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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/95257 FEBRUARY 13, 1995 At a Called Joint Meeting of the Board of Commissioners and the McCracken County Fiscal Court, held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall, Paducah, Kentucky, at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 1995, Mayor Montgomery called the meeting to order. Present were City Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). McCracken County Fiscal Court members present were Commissioners Bradford, McNeil and Judge/Executive Orazine (3). Also present were McCracken County Attorney Fred Grimes, City Manager Jerry Hoover and City Clerk Lenita Smith. R & F NOTICES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commis- sioner Renfro, that the executed copies of the Notice of Called Meeting to be held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, February 14, 1995, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the ✓ roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). Judge Orazine presided at the meeting. 1. Mark Drysdale gave an update on the Solid Waste Transfer Station. He estimated it to be in operation by June 1, 1995. He handed out a drawing of the site and discussed same. 2. The City Jail facilities in the City Hall basement were discussed. Judge Orazine requested that these facilities be utilized for juvenile retention during the time new facilities are being constructed. Mayor Montgomery told him the City will not be able to give up this space until the Police Department is moved to its new location. She told Judge Orazine that when these facilities are made available to the County the City will charge them only $1.00 per rent if the County agrees to handle all other costs incurred, such as utilities, etc. Judge Orazine estimated 1 1/2 years construction time for the new Juvenile Center. 3. Clark Street. Judge Orazine discussed the use of Clark Street between 6th and 7th Streets during and after construction of the new Juvenile Center. He said the County will have control of the street and that traffic will remain open and a traffic light will be installed. He said that with the permission of the City, the County will be able to close the street during inmate transfer. The Center will encroach upon the right-of-way, but not upon the street. An Agreement will be executed between the City and County for use and jurisdiction of the portion of Clark Street to be affected. 4. Human Rights Commission. Mayor Montgomery said she will recommend to the Board of Commissioners that the ordinance be amended to allow a two -term limit for Board members. She will also recommend that the number of Board members be increased from 9 to 15. City Manager Hoover asked if the County would like to have someone evaluate jointly with the City the expansion of its telephone system. The County agreed to look into this. A joint City -County meeting will be held to discuss this project. Mayor Montgomery suggested that the City and County consider making donations to the I-69 Project. She suggested the amount of $500 from each entity. vl 258 FEBRUARY 13, 1995 Upon motion the meeting adjourned at approximately 5:20 p.m. ADOPTED: February 14, 1995 CityClerk