HomeMy WebLinkAbout06-11-13JUNE 11, 2013
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at 5:30
p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall, located at 300 South 5th Street, 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).
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Leah Herndon, daughter of City employee Audra Herndon, gave the pledge.
Due to the City Clerk being out of town, Public Information Officer Pam Spencer recorded
the meeting. Presentations are as reported in the City Commission Highlights prepared by
^� Pam Spencer.
PRESENTATIONS
LowerTown Art and Music Festival Update
LowerTown Art and Music Festival Co -Directors Michael and Victoria Terra provided
the Mayor and Commissioners an overview of the success of this year's festival held
May 19-21. Michael Terra says, "This has been a pivotal year for the festival. The entire
city stepped in, an incredible amount of participation." Terra says approximately 200
people volunteered at the festival that had an attendance of about 16,000. They also
thanked the City for its support, infrastructure, and technical assistance. Mayor Gayle
Kaler says, "It takes people who are really stakeholders to make a festival successful.
The festival is another layer of fun and culture we have in Paducah."
LowerTown Artists' Cultural Exchange with Innsbruck, Austria
LowerTown Artists Freda Fairchild, a printmaker, and Paul Lorenz, an abstract artist,
recently visited Innsbruck, Austria as part of an artist -in -residence cultural exchange.
They made a presentation to the Mayor and Commissioners about their trip and about the
Paducah Arts Alliance (PAA). Fairchild and Lorenz in addition to ceramist
John Hasegawa, ceramist/fiber artist Lily Liu, 2D multimedia artist Teri Moore (all of
Paducah) and May Wong of Florida were invited to exhibit their work at the Imperial
Palace at Innsbruck, Austria. As part of the program, the Paducah artists were required to
conduct 20 hours of workshops for students at various schools in Innsbruck. Lorenz
says, "Through cultural exchange, we break down stereotypes and learn about each
other." Lorenz also says that Paducah is a very interesting city to artists in other
countries. Lorenz says, "This is a very exotic place to foreign artists. There is a mystery
about the heartland." Paducah's cultural connection and exchange with Innsbruck is a
result of Paducah's Artist -in -Residence Program. Paul Lorenz met Elisabeth Melkonyan,
fiber artist and curator at the Imperial Palace, at an international art event in Innsbruck in
2010 where Lorenz was exhibiting. Their meeting resulted in Melkonyan's participation
in Paducah Arts Alliance's artist -in -residence program in 2011. Melkonyan was
enthralled with Paducah during her residency and coordinated the artist exchange.
Mayor Kaler praised the work of PAA and other art agencies. Mayor Kaler says, "It
takes all the different layers to continue the arts program we started years ago in
Paducah."
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
reading of the Minutes for the May 7th, 14th and 28th, 2013, City Commission meeting 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).
APPOINTMENTS
PLANNING COMMISSION
Mayor Kaler made the following appointments: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of
the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Joseph Benberry to replace Earl Tyler and
appoint David Morrison to replace Paul Feldsien, as members of the Paducah Planning
Commission. Mr. Tyler and Mr. Feldsien have resigned. The terms for Mr. Benberry
and Mr. Morrison will expire August 31, 2013."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in appointing Joseph
Benberry and David Morrison as members of the Paducah Planning Commission.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD
Mayor Kaler made the following appointments and reappointments: "WHEREAS,
subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Rita McKeel to
replace Lisa Hely as a member of the Civic Beautification Board, this term will expire
July 1, 2015; and
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I
hereby reappoint Rosa Scott and Phyllis Clymer, as members of the Civic Beautification
Board. These terms will expire July 1, 2016; and
WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I
hereby appoint Karen Paxton, Michele W. Chase, Candice Griffin, and reappoint J.
Wayne Armbruster and Gail Ransler, as members of the Civic Beautification Board.
These terms will expire July 1, 2017. "
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in appointing Rita McKeel,
Karen Paxton, Michele W. Chase, Candice Griffin, and reappointing Rosa Scott, Phyllis
Clymer, J. Wayne Armbruster and Gail Ransler, as members of the Civic Beautification
Board.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the city of Paducah order
that the personnel changes on the list below be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Kaler (5).
APPROVAL OF CONSTRUCTION LINE OF CREDIT FOR LOWER TOWN ARTS
DISTRICT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR
OF PLANNING TO UTILIZE THE $900,000.00 CONSTRUCTION LINE OF CREDIT
FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES FOR ARTISTS OR
RESIDENTS IN THE LOWER TOWN ARTS DISTRICT", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5). MO#1724; BK 8
APPROVE 2013 PORT SECURITY GRANT AWARD — NEW BOAT RAMP
VIDEO SECURITY PHASE 2
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY
THROUGH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR A 2013
PORT SECURITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000, FOR THE RIVERFRONT
VIDEO SECURITY PROJECT PHASE II," be adopted. 1'
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5). MO#1725; BK 8
APPROVE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT 2013 APPLICATION
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE EXECUTION
OF AN ON-LINE GRANT APPLICATION TO OBTAIN A 2013 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL GRANT, THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, IN THE
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AMOUNT OF $13,382.00, TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE
DEPARTMENT", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5). MO#1726; BK 8
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
ACCEPT AUDIT PROPOSAL
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
PROPOSAL OF KEMPER CPA GROUP, LLP FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE
CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL
YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2013, 2014, 2015 AND 2016, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME". This ordinance
is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts the proposal of Kemper
CPA Group, LLP for the preparation of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial
Reports for Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016 for a total sum not
to exceed $204,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents relating to
same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-6-8038; BK 33
2013/2014 CDBG: CENTER POINT RECOVERY CENTER
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY
OF PADUCAH APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY
DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT TO OBTAIN A COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT AWARD ON BEHALF OF THE FOUR RIVERS
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER POINT RECOVERY CENTER, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah approves
an Agreement with the Kentucky Department for Local Government to obtain a
Community Development Block Grant Award on behalf of Four Rivers Behavioral
Health Center Point Recovery Center in the amount of $250,000 with the City receiving
$12,500 of said grant for administration. No local match is required. Further, the Mayor
is hereby authorized to execute all documents necessary to accept the grant award with
the Kentucky Department for Local Government and authorized to execute the legally
binding agreement with Four Rivers Behavioral Health for the Center Point Recovery
Center.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-6-8039; BK 33
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
ACCEPT 2013/2014 HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM AWARD
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A 2013-2014 KENTUCKY
GOVERNOR'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM REIMBURSEMENT GRANT
AWARD WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY, A DIVISION
OF THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Grant Agreement
and all documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, a
division of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, for a 2013/2014 Kentucky Governor's
Highway Safety Program Grant Award in the amount of $40,500.00 for overtime hours,
attendance to a state sponsored conference and purchase of equipment. This grant does
not require any local cash or in-kind match.
2012 HOME CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT FOR 1330 MADISON STREET
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ACCEPT THE BID OF JIM STEELE CONSTRUCTION FOR
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW HOME AT 1330 MADISON STREET, AND AUTHORIZING
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THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME". This ordinance is summarized as
follows: That the City of Paducah approves the recommendation of the Urban Renewal and
Community Development Agency to accept the bid of Jim Steele Construction, in the amount of
$134,750.00, for the construction of a new home at 1330 Madison Street, as part of the 2012
HOME Project, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
APPROVE BUDGET ORDINANCE FOR FY2014
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2013, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND
RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY
GOVERNMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the City of
Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2013, through June 30, 2014, by
estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City
Government at $65,292,500, and summarized by fund as follows:
FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS,
GENERAL $ 31,176,330
MAP
1,121,000
INVESTMENT
5,407,680
CDBG
1,364,000
HOME
500,000
E911
1,688,600
COURT AWARDS
25,200
DEBT
3,354,925
CIP
7,751,680
SOLID WASTE
4,878,770
CIVIC CENTER
78,025
RENTAL
159,430
RADIO DEPR
143,275
FLEET
534,130
FLEET TRUST
979,085
SELF INSURANCE
991,905
HEALTH INS
3,559,400
AEPF/PFPF/TRSTS
1,579,065
65,292.500
FLOODWALL MURAL RESTORATION CONTRACT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE SOLE SOURCE
PURCHASE FOR ANNUAL MAINTENANCE OF THE WALL-TO-WALL MURALS
LOCATED ON THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S FLOODWALL ALONG WATER
STREET." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Finance Director of the
City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby authorized to pay to Herb Roe the total amount of
$24,800, for annual maintenance of the Wall -to -Wall murals located on the City of
Paducah's floodwall along Water Street.
CONTRACT FOR CONSULTANT FOR COLUMBIA THEATRE
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that
the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A CONTRACT WITH
WESTLAKE, REED, AND LESKOSKY TO COMPLETE A CONCEPT STUDY FOR
THE COLUMBIA THEATRE; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF SAID
CONTRACT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby approves the
Concept Study Contract between the City of Paducah and Westlake, Reed, and Leskosky,
for the Columbia Theatre in the in the lump sum amount of $30,000 and up to $3,000 for
reimbursable expenses and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
JUNE 11, 2013
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• City Manager Jeff Pederson explained that a 100 foot section of the new concrete
greenway trail is temporarily closed due to the construction of the new boat
launch facility at the end of Burnett Street. The closure may last until the end of
September.
• The Mayor and Commissioners along with City directors will hold a Next Steps
Workshop tomorrow with the National Research Center to analyze the results of
the National Citizen Survey.
• Requested executive session to discuss economic development proposal
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Gault asked the City Manager if the City could have an insurance product
developed just for Farmer's Market?
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).
PUBLIC COMMENTS
None were given.
ADOPTED: July 9, 2013
City Clerk Mayor
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