HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/19/08FEBRUARY 19, 2008
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 19,
2008, at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Pro Tem Coleman presided, and upon call of the roll by the
City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Kaler, Smith,
Watkins, and Mayor Pro Tem Coleman (4). Mayor Paxton was absent (1).
PRESENTATION
ICE STORM RESPONSE BRIEFING
Earnie Via, Public Works Director, reported on the ice storm that hit Paducah on
February l lt". Crews started working 12 -hour shifts around the clock through February
13th. They worked 95-1/2 hours of overtime and used 7,000 gallons of brine and 150 tons
of salt. Due to the amount of storm debris, the compost facility is almost to capacity.
Next week a contract will be brought before the Commission to hire grinder services for
the facility.
APPOINTMENT
ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD
Commissioner Coleman made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, upon the
recommendation of Mayor Paxton, I move that the Board of Commissioners reappoint
Raymond E. McLennan as a member of the Electric Plant Board. This term will expire
February 6, 2012."
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in reappointing Raymond E.
McLennan as a member of the Electric Plant Board.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Pro
Tem Coleman (4).
MOTIONS
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
following bids be received and filed:
BIDS
PARKS SERVICES
PRECAST RESTROOM FACILITY FOR NOBLE PARK
1. CXT, Inc.
2. Modular Connections
3. AES Precast
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Pro
Tem Coleman (4).
ORDINANCE - EMERGENCY
ACCEPT BIDS FOR RESTROOMS AT SKATEPARK
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ACCEPTING THE BID OF MODULAR CONNECTIONS, LLC FOR THE
PURCHASE OF A PRECAST RESTROOM FACILITY FOR NOBLE PARK, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: Accept the bid of Modular Connections, LLC, for
the purchase of a pre -cast restroom facility in the total amount of $94,599.00 for Noble
Park and authorize the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Pro
Tem Coleman, (4). ORD.#2008-2-7393; BK 31; PG
PRESENTATION
GREATER PADUCAH SUSTAINABILITY (GPS RECYCLING)
Merle Paschedag, Chairman of the GPS, reported that GPS began recycling in April
2007. They have had 11 events and collected 110 tons. Their membership consists of
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corporate/in-kind sponsors, business members and regular members for a total
membership of 490 members. Over 100+ volunteers are at each recycling event and
there is a staff of 14 volunteer members. Long-term goals are as follows:
• To assist in the development and realization of a sustainable, full service
recycling program utilized by the City of Paducah and McCracken County
residents.
• To assist Purchase Area counties in establishing sustainable recycling programs.
• To develop and implement other long term environmentally focused sustainability
programs to benefit the Purchase Area.
The recycling plan has three phases:
• First, in 2008, establish a staff operated facility with weekly drop-off hours.
• Second, in 2009/10, work to solve commercial recycling needs and start curbside
recycling.
• Third, in 2010/12, curbside recycling is fully operating and the drop-off center
will continue to support bulk drop-off recyclable items.
Ann Waldrop and Katherine Van Hughes initiated a Recycling Group Club at Paducah
Tilghman. So far the program has been very successful.
Darryl Pea and Michael Jones gave their support to the program
GPS is offering to commit $10,000 to $15,000 of in-kind value towards the cost share of
the current state grant and will commit to $10,000 in a cash match. They are now
requesting the City to establish a city -county committee to create a recycling plan for
Paducah and McCracken County, to apply for the 2008 Kentucky Recycling Grant (due
April ls), and to assist in securing a sorting/drop-off facility. Mr. Paschedag suggested
the DES building on North 32"d Street.
The Commission agreed they all are in support of recycling and gave their support to
GPS. Approval was given to have the City help prepare the grant application to the state.
Deadline for the application is April 1St. Commissioner Kaler volunteered to spearhead
the committee to develop a recycling plan. Commission also requested GPS and the
committee come back and give an update.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• Proposed personnel actions - no discussion
• Acting City Manager, Steve Doolittle -A memo was distributed in your
packet introducing the proposal to create a "Paducah Renaissance Agency"
The City Manager wanted to introduce you to the concept. (A copy of the
memo is in the minute file.)
Commission agreed the timing is good to make a change (if a change is
made) due to the vacancies created in the Planning Department and at Main
Street but want more time to think about the issue. Want to make sure
everyone involved is kept informed.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Renzulli, resident of Lowertown, asked for clarification of the Renaissance Board. If
agencies retain their independence, what would be the function of the new agency?
Monica Bilak, resident of Lowertown — Is this going to help the City save money?
Since the Commission received the memo last Friday, they do not have enough
information to answer at this time.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
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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 Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and Mayor Pro
Tem Coleman, (4).
Upon motion meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: February 26 , 2008
Jaqvml" Ast—ock
City Clerk