HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-13FEBRUARY 26, 2013
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 26, 2013, at
5:30 p.m., Mayor Kaler presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following
answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5).
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
Addition of Resolution for Support for Anti -Bullying
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of
the Minutes for February 19, 2013, City Commission meetings be waived and that the Minutes of
said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following
documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Insurance:
(a) Lonnie Wiggins Concrete
(b) Wilkins Construction Company, Inc.
2. Certificate of Insurance and Right of Way Bond:
Taber Crane Construction Services Corp.
3. Contracts/Agreements:
(a) Contract for Services with Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens,
Inc. for FY 2013 executed by Mark Thompson, Parks Services Director
4. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for period ending January 31, 2013
BIDS
ENGINEERING -PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING TURNOUT GEAR FOR USE BY THE FIRE
DEPT.
1. Bluegrass Fire Equipment Co., Inc.
2. Fire Dept. Service & Supply
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
RESOLUTION
SUPPORT FOR ANTI -BULLYING
Mayor Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the following resolution
be adopted in full.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
PADUCAH (McCRACKEN COUNTY) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION,
McCRACKEN COUNTY FISCAL COURT, AND THE GUESS ANTI -BULLYING
FOUNDATION SUPPORTING ANTI -BULLYING FOUNDATIONS, INITATIVES,
AND PROGRAMS WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND McCRACKEN
COUNTY
WHEREAS, having civil, peaceful, and safe schools, businesses, and
other community environments are necessary for the well-being, health, happiness, and
productivity of individuals; and
WHEREAS, the reasonable expectation is that individuals in the City of
Paducah and McCracken County, Kentucky will conduct themselves in a manner in
keeping with their levels of development, maturity, and demonstrated capacities with a
proper regard for the rights and welfare of others. There is a reasonable expectation that
all individuals will treat all others the way they want to be treated; and
WHEREAS, bullying, including cyber -bullying, is a form of aggression
manifested by the use of force or coercion to affect others. Bullying is intentional, often
persistent, and considered to be hostile and abusive. There is usually an imbalance of
physical and/or psychological strength or power between the bully and the bullied
person; and
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WHEREAS, it is reasonably determined that sexual harassment and
bullying are often interchangeable in definition and behavior, particularly among
teenagers and adults; and
WHEREAS, leaders of educational, profit and/or non-profit
organizations and businesses, and service industries will demonstrate the belief that
education, training, and implementation of reasonable policies and procedures are vital,
and they will not wait for a crisis before fulfilling this obligation; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE PADUCAH
(McCRACKEN COUNTY) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MCCRACKEN
COUNTY FISCAL COURT, AND THE GUESS ANTI -BULLYING FOUNDATION
will strive to ensure that each citizen is valued and respected, with no exceptions. We
recognize the need for collective action in the matter of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE PADUCAH
(McCRACKEN COUNTY) HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, MCCRACKEN
COUNTY FISCAL COURT, AND THE GUESS ANTI -BULLYING FOUNDATION
will peacefully encourage, support, and participate when possible, anti -bullying
foundations, initiatives, and programs within the City of Paducah and McCracken
County.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, 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, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
DECLARATION AND SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY AT 1209 BELL
AVENUE
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE SALE OF
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1209 BELL AVENUE IN THE AMOUNT OF
$1000 TO GLENDA SHARP", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and
Mayor Kaler (5). MO. #1705; BK 8
2013/2014 KENTUCKY GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A
REIMBURSEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $50,000.00 THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR SPECIFIC TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE
DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and
Mayor Kaler (5). MO. #1706; BK 8
ORDINANCES - ADOPTION
DESIGN AGREEMENT WITH USACE FOR THE OHIO RIVER SHORELINE
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
FEBRUARY 26, 2013
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A DESIGN AGREEMENT WITH THE
DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, REPRESENTED BY THE DISTRICT ENGINEER,
U.S. ARMY ENGINEER, LOUISVILLE DISTRICT AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY FOR THE OHIO RIVER SHORELINE, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY LFPP
RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby
approves the Design Agreement between the Department of the Army and the City of
Paducah, Kentucky, for the Ohio River Shoreline Reconstruction Project and authorizes
the Mayor to execute said agreement.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and
Mayor Kaler (5). ORD. #2013-2-8014; BK 33
AMEND ORDINANCE TO INCREASE MEMBERSHIP OF PADUCAH
RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE ADVISORY BOARD
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION", DIVISION 15,
"PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ADVISORY BOARD" OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY CODE OF ORDINANCES". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That
Chapter 2, Administration, Division 15, Paducah Renaissance Alliance Advisory Board is
amended to increase the number of members from 9 to 15.
MOTION TO AMEND ABOVE. ORDINANCE
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners amend the ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION", DIVISION 15,
"PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ADVISORY BOARD" OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY CODE OF ORDINANCES", which was introduced at the February 19, 2013, City
Commission meeting and is being amended to increase the membership from 9 member to 15, to
include a seconded amendment that "no more than 5 members of the Paducah Renaissance
Alliance Advisory Board shall serve on the 501(c)(3), Columbia Club formerly known as the
Friends of Main Street, Inc. or Main Street, Inc. concurrently.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5).
ADOPT PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt the ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AMENDING CHAPTER 2, "ADMINISTRATION", DIVISION 15,
"PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ADVISORY BOARD" OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY CODE OF ORDINANCES", which was introduced at the February 19, 2013, City
Commission meeting and amended to increase the membership from 9 member to 15, and
includes a second amendment that "no more than 5 members of the Paducah Renaissance
Alliance Advisory Board shall serve on the 501(c)(3), Columbia Club formerly known as the
Friends of Main Street, Inc. or Main Street, Inc. concurrently.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor
Kaler (5). ORD.. #2013-2-8015; BK 33
NOTE: Former Paducah Tilghman Student Bryan Hall, who now plays for the NFL Team
Baltimore Ravens, was presented a Duke of Paducah by Mayor Kaler.
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
2013 KY LEAGUE OF CITIES INSURANCE SERVICES SAFETY AWARD
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF
CITIES FOR A 2013 MATCHING SAFETY GRANT AWARD." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Grant Agreement
and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky League of Cities, for a 2013
matching Safety Grant Award that will reimburse the City $6,000.00 for the purchase of
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playground and safety equipment for the Paducah Parks Services Department. The
matching funds of $6,000.00 will be provided through the Parks Services budget.
PURCHASE OF STRUCTURAL FIREFIGHTING TURNOUT GEAR FOR USE
BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF BLUEGRASS FIRE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PURCHASE
OF FIRE STRUCTURAL TURN OUT GEAR, FOR USE BY THE FIRE
DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby
accepts the bid of Bluegrass Fire Equipment for the purchase of fire structural turn out
gear at the unit price of $1,100.00 per set for the use of the Fire Dept. Further, the City
authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement with Bluegrass for the remaining portion
of the 2013 fiscal year and 2014 fiscal year. This agreement contains a one-year option
to renew for the 2015 fiscal year.
CHANGE ORDER #1 FOR THE GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE I PROJECT
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER
NO. 1 WITH WILKINS CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, INC., FOR THE CITY OF
PADUCAH'S GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE I PROJECT. This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change
Order No. 1, for an increase in the amount of $21,459.92 with Wilkins Construction
Company, Inc., for the construction of the City of Paducah's Greenway Trail Phase I
Project to finalize the project, increasing the total cost to $565,218.92, and extending the
time of completion to February 19, 2013.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Pederson requested an executive session to discuss an economic development
proposal.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
• Commissioner Rhodes — his role as a commissioner
• Commissioner Wilson — Chamber of Commerce Trip to Frankfort last week
• Commissioner Gault — Asked GPEDC Ex. Director, Chad Chancellor if he had
any update regarding the GE Project for USEC Plant (no update at this time)
• Commissioner Abraham — 8th Annual Sexual Harassment Fundraiser "Men Who
Cook" that will be held on March 9th
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
• 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 61.810(1)(g).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
ADOPTED: March 12, 2013-%
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