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Home My WebLink About02/25/03FEBRUARY 25, 2003 179 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 25, 2003, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Guess, Coleman, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Smith was absent (1). PRESENTATIONS I-69 - DELPHINE OPERLE Ms. Operle, a member of the Kentucky Coalition, recently returned from Washington D.C. and was here to give an update on the I-69 project. This interstate highway will go from the Canadian border to the Mexican border and is a project that the City has been involved with since Mayor Montogmery's term. If this highway is constructed it will help our region to grow economically. MARKET HOUSE THEATRE Michael Cochran, Director of Market House Theatre, gave a short presentation about the Market House Theatre and what they do. The Theatre appreciates the support of the city / of Paducah since the City takes care of everything on the outside of the Theatre building. Next season is their 40th year celebration. MHT has been recognized by the American Association of Community Theaters and have been placed in the top 10 nationwide out of 7,000 community theatres. This placement was based on programming, outreach, quality and facilities. Last year over 40,000 people came to see a play, attend a workshop or be in a class. Mr. Cochran feels the theatre is very successful. 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, and Mayor Paxton (4). ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION AMEND ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSE FEES Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce 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: • Distributor's license ... $400.00 • Retailer's license ... $200.00 • Microbrewery ...$500.00 • Rectifier's license ... $3,000.00 • Blender's license ... $3,000.00 • Wholesaler's license ... $3,000.00 • Retail package license ... $1,000.00 • Retail drink license ... $1,000.00 • Restaurant wine license $600 • Restaurant wine renewal ... $400.00 • Caterer's ... $800.00 • 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 Ms. Wendy Florian, Mayor/City Manager Assistant, who handles the process for alcohol beverage license fees explained that the City has not had an increase in these fees since FEBRUARY 25, 2003 1995. KRS 243.070 permits local governments to increase their alcohol fees to a certain amount. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the reading of the Minutes for February 11 & 18, 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, Guess, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU 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 reappoint Kimberly Rust and Neil Ward as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I hereby appoint Glenn D. Denton to replace Jim Sigler, whose term has expired. These terms will expire December 31, \ f 2005." V Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Kimberly Rust and Neil Ward and in appointing Glenn D. Denton as members of the Paducah - McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION Mayor Paxton the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I hereby reappoint Scott Powell as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I hereby appoint Bob Hoppmann to replace Jim Disanto and Phillip McIntosh to replace Sandra Wilson, whose terms have expired. These terms will expire September 27, 2005. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Scott Powell and in appointing Bob Hoppmann and Phillip McIntosh as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). RESOLUTION DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE ADVANCES MADE FOR CAPITAL OUTLAYS TO BE MADE FROM SUBSEQUENT BORROWINGS -2003 ISSUE Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, MAKING DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT WITH RESPECT TO REIMBURSEMENT OF TEMPORARY ADVANCES MADE FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE MADE FROM SUBSEQUENT BORROWINGS." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). 13- 111 ME 181 FEBRUARY 25, 2003 MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the documents, petitions, and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Contracts: a) Central Paving Co. for Rental Equipment (Ord. No. 2003-2-6614) b) F1exBen Corp. for Flexible Spending Account Plan (Ord. No. 2003-2-6615) c) Barkley Regional Airport Advocates Grant Agreement (Ord. No. 2003-1-6608) 2. Supply Bond for Kotter Ready Mix 3. KY League of Cities Unemployment Compensation Reimbursement Trust Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2002 4. KY League of Cities Workers' Compensation Trust Financial Statements and Supplementary Information for Year Ended June 30, 2002 5. KY Municipal Risk Management Association Financial Statements and Supplementary Information for Year Ended June 30, 2002 PETITION(S) a) Petition Promoting Paducah Greenway Trails BID(S) POLICE DEPT. Ammunition. a) TJ Conevera's Inc. b) Black Hills PARKS DEPT. Portable Toilet Rentals — FY 2003-2004 a) Kit -Mo Rental & Supply Co. b) Lane's Mobile John Inc. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). NOMINATE MAYOR PRO TEM Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that Commissioner / Gerry B. Montgomery be nominated and elected Mayor Pro Tem of the City of Paducah, 1/ to serve as such until the expiration of her present term as City Commissioner. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess and Mayor Paxton (3). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, 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, Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). ALCOHOL & DRUG POLICY (CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY)41�1� Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a 0,6 - 1q3 Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ESTABLISHING A CITY OF PADUCAH CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY 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, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (3). Nays, Commissioner Guess (1) M.O. 990; BK 5; PG 182 FEBRUARY 25, 2003 ADOPT COMMISSION PRIORITIES FROM COMMISSION ADVANCE FOR 2003 Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER AND STAFF TO SUPPORT THE COMMISSION IN IMPLEMENTING v THE POLICY AGENDA FOR 2003," be adopted. Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery, and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. 991; BK 5; PG 3',5'-- ORDINANCES , ORDINANCES - ADOPTION INCLUDE SIT DOWN RESTAURANTS IN PLANNED OFFICE PARK ZONE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 126-117(d), PLANNED OFFICE PARK, POP, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized,as follows: That Sec. 126-117, (d), Planned Office Park, POP, v of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is amended to include sit down restaurants (drive through not permitted). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-2-6617; BK 29; PG yy 7 ACCEPT BID FOR KENTUCKY OAKS MALL RADIO UPGRADE FOR POLICE DEPT. Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JACKSON PURCHASE 2 -WAY RADIO INC. FOR RADIO UPGRADE AT KENTUCKY OAKS MALL FOR THE PADUCAH 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 Jackson Purchase 2 -Way Radio Inc. in the amount of $47,589.50 for the furnishing of equipment and installation of a bi-directional radio amplifier system located at Kentucky Oaks Mall for use by the Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO.2003-2-6618; BK 29; PG Ll �e e-lO AMEND BUILDING CODE ORDINANCE TO CURRENT EDITION & CHANGE REFERENCE TO INTERNATIONAL CODE COUNCIL Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 18-31 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the 2002 edition of the Kentucky Building Code; 2000 edition of the International Basic Mechanical Code; 2000 edition of the International Basic Energy Conservation Code; and all subsequent editions of these Code and any amendments as adopted by Kentucky Board of Housing, Buildings and Construction. The 2002 Kentucky Residential Code is hereby made applicable to all one and two family dwellings. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-2-6619; BK 29; PG� UPDATE ELECTRICAL CODE ORDINANCE TO CURRENT EDITION OF NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 18-35 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The 2002 National Electrical Code, as prepared by 1,L 183 FEBRUARY 25, 2003 the National Fire Protection Association and as amended from time to time, and all subsequent editions of this code, are hereby adopted by reference and made a part of the public records of the City by this section. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-2-6620; BK 29; PG �0 NAME APPEALS BOARD FOR FIRE MARSHAL DECISIONS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SEC. 46-34 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: An ordinance to establish that all final decisions of the Fire Code official of the City shall be appealable to the Building Code Appeals Board pursuant to the procedures adopted by the City. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Montgomery and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2003-2-6621; BK 29; PG 6- ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION AUTHORIZE TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT CONTRACT FOR STREETSCAPE PHASE IV ($300,000) Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce 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 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. ACCEPT GRANT FOR ALPHA PROJECT 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 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. AGREEMENT BETWEEN WAREHOUSE, INC. AND CITY OF PADUCAH Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce 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. PORTABLE RESTROOM RENTAL AGREEMENT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF KIT -MO RENTAL & SUPPLY COMPANY FOR 2� 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 FEBRUARY 25, 2003 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. ACCEPT BIDS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT AMMUNITION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF T J CONEVERA'S INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF V 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 hitCi%T 7 Conevera's Inc., for the purchase of ammunition in the amount of $10,648.80 for use by the Police Department. AMEND 911 INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT; CELL PHONE REVENUES Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce 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, Kentucky, and the County of McCracken, Kentucky, for 911 Emergency Communications Service. This amendment allows for cellular 911 service charges to be considered in the formula for funding 911 operations. CITY MANAGER REPORT Thursday, February 27, 12:00 p.m. - Farewell Reception for Sarah Phillips, Asst. Public Works Director March 18 Agenda - Budget Calendar Negotiations Update Mr. Gholston will try to have his report ready for the March 18 Commission Meeting but if not, it will be ready for the April 1 Commission Meeting. Greg Carlton, Peel & Holland, will be bringing health insurance costs update to the April 1 Commission Meeting. Items before State Legislation: • Base Court Revenue • Enterprise Zone Expiration • Health Insurance Charge for Employees Last Saturday, February 22, the W. C. Young Community Center Board recognized Commissioner Coleman with a reception for his 25 years of public service. This event was in part a celebration of Black History Month. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Comm. Montgomery made an appeal for people to join Main Street. This is an organization that has worked since approximately 1990 trying to coordinate improvements in the downtown area. They keep a complete inventory of all buildings, help people that are trying to go into business to match with a building they need, help retain fagade loans through cooperation with local banks at a low interest rate and have done a lot to get people to come back into the downtown area. The Main Street Board will need at least $25,000 before the end of June in order to maintain the present operation. N FEBRUARY 25, 2003 PUBLIC COMMENTS Mary Tabor was here to ask the Board to vote against Sunday alcohol sales. ✓� David Casey, President of AFSCME, thanked the Board for adopting the Controlled Substance Policy to include all full-time employees in the City workforce. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: March _LL, 2003 City Clerk 185