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At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 6, 2009,
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 Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
PRESENTATIONS
CITY UNITED WAY DRIVE FINAL REPORT
Cindy Medford, Risk Manager and United Way Organizer for the City, and Ashley
Wright, Executive Drive for United Way gave a final update for the United Way
T , Campaign. The City's campaign contributions increased from last year. The total City
contribution was $10,507.97.
FY2008 AUDIT
Jon Perkins, Finance Director, introduced David Hampton, CPA from the firm of Kemper
CPA Group. Mr. Hampton presented the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report
for Year Ending June 30, 2008. A copy of the report will be received and filed.
RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE FEMA
DOCUMENT
Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that a Resolution
entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DIRECTOR TO
EXECUTE DOCUMENTS FOR AND IN BEHALF OF THE CITY TO APPLY FOR
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UNDER THE DISASTER RELIEF ACT THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY DIVISION OF EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT'S PUBLIC
ASSISTANCE PROGRAM," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
MOTION
APPOINT MAYOR PRO -TEM
"J Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that
Commissioner Gayle Kaler be nominated and elected Mayor Pro -Tem of the City of
Paducah, to serve in this capacity until th6,expiration of her present term as City
Commissioner.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Watkins and Mayor
Paxton (4). Commissioner Kaler abstained.
ORDINANCES — EMERGENCY
AUTHORIZE A CONTRCT FOR GAS UTILITY LINE INSTALLATION AND
UTILITY SEPARATION WORK AT THE JULIAN CARROLL CONVENTION
CENTER`,
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY IVITTS PLUMBING
CONTRACTORS, INC., FOR GAS UTILITY LINE INSTALLATION AND UTILITY
SEPARATION WORK AT THE JULIAN CARROLL CONVENTION CENTER, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR
SAME". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Finance Director is hereby
authorized to pay to Ivitts Plumbing Contractors, Inc., the sum of $28,500, for gas utility
line installation and utility separation work at the Julian Carroll Convention Center.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-1-7503; BK 32; PG
AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER WITH CH JOHNSON FOR HOTEL
ANALYSIS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CHANGE ORDER WITH C. H.
JANUARY 6, 2009
JOHNSON CONSULTING, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED
WITH THE TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT IMPLEMENTATION". This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby
authorized to execute a change order with C. H. Johnson Consulting, Inc., in an amount not to
exceed $35,000.00 for updating the feasibility study for TIF districts and for providing proposed
amendments to the operating lease for the convention center, increasing the total cost to
$91,500.00.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-1-7504; BK 32; PG
CITY MANAGER REPORT
❖ The contract for Julian Carroll Convention Center Rehabilitation, Phase Il with
Ray Black & Son, Inc., was discussed to determine if the Commission wanted to
proceed with the base bid plus Alternatives A & B. Commission took an informal
vote and directed Steve Doolittle to proceed with the acceptance of the contract
and to include Alternatives A & B.
❖ Proposed Personnel Actions — no discussion
❖ Calendar Items
❖ Tuesday, February 10th, is KLC Cities' Night in Frankfort
❖ City Manager requested an executive session to interview a Fire Chief candidate
EX.SESSION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
Issues which might 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 Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
OPEN SESSION
Mayor Paxton offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, to come out of
Executive Session into Open Session.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
APPOINT FIRE CHIEF
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Kaler, that the Board
of Commissioners appoint Steve Kyle as the Fire Chief.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
ORDINANCE- INTRODUCTION
AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH STEVE KYLE AS FIRE
CHIEF
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Mayor Paxton, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH AND STEVE KYLE". This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute an Employment
Agreement between the City of Paducah and Steve Kyle for employment as Fire Chief.
JANUARY 6, 2009
EX. SESSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
Collective bargaining with, public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: January 13 , 2009
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