HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/05/10JANUARY 5, 2010
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 5, 2010, at
5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following
answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4).
Commissioner Gault was absent (1).
PRESENTATION: COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT (CAFR)
FOR FY2009
Jon Perkins, Finance Director, introduced Robert Robertson and Ben Teer of Williams,
Williams and Lentz. Mr. Robertson gave a brief summary of the Comprehensive Annual
Financial Report for FY2009. He reported there were no identified deficiencies in internal
control over financial reporting that is considered to be a material weakness. The deficiencies
that were reported at the last fiscal year audit have been addressed. He congratulated the City
on their good work.
APPOINTMENT
CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the
Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Bob Wade as a member of the Board of Civil
Service Commission to replace Russell Chittenden, who has resigned. This term shall expire
December 9, 2011."
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Bob Wade as a member of
the Board of Civil Service Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton
(4).
WORKSHOP .
PLAN FOR EXTERNAL IMPROVEMENTS TO FOUNTAIN AVENUE HOUSES WITH
PROCEEDS FROM PROPERTY SALES
Planning Director Steve Ervin reported that HARC heard 23 cases in 2009. There has been $3.8
million invested with public and private funds since the program began. There is on-going new
construction at 500 Harahan Blvd., 602 Fountain Avenue, 622 Fountain Avenue and 1616 Monroe
Street. An open house was held on December 13, 2009 for the following properties: 1640 Harrison
Street, 1620 Monroe Street, 1617 Monroe Street and 406 Fountain Avenue. On December 15"' the
City closed on 412 Fountain Avenue and 2 of the 4 buy-back properties remain available for sale. In
2010 demolition is planned for properties at 620 Fountain Avenue, 1435 Park Avenue and 1617 MLK
Drive. Mr. Ervin requested to use the funds the City has received from the sale of the homes to start a
new program to rehab the exterior of two of the properties owned by the City, 331 North 16`h and 333
North 16t" and then to come back later and rehab the exterior of more properties owned by the City.
Should the expenditures exceed $20,000 he will come back for commission approval. Another
program he proposes is for the City to partner with Purchase Area Development District for the
development of the Neighborhood Stabilization Project within Fountain Avenue Neighborhood
Proj ect.
SPORTS PARK FUNDRAISING NAMING AUTHORITY
Mark Thompson, Parks Services Director, reported that Dave Hutcheson, Chief Sports Park
Fundraiser, has offered suggestions to help off -set costs for the sports park development. His
suggestions include creating sponsorships and the funds could be used for the development of the
park, creation of a maintenance fund, and to honor private citizens or corporations, etc. Facilities
would be available for naming i.e., the park itself, athletic fields, shelters, concession buildings,
playgrounds, trails and fishing piers. Mr. Thompson recommended that the blue ribbon panel format
consist of the following: 2 commission members, a volunteer chief fundraiser, two private citizen
volunteers. These would be appointed by the Commission, and the Parks Services Director would
serve as staff liaison. The panel/committee would develop guidelines to be followed and provide
recommendations to the Commission for the park. The Board agreed for Mr. Thompson to proceed
with his recommendation.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Personnel Actions -Chief Berry introduced the proposed new patrol officer, Kristopher Arnold.
The action to hire Mr. Arnold will be at the January 12, 2010 commission meeting.
• Calendar Items
• January 16th -Sen. Mitch McConnell will speak at Rotary
• City Manager Zumwalt requested an executive session to discuss a specific business proposal.
JANUARY 5, 2010
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Abraham recognized Mr. Smith, who was in the audience, who attended a previous
meeting. Comm. Abraham explained that Mr. Smith had emailed him saying he felt that he had not
been heard or treated in an appropriate manner. Abraham stressed that the Board should listen to all
citizens and recommended that the Board re-evaluate its procedure for handling comments by the
public.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Mayor Paxton, that the Board go into closed
session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
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(1)(g).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: January /_-9- 12010
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