HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/12/10OCTOBER 12, 2010
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, October 12,
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).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Mr. Perkins, Interim City Manager -Ordinances for Introduction Item V(A), PRDA
Ordinance Amendments and Item V(B), PRA Ordinance Amendments be pulled from the
agenda.
,. PUBLIC HEARINGS
2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT/JACKSON HOUSE
ELEVATOR UPGRADE PROJECT
The Mayor opened the public hearing.
David Frost, Grants Administrator, held a public hearing to share information and solicit
comment as part of the application process. Ms. Doris Crutchfield spoke as a resident of
the Jackson House and supports the elevator upgrade. Several residents of the Jackson
House attended and were'in support of the project.
Mayor closed public hearing.
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Mayor Paxton opened the public hearing.
Jon Perkins, Interim City Manager/Finance Director, held the public hearing allowing the
public to give comment on the property tax levy. His recommendation is for the levy to
remain at $.25 per $100. After asking for public comments and no response the Mayor
closed the public hearing.
PRESENTATION
PRA BOARD
Mayor Paxton gave comments explaining the amendments to the ordinance creating the
Paducah Renaissance Alliance and thanked the current Board for their hard work. He
then introduced Patience Renzulli, member of the Paducah Renaissance Board. She
spoke on behalf of the Alliance Board thanking the Commission for their time recently
given to listening to the individual Board members. She talked about new businesses that
have located in the downtown and lowertown areas and marketing accomplishments.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
reading of the Minutes for the September 28th, October 5th, and October 8th, 2010,
meetings 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 Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
following documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Insurance Certificates:
a) Burnett Custom Homes Inc.
b) Ivitts Plumbing Contractors Inc.
C) Super Crete
d) Tim Whitis
Right of Way Bond:
a) Burnett Customer Homes Inc.
2. Contracts/Agreements:
a) U.S. Department of Justice 2010 Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance
Grant for the Paducah Police Department (2010-9-7739)
OCTOBER 12, 2010
b) Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Amendment to Agreement for the River
Heritage Museum Phase II (2010-7-7711)
Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for August 2010
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Paducah order that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved.
MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
TRANSFER OF ENCROACHMENT UPON A PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY
ON BEIDERMAN STREET
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER
OF AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FROM DAVID H. DUMMER, JR., TO
JAMES F. AND BETTY C. ANDERSON FOR AN ENCROACHMENT UPON A
PORTION OF RIGHT OF WAY LOCATED ADJACENT TO 2200 BEIDERMAN
STREET," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1567; BK 8
APPROVE KY JUSTICE & PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET'S GRANT
APPLICATION FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN
A REIMBURSABLE 2011 VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT PROGRAM
GRANT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $60,000.00 FROM THE KENTUCKY JUSTICE
AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT
TO DEVELOP AND STRENGTHEN LAW ENFORCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND
SERVICES IN CASES INVOLVING DOMESTIC ABUSE," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1568; BK 8
AUTHORIZE SIGNATURES FOR KY HOUSING CORP GAP FINANCING
POOL
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPOINTING THE DIRECTOR
OF PLANNING AND THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PLANNER AS
AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES FOR THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION
GAP FINANCING POOL DRAW REQUEST FORMS AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO CERTIFY THAT THE TWO SIGNATORIES ARE LEGITIMATE," be
adopted.'
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1569; BK 8
APPOINT COORDINATOR OF TITLE VI & SECTION 504 NON-
DISCRIMINATORY POLICIES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPOINTING THE BUDGET
AND HUMAN RESOURCES ADMINISTRATOR AS TITLE VI AND SECTION 504
OCTOBER 12, 2010
COORDINATOR IN ORDER TO COMPLY WITH TITLE VI OF THE CIVIL RIGHTS
ACT OF 1964 AND ALL REQUIREMENTS IMPOSED BY THE REGULATIONS OF
THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT,
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AND KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION", be
adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). MO#1570; BK 8
ORDINANCES – ADOPTION
�. CONTRACT ADDENDUM #2 WITH JACKSON PURCHASE LODGE 15 OF
THE FOP
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY APPROVING CONTRACT ADDENDUM NO.2 WITH
THE PADUCAH POLICE BARGAINING UNIT REGARDING BID PROCESS FOR
SHIFT ASSIGNMENTS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT ADDENDUM FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the City of Paducah hereby approves Contract Addendum No. 2—Shift Assignment
with the Paducah Police Bargaining Unit and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute
the Contract Addendum. Said agreement shall be effective upon execution by the
Bargaining Unit and the City with an expiration date of June 30, 2011.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-10-7741; BK 32
APPROVE AND ADOPT FOUNTAIN AVENUE HOMEOWNER
REHABILITATION FORGIVABLE LOAN PROGRAM
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING AND APPROVING THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE HOMEOWNER
REHABILITATION PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE RENEWAL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF PADUCAH TO ADMINISTER THE
PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE
APPLICANTS FOR THE REHABILITIATION OF EXISTING HOMES IN THE
FOUNTAIN AVENUE NEIGHBORHOOD." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
This Ordinance authorizes the establishment of the Fountain Avenue Homeowner
Rehabilitation Program (the "Program") to be administered by the Renewal and
Community Development Agency of Paducah and approves annual appropriation by the
City of Paducah, Kentucky, to fund the Program. The Program is essential to accomplish
the goals of the Phase 1 Fountain Avenue Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (the "Plan"),
which was adopted by the City Commission on April 17, 2007, to promote the
redevelopment of the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood by: 1) providing incentives to
encourage rehabilitation of existing structures and promote quality new infill
construction; and, 2) seeking opportunities to help low or moderate -income families to
remain residents in the neighborhood.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-10-7742; BK 32
APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH MAGIC ICE FOR SEASONAL ICE
RINK
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH
MAGIC ICE USA INC. FOR INSTALLATION OF A SEASONAL ICE SKATING
RINK LOCATED IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized
as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a contract renewal for a period of
one (1) year with Magic Ice USA Inc., in the amount of $92,500.00, for installation of a
seasonal ice skating rink, and as contained in the bid of Magic Ice USA Inc. of June 2,
2008.
OCTOBER 12, 2010
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-10-7743; BK 32
AGREEMENT FOR NEW TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT INTERSECTION OF U.S. 62 &
ALBEN BARKLEY DRIVE
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH
OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, DEPARTMENT OF HIGHWAYS
FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A TRAFFIC SIGNAL AT THE INTERSECTION OF
U.S. 62 (ALBEN BARKLEY DRIVE) AND PECAN DRIVE." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement
with the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways,
for the installation of a new traffic signal at the intersection of U.S. 62 (Alben Barkley
Drive) and Pecan Drive. With this Agreement, both parties agree to equally share in the
total cost of this project, estimated to be $100,000, with the City reimbursing the
Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways in an
amount not to exceed $50,000. All costs in excess of $100,000 will be the responsibility
of the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-10-7744; BK 32
APPROVE ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR A SUBDIVISION SIGN
AND WATER IRRIGATION SYSTEM WITHIN WESTWOOD BOULEVARD
LOCATED IN THE WESTWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND SIGNATURE HOMES OF PADUCAH, LLC, FOR
AN ENCROACHMENT UPON A PORTION OF CITY OF PADUCAH RIGHT-OF-
WAY OF WESTWOOD BOULEVARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the City of Paducah hereby approves the Encroachment Agreement with Signatures
Homes of Paducah, LLC, for a subdivision sign and water irrigation system to be located
upon a portion of City of Paducah right-of-way of Westwood Boulevard and authorizes
the Mayor to execute the Agreement for same. The City further authorizes the City
Engineer -Public Works Director to give written consent allowing for the transfer of the
Encroachment Agreement from Signature Homes of Paducah, LLC, to the Homeowners
Association upon its creation.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-10-7745; BK 32
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR BULK ICE CONTROL ROCK SALT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID OF NORTH AMERICAN SALT COMPANY, A COMPASS MINERALS
COMPANY, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ITS REQUIREMENT OF BULK ICE
CONTROL ROCK SALT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah accepts the bid of North American Salt Company, A Compass Minerals
Company, for sale to the City for its requirement of bulk ice control rock salt for use on
city thoroughfares, for the remainder of the City's 2010-2011 Fiscal Year, with the option _✓
to renew for one year, ending June 30, 2012, at the prices listed below and authorizes the
Mayor to execute a contract for same.
OCTOBER 12, 2010
VENDOR
North American Salt Co., A Compass Minerals Co.
DESCRIPTION
UNIT
TO BE DELIVERED
UNIT PRICE
TO BE PICKED UP
UNIT PRICE
Bulk De -Icing Salt
TONS
$62.38
$59.00
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-10-10-7746; BK 32
APPROVE CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES, LLC FOR
DISPOSAL OF MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A FIVE-YEAR RENEWAL AND
AMENDMENT AGREEMENT WITH REPUBLIC SERVICES OF KENTUCKY, LLC,
(FORMERLY COMMERCIAL WASTE DISPOSAL, INC.) FOR DISPOSAL OF CITY
MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE AND CERTAIN OTHER WASTE." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Five -Year Renewal
and Amendment Agreement with Republic Services of Kentucky, LLC (formerly
Commercial Waste Disposal, Inc.), for disposal of city municipal solid waste, and certain
other waste. This amended agreement identifies the original terms and reaffirms and/or
amends the conditions as noted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2010-10-7747; BK 32
APPROVE PURCHASE OF BODY ARMOR FOR POLICE OFFICERS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY ARMOR
FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: That the Finance Director is hereby authorized to pay for the purchase of body
armor for the Paducah Police Department in an amount not to exceed $30,000 from the
Ray O'Herron Company Inc. This purchase will be paid for with Kentucky Office of
Homeland Security grants.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.92010-10-7748; BK 32
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
APPROVE PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING
THE LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES
AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2010,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2011, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER
DEFINED".
PURPOSE
General Fund of the City
Real Property
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles & watercraft
School Purposes
Paducah Junior College
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles & watercraft
RATE PER $100.00
$0.250
$0.390
$0.390
$0.018
$0.018
$0.031
OCTOBER 12, 2010
The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education:
Paducah Independent School District
Real Property $0.711
Personal Property $0.711
Inventory $0.711
Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $0.979
Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property $1.119
Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.711
Total Tax Rate per $100 — motor vehicle & watercraft $0.421
Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner:
In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Five
Hundred Dollars ($500.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2010, and
shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2010.
In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the
following provisions:
■ The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2010, and shall be
payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2010.
■ The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2011, and shall be
payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 2011.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Budget information for PRA was distributed to all commissioners
Request Executive Session to discuss personnel
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Comm. Kaler — Informed everyone that KET was filming the Bike on Broadway event on
Sunday October 10th. This will be last bike event for the year.
- Requested the Commission Chambers be made more handicap accessible.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Former Commissioner Robert Coleman appealed to the Board to provide funding in the
amount of $15,000 for construction of a Korean War Veteran Memorial Monument. The
McCracken County Fiscal Court has also been requested to provide $15,000.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
➢ Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an
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: October 26 , 2010
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