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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/05/9452 APRIL 5, 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, April 5, 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 �I Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the minutes for March 22, 23 and 24, 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 PADUCAH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint R. Lee Hagan as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority to fill the unexpired term of George Sirk Sr., who has resigned. This term will expire October 15, ✓ 1995." Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in reappointing R. Lee Hagan 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 DUMPING PERMITS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following applications for private collector's permits be approved as follows: For the period ending December 31, 1994: 1. Mosley Corporation 2. Rebel Disposal Service (Ray Robey) 3. Tri-State Industrial Services Inc. 4. Commercial Waste Inc. 5. BFI Inc. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificates of Insurance a) Florence & Hutcheson b) H W Builders Inc. c) Pavement Maintenance Inc. d) Jay's Electric e) John W. Keiler II f) The Olsten Building g) Pioneer Electric Company Inc. h) Western Kentucky Sprinkler Co. Inc. 2. Contest Winning Essay by Miss Lahari Samineni entitled, V/ "The Importance of Public Works in My Community" 3. Deed of Correction for Ninth Street Tabernacle Baptist Church (Deed File) 53 APRIL 5, 1994 4. Day Care Center Contract between City and Midstates Construction Inc. (Contract File) 5. Paducah Water Works Monthly Report for March 1994 6. Paducah Water Works General Ledger Balance Sheet for ✓ Period Ending 2/28/94 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro, and Mayor Montgomery (5). Withdraw Motion to Purchase Van for Public Works Dept. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners withdraw a motion J introducing an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one 1994 Dodge Van from Central Chevrolet -Geo in the amount of $13,011.83 for use by the Public Works Department, Facility Maintenance Division. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (4). Nays, Commissioner Hornsby (1). Withdraw Motion to Purchase Auto for Community Development & Planning Dept. Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners withdraw a motion introducing an ordinance authorizing the purchase of one 1994 Ford Taurus automobile from Bill Collins Ford in the amount of $13,286.00 for use by the Community Planning and Development Department. MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that 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, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION AMEND SEC. 2-47, NONCIVIL SERVICE PAY INCREASES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-47, NONCIVIL SERVICE GENERALLY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, J KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Abolishing the position of Administrative Assistant in the Human Resources Department; changing the title of Grounds Resource Technician to Grounds Resource Specialist in the Parks & Leisure Services Department; and increasing salaries retroactive to December 27, 1993. AMEND CITY SALARIES (CIVIL SERVICE, ETC.) Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce the following ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky:: 1. An ordinance amending Sections 10-49, 10-51, 10-52, J 10-55, 10-58, 10-59, 10-61, 10-63, 10-64 and 10-65, Civil Service!, 2. An ordinance amending Sec. 2-52, Alcoholic Beverage Administrator; 3. An ordinance amending Sec. 2-49, City Manager Generally; 4. An ordinance amending Sec. 25-1, Police Department; 5. An ordinance amending Sec. 12-19(a), Fire Department; These ordinances are summarized as follows: Amending salaries in the above-mentioned Chapters and Sections of the Paducah Code of Ordinances. 54 APRIL 5, 1994 WILLIAMS ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner i Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance / entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN VV ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND JOHN N. WILLIAMS AND WIFE, BOBBI J. WILLIAMS FOR AN ENCROACHMENT UPON CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement between the City and John N. & Bobbi J. Williams for an encroachment upon city right-of-way for a commercial structure located at 2714 Park Avenue. McCRACKEN COUNTY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ✓ AND McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, FOR ENCROACHMENTS UPON CITY RIGHT-OF-WAY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an Encroachment Agreement between the City of Paducah and McCracken County for an encroachment upon City right-of-way adjacent to the McCracken Regional Jail at 400 South 7th Street for location of a sewage grinder pump station. ORDINANCES - ADOPTION CHANGE ORDERS NO. 3 & 4 - LEISURE SERVICES CENTER Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS NO. 3 AND 4 IN THE AMOUNTS OF $4,946.00 AND $8,247.36, RESPECTIVELY, WITH MIDSTATES CONSTRUCTION INC. FOR RENOVATIONS OF THE LEISURE SERVICES CENTER". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Change Orders No. 3 and 4 in the amounts of $4,946.00 and $8,247.36, respectively, with Midstates Construction Inc. for renovations to the Leisure Services Center, thereby increasing the amount of the contract to $479,043.24. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor M ntgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-4-5091, ORD.BK. 25, P. a2- SELL REAL PROPERTY ON SEITZ STREET Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF GEORGE LOVELACE IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,151.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH LOCATED ON SEITZ STREET". 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. 94-4-5092, ORD.BK. 25, P.4-26� . PURCHASE DUMP TRUCK FOR PUBLIC WORKS, STREET DIVISION Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW INTERNATIONAL 4900 SERIES CREW CAB CHASSIS TRUCK WITH GALLON DUMP BODY FROM NAVISTAR INTERNATIONAL CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF ✓ $47,934.28, FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 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, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-4-5093, ORD.BK. 25, P.Ar. PURCHASE EXCAVATOR FOR PUBLIC WORKS STREET DIVISION Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE NEW MODEL G3WD GRADALL EXCAVATOR WITH DITCHING BUCKET FROM CARLISLE EQUIPMENT COMPANY, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $143,259.00 FOR USE BY 55 APRIL 5, 1994 THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, 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, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 94-4-5094, ORD.BK. 25, P.-7 o AGREEMENT WITH WESTERN BAPTIST HOSPITAL Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO / EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN WESTERN BAPTIST HOSPITAL AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH REGARDING EXPANSION OF WESTERN BAPTIST HOSPITAL FACILITIES". 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. 94-4-5095, ORD.BK. 25, P. DISCUSSIONS PUBLIC FORUM 1. Buford Wilson, a resident of 915 Bachman Street discussed the following items: A. Spring Cleanup - Said inner City looks like a city dump V/ picked trash in piled out on numerous streets and hasn't been picked up by the City. Examples: Jetton Blvd. and Bachman St. Randy Thompson, Solid Waste Superintendent, explained to Mr. Wilson that the City has been overwhelmed by the excessive amount of trash put out for the City to pick up, and pickup is running behind schedule as a result of this, but that it will be picked up. Main avenues were picked up first and secondary streets and alleys will be last. Pickup crews will work this Saturday. ✓ B. Petition containing 270 signatures protesting Fire Fighter hiring procedures. C. A letter from the NAACP requesting a parade permit for April 23, 1994; parade route to be from riverfront to City ✓ Plaza Fountain. They requested a written decision and response from the Board no later than April 12, 1994. 2. Gene Bryant (?) discussed repair of sidewalk at 8th & Husband Street by church. Don Harper, Street Superintendent attempted to explain this situation to Mr. Bryant and Mayor Montgomery suggested that this discussion be held between Mr. Bryant and Mr. Harper at a different and appropriate time. David Harvell, Public Works Director, said the City's policy concerning sidewalk repair will be addressed at a later date. 3. Structural Assessment Proposal for City Hall. Paul Moore introduced Curtis Flannery, Architect, who recommended a three-part study to determine the extent of cracks in the concrete joist and beam system in City Hall basement. The first phase of the study is estimated to cost $12,500 and will locate and identify all cracks. The second part of the study will be to determine the condition of the concrete reinforcement. The final phase of the study will analyze the information and provide a recommendation to retrofit the structure, if necessary. The Board approved this study and instructed the City Clerk to place it on the next meeting agenda for acceptance. #. In -fill construction program with Citizens Bank. Rhonda James introduced Tony Mertz from Citizens Bank, who explained this program. He asked the City to provide lots for construction of new housing to be sold by Citizens Bank. They APRIL 5, 1994 propose to build five units initially in the $40,000-$45,000 range. The Commission supported this program. Ai.,Composting/Recycling Programs. Randy Thompson, Solid Waste Superintendent, gave an update on the time schedule for this program. He said the Eddyville prison has agreed to accept V/ plastic, aluminum, steel and tin cans for recycling. The paperwork is being prepared at this time. They don't know if McCracken County plans to participate in the program and the _ documents won't be drafted until an answer is received from McCracken County. Cardboard recycling is being tried at Kentucky Oaks Mall at this time. Composting of sludge project - Site plans are being drawn for presentation to the State to obtain a permit. The Commission agreed that the Mayor and a Commissioner, possibly Commissioner Coleman, meet with McCracken County Judge/Executive Danny Orazine on April 11 about the recycling project in Lyon County. Mayor Montgomery also asked Randy Thompson to attend this meeting with them. The Commission approved payment of the required $5,000 to Lyon County to institute the recycling program. MAYOR MONTGOMERY: Expressed her concern and disapproval of the 3 -year delay in completion of a new Paducah Code of Ordinance book. After discussion, the Commission gave unanimous approval to pay Denton & Keuler for 40 hours for their paralegals complete ✓ review of the last draft of the Code Book and denote changes between the old Code Book and new Code Book which is being codified by American Legal Publishing Company. COMMISSIONER GRUMLEY asked Don Harper about progress on getting the railroads to repair railroad crossings. Mr. Harper reported that he made contact with an ICGRR supervisor on this date, who informed him that their equipment has been relocated ✓ to Canada. He said new equipment will be acquired, and railroad crossing repairs are scheduled for the last of April. Mr. Harper also reported that Dwayne Edwards of P&L Railroad told him that crossings on North 10th Street will be looked at and temporary repairs made. Their project package proposed to their Louisville office that tracks be reconstructed in this area. They are going before the State Legislature to try to obtain funding for these projects in 1995. Mr. Harper has a tentative appointment on April 7 at the above crossing site. Mr. Harper also reported that work has resumed on streets and alleys since the end of inclement winter weather. BILL HACK asked the Commission if the Littleville railroad crossing is on the repair list, and if not, why. Mr. Harper told Mr. Hack that the railroads select crossings for repair. MAYOR MONTGOMERY read the following two letters: 1. Letter of Resignation from Pat Trevathan, submitting his resignation from the City -County Ambulance Committee, effective April 1, 1994. 2. Letter from Jim Catlett of TVA commending Harry Ruth and staff for their promotion of the Information Age Park. The California reception will be in May. City Clerk does not have copies of above two letters. 56 57 i APRIL 5, 1994. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board to into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: 1. Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or disciplining of an employee; as permitted by KRS 61.81-(1)(f). 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: April 12, 1994 ity Clerk