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Home My WebLink About09-24-13SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 24, 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). INVOCATION Joel Cauley, Senior Pastor, Relevant Church, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Cade Perfili, Paducah Tilghman High School Senior, led the Pledge. PROCLAMATION Mayor Kaler, presented a proclamation to Andrea Underwood, Paducah Power's Director of Community Relations and Marketing, proclaiming October 6 through 12, 2013 as "Public Power Week". MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for September 17, 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). APPOINTMENT COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS Mayor Kaler made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, in accordance with the Section 114-293 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, I move that the Board of Commissioners appoint Lennis B. Thompson to the Commissioner of Water Works to replace Bill Holsapple, who has resigned. This term will expire January 6, 2016." Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in appointing Lennis B. Thompson as a member of the Commissioners of Water Works. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Insurance Certificate for Super Crete 2. Letter from Kemper CPA Group, LLP, as confirmation of services they are to provide the City of Paducah for the year ended June 30, 2013 and System Review Report for Kemper CPA Group, LLC by Sikich, LLP (ORD # 2013-06-8038) 3. Construction contract for Jim Steele Construction for the construction of a new home known as the "Yeirser" at 717 Harrison Street and Notice to Proceed (ORD # 2013-09-8069) 4. Construction contract for D & D Construction for the construction of a new home at 1403 Monroe Street and Notice to Proceed (ORD # 2013-09-8073) 5. Declaration of Default of Contract between Jerry Crawford Contracting and the City of Paducah for the construction of 302 Harahan Boulevard (ORD # 2012-11- 7994) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES 311 312 SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 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 attached list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). ORDINANCES — ADOPTION SETTING TAX LEVIES: AD VALOREM PROPERTIES — FY 2014 Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, move that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2013, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2014, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED". PURPOSE General Fund of the City Real Property Personal Property Motor Vehicles & watercraft School Purposes Paducah Junior College Real Estate Personal Property Motor Vehicles & watercraft RATE PER $100.00 $0.255 $0.390 $0.390 $0.017 $0.017 $0.031 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: Paducah Independent School District Real Property $0.767 Personal Property $0.767 Inventory $0.767 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $1.039 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property $1.174 Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.767 Total Tax Rate per $100 — motor vehicle & watercraft $0.421 Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner: In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Five Hundred Thirty Dollars ($530.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2013, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2013. In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following provisions: ■ The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2013, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2013. ■ The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2014, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 2014. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8078 BK 33 EMERGENCY ROOF STABILIZATION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 OF UNDERSTANDING BY AND AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND TOM DUNN (DEVELOPER) WITH RESPECT TO THE ROOF STABILIZATION OF 203 BROADWAY IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,000.00; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SUCH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING.." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby approves a Memorandum of Understanding with Tom Dunn for the utilization of up to $100,000 of roof stabilization funds for stabilization of the roof for the structure located at 203 Broadway. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8079; BK 33 APPROVAL OF APARTMENT COMPLEX SIGNS Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 126-76, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby amends Section 76(g), Sign Regulations of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah to allow for apartment complex identification signage. All permitted apartment complex identification signs shall not exceed a height of 8 feet from adjacent grade. Such signs shall be illuminated indirectly. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8080; BK 33 625 & 637 HAYDEN AVE (EICKHOLZ & TURNBO) ZONE CHANGE Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONING CHANGE FROM R-2 (LOW AND MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 625 AND 637 HAYDEN AVENUE, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezone property located at 625 and 637 Hayden Avenue from R-2, (Low and Medium Density Residential Zone) to R-4, (High Density Residential Zone), and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8081; BK 33 ACCEPT 2013 PORT SECURITY AWARD—NEW BOAT RAMP VIDEO SECURITY Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY FOR A 2013 PORT SECURITY GRANT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute all documents necessary with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to obtain a 2013 Port Security Grant in the amount of $24,270.00 for the Riverfront Video Security Project Phase II for the purchase and installation of equipment to extend video surveillance coverage for the new boat ramp area located off North 6t' Street. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8082; BK 33 ACCEPT 2013-2014 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT (JAG) AWARD Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF AN ON-LINE GRANT AGREEMENT, AND ALL 313 314 SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO, WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A 2013-14 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND RATIFYING AN INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT WITH THE FISCAL COURT OF McCRACKEN COUNTY". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves the execution of an on-line grant agreement, and all documents relating thereto, with the U. S. Department of Justice for a 2013-14Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Accountability Grant, in the amount of $13,382, to be used by the Paducah Police Department to purchase a variety of necessary support equipment. No local match is required. Further the City hereby approves the ratification of an Interlocal Agreement between the City and County for the grant agreement approved. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8083; BK 33 APPROVE TOWER OPTION AND LEASE AMENDMENT #2 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, APPROVING THE SECOND AMENDMENT TO TOWER OPTION AND LEASE AGREEMENT BY AND BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND NEW CINGULAR WIRELESS PCS, LLC SUCCESSOR IN INTEREST TO BELLSOUTH MOBILITY LLC TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL ANTENNAS AND RELATED EQUIPMENT ON A PORTION OF THE 800 MHz TOWER LOCATED AT 510 CLARK STREET, PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AMENDMENT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves the Mayor to execute a Second Amendment to Tower Option and Lease Agreement with New Cingular Wireless to allow additional antennas and related equipment to be installed on a portion of the 800 MHz tower located at 510 Clark Street, Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2013-9-8084; BK 33 APPROVE MOU FOR ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO SUPERIOR CARE Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR ECONOMIC INCENTIVES TO SUPERIOR CARE HOMES, INC. TOWARD SEWER TAP ON FEE FOR THE RELOCATION OF CORPORATE OFFICES AND REHABILITATION FACILITY TO THE PADUCAH COMMERCE PARK AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Board of Commissioners does hereby approve the terms of the Memorandum of Understanding between the City and Superior Care Homes, Inc., which defines the City's commitment to give a cash grant in the amount of $20,000.00 as an economic incentive toward sewer tap -on fees. In accordance with such approval, the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized and directed to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with Superior Care Homes, Inc., which sets forth the terms of the City's commitment with regard to economic incentives. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Kaler 5 . ORD.#2013-9-8085• BK 33 ORDINANCE — INTRODUCTION NOBLE PARK POOL SPRAYPAD CHANGE ORDERS 1 & 2 Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDERS 1 & 2 WITH MURTCO INC FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE NOBLE PARK POOL SPRAYPAD" This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute Change Orders 1 & 2 in the combined amount of $65,600.71 for the City of Paducah's Noble Park Pool Renovations Phase II Project SEPTEMBER 24, 2013 that includes the Noble Park Pool Spraypad Project, decreasing the total contract price to $122,865.29 CITY MANAGER REPORT City Manager Jeff Pederson was out of town. Parks Director Mark Thompson was Acting City Manager. He reminded everyone of the BBQ on the River event September 26 through September 28, 2013. COMMISSIONER COMMENT None were given. PUBLIC COMMENTS None were given. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: October 1, 2013 City Clerk 315