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NOVEMBER 19, 2002
At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City
Hall at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, November 19, 2002, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of
the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners
Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
PRESENTATION OF PLAQUE FOR SERVICES FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Mayor Paxton presented an Appreciation Award to Brenda L. Anderson, for her
dedicated service, devotion, and support to the Paducah, McCracken County Community
while serving as an administrative professional for the Paducah Human Rights
' Commission.
NOBLE PARK CHRISTMAS LIGHTS - BRENT SHELTON, PADUCAH POWER
Mr. Shelton, employee of Paducah Power was here to let the public know that the
annual "Christmas in the Park" sponsored by Paducah Power would begin on November
29, 2002, at 6:00 p.m. This event is expanding every year with additional lighting and
displays. Paducah Power is seeking more sponsorship for future light displays.
PROCLAMATION - FATHERHOOD
A proclamation was read by Mayor Paxton proclaiming November 18-24, 2002, as
Paducah Fatherhood Week.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
reading of the Minutes for October 22, 2002, 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 Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the following documents be received and filed:
1. Certificate(s) of Insurance:
a) A & K Construction Inc.
b) J. G. Crawford Enterprises
c) Tim & David Downs DBA: D& T Concrete
d) Smiley's Contractor
e) TransMontaigne Inc.
f) Lonnie Wiggins Concrete
g) Crawford Enterprises LTD
2. Contracts:
a) Kit -Mo Rental & Supply Co. for Portable Toilet Services FY 2003
[Ord. No. 2002-10-6583]
b) Florence & Hutcheson, Inc. for Reconstruction and Extension to Sections of
Pecan Drive and Buckner Lane [$295,279.00] [Ord. No. 2002-10-6584]
c) Photo Science, Inc. for Mapping Project [$573,967.00]
[Ord. No. 1999-1-5996]
3. Quitclaim Deed for Closing of a Portion of Right -of -Way Known as Petter Avenue
4. Paducah Ambassadors, Inca Articles of Incorporation
5. Electrical Plant Board of the City of Paducah, KY D/B/A Paducah Power System
Financial Statements Years Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001
6. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for Month Ended September 30, 2002
7. G.P.E.D.C., Inc. Financial Statements for the Years Ended June 30, 2002 and 2001
8. McCracken County Health Taxing District Financial Statements for Year Ended June
30, 2002
9. Purchase District Health Department Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30,
2001
10. Purchase District Health Department Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30,
2002
11. Transit Authority of the City of Paducah Financial Statements for Year Ended June
30, 2002
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12. City of Paducah Police and Firefighters Pension Fund Review of Actuarial Valuation
July 1, 2002
13. City of Paducah Police and Firefighters Pension Fund Valuation as of July 1, 2002
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES -Routine Changes
Commissioner Montgomery 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.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
PERSONNEL CHANGES -Police Candidate Approval
Commissioner Montgomery 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.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (4). Abstain, Commissioner Abraham (1).
APPROVE AMENDMENT #8 TO THE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT PLAN
SUMMARY
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING AMENDMENT NO. 8
TO THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT PLAN SUMARY
FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#973; BK 4; PG s"3%
ADOPT TABLE 1 CLASSIFICATION/PAY SCHEDULE FOR CIVIL SERVICE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a
Municipal Order entitled, " "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING TABLE 1,
CLASSIFICATIONS/PAY SCHEDULE, CIVIL SERVICE, FOR CITY OF PADUCAH
1 EMPLOYEES," be adopted.
�j Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#974; BK 4;PG 53F
APPROVE APPLICATION FOR KENTUCKY ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY
ZONE FOR CENSUS TRACT 305
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR CENSUS TRACT 305 TO BE CERTIFIED AS A KENTUCKY
ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ZONE THROUGH THE KENTUCKY CABINET FOR
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF FINANCIAL INCENTIVES," be
adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, �I
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#975; BK 4;PG
PUBLIC HEARING FOR ALPHA PROJECT
At this time, Mayor Paxton opened a public hearing for the Alpha Project
Elaine Spalding, George Sirk, Jr., Betty Dodson, Loretta Daniels spoke in favor of this
project. Said it is a very worthwhile cause for the City of Paducah. Sharon Jones, a
graduate of the program said it has been very instrumental in the success of her business.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FOR ALPHA PROJECT
Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $50,000 FROM THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL
GOVERNMENT FOR THE ALPHA PROJECT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
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Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#976; BK 4;PG ASY
ORDINANCES - ADOPTION
AMEND SEC. 58-40, ANNUAL REPORT FOR HUMAN RIGHTS
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CH. 58-40, ANNUAL REPORT OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amend Ch. 58-
40, Annual Report of Ch. 58, Human Relations of the Code of Ordinances to require the
Human Rights Commission to submit their annual report on July 1 instead of March 1 of
each year to the Mayor and to the Board of Commissioners.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-11-6590; BK 29; PG K
APPROPRIATE EXPENDABLE FUND BALANCE TO COMISSION
CONTINGENCY
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2002-6-6538, ENTITLED; `AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2002, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND
RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION O CITY
GOVERNMENT."' This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amend the annual budget 4---
for
ifor the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003, be amended by a
supplemental appropriation in the amount of $420,000 from the General Fund reserves to
the Commission Contingency account ($400,000) and to the Police and Fire Pension
Fund ($20,000).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-11-6591; BK 29; PG WZ7
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AMENDED AGREEMENT W/GPEDC
AND CABINET FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR INFORMATION AGE
PARK
Commissioner Coleman 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 AMENDED
AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY'S STATE
PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS COMMISSION, CABINET FOR ECONOMIC
DEVELOPMENT, McCRACKEN COUNTY AND GPEDC, INC., FOR GRANT��
PROCEEDS FOR PADUCAH INFORMATION AGE PARK." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an
Amended Agreement between the City, Kentucky's State Property and Buildings
Commissioner, Cabinet for Economic Development, McCracken County and GPEDC,
Inc., for an extension of time to GPEDC, Inc., to fulfill the full-time equivalent job
requirement for the Paducah Information Age Park.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-11-6592; BK 29; PG
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ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION
JOINT SEWER AGENCY SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
Commissioner Montgomery offered a motion seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that
the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING A SCHEDULE FOR RATES AND CHARGES FOR WASTEWATER
PURSUANT TO KRS CHAPTER 76." This ordinance shall be read in full:
WHEREAS, the legislative bodies of the City of Paducah and McCracken
County established the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency (hereinafter
"JSA") to provide a comprehensive wastewater collection and treatment system within
McCracken County; and
WHEREAS, the JSA's current schedule of rates, rentals, and charges will
not continue to generate sufficient revenue for the proper operation and maintenance of
the existing sewer system and for the retirement of the JSA's outstanding debt; and
WHEREAS, it is a joint finding of the City of Paducah, McCracken
County Fiscal Court, and the JSA Board that local needs warrant non-uniform residential
rates due to significant differences between the amount of debt contributed by each of the
former sewer districts at the time of the JSA's formation which make immediately
uniform rates inequitable; and
WHEREAS, the City of Paducah and McCracken County, pursuant .to City
Ordinance No. 98-8-5927 and in accordance with all procedures required by law, were
presented with this schedule of rates by the JSA at a joint meeting; and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it ordained by the City of Paducah and the
McCracken County Fiscal Court, jointly, as follows:
SECTION 1. The following "Schedule of Rates and Charges" is hereby
approved and adopted.
SCHEDULE OF RATES AND CHARGES
A. WASTEWATER USER CHARGES
For customers of the former sewer districts, proposed rates are:
City of Paducah $2.85 per 1,000 gallons of water usage with 3,000
gallons minimum
Lone Oak
gallons minimum
Reidland
gallons minimum
Woodlawn
gallons minimum
$4.39 per 1,000 gallons of water usage with 3,000
$5.99 per 1,000 gallons of water usage with 3,000
$4.39 per 1,000 gallons of water usage with 3,000
B. INDUSTRIAL SURCHARGE
Permits are issued to certain industries that produce wastewater of an
unusual content or an abnormally high strength. Industries that qualify pay a permit fee
of $900 every three years.
C. HAULED WASTE
The JSA assesses a fee for the treatment and proper disposal of acceptable
waste that is hauled to the Paducah Wastewater Treatment Plant. The proposed fee is $26
per 1000 gallons.
Qualified haulers also pay an annual fee for a disposal permit,in the
amount of $300.
D. TAP -ON FEES
i. CONSTRUCTION ASSESSMENT
This fee is a charge assessed to recover the cost of constructing
collector lines which make sewer service available. This fee
would be due from every new customer that connects to sewer
lines that are constructed by the JSA. The proposed fee is $1950
per connection. With approval of the Board, customers may
qualify to pay this fee in monthly installments.
ii. CAPACITY FEE
This fee is a charge to all new customers connecting to the JSA
sanitary sewer system, and represents the purchase of their share of
capacity. This fee would be due from every new customer that
connects to the system. The proposed fee is $350 per Equivalent
Residential Unit, or ERU. For commercial connections, the
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number of ERU's is determined by the quantity of capacity
needed.
iii. LATERAL CONNECTION FEE
A lateral connection fee is a charge assessed to recover the cost
associated with constructing a physical sewer connection for a
facility, from the property line or right-of-way to the JSA sanitary
sewer system. This fee would be due from any new customer
requesting such a connection. The proposed fee is $625 minimum
per connection, but may vary depending on the actual width of the
right-of-way.
SECTION 2. The rates adopted herein shall be effective on bills rendered
on or after January 1, 2003.
SECTION 3. This ordinance shall be read on two separate days and will
become effective upon publication in full.
AMENDMENTS TO JOINT SEWER AGENCY ESTABLISHMENT
ORDINANCE
Commissioner Smith offered a motion seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-8-5927 ENTITLED, `AN ORDINANCE OF THE
PADUCAH CITY COMMISSION ESTABLISHING A JOINT SEWER AGENCY."'
This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance, upon adoption, will implement
the following:
• Clarify language regarding the Executive Director's Authority in handling
personnel actions.
• Authorize the Joint Sewer Agency to offer economic development incentives to
developments that will bring new jobs to our community.
• Authorize the phase in or new rates under the new State law.
• Clarify the procedures that the Joint Sewer Agency will follow when giving
notice of condemnation for easements for new sewer lines.
Allow an alternate method for calculating tap fees.
FINAL FY2001-2002 BUDGET REVISION
Commissioner Abraham offered a motion seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2001-6-6362 ENTITLED, `AN ORDINANCE
ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE t�
FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2002, BY ESTIMATING
REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE
OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT."' This ordinance is summarized as follows:
Amending Ordinance No. 2001-6-6362, to reflect actual revenues and expenditures for
Fiscal Year July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2002.
ACQUISITION AGREEMENT FOR A PORTION OF 402 SOUTH 3P�D STREET
TO CONSTRUCT CLARK STREET RIGHT OF WAY
Commissioner Coleman offered a motion seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT AND ALL
OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO, BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, SUSAN LAMB AND HUSBAND, PAT LAMB, AND NANCY
KIRSCHNER AND HUSBAND, RICHARD KIRSCHNER FOR ACQUISITION OF A
... PORTION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 402 SOUTH 3'm STREET." This ordinance
Q( is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to enter into an agreement
and all other documents relating thereto between the City of Paducah, 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 for purposes of establishing the
Clark Street right of way.
SPECIALTY PAY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
Commissioner Montgomery offered a motion seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
CREATING SEC. 78-66, SPECIALTY PAY, OF CHAPTER 78, PERSONNEL OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Creating "Specialty Pay" for city employees who
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achieve certification, additional certification or credentials that will expand his/her
performance in their job and has a specific value to the City.
PARKING TICKET PROCEEDURES AND HEARING BOARD
Commissioner Smith offered a motion seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AN
ORDINANCE AMENDING AND CREATING NEW SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 110,
"TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES", ARTICLE III, "PARKING REGULATIONS",
DIVISION 1 "GENERALLY" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, PERTAINING TO TICKETING VEHICLES FOR PARKING
VIOLATIONS WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: Creating a Hearing Board and appeal process pursuant to KRS 82.605 to 82.640
to conduct hearings with respect to parking violations.
VEHICLE IMPOUNDMENT PROCEDURES AND APPEAL PROCESS
Commissioner Abraham offered a motion seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
AND CREATING NEW SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 110, "TRAFFIC AND
VEHICLES", ARTICLE III, "PARKING REGULATIONS", DIVISION 2
"IMPOUNDING" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
PERTAINING TO THE IMPOUNDMENT OF VEHICLES WITHIN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Upon adoption this ordinance
creates an appeal process for individuals whose vehicles have been impounded by the
City of Paducah.
WORKSHOP
ANIMAL ORDINANCE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS
Nick Warren, Chairman of the Animal Control Committee, went over the
recommendations of the final report of the committee.
Several members of the committee spoke in favor of the recommended ordinances.
Mr. Hack, member of the committee, felt the committee was a little unbalanced because
most of the members are pet owners and feels that the ordinances adopted in May should
not be changed.
PASS THROUGH NEW STATE TIPPING FEE CHARGE
RECOMMENDATIONS
I Sarah Phillips, Asst. Director of Public Works, explained the tipping fee charge. This
1� charge is being mandated to the City by the State. We have to pay the fee. We can either
raise solid waste rates or absorb the cost. Last increase was in 1992.
PROPOSALS FOR PADUCAH HYDE & JUNK BUILDINGS
Anne Gryczon, Main Street Director, submitted proposals to the Board. She thanked the
Board for considering this idea. (City Clerk did not receive a copy of the proposals.)
Rick Murphy, Engineering Director, informed the Board that the permit date with the
State to raze the property expires December 2, 2002. This date represents the end of the
90 -day period that was given for the proposals.
Mayor Paxton along with the support of the Commission extended the date for razing the
properties to January 5, 2003.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Went over a schedule for the month of December for the Board. He also announced the
l Commission Advance for November 25.
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He also informed the Board that the City has received an award from the State for the
Artist Relocation Program. It won a Government Activities Award.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Comm. Abraham inquired as to the date when the Minority Recruitment Program would
be brought before the Commission again.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Joe Patterson, citizen, was here about the sewer issue for his property. The Board agreed
by majority to reimburse Mr. Patterson the $1,391 for the sewer issue caused by a tree on
City property.
The City Manager asked for an Executive Session for discussion of a state retirement
issues and personnel dismissal issue.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that
the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following
topics:
• Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810 (1) (c).
• Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an
employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1) (f).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery,
Smith and Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: December / r% , 2002
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