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Home My WebLink About01-07-2014JANUARY 7, 2014 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 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 Will Hancock, Paducah Tilghman High School senior, led the pledge. CHRISTMAS PARADE FLOAT WINNERS Mark Thompson, Mallory Gentry, and Mayor Kaler presented awards to the winners for - the 2013 Christmas parade. The theme was "The Magic of Christmas". The awards were given to the following winners: Non Float: 1st: Jerry Wurth 2nd: Jason's Collision 3rd: Rhythm Factory Religious Float: 1st Reidland United Methodist 2nd: Harmony Baptist Church 3rd: Ninth Street Tabernacle Youth Drill Team: 1st: Mayfield Elementary Cheerleaders 2nd: Silver Linings Home School Colorguard There were not three in this category Band: 1st: Paducah Tilghman Band of Blue 2nd: McCracken County Mustangs Band There were not three in this category School Float: 1st: Paducah Public Schools 2nd: MSU Paducah There were not three in this category Themed Float: 1st: Cub Scouts Pack #20 2nd: Pizza Inn 3rd: Goodwin Farms 4th: Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church 5th: Girl Scouts Troop #395 MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for the December 17, 2013, City Commission meeting 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 Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). APPOINTMENT COMMISSIONERS OF WATER WORKS Mayor Kaler made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Jim Wheeler and William T. Clayton as members of the Commissioners of Water Works. These terms will expire January 6, 2018. Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Kaler in reappointing Jim Wheeler and William T. Clayton as members of the Commissioners of Water Works. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). 357 JANUARY 7, 2014 MUNICIPAL ORDER PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, 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. (MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). 2014 NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS "OUR TOWN" GRANT APPLICATION Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH PLANNING DEPARTMENT IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COLUMBIA THEATER TASK FORCE AND THE PADUCAH FILM SOCIETY TO APPLY FOR THE 2014 OUR TOWN MATCHING GRANT FUNDED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS FOR $81,500, FOR THE COLUMBIA THEATER PROJECT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). MO.#1752; BK 9 DECLARATION OF SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY —1235 SOUTH 5TH STREET Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE SALE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1235 SOUTH 5TH STREET FOR AND IN CONSIDERATION OF $175 TO JULIEANN ROSE," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). MO.#1753; BK 9 ORDINANCES — ADOPTION AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR PADUCAH LEVEE REPAIRS SUSTAINED DURING THE 2011 FLOOD Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FOR REHABILITATION OF A FEDERAL FLOOD CONTROL WORK". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a Cooperation Agreement between the United States of America, Department of the Army Corps of Engineers for rehabilitation assistance for damages sustained to the City of Paducah Levee System during the 2011 Flood pursuant to Public Law 84-99 as documented in the USACE's Project Information Reports approved by the Division Engineer on November 21, 2013. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2014-1-8110; BK 33 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION SALE OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 WASHINGTON STREET ON BEHALF OF PADUCAH WATER Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY HELD FOR THE USE AND BENEFIT OF THE COMMISSIONERS OF WATERWORKS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, DBA PADUCAH WATER". This ordinance is summarized as follows: In this Ordinance the City of Paducah ("City") approves the sale of surplus real property located at 401 Washington Street, Paducah, Kentucky pursuant to a Real Estate Purchase Agreement dated August 13, 2013 by and between Paducah Water and Great Rivers, L.L.C., an Illinois limited liability company, 358 JANUARY 7, 2014 359 for and in consideration of TWO HUNDRED FIFTY THOUSAND AND 00/100 DOLLARS ($250,000.00) and in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the aforesaid agreement. This Ordinance further authorizes the Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for the use and benefit of Paducah Water to execute and deliver a special warranty deed of conveyance of the surplus property. 2013 KY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY LEPP GRANT AWARD Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH ACCEPTING A 2013 LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts grant funds in the amount of $4,400 through the Office of Homeland Security for a reimbursable 2013 Law Enforcement Protection Program Grant Award to purchase body armors for police officers to be used by the Paducah Police Department. This award does not require a local cash match. Further, the Mayor is authorized to execute a grant agreement and all documents relating thereto for the grant award. CITY MANAGER REPORT Mr. Pederson asked for an executive session to discuss a personnel issue. MAYOR & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Comm. Wilson talked about the grand opening for the Murray State University's Paducah Regional Campus. She thinks our community will benefit greatly from the location of the school. PUBLIC COMMENTS None were given. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: 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 Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: January 14, 2014 City Clerk Mayor —r�—n