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Home My WebLink About02/13/9614 FEBRUARY 13, 1996 ROLL CALL At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 6:00 p.m., Tuesday, February 13, 1996, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENTATION Chief McGinty presented a DUI Award to Officer Scott Aycock for outstanding achievement in the apprehension of impaired drivers. MINUTES Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, and that the reading of the Minutes for January 23 and February 8, 1996, be waived and that the Minutes of said meetings 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). APPOINTMENTS ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Raymond Edward McLennan as a member of the Electric Plant Board to replace Linda A. Miller, whose term has expired. This term will expire February 6, 2000." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Jones in appointing Raymond Edward McLennan as a member of the Electric Plant Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Mayor Jones made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby make the following appointments to the Paducah Human Rights Commission: Lorraine Mathis, whose term will expire July 24, 1988 Ron Whiteside, whose term will expire July 24, 1998; and, "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commis- sioners, I hereby appoint Marie Liang as a member of said Board to replace Jean Carlick, who has resigned. This term will expire on July 24, 1997." Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Jones in reappointing Lorraine Mathis and Ron Whiteside, and in appointing Marie Liang as members of the Paducah Human Rights Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the following documents be received and filed: A. Bill South Construction B. Ray Black & Son Inc. C. Wilkins Construction Co. 2. Sec. 8 Annual Contributions Contract ✓ 3. Agreement with Statewide Welding for Front -loading Refuse Containers 1 4. Memorandum of Agreement with Natural Resources and Environmental Protection Cabinet, Division of Forestry, for a City Nursery and Attendance to National Urban Forestry Conference ✓ 5. First Supplemental Assistance Agreement with Kentucky Infrastructure Authority ✓ 6. Conciliation Agreement with Kentucky Commission on Human Rights ✓ 7. Paducah Water Works Monthly Report for January, 1996 ✓ 8. Paducah Water Works General Ledger Balance Sheet for Period Ending December 31, 1995. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). R & F BIDS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the attached bids be received and filed: For Modification of the Terrell Street Lift Station Controls: 1. Beltline Electric 2. Tilford Contractors For Front Loading Refuse Containers: 1. Bin Bak 2. Holt Specialty Equipment 3. KANS, Inc. 4. Statewide Welding Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). MUNICIPAL ORDER AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A REVISED AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). M.O. NO. 721, BOOK 3, P. N � . ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY PURCHASE POLYMER FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING ORDINANCE NO. 94-6-5137 AND ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF HYPER FLOC CE 1954, A POLYMER, FROM HYCHEM INC., FOR USE AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Repealing Ordinance No. 94-6-5137, authorizing the purchase of polymer #93LP047 from Nalco Chemical Company, and authorizing the purchase of Hyper Floc CE 1954 polymer from A'AlolC- ; -There. is na1- a �i ye. /6i - Al Of6-' %here is FEBRUARY 13, 1996 Hychem Inc., for use at the wastewater treatment plant, and declaring an emergency to exist. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-2-5444, BOOK 26, P. 41341. ORDINANCE - ADOPTIONS AMEND SEC. 2-12(A)(8), COPYING CHARGES FOR PUBLIC RECORDS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-2-5445, BOOK 26, P. '43s . APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH POLICE DEPARTMENT BARGAINING UNIT Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-2-5446, BOOK 26, P. 136 PAY PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM FOR UTILITY SERVICE RELOCATION FOR KENTUCKY AVENUE Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-2-5447, BOOK 26, P.-4-31 . AEPF 10% INCREASE EFFECTIVE 1-1-96 Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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, r. 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-2-5448, BOOK 26, P. -Y37 . EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners to into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: 1. Collective bargaining with public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e); and 2. Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or disciplining of any employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). 18 FEBRUARY 13, 1996 At the conclusion of Executive Session, the Board reconvened in open session, whereupon the Mayor called the meeting back to order. HIRE TWO ADDITIONAL ASSISTANT POLICE CHIEFS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 25-1, 'NUMBER, RANK y 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-2-5449, BOOK 26, P. L137 - 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). ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION PURCHASE FRONT LOADING REFUSE CONTAINERS -_$65,r000 Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF STATEWIDE WELDING IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $65,000 FOR PURCHASE OF FRONT LOADING REFUSE CONTAINERS, FOR USE BY THE REFUSE DEPARTMENT, SOLIf WASTE DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT - FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. ADOPT 1996 NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL FUTURE EDITIONS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance f entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE 1996 EDITION OF THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND ALL FUTURE EDITIONS OF SAID CODE UPON ISSUANCE OF SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. NONCIVIL SERVICE 1.6% SALARY INCREASES RETROACTIVE TO 7-1-95 Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-47, NONCIVIL SERVICE GENERALLY OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: An increase of 1.6% is being implemented for employees who were full-time employees prior to July 1, 1995, who are not currently represented by any bargaining unit and whose current salary level is $35,000 or less per year, this increase is retroactive to July 1, 1995. Also, the establishment of a lead person position is being created. CIVIL SERVICE 1.6% SALARY INCREASES RETROACTIVE TO 7-1-95 Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-49, 10-51, 10-52, 10-55, 10-58, 10-59, 10-61, 10-62, 10-63, 10-64, CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: An increase of 1.6% is being implemented for employees who were full-time employees prior to July 1, 1995, who are not currently represented by any bargaining unit and whose current FEBRUARY 13, 1996 salary level is $35,000 or less per year, this increase is retroactive to July 1, 1995. Also, the establishment of a lead person position is being created for all departments and the position of lead person for the Cemetery Division in the Parks and Leisure Services Department is being abolished. POLICE DEPT. 1.6% SALARY INCREASES RETROACTIVE TO 7-1-95 Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, 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: An increase of 1.6% is being implemented for employees who were full-time employees prior to July 1, 1995, who are not currently represented by any bargaining unit and whose current salary level is $35,000 or less per year, this increase is retroactive to July 1, 1995. FIRE DEPT. 1.6% SALARY INCREASES RETROACTIVE TO 7-1-95 Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SUB -SECTION (A) OF SECTION 12-19, 'NUMBER, RANK AND SALARIES OF MEMBERS' OF ARTICLE II, V 'FIRE DEPARTMENT', OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: An increase of 1.6% is being implemented for employees who were full-time employees prior to July 1, 1995, who are not currently represented by any bargaining unit and whose current salary level is $35,000 or less per year, this increase is retroactive to July 1, 1995. CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 - HILL TERRACE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,518,61 WITH CENTRAL PAVING COMPANY OF PADUCAH FOR THE HILL TERRACE ROADWAY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 3 in the amount of $5,518.61 with Central Paving Co. of Paducah for the Hill Terrace Roadway Improvement Project, thereby increasing the total contract price to $310,491.58 for this project. APPROVE LOCAL 168 IAFF AGREEMENT Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH THE PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF PADUCAH, LOCAL 168, INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS, AMENDING AN AGREEMENT ENTERED INTO ON SEPTEMBER 1, 1978, AND LAST AMENDED ON JULY 1, 1993". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. PURCHASE TWO CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES FOR POLICE DEPT. Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF TWO FORD CROWN VICTORIA VEHICLES FROM YATES FORD IN THE AMOUNT OF $37,150 FOR USE BY THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. DISCUSSIONS PARK VANDALISM: MAYOR JONES asked POLICE CHIEF McGINTY what has happened to the individual(s) who were caught "mudding" in the park. Chief McGinty reported that due to a problem with the court system, a bench warrant was issued for a juvenile, who was a "no show". V M V, 19 _ SME FEBRUARY 13, 1996 As a result of this, Gayle Frye, Director of Parks & Leisure Services, will sign a juvenile petition tomorrow to recover damages to the park. Gayle reported that the damages amount to approximately $75 if city employees are used to repair the damages. Mrs. Frye also told Mayor Jones that she would like to bar this individual from the park for a period of six months to one year. She further reported that the park will continue to be closed at dark, and the posts will be in place by the end of this week to secure the park. The tennis courts and ballparks will be accessible to the public during evening hours until midnight, after the rest of the park is closed to the public. STREET SIGNING AND MARKINGS Steve Doolittle utilized maps depicting problems and proposed solutions at the following intersections: 21st & Broadway 21st & Jefferson 28th & Broadway 28th & Jefferson A traffic problem at Broadway, Buckner Lane, Lone Oak Road & LaBelle Avenue was also discussed. This intersection will be given further study. CEREMONIAL SIGNING OF AGREEMENT W/POLICE DEPT. BARGAINING UNIT Doug Kirkham, President of the Police Department Bargaining Unit, Police Officers Hal Cole and J.P. Roberts, and Mayor Jones, signed the following statement: "WE THE UNDERSIGNED agree to the terms of the negotiated contract between the Paducah Police Department Bargaining Unit and the management team of the City of Paducah. Final signatures will be affixed by the Mayor of Paducah and the President of the Police Bargaining Unit upon review and certification of the contract language." COMMISSIONER RENFRO read excerpts of letters commending the following employees: Police Officers Mike Felker, Bill Shane, Gregory Martin, Ken Darnell, Brad Haley, Mike Miller, Bill Gordon, David Petterson, Ronnie Stone, Brett Edwards, Eric Jackson, Jim Thompson, Jeff Reidfort and Scott Aycock; WANT personnel Ken Darnell, Brad Haley, and Bobby Hickman; and Jan Saxon, an employee of the Paducah Police Department; Sarah Phillips, Solid Waste Superintendent; Bill Glisson, Fleet Maintenance Superintendent, and members of the Fleet Division. Copies of the above commendations are in each employee's personnel file. 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. Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f). FEBRUARY 13, 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 27, 1996 Mayor 21