HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/14/97JANUARY 14, 1997
SWEARING IN CEREMONY
Before the beginning of the following Commission Meeting Judge
Jeff Hines sworn in the newly elected City Commissioners.
ROLL CALL
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, January
14, 1997, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the
City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commis-
sioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5).
PRESENTATION OF RETIREMENT PLAQUE TO RAYMOND JERRY SMITH
Mayor Jones presented a retirement plaque to Fire Capt. Raymond
Jerry (Snuffy) Smith, who has was employed in the Fire
Department on October 16, 1966.
PRESENTATION OF RETIREMENT PLAQUE TO FIRE CHIEF GERALD STEWART
Mayor Jones presented a retirement plaque to Fire Chief Gerald
Stewart, who has been employed in the Fire Department since May
1, 1961, and Fire Chief since January 30, 1989.
MINUTES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Grumley, that the Minutes for December 30, 1996, and January 6,
1997, 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).
ELECT MAYOR PROTEM
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Grumley, that Commissioner Zana Renfro be nominated and elected
Mayor Protem of the City of Paducah, to serve as such until the
expiration of her present term as City Commissioner. Adopted on
call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Smith
and Mayor Jones (4). Commissioner Renfro abstained (1).
APPOINTMENTS
COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS
Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, in
accordance with Section 53.18 of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Paducah, and subject to the approval of the Board of
Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Robert Johnston as a member of
the Commissioners of Water Works, which term will expire January
6, 2001."
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of
Mayor Jones in reappointing Robert Johnston as a member of the
Commissioners of Water Works. Adopted on call of the roll,
yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor
Jones (5).
PADUCAH PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject
to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby
reappoint Steven A. Powless as a member of the Paducah Public
Library Board of Trustees, which term will expire June 14,
2000."
ommissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of
Mayor Jones in reappointing Steven A. Powless to the Paducah
Public Library Board of Trustees. Adopted on call of the roll,
yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor
Jones (5).
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PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION CENTER CORPORATION
Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject
to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with
the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I hereby reappoint Eugene
Katterjohn as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County
Convention Center Corporation, which term will expire September
/ 27, 1999."
✓ Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of
Mayor Jones in reappointing Eugene Katterjohn as a member of the ^,
Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation. Adopted
on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley,
Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5).
BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION
Mayor Jones made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject
to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby
reappoint Carol Brooks and Louis Haas to the Brooks Stadium
Commission, which terms will expire December 5, 2000; and
"WHEREAS, subject to the approval of said Board, I hereby
/ appoint P J Grumley to the Brooks Stadium Commission to fill the
✓ unexpired term of John Hornsby, who no longer hold the office of
City Commissioner. This term will expire December 5, 1998."
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the board of Commissioners approve the action of
Mayor Jones in reappointing Carol Brooks and Louis Haas, and in
appointing P J Grumley to the Brooks Stadium Commission.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman,
Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5).
PADUCAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY
Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject
to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint
John Hornsby as a member of the Paducah Area Transit Authority
to replace Paul Martin, whose term has expired. This term will
expire June 30, 2000."
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of
Mayor Jones in appointing John Hornsby as a member of the
Paducah Transit Authority. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones
(5).
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU
Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject
to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, and jointly with
the McCracken County Judge/Executive, I hereby appoint Jim
Sigler as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Convention
Jand Visitors Bureau to replace Rollie France, whose term has
expired. This term will expire December 31, 1999."
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of
Mayor Jones in appointing Jim Sigler as a member of the
Paducah -McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman,
Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5).
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY URBAN RENEWAL & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
AGENCY
Mayor Jones made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject
to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the
following appointments to the Paducah -McCracken County Urban
Renewal & Community Development Agency, which terms will expire
February 3, 1998:
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Madonna Brian, to replace Dr. J. Kelly Estes, whose
term has expired; V/
W.O. Green, to replace Carolyn Adams, whose term has
expired."
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Smith, that,the zBoard, of, Commissioners approve the action of
Mayor Jones in appointing Madonna Brian and W.O. Green as member
of the Paducah -McCracken County Urban Renewal & Community
Development Agency. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas,
Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones
(5).
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Coleman, that the following documents be received and filed:
1. Certificates of Insurance:
a. Council Construction Co.
b. Custom Concrete Construction
c. Gibson Piping Inc.
d. H & G Construction
e. MidAmerica Hotels Corp.
f. O'Nan Construction
g. Roto Rooter
h. Schmitt Concrete
i. Vanguard Contractors Inc.
j. Wahl's Excavating & Underground
2. Custom Concrete Construction Right -of -Way Bond v
3. Contract with Kincaid Electrical Contracting Inc. fort/
installation of lighting for floodwall murals
4. Change Order #1 with Murtco Mechanical Contractors for ✓
Flood Control Pump Station #2
5. Change Order #1 with Vanguard Contractors for Reroofing Fire
Station #5
6. Written Apology from AFSCME to Mayor & Board of /
Commissioners
7. 1996 General Election Report ✓
8. Oath of Office for City Commissioners ✓
9. Paducah Water Works Monthly Report for December 1996
10. Paducah Water Works General Ledger Balance Sheet for Period
Ending November 30, 1996
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman,
Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5).
R & F BIDS
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Smith, that the following documents be received and filed:
For Mid -Size 4 -Door Sedans for Police Dept. & Gen. Government:
1. Paducah Ford
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman,
Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5).
CEMETERY LOTS
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners approve the sale of the J
following cemetery lots and authorize the City Clerk to execute
Deeds of Conveyance for same:
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A. Savannah Adams, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery,
Sec. 6, Lot 120 NE, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No.
25118)
J 2. F. Marie Broady, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery,
Sec. 6, Lot 96 NW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No.
25110)
V/3. Elnora Scruggs, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery,
Sec. 6, Lot 145 SW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No.
25114)
/4. Joseph Edward Shackelford II, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove
Cemetery,, Sec. 61 Lot 124 NW, in the amount of $225
(Receipt No. 25124)
David E. and/or Cynthia M. Walker, Mausoleum Addition to
Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 5, Lot 10, Gr. 8 & 9, in the
amount of $750 (Receipt No. 25125)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman,
Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Grumley, 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, Smith and Mayor Jones (5).
COMMISSIONER COLEMAN LEFT THE MEETING AT THIS TIME
ACTION ON $4,995,000 1991-C REVENUE BONDS (DEFEASANCE)
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF A FIRST SUPPLEMENTAL FIXED RATE LEASE PURCHASE
AGREEMENT AND AN ESCROW TRUST AGREEMENT WITH RESPECT TO THE
` DEFEASANCE OF A LEASE RELATING TO $4,955,000 CITY OF DANVILLE,
/ KENTUCKY, MULTI -CITY LEASE REVENUE BONDS (CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, PUBLIC PROPERTIES PROJECT), FIXED RATE SERIES 1991-C;
AND AUTHORIZING OTHER ACTIONS IN CONNECTION THEREWITH", be
adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners
Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (4). M.O. NO. 745, BOOK
3, P.4fy .
FIRE DEPARTMENT SMOKING POLICY
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Smith, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER
CONFIRMING THE CITY MANAGER'S ACTION AS OF JANUARY 1, 1997,
JINSTITUTING A RESTRICTED SMOKING POLICY IN THE FIRE DEPARTMENT;
SAID ACTION COMPLYING WITH KRS 61.1651', be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Grumley,
Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (4). M.O. NO. 746, BOOK 3,
P. 20o.
ORDINANCES - ADOPTION �` I
10% AEPF INCREASE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance
/ entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 35.62(J), OF SECTION
35.62, PENSION FUND (CIVIL SERVICE], OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY. This ordinance is summarized
as follows: Granting a 10% increase to persons receiving a
pension under Sec. 35.62(J) of Section 35.62, (Appointive
Employees Pension Fund), of the Code of Ordinances of the City
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of Paducah. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners ,/
Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (4). ORD.NO. 97-1-5621,
BOOK 27, P.!�:_-_25 .
DEMOLITION BID MOTIONS FOR HOWLE
DISCLOSURES & FINDINGS
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, 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: 1300 South 8th Street.
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.
3. The bid of Kenneth Howle, a city employee who will receive
a direct 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 contractor of the
city and performing said services in an off-duty capacity.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Grumley,
Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (4).
ACCEPT HOWLE DEMOLITION BID
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the bid 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 this bid and authorizing a contract be
presented for enactment by the City Commission. Adopted on call
of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Grumley, Renfro, Smith and
Mayor Jones (4).
R & F DEMOLITION BIDS
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Smith, that the following bids for demolition of property be
received and filed:
1. Kenneth Howle Excavating f
2. Mason Construction Co.
3. Wahl's Excavating
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Grumley,
Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (4).
ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION
ACCEPT HOWLE DEMOLITION BID
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "that the Board of Commissioners introduce an
ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF KENNETH
HOWLE IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,600 FOR DEMOLITION OF A CONDEMNED V/
STRUCTURE LOCATED AT 1300 SOUTH 8TH STREET IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of Kenneth
Howle in the amount of $1,600 for demolition of a condemned
structure located at 1300 South 8th Street, and authorizing the
Mayor to execute a contract for same.
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POLICE & FIREFIGHTER PENSION FUND INCREASE (2.8%)
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by
Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce
an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COST OF LIVING
INCREASE TO THE ANNUITIES OF ELIGIBLE ANNUITANTS AND INCREASING
THE BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WIDOWS OF DECEASED ANNUITANTS UNDER THE
POLICE AND FIRE FIGHTERS' RETIREMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows:
JThe City agrees to increase its contribution to the Fund so as
to fund an increase of cost of living to eligible annuitants to
the extent of 2.8% from and after July 1, 1996, and authorizing l
the Finance Director to pay into the Fund such sum which is
equal to the total of such increase to the eligible annuitants
from and after July 1, 1996, through June 30, 1997. The Finance
Director is further authorized to pay to each eligible annuitant
a lump sum equal to the aforesaid increase to each eligible
annuitant's annuity from and after July 1, 1996, to date of
payment and to thereafter pay to each eligible annuitant an increase
to such eligible annuitant's annuity of 2.8%. The Finance Director
is further authorized to pay into the Fund the sum of $356,392.00,
which is to partially fund the remaining unfunded pension liability.
This ordinance shall in no manner be intended or construed as any
commitment or intent, either expressed or implied, by the City to
fund any other additional increase or cost of living to eligible
annuitants which may be considered by the Board in the future,
unless such increase as may be determined by the Board is supported
on an actuarially sound basis by the Fund itself, as defined under
KRS 95.859(3), or unless otherwise approved by the City Commission.
TRANSFER $10,000 TO GROWTH INC. FOR PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
PROJECT FUND
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,000 FROM THE GROWTH, INC., ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
FUND ACCOUNT TO THE GROWTH, INC., PERFORMING ARTS CENTER PROJECT
FUND". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing
the transfer of funds in the amount of $10,000 from the Growth,
Inc. Economic Development Fund Account to the Growth, Inc.
Performing Arts Center Project Fund for the City's contribution
to the Art Center.
ACCEPT $101,113 HOME FUND MATCHING GRANT
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING A HOME FUND GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $101,113.00 FROM THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION WITH
LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,815.00, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTS FOR SAME". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting a Home Fund Grant
in the amount of $101,113 from the Kentucky Housing Corporation
for the Housing Renewal Program, with City local matching funds
in the amount of $4,805, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
all documents necessary for same.
PURCHASE 122-124 BROADWAY
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A�
QUITCLAIM DEED BETWEEN THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION
J CENTER CORPORATION AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR ACQUISITION BY THE
CITY OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 122-124 BROADWAY IN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is
summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a
Quitclaim Deed Consideration Certificate by and between the
Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation and the
City of Paducah for the City's acquisition of real property
located at 122-124 Broadway for the sum of $1.00, and granting to
McCracken County an option to purchase one-half of this real
property.
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INCREASE NUMBER OF BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION BOARD MEMBERS
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-12-5413 /
ENTITLED, 'AN ORDINANCE CREATING A BOARD TO BE KNOWN AS THE y/
BROOKS STADIUM COMMISSION; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND
TERMS OF MEMBERS; AND ESTABLISHING THE POWERS AND DUTIES OF SAID
BOARD"'. This ordinance is summarized as follows: Increasing the
number of members of the Brooks Stadium Commission from seven to
eight.
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AMEND CHAPTER 92 - ANIMALS
Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 92.01 AND 92.02 OF
CHAPTER 92, ANIMALS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Regulating
the maintaining and housing of horses, ponies, mules, donkeys,
cattle, sheep, goats and all other livestock within the city
limits of Paducah.
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PURCHASE 2 AUTOS (FOR POLICE & GEN. GOVERNMENT)
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH FORD IN THE
AMOUNT OF $29,352.00 FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF TWO 1997 FORD
TAURUS AUTOMOBILES FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT AND GENERAL
GOVERNMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this
ordinance.
MAYOR ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. That the train located at the foot of Broadway will be
relocated to Noble Park, close to the Indian statue, "Wacinton"
and that Buddy Smith will be working on this project.
2. Told the Commissioners he will give them informational
material pertaining to a memorial for Sam Sloan..
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: January 28, 1997
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