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At a Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, April 28, 2008, at
5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins,
and Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTION
R & F CALLED MEETING NOTICES AND AMENDED AGENDA
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Notices of Called Meeting and the Amended Agenda for 5:30 p.m., Monday, April 28,
2008, be received and filed.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
RECOGNIZE CONTINGENT LIABLITY FOR FOUNTAIN AVENUE SPEC
HOMES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that a
Municipal Order entitled, A MUNICIPAL ORDER RECOGNIZING THE
CONTINGENT LIABILITY THAT EXISTS WITHIN THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE
PLAN, be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smtih, and Mayor
Paxton (4). Nays, Commissioner Watkins (1). M.O.#1383; BK 7; PG
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
CREATE ZONE BOARD
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING THE CREATION OF THE
ZONE BOARD OF PADUCAH". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The
purpose of the Zone Board is to reflect a reorganization of programs in the downtown and
Lowertown that the City either administrates or participates. These include the Artist
Relocation Program and Main Street. Furthermore, the ordinance provides for
membership, terms of office, duties, and compensation.
APPROVE 14TH & MADISON MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
AND ACHIEVEMENT COMPANY, LLC, WITH RESPECT TO THE
RESIDENTIAL/COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF VACANT PROPERTY
WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SUCH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: This City of Paducah hereby authorizes approval of a Memorandum of
Understanding ("MOU") between the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City") and
Achievement Company, LLC, a Kentucky limited liability company ("Developer"). Pursuant
to the MOU the City is to provide certain economic incentives to Developer in order to
induce Developer to construct quality new residential and commercial development in the
Fountain Avenue Neighborhood, which development will have a positive impact on the
entire community and will encourage the public purpose of infill residential development
and promote redevelopment of the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood. The Ordinance
approves the form of the MOU presented to the Board of Commissioners of the City, with
such changes therein as shall not be adverse to the City and may be approved by the Mayor
and City Clerk.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Calendar Items
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Mayor read emails about incidents at the Quilt Show
Commissioner Watkins reported he had received two phone calls concerning dangerous
dogs. Incident number one-- a pit bull almost jumped out of a vehicle window at a
person; Incident number two --Kolb Park—person allowed their pit bull to run loose and
it chased a child up into play equipment.
Mayor Paxton asked it be made a priority to get something done about the animals
running loose.
WORKSHOP
COMMISSION DISCUSSION OF FIRE CHIEF SELECTION AND
RECRUITMENT
The Board discussed options for the selection process of a new fire chief. Herschel
Dungey, Human Resources Director, recommended the City do a nationwide search
while accepting applications from within the department. Chief Benton's
recommendation is to promote from within the department. He thinks if a person is
promoted to the chief position from within the department it would be a boost to
employee morale.
MOTION
Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Comm. Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners perform a national search for a new fire chief, inviting the existing
assistant chiefs and the Fire Marshal to apply as well, and that the City Manager and
Herschel Dungey, Human Resources Director, come back to the Commission at the next
meeting with a recommendation on how to proceed with the search.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith and Mayor Paxton (3).
Nays, Commissioners Coleman and Watkins (2).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Mayor Paxton, that the Board go
into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
• 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, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: May /3 , 2008
City Clerk