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MARCH 24, 1998
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at
City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 1998, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of
the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman,
Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Jones (4). Commissioner Smith was absent (1).
FIREFIGHTER GRIEVANCE
Karen Alderdice, Attorney for Fire Fighter Gregory Buchanan, who had a grievance heard
by the Board of Commissioners on March 10, 1998, asked the Commission when they would
reach a decision in her client's case. Mayor Jones told Ms. Alderdice that this grievance will
be concluded on April 7, 1998, if the Commission holds a workshop and requested Ms. /
` Alderdice to provide the Board with medical information on Mr. Buchanan. Mayor Jones ✓
told Ms Alderdice to call the City Manager's Office on Friday, March 3, to see if a
workshop is scheduled for April 7. Commissioner Coleman was ill and unable to attend the
March 10, 1998, hearing.
MINUTES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the
reading of the Minutes for March 10 and 17, 1998, be waived and that the Minutes of said
meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll ,
yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Jones (4).
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
following documents be received and filed:
Certificate of Insurance:
a) Murtco Mechanical Contractor Inc. ✓
2. Executed Contract Extension by Sarah Phillips for front loading refuse containers ✓'
3. Contract with Hannan Supply Company for Motor Control Center for Island Creek ,/
Flood Control Pump Station No. 11
4. Engineering Services Contract with Farris, Hatcher, Tremper and Asso. Inc. fors/
Littleville Infrastructure Improvements
5. Agreement with Paducah Main Street for Loan Program ($25,000) V
6. Amendments to Cost Sharing Agreement between City, Seamen's Church & Lake L/, -
Tindall
7. Executed Deed for 310 North 12th Street
8. Edwin J. Paxton Park Financial Statement for 1997 ✓
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor
Jones (4).
R&FBIDS
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners receive and file the attached bids:
PARKS DEPT.
Portable Toilet Service
1. KIT -MO Rental & Supply Co.
PLANNING DEPT.
Conversion of Noble Park Tennis Courts
1. Central Paving of Paducah
2. Paducah Paving
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor
Jones (4).
RESOLUTION SUPPORTING HB 509
*Prior to introducing the following resolution, Mayor Jones said upon passage of this
resolution he will not sign it until the contents of HB 509 are clarified; i.e., as relating to
vehicular fleeing and evasion of the police.
Mayor Jones offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt the following resolution:
"A RESOLUTION EXPRESSING SUPPORT FOR THE KENTUCKY
GENERAL ASSEMBLY TO ENACT HOUSE BILL NO. 509
WHEREAS, the safety of police officer and the public at large is threatened
by fleeing suspects; and
WHEREAS, House Bill No. 509 makes fleeing or evading a police officers a
felony which recognizes the seriousness of the offense; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and Board of Commissioners wish to encourage all
members of the Kentucky House of Representatives and Senate to vote in favor of this
legislation.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY:
That the Mayor and Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah,
Kentucky, hereby express their support for the Kentucky General Assembly to enact House
Bill No. 509.
This Resolution shall take effect and be in force on and after the date of its
adoption."
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor
Jones (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Renfro 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 Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor
Jones (4).
ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY
PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE .
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley,
that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN
fORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF KIT -MO RENTAL & SUPPLY COMPANY
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 FOR PROVIDING THE CITY WITH
PORTABLE TOILET SERVICE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of
Kit -Mo Rental & Supply in an amount nloi. to exceed $15,000 for providing the City with
portable toilet service, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted
on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Jones (4).
ORD.NO. 98-3-5841, BOOK 27, P�.1
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ORDINANCES - ADOPTION
SEAMEN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE REPAIRS
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY SEAMEN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $59,250.00 FOR MISCELLANEOUS REPAIRS". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Finance Director to pay the sum of ✓
$59,250.00 to Seamen's Church Institute for miscellaneous repairs pursuant to the lease
agreement between the parties. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman,
Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 98-3-5842, BOOK 27, P._y n
LOCOMOTIVE RESTORATION AND RELOCATION
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE -MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR
RESTORATION AND RELOCATION OF #1518 STEAM LOCOMOTIVE". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute an
agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet in an amount not to exceed $100,000
for restoration and relocation of 91518 steam locomotive. The City shall provide matching
funds in the amount of $25,000 for this project. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 98-3-5843,
BOOK 27, P.Soo
NONCIVIL SERVICE ORDINANCE
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES OF NONCIVIL
SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as
rt follows: Creating the position of recreation specialist in the Parks Department and correcting the positions
of clerical assistant and clerical specialist in General Government to comply with the salary schedule.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor
Jones (4). ORD.NO. 98-3-5844, BOOK 27, P. -5o .
REMOVE SALARY SCHEDULE ORDINANCE FROM AGENDA
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that Agenda ✓
Item VII be removed from the agenda. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners
Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Jones (4).
HOWLE DEMOLITION MOTIONS
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners receive the following disclosures, adopt the following findings, and
make said disclosures and findings a part of the official public records of the City of
Paducah:
1. The following property located in the City of Paducah is in a state of disrepair, is
beyond rehabilitation, and poses a threat to public health and safety:
1410 Madison St. $2,200
"r 1216 Tennessee St. 2,800
-' 1230 South 7th St. 2,400
3125 Clay Street 1,450
322 Jarred St. 1,200
2. In the interest of public health and safety the City desires that the above referenced
property be razed as soon as possible, after soliciting for bids for the demolition of
the above property.
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3. The bid of Kenneth HOWLE, a city employee who will receive a pecuniary benefit
from an agreement to raze the above referenced structure for and on behalf of the
City, is in the best interest of the City by virtue of price, experience and immediate
availability.
4. During performance of the agreement contemplated herein, HOWLE shall be acting
as an independent contract of the city and performing said services in an off-duty
capacity.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor
Jones (4).
R&FHOWLE BIDS
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners receive and file the attached bids:
INSPECTION DEPT.
Demolition List for Condemned Structures Bid List D)
1. K. HOWLE
2. L. Jones
3. Heflin Inc.
4. TWB Enterprises Inc.
5. Wahl's Excavating & Underground Inc.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor
Jones (4).
ACCEPT HOWLE BID
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the bids of
Kenneth HOWLE, a city employee acting as an independent contractor in an off-duty
capacity, be accepted as being in the best interest of the City of Paducah by virtue of price,
/ experience and immediate availability, and that an ordinance accepting these bids and
authorizing these contracts be presented for enactment by the City Commission. Adopted
on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Jones (4).
ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION
ACCEPT HOWLE DEMOLITION BIDS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE INDIVIDUAL BIDS OF KENNETH HOWLE IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT
OF $10,050 FOR DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED STRUCTURES LOCATED IN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
CONTRACTS FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the
individual bids of Kenneth HOWLE in the aggregate amount of $10.050 for demolition of
condemned structures located in the City of Paducah, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
contracts for same.
SELL PROPERTY AT 122-124 BROADWAY
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
SALE BY THE CITY OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 122-124 BROADWAY IN
J THE CITY OF PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, TO McMURRY &
LIVINGSTON FOR THE SUM OF $40,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO NECESSARY
TO CONVEY SAID PROPERTY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing
the Mayor to execute a deed and all documents necessary to convey real property located at
122-124 Broadway from the City of Paducah to McMurry and Livingston for the sum of
$40,000.00.
FIBER OPTIC CABLING TO E-911
MARCH 24, 1998
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY WRIGHT BUSINESSES INC. THE AMOUNT OF
$16,475.00 FOR NEW BURIED FIBER OPTIC CABLE FROM CITY HALL TO E-91 I".
This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Finance Director to pay Wright
Businesses Inc. the amount of $16,475.00 for new buried fiber optic cable from City Hall to
E-911.
TENNIS COURT CONVERSION TO BASKETBALL COURTS
l' Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$32,265.00 WITH PADUCAH PAVING FOR CONVERSION OF NOBLE PARK ✓
TENNIS COURTS TO FOUR BASKETBALL COURTS". This ordinance is summarized
as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract in the amount of $32,265.60 with
Paducah Paving for conversion of the Noble Park tennis courts to four basketball courts.
PURCHASE RADIOS FOR POLICE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES FROM
MOTOROLA CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,911.22 FOR USE BY THE C`
POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the
Finance Director to pay the sum of $12,911.22 to Motorola Corporation for the purchase of
radios and accessories for the Police Department.
FILING SYSTEM FOR FINANCE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
°i Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT OF $12,610.88 TO PROFESSIONAL OFFICE
SYSTEMS FOR THE PURCHASE OF A FILE SYSTEM FOR THE FINANCE
DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Finance Director
to pay the sum of $12,610.88 to Professional Office Systems for furnishings and labor in the
Finance Department, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board
go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS
61.810(1)(b).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor
Jones (4).
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.
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ADOPTED: April 14, 1998
MAYOR
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