HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/28/12AUGUST 28, 2012
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, August 28, 2012, 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 Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
INVOCATION
Joe Beal, Pastor at Broadway United Methodist Church, gave the invocation.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes
for the August 14th, 2012, meeting be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting prepared by the City
T Clerk be approved as written.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTIONS
R & DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following documents
be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificate of Insurance & Performance Bond:
a) Aramark Uniform & Career Apparel, LLC
b) Gibson Piping, Inc.
2. Agreement for Uniform Services for Engineering -Public Works & Parks Departments (Ord. #2012-
8-7964)
3. Contracts for Services for FY2013 executed by City Manager:
1) Yeiser Art Center
2) Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club
4. Declaration of Restrictive Covenants for Conservation (MO#1680)
5. Notice of Cancellation of City Commission Meeting on August 21, 2012
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that upon the recommendation
of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes
on the attached list be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
1400 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE — TRANSFER OF PROPERTY
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Municipal Order entitled,
"A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1401
MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DRIVE TO HUTCHESON PROPERTIES, LLC DBA 5H TECHNOLGIES
FOR COMMERICAL DEVELOPMENT, FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF THE SUM OF ONE
DOLLAR ($1.00), AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A QUITCLAIM DEED FOR
SAME," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, 'Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
MO.#1684; BK 8
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
ESTABLISHING FOUNTAIN AVENUE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION FINANCIAL
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND APPROVING
THE FOUNTAIN AVENUE COMMERCIAL CONSTRUCTION FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING TO ADMINISTER THE
PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FINANCICAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF NEW COMMERCIAL STRUCTURES." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance authorizes the establishment of the Fountain Avenue Commercial Construction
Financial Assistance Program (the "Program") to be administered by the Director of Planning and approves
an appropriation by the City of Paducah, Kentucky, in the amount of $40,000 for the fiscal year 2012-2013
to fund the Program. The Program is essential to accomplish the goals of the Phase 1 Fountain Avenue
Neighborhood Revitalization Plan (the "Plan"), which was adopted by the City Commission on April 17,
2007, to promote the redevelopment of the Fountain Avenue Neighborhood by providing forgivable-
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deferred payment loans to eligible applicants to encourage new construction of structure(s) within the
Fountain Avenue Neighborhood for the purpose of commercial and office infill development.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2012-8-7965; BK 33
2012 FIRE PREVENTION AND SAFETY AWARD
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH
ACCEPTING A 2012 KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT AWARD FOR THE
PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE
OF HOMELAND SECURITY, FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY". This ordinance
is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby accepts grant funds in the amount of $78,979
through the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency for a
2012/21013 Fire Prevention and Safety Program Grant award for the Paducah Fire Department. These
funds will be used for salary and benefits to hire a Deputy Fire Marshal and for the Juvenile Fire Setter
Intervention Program. Local matching funds in the amount of $8,775 are required.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.#2012-8-7966; BK 33
2013 KENTUCKY DISTRICT CULTURAL DISTRICT AWARD
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A GRANT AGREEMENT
WITH THE KENTUCKY ARTS COUNCIL FOR A 2013 KENTUCKY CULTURAL DISTRICT
GRANT FOR THE PLANNING AND DESIGN OF A WAYFINDING PROGRAM FOR THE
CULTURAL ARTS DISTRICT FOR PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE, AND AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
City of Paducah hereby approves a Grant Agreement with the Kentucky Arts Council to obtain a 2013
Kentucky Cultural District Award Grant in the amount of $5,000 for the planning and design of a
Wayfinding Program for the Cultural Arts District for Paducah Renaissance Alliance.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
ORD.# 2012-8-7967; BK 33
ANNUAL CONTRACTS:
LUTHER F CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE LUTHER F. CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER INC. FOR
SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute a contract with the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center Inc. in the amount of
$68,220, to provide an extensive youth performance schedule in continuing with their tradition of the
"Class Act" series. This contract shall expire June 30, 2013.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton
(5). ORD.#2012-8-7968; BK 33
ENTRE PADUCAH
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE LUTHER F. CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER INC. FOR
SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute a contract with the Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center Inc. in the amount of
$68,220, to provide an extensive youth performance schedule in continuing with their tradition of the
"Class Act" series. This contract shall expire June 30, 2013.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton. -J
(5). ORD.#2012-8-7969; BK 33
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
APPROVE AND AUTHORIZE TRANSFER OF LOWER TOWN PROPERTIES FOR ARTIST
RELOCATION RECRUITMENT PROGRAM
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING
THE TRANSFER OF OWNERSHIP OF THE REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 427 N. 6TH
STREET; 421 N. 5TH STREET; 625 N. 6TH STREET; 717 HARRISON; 517 N. 7TH STREET; 511-517 N.
5TH STREET AND 533 MADISON STREET, ALL LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, FROM FRIENDS OF MAIN STREET, INC., TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
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KENTUCKY, FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE MAIN STREET DEPARTMENT OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH". This ordinance is summarized as follows: In this Ordinance the City of Paducah
("City") approves and consents to the transfer of ownership of the real properties of Friends of Main Street,
Inc. (which properties are specifically defined within the ordinance) to the City of Paducah for the use and
benefit of the Main Street Department of the City and acknowledges the requests as outlined in the
resolutions of the board of directors of Friends of Main Street, Inc., and Paducah Renaissance Alliance
Advisory Board. This Ordinance further authorizes the Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for the
benefit and use of the Main Street Department of the City of Paducah, to accept and executed a deed of
conveyance of the properties.
PURCHASE OF VEHICLES:
PURSUIT VEHICLES FOR POLICE DEPT.
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF TWO (2) 2013 DODGE CHARGER PURSUIT VEHICLES FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S
POLICE DEPARTMENT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance Director is
authorized to pay the total sum of $56,452.40 to Freedom Dodge for the purchase of two(2) 2013 Dodge
Chargers for the City of Paducah's Police Department, in compliance with Kentucky State Purchasing
Contract.
FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR VECHICLES FOR POLICE DEPT.
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF THREE (3) 2013 FORD POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLES FOR USE BY THE
PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance
Director is authorized to pay the total sum of $86,006.64 to Crossroads Ford Lincoln, Inc., for the purchase
of three (3) 2013 Ford Police Interceptor Vehicles for the City of Paducah's Police Department, in
compliance with Kentucky State Publishing Contract.
SUBURBAN FOR PARKS DEPT.
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A 2013 CHEVROLET SUBURBAN FOR USE BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S PARKS
DEPARTMENT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance Director is authorized to
pay the total sum of $30,470.00 to Bob Hook Chevrolet, Inc., for the purchase of one 2013 Chevrolet
Suburban for the City of Paducah's Parks Department, in compliance with Kentucky State Purchasing
Contract.
TRUCK FOR FIRE DEPT./FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A 2013 FORD F-150 TRUCK FOR USE BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S FIRE
DEPARTMENT/FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
Finance Director is authorized to pay the total sum of $33,786.12 to Paul Miller Ford, for the purchase of
one 2013 Ford F-150 4WD Truck for the City of Paducah's Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division, in
compliance with Kentucky State Purchasing Contract.
FORD ESCAPE FOR FIRE DEPT./FIRE PREVENTION DIVISION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE
OF A 2013 FORD ESCAPE FOR USE BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S FIRE DEPARTMENT/FIRE
PREVENTION DIVISION ". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance Director is
authorized to pay the total sum of $22,028.00 to Wildcat Ford -Lincoln, for the purchase of one 2013 Ford
Escape for the City of Paducah's Fire Department/Fire Prevention Division, in compliance with Kentucky
State Purchasing Contract.
MOU FOR INCENTIVES FOR H.B. FULLER
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING AN EMPLOYEE PAYROLL TAX INCENTIVE FOR
NEW FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES AS PART OF AN ECONOMIC EXPANSION PROJECT BY
H. B. FULLER COMPANY UNDER THE KENTUCKY BUSINESS INVESTMENT PROGRAM
(KRS 154.32-010 TO KRS 154.32-100)". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City
hereby authorizes and approves the granting of a rebate to certain employees of H. B. Fuller of the
City's license fee as defined under Article IV of the Paducah Code of Ordinance, Sections 106-183
and 106-184, equal to 1% of the taxable wages of Fuller's 14 new Kentucky resident full-time
employees working in Paducah/McCracken County, Kentucky, which satisfies the criteria under
the provisions of the KBI, for a term of not longer than ten (10) years from the Activation Date as
stipulated in the Wage Assessment Agreement executed among the Authority and H. B. Fuller or
the receipt by Fuller of the total eligible KBI incentives and the Local Incentive in the amount of
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$250,000.00 (whichever shall occur first), provided, however, H. B. Fuller remains in full
compliance with the provisions of KBI and the MOU. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to
execute the MOU, together with such other agreements, instruments or certifications which may be
necessary to accomplish the transaction.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
City Manager Pederson requested an executive session to discuss land acquisition.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None were given
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gary Vander Boegh-Asked for the Commission to support a resolution for a congressional investigation
into the unequal treatment of Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant nuclear workers who have applied for and
been denied their medical benefits and compensation claims under the DOL EEOICPA. He distributed a
packet of information to each of the commissioners. (A copy is in the minute file.)
At this time, the Commission wants more time to look into the situation and did not make a decision.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
0 Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4).
OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board reconvene in
open session.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: September 11, 2012
City Clerk