HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-19-13MARCH 19, 2013
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, March 19, 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, and Mayor
Kaler (4). Commissioner Wilson was absent (1).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Cecilia Kaler led the Pledge.
DUKE OF PADUCAH
Mayor Kaler presented a Duke of Paducah to Dr. Greg Ross, principal of McNabb
Elementary.
PRESENTATIONS
CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION DOGWOOD TRAIL
Members Ro Morse and Dabney Haugh gave a report on the upcoming 49th Annual
Dogwood Trail.
PADUCAH RENAISSANCE ALLIANCE 4 POINTS UPDATE
Paducah Renaissance Alliance Executive Director gave a powerpoint presentation. An
excerpt from the City Commission Highlights prepared by Public Information Officer
Pam Spencer is below:
"Paducah Renaissance Alliance (Main Street Department) Four -Point
Approach Update
Main Street Director Lisa Thompson updated the Mayor and Commissioners
regarding Paducah Renaissance Alliance's four -point approach which develops
and retains the historic integrity and significance of the Renaissance District. The
four -point approach includes economic restructuring, promotion, design, and
organization. Each point has its own committee and chairperson with three in
attendance at this meeting. Regarding the Organization Committee, Rosemarie
Steele explained that the committee is working to organize volunteers to help with
various events. At least 20 volunteers will be needed to help with the parking
during AQS QuiltWeek®.. Sharon Poat who chairs the design committee
explained that the committee is in the beginning stages of developing a
wayfinding plan for the Renaissance District. Regarding the promotions
committee, Chairperson Landee Bryant provided a preview of this season's Live
on Broadway which begins May 25 and will run through August 3 on most
Saturdays. Thompson also explained that the economic restructuring committee
is drafting a roof stabilization program. Thompson says, "We have a large
number of buildings in our downtown that have roof problems. And some of
those buildings are impacting their neighbors." Thompson says the program,
which is in draft form and has not been approved yet, would involve the City
providing a third of the cost for roof projects that cost at least $35,000 with a
maximum of $50,000 spent on a project by the City. Thompson plans to provide
quarterly updates to the Mayor and Commissioners regarding the work by the
PRA committees."
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
reading of the Minutes for the March 12, 2013, City Commission meeting be waived and
that the Minutes of said meeting prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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, and Mayor
Kaler (4).
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REQUEST FOR PENALTY & INTEREST WAIVER FOR EMPLOYEE
PAYROLL TAX
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER WAIVING PENALTY AND
INTEREST FOR M L WYATT OPERATIONS DBA HULTMAN IN THE AMOUNT
OF $215.79 IN REGARDS TO SEPTEMBER 30, 2011 QUARTERLY PAYROLL
WITHHOLDING TAX PAYMENTS", be adopted.
LOST on call of the roll, nays, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4).
ADOPT PHA ANNUAL PLAN FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING "CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, PUBLIC HOUSING AGENCY ANNUAL PLAN FOR
SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEAR 2013"
be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). MON 1711; BK 9
ADOPT PHA ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, PADUCAH HOUSING AGENCY REVISED
ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR SECTION 8 HOUSING," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). MO.#1712; BK 9
ADOPT REVISED SECTION 8 HOUSING UTILITY ALLOWANCES
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING REVISIONS OF THE
UTILITY ALLOWANCES FOR THE SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAM AS
REQUIRED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF
1974, AS REVISED," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). MO.#1713; BK 9
AMEND ECONOMIC INCENTIVES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that
a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING MUNCIPAL
ORDER NO. 1035, ENTITLED, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ESTABLISHING
GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO QUALIFIED
PROJECTS LOCATING WITHIN THE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). MO.#1714; BK 9
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
GREENWAY VILLAGE-HIGDON DEVELOPMENT
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the y
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE
PROPOSED FINAL SUBDIVISION FOR PROPERTY KNOWN AS GREENWAY
VILLAGE SUBDIVISION PHASE I; ACCEPTING DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF
WAY AND PUBLIC UTILITY EASEMENTS; ESTABLISHING FRONT -YARD
SETBACKS; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SUBSCRIBE A
CERTIFICATE OF APPROVAL ON THE PLAT." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: An Ordinance approving the final report of the Paducah Planning Commission
on the proposed final subdivision for property known as the Greenway village
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Subdivision Phase I; accepting dedication of right of way and public utility easements;
and establishing front -yard setbacks. In addition, the City of Paducah hereby authorizes
the Mayor to subscribe a certificate of approval on the plat.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). ORD.#2013-3-8019; BK 33
NOBLE PARK SPRAY PARK BID APPROVAL
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Mayor Kaler, that the Board of
f Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID
(� OF MURTCO, INC., FOR THE NOBLE PARK POOL RENOVATIONS PHASE III
PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid
of Murto, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $188,466.00 for the Noble Park Pool
Renovations Phase III Project which includes work for the construction of a spraypad,
and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). ORD.#2013-3-8020; BK 33
AMEND ANIMAL — DRAWN CARRIAGE FOR HIRE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ARTICLE III, VEHICLES DRAWN BY ANIMALS OF CHAPTER 122, VEHICLES
FOR HIRE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby
amends permit section of the ordinance regulating vehicles drawn by animals.
2" AMENDMENT TO ANIMAL -DRAWN CARRIAGE ORDINANCE
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners amend the ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AMENDING ARTICLE III, VEHICLES DRAWN BY ANIMALS OF CHAPTER 122,
VEHICLES FOR HIRE OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY", which was introduced at the March 12, 2013, City
Commission meeting and is being amended to change permit regulations, include a
second amendment to Sec. 122-79(a) to add the wording "no more than 2 permits per
route".
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4).
ADOPT ANIMAL -DRAWN CARRIAGE ORDINANCE AS AMENDED
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ARTICLE III, VEHICLES
DRAWN BY ANIMALS OF CHAPTER 122, VEHICLES FOR HIRE OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY", which was
introduced at the March 12, 2013, City Commission meeting and is being amended to
change permit regulations, and includes a second amendment to Sec. 122-79(a) to add the
wording "no more than 2 permits per route", be adopted as amended.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). ORD.#2013-3-8021; BK 33
CONTRACT FOR PURCHASE OF TWO FIRE TRUCKS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID OF BLUEGRASS FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND PIERCE
MANUFACTURING, INC., FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF TWO TRIPLE
COMBINATION PUMPER TRUCKS FOR USE BY THE FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BLUEGRASS
FIRE EQUIPMENT COMPANY AND PIERCE MANUFACTURING COMPANY,
INC.." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of
Bluegrass Fire Equipment Company as the vendor and Pierce Manufacturing, Inc. as the
manufacturer in the amount of $863,588.00, for sale to the City of two Triple
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Combination Pumper Trucks, for use by the Fire Department, and authorizes the Mayor
to execute a contract for same. However, Pierce Manufacturing Company, Inc. has
proposed a deduction in the amount of $31,234.00 from the proposal price if the City
makes a 100% prepayment for the Triple Combination Pumper Truck upon contract
acceptance. If the 100% prepayment is approved, the price for the new Triple
Combination Pumper Truck would then be $832,354.00.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). ORD.#2013-3-8022; BK 33
PURCHASE STREET SWEEPER
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE PURCHASE OF ONE TYMCO STREET SWEEPER MODEL #600 FOR THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the Finance Director is authorized to pay $180,756.00 for the purchase of one
TYMCO street sweeper model #600 to Stringfellow, Inc., for the City of Paducah EPW-
Street Division, in compliance with Kentucky State Purchasing Contract, and authorizes
the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). ORD.#2013-3-8023; BK 33
ALLEY CLOSURE FROM CALDWELL TO NORTON STREETS BETWEEN
SOUTH 9TH STREET AND WALTER JETTON BLVD
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDNG
FOR THE CLOSING OF PORTION OF AN ALLEY FROM CALDWELL STREET TO
NORTON STREET LOCATED BETWEEN SOUTH 9' STREET AND WALTER
JETTON BOULEVARD, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The
City of Paducah does hereby authorize the closing of portion of an alley from Caldwell
Street to Norton Street located between South 9th Street and Walter Jetton Boulevard, and
authorizes, empowers and directs the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed from the City to
the property owners in or abutting the public ways to be closed.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). ORD.#2013-3-8024; BK 33
INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND COUNTY TO
FINANCE, LEASE AND CONSTRUCTION A CUSTOMER CARE CENTER
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN,
KENTUCKY, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION AND LEASE OF A CUSTOMER CARE
CENTER TO BE LOCATED WITHIN THE PADUCAH COMMERCE PARK". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an
Interlocal Agreement between the City of Paducah and the County of McCracken,
Kentucky, for the design and construction of a customer care center located within the
Paducah Commerce Park.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, and Mayor
Kaler (4). ORD. #2013-3-8025; BK 33
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Property Maintenance Strategy Change Presentation
1. Fire Chief Steve Kyle gave a powerpoint presentation.
Excerpt from City Commission Highlights prepared by Pam Spencer, Public
Information Officer, is as follows:
"Property Maintenance Strategy Chante
MARCH 19, 2013
Paducah Fire Chief Steve Kyle outlined to the Mayor and Commissioners changes
in how the Fire Prevention Division will approach property maintenance
especially in relation to foreclosure and demolition actions. Currently, code
enforcement inspects a property and may issue a fine. If the fine is not paid, then
a lien is placed against the property. Once the structure needs demolition, the
City will issue a demolition order and file additional liens. However, after
demolition, the City often continues to maintain the lien -laden property by
mowing. But since the City does not own the property, it cannot sell it or give it
to an interested party. City Manager Jeff Pederson says, "It doesn't make sense
/ for the city to slap liens and assume property expenses for long periods of time."
The new process will involve a change in the order of events. Before the City
demolishes the structure, it will foreclose on the property and buy it. Chief Kyle
says the new process will end up with the City owning more parcels; however, the
City will then be able to sell or give the property away. Chief Kyle says, "At the
end of the day, if we end up with a lot of green space, we may end up with a
development opportunity." City Manager Jeff Pederson says the goal is for the
city to "flip" the properties and be more proactive. Chief Kyle says he hopes the
process change will incite responsible home ownership, reduce and eliminate
unsafe structures, and incite the reinvestment in a piece of property. The Fire
Prevention Division has identified 150 structures in the City of Paducah that need
to be razed. The estimated cost for abatement, demolition, foreclosure, and
administrative fees of those 150 structures is close to $1.1 million."
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
None were given tonight.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None were given tonight.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, 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, and Mayor
Kaler (4).
ADOPTED: March 26, 2013
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