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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/13/96AUGUST 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, August 13, 1996, Mayor Pro -tem Grumley presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3) Commissioner Coleman and Mayor Jones were absent (2). REPORT BY POLICE CAPT. KERMIT PERDEW Capt. Perdew gave list of 12 individuals who were arrested in a recent drug arrest in the City of Paducah. The investigation was done by the Jackson Purchase Area Task Force. Due to pending investigations, Capt. Perdew could not give any details concerning this case. Capt. Perdew told the Commission that the Task Force Grant in the amount of $312,368 has been awarded. MOTION TO DISPENSE WITH ORDER OF BUSINESS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners dispense with the Order of Business and introduce Agenda Items VII C, I and J at this time (Ordinances). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION JACKSON PURCHASE AREA TASK FORCE GRANT FOR $312,368 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 EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY JUSTICE CABINET TO OBTAIN A MATCHING GRANT IN THE 114 V AMOUNT OF $312,368, FOR THE JACKSON PURCHASE AREA TASK FORCE". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. The City of Paducah will provide in-kind matching funds in the amount of $149,109 for this project. PURCHASE REAL ESTATE AT 200 S. 2ND STREET FROM PETTER FOR Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR DEED BETWEEN ROBERT P. PETTER JR., ET AL, AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 SOUTH 2ND STREET, PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance and authorizes the City to purchase said real property for the sum of $60,000.00. SELL REAL ESTATE AT 200 S. 2ND STREET TO MARKET HOUSE MUSEUM FOR $60,000 Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance V entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR PURCHASE BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND WILLIAM CLARK MARKET HOUSE MUSEUM, FOR SALE TO THE MARKET HOUSE MUSEUM REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 200 SOUTH 2ND STREET, PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance and authorizes the City to sell said real property to Market House Museum for the sum of $60,000.00. MINUTES Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the reading of the Minutes for July 23, 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 Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3)• 115 AUGUST 13, 1996 R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the following documents be received and filed: ✓ 1. Right -of -Way Bond: D & D Construction Co. v 2. Performance & Payment Bond: Murtco Mechanical Contractor Inc. ✓ 3. Firefighter Candidate Recruitment Qualifications & Selection Procedures Manual ✓ 4. Pipeline Crossing Agreement w/P&L Railway Inc. ✓ 5. Agreement w/Tilford Contractors for Perkins Creek Lift Station ✓ 6. Agreement w/Murtco Mechanical Contractors for Flood Control Pump Station No.2 Stormwater Pump Installation ✓ 7. Contract w/Municipal Equipment Inc. for Compost Turner for Solid Waste Division ✓ 8. Mortgage w/Warehouse Inc. for East Mall Access Road 9. Paducah Water Works General Ledger Balance Sheet for Period Ending 6/30/96 W 10. Paducah Water Works Monthly Report for July, 1996 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). R & F BIDS Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the attached bids be received and filed: For Compost Facility Expansion Project -Phase II: 1. Central Paving Co. ,r 2. Wyatt Construction Co. 3. Eagle Properties 4. Bill South Construction Co. 5. Wilkins Construction For Woodlands Sanitary Sewer Extension: 1. Wahl's Excavating & Underground Inc. 2. Murtco Mechanical Inc. 3. Tilford Contractors Inc. 4. D & N Construction Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). RECEIVE FILE & APPROVE ACTION OF PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION IN DENYING REZONING REQUEST Mayor Pro -tem Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners receive, file and approve the action of the Paducah Planning Commission of July 1, 1996, respecting the denial of the rezoning request of Dennis Dupree for property located at 112 Farley Place. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES 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) 116 AUGUST 13, 1996 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). DRUG GRANT ($59,472) Commissioner Renfro, offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN A PROBLEM -SOLVING PARTNERSHIPS GRANT FROM THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $59,472, FOR IDENTIFYING STREET LEVEL DRUG DEALERS", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). M.O. #737, BOOK 3, P. 1'1 . CREATE WILLIAM CLARK RESTORATION BOARD Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ✓ CREATING THE WILLIAM CLARK RESTORATION BOARD", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor* Pro -tem Grumley (3). M•O• k 738,13oo k 3; Py 180 ORDINANCES - EMERGENCY COMPOST FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT -PHASE II ($91,498.20) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF CENTRAL PAVING COMPANY OF PADUCAH IN THE AMOUNT OF $91,498.20 FOR THE ✓ COMPOST FACILITY EXPANSION PROJECT -PHASE II, 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 Hornsby, Renfro and Maor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORDINANCE NO. 96-8-5537, BOOK 26, P. !015(0. WOODLANDS SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION ($58,660) Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner J Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF WAHL'S EXCAVATING & UNDERGROUND INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $58,660 FOR THE WOODLANDS SANITARY SEWER EXTENSION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING 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 Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORDINANCE NO. 96-8-5538, BOOK 26, P.657 . ORDINANCES - ADOPTION OAK GROVE/MAPLELAWN BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT Mayor Pro -tem Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A BOUNDARY LINE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MAPLELAWN PARK CEMETERY TRUST AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing the Mayor to execute a Boundary Line Agreement between Maplelawn Park Cemetery Trust and the City of Paducah to correct an ambiguity in deed dated June 30, 1926, describing the boundary line between Maplelawn Park Cemetery and Oak Grove Cemetery. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORD.NO. 96-8-5539, BOOK 26, P. CITY/COUNTY INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR JOINT TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION AUTHORITY 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 AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE COUNTY OF McCRACKEN, FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A JOINT PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION AUTHORITY". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORD.NO. 96-8-5540, BOOK 26, P. (05 . 117 AUGUST 13, 1996 DUI GRANT AGREEMENT ($23,161) Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE KENTUCKY JUSTICE CABINET AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR A MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,161 TO TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE ZERO TOLERANCE DUI PREVENTION PROGRAM FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). _. ORD.NO. 96-8-5541, BOOK 26, P.6k4 . GRANT FOR PUBLIC INFORMATION BROCHURE Mayor Pro -tem Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO ✓ WITH THE KENTUCKY HERITAGE COUNCIL TO OBTAIN A MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500, FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF A PUBLIC INFORMATION BROCHURE FOR USE IN THE CITY'S FOUR HISTORICAL DISTRICTS". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance, and the City will provide in-kind matching funds in the amount of $1,667 for this project. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORD.NO. 96-8-5542, BOOK 26, P. 66/ . AMEND CIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS IN VARIOUS DEPARTMENTS Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Renaming the position of Chief Building Inspector to Director of Inspections; abolishing the position of Equipment Operator B, decreasing the number of Equipment Operators C from 3 to 2, abolishing the position of Truck Driver, increasing the number of positions of Laborer from 2 to 5 in the parks Dept.; decreasing the number of positions of Truck Driver from 2 to 1 and increasing the number of Laborer positions from 1 to 2 in the Cemetery Division in the Parks Dept.; and decreasing the number of positions of Collector from 15 to 11, increasing the number of positions of Class A Truck Driver from 4 to 8 in the Solid Waste Division of Public Works. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORD.NO. 96-8-5543, BOOK 26, P. lobes.. AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE POSITIONS, ETC. Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES OF NONCIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Creating Traffic & Street Maintenance Coordinator position; moving Risk Manager and Risk Management Specialist from Finance Department to Personnel Department; and decreasing number of Grants Administrator positions from 2 to 1. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfroand Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORD.NO. 96-8-5544, BOOK 26, P.4vlolo AMEND FIRE DEPARTMENT PAYROLL FOR ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEFS Mayor Pro -tem Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING NUMBER, RANK AND SALARIES OF MEMBERS OF THE FIRE DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, ✓ KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Increasing pay grade to Grade 22 for Assistant Fire Chiefs. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORD.NO. 96-8-5545, BOOK 26, P.4 rl;- . 118 AUGUST 13, 1996 ACCEPT HOWLE DEMOLITIONBID ($51,880) Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BIDS OF KENNETH HOWLE IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $51,880 FOR DEMOLITION OF CONDEMNED STRUCTURES LOCATED IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, 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 Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). ORD.NO. 96-8-5546, BOOK 26, P. 67(a . *NOTE Before a vote was taken on the above demolition ordinance, George Sturm of Sturm Construction Company addressed the Commission concerning the demolition bidding procedure. He alleged his bids were passed over when he was the lowest bidder. He also cited excerpts from the City's Ethics Code Ordinance during his discussion. City Manager Hoover told Mr. Sturm that his office mailed a registered letter, return receipt requested, to Mr. Sturm and that his office has not received the return receipt. Mr. Hoover read from the contents of this letter and told Mr. Sturm that attempts have been made to contact Mr. Sturm to follow up on this letter. City Corporation Counsel Tom Keuler verified that steps taken at the last Commission Meeting concerning the bidding procedure were legal and correct and confirmed that contracts with city employees can be ratified under the provision of the Ethics Code Ordinance. He explained these procedures. Commissioner Renfro asked Mr. Keuler to look into contract documents held by Mr. Sturm. Mr. Sturm disagreed with Mr. Keuler's interpretation of the Ethics Code Ordinance concerning city employees contracting with the City, and further discussion was held on this subject. Fire Chief Stewart and Fire Marshal McNeil both certified that the lowest and best bids were accepted for past demolition contract bid awards. Mr. McNeil specifically addressed the Guthrie Avenue bid and reported that a permit has been issued to the property owner for demolition of this property. Mr. McNeil also asked the Commission for policy guidelines for administration of the demolition bidding procedure. Mr. Hoover said a disclosure responsibility must be utilized in the future for bidding involving city employees, that demolition bidding will be administered by the City Clerk's Office in the future, and that any contracts awarded to any city employee will receive ordinance approval by the City Commission. Mr. McNeil gave the following update on the property demolition list: 38 structures to be demolished by City 28 structures being upgraded by owners 8 Community Development projects 26 pending 18 undetermined status 118 Total condemned structures City Manager Hoover verified with Mr. McNeil that demolitions in the Martin Luther King Jr. area will take place pursuant to terms of the grant. Mr. McNeil asked the Commission for directions for handling Community Development demolitions. City Manager Hoover told Mr. McNeil that demolitions eligible under terms of the grant will be 119 AUGUST 13, 1996 the responsibility of the Grant Administrator. Mayor Pro -tem Grumley said the Commission will adopt an ordinance at that time. ORDINANCES - INTRODUCTION ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AERATION SYSTEM UPGRADE AT WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT ($13,900) Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $13,900 WITH FLORENCE & HUTCHESON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR AERATION SYSTEM UPGRADE AT THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANT". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR NOBLE PARK CSO ABATEMENT -PHASE I ($7,300) Mayor Pro -tem Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner ✓ Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,300 WITH FLORENCE & HUTCHESON, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE NOBLE PARK CSO ABATEMENT -PHASE I". The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR MARKET HOUSE THEATRE REHABILITATION PROJECT FINAL DESIGN PHASE ($50,000) Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF RAY BLACK & SON, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000 TO PROVIDE ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES FOR THE FINAL DESIGN PHASE OF THE MARKET HOUSE THEATRE REHABILITATION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Accepting the proposal of Ray Black & Son in the amount of $50,000 to provide architectural services for the final design phase of the Market House Theatre Rehabilitation Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract for same. This project is funded through an ISTEA Grant received from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways. REZONE 2701 TENNESSEE STREET Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance f entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE AND PRELIMINARY DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR PADUCAH SERVICE COMPANY LOCATED AT 2701 TENNESSEE STREET FROM R-2, LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE, TO B-3, GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING. The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. AMEND NONCIVIL SERVICE PAYROLL ORDINANCE Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner /Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES OF NONCIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Creating the position of Accountant I in the Finance Department and abolishing the position of Risk Manager in the Personnel Department. AMEND CIVIL SERVICE PAYROLL ORDINANCE Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SALARIES OF CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Abolishing the position of Accountant I in the Finance Department, abolishing the position of Maintenance Helper in the Public Works Department/Facility Maintenance Division, and increasing the number of Laborers from 5 to 6 in the Parks Department. 120 AUGUST 13, 1996 AMEND FY 1995-96 BUDGET Mayor Pro -tem Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Renfro, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 95-6-5303 EN- f TITLED, 'AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 1995, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1996, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT"'. The foregoing title summarizes the contents of this ordinance. DISCUSSIONS GAYLE FRYE, Director of Parks, gave a recap of the Parks Department Special 1996 Summer Programs. She gave literature to the Commission on this. RICK MURPHY, City Engineer, gave an update of curb and gutter repairs and cleaning. AUDIT City Manager Hoover reported that recent audit bids were evaluated and the firm of Williams, Williams and Lentz was selected; however, Williams, Williams & Lentz has now informed the City Manager they will be unable to perform the City's audit based on a conflict of interest; i.e., Leon Williams is a member of the PJC Board, and another firm member is on the PATS Board for the City. The other bidder, Allen & Company, has been contacted, and they will let Mr. Hoover know if they will perform the audit. PPS/JPECC ISSUE Commissioner Renfro gave the letter to the editor of The Commission Paducah Sun a copy of a recent from Danny Cope, stating that contrary to another recent letter to the editor V indicating that negotiations were in progress between JPECC and PPS, the statement is in error, although each party has said it would consider non-binding conference through an impartial mediator. City Manager Hoover reported that the Paducah Power Board took action the next day to institute their part of this process and notified JPECC of same. Their respective attorneys are to agree on a mediator. MOTION RE PPS/JPECC ISSUE Commissioner Renfro offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Paducah Power Board be instructed reach an agreement with JPECC for the selection of a mediator. Motion passed unanimously. JEFFERSON STREET ONE-WAY ISSUE Commissioner Grumley referenced a 1952 ordinance making Jefferson Street one-way from 17th Street to 1st Street. He said a public hearing will be held before the City Commission takes any action concerning making Jefferson Street two-way. ' The following two Jefferson Street residents addressed the Commission concerning leaving Jefferson Street two-way: R.B. Stroup, 2534 Jefferson St. Stan Walter, 1027 Jefferson St. Commissioner Renfro presented a petition containing approxi- mately 56 signatures from businesses located on Jefferson Street who oppose making the street two-way. She reported she has also received numerous phone calls and letters opposing this change. COMMISSIONER RENFRO noted/discussed the following: 1. Thanked Walter Beasley of Beasley Monument for donation of a monument at Oak Grove Cemetery entrance. 121 AUGUST 13, 1996 2. Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Report recently awarded to City of Paducah by Government Finance Officers Association of U.S. and Canada. 3. A petition dated June 24, 1996, from 31 Solid Waste Division employees supporting Sarah Phillips as their supervisor. 4. Letters/phone calls commending the following employees: A. Police Officer Griggs B. John Bichon (Parks Dept.) C. Sarah Phillips (Refuse Supervisor) D. Kevin Murphy and employees of Wastewater Treatment Div. E. Chris Yarber (Finance Dept.) F. Commendations to Police Officers for "Job Well Done": 1. Officer David Wallace 2. Sgt. Steve Balentine 3. Officer Rob Estes 4. Det. Gary Reese 5. Officer J.P. Roberts 6. Officer Mark Roberts 7. Officer Roger Reniker 8. Officer Michaek Simak 9. Officer Eric Jackson 10. Det. Lewis Carr 11. Officer Mike Holloway 12. Capt. Elaine Bartlett Note of thanks from Grapevine Community Volunteer Fire Dept. thanking the following Police Officers for donation of uniforms: 1. Sgt. Larry Zacharetti 2. Officer Don Smothers 3. If Don Hodgson 4. It Eddie McManus 5. if Billy Hodge 6. It Stacey Grimes 7. ifTim Melton Memo from Sgt. Steve Balentine to Assistant Chief Paul Carter concerning contributions made to date for the Paducah Police Bicycle Program from the following organizations: Rotary Club $1000 Lions Club- 500 Duke & Long Dist. 1000 Dick Brown (Mitchell Machine) 50 Total Cash Donations $2550 Also: Bike World donated one Police Bike Shoe Carnival donated 7 pairs of Reebok Shoes Waggoner Clothing donated 7 nylon duty belts w/accessories Shooters Supply donated 7 nylon holsters. 5. Announced that Danny Brown, City Animal Warden, has been elected Vice -President of the Kentucky Animal Control Association. 6. Other Concerns: A. Art Eckerson, requesting RFP on Petter Building B. Sissy Davis, re any way to get Broadway made Historical and an ordinance passed to cut down trees on Broadway MAYOR PRO -TEM GRUMLEY made public service announcements about the following upcoming events: 1. Soccer registration 2. Senior Citizens' Dance 3. Concert in the Park AUGUST 13, 1996 JEFFERSON STREET ISSUE: City Manager Hoover reported that he received a telephone call on this date from Mayor Jones, who is out-of-state on vacation. Mayor Jones stated he will listen to public concerns concerning making Jefferson Street one-way. CITY MANAGER HOOVER stated that he, the Police Chiefs, Fire Chief, City Planner and City Engineer will oppose any partial two-way traffic changes in Jefferson Street as being unsafe and hazardous. �. EXECUTIVE SESSION V 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. 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 Hornsby, Renfro and Mayor Pro -tem Grumley (3). At the conclusion of the executive session the Board reconvened in open session, whereupon the Mayor Pro -tem announced there was no further business. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: August 27, 1996 qi��tyJClerk Wo Li , . f• • - 122