HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/21/12FEBRUARY 21, 2012
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 21, 2012, at 5:30 p.m.,
Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names:
Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
RECOGNITION
POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEE OF THE YEAR FOR 2011
Police Chief James Berry announced that Officer Nathan Jaimet is the Police Department's
Employee of the Year. Officer Jaimet was nominated by Captain Brian Krueger and was one of 18
nominations. He has been an officer of the Police Department since June 2008.
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes
for the February 14`l', 2012, meeting 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 Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
RESOLUTION
NATIONAL SEISMIC HAZARD MAPPING
Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham:
(RESOLUTION WAS READ IN FULL)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH RECOMMENDING THE UNITED
STATES GEOLOGICAL SURVEY TO REVIEW THE NATIONAL SEISMIC HAZARD MAP
(NSHM), BASED UPON RESEARCH BY DR. ZHENMING WANG AND DR. JAMES COBB
OF THE KENTUCKY GEOLOGICAL SURVEY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY
WHEREAS, the NSHM shows western Kentucky to be in an area prone to earthquakes in
quantities as high and exceeding that of Los Angeles and San Francisco; and
WHEREAS, the Kentucky Geological Survey is of the opinion the way the USGS
determines western Kentucky's earthquake hazard risk is incorrect and recommends different
methodology to the USGS to determine the risk; and
WHEREAS, the NSHM influences building codes, insurance rates, risk assessments, federal
facilities siting decisions and other public policy issues; and
WHEREAS, the NSHM has a direct bearing on the future of western Kentucky and all new
federal facilities, including facilities that may be considering the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant
site; and
WHEREAS, the Kentucky Geological Survey at the University of Kentucky has found that
the Commonwealth of Kentucky has lost economic development opportunities due to perceived
extremely high seismic hazards; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY as follows:
SECTION 1: That the City Commission hereby supports the Kentucky Geological Survey
in its efforts and supporting research to engage the USGS to review the NSHM.
SECTION 2: That the City Commission understands that economic development is vital to
our residents' quality of life, our standard of living and increased job opportunities.
SECTION 3: This resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that upon the recommendation of
the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on
the attached list be approved.
(MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
GRANT APPLICATION FOR "OUR TOWN" FOR PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a municipal order entitled,
"A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION
AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE DEPARTMENT OF MAIN STREET,
PUBLICLY KNOWN AS THE PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE, IN PARTNERSHIP
WITH PADUCAH FILM SOCIETY FOR AN OUR TOWN MATCHING GRANT FUNDED BY
THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR $150,000, FOR PREPARATION OF A
FEASIBILITY STUDY AND CONCEPT DESIGNS FOR THE COLUMBIA THEATRE," be
adopted.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
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ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE CHANGE ORDER #1
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH KOVATCH MOBILE EQUIPMENT
CORPORATION FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 2012 FIRE RESCUE VEHICLE." This ordinance
is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 1 with
Kovatch Mobile Equipment Corporation for an increase in the amount of $2,118.00 for the purchase
of a 2012 Fire Rescue Vehicle, increasing the total contract price to $151,578.00.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
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QUITCLAIM DEED FOR PRIVATE ACCESS ROAD WITHIN CONRAD HEIGHTS
SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED TO BLP DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR A PORTION OF A
PRIVATE ACCESS ROAD WITHIN CONRAD HEIGHTS SUBDIVISION." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a quitclaim
deed to BLP Development, LLC for a portion of a private access road within Conrad Heights
Subdivision.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
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PURCHASE DUMPSTERS, LIDS AND FITTINGS FOR SOLID WASTE DIVISION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF SEVENTY-TWO VARIOUS SIZED DUMPSTERS INCLUDING LIDS AND
ADDITIONAL FITTINGS TO BE UTILIZED BY COMMERCIAL BUSINESSES WITHIN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance
Director is authorized to pay $71,826.00 for the purchase of seventy-two various sized dumpsters
including lids and additional fittings for the City of Paducah Engineering -Public Works
Department, Solid Waste Division, to be utilized by commercial businesses within the City of
Paducah, in compliance with the Kentucky State Purchasing Contract.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
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ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR PORTION OF UNDEVELOPED ALLEY
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
ENTER INTO AN ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND
NEIL C. AND RONNA T. WARD, FOR ENCROACHMENT AND UTILIZATION UPON A PORTION
OF CITY OF PADUCAH PROPERTY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of
Paducah hereby approves the Encroachment Agreement with Neil C. and Ronna T. Ward for encroaching
upon and utilizing a small portion of a 25' alley right of way located south and adjacent to the Ward's
property located at 2429 Bridge Street, Paducah, Kentucky. Said "Encroachment Area" shall be
approximately 5' W x 31' L.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
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CITY MANAGER REPORT
• There will not be a meeting next week.
• Discussion of Soccer Complex Property (Per the Highlights prepared by Pam Spencer, PIO)
Parks Services Director Mark Thompson provided the Mayor and Commission with an
update on the private fundraising for the construction of the Sports Park located on Sheehan
Bridge Road. The City purchased the 165 acre property in December 2009 for use as a
multi -sports park. The construction of the park has been divided into four phases with the
first phase estimated at $2.5 million. The first phase would include soccer fields and the
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necessary infrastructure. Last year, the City challenged the community to raise 10 percent
of the cost for the first phase which would total $250,000. David Hutcheson, a soccer
advocate, has been leading the fundraising effort and thus far, approximately $60,000 has
been raised. Hutcheson asked the Mayor and Commission for additional time to raise the
funds and hopes to raise the $250,000 by the end of this fiscal year in June. Hutcheson has
gathered a committee of soccer advocates who will work on the fundraising efforts with
donations submitted to the Community Foundation of West Kentucky. The committee
includes Dr. Danny Butler, Jeff Akin, David Hargrove, and Dr. Hal Ford. Dr. Butler says a
letter has been drafted to solicit support for the sports park. Dr. Butler says, "I think if we
get this first phase started and people see what's there, it will start to roll." Mayor Bill
Paxton says, "I urge you to talk to the County. This needs to be a joint project if we are
going to do it right."
• Clarks River Canoe and Kayak Trail: Kevin Murphy, president of the Jackson Purchase
Resource, Conservation, and Development Foundation, is working to raise funds for kayak
& canoe launches along the Clarks River. He is proposing access at Reidland Park and the
Sports Park. An additional launch would be in Marshall County on Clarks River National
Wildlife Refuge property. Murphy is hoping to raise $20,000 for the launches and is
requesting matching amounts from the City and County for a total of $60,000. Mark
Thompson says the canoe and kayak trail would be an opportunity to offer new recreational
programming through the Parks Department. Thompson says, "From eight until 80 years
old, [canoeing] is a great recreational activity, great exercise."
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
• Commissioner Watkins expressed his support for the soccer volunteers trying to raise funding for the
City soccer complex
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board go into closed
session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
• A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter would
jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as permitted by KRS
61.810(1)(g).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: March 13, 2012
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