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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09/09/08SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 9, 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). PRESENTATIONS Mayor Paxton presented a Certificate of Appreciation to John Williams, Sr. and a Duke of Paducah to Ted Bordofsky for their dedication and service to the Luther F. Carson Performing Arts Center. PROCLAMATION Alan Rhodes, Sr. & Prof. John Robertson presented their final book, "New Profiles of Paducahans", to the Mayor and Commissioners. SPOTLIGHT Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer, spotlight presentation highlighted the renovated 2°a Street Alley and solar -powered trash compactors. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the reading of the Minutes for August 9th, August 26th, and September 2, 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). APPOINTMENTS CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointment and transfer: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Andrea Higdon Lane to replace Tricia Colson Baxter who has resigned as a member of the Civic Beautification Board. This term will expire July 1, 2011; and WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby transfer Mary Hammond from honorary membership to voting membership and this term will expire July 1, 2011." Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Andrea Higdon Lane as a member of the Civic Beautification Board and transferring membership for Mary Hammond. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Paxton made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Peyton Cromwell as a member of the Paducah Planning Commission. This term will expire August 31, 2012." Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Peyton Cromwell as a member of the Paducah Planning Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Burford Wilson as a member of the Board of Adjustments. This term will expire August 31, 2012." Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Burford Wilson as a member of the Board of Adjustment. SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the following documents and bids be received and filed: DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Insurance: a) Gibson Piping Inc b) Paducah Symphony Orchestra C) Will Thomas 2. Contracts/Agreements: a) Paper Supplies, Inc. for 500,000 Leafbags (2008-8-7455) b) EntrePaducah Contract for Services (2008-8-7448) C) Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Agreement for Riverfront Redevelopment --$2,277,000 (2007-6-7291) 3. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for Month Ended July 31, 2008 BIDS PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLES 1. Paducah Ford Inc. 2. Cardinal Chrysler Jeep Dodge PUBLIC WORKS DEPT. REAR LOADING REFUSE COLLECTION CHASSIS & BODY 1. Duckett Truck Center, Inc. 2. Stringfellow, Inc. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, 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 Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). APPROPRIATION FROM COMMISSION CONTINGENCY FOR HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION STAFF Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $95,000 FROM COMMISSION CONTINGENCY TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ACCOUNT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1396; BK 7; PG ORDINANCE — ADOPTION ACCEPT FUNDS FOR THE GOVERNOR'S 2009 HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR LOCAL TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM, A DIVISION OF THE KENTUCKY STATE POLICE, FOR A SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 GRANT AWARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Governor's Highway Safety Program, a division of the Kentucky State Police, in the amount of $40,000 for salaries and benefits of peace officers working overtime hours and engaged in specific traffic enforcement activities and specific traffic enforcement related supplies and equipment. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-9-7456; BK 31; PG APPROVE CONTRACT FOR NOBLE PARK BASEBALL/SOFTBALL INFIELD UPGRADES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID FOR THE BASEBALL/SOFTBALL INFIELD UPGRADES LOCATED IN NOBLE PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract with McKeel Equipment Company, Inc., for the baseball/softball infield upgrades located in Noble Park in the amount of $50,000.00. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-9-7457; BK 31; PG AMEND SIGN REGULATIONS Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 126, ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Section 126-76, Sign Regulations, of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, be amended for electronic message signs to allow 8 seconds of static message followed by 2 seconds of transition or animation; amend campus sign definition to include electronic message signs; require message signs to have controls in place to prevent flashing when a malfunction or power loss occurs; require message signs to have brightness controls that adjust to the ambient light where the sign is easily readable during daytime hours, but not overbearing at night; disallow temporary signs in instances where a business has an electronic message sign; clear up language related to portable signs affixed to motor vehicles; limit the amount of temporary signs to 2 per lot instead of 2 per tenant; and amend the R-4 sign regulations to allow lighted wall signs. SEND ABOVE BACK TO PLANNING COMMISSION Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Planning Commission re -address the temporary signs proposed amendment to Sec. 126-76 introduced on August 26, 2008, and brought before Board of Commissioners for adoption on September 9, 2008. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). DUKE OF PADUCAH Mayor Paxton presented a Duke of Paducah to Mr. Jim Butts for his service and dedication in serving on the Jackson Purchase Regional Industrial Park Board and the Barkley Regional Airport Board. EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT FOR PLANNING DIRECTOR Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND STEVE ERVIN." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Employment Agreement between the City of Paducah and Steve Ervin for employment as Director of Planning for the City of Paducah. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). 2008-8-7458; BK 31; PG SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 AMEND STREET RESURFACING CONTRACT TO REFLECT TOTAL CONTRACT PRICE FOR 2008 CALENDAR YEAR Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2008-7-7444 ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM SMITH CONTRACTING COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CITY'S 2008 CALENDAR YEAR STREET RESURFACING PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City amends Ordinance No. 2008-7-7444 adopted July 22, 2008, that authorizes the 2008 calendar year resurfacing contract with Jim Smith Contracting Company, Inc., to reflect the contract amount not to exceed $801,800.00 and that bid prices for resurfacing materials may be adjusted in accordance with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2008-9-7459; BK 31; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION PAXTON PARK GOLF COURSE FUNDING Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PAXTON PARK GOLF BOARD FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah authorizes and directs the Mayor to execute a contract with Paxton Park Golf Board in the amount of $36,000 for specific services for the Paducah area. PURCHASE REFUSE TRUCK FOR SOLID WASTE DIVISION Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE REAR -LOADING REFUSE COLLECTION CHASSIS AND BODY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Duckett Truck Center, Inc., in the amount of $139,391.00, for sale to the City of one rear -loading refuse collection chassis and body, for use by the Solid Waste Division/Public Works Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. PURCHASE 9 POLICE INTERCEPTOR PURSUIT VEHICLES Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH FORD FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF VEHICLES FOR USE IN THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Paducah Ford in the total amount of $189,810.00, for 9 Police Interceptor Pursuit vehicles for use in the Paducah Police Department, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. ACCEPTANCE OF LETTER OF CREDIT FUNDS FOR COMPLETION OF THE WESTWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ACCEPTING DRAW UNDER IRREVOCABLE STAND-BY LETTER OF CREDIT ISSUED BY BRANCH BANKING AND TRUST COMPANY WITH RESPECT TO WESTWOOD HILLS SUBDIVISION; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXPENDITURE OF SAID FUNDS". This ordinance is summarized as follows: By this Ordinance the City of Paducah, Kentucky, authorizes and directs the Finance Director of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, i) to accept the check issued to the City in the amount of $200,000.00, constituting the draw under Irrevocable Letter of Credit # 9580333211-00005 Branch Banking and Trust Company (BB&T), dated June 20, 2007, and amended April 18, 2008; ii) to establish a Project Account from which expenditures may be made; and iii) to authorize expenditures from this Project SEPTEMBER 9, 2008 Account deemed necessary by the City Engineering Department to enable proper completion of crucial public roadways, storm drainage systems, and other designated public improvements within the Westwood Hills Subdivision. GPEDC PROMISSORY NOTE EXTENSION Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A PROMISSORY NOTE EXTENSION AGREEMENT AND ADDENDUM TO REAL ESTATE MORTGAGE AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY, AND THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL, WITH RESPECT TO A PUBLIC PROJECT; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky to approve a Promissory Note Extension Agreement and Addendum to Real Estate Mortgage by and between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, the County of McCracken, Kentucky, and the Greater Paducah Economic Development Council. Pursuant to the Agreement the City and the County agree to extend the maturity date of the indebtednesses due and owing by GPEDC unto the City and County until March 1, 2009, which indebtednesses are evidences by promissory notes dated September 18, 2007 and are secured by a first real estate mortgage. The Ordinance approves the form of the Agreement presented to the Board of Commissioners of the City, with such changes therein as shall not be adverse to the City and may be approved by the Mayor and City Clerk. CITY MANAGER REPORT • Calendar Items Electrical power has been shut off to the Executive Inn COMMISSIONER CONCERNS Comm. Kaler-2414 Monroe Street—surface of street has been getting worse over the last year. Response: Rick Murphy, City Engineer, stated the area the resident is referring to is where the gas company performed utility work. He has called them to get the area w_ repaired and was told it should be fixed next week. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: September 23 , 2008 % S &it -- City Clerk