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Home My WebLink About10/13/98OCTOBER 13, 1998 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 13, 1998, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). INTRODUCTION OF NEW FIREFIGHTERS Chief Benton and Mike Starks introduced five new firefighters and presented them Certificates of Achievement. CI PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM ANNUAL REPORT Don Fuller Paducah Power System General Manager, discussed the Paducah Power System Annual Report MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the minutes for September 22 and October 6, 1998, be waived and that the minutes of said meeting prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). MOTIONS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: 2. Chester-O'Donley & Associates 3. D & D Construction 4. Stone Construction 5. Wahl's Excavating & Underground G 6. Vanguard Contractors, Inc. Amendment to Lease with American Legion for Brooks Stadium Contract with U. S. Department of Justice for COPS Universal Hiring Grant ($375,000) Engineering Service Contract with Apex Engineering, Inc., for Harrison Street Lift Station Contract with McCracken County for Landfill Remediation Plan Agreement with Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways for Extension of Flournoy Street Charter Oak Drive Lift Station Replacement Engineering Service Contract Amendment No. 1 Change Order No. 1 for Wahl's Excavating & Underground, Inc., for Morgan -Cornell Roadway and Utility Improvements Change Order No. 1 for Ray Black & Son, Inc. for Market House Theatre Second Stage Change Order No. 2 for H & G Construction, Inc., for East Mall Access Road Commissioner's Deed for Property Located at 1115 Jackson Street Report by Allie Morgan on Evaluation of Police Video Camera Bids for Paducah Police Department Electric Plant Board, d/b/a Paducah Power System Agreed -Upon Procedures dated June 30, 1998 Paducah Water Works Financial Report dated June 30, 1998 Paducah Water Works General Ledger Balance Sheet for period ending August 31, 1998 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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. 528 529 J J OCTOBER 13,1998 (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCES - ADOPTION AMEND CHAPTER 14, ANIMALS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14, ANIMALS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The penalty of Article 1, Chapter 14, Animals, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby amended to read as follows: "Whoever violates any provision of this article for which another penalty is not already otherwise provided shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be subject to a fine of not more than $500.00, or imprisonment for not more than 30 days, or both, for each offense. The definition section to this Chapter is amended to add the definitions of dog warden, dangerous dog, enclosure, keeper, and restraint. A dog license shall be issued by the Finance Director upon payment of a license fee of $3.00 per dog. All such dogs must be inoculated by a veterinarian and a certificate indicating such must be presented to the Finance Director for a license. All dogs kept, harbored, or maintained in the City shall be licensed and registered if over 6 months of age. A dog may be released to its owner within seven days of being impounded if a redemption fee of $15.00 is paid upon the first time a dog is redeemed and a sum of $4.00 for each day the dog is kept. However, for each subsequent redemption, the redemption fee shall be $25.00. In addition, the owner or keeper must provide proof of the rabies vaccination and a City dog license. All dangerous dogs shall be confined in an enclosure or under proper restraint, under the direct control and supervision of the owner or keeper. The owner or keeper must display a sign on his premises regarding the dangerous dog. The owner or keeper must notify the dog warden when a dangerous dog is on the loose, unconfined, or has attacked another animal or human being. The dog warden is empowered to seize and impound any dangerous dog whose owner or keeper fails to comply with the provisions of this Ordinance. If an owner or keeper violates any provision of this Ordinance, the dog warden may cite the owner or keeper to appear in court, or the dog may be seized and impounded until a hearing in McCracken District Court is held to determine whether the dog is deemed dangerous pursuant to this Ordinance. If the Court rules thafthe dog is dangerous, the owner or keeper is allowed seven (7) days to provide proof that the dog will be kept restrained or confined in compliance with the provisions of this Ordinance. If the owner or keeper proves such, he may reclaim his dog after having paid any fees and/or penalties. If the dog is not reclaimed within seven (7) days, the dog may be humanely euthanized. If the owner or keeper of the dangerous dog is a minor, the custodian, parent, or guardian shall be liable for all injuries and property damages sustained by any person or domestic dog caused by an unprovoked attack by the dangerous dog. The Ordinance imposes criminal penalties as follows: (a) If any dog shall, when unprovoked, kill, wound or worry or assist in killing or wounding any dog, the owner or keeper of said dangerous dog shall pay not less than a two hundred fifty dollar ($250.00) fine nor more than a five hundred dollar ($500.00) fine. For each subsequent violation the owner or keeper of said dog shall pay a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00), nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00). (b) If any dog shall, when unprovoked, attack, assault, wound or otherwise injure a human being, the owner or keeper shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of not less than two hundred fifty dollars 530 OCTOBER 13,1998 ($250.00), nor more than five hundred dollars ($500.00), or imprisoned for a period not to exceed six (6) months, or both. (c) If any dog shall, when unprovoked, attack, assault, wound or otherwise cause serious physical injury to or kill a human being, the owner or keeper shall be deemed guilty of a Class A misdemeanor and may, upon conviction, be punished by a fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) and imprisoned for a period of not less than six (6) months, not to exceed twelve (12) months. Any person violating any provision of this Ordinance shall be deemed guilty of a Class A Misdemeanor and shall, upon conviction, be punished by a fine not to exceed five hundred dollars ($500.00), or be imprisoned for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months, or be both so fined and imprisoned. Each day a violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 98-10-5955, ORD.BK. 28, P.70 NOTE: Mayor Jones stated his intend to amend Sec. 14-44(d) of the above ordinance. AMEND 1997-98 BUDGET Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 97-6-5696, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1997, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1998, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1997, and ending June 30, 1998. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 98-10-5956, BOOK 2$, P._V SET 1998-99 TAX RATE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE l LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF V PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES THEREUNDER DEFINED". PURPOSE RATE PER $100.00 General Fund of the Cit Real Property 0.318 Personal Property (except inventory) 0.390 Inventory (up to & including $10,000,000) 0.280 Inventory (over $10,000,000) 0.015 Other Municipal Purposes �mi I ✓ Public Library Real Estate 0.041 Personal Property 0.050 School Purposes Paducah Junior College Real Estate 0.030 Personal Property (except inventory) 0.034 Inventory (up to and including $10,000,000) 0.024 k 1- .,. _ . 531 OCTOBER 13, 1998 Inventory (over $10,000,000) 0.015 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: J J V f Public Schools - General Fund Real Property 0.598 Personal Property 0.598 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property 0.987 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property 1.072 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 1998, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 1998. The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 1999, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 1999. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 98-10-5957, BOOK 2g, P._Z�L PURCHASE VIDEO SYSTEMS FOR POLICE CARS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF EMERGENCY EQUIPMENT SPECIALISTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $193,000 FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF CAR VIDEO SYSTEMS FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Emergency Equipment Specialists in the amount of $193,000 for sale to the city of car video systems for the Police Department, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 98-10-5958, BOOK 2a P.�a! HUMANE SOCIETY AGREEMENT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH McCRACKEN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY INC.". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement with McCracken County Humane Society Inc. for providing a humane shelter for captured stray or lost dogs and other animals. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 98-10-5959, BOOK 28, P. 93 . AMEND CIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY'. This ordinance is summarized as follows: Wastewater Treatment Division: Creating the position of maintenance instrument technician and decreasing the number of operators & trainees from 7 to 6; Solid Waste Division: Abolishing the position of collector/cushman driver; Inspection Department: Increasing the salary of Deputy Electrical Inspector II to comply with the salary increase associated with completion of certification. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 98-10-5960, BOOK 2$; P. 3 f . AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING 0 HIM OCTOBER 13, 1998 SALARIES OF NONCIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Department of Planning: Changing the salary structure of the grants administrator; Public Works Department: Creating the position of facility maintenance supervisor. Changing the classification of animal warden (part time) to animal control specialist (part time), and creating a salary range for this position. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 98-10-5961, BOOK 2S, P. 90 (I ELEVATOR REPLACEMENT/REPAIRS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 98-6-5875, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1998, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1999, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1998, and ending June 30, 1999. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 98-10-5962, BOOK 28, P.q ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION CLOSE ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF BROADWAY, EAST OF 27TH STREET AND WEST OF 26TH STREET Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF A PORTION OF AN ALLEY LOCATED SOUTH OF BROADWAY, EAST OF 27TH STREET AND WEST OF 26TH STREET". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing a portion of an alley located south of l Broadway, east of 27th Street and west of 26th Street, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed from the City to each of the property owners in or abutting the public way to be closed. WORKSHOP City Manager Zumwalt announced a workshop for November 17, 1998. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, 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) Collective bargaining with public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e) Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(i) A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as permitted by KRS 61.810(l0(g). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). At the conclusion of the executive session the Board reconvened in open session, whereupon the Mayor announced there was no further business. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. 532 V-1 533 ADOPTED: October 27, 1998 6C*ityvlerkj�:�— OCTOBER 13, 1998 Mayor N N m