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Home My WebLink About06/25/02JUNE 25, 2002 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 25, 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). Carolyn Roof was here to thank everyone who contributed to the success of the Paducah Area Master Gardeners Show on May 18, 2002. Mayor wants to form a committee to review the recently adopted animal control regulations for changes. The Animal Regulation Committee members will be the following: Nick Warren, Chairman Dr. Harold Clark, Member Danny Brown, Advisor Mr. Bill Hack, Member Asst. Chief Gary Reese, Advisor Virginia Manchester, Member Patience Rinzolli, Member Kathy Jones, Member Gayle Kaler, Member Debbie Cavitt, Member The Committee will: • Review materials on municipal animal regulation • Review the City's current animal control ordinances. • Conduct a public forum where interested citizens will be invited to share their concerns and recommendations regarding animal regulations. • Recommend to the City Commission revisions to the City's animal control regulations. In preparing their recommendations the Committee will weigh the competing needs to provide: • Protection of public safety • Protection of the rights of animal owners to keep and enjoy their pets • Protection of residents from nuisances caused by inconsiderate animal owners living adjacent to them • Protection of animals from abuse Copy of this "charge" to the committee is included in the Minutes for this meeting. Lee King, Presideat for the Paducah Kennel Club says the club feels strongly about not wanting to limit number of dogs within the city limits. They feel it is unfair to responsible dog owners and breeders. When you put a limit of the number of dogs in one household it is really an unfair situation. Some courts have found unconstitutional. Paducah Kennel Club thinks committee is a good idea and wants to work with and support this committee. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the reading of the Minutes for June 18, 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). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Agreement between Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, c/ Department of Highways for Turning Lane Improvements from US 60 to James Sanders Boulevard 2. G.P.E.D.C. Inc Financial Statements for the Years Ended June 30, 2001 and 2000 3. Paducah Airport Corporation Financial Statements and Supplemental Information Year Ended December 31, 2001 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). JUNE 25, 2002 APPOINTMENTS BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Leo Green as a member of the Brooks Stadium Commission, to replace Bob Swisher, who has resigned. This term will expire December 5, 2003. Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Leo Green as a member of the Brooks Stadium Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL 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 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). ORDINANCES - ADOPTION ACCEPT BID FOR BULLET-PROOF VESTS Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF RAY O'HERRON COMPANY INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY �l ARMOR VESTS FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Ray O'Herron Company Inc., in the amount of $39,996.00 for the purchase of 80 body armor (bullet- proof) vests, for use by the Police Department. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-6-6532; BK 29; PG Q RENTAL/CLEANING UNIFORM AND TEXTILE SERVICES"" 11 Commissioner Coleman offered motion, Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF SITEX, INC. FOR UNIFORM RENTAL AND CLEANING FOR EMPLOYEES W VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS, FOR PROVIDING MISCELLANEOUS CLEANING SERVICES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the bid of Sitex, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 for a term of two years, for furnishing the City with uniforms for employees in the various departments, and for providing miscellaneous cleaning services. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-6-6533; BK 29; PG_�� COMMISSION CHAMBER RENOVATIONS (SCHEMATIC DESIGN) 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 AN AGREEMENT —may WITH GRESHAM, SMITH AND PARTNERS FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE COMMISSION CHAMBER RENOVATIONS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorize and direct the Mayor to execute an agreement with Gresham, Smith and Partners in the amount of $9,200.00 for professional services for the schematic design of the Commission Chambers in City Hall. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-6-6534; BK 29; PG 3b(Cl i JUNE 25, 2002 82 COMMISSION CHAMBER RENOVATIONS (ELECTRONIC & ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING) 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 WITH ELECTRONIC INTERIORS, INC., FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE COMMISSION CHAMBER RENOVATIONS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute an agreement with {) Electronics Interiors, Inc., in the amount of $9,500.00 for professional services for the technology and electrical engineering design of the Commission Chambers in City Hall. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-6-6535; BK 29; PG POLICE AND FIREFIGHTER PENSION PLAN: IRC COMPLIANCE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN ADDENDUM TO THE POLICEMEN'S AND FIREFIGHTERS' RETIREMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, UNDER KRS CHAPTER 95." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance shall supplement the pension fund for policemen and firefighters under KRS Chapter 95 with provisions that satisfy various requirements required of a qualified plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a). The purpose of this addendum is to ensure that the plan complies and conforms with these code requirements so as to permit the plan to extend tax benefits of a qualified plan to the members and beneficiaries that are receiving benefits from the plan. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-6-6536; BK 29; PG - no -9 PENSION FUND FOR EMPLOYEES UNDERKRS 90.400 Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR AN ADDENDUM TO THE PENSION FUND FOR EMPLOYEES UNDER KRS 90.400." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance shall supplement the pension fund for employees under KRS 90.400 with provisions that satisfy various requirements required of a qualified plan under Internal Revenue Code Section 401(a). The purpose of this addendum is to ensure that the plan complies and conforms with these code requirements so as to permit the plan to extend tax benefits of a qualified plan to the beneficiaries that are receiving benefits from the plan. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2002-6-6537; BK 29; PG 3) Mayor Paxton commented on certain 10 retirees getting increase in health insurance paid by City. The City has committed $20,000 to do this. ANNUAL BUDGET FOR FY 2002-2003 Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance 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 OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the City of Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2002, through June 30, 2003, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Coleman, Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. NO. 2602-6-6538; BK 29; PG 83 JUNE 25, 2002 POLICE DEPARTMENT ESTABLISHMENT ORDINANCE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING DEPARTMENTS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND DEFINING THE DUTIES OF THE DEPARTMENT HEADS AND AMENDING VARIOUS SECTIONS OF CHAPTER TWO OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, INCLUDING ARTICLE II, DIVISION 3, NONELECTED OFFICIALS AND ARTICLE V, DIVISIONS 1, 2, AND 4." This ordinance is summarized as follows: An Ordinance establishing the Departments of Administration, Finance, Personnel, Police, Fire, Public Works, Engineering, Parks Services, Planning, and Inspections and defining the duties of the heads of each department regarding implementation of regulations and procedures, amending the duties of the City Manager in this regard, and establishing the duties of the Chief of Police. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Montgomery, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3). Nays Commissioners Abraham and Coleman (2). ORD. NO. 2002-6-6539; BK 29; PG; ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION 1335 BURNETT STREET ZONING REVERSION Commissioner Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONE REVERSION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1335 BURNETT, FROM B-3, GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE TO R-3, MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorize zone reversion for property located at 1335 Burnett Street from B-3, General Business Zone to R-3, Medium Density Residential Zone, and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning. REVISE RATES FOR REINSURANCE CONTRACT WITH SAFECO LIFE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the I move that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE RENEWAL RATES FOR SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY AS REINSURER 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: The City of Paducah approves the renewal rates for Safeco Insurance Company as reinsurer for the Group Health Insurance Plan for the City, effective July 1, 2002. \ CITY MANAGER REPORT v Michele Derringer, Care Continuum and Carol Donnelly, KC Wellness, made a presentation for the City's Wellness Program. Report on Year 1 and Proposals for Year 2. PUBLIC COMMENTS —� William Cissell, citizen, made some comments about him trying to purchase some property adjacent to his property at 1412 Harrison Street. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Comm. Montgomery passed out a copy of the Redcoat Review (Paducah Ambassadors newsletter) to the Board and made a special note for the schedule of the riverboats coming to town. Comm. Abraham expressed a concern regarding the Farmers Market's vendors being allowed to operate in the same location during the summer festivities. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: July, 2002 JVnWyWA,(A A Assistant City Clerk 83 0