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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/94JANUARY 11, 1994 ROLL CALL At Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, January 11, 1994, Mayor Montgomery presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro, and Mayor Montgomery (5). MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the minutes for January 4, 1994, be waived 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, Hornsby, Renfro, and Mayor Montgomery (5). APPOINTMENTS REAPPOINT GEORGE SIRK TO CABLE TV AUTHORITY Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, the term of George Sirk Sr. as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority expired on October 15, 1991, I hereby, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, reappoint Mr. Sirk as a member of said Authority, which term will expire October 15, 1995." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in reappointing George Sirk Sr. as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: a) Lewis Beans Plumbing b) Florence & Hutcheson c) Vanguard Contractors Inc. d) Wahl's Excavating Co. e) Shelce Contractors Inc. f) Council Construction g) Hayden Construction 2. Oath of Office of the Board of Commissioners of the City ,/ for term commencing January 1, 1994 3. Bill of Sale between the City and Ingram Materials for ✓ improvements to the Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority site 4. Quitclaim Deed between City and Meeks Electrical Inc., for property located on Harris Street 5. Agreement between Paducah & Louisville Railway Inc. and ✓ City for Coleman Road Sewer Extension Project Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro, and Mayor Montgomery (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS IVA L11 JANUARY 11, 1994 PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - LEISURE SERVICES CENTER RENOVATIONS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,855.95 J WITH MIDSTATES CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR RENOVATIONS OF THE LEISURE SERVICES CENTER". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $52,855.95 with Midstates Construction Inc. for improvements to the HVAC system in the dining and activities rooms of the Leisure Services Center. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and,Mayor Montgomery (5). ORD. NO. 94-1-5062, BOOK 25, P. HOPE 3 GRANT AGREEMENT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT FOR ASSISTANCE THROUGH HOPE 3, OFFICE OF COMMUNITY PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a grant agreement for assistance though HOPE 3 for grant funds for the development of a program to repair delinquent tax properties for resale to home owners in the City of Paducah. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORD. NO. 94-1-5063, BOOK 25, P. ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION AGREEMENT WITH FLORENCE & HUTCHESON FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ON GIS SYSTEM Commissioner Grumley 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 IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $40,000 WITH FLORENCE AND HUTCHESON INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES ON A GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEM (GIS) FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH". The above title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. CARDBOARD RECYCLING CONTRACT W/EASTER SEAL SOCIETY Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND WEST KENTUCKY EASTER SEAL SOCIETY FOR THE RECYCMNG OF CARDBOARD WASTE". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. ORDINANCES - ADOPTION AMEND SEC. 2-47.5, NONCIVIL SERVICE (E911) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-47.5, 'NONCIVIL SERVICE GENERALLY', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: JANUARY 11, 1994 Increase the number of Dispatchers from 2 to 5. Adopted on ,% call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-1-5064, BK. 25, P. . INFORMATION AGE PARK SEWER CONNECTION FEES Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, 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 INFORMATION AGE PARK SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CONNECTION PERMITS, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CONNECTION CHARGES AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Establishing fee for sewer connections in the Information Age Park sewer project at $1,815.00 per acre for each tract developed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-1-5065, BK. 25, PAGE 1993 BLOOM AVENUE SEWER CONNECTION FEES AND WASHINGTON STREET 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 1993 BLOOM AVENUE SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF CONNECTION PERMITS, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF CONNECTION CHARGES, AND PROVIDING PENALTIES FOR VIOLATION OF THE PROVISIONS HEREOF". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Establishing fee for sewer connections in the 1993 Bloom Avenue Sewer project at $650.00 for each single family residence. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-1-5066, BK. 25, PAGE UNIFORM RENTAL/CLEANING Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF ARATEX SERVICES, INC. IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $36,910.00 FOR THE RENTAL/CLEANING OF UNIFORMS AND MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS FOR USE BY EMPLOYEES IN THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS, DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL AND ENGINEERING SERVICES AND THE DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND LEISURE SERVICES 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, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-1-5067, BK. 25, PAGE DISCUSSIONS CITY MANAGER: Handed out a Monthly Financial Report for the period ending November 30, 1993 and opened discussions on same. Finance Director Jonathan Perkins explained the contents of this report and answered questions asked by the Commission. Handed out literature and discussed the following items which 1 were previously requested made by the NAACP: 1. Continued reduction of African-American employees. Human Resources Director Joanne Clarke discussed the Affirmative Action Plan. The Commission will review this information for further discussion and recommendations. 2. Demotion of an administrative level employee (Jonathan Hines) M JANUARY 11, 1994 The City Manager explained this situation. Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby and Mayor Montgomery contributed to the discussion. Commissioner Coleman said there was no like action taken in the Public Works Department, where there have been similar allegations against David Harvell, Public Works Director. 3. Employment of a "biased" director (David Harvell) The City Manager explained this situation. Commissioner Coleman further discussed this allegation. Mayor Montgomery questioned the City Manager's statement that no legitimate grievances have been filed against Mr. Harvell. City Manager answered that no grievances have been filed relative to this issue. Mayor Montgomery asked the City Manager how this fact could be verified. City Manager replied that there have been verbal allegations but no specific allegations on which action could be taken. Mayor said this situation should be looked into further and directed the City Manager to give Commissioner Renfro pertinent information on this matter. J 4. Inaction to employ Human Rights Director. City Manager gave overview of this situation and read the response as typed in his report. Commissioner Coleman asked the City Manager why a background investigation was done on Mr. Dion McCarthy and not on David Harvell. The City Manager replied that he (himself) had conducted a background investigation on David Harvell. Mayor Montgomery requested that the City Manager provide the Board with a copy of Mr. McCarthy's employment application and all pertinent information pertaining to same. 5. Disclosure of a full report of the WANT investigation. City Manager related facts as stated in the report handed out by him. Commissioner Coleman said this paragraph does not explain this issue and that the report referred to was not the full report and was a revised report. Mayor Montgomery replied that the report referred to was a preliminary draft and that the City was not responsible for and did not write the final report. 6. Refusal to negotiate with union employees. City Manager read typed response and discussed pending lawsuit by AFSCME. Commission Coleman asked City Manager how issues are resolved out of court and said he felt that is -sued should be resolved collectively on basic items for all city employees (i.e. for items such as sick leave. vacation time, health insurance, etc.) Mayor Montgomery asked for feedback from the Board concerning the above six issues and assigned issues to each of the Commissioners as follows: 1) Hiring of "biased" department head - Renfro 2) AFSCME issue - Hornsby 3) Hiring practices (Nos. 1 & 2) - Grumley and Coleman. Commissioner Coleman said the NAACP should also be involved, as well as community input. Mayor wants Commission to do what it can first. 4) WANT - Coleman 5) Human Rights Director - Mayor Mayor Montgomery would like to the Commission to share information on the above topics at next week's meeting. ri JANUARY 11, 1994 Mayor Montgomery invited persons in the audience to make comments at this time. J.W. CLEARY, President of the local NAACP, addressed the Commission concerning the above six issues. He told them that the NAACP totally rejects the Mayor's proposed plan to have this investigation conducted solely by the Board of Commissioners. A lengthy discussion was held between Mr. ✓ Cleary and the Board. Mayor Montgomery responded to Mr. Cleary's allegations concerning investigative committee members. A Paducah Sun newspaper article on this subject is contained in the minute file for this date. GLADMAN HUMBLES addressed the Commissioner concerning the above matter, as touched on an issue involving Police Officer Stephan Jagoe. CHARLES HAMILTON, Vice President of the local NAACP, addressed ✓ the Commission concerning the above issues. COMMISSIONER COLEMAN wants to honor the former agreement between the City and the NAACP. Mayor Montgomery replied that ✓ there was no agreement made. JIMMY D. MILLS, an employee of the Street Department, addressed ✓ the Commission concerning Commissioner Renfro's investigation and offered his assistance. Commissioner Renfro replied that it is her plan to involve all parties concerned in her investigation. Mr. Mills also made a statement about the omission of a pay ✓ increase for AFSCME members following the expiration of their contract. He alleged that AFSCME members have incurred a 4 1/2 to 5% loss due to the lack of a raise until 1993. Commissioner Hornsby suggested that the City employ Bill Kressenberg for future labor negotiations instead of using an out of town firm. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: J Collective bargaining with public employees; as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). 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: January 18, 1994 E