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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. 111 ti V 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, 112 ME 21.,. ] 994 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. 113 JUNE 21, 1994 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 ity lerk