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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08/12/08AUGUST 12, 2008 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, August 12, 2008, 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 Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS TO AGENDA One addition — Presentation: GPS Grant Request — M. PASCHEDAG The City Manager requested that an executive session be held before personnel actions are introduced. Mayor Paxton agreed and suggested the executive session and personnel actions be moved to the end of the meeting. GREENWAY TRAIL EVENT WITH COMMISSION Mark Thompson, Director of Parks Services, reported the event went well. Mayor and some of the commissioners did a walk with participants along the Greenway Trail after the Parks presentation. Approximately 30 people attended and Parks Services did a presentation on, "What Is To Come on the Greenway Trail." BIKES ON BROADWAY Mr. Thompson and Martha Emmons, event coordinator for the bike event, gave a brief report of the event held on August 10, 2008. Had about 250 people to participate along with 55 volunteers. Broadway Street was closed from 21St Street to 4th Street. Mayor requested this event be held once a month. Commission agreed and asked Mr. Thompson to work with Ms. Emmons to do this event more often. PRESENTATIONS GOVERNMENT ORGANIZATION STUDY Mike Karnes, Chairman of Chamber of Commerce Board, and Tom Garrett, board member, presented the results of a four-year long study of local government reorganization in Paducah -McCracken County. A Task Force appointed by the Chamber in April 2004 completed this study. The Chamber Board supports the task force's report of consolidation of city and county governments. The Task Force believes that consolidation will assist in economic development and will assist in marketing Paducah - McCracken County to industrial prospects. The Chamber requested the Board of Commissioners to appoint a committee to study the consolidation of local governments under provisions of the Kentucky Revised Statutes and bring a recommendation back to the Board. Commissioner Watkins wanted it noted that he does support the Board appointing a task force to study the reorganization of city and county governments. MOTION Mayor Paxton offered a motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners form a committee and give them a chance to do their due diligence and come back with a recommendation to either go to metro government or not and then take it to the voters. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). 17TH ANNUAL GFOA CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT The City Manager presented to Jon Perkins, Finance Director, the 17th Annual GFOA Certificate of Achievement. Only about 20 cities across the state of Kentucky receive this award. Mr. Perkins thanked the following employees in the Finance Department for their participation: Audra Herndon, Judy Nelson, Adrianne Cooper, Cathy Graham, Ann Driver, Beverly Scruggs, Douglas McClure, Sheila Brasher, Stephanie Millay, Angela Copeland, Terrell Bell, Heather Rushing, and Jan Robertson. GPS GRANT REQUEST Merle Paschdag, member of the Greater Paducah Sustainability organization, reported that as of September 6, 2008, Recycle Now will be collecting recyclable materials every two weeks and hope to go to weekly drop-off. At this time, the biggest need is small AUGUST 12, 2008 material handling equipment. GPS is requesting the City contribute $20,000 in this fiscal year. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the reading of the Minutes for July 15, July 22, and July 31, 2008, 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 Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the following documents and bid be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: (a) Rockford Construction Company, Inc. (b) Smiley's Contractor 2. Contracts/Agreements: (a) Crowdus Maintenance & Cleaning Services for Event Set -Up and Cleaning at the Robert Cherry Civic Center (2008-7-7434) (b) Lease of One City -Owned Backhoe to Jackson Purchase Foundation (no rental due) (no ordinance required) (c) Jim Smith Contracting Company LLC for the 2008 Street Resurfacing Program (2008-7-7444) (d) Randy S. Bratton Settlement Release and Severance Agreement (2008-7- 7447) (e) Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for MAP Funds (2008-7-7432) (f) Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction for Expanded Jurisdiction of Plan Review, Inspection and Enforcement by the City's Inspection Department (2008-7-7443) (g) Kemper CPA Group Amended Audit Fee Agreement (2008-7-7436) (h) Paducah Ford for Purchase of One Police Interceptor Pursuit Vehicle (2008-6-7428) (i) Atlas Roofing Contractors for Partial Demolition of the Structure Located at 310 Broadway (2008-5-7412) (j) Change Order #1 with Modular Connections for Noble Park Restrooms (2008-7-7440) (k) Story Electrical Services Inc. for Installation of Permanent Lighting and Electrical Receptacles in the Streetscape on Broadway between 7' Street and 2nd Street (2008-7-7437) (1) Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for the Law Enforcement Service Fee Grant Program for DUI Enforcement Services (2008-7-7442) (m) Paducah Concert Band for Specific Services (under $20,000 -no ordinance required) (n) Atlas Metals LLC and GPEDC for Economic Incentives (M.O. 1390) 3. Forest Hills Village, Inc. Financial Statements for Years Ended May 31, 2008 and 2007 4. Paducah Water Financial Highlights for June 30, 2008 5. Notice of Cancellation of the Regular Meeting on August 5, 2008 for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah BIDS GENERAL GOVERNMENT EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM 1. Slavin Management Consultants 2. ICMA 3. The PAR Group AUGUST 12, 2008 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES -moved to end of meeting APPROVE TRANSFER OF PROPERTY AT 120 & 125 TULLY STREET FROM URBAN RENEWAL TO CITY OF PADUCAH Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 120 AND 125 TULLY STREET FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED OF CONVEYANCE FOR SAME," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1394; BK 7; PG ORDINANCE — ADOPTION APPROVE MOU WITH ENTREPADUCAH FOR SUPPORT TO LOCAL ENTREPRENEURS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH ENTREPADUCAH FOR CONTRACT FOR SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with EntrePaducah in the amount of $100,000, to be made in quarterly allocations of $25,000, to provide support to entrepreneurs in Paducah and McCracken County. This contract shall expire June 30, 2009. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD. 2008-8-7448; BK 31; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION PAWN SHOP ORDINANCE Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING NEW SECTIONS IN CHAPTER 86, "SECONDHAND GOODS", ARTICLE II, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, PERTAP41NG TO REGULATING THE BUSINESS OF PAWNBROKERS". This ordinance is summarized as follows: New Sections in Chapter 86 of the City of Paducah Code of Ordinances are hereby created which impose regulations on pawnshops, in addition to, and as a supplement to the Kentucky Revised Statutes. These new sections will require a pawnshop, as defined therein, to post a bond with the City and make specific entries as to each loan and purchase made, including photographs of all persons who pawn or sell merchandise. The pawnbroker shall maintain a daily report as to all pawns and purchases and shall submit an electronic version of the daily reports to the Paducah Police Department on a daily basis. Further, Section 10 of this ordinance provides penalties for whoever violates any provision of this ordinance and for which no penalty is otherwise provided. The penalties provided by Section 10 are as follows: (a) Any pawnbroker who violates any of the provisions of Sections 86-36 shall be fined not less than twenty dollars ($20) nor more than one hundred dollars ($100). (b) Any pawnbroker who violates any of the provisions of Sections 86-33, 86-34, 86-35, 86-37, 86-38, 86-39, 86-40, or 86-41 shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50) nor more than five hundred dollars ($500), and their city license shall be subject to forfeiture. REVISION OF REGULATIONS FOR PRECIOUS METALS AND STONES DEALERS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTIONS 86-61 AND 86-63 OF ARTICLE III ENTITLED, "PRECIOUS METALS AND STONES DEALERS" AUGUST 12, 2008 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Section 86-61, "Register of Purchases" is amended to reflect that it shall be the duty of all persons in the purchase or exchange of secondhand or antique jewelry, coins, watches, diamonds, or other precious stones, cutlery, old gold, silver, platinum or any other secondhand manufactured articles composed wholly or in part of gold, silver, platinum or other precious metals to keep a daily register; to photograph or scan all items purchased or exchanged; and to keep copies of said photographs or scans for a period of one-year after the date on which the transaction occurred. Further, Section 86-63, "Photograph of Seller Required", requires that all persons involved in business as described in Section 86-61 (a), shall obtain an instant developing photograph, photocopy of current operator's license or state -issued identification card of the seller or exchanger of the items. CLOSURE OF FLOURNOY STREET FROM N6TH STREET TO THE OHIO RIVER Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF FLOURNOY STREET FROM NORTH 6TH STREET TO THE OHIO RIVER". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Closing of Flournoy Street from North 6th Street to the Ohio River, and authorizing, empowering and directing the Mayor to execute a plat for said area. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JJR FOR THE OHIO RIVER BOAT LAUNCH PROJECT TO INCLUDE MUSSEL SURVEY AND APE SURVEY Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO.2 TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JJR, LLC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE OHIO RIVER BOAT LAUNCH PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby approves contract modification No. 2 to the agreement with JJR, LLC. to include the required mussel survey and APE survey for the Ohio River Boat Launch Project in the amount of $19,800.00, therefore, increasing the total contract amount to $230,075.00. AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH JJR FOR THE TRANSIENT BOAT LANDING DOCK, RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PHASE I PROJECT TO INCLUDE MUSSEL SURVEY Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT MODIFICATION WITH JJR, LLC. FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES FOR THE TRANSIENT BOAT LANDING DOCK, RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT PHASE I PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract modification with JJR, LLC in the amount of $20,240 for completion of a mussel survey of the Ohio River bottom within the project area of the Transient Boat Landing Dock, Riverfront Development Phase I Project, increasing the total contract amount to $579,840. AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOR FUNDING ASSOCIATED WITH THE OHIO RIVER BOAT RAMP PROJECT Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REVISED MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND WILDLIFE RESOURCES FOR FUNDING ASSOCIATED WITH THE OHIO RIVER BOAT RAMP PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a revised Memorandum of Agreement between the City of Paducah, Kentucky and the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources in the amount of $175,000 for funding associated with the Ohio River Boat Ramp Project for the time period of August 1, 2008 through October 31, 2008. AUGUST 12, 2008 CITY MANAGER REPORT Director's Employee Appreciation Luncheon will be August 14, 2008, at the Civic Center. Calendar Items City Manager requested an executive session for discussion of a personnel issue. COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Commissioner Smith requested that all city employees identify themselves when answering the phone. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic: Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). OPEN SESSION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board reconvene in open session. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDER PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Smith 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 following list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (4). Nays, Commissioner Coleman (1). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: August 26 , 2008 A , ) &2k City Clerk