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Home My WebLink About10/03/95OCTOBER 31 1995 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, October 3, 1995, 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). TAX RATE HEARING A public hearing was held on the proposed 1995-96 tax rate. Jon Perkins, Finance Director, explained the proposed rates. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the Minutes for September 26, 1995, be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting 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). RESOLUTION Mayor Montgomery read a resolution addressing the right to vote and offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley that this resolution be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY WAIVE LATE PENALTY FOR AUGUST, 1995, OCCUPATIONAL LICENSE FEE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 17-18, PENALTY AND INTEREST FOR LATE PAYMENT OF TAX, OF CHAPTER 17, LICENSES AND OCCUPATIONAL REGULATIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance reads in part: "SECTION 1. That the City of Paducah hereby waives penalty and interest charges imposed by Section 17-18 for license holders paying the second half of their deferred license fee due on August 31, 1995. In order to receive said waiver, payment must be made no later than the close of business (5:00 p.m.) on October 16, 1995. "SECTION 2. Due to the City's failure to voluntarily notify Occupational License holders of the payment date for the second half of their 1995 license fees, an emergency is hereby declared to exist and this ordinance shall become effective immediately with one reading." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro andayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 95-10-5371, BOOK 26, P..33?. ORDINANCE - ADOPTIONS AMEND CIVIL SERVICE SEC. 10-55 Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-55, CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Abolishing the position of Flood Control Supervisor, and increasing the pay grade of Flood Control Superintendent to Grade 15 in the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services, Stormwater Management Division. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 95-10-5372, BOOK 26, P. 337. 409 410 OCTOBER 3, 1995 PURCHASE PETTER SUPPLY PROPERTY Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO A CONTRACT WITH ROBERT P. PETTER, ET AL, IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,195,000 TO ACQUIRE VARIOUS PROPERTIES LOCATED ALONG SOUTH FIRST STREET, SOUTH SECOND STREET, AND KENTUCKY AVENUE, IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with Robert P. Petter, et al, in the amount of $1,195,000 for purchase of the following properties in the City of Paducah: 117 South First Street, 117 and 121 Kentucky Avenue, 106, 108, 110, 112, 114, 116, 118 and 230 South Second Street, and to negotiate and enter into an option to purchase and/or right of first refusal of the property located at Second and Washington Streets, subject to Commission approval. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 95-10-5373, BOOK 26, P.341 REPEAL ORDINANCE NO. 95-6-5294 FOR ELEVATOR REPAIRS BY DOVER Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 95-6-5294, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF DOVER ELEVATOR COMPANY IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $30,500 FOR REPAIRS TO THE CITY HALL ELEVATOR, 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. 95-10-5374, BOOK 26, P. 314 . CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - NOBLE PARK TENNIS COURTS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance 1 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,864.32 WITH CENTRAL PAVING OF PADUCAH INC. FOR NOBLE PARK TENNIS COURT RESURFACING". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Na or Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 95-10-5375, BOOK 26, P. 349 . ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION SET 1995-96 TAX RATE Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 1995, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES THEREUNDER DEFINED". ✓ Setting the 1995-96 Tax Rate as follows: PURPOSE RATE PER $100.00 General Fund of the City Real Property $0.436 Personal Property 0.390 Other Municipal Purposes Public Library Real Estate 0.045 Personal Property 0.050 Appointive Employees Pension Fund Real Estate 0.013 OCTOBER 3, 1995 SCHOOL PURPOSES 411 Paducah Junior College Real Estate 0.032 Personal Property 0.034 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property 0.526 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property 0.474 Special Levies for General Fund Stocks of Banks & Trust Companies 0.209 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for ✓ the Board of Education: Public School - General Fund & FSPK Property Real Property 0.600 Personal Property 0.600 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 1995, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 1995. The Second half payment shall be due on February 1, 1996, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 1996. DISCUSSIONS RAY McLENNAN, a Paducah citizen, discussed the proposed tax rate with the Commission. He said he would have liked to see the City not increase the City increase real estate taxes the full 4% as allowed by law. Mayor Montgomery said the City did not take the full 4% increase and that all city taxes are at the same level or lower than they have been for the past seven years. She also explained that the Petter Supply property was purchased with grant funds and not city funds. `- RHONDA LEE -JAMES discussed a newly implemented program called the "NEAT" (Neighborhood Enhancement Action Team) Program. The first NEAT Impact Day will be Friday, October 20th, beginning at 8:00 a.m., and will target the South 4th Street neighborhood for a single day of concentrated service. Various city department will participate in this program. She explained the details of this program. Mayor Montgomery said most of this program has been paid for by grant funds such as CDBG funds, and not with city funds. CITY MANAGER HOOVER announced that leaf bags and accompanying literature and information will be delivered door-to-door for the next two Saturdays. He expects to have an ordinance ready for next week's meeting to authorize the purchase of additional leaf bags. 412 OCTOBER 3, 1995 MAYOR MONTGOMERY commended City employees who have worked very hard trying to find solutions for handling the leaf program; i.e., drainage, etc, and thanked management for listening to their employees' suggestions and ideas. COMMISSIONER RENFRO asked City Manager about the status of the Optional Work Schedule. Mr. Hoover told her that Human Resources is working on the options to determine City Hall hours, as well as extended City Hall hours. He hopes to have the program started by October 16. COMMISSIONER RENFRO referenced the City's Barbecue Challenge and picnic held held Saturday and said she had a very enjoyable time. The thanked city employees for their efforts. The Finance Department won the barbecue challenge. City Manager Hoover said the picnic may become an annual event. Mayor Montgomery suggested that the date for the barbecue be coordinated with the "Barbecue on the River", which will be held each September 30th. COMMISSIONER RENFRO announced that the "Oak Grove Living History Play has won its 4th award in video competition. She also said she will be portraying "Lizzie" in the next production. 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: 1. Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of ✓ real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b); 2. Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(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 chambers and held a workshop. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: September 10, 1995 City Clerk