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Home My WebLink About05/27/97MAY 27, 1997 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 27, 19971 Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5)• MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner 1 Grumley, that the rules for conducting City Commission Meetings 1! be suspended insofar as they are in conflict with the printed agends for this meeting; otherwise, the rules are to remain in full force and effect. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). DISCUSSIONS MAYOR JONES' ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. There was an article about Seamen's Church in today's edition of the Courier Journal. The Institute is scheduled to open in Paducah on June 10, 1997. 2. The city needs volunteers from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m., May 31, 1997, to help clean up Island Creek. Those individuals participating will assemble at Cooper -Whiteside Elementary School on South 6th Street on this date. 3. PATS is compiling information to assist in making its operation profitable. This information will address route changes, etc. 4. Paducah Housing Authority is preparing a 5-year i Comprehensive Plan. 5. Jetton School - A group of investors want the City to assist them in securing funding (grants) to turn part of the Jetton School building into a 50 -unit home for the elderly. The Board committed to applying for low interest funding for this project. This group consists of Franklin Mosko and John S. Talbert of Henderson and Dennis Elrod of Covington. Mr. Talbert said he could not assure that they could keep all but the elderly out of the dwellings. Mayor Jones said the City cannot make any commitments for the gynmasium or auditorium. 6. Paducah Power System: Paducah Power System has adopted a Resolution giving TVA notice that they plan to terminate their power contract with TVA. They City will have its legal counsel look into this matter to ascertain that proper procedures are followed. The current method for selecting an auditor for Paducah Power System will be changed to comply with state law; i.e., the Board of Commissioners will ratify the selection of an auditor by the Electric Plant Board. �1 MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the minutes for May 13 and 21, 1997, 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, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). MOTIONS 276 R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner ✓ Coleman, that the following attached documents be received and filed: 277 MAY 27, 1997 J1. Jackson PUrchase Area Drug Task Force Application for $347,522 J2. Quitclaim Deed between Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center, City of Paducah and McCracken County for property located at 122-124 Broadway V13. Paducah Police Department Policy and General Order Manual given to the Board of Commissioners on March 25, 1997 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 Board of Commissioners receive and file the following bids for sale of peroperty located at 618 South 5th Street: 1. John B. Robertson 2. William Fred Jones 3. F & G Enterprises 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 following cemetery lots and authorize the City Clerk to execute Deeds of Conveyance for same: A. Evelyn Ferguson, RUshing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 113 NW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 25201) ✓2. Malik D. Hamilton, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 101 NE, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 25181) J3. Dorothy Jean Higgenbottom, rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 118 NW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 25183) V4. Irene J. Hillard, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 107 NW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 25187) �5. MuShun Jackson Sr., Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 126 NW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 25190) ✓6. Charlie Newsome, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, //Sec. 6, Lot 125 NW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 25197) 7. Ray E. Patterson, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 110 NE, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 25185) 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). N MAY 27, 1997 ORDINANCES - ADOPTION 278 APPROVE HOWLE DEMOLITIONS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE INDIVIDUAL BIDS OF KENNETH HOWLE IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $5,100 FOR DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED STRUCTURES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZ- ING 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 $5,100 for demolition of struc- tures as follows: 1615 Martin Luther King Jr, Dr. $1,500 631 South 8th St. 2,400 1382 South 9th St. 1,200 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-5677, BOOK 27, P . / yea . SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM LUNCHES Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY / TO THE PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL SYSTEM AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,950 FOR THE SUMMER FOOD PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN'S VVV LUNCHES". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Finance Director to pay an amount not to exceed $65,950 to the Paducah Independent School System for the summer food program for children's lunches. The Kentucky Department of Education will reimburse the City for the cost of food for this program. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-5678, BOOK 27, P.L. ( T 1995 HILL TERRACE SEWER CHARGES ' Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED FOR CONNECTING TO CITY SANITARY SEWERS CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY KNOWN AS THE 1995 HILL TERRACE IMPROVEMENTS AND SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CONNECTION CHARGES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-5679, BOOK 27, P.4*4 1996 HILL TERRACE SEWER CHARGES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING THE AMOUNT TO BE CHARGED FOR CONNECTING TO CITY SANITARY SEWERS CONSTRUCTED BY THE CITY KNOWN AS THE 1996 HILL TERRACE SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CONNECTION CHARGES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS THEREOF". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-5680, BOOK 27, P... RENAME FIRST STREET Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CHANGING THE NAME OF A PORTION OF FIRST STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND JEFFERSON STREET TO NORTH WATER STREET AND A PORTION OF FIRST STREET BETWEEN BROADWAY AND / WASHINGTON STREET TO SOUTH WATER STREET". The foregoing title d/ summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Jones (4). Commissioner Smith voted nay (1). ORD.NO. 97-5-5681, BOOK 27, P.14b . 279 MAY 27, 1997 PURCHASE STREET SWEEPER Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioenr Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF FALCONITE INC. IN JTHE AMOUNT OF $114,249.50, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE 1997 ATHEY MECHANICAL STREET SWEEPER, FOR USE BY THE ENGINEERING/ - STREET DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME. The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-5682, BOOK 27, P. 4U - SELL FLAT DECK STEEL BARGE PDC -554 Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JAMES MARINE INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $55,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE FLAT DECK STEEL BARGE PDC -554 OWNED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-5683, BOOK 27, P./ PURCHASE AS400 COMPUTER HARDWARE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF COMPUTER HARDWARE FROM SYSTEMS SPECIALIST INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,251 TO UPGRADE THE AS/400 COMPUTER SYSTEM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-5684, BOOK 270, P. PURCHASE TAURUS AUTO FOR FIRE DEPT. JCommissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH FORD INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,676, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE NEW 1997 FORD TAURUS AUTOMOBILE, FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, S6 Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-4E585, BOOK 27, P. /So ADOPT NEW CODE OF ORDINANCES BOOK (BY MUNICIPAL CODE CORP.) Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance Jentitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AND ENACTING A NEW CODE FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY; PROVIDING FOR THE REPEAL OF CERTAIN ORDINANCES NOT INCLUDED THEREIN; PROVIDING A PENALTY FOR THE VIOLATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR THE MANNER OF AMENDING SUCH CODE; AND PROVIDING WHEN SUCH CODE AND THIS ORDINANCE SHALL BECOME EFFECTIVE". This ordinance will become effective upon publication in full. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-5686, BOOK 27, P. NONCIVIL SERVICE SALARY ORDINANCE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner JRenfro, 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 follows: Abolishing the position of administra- tive secretary and creating the position of secretary in the Fire Department. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORD.NO. 97-5-5687, BOOK 27, P._/, -U. MAY 27, 1997 280 MOTIONS FOR HOWLE DEMOLITION BIDS ACCEPT FINDINGS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, 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 properties located in the City of Paducah requie some demolition, miscellaneous clean-up services, and post a threat to public health and safety: 1109 South 11th Street $1,200 (Raze detached garage at rear, cut & remove all overgrowth at rear, alley right of way and around building) 1626 Bloom Avenue $ 800 (Finish razing house, haul off all debris & building materials from lot) 2. In the interest of public health and safety the City desires that the above referenced property be razed and cleaned up as soon as possible, after soliciting for bids for the above property. 3. The bid of Kenneth Howle, a city employee who will receive a direct pecuniary benefit from an agreement to raze and clean up the above referenced property 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 agremenet 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 Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ACCEPT HOWLE DEMOLITION BIDS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the bids of Kenneth Howle, a city employee acting as an independent contract 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, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). R & F DEMOLITION BIDS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners receive and file the attached bids for demolition and miscellaneous clean-up services for the Inspection Department: 1. Wahl's Excavating 2. Kenneth Howle 3. Lannie Jones CT 4 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro, Smith and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION ACCEPT HOWLE DEMOLITION BIDS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE INDIVIDUAL BIDS OF KENNETH HOWLE IN THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF $2,000 FOR REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OTHER SERVICES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS FOR SAME". This 281 MAY 27, 1997 ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the individual bids of Kenneth Howle in the aggregate amount of $2,000 for removal of structures and other services for the following addresses: 1109 S. 11th St. $1,200 1626 Bloom Ave. 800 SELL CITY PROPERTY AT 618 S. 5TH STREET Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF F & G ENTERPRISES IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,255 FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 618 SOUTH 5TH STREET IN PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the bid of F & G Enterprises in the amount of $1,255 for the purchase of real property located at 618 South 5th Street, authorizing the Corporation Counsel to prepare a deed for said sale, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a deed for same. RENAME PORTIONS OF HOLT ROAD Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RENAMING A PORTION OF HOLT ROAD FROM HINKLEVILLE ROAD SOUTH TO THE CITY LIMITS TO BREWER DRIVE, AND NAMING A PORTION OF A NEW ROADWAY WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS CONSTRUCTED AS A PART OF THE HOLT ROAD RELOCATION PROJECT TO BREWER DRIVE ". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE SALARY ORDINANCE Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES OF NONCIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Abolishing the position of administrative secretary and creating the position of secretary in the Police Department. JJETTON SCHOOL BUILDING DISCUSSION John Talbert briefly discussed his group's proposal for renovation of Jetton School. The Board concurred with his proposal. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commission r Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic: Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f) 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. ADOPTED: June 1997 0 City Clerk Mayor