HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/16/02July 16, 2002
At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City
Hall at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, July 16, 2002, Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the
roll by the Acting City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners
Abraham, Montgomery, Coleman and Mayor Paxton (4). Commissioner Smith arrived
later in the meeting.
WORKSHOP MOTION
Commissioner Montgomery offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham to
begin the meeting with Workshop items prior to considering the Municipal Order.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, and
Mayor Paxton (4).
City Manager asked that Item IV be removed from the agenda.
Commissioner Smith arrived at this time (5:04 p.m.).
WORKSHOP
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT 6 YEAR PLAN AND UNSCHEDULED NEEDS
PROCESS
Steve Ervin gave a presentation on the Highway Department Six Year Plan and also the
Unscheduled Needs List. Bryan Stewart with KDOT and Stacey Courtney with the
PADD office were in attendance to answer questions from the Mayor and
Commissioners.
SIGN ORDINANCE
Several issues and changes were discussed regarding the proposed sign ordinance. These
issues have been discussed with the public, sign companies and businesses. It was also
discussed to insert a cap and replace policy into the ordinance. This discussion ended in
a request for additional time to review before committing to the ordinance.
POLICE & RETIREES HEALTH INSURANCE REPORT
Background information on Police and Fire Retiree Health Insurance was discussed.
Information provided showed an additional 7 to the original 10 under 65 who need
insurance assistance. Commissioners Coleman and Abraham feel we should stay with
original commitment to help the 10 members who George Wiggins brought to the
Commission for assistance. The additional 7 have insurance with someone other than the
City or do not have insurance at all. Commissioners Montgomery, Smith and Mayor
Paxton discussed the possibility of these members coming forward and also requesting
assistance. Questions were raised about taxing of money given to the additional seven
members. The Mayor directed the City Manager to check into the costs and penalties.
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
REMOVE MINORITY RECRUITMENT PROGRAM FROM TABLE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A MINORITY
RECRUITMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be removed from the
table.
On call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (5).
After much discussion the Board did the following:
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A MINORITY
RECRUITMENT PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be withdrawn as it is
with the understanding that the Board will work with Personnel and come up with an
amended version of the Minority Recruitment Program.
On call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and
Mayor Paxton (5).
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ORDINANCE EMERGENCY
AMEND ORDINANCE FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman that the
Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ORDINANCE NUMBER 2002-6-6539 WHICH PREVIOUSLY
ESTABLISHED DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND DEFINED
THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT HEADS AND AMENDED VARIOUS
SECTIONS OF CHAPTER TWO OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, INCLUDING
ARTICLE 11, DIVISION 3, NONELECTED OFFICIALS AND ARTICLE V,
DIVISIONS 1, 2, AND 4." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance,
upon adoption, will require the department heads and the City Manager to obtain the
approval of the Paducah City Board of Commissioners prior to adopting and/or amending
administrative rules, regulations, and procedures for their respective departments and the
City as a whole.
Lost on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham and Coleman (2), nays
Commissioner Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: July 23, 2002
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