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Home My WebLink About09/24/02119 SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, September 24, 2002, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Montgomery was out- of-town (1). PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Paxton read proclamations for "Race Equality Week" for September 23 -27, 2002, ?/ and "Walk to School Day" for October 2, 2002. Copies of the proclamations are contained in the Minute file. PRESENTATION by Daryl Tubbs, President of IAFF Local 168 OSHA Citations & Fines Mr. Tubbs explained the fire fighters position regarding the fines and requested radios be put at the rear of fire trucks for the fire fighters for safety reasons. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading of the Minutes for September 10, 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, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: a) Butler Concrete & Construction, Inc. b) Dippin Dots Inc. c) Gibson Piping Inc. 2. Contracts: a) Duckett Truck Center for (1) Rear -loading Refuse Body & Chassis [$103,848] b) Geographic Information Systems Interlocal Cooperation Agreement c) Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for Sidewalk and Other Streetscape Improvements [$300,000] d) McBride Truck Sales for (1) Front -loading Refuse Body & Chassis V [$154,650] e) McCracken County Humane Society for Services FY 2002-2003 f) Paducah Woodenware for Leaf Bags for FY 2003 [$42,300] g) Purchase Partners For Progress for Services FY 2002-2003 z/ 3. Quitclaim Deed for Property from Closing of Portion of Poplar Street 4. Notice of Cancellation of the September 17, 2002 Board of Commissioners Meeting Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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). TRANSFER $12,500 TO URBAN RENEWAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND FOR PURCHASE OF 329 N 5TH STREET Commissioner Abraham offered. motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that a municipal order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 120 SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $12,500.00 FROM THE COMMISSION CONTINGENCY ACCOUNT TO THE URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY LOWER TOWN REVITALIZATION FUND," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3). Nays, Commissioner Abraham (1). M.O. #966; BK 4; PG ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY RECIPIENT GRANT FOR BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION FOR A SMALL COMMUNITY AIR SERVICE DEVELOPMENT PILOT PROGRAM (AIR -21) GRANT FOR THE BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary with the U.S. Department of Transportation for a Small Community Air Service Development Pilot Program (AIR -21) grant. This is a reimbursable marketing grant in the amount of $304,000 to be used by Barkley Regional Airport. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-9-6577; BK 29; PG -3-(P-57 TRANSFER 524-536 HARRISON STREET TO URBAN RENEWAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE FROM THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO THE URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY FOR TRANSFER OF PROPERTY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Deed of Conveyance from the City of Paducah to Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency for transfer of property located at 524-536 Harrison Street. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith, and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-9-6578; BK 29; PG v ORDINANCES - ADOPTION BAPTIST FAMILY FITNESS AGREEMENT FOR CITY EMPLOYEES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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 BAPTIST FAMILY FITNESS." This V ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement between the City of Paducah and Baptist Healthcare System, Inc. d/b/a Baptist Family Fitness for providing to the City wellness and fitness services for the Wellness Program for FY2002-2003. The City will be billed in the amount of $27.50 per participant, maximum $74.00 per family. Each participating employee will reimburse the City $13.75 per month, $13.75 for each participating spouse and full cost for each additional family member thereafter as outlined in said agreement. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-9-6579; BK 29; PG 3(02 CONTRACT WITH ADVANA FOR SUBROGATION AND RECOVERY CLAIMS SERVICE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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 ADVANA, INC. This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an 12� 121 SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 agreement between the City of Paducah and Advana, Inc. for providing to the City subrogation and recovery claim services. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Smith and Mayor Paxton (4). ORD. NO. 2002-9-6580; BK 29; PG 3(g� AMEND CH. 98, ARTICLE VII, GENERAL ASSEMBLIES - LOST Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING +'' ) CH.98, ARTICLE VII, GENERAL ASSEMBLIES OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amend Sec. 98-189, Standards of Issuance to establish the Finance Department as the City's agent to allow public property to be used for private usage; to establish at the time of application the event coordinator will list specific regulations for participating vendors; and to establish at the time of the permit, the Finance Department will review any advertisements the event coordinator wishes to place for public notice and will lease on a first -come -first service basis specific spots previously designated by the event coordinator for the listed event. Also, amend Sec. 98-196 Permit Area -Control to include "with the exception of promising exclusivity to any one vendor regarding any particular product keeping in mind that this property is owned by the citizens of Paducah and is not private property." LOST on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham and Coleman (2). Nays, Commissioner Smith and Mayor Paxton (2). PUBLIC HEARING FOR TAX LEVY No one spoke at this time. ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION SETTING TAX LEVIES: AD VALOREM PROPERTIES - FY 2003 j Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2002, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2003, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED". PURPOSE General Fund of the City Real Property Personal Property School Purposes Paducah Junior College Real Estate Personal Property RATE PER $100.00 $0.300 $0.390 $0.022 $0.022 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: Paducah Independent School District Real Property $0.593 Personal Property $0.593 Inventory $0.593 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $0.915 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property (except inventory) $1.005 Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.593 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: 122 SEPTEMBER 24, 2002 The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2002, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2002. The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2003, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 2003. AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH POWER SYSTEMS FOR STREETSCAPE PHASE III ELECTRICAL RELOCATION SERVICES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND ELECTRICAL PLANT BOARD D/B/A PADUCAH POWER SYSTEMS, FOR STREETSCAPE PHASE III ELECTRICAL RELOCATION SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized to execute a contract between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and Paducah Power Systems for Streetscape Phase III electrical relocation services. The City will reimburse Paducah Power Systems for costs incurred as outlined in the agreement. CITY MANAGER REPORT The City Manager presented a slide show for the 9/11 ceremony at Public Works. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS ' Comm. Abraham mentioned the success of the 2„d Annual Spirit Basketball League banquet. This league for young adults was started by Rev. Charles Dunbar. Comm. Coleman mentioned the National League of Cities, Energy Environment and Natural Resources Committee meeting he attended last week. Their primary focus was the discussion of coal fired power plants. Comm. Abraham addressed the concerns of parking for the Farmer's Market patrons during the BBQ on the River. Mayor directed the City Manager to address accusations of the IAFF Local 168. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. Oc4/J�r ADOPTED: �b�r 8 , 2002 City Clerk Mayor Paxton