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Home My WebLink About03/26/0232 MARCH 26, 2002 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6: 00 p.m., Tuesday, March 26, 2002, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Montgomery was absent (1). City Engineer Rick Murphy gave a status update of the floodgate installation. He will not implement the installation due to the water level at this time. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading of the Minutes for March 12, 2002, be waived, and that the Minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY SEWER AGENCY Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Ralph S. Young as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Sewer Agency, to fill the unexpired term of Tim Kaltenbach, who has resigned. This term will expire June 30, 2004. Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Ralph S. Young as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Sewer Agency. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Hari Chopra as a member of the Paducah - McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau to replace Beth Denton Keller, whose term has expired. This term will expire December 31, 2005." zl� Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Hari Chopra as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). PADUCAH GOLF COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the Paducah Golf Commission: Reappoint James B. Mitchell; Appoint Bill Evans to replace J.B. Moss, whose term has expired. These terms will expire March 26, 2006. Z ---- Commissioner Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing James B. Mitchell and Bill Evans as members of the Paducah Golf Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). BOARD OF ETHICS Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Gladman Humbles as a member of the Board of Ethics, which term will expire February 10, 2005. J— �-�.- �,::.:_ I __ __ i �..._ 1!. I ': '.I.. :__:. J____. _—____— _:'_�. L.. .. _ '.:. a:. i. I 1 h16':•eIIV11tdW :'. 33 MARCH 26, 2002 Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Gladman Humbles as a member of the Board of Ethics. k Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION SERVICE BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Richard Abraham to the Paducah - McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board, which term will expire December 31, 2002. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Richard Abraham as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Emergency Communication Service Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3). Commissioner Abraham cannot vote for himself. PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Richard Brown to the Paducah - McCracken County Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency, which term will expire February 23, 2006. Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Richard Brown as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F NOTICES OF CANCELLATION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Notices of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners for 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 19, 2002, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following documents be received and filed: Certificates of Insurance: a) Ray Black & Son, Inc. 1�0 ,/,,2. Lease with Jim Smith Contracting Company, LLC for the property r, for the Downtown Convenience Center 1 /3. Agreement with Jim Smith Contracting Co., LLC for the City's 2002 Street Resurfacing Program 4. Paducah Junior College, Inc., Financial Statements for the Year Ended June 30, 2001 and for the Year Ended June 30, 2000 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). MARCH 26, 2002 MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES: Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah orders that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). FIRE SERVICES EQUIPMENT GRANT APPLICATION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO EXECUTE AN ONLINE FIREFIGHTERS MATCHING FUND GRANT APPLICATION THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000, FOR FUNDING TO BE USED FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). M.O. #945; BOOK 4; ORDINANCES — ADOPTION PURCHASE BACKHOE FOR STREET DIVISION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF McKEEL EQUIPMENT INC. FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE CASE 590 SM TRACTOR LOADER -BACKHOE FOR USE IN THE STREET DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of McKeel Equipment, Inc. in the amount of $69,913.73, for sale to the City of one 2002 Case 590 SM Tractor Loader -Backhoe for use in the Street Division, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a l� contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO.2002-3-6491; BK 29; PG PURCHASE DECORATIVE LIGHTING FOR DOWNTOWN AREA Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF COLE ELECTRIC FOR THE PURCHASE OF DECORATIVE LIGHTING FOR THE DOWNTOWN AREA, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Cole Electric for furnishing the City with decorative lighting for the downtown area, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-3-6492; BK 29; PG a �� PURCHASE PLANTERS/BENCHES FOR DOWNTOWN AREA Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the 1 Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING 1 THE BID OF WAUSAU TILE FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLANTERS AND BENCHES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Wausau Tile in the amount of $14,814.00, for purchase by the City of planters, benches and snuffers for the Downtown Streetscape II Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-3-6493; BK 29; PG o 34 35 MARCH 26; 2002 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION McCRACKEN COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION FUNDING REQUEST Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZNG THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY THE CITY'S PORTION OF THE LOCAL CASH MATCHING AMOUNT FOR THE LAND AND WATER CONSERVATION FUND GRANT TO McCRACKEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT FOR THE McCRACKEN COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION, AND *IV AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES WITH THE McCRACKEN COUNTY YOUTH SOCCER ASSOCIATION". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Finance Director to pay $10,000, the City's portion of a matching grant, to McCracken County Fiscal Court for a Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant for the McCracken County Youth Soccer Association Program, and authorizing the Mayor to execute an Agreement for Services with McCracken County Youth Soccer Association for construction of a soccer field with improvements, a roadway, and a parking lot for use by City and County residents. UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION (USGA) HOOK -A -KID -ON -GOLF GRANT PROGRAM Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MATCHING GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES GOLF ASSOCIATION (USGA) HOOK -A -KID - ON -GOLF PROGRAM AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT YOUTH GOLF PROGRAM." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a matching grant agreement and all necessary documents with the United States Golf Association (USGA) for a grant in the amount of $1,000.00 for a youth golf program. The City will provide matching funds in the amount of $1,000.00 for this project. ANNEXATION OF ST. THOMAS MORE CHURCH Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY FINALIZING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DEFINING ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Finalizing the annexation of a tract of property adjacent to the present city limits, located adjacent to Alben Barkley Drive (U.S. 62), containing 20.1592 acres more or less. ZONE CHANGE FOR LOURDES HOSPITAL, McAULEY MANOR, MERCY MANOR Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE FOR PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1530, 1532, 1536 LONE OAK ROAD AND 601, 631 AND 701 McAULEY DRIVE, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezoning property located at 1530, 1532 and 1536 Lone Oak Road and 601, 631 and 701 McAuley Drive from R-4, PUD (High Density Residential Zone) to HM (Hospital Medical Zone), and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning. CITY MANAGER REPORT Downtown Convenience Center is under construction. -4 Inspection Dept./Electrical Code is giving update class of new codes to electricians. Commission Advance will be April 6 — 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Tentative Date for Budget Workshop MARCH 26, 2002 COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Commissioner Coleman gave a report about his recent trip to Washington, D.C. for the National League of Cities Annual Congressional City Conference Several U.S. Senators and Cabinet Officers spoke at the meeting. Some of the issues discussed were the following: • Protecting the Homeland • Sustaining Federal Support for Critical Municipal Programs • Protecting Local Revenue and Tax Authority • Ensuring Racial Justice and Equality • Investing in Children • Balancing International Trade Agreements with Local Authority PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS Arthur Lee, father of Hosea Lee, spoke in regards to the incident that happened with his autistic son and a police officer on March 23, 2002. Audra Lee, sister of Hosea Lee, spoke about her concerns in regards to the above i/ situation. Gladman Humbles, citizen, also spoke about the incident. Madonna Matchem informed the Board about the circumstances when her son was v� arrested. She feels there should be more in-depth training with new police officers. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: April 9, 2002 A /n� Assistant City Clerk City Clerk was out of the office. gel