HomeMy WebLinkAbout05/06/08MAY 6, 2008
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, May 6, 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).
CHANGE ORDER OF BUSINESS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the rules
for conducting City Commission Meetings be suspended insofar as they are in conflict
with the printed agenda for this meeting; otherwise, the rules are to remain in full force
and effect.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
following bid be received and filed:
BID
ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT
VERTICAL WASTE COMPACTORS
1. Municipal Equipment Inc.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION
APPROVE PURCHASE OF VERTICAL WASTE COMPACTORS FOR 2ND
STREET ALLEY
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF TWO VERTICAL WASTE COMPACTORS
FOR USE IN THE 2ND STREET ALLEY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Municipal Equipment, Inc. in the total amount of
$42,926.00, for two vertical waste compactors for use in the 2nd Street alley.
PRESENTATION
LUTHER F CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER
Michael Stone, Vice -Chairman of the Board of Directors, on behalf of the Directors and
Stakeholders of the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center thanked the Board of
Commissioners and the City for their support of the Carson Center. He reported the
following statistics for the past year:
150,577 people through the doors
370 events
28 School Performances
28,288 Students witnessed educational performances
41 Receptions
47 Meetings.
Mayor Paxton recommended that the City provide funding for services to the Carson
Center in the amount of $25,000 again this year.
ORDINANCE — ADOPTION
CREATE ZONE BOARD
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt 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.
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Before the vote was called for Steve Doolittle, Downtown Development Director, gave a
brief summary of the ordinance. Bruce Brockenborough, Chairman of Main Street
Board, gave his support of the ordinance.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.92008-5-7411; BK 31; PG
APPOINTMENTS
ZONE BOARD
Mayor Paxton made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval
of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Keyth Kahrs and Allen Rhodes as
members of the Zone Board, which terms will expire May 6, 2010; and
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I
hereby appoint Susan Edwards and Maurie McGarvey as members of the Zone Board,
which terms will expire May 6, 2011; and
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I
hereby appoint Bruce Brockenborough, Susie Dawahare-Coiner, Sharon Poat, Valerie
Pollard, Patience Renzulli, Chuck Tate, Karen Utz, Keith Wilke, Chip Wynn, Chris
Yarber, and Susan Ybarzabal as members of the Zone Board, which terms will expire
May 6, 2012.
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Keyth Kahrs,
Allen Rhodes, Susan Edwards, Maurie McGarvey, Bruce Brockenborough, Susie
Dawahare-Coiner, Sharon Poat, Valerie Pollard, Patience Renzulli, Chuck Tate, Karen
Utz, Keith Wilke, Chip Wynn, Chris Yarber, and Susan Ybarzabal as members of the
Zone Board.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
WORKSHOP
PAWN SHOP/PRECIOUS METALS & STONES DEALERS
Asst. Police Chief Carroll presented an amendment to the current ordinance regulating
reporting of records for purchases from dealers who sell precious metals and stones. He
also requested that an ordinance be created to regulate reporting of all purchases and
loans for pawnshops. At this time, the City does not have an ordinance regulating
reporting for pawnshops; it is required by state law only. Reporting for both is on forms
provided by the Police Department and is done in handwritten form which is often
illegible. He recommended that the ordinance be amended for precious stones and metal
dealers to require all reporting to be done electronically and an ordinance regulating the
same for pawnshops be created.
Mr. Michelson and Mr. Hoskins are owners of businesses that purchase gold, jewelry or
coins. Both disagree with the proposed changes due to it bringing undue hardship to their
businesses.
In response to the requests of Mr. Michelson and Mr. Hoskins, the Commission decided
they would like for Asst. Chief Carroll to work with both owners in getting a committee
of five together to research the topic and come back to the Commission with a
recommendation for change.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Calendar Items
• May 20 -Hopes to present budget draft to Commission
• May 22 -Budget Advance
• Proposed Personnel Actions for the May 13th Commission Meeting— No
discussion
• Request Ex. Session for personnel, economic development issue and downtown
prospects
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Watkins expressed concern for the future of the Parks Services Boxing
Program.
MAY 6, 2008
PUBLIC COMMENTS
William Jones, member of Mt. Moriah Baptist Church, wants to purchase property at
1231 and 1233 South 8th Street. He has found out that the owners are deceased and has
not been able to get in touch with the heirs. There are several liens on the properties from
the City and he has been told the properties will be going through the legal foreclosure
process. He wants to know how to proceed with the purchase.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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).
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 61.81091)(g).
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
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