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Home My WebLink About10/12/93582 iA OCTOBER 1% 1993 ROLL CALL At Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners held in the Commission Chambers at City Hall at 7:00 p.m., Tuesday, October 12, 1993, Mayor Montgomery presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). MINUTES Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the reading of the minutes for October 5 and 6, 1993, be waived that the minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). DISCUSSIONS David Harvell, Public Works Director, gave the Board a copy of the proposed pilot cardboard recycling program and held a discussion on this subject. He also introduced Randy Thompson, the City's new solid waste superintendent, who explained the program in further detail to the Board. He said this program will be instituted on a 6 -month trial period, and participating customers will be selected. Mr. Thompson also explained the financial aspects of this program. Mr. Wright, from the Easter Seal Center, explained the Center's program for the collection of cardboard. The City would combine its recycling program with that of the Easter Seal Center's collection program. l � A draft copy of the Solid Waste Ordinance will be on the Commission Agenda for October 26, 1993. Mayor Montgomery expressed her concerning about the costs of this program. Mr. Harvell also handed out a Bulletin for the 1993-94 Leaf Pickup Schedule. MAYOR'S REPORTS: She has received a copy of a letter from the Paducah Public Library regarding their audit report. This letter will be received and filed at the next Commission Meeting. Suggested that people go by and see neighborhood improvements at Thomas Jefferson Apartments. A Housing Authority grant funded this project. Received a telephone call from a former city employee who was employed by the City during the 1930's and 19401s. He told the Mayor that the City's current policy for the repair of sidewalks was followed during that time, with the exception of 9th & Broadway to the River. The Mayor asked this individual to call her office and leave his phone number if he was watching the Commission Meeting so that he may be contacted. CITY MANAGER REPORTS: Requested and received the Board's permission to transfer an Auxiliary Police unit to DES. Discussed sale of real estate. 583 OCTOBER 12,, 1993 APPOINTMENT Mayor Montgomery made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint E. P. Larson as a member of the Board of Adjustment. This term will expire August 31, 1997." Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board of Commissioner approve the action of Mayor Montgomery in reappointing E. P. Larson as a member of the Board of Adjustment. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate(s) of Insurance: A. Murtco Mechanical Contractors, Inc. 2. Executed Contracts: A. Between City & J-4 Construction for City's requirement of bank gravel for FY 1993-94 B. Between City & Murtco Mechanical Contractors for v Holt Road Sewer Extension Project r � 3. Paducah Water Works Documents: A. Auditor's Letter to comply with Sec. 24 of City Ordinance for Paducah Water Works Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1985, and reaffirmed by Bond Ordinance dated April 1, 1991. B. Financial Report ending June 30, 1993. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Hornsby offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Taylor, 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 Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE -.INTRODUCTION CLOSE PORTION OF 22ND STREET & UNNAMED ALLEY Commissioner Taylor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Hornsby, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE.CLOSING A PORTION OF 22ND STREET AND AN UNNAMED ALLEY LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF 'B' STREET". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing a portion of 22nd Street and an unnamed alley located on the east side of "B" Street, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Corporation Counsel to institute an action in McCracken Circuit Court for a judgment ordering the closing of said street and alley. 584 OCTOBER N, 1993 ORDINANCE - ADOPTIONS SET 1993-94 TAX RATE Commissioner Feezor offered motion, seconded by Commissioner �r Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 1993, THROUGH JUNE 30, 1994, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES THEREUNDER DEFINED". Setting the 1993-94 Tax Rate as follows: PURPOSE RATE PER $100.00 General Fund of the City Real Property $0.452 Personal Property 0.490 Other Municipal Purposes Public Library Real Estate 0.049 Personal Property 0.050 Appointive Employees Pension Fund Real Estate 0.014 Personal Property 0.015 SCHOOL PURPOSES Paducah Junior College Real Estate 0.032 Personal Property 0.034 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property 0.547 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property 0.589 Special Levies for General Fund Stocks of Banks & Trust Companies 0.200 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: Public School - General Fund & FSPK Property Real Property 0.592 Personal Property 0.592 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 1993, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 1993. The Second half payment shall be due on February 1, 1994, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 1994. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commis- sioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). S-,.-,:6- ORDINANCE NO. 93-10-�50 2 . XW. BOOK W PAGE ACCEPT BID FOR RENOVATION OF PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER LOCATED AT 1400 H.C. MATHIS DRIVE Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Feezor, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING ACCEPTING THE BID OF MIDSTATES CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $391,399.00 FOR THE RENOVA- TION OF THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER LOCATED AT 1400 H.C. MATHIS DRIVE 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 Feezor, Grumley, Hornsby, Taylor and Mayor Montgomery (5). ORDINANCE NO. 93-10-5027. MR. BOOK 10, PAGE D41> AS, Upon motion the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: October 26, 1993 ity Clerk Mayor LU WIN