HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/21/94JUNE 21, 1994
ROLL CALL
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the
Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, June
21, 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).
MOTIONS
R & F BIDS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Grumley, that the following bids be received and filed:
For Redevelopment of First Street, Phase IV:
1. Wyatt Construction
2. Jim Smith Contracting
3. H & G Construction
4. Wilkins Construction
5. Vanguard Contractors
For General Liability (Property/Casualty) Insurance:
1. Kentucky League of Cities
2. Bradshaw & Weil Insurance Inc.
3. Peel & Holland Inc.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman,
Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5).
ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION
ACCEPT PROPOSAL FOR GENERAL LIABILITY (PROPERTY/CASUALTY)
INSURANCE
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "'AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING PROPOSAL OF KENTUCKY LEAGUE
OF CITIES IN THE AMOUNT OF $387,993.00 FOR PROPERTY/CASUALTY
INSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME'. The foregoing title
summarizes the contents of this ordinance".
PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR NOBLE PARK RESTORATION
Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,000.00 WITH FLORENCE
AND HUTCHESON INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES, PLUS
$38.00 PER HOUR FOR INSPECTION SERVICES, AND GEOTECHNICAL
CHARGES, BOTH TO BE DETERMINED AT A LATER DATE, FOR THE
RENOVATION/RESTORATION OF BOB NOBLE PARK IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH.
The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance.
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RENOVATION OF FIRST STREET - PHASE IV
,.� Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM SMITH
CONTRACTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $97,975.55 FOR DOWNTOWN REDEVELOPMENT -
FIRST STREET - PHASE IV, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of
this ordinance.
ACCEPT 1993-94 AUDIT PROPOSAL
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF ALLEN, RUNDLE,
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GOLIGHTLY & SHELTON, P.S.C., CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, FOR A
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH FROM
JULY 1, 1993, TO JUNE 30, 1994, FOR THE SUM OF $49,000.00, AND
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME. The above
title summarizes the contents of this ordinance.
Nq AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE SEC. 2-47(A) & (C)
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance
entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-47(A) AND (C),
NONCIVIL SERVICE GENERALLY, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY 0�-�,
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows:
Creating the positions of Administrative Secretary and Grants -
Administrator and abolishing the position of Secretary in the
Community Planning and Development Department; and creating the
position of Information Systems Manager and abolishing the position
of Data Processing Specialist in the Finance Department.
DISCUSSIONS:
1. Paul Gholston of Roosevelt Gholston, an Equal Employment
Consultant from Louisville, presented a proposed contract to the
Commission. The contract would authorize him to review all city
employment testing procedures, job validity, race neutrality,
the City's Affirmative Action Plan, recruitment procedures,
training, and the City's compliance with the Disabilities Act of
1990.
The Commission instructed Joanne Clark, Personnel Administrator,
to have Corporation Counsel review this contract before hiring
Mr. Gholston, and if it is satisfactory, have an emergency
ordinance prepared for adoption at next week's Commission
Meeting (June 28, 1994).
N 2. The Commission received copies of a proposed contract with
Angels of Mercy Ambulance Service which they will review before
discussion at a joint City -County Meeting on Thursday, June 23,.-
1994. The City Manager will send a copy of this proposal to
Attorneys Denton & Keuler for their review.
MAYOR MONTGOMERY:
1. Asked City Manager the status of the Code Book
recodification, who told her that our attorneys in the process
of discussing documents with American Legal Publishing, and it
may be July before the discussion, etc. is completed.
2. Asked about the feasibility of an ice machine in the break
room. Due to exorbitant costs, it was decided that this may
have to wait until the break room is moved to the first floor.
3. Asked for recommendations concerning next year's "Spring
Clean Up". The Public Works Director has informed her that the
costs will exceed $90,000.
4. Discussed Board changes in the 911 Contract. The
Commission,-,,: was given copies of the proposed changes.
`+5. Briefly discussed CIP Evaluation.
COMMISSIONER COLEMAN:
1. Reported that he is receiving complimentary telephone calls
about the City's decisions concerning Blackburn Park; i.e.,
fencing the park. He suggested that fencing be approached
cautiously, as suggested in some of the calls he has received.
Mayor Montgomery said "appropriate" fencing should be installed
and neighborhood residents should be consulted and satisfied
with the plan before it is instituted.
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CITY MANAGER:
Announced the illness/hospitalization of the following two
Street Department employees:
1. Larry Shoulta
2. Charles Hobbs
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Renfro, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of
the following topics:
1. Proposed or pending litigation; as permitted by KRS
61.810(1)(c);
2. Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or
disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS
61.800(1)(g).
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 called the
meeting back to order.
INTERIM CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Hornsby, that Charles Ward be employed as Interim City Manager.
The Board approved unanimously.
ACTING CITY MANAGER
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner
Hornsby, that Joe Framptom be appointed as Acting City Manager.
The Board approved unanimously.
1994 SALARY INCREASES
Mayor Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner \
Renfro, that a 3% salary increase be given to general employees. v`
Motion received unanimous approval.
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
APPROVED: June 28, 1994
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