HomeMy WebLinkAbout07/17/07JULY 17, 2007
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at
5:30 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the Assistant City Clerk, the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
WORKSHOP
DOWNTOWN TIF DISTRICT DISCUSSION
Tom Barnett, Planning Director, introduced Mr. Bill Skees with the law firm of Frost,
Brown, and Todd in Louisville, Kentucky. Mr. Skees has been working with TIF districts
in other states for 15-20 years and will be assisting Paducah with the application and
development of a TIF district in the downtown area. He presented a brief power point that
explained what TIF is and the requirements to obtain TIF status. Mr. Skees believes our
riverfront development project fits perfectly with the criteria for a TIF district.
PUBLIC WORKS ORGANIZATION STRUCTURE CHANGE
Earnie Via, Public Works Director, presented a power point with his recommendations for
restructuring the department. With the recent resignation of the Maintenance
Superintendent, Mr. Via believes now would be a good time to realign the department by
eliminating a Superintendent position, consolidating maintenance activities, and a few
other minor changes that will save the City money. His recommendations also include
increasing the salaries of the remaining Superintendents.
Commissioner Watkins asked Mr. Via to provide him with a breakdown of the current
salaries of the Superintendents and the amount of each increase.
COMMISSIONER CONCERNS
Commissioner Coleman expressed appreciation to the Public Works Department for their
quick response to a citizen's request to remove the weeds from around Vice -President
Alben Barkley's monument at 28th & Jefferson Streets.
Commissioner Watkins expressed appreciation to the Police Chief, City Engineer, and
others for their prompt response to Mr. Hack's requests for the Littleville area.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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).
• 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 Coleman, Kaler, Smith, Watkins, and
Mayor Paxton (5).
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: July 24 , 2007
Assistant City Clerk
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