.
Glen Anderson, Paducah Water Works General Manager, gave a review of the above
ordinance and why rate increase has been requested.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
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
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EMPLOYES IN SAFETY -SENSITIVE POSITIONS 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, Montgomery and
Smith (4). Mayor Paxton had stepped out of the meeting at the time the vote was called.
M.O. #993; BK 5; PG !/3
AMEND TABLE 1, CIVIL SERVICE AND TABLE 2, NONCIVIL SERVICE
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING TABLE 1 CIVIL
SERVICE CLASSIFICATIONS/PAY SCHEDULE & TABLE 2,
CLASSIFICATIONS/PAY SCHEDULE, NON -CIVIL SERVICE, POLICE AND
FIRE," be adopted.
Mayor Paxton returned to the meeting.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith
and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O. #994; BK 5; PG
ORDINANCE - ADOPTION
AMEND ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE FEES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
SECTION 6-40, FEES, OF CHAPTER 6, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: Amending Section 6-40, Fees, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Paducah, Kentucky as recommended and allowed by KRS 243.070. This
ordinance reenacts certain existing fees and increases and sets the following fees for
alcoholic beverage licenses:
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Distributor's license ... $400.00
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Retailer's license ... $200.00
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Microbrewery ...$500.00
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Rectifier's license ... $3,000.00
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Blender's license ... $3,000.00
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Wholesaler's license ... $3,000.00
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Retail package license ... $1,000.00
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Retail drink license ... $1,000.00
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Restaurant wine license ... $600
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Restaurant wine renewal ... $400.00
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Caterer's ... $800.00
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Riverboat ...$1,200.00
• Horse race track ... $2,000
• Convention center ...$2,000
• Special temporary wine license per month or part of month ...
$50.00
• Special private club license ...$300.00
Adopted on call of the roll; yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith
and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2003-3-6622; BK 29; PG
AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT CONTRACT FOR
STREETSCAPE PHASE IV ($300,000)
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTRAIN A MATCHING GRANT FROM THE
KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR STREETSCAPE PHASE IV."
This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an
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agreement and all documents necessary to obtain a matching grant in the amount of
$300,000 from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for sidewalk and other streetscape
improvements for the Streetscape Phase IV project. The local required cash match is in
the amount of $75,000.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith
and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2003-3-6623; BK 29; PG
ACCEPT GRANT FOR ALPHA PROJECT
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 ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY
DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AWARD." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary
relating thereto with the Kentucky Department for Local Government to obtain a grant in
the amount of $50,000.00 for a Community Development Block Grant Award to fund the
Alpha Project.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith
and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2003-3-6624; BK 29; PG�
AGREEMENT BETWEEN WAREHOUSE, INC. AND CITY OF PADUCAH
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 AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND WAREHOUSE, INC." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an
agreement between the City of Paducah and Warehouse, Inc., which will mutually release
both parties from any/all obligations in connection with the East Mall Access Connector
(' Road project.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith
and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2003-3-6625; BK 29; PG tf
PORTABLE RESTROOM RENTAL AGREEMENT
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID OF KIT -MO RENTAL & SUPPLY COMPANY FOR PROVIDING THE
CITY WITH PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE, 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 Kit -MO Rental & Supply Company for rental
of portable toilets for use by the Parks Department at the following rates, Regular Unit -
$11.90/wk; Handicap Unit - $49.00/wk; Additional Services - $11.90/ea; Pick Up and
Delivery - $12.00for first 2 units; $4 each additional unit, and handicap pick-up and
delivery $15.00; and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith
and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2003-3-6626; BK 29; PG q
ACCEPT BIDS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AMMUNITION
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
• �, Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID OF T J CONEVERA'S INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF AMMUNITION,
FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, 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 T J Conevera's Inc., for the purchase of
ammunition in the amount of $10,648.80 for use by the Police Department.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith
and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2003-3-6627; BK 29; PG —qi57
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AMEND 911 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; CELL PHONE REVENUES
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION
AGREEMENT WITH AMENDMENTS INCORPORATED BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND THE COUNTY OF McCRACKEN, KENTUCKY,
FOR 911 EMERGENCY COMMUNICATIONS SERVICE." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor is authorized to execute an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement with Amendments Incorporated between the City of Paducah,
V Kentucky, and the County of McCracken, Kentucky, for 911 Emergency
V Communications Service. This amendment allows for cellular 911 service charges to be
considered in the formula for funding 911 operations.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, Smith
and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. #2003-3-6628; BK 29; PG [5
ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION
ACCEPT BID TO REPLACE TRAFFIC SIGNALS AT 21sT & BROADWAY
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce 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.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• The City Manager went over calendar items for the Board.
• At the Commission Meeting workshop on March 18, 2003, Paul Gholston will be
here to discuss the report he will be giving for the Paducah Police Department.
• Asst. Fire Chief Selection Schedule - This procedure which has had some
revisions was brought back for discussion. Commissioners Guess, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton agreed to go ahead with this procedure and told the Fire
Chief to proceed. Commissioner Coleman was not in favor of this procedure.
• Paducah Hyde & Junk Buildings - The City Manager read a letter from Kelly and
Cari Darland, owners of KIPCO, LLC d/b/a as O'Kelly's Irish Pub and Eatery
attorney informing the Board and public that they will have to withdraw from
negotiations to buy the two parcels of land known as the Paducah Hyde and Junk
property. (Copy of letter is in Minute file.) The Board agreed by consensus for
the City Engineer to proceed with demolition of the buildings.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Comm. Coleman gave a brief review of the National League of Cities meeting he had just
returned from in Washington D. C. Some of the key issues discussed were Homeland
Security, block grants and fire fighter assistance programs.
Mayor Paxton informed the Board that the Regional Park did get the $5 million that had
been requested from the State.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Charles Cole, Jr. came to stress to the Board that he is definitely against Sunday alcohol
sales.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
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