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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/23/9656 APRIL 23, 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, April 23, 1996, Mayor Jones presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commis- sioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). DISCUSSIONS NEW CAR DEALERS' ASSOCIATION TO PROVIDE CARS FOR USE BY WANT DRUG PROGRAM Tommy Blair and Pam Holt, President of the Association, attended this meeting as representatives of the following seven members of the New Car Dealers Association who have agreed to provide cars for use by the WANT Program as long as the City will provide insurance: Mike Smith Larry Stovesand Chuck Mullen Allan Rhodes Chip Winn Tommy Blair Pam Holt There are eight new car dealerships in this area, with seven participating in this program. Mayor Jones and the City Commissioners thanked these seven dealers for this gesture and also thanked them for their assistance in the past in providing cars for the WANT Program. ✓ Mayor Jones said the City has 12 or 13 old cars which have been used in this program, which will be sold at auction in the near future. ASSISTANCE BY CARPENTERS' LOCAL 357 Mayor Jones recognized Don Mitchell, Business Agent for the Carpenters' Local 347 Union and thanked him for the Union's recent assistance in erecting scaffolding in the City Hall. atrium. This scaffolding was erected for the purpose of making repairs to the atrium ceiling up to a height of approximately 35 feet. Due to the assistance of Carpenters' Local 347, the City saved an expenditure in the amount of $6,300 for these repairs. The Mayor and Commissioners thanked Mr. Mitchell and Carpenters' Local 357 for their assistance. PARKS/SENIOR CITIZENS Gayle Frye, Parks Director, recommended a joint task force to review the sublease with Senior Citizens at the Parks Building on H.C. Mathis Drive. Senior Citizens lease 37% of this building, and it is Ms. Frye's opinion that expenses should be clarified. City Manager Jerry Hoover suggested that Ms. Frye, Nell Florence (of Senior Citizens) and two City Commissioners comprise the task force. Mayor Jones appointed Commissioners Grumley and Hornsby to serve on the task force. SIGNAGE IN NOBLE PARK i Ms. Frye proposed placing some signage in Noble Park. Mayor Jones said a few signs may be tastefully placed in the park. Mayor Jones suggested that Park rules be posted on signs similar to those used by the National Park Service. He also feels that wooden signs are satisfactory. Park security alternatives were also discussed. Park gates will be open from 6 a.m..to 10 p.m. Tennis court lights are on a timer and will go off at 11 p.m. APRIL 23, 1996 NOBLE PARK LAKE Uses of and restrictions for lake were discussed. A draft list submitted to the Commission by Ms. Frye was approved. A partial list of items were: a. Fishing prohibited until 1997 b. Hobby boats to be restricted to south side of bridge for safety reasons c. Chasing ducks will be prohibited *Note: The City Clerk does not have the above-mentioned draft. PERSONNEL UPDATE Jon Perkins, Finance Director, discussed the current position vacancy spread sheet which he provided to the Commission. *Note: The City Clerk does not have this spread sheet. CIVIL SERVICE PROCEDURES The Board wants to have a Civil Service informational meeting in the near future. The possibility of having the Civil Service Commissioners attend this meeting was discussed. Civil Service procedures will be explained by the City's Corporation Counsel. SPEED LIMIT ON I-24 WITHIN CITY/COUNTY Mayor Jones asked Engineering to check into the possibility and legality of having the 65 MPH speed limit reduced to 55 MPH on that portion of I-24 in the city limits. WATER PUDDLING ON KENTUCKY AVE. AT 24TH STREET Mayor Jones asked Engineering to investigate the possibility of correcting rain puddling in the right, west -bound lane at this location. RECESS UNTIL 7:15 P.M. Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the meeting recess until 7:15 p.m. for the opening of the Dogwood Trail and reception. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). DISPENSE WITH ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners dispense with the Order of Business and place Municipal Orders after Ordinance Adoptions and Introductions on the agenda. 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, and that the reading of the Minutes for April 9, 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 MUNICIPAL HOUSING COMMISSION Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Charles H. Williams as a member of the Municipal Housing Commission to fill the unexpired term of Curtis Hixon, who has resigned effective 12:00 midnight, April 24, 1996, which resignation is accepted. This term will become effective at 12:01 a.m., April 25, 1996, and will expire July 22, 1996." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Jones in appointing Charles H. Williams as a member of the Municipal Housing Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, 57 J_O O APRIL 23, 1996 yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). PADUCAH CABLE COMMUNICATIONS AUTHORITY Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Curtis Hixon as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority to fill the unexpired term of Jill Finch Igert, who has resigned. This term will expire October 15, 1997." Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Jones in appointing Curtis Hixon as a member of the Paducah Cable Communications Authority. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). PADUCAH GOLF COMMISSION Mayor Jones made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Oscar Gamble as a member of the Paducah Golf Commission. This term will expire March 26, 2000." Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Jones in reappointing Oscar Gamble as a member of the Paducah Golf Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate of Insurance: a. C & C Construction 2. Paducah Police Department General Order for Police Take LHome Fleet Program 3. - agreement with American Legion Post 31 for Brooks Stadium 4. Agreement with Stringfellow Inc. for one front -loading refuse truck and four rear -loading trucks Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). CEMETERY LOTS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners approve the sale of the following cemetery lot(s) and authorize the City Clerk to execute Deeds of Conveyance for same: V` 1. Nannie Strickland, Rushing Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 6, Lot 173 SW, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No 22275) 2. Rev. John E. Ross, Old Addition to Oak Grove Cemetery, Sec. 29, Lot 426, Grave 18, in the amount of $225 (Receipt No. 22271) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCES - ADOPTION ✓ RELOCATION OF MARTIN L. KING HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner APRIL 23, 1996 Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN AND THE FEASIBILITY OF RELOCATION OF THE MARTIN L. KING HOUSING REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT AREA IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving the Urban Renewal Plan and the Feasibility of Relocation of the Martin L. King Housing Redevelopment Project Area in the City of Paducah dated January, 1966. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5) . ORDINANCE NO. Q;+4 A 548-2, BOOK 26, P . 5-W \ - MAP CONTRACT -V -S Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF RURAL AND MUNICIPAL AID, COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, FOR MAINTENANCE, RECONSTRUCTION, OR CONSTRUCTION OF CITY STREETS". 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. 96-4-5483, BOOK 26, P.5y0 . INCREASE EMPLOYEE LIFE INSURANCE (P.D. DOUBLE INDEMNITY Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN'ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 2-18(c) AND CREATING SECTION 2-28(e) OF ARTICLE II, CHAPTER 2, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE y CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Increasing group life insurance coverage for city employees from $10,000 to $12,500, and providing double indemnity for a police officer killed in the line of duty, and additional benefits for loss of limb(s) or sight. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5484, BOOK 26, P . 51// RENAME PALS TO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS - NCS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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: Creating the positions of Liaison Officer and clerical specialist and abolishing the position of administrative secretary in General Government, increasing the number of clerical assistants in the Planning & Building Department from 1 to 2, and changing the name of the Department of Parks and Leisure Services to the Department of Parks. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Re fro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5485, BOOK 26, P. 4/A . RENAME PALS TO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS - CS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 10-59, CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Changing the name of the Parks and Leisure Services Department to the Department of Parks. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro andayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5486, BOOK 26, P. 6411 . PURCHASE POLICE AMMUNITION Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH SHOOTER SUPPLY IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,246 FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF AMMUNITION 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. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5487, BOOK 26, P.,5�,f . 59" U11 APRIL 23, 1996 ADOPT PADUCAH CODE OF ORDINANCES RECODIFICATION (1995 EDITION) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING A RECODIFICATION OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, REVISING, AMENDING, RESTATING, RECODIFYING, RECOMPILING, AND REPEALING CERTAIN EXISTING GENERAL ORDINANCES OF THE CITY DEALING WITH SUBJECTS EMBRACED IN THE RECODIFICATION". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting a recodification of the Code of Ordinances for the City of Paducah. Said recodification contains general published ordinances which have been revised, amended, restated, \� codified and compiled in a new book form, all of which shall constitute the 'Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky"'. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5488, BOOK 26, P. 5 ycj. BROOKS STADIUM LIGHTS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING IN THE AMOUNT OF $69,500,`FOR LIGHTING MATERIALS ONLY, FOR BROOKS STADIUM, 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 Jones (5). ORDINANCE NO. 96-4-5489, BOOK 26, P. SS'/ . ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION RENAMING DEES TO DEPT. OF ENGINEERING & INCLUDING STREETS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 33, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES, OF TITLE 3, ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as ) follows: Renaming the the Department of Environmental and Engineering Services to Department of Engineering and the position of Director of Environmental and Engineering Services to City Engineer. Also, amending the responsibilities and functions of the Engineering Department to include the maintenance and repair of streets. STREET MAINTENANCE & TRAFFIC AGREEMENT WITH STATE 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 ENTER INTO A MAINTENANCE AND TRAFFIC CONTRACT BETWEEN THE COMMON- WEALTH OF KENTUCKY, TRANSPORTATION CABINET, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR MAINTENANCE AND TRAFFIC OF THE STATE ROAD SYSTEM WITHIN THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH". The fore- going title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. FAIRWAYS SEWER EXTENSION AGREEMENT (THREE PARTY) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO ✓ ENTER INTO A SEWER CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT WITH FAIRWAYS INC. AND TRINITY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE FAIRWAYS SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Sewer Construction's _/' Agreement with Fairways Inc. and Trinity United Methodist Church for construction of the Fairways Sanitary Sewer Extension and establishing tap -on fees for same. RENAME DEES TO DEPT. OF ENGINEERING, INCLUDE STREET DIV., CREATE POSITIONS, ETC. (NCS) Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner JHornsby, 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: APRIL 23, 1996 Restructuring the Department of Engineering to include the Street ` Division of Public Works and renaming various divisions and positions in said department. Also, creating the following positions (2) Clerical Specialists, (1) Engineering Asst. I and (1) Health Safety Officer, and decreasing the number of Administrative Secretaries from 2 to 1. TRANSFER STREET DIV. TO ENGINEERING DEPT., ETC. (CS) Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 10-52 & 10-55, CIVIL SERVICE, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Restructuring the Department of Engineering to include the Street Division of Public Works and renaming various divisions and positions in said department. ACCEPT REAL ESTATE DONATION AT 1750 CLAY STREET Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE GIFT TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH BY LINDA J. GENTRY, f/k/a LINDA J. MILLER, AND HER HUSBAND, HARDY J. GENTRY, OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1750 CLAY STREET IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the gift of real property located at 1950 Clay Street from Linda J. Gentry and husband, Hardy J. Gentry, which property will be used by the City for rehab and resale through the HOPE -3 Program. SETTLE AFSCME LITIGATION (3 EMPLOYEES) Mayor Jones offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING SETTLEMENT AND EXPENDITURES IN FURTHERANCE OF SETTLEMENT REGARDING CITY OF PADUCAH, ET AL, V. JAMES W. RHODES, ET AL, COURT OF APPEALS DOCKET NO. 95 -CA -2274". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. MUNICIPAL ORDERS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, 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). AUTHORIZE CHANGES IN CITY STREET SYSTEM MAINTENANCE (KY. AVE Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING CHANGES IN THE CITY STREET SYSTEM", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Jones ( 5) . [A-0:* 12-4, $K. 3, 7? /55 The Mayor announced there was no further business, and upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: May 14, 1996 F�1111!111' W1, May 61