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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/07/08FEBRUARY 7, 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, February 7, 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). AUDIT REPORT A report on the City of Paducah Comprehensive Audit for the period ending June 30, 1994 was presented by Karen Durbin, assisted by Wayne Golightly, both of the firm of Allen, Rundle & Golightly, CPA, and Jon Perkins, City Finance Director. Ms. Durbin explained the contents of this audit and answered questions posed by the Mayor and Commissioners. GROWTH INC. REPORT John Williams, President of Growth, Inc. gave an update on the Performing Arts Center. He asked the City to reconsider financial report for the Center and said the City's past support represented almost 10% of their budget. Mayor Montgomery told Mr. Williams the City would take this request into consideration. BROOKS STADIUM UPDATE Rich McKirchy introduced "Doc", who gave an overview of American Legion Baseball at Brooks Stadium. He said the American Legion is willing to raise money to restore Brooks Stadium and will spearhead and finance some of the restoration costs. In return for doing this, they asked for assurances from the City that the stadium will be protected from damage, and also asked for exclusive use and control of the stadium. They said they would welcome professional league baseball at the stadium and asked the City to give them a couple of years on this project. They said Paducah Tilghman would also be allowed use of the stadium. Mayor Montgomery suggested that a Brooks Stadium Committee be appointed to evaluate the condition of the stadium. She said the Commission will discuss appointing a committee and contact the American Legion at a later date. Randy Morgan discussed the possibility of developing Minor League Baseball at the stadium. He said they would cooperate with the American Legion program. Commissioner Coleman asked Mr. Morgan to give a dollar figure for restoration costs. Mr. Morgan supplied the following figures: One -Half Million Dollars & community cooperation, or One -Quarter Million Dollars might do, or $100,000 would be adequate. Mr. Morgan said he has made a non-refundable deposit on one of the leagues. i Mayor Montgomery told Mr. Morgan the Commission will discuss this matter further. City Manager Hoover assured the American Legion that they will have use of Brooks Stadium this year and said Gayle Frye has been directed to work with them for this season. 254 255 FEBRUARY 7, 1995 ACQUISITION OF VEHICLES Bill Glisson of the Vehicle Maintenance Department handed out price comparisons for purchasing vehicles from a local vendor or purchasing them from the state contract. Mayor Montgomery suggested that the detective cars be purchased from the local vendor if the City's attorneys assure her it is legal to do so. The Commission concurred. In addition, the Commission agreed to the following methods of purchase: Patrol Cars - State Contract Detective Car - Local dealer, if legal Administration Car - State Contract Wastewater Col. Pickup - State Contract JONATHAN HINES, Maintenance Superintendent for the Facility Maintenance Division, questioned the City's procedure in filling the following two positions: Chief Building Inspector and Director of the Planning and Building Department. City Manager Hoover assured Mr. Hines that the procedure being utilized by the City meets legal requirements. Mayor Montgomery announced an upcoming Essay Contest. Commissioner Grumley announced the Dogwood Festival Kick -Off scheduled at City Hall at 10 a.m., Monday, February 13, 1995. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the Minutes for January 31, 19951 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). MUNICIPAL ORDERS RENAME INSPECTION DEPT. & COMMUNITY PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER RENAMING VARIOUS CITY DEPARTMENTS AND DEFINING DUTIES COMMENSURATE THERETO", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumlee , Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). . (�, rJQ(o of -,5,. - 3 ," (�f� 802„ ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION AMEND CIVIL SERVICE SEC. 10-62(A) (INSPECTION DEPT.) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-62, CIVIL SERVICE, ✓ OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Delete the position of Director/Chief Building & Electrical Inspector and create the position of Chief Building Inspector. AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE SEC. 2-47 Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, 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, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rename Community Planning and Development to Community Development/ - Housing and Grants Management. Delete the positions of Assistant Planner and Community Planning and Development Intake 256 FEBRUARY � 1995 FEBRUARY 7 , . 19 9 5 Coordinator. Create the Planning and Building Department. Move the position of Planner to the Planning and Building Department. Create the position of Director of Planning and Building Department. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, 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)Wof real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b); 2. Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c); and 3. 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 Session and held a Workshop. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: February 14, 1995 ty Clerk Mayor r