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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/23/96ROLL CALL At a Regular Meeting of Commission Chambers at January 23, 1996, Mayor roll by the City Clerk, Commissioners Coleman, Jones (5). JANUARY 23, 1996 the Board of Commissioners held in the City Hall at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, Jones presided, and upon call of the the following answered to their names: Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor POLICE DEPARTMENT MATTERS Chief McGinty discussed with the Commission the recommendation to add two.additional Assist Police Chiefs, for a total of ✓ three Assistant Chiefs; i.e., Investigative, Patrol and Administrative Assistant Chiefs. Mayor Jones instructed Chief McGinty on the following matters: 1. To implement the assignment of take-home cars 2. To furnish the City Manager with a weekly report showing the number of crimes reported, arrests, number of patrol officers on the street each day, etc. This will be initially be done for a 3 -month period. The first report will be turned in to the City Manager a week from Friday, or February 2, 1996. R & F NOTICES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the executed copies of Notice of Cancellation of Meeting to be held at 7:00 p.m., January 16, 1996, be received and filed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). MINUTES Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the reading of the Minutes for January 9, 1996, 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 Jones (5). CEMETERY LOTS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners approve the sale of the attached cemetery lot(s) and authorize the City Clerk to execute a Deed of Conveyance as follows: 1. Evell Dean, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 159 SW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 16100) 2. Ruth Elmo, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 144 SW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 16097) 3. Tillie McCracken, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 156 SE, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 16088) 4. Harry L. Reeves, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 177 SE, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 16086) R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate of Insurance: A. Custom Concrete B. Midstates Construction Co. 2. Agreements and Contracts: A. Agreement with Murtco Mechanical Inc. for Littleville j, - Sewer Sewer Extension - Phase I 9 a JANUARY 23, 1996 ✓ B. Agreement with Florence & Hutcheson Inc. for East Mall Access Road - Oaks II C. Agreement with Forest Hills for Lease Renewal D. Mayor's Oath of Office E. Paducah Airport Corp. Financial Statements for Year Ended December 31, 1994 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). FOREST HILLS BOARD DISCUSSION Mayor Jones discussed the appointment procedure for the Forest Hills Board. He said the validity of the recently executed V lease between the Forest Hills Board and the City of Paducah is not affected because one member of the Forest Hills Board was not reappointed. MUNICIPAL ORDER PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah orders that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE - ADOPTIONS ACCEPT KHC HOME GRANT ($507,309) AND CDBG GRANT (DLG) ($1 MILLION) Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FORMALLY ACCEPTING A HOME GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $507,309.00 AND A CDBG GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS, INCLUDING GRANT AGREEMENTS, NECESSARY TO RECEIVE SAID GRANTS". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-1-5433, BOOK 26, P. y.7b . COMMIT CITY FUNDS FOR TWO GRANTS (ABOVE) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE COMMITTING $120,000 OF HOPE RECAPTURE FUNDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THREE HOMES FOR FIRST-TIME HOME BUYERS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CITY'S MARTIN LUTHER KING AREA HOUSING INITIATIVE; COMMITTING SUFFICIENT FUNDS NECESSARY TO RENOVATE AND/OR RELOCATE VOORS PARK; AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF $31,000.00 OF MATCHING FUNDS TO SECURE A ✓ $507,309.00 HOME GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION; AUTHORIZING THE AMENDMENT OF THE CURRENT BUDGET TO INCLUDE A HOME GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY HOUSING CORPORATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $507,309.00 AND A CDBG GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,000,000.00; AND ESTABLISHING BUDGET ACCOUNTS FOR BOTH OF THE AFORESAID GRANTS." The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-1-5434, BOOK 26, P.`/a/ . CDBG RESIDENTIAL ANTIDISPLACEMENT & RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN ✓ Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance JANUARY 23, 1996 entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH HOME/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT RESIDENTIAL ANTIDISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN, AND , AUTHORIZING 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 Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-1-5435, BOOK 26, P. VQ3 . NOTE: Mayor Jones discussed the above three ordinances with Rhonda Lee -James, Director of Community Development, before a vote was taken on the ordinances. Mayor Jones told Mrs. James he wants the Commission to be advised concerning the environ- mental impact of the above ordinances before they go into effect, and that he wants to be advised "every step of the way" on this project. POLICE AND FIREMEN'S PENSION FUND INCREASE (3%) Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A COST OF LIVING INCREASE TO THE ANNUITIES OF ELIGIBLE ANNUITANTS AND INCREASING THE BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN WIDOWS OR DECEASED ANNUITANTS UNDER THE POLICE AND FIRE FIGHTERS' RETIREMENT FUND OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Increasing the City's contribution to the Police and Fire Fighters' Retirement Fund so as to fund a cost of living increase to eligible annuitants to the extent of 3%, retroactive to July 1, 1995. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE N0. 96-1-5436, BOOK 26, P. q -?4 . AMEND CITY COMMISSION SEC. 2-87, REGULAR MEETING SCHEDULE Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-88 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Sec. 2-88, Special or Called Meetings, of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, to comply with KRS Chapter 61. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-1-5437, BOOK 26, P. 17'a6' . AMEND SEC. 2-88, SPECIAL OR CALLED MEETINGS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-88 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Amending Sec. 2-88, Special or Called Meetings, of Chapter 2 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, to comply with KRS Chapter 61. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-1-5438, BOOK 26, P . q,7,11 . REPEAL SEC. 2-89, CLOSING, PREPARATION, DISTRIBUTION OF AGENDA Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2-89 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Repealing Sec. 2-89, "Closing, Preparation, Distribution, etc., of Agenda". Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-1-5439, BOOK 26, P. 4/ at 8 . REPEAL SEC. 2-91, SERGEANT AT ARMS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance V entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING SECTION 2-91 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY.". This ordinance ✓' V JANUARY 23, 1996 is summarized as follows: Repealing Sec. 2-91, "Sergeant at Arms", of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-1-5440, BOOK 26, P. 422 . McCRACKEN COUNTY ENCROACHMENT AGREEMENT FOR CLARK STREET BETWEEN 6TH & 7TH STREETS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, 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, KENTUCKY, ANDr THE COUNTY OF McCRACKEN FOR AN ENCROACHMENT UPON A RIGHT-OF-WAY OF CLARK STREET". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an encroachment agreement with McCracken County for the encroachment and utilization of the right-of-way of Clark Street between 6th and 7th Streets. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-1-5441, BOOK 26, PA -30 . CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 - NOBLE PARK RENOVATION PROJECT ($315 FOR SEVEN TREES) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $315.00 WITH JAMES SANDERS NURSERY FOR THE PURCHASE AND PLANTING OF SEVEN (7) FOSTERI HOLLIES FOR THE NOBLE PARK RENOVATION PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $315 with James Sanders Nursery for the purchase and planting of seven fosteri hollies to complete the landscaping for the Noble Park Renovation Project, thereby increasing the project total to $103,225.61. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. (� ) 96-1-5442, BOOK 26, P.4131 CLOSE UNNAMED STREET BY HOLT ROAD Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF AN UNNAMED STREET LOCATED ON THE WESTERLY SIDE OF HOLT ROAD". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing an unnamed street located on the west side of Holt Road and being one-tenth of a mile south of the intersection of Holt Road and Bell Oak Drive, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed to each of the property owners in or abutting the public way to be closed. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-1-5443, BOOK 26, P. y3a . ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION AMEND SEC. 2-12(A)(8), COPYING CHARGES FOR PUBLIC RECORDS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-12(A)(8), 'REGULATIONS FOR INSPECTION OF PUBLIC RECORDS', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance _ �) was read in full and amends (decreases) the cost of copying charges for public records. APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH POLICE DEPARTMENT BARGAINING UNIT Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT BARGAINING UNIT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute an agreement between the City and the Paducah Police Department Bargaining Unit, retroactive to June 1, 1995. JANUARY 23, 1996 PAY PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM FOR UTILITY SERVICE RELOCATION FOR KENTUCKY AVENUE Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY THE SUM OF $54,387.59 TO PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM FOR RELOCATION OF POWER DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES FOR THE KENTUCKY AVENUE RELOCATION PROJECT". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Western Baptist Hospital will reimburse the city for this expenditure. AEPF 10% INCREASE EFFECTIVE 1-1-96 Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-80.5 OF CHAPTER 10, ✓ CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Granting a 10% increase to retired members/spouses of the Appointive Employees Pension Fund, retroactive to January 1, 1996. HIRE TWO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEFS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-1, 'NUMBER, RANK AND SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE POLICE DEPARTMENT' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Creating two additional Assistant Chief of Police positions, thereby increasing the total to three. DISCUSSIONS ABANDONED PROPERTY Mayor Jones discussed whether or not the Inspection Department has funds budgeted to take care of demolition of abandoned/condemned property. City Manager Hoover discussed in-house demolitions vs. utilizing the bidding process. Charles Simpson, owner of the Antique Mall, addressed the Commission re rental property and inspection of same. He read a letter he received from the City concerning his property and expressed his opinion that the law should be enforced re abandoned property. Marty Beck inquired about abandoned property in the Historical Zone. Mayor Jones told her he will look into the regulations applicable to this property, and he also stated that he does not think property in the Historical Zone should be exempted from regulations. He also told Ms. Beck he will try to help those who live in the Historical neighborhood, but there will be some standards. Sylvanus Ridgeway addressed the Commission re Lowertown and said there should not be double standards for this property. MANHOLE COVERS Mayor Jones discussed the bad condition of manhole covers on various city streets. He wants the situation corrected. City Manager Hoover reported that the appropriate utilities are being notified to raise these manhole covers, and if they do not, the City will make the corrections. He told the Commission the State is responsible for Kentucky Avenue, and the City will work with them on these manholes. The Engineering Department has been instructed to review and inspect said covers. we 1.0 JANUARY 23, 1996 SUMMER FESTIVAL Upon inquiry by Mayor Jones, Gayle Frye, Director of Parks and Leisure Services, reported that the cost to the City for the July 4 fireworks display is approximately $7,500. It is her feeling that there may be a possibility of combining the July 4th display with that of the Summer Festival, which is held approximately two weeks later. She also suggested that the September Barbeque on the Riverfront might be combined with the previous two events, which would eliminate any extravagant City expenditure for fireworks. Mayor Jones said it is opinion that the Summer Festival lasts too long and instructed the City Manager to contact the Summer Festival Committee concerning shortening this event, as well as combining it with the other two celebrations. UTILITY SERVICES FOR THE PARKS DEPARTMENT Gayle Frye requested an investigation into specific, and the number of, power bills the City has been paying for these services. She reported that she has found a perpetual contract in the amount of one percent (.01%) per month for one City ballfield. Mayor Jones instructed Mrs. Frye not to spend any additional time looking for old contracts and to negotiate these charges with Paducah Power System. VANDALISM IN NOBLE PARK Mrs. Frye discussed this subject and replied to Mayor Jones that the park closes at 9:00 p.m. She also reported that they are in the process of securing the park to prevent entrance and vandalism after closing time. Mayor Jones told Mrs. Frye to have the park secured and stop after -hour access. He said the park will be closed at dark if necessary. CITY DIRECTORY PURCHASE Mayor Jones reported that the 19 city directories previously purchased by various city department will be reduced in number. Chief McGinty requested four directories for the Police Department. DOG LEASH LAW Mayor Jones instructed Mrs. Frye to have signs erected in Noble Park to restrict loose dogs and instructed Chief McGinty to discuss enforcement of this law with the animal warden. J.W. CLEARY, President of the Paducah -McCracken County branch of the NAACP, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the City and its employees for their observance of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday holiday. 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) of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b); 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); and 4. 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). JANUARY 23, 1996 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). At the conclusion of the Executive Session, the Board reconvened in open session, whereupon the Mayor announced there was no further business. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: February 13, 1996 a May,6r 11•