HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/20/10JULY 20, 2010
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, July 20, 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, Gault, Kaler, Watkins,
and Mayor Paxton (5).
DELETIONS
Item I(A), Agreement with KY State Police for Drug Task Force
ORDINANCE – INTRODUCTION
APPROVE PURCHASE OF SUNGARD PROPERTY TAX SOFTWARE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY SUNGARD PUBLIC SECTOR
FOR THE SOLE SOURCE PURCHASE OF SUNGARD PROPERTY TAX
SOFTWARE TO UPGRADE THE CITY'S CURRENT SOFTWARE PACKAGE AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby
authorizes the Finance Director to make payment to Sungard Public Sector, in the amount
of $98,675.25, for the sole source purchase of SunGard Property Tax Software to upgrade
the City's current software package, and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents
relating to same.
WORKSHOP
TREE VOUCHER PROGRAM DISCUSSION
Steve Ervin, Planning Director, reported the Planning Department stopped issuing tree
vouchers on July 1, 2010. Out of 1250 vouchers 950 have been issued. Of those 950,
520 have been redeemed. The vouchers will be good until June 30, 2011. There is a
projected balance of $7,530 upon final payment of the vouchers. The Planning
Departments asked for guidance on what to do with the remaining funds. Options are as
follows:
➢ Take applications from public/private schools to assist with grounds maintenance.
➢ Open the application process for vouchers up to businesses.
➢ Transfer funds to the Parks Department to assist in purchasing trees.
The Commission liked all three options and suggested that the Jefferson boulevard,
airport entrance/exit area, and the parks areas would also be locations for trees to be
planted.
Mr. Ervin said he will put a plan together and bring it back the Commission before
making the final decision.
PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE WEBSITE DEMO
Jessica Perkins, Marketing Manager, gave an overview of the new website recently
launched by PRA. This website features a map, directory, list of annual events, business
recruitment, Artist Relocation page, etc. The website was designed by 1187 Creative.
This new website helped to combine six web addresses into one. It helped to stop
competition between PRA's own websites. She distributed maps of the Renaissance area
which consists of the lowertown arts district, downtown and riverfront. There are 32,000
maps in circulation.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
➢ Summer Festival is July 22-24
➢ July 23—Awards ceremony hosted by the Paducah Police Department at the
WKCTC Emerging Technology Center for officers, civilian employees and
citizens who have done exceptional works for citizens.
➢ Request executive session pending litigation and personnel issues.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Abraham thanked Teresa White for her assistance in making the Kentucky
Black Caucus event held in Paducah for the first time a success.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
JULY 20, 2010
Artist Jeff Spicer, representing businesses around the Market House Square, proposed an
idea for "Market Street on Saturday Mornings." The object of the "street fair" will be to
help strengthen and retain businesses, promote economic development and wellness such
as cooking and yoga demonstrations. The proposal is to close the streets on Saturdays
from 9:00 to 1:30 p.m. The sponsors will be businesses and friends. It is tentatively
scheduled to begin September 4th and end October 23,d
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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).
➢ Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or disciplining of a
employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: August 10, 2010
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