HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/03/09FEBRUARY 3, 2009
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 3,
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).
DELETION FROM AGENDA
City Manager reported that the discussion of the soccer complex has been removed from
the agenda and will be rescheduled.
COMMENTS
Mayor Paxton gave comments regarding the catastrophic event due to the ice storm that
hit Paducah on January 26th and 27th. Lots of people have been out of power since the
storm hit and some may be out of power for another couple of weeks up to a month. Not
sure how long it will take for power to be restored to residents of the City and
McCracken County. Mayor tried to thank everyone that has taken a part in helping
restore power, feed employees, provide shelter to citizens, etc.
WORKSHOP
STAFF REPORTS ON ICE EMERGENCY
Each staff member gave a brief report of their department's involvement in dealing with
the consequences of the storm.
Rick Murphy, City Engineer, has been assisting other departments and is compiling a
debris removal plan. In the past, the City has handled all of the debris removal itself but,
due to the magnitude of debris from the damage of the ice storm, he recommends that the
City hire a management firm to handle the cleanup and disposal, and to guide the City in
complying with the FEMA rules. Three different management firms were interviewed
today. Commissioner Gault participated in the interviews and recommends that the City
should hire one of the firms. She also recommends that this endeavor be done jointly
with the County. The City wants to make sure that all of the paperwork is completed
according to FEMA rules so the City may be eligible for funding. The City Manager
agrees with the recommendation and suggested a motion be made by the Commission to
authorize the Mayor to execute the contract.
Mayor Paxton received a phone call earlier today from Governor Beshear and during the
call he thanked,the governor for his leadership during the time of recovering from the
effgcts ofthe ice storm and for applying for FEMA government assistance. The Mayor
said he his hoping the City will get 100% assistance from FEMA. The city and county
will partner in this project.
MOTION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Mayor be authorized to contract with a consulting firm for the management of the City's
debris removal program.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5).
REPORT FROM AIRPORT AUTHORITY
Richard Roof, Barkley Regional Airport Manager, gave a briefing on airport operations
and disaster recovery from the effects of the ice storm. Per Mr. Roof this has been " .. .
the most complex disaster in the history of the Airport."
Mr. Roof also gave a report on the Airport's activity over the past 18 months. The City
and County have both been big supporters of the Airport. The County engaged a
consultant to study Airport operations and the responses to the suggestions are in the
report. Two challenges the Airport is facing at this time are revenue and the decline of
the economy. This year the Airport is trailing behind is revenue from last year by 12% to
13%.
(A copy of both reports is in the minute file.)
FEBRUARY 3, 2009
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
CONTRACT FOR ANALYSIS OF BUSINESS LICENSE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH MARTIN,
COLSON, HALE, AND HENDERSON, IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $7,500
TO PREPARE A REPORT ON THE RANGE OF POSSIBLE TAX RATES
EXPECTED FOR BUSINESS LICENSE TAX ASSUMING A CHANGE TO NET
INCOME BASIS AND THE SIGNIFICANT ASSOCIATED ASSUMPTIONS FOR
THE CITY OF PADUCAH". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor
is hereby authorized to execute a Contract with Martin, Colson, Hale, and Henderson, in
an amount not to exceed $7,500 to prepare a report on the range of possible tax rates
expected for business license tax assuming a change to net income basis and the
significant associated assumptions for the City of Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2009-2-7517; BK 32; PG
BROOKS STADIUM FENCE REPLACEMENT
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID OF MORRIS FENCE INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF FENCING FOR
BROOKS STADIUM, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah accepts the bid of Morris Fence Inc., in the amount of $20,401.00 for the
purchase of entry fencing for Brooks Stadium, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a
contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Kaler, Watkins and
Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.92009-2-7518; BK 32; PG
CITY MANAGER REPORT
❖ Calendar Items
❖ Distributed Mayor -Commission protocol guidelines. Plan to adopt by municipal
order at a future meeting as is unless Commission wants changes.
❖ No personnel actions
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: February 24 , 2009
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