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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/11/95JULY 11, 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, July 11, 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). POLICE DEPARTMENT INVESTIGATION REPORT City Manager Hoover introduced Equal Employment Specialist Paul Gholston. Mr. Gholston conducted a recent investigation of alleged unequal treatment and discrimination in the Police Department. The Mayor, Commissioners and City Manager asked Mr. Gholston questions concerning his recent report concerning his investigation. The Commission and the City Manager each had a copy of Mr. Gholston's report. The City Clerk did not receive a copy. In reference to his report, Mr. Gholston told the Commission that the quality and quantity of the evidence presented "simply did not, in my judgment, warrant any greater recommendations that we made". He further stated that similar problems can be routinely found in police departments. . . . " City Manager Hoover requested that it be made a part of the record that from the time the allegations were made the Commission gave him a free hand to look into the situation and report his findings to them. At no time did the Commission (Mayor or Commissioners) consult with him during this procedure. He thanked them for this latitude. Ray McLennan, a Paducah citizen, asked Mr. Gholston if, in his opinion, future proceedings of this nature could be handled in a positive manner. Mr. Gholston replied in the affirmative. The Board took a brief recess at this time. At the conclusion of the recess the Board reconvened and the Mayor called the meeting back to order. ROBERT C. CHERRY RESOLUTION Mayor Montgomery offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the City of Paducah adopt a Resolution in recognition of Robert C. Cherry, former Mayor of the City of Paducah, who died July 9, 1995. Mayor Montgomery read this Resolution in full. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). M.O. BOOK 3, P. //" . NOTICES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the following Notices be received and filed: 1. Executed copies of Notice of Cancellation of Regular Meeting for July 4, 1995; 2. Executed copies of Notice of Called Meeting for 3:30 p.m., July 7, 1995. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). MINUTES Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the reading of the Minutes for June 27 & 29 and July 7, 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). 347 348 JULY 11, 1995 APPOINTMENT PADUCAH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, the term of Hardy Roberts Jr. as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority expired on October 14, 1994, I hereby, subject to the approval of the board of Commissioners, V reappoint Mr. Roberts as a member of said Authority, which term will expire October 14, 1998. Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in reappointing Hardy Roberts as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). MOTIONS R & F BIDS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the following bids be received and filed: For Re -Roofing Market House Theatre & Paducah Community Center: 1. Bill South Construction Co. Inc. 2. Wyatt Construction Co. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the following documents be received and filed: Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). 6be-p. 3s-1 14) MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. AREA HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE BLOCK GRANT Commissioner Grumley offered motions, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 MILLION FOR THE MARTIN LUTHER KING AREA HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). M.O. NO. 711, BOOK 3, P. /// . RENAME LANDFILL FEES AS TRANSFER STATION FEES Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER RENAMING LANDFILL FEE(S) AS TRANSFER STATION FEE(S) PURSUANT TO THE SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE, CHAPTER 27, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). M.O. NO. 712, BOOK 3, P. //,3 . GENERAL OBLIGATION DEPT. RESERVE FUNDING Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER CONCERNING PAYMENTS ON MUNICIPAL INDEBTEDNESSES", be adopted. y y Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor M�,nt ornery (5). M.O. NO. 713, BOOK 3, P. /J �/V 8(/C al]L ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY J RE -ROOF MARKET HOUSE THEATRE & PADUCAH COMMUNITY CENTER Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF BILL SOUTH CONSTRUCTION COMPANY INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,190 FOR JULY 11, 1995 349 RE -ROOFING THE MARKET HOUSE THEATRE AND THE PADUCAH COMMUNITY CENTER, 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). ORD.NO. 95-7-5309, BOOK 26, P. P-5 q . ORDINANCES - ADOPTION AMEND CHAPTER 3 - ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES (CLOSING TIMES) Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner LL_ Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance ✓ entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 3, ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Defining the hours when retail premises are to open and close for the sale of alcoholic liquor or beverages. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORD.NO. 95-7-5310, BOOK 26, P. &66- ACCEPT 5s. ACCEPT AUDIT PROPOSAL FOR FY 1994-95 Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF ALLEN, RUNDLE, GOLIGHTLY & SHELTON, P.S.C, CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, FOR A COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH FROM JULY 1, 1994, TO JUNE 30, 1995, FOR THE SUM OF $46,000, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE 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). ORD.NO. 95-7-5311, BOOK 26, P. -2S7 . FINAL ANNEXATION OF PROPERTY ON OLIVET CHURCH ROAD Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FINALIZING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DEFINING ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Annexing property into the city limits of Paducah, adjacent to the present city limits, located on Olivet Church Road. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORD.NO. 95-7-5312, BOOK 26, P.o768 . EQUIPMENT RENTAL CONTRACT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH CENTRAL PAVING CO. OF PADUCAH INC. FOR RENTAL OF VARIOUS EQUIPMENT FOR THE 1995-96 FISCAL YEAR". 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). ORD.NO. 95-7-5313, BOOK 26, P.-240 . STREET MAINTENANCE MATERIALS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt the following ordinances: 1. "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WAHL-S EXCAVATING, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ITS REQUIREMENT OF SAND TO BE USED DURING THE YEAR 1995-96, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". ORD.NO. 95-7-5314, BOOK 26, P..2,47/ . 2. "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF JIM SMITH CON- TRACTING COMPANY INC., FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ITS REQUIREMENT OF BITUMINOUS CONCRETE, FOR THE YEAR 1995-96, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". ORD.NO. 95-7-5315, BOOK 26, P. �6�-. 350 JULY 11, 1995 3. "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY INC., FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ITS REQUIREMENT OF BITUMINOUS COLD MIX FOR THE YEAR 1995-9, TO BE USED IN STREET CONSTRUCTION WORK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". ORD.NO. 95-7-5316, BOOK 26, P...1-43 . 4. "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WAHL'S EXCAVATING AND UNDERGROUND INC., FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ITS REQUIREMENT OF GRAVEL TO BE USED IN STREET CONSTRUCTION WORK FOR THE YEAR 1995-96, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR T SAME". ORD.NO. 95-7-5317, BOOK 26, P..? -(O/-/ 5. "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MARTIN MARIETTA AGGREGATES (THREE RIVERS), FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ITS REQUIREMENT OF LIMESTONE TO BE USED DURING THE YEAR 1995-96, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". ORD.NO. 95-7-5318, BOOK 26, P. a.66 . The above titles summarize the contents of these ordinances. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). AMEND SEC.2-47(e), NONCIVIL SERVICE (GEN. GOVT.) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance / entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-47, NONCIVIL SERVICE V GENERALLY OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Creating the position of Clerical Assistant in General Government. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORD.NO. 95-7-5319, BOOK 26, P.2108 . AMEND SEC. 10-62 & 10-63, CIVIL SERVICE Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-62 AND 10-63, V CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Decreasing the number of Deputy Building Inspectors from 3 to 2 in the Planning & Building Department, and creating the position of Codes Enforcement Officer in the Fire Department. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORD.NO. 95-7-5320, BOOK 26, P. o`Z.r70. AGREEMENT W/FLORENCE & HUTCHESON FOR ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT ($87,648) Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $87,648 WITH FLORENCE AND HUTCHESON INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT WITHIN THE CORNELL SUBDIVISION, AND FOR THE MORGAN SCHOOL, CROSS CREEK AND LITTLEVILLE AREAS". 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). ORD.NO. 95-7-5321, BOOK 26, P. 27.2. ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL PROJECT GRANT ($24,145) Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance J entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR AN 'AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL' MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A NURSERY AND GREENHOUSE, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS INCIDENT THERETO NECESSARY TO OBTAIN SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an application for JULY 11, 1995 an "America the Beautiful matching grant in the amount of $10,000 with a City cash and in-kind match in the amount of $14,450 for a total project cost of $24,145.00. DISCUSSIONS MAYOR MONTGOMERY ANNOUNCEMENTS: 1. The July, 1995, issue of Water Environment Magazine has a story on the Paducah Wastewater Treatment Plant. She will give the Board copies of this article. 2. Received a letter notifying the City that the WANT Grant application has been approved for the Police Department for the upcoming year. 3. Summer Festival dates are July 21-30, 1995. 351 4. Asked the Commission to review the Skateboard Ordinance for ✓ clarification of same concerning bicycles in the downtown area. Commissioner Renfro reported that she participated in a mock disaster drill last week at the 911 facility. City Manager Hoover reported that the tennis court resurfacing is almost complete, and City Engineer Chlarson said completion date should be in the next day or so. City Manager Hoover reported that the Police Department should begin moving to its new location is a couple of weeks. - Temporary computer and telephone cables are now being installed. RFPs will soon be completed for these projects. 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); 2. Collective bargaining with public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e); 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: July 18, 1995 r ity Cl r 351A July 11, 1995 (These documents were not listed on Page 348) I move that the following documents be received and filed: V 1. Certificates of Insurance & Bond: a. Johnny L. Downs 2. Executed Utility Easement w/Western Kentucky Gas Co. 3. Indemnifying Agreement w/Hendron Water District 4. Kentucky Heritage Council Grant Agreement for Historic Preservation Activities ($4,000) ✓ 5. Application for Resource Conservation & Development Program Assistance 6. WANT Grant No. 5205-N2-7/95 ✓ 7. Paducah Water Works General Balance Sheet 5/31/95 L// 8. Paducah Water Works Report 6/95 352 Workshop Notes 7/11/95 1) Update on CIP & "flex' money 2) Update on computers, cabling, telecommunications (phones) 3) "Ride around" relating to Cornell Sub -Division 4) Lexington visitors (police Chief, etc.) 5) Traffic Commission Update = • Remove street sign at 15th Street (Save -A -Lot) • Adopt -A -Street program (See attached) • Make Campbell Street a one-way. • Make the two parking spaces at 4th and Broadway (Next to Boaz Shoe) 20 minutes instead of 2 hours. 6.) Code Books (American Legal) • Earliest date for completion = 2 -3 weeks from today. • Latest date for completion = end of August.