HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-2017APRIL 11, 2017
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, April 11, 2017, at 5:30
p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Harless
presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names:
Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Abraham gave the invocation.
PRESENTATION
COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
West Kentucky Community and Technical College President Dr. Anton Reece, Lee Emmons and
other school representatives gave a short presentation on the importance of the Community
Scholarship Program and how it is positively affecting students in the Paducah -McCracken
County area. They also asked for the continued financial support of the City. The City has
contributed $125,000 annually since the program's inception.
APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA:
Mayor Harless asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda.
I(A) Minutes for the March 28, 2017, City Commission Meeting
I(B)(1) Receive and File documents (Individual items were not read aloud)
1. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners for April 4, 2017
2. Certificate of Liability Insurance and Right of Way Bond for Burnett Custom
Homes
3. Commissioner's Deed for 718 North 7t' Street
4. Contract for Services with the Yeiser Art Center (Executed by CM)
5. PHA Certifications of Compliance with the US Department of Housing and
Urban Development for City of Paducah Section 8 Housing Program Annual
Plan FYI 7-18 (MO 1957)
6. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for February 2017
7. GPEDC, Inc. Financial Statements for Years ended June 30, 2016 and 2015
I(C)(1) Personnel Actions as recommended by the City Manager (Municipal Order Book)
I(C)(2) A municipal order authorizing the Mayor to execute a contract with the Paducah -
McCracken County Convention and Visitors Bureau for Specific Services related to
the 2017 Quilt Show in the amount of $25,000
Motion was made by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to approve the
items on the Consent Agenda as presented.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5).
ORDINANCE(S)-INTRODUCTION
ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4231 PECAN DRIVE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL
REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONE
CHANGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4231 PECAN DRIVE FROM R-1 (LOW
DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE)." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezone property located at 4231 Pecan Drive, from R-1
(Low Density Residential Zone) to R-4 (High Density Residential Zone), and amending the
Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning.
Citizens Janice Cowherd and Vonnie Shelton spoke in opposition to the zone change. Both
asked the Commission to consider not changing the property from an R-1 to R-4.
AMENDMENT TO CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH
COMCAST
Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY GRANTING COMCAST CABLE, HEARTLAND REGION
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APRIL 11, 2017 ,
FORMERLY KNOWN AS COMCAST OF THE SOUTH, L.P. A FRANCHISE EXTENSION
THROUGH OCTOBER 11, 2017." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The Franchise
Agreement between the City of Paducah and Comcast Cable, Heartland Region formerly known
as Comcast of the South, L.P., is hereby amended by extending the term of the Franchise from
April 11, 2017 through and including October 11, 2017.
AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER FOR FINAL QUANTITIES FOR OLIVET CHURCH
ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute
Change Order 1 for an overall price reduction in the amount of $114,000.95 for the City of
Paducah's Olivet Church Road Improvement Project, henceforth, decreasing the total contract
price to $6,266,136.09.
COMMENTS
COMMENTS FROM CITY MANAGER
Fire Marshal Greg Cherry informed the Commission and public that the Code Enforcement
Division of the Fire Department is trying a new neighborhood initiative to help educate residents
about codes for the City's standards for yard and property maintenance. The code officers are
going door-to-door in the evenings to hand them materials containing information on property
maintenance standards.
COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Mayor Harless said she feels the comprehensive plan needs to be updated and wants it to be
something the city looks at trying to do.
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Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the meeting be
adjourned at approximately 6:43 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTED: April 18, 2017
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