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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/23/02JULY 23, 2002 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 23, 2002, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). SUSPEND RULES OF MEETING Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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 Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). PUBLIC COMMENTS Gayle Kaler, President of Lowertown Renaissance Association, presented a picture by local artist Avery Crounse to the Board to thank them for helping with the Lowertown project. She wanted to also include a thank you to the Planning Department, Engineering Department, Inspection Department, City Manager, Tourism Board and Civic Beautification. They said the investment of artists to redevelop and want to continue to redevelop this area has been due to the Inspection Department enforcing the nuisance codes. Jenny Titey, Don Barger, Richard Mathis as new residents gave their thanks to the Board. PRESENTATION: HERSHEY TRACK AND FIELD WINNER MEDALS Trace Stevens of the Parks Department said 23 children from this area went to the meet in Lexington this year and 15 placed 1St and P. He thanked the City and Tilghman for redoing the tract at Paducah Tilghman Football field. THANK YOU Rev. Hodge was here to thank the Board for having the Blackburn Park pool re -opened. I. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading of the Minutes for July 9 & July 16, 2002, be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting(s) prepared by the Acting City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). APPOINTMENTS BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint May Hoy and John Gregory as members of the Board of Assessment Appeals, whose terms have expired. These terms will expire June 30, 2005." Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the `z Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Mary Hoy and John Gregory as members of the Board of Assessment Appeals. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL HOUSING COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval �- of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Rev. Raynarldo Henderson as a member of the Municipal Housing Commission, whose term has expired. This term will expire July 22, 2006." §3 93 JULY 23, 2002 Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Rev. Raynarldo Henderson as a member of the Municipal Housing Commission. 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: A. Certificate(s) of Insurance: 1. James Marine Inc./Paducah River Services 2. Ingram Barge Company B. Contract for Services with Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce C. Forest Hills Village, Inc Financial Report for May 31, 2002 and 2001 D. Kemper CPA Group LLC, Letter of Confirmation of Understanding of Services to be Provided for the Electric Plant Board for the Year Ended June 30, 2002 (Authorized by Ordinance No. 2001-6-6369) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). R & F BIDS Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners receive and file the following bids: PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Crown Victoria 1. Paducah Ford Four Door Sedan 1. Park Avenue 2. Paducah Ford 7 -Passenger Van 1. Park Avenue 2. Paducah Ford Half -ton Pick Up Trucks 1. Park Avenue 2. Paducah Ford % Ton Pick-up Truck 1. Busey Truck 2. Paducah Ford Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). 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, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). JULY 23, 2002 ORDINANCE -EMERGENCY AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH POWER FOR INSTALLATION OF LIGHTS AT BROOKS STADIUM Commissioner Abraham 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 AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement between Paducah Power System and the City of Paducah for the purchase and installation of lighting for Brooks Stadium in the amount of $36,000.00 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-7-6542; BK 29; PG 1� ORDINANCES - ADOPTION APPROVE HOUSING COMMUNITY OFFICER CONTRACT 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 AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PADUCAH FOR HOUSING COMMUNITY OFFICER." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and the Housing Authority of Paducah formally establishing two positions for Housing Community Officer. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-7-6543; BK 29; PG �73,'Z ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR TRANSMONTAIGNE, INC Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that fi the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND TRANSMONTAIGNE PRODUCT SERVICES INC., FOR AN ENCROACHMENT UPON A PORTION OF CITY OF PADUCAH FLOODWALL RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED AT 233 ELIZABETH STREET." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorize the Mayor to enter into an Encroachment Agreement with TransMontaigne Product Services, Inc., for a vapor combustion unit and a refined petroleum pipeline to be located upon a portion of City of Paducah floodwall right-of-way located at 233 Elizabeth Street. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-7-6544; BK 29; PG RENEWAL RATES FOR MEDICAL & PRESCRIPTION DRUG PLAN WITH EBC Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING RENEWAL RATES WITH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLAIMS OF WISCONSIN (EBC) FOR THE GROUP HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: City of Paducah accepts renewal rates with Employee Benefits Claims of Wisconsin (EBC) which will reflect an increase in group health insurance rates and administrative charges, effective July 1, 2002. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-7-6545; BK 29; PG Z30 3% COLA INCREASE FOR CITY MANAGER Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE SALARY OF THE CITY MANAGER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending the current annual salary for the City Manager by including the 3% cola increase for a total salary of $84,717.50, effective July 29, 2002. 94 ,k� ;1/ - - - - I, 1 �:.141 95 a JULY 23, 2002 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-7-6546; BK 29; PG 33 I 2003 URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT 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 ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FORESTRY FOR AN URBAN AND COMMUNITY FORESTRY GRANT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary relating thereto with the Kentucky Department of Forestry to obtain a matching reimbursement grant in the amount of $12,042.00 for. an Urban and Community Forestry Grant. The City will provide matching funds in the amount of $12,042.00. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,. Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-7-6547; BK 29; PG 33 2003 ZERO TOLERANCE DUI GRANT Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY JUSTICE CABINET FOR THE ZERO TOLERANCE DUI PREVENTION PROGRAM." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a grant agreement and all other documents relating thereto with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Justice Cabinet to obtain a grant in the amount of $24,000.00 for the Zero Tolerance DUI Prevention Program. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD NO. 2002-7-6548; BK 29; PG 333 SIGN MORATORIUM EXTENSION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2002-4-6500." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance declares a moratorium on the permitting and establishment of any additional --4 off -premises commercial signs to be located within the City of Paducah, Kentucky. For purposes of this ordinance, off -premises commercials signs shall mean any sign that contains a message that does not relate to any activity or product on the premises where the sign is displayed, or a sign erected by a company or individual for the purpose of selling advertising messages for profit. This moratorium shall commence from and after the effective date of tWs eFdinanee Ordinance No. 2002-4-6500 and shall continue for a period of one hundred thirty-five(135) days thereafter. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-7-6549; BK 29; PG _33Y MAIN STREET CONTRACT FOR FY 2002-2003 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 A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH MAIN STREET FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a contract with Paducah Main Street in the amount of $35,000.00 for specific services. This contract shall expire June 30, 2003. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-7-6550; BK 29; PG 3c3 95 JULY 23, 2002 96 FINAL SUBDIVISION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN KENTUCKY AVE & CLARK STREET AND BETWEEN SOUTH 2ND STREET AND SOUTH WATER STREET Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING THE PROPOSED SUBDIVISION OF PROPERTY OF CITY OF PADUCAH AND CROUNSE CORPORATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED BETWEEN CLARK STREET AND KENTUCKY AVENUE AND BETWEEN SOUTH 2� STREET AND SOUTH WATER STREET, ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PUBLIC EASEMENTS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approve final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed subdivision of property of the City of Paducah and Crounse Corporation for property located between Clark Street and Kentucky Avenue and between South 2nd Street and South Water Street and accepting the dedication of right-of-way and public easements. In addition, authorize the Mayor to subscribe a certificate of approval on the plat. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-7-655 1; BK 29; PG3 3 % ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION PORTION OF POPLAR STREET CLOSING Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF POPLAR STREET LOCATED BETWEEN LONE OAK ROAD AND A 20' IMPROVED ALLEY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing a portion of Poplar Street located between Lone Oak Road and a 20' improved alley, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed from the City to the property owners in or abutting the public way to be closed. T PURCHASE OF EXTENDED SPUDS FOR FLOATING DOCK Commissioner Smith offered motion, Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY JAMES MARINE THE AMOUNT OF $16,000.00 FOR REPAIRS TO THE RIVERFRONT BARGE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Finance Director of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized to pay James Marine the amount of $16,000.00, for extended spud repairs to the riverfront barge. PURCHASE OF 16 VEHICLES FOR VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF PADUCAH FORD IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $319,450.00, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF VEHICLES FOR USE BY VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bids of Paducah Ford for the sale of 16 vehicles for use by various departments in the total amount of $319,450.00, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. - PURCHASE UTILITY TRUCK WITH CRANE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BUSEY TRUCK EQUIPMENT FOR SALE TO THE CITY 1/ OF A ONE -TON UTILITY TRUCK WITH CRANE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bids of Busey Truck Equipment in the total amount of $32,850.00, for a one -ton utility truck with crane for use in the Floodwall Division. KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES 2002 LIABILITY GRANT AWARD (PLAYGROUND) Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE M. JULY 23, 2002 96 AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A LIABILITY GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement and all documents necessary to obtain a 2002 liability grant award in the amount of $2,054.00 from the Kentucky League of Cities for the purchase of landscape structures and playground equipment for Stuart Nelson Park. The Public Works Department will provide the required match of $2,054.00 KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES 2002 SAFETY GRANT AWARD (TRAINING) Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A 2002 SAFETY GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement and all documents necessary to obtain a 2002 safety grant award in the amount of $2,375.50 from the Kentucky League of Cities for the purchase of a laptop computer, a projector and projector screen. The Personnel Department will provide the required match of $2,375.50. CITY MANAGER REPORT • PETITION TO RENAME E. JACKSON TO OSCAR CROSS The Board discussed this item. Commissioner Coleman gave informative information about Mr. Oscar Cross. Darryl Shelby and Cornell Shackelford were here to speak about Mr. Cross. These two gentlemen started the petition for the street name change. The Board feels this would be a good thing to do and hopes to proceed with this project as soon as possible. • PAXTON PARK GOLF COURSE PROPERTY The City Manager advised the Commission that if there were no objection he would I authorize the attorney to go ahead with court proceedings to release constraints. �"'�'�,, �V Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: August 13 , 2002 &nlom -'ey, 644 Assistant City Clerk