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Home My WebLink About03/28/95go MARCH 28, 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, March 28, 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). MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the reading of the Minutes for March 21and 24, 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). APPOINTMENT REAPPOINT BOBBI BYRUM TO CIVIL SERVICE BOARD Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, the term of Bobbi S. Byrum as a member of the Civil Service Commissioner expired on December 9, 1994; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Ms. Byrum to a further term of three years, which term will expire December 9, 1997,." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in reappointing Bobbi S. Byrum as a member of the Civil Service Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor - Montgomery (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: a) Wilkins Construction Co. 2. Performance and Payment Bond: a) Murtco Mechanical Contractors Inc. 3. Right -of -Way Bond: a) W.A. Davis Construction Inc. z/ 4. Paducah Water Works Monthly Report for March 1995 t/` Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCES - ADOPTION CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - COMPOST EXPANSION Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,246.15 FOR THE COMPOST FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT CONTRACT WITH A & K CONSTRUCTION, INC., INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO $138,181.15, 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. 95-3-5260, BOOK 26, P.,4-- 287 J MARCH 28, 1995 ACCEPT TREE PLANTING BID FOR VARIOUS PARKS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JAMES SANDERS NURSERY INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,601 FOR TREE PLANTING IN VARIOUS CITY PARKS AND ON VARIOUS CITY PROPERTY, 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. 95-3-5261, BOOK 26, P. Ib5 . ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION PURCHASE USED AERIAL LIFT TRUCK FOR SOLID WASTE DIVISION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE USED v/ 1994 AERIAL LIFT TRUCK IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $44,500 FROM ALTEC INDUSTRIES, INC. FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/ - SOLID WASTE DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the con- tents of this ordinance. PURCHASE TRASH LOADER FOR SOLID WASTE DIVISION Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE 1995 V FORD MODEL F800 WITH KING COBRA TRASH LOADER IN THE AMOUNT OF $82,013 FROM STRINGFELLOW, INC., FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/SOLID WASTE DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - POLICE DEPT. BUILDING Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance ✓ entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,335.14 FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELOCATION PROJECT RENOVATION CONTRACT WITH MIDSTATES CONSTRUCTION, INC., INCREASING THE TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT TO A SUM NOT TO EXCEED $383,976.50, AND GRANTING A TIME EXTENSION OF 20 DAYS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. CHANGE ORDER NO 2 - COLEMAN ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE PROJECT TOTAL COST BY $2,895.54 WITH H & G CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. FOR THE COLEMAN ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 - INFORMATION AGE PARK SEWER EXTENSION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 TO DECREASE THE AMOUNT OF THE PROJECT TOTAL COST BY $2,190.10 WITH H & G CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. FOR THE INFORMATION AGE PARK SEWER EXTENSION". This ordinanc is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 2 with H & G Construction Company for a contract reduction of $2,190.10 for the Information Age Park Sewer Extension Project, thereby reducing the total contract amount to $911,146.50. ID WASTEWATER TREATMENT ACCOUNT NO. TO EQUIPMENT RENTAL Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner V Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 94-7-5170, AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH WAHL'S EXCAVATING AND UNDERGROUND INC. FOR RENTAL OF VARIOUS NE MARCH 28, 1995 EQUIPMENT". This.ordinance,is,,;summarized as follows: Amending Section 3 of the above ordinance to include an additional departmental account number. SECTION 8 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners -introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SECTION 8 ANNUAL CONTRIBUTIONS CONTRACT NO. A -2877-E, PROJECT KY 36 -E137 -F15". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to Execute Section 8 Annual Contributions Contract for funding of the Family Self -Sufficiency Service Coordinator position. DISCUSSIONS 1. ALLIE MORGAN spoke to the Commission about using CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) funds to upgrade the Cornell Subdivision area. He read a presentation which he gave to the Paducah Community Development Committee on September 19, 1977. He gave the Commission an informational packet containing the 1977 presentation, as well as other documents ✓ pertinent to this issue. This information is contained in the minute file for this meeting. Mr. Morgan asked the Commission to designate CDBG Fund to upgrade the Cornell area. 2. J.W. CLEARY of 2118 South 29th Street addressed the Commission supporting Mr. Morgan's request. He also asked the City to resume using leaf pickup machines. Mayor Montgomery told him a decision should be made by budget time on this subject. MAYOR MONTGOMERY told Mr. Morgan and Mr. Cleary that the City must compete for federal grants and will try to do so on the area's behalf. She asked Police Chief McGinty to address some of the Cornell area's problems and concerns. POLICE CHIEF L.V. McGINTY said residents of the Cornell area should be wary of strangers in the neighborhood and not open their door until they can identify the person at the door. He said the Police Department has given area residents information and asked them to call the Police Department if they have any problems. He also said Police patrol has been increased in the area. Cornell area residents attending this meeting related problems with trash and litter in lawns and ditches in their neighborhoods. Mayor Montgomery told them the City will look at cleaning up the debris. She also suggested that a Neighborhood Watch program would be good for the area. MAYOR MONTGOMERY announced: 1. The Dogwood Trail opening will be held at City Hall at 7:00 p.m., Monday, April 3. 2. The annual Paducah Woman's Club Art Show will be at City Hall April 23 - May 5. 9:45 3. Governor Jones will be at City Hall tomorrow at 3i3SA.m. COMMISSIONER GRUMLEY read a recent letter from the Downtown " Antique Association concerning advertising, tourist activity, etc. 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. Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c); 289 MARCH 28, 1995 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 Session and held a Workshop. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: April 11, 1995 it Clerk 0 290 WORKSHOP NOTES 3/28/95 I • Carnival rides (agreement) • Briefing on newspaper story regarding automobiles • Brooks Stadium oversite committee • Non -Departmental grant funding requests (Memo of 3/22/95 to commission) • Semi -trailer routing ordinance (copies for distribution)