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HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/24/06140 OCTOBER 24, 2006 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, October 24, 2006, at 6:00 p.m., Mayor Paxton presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ADDITIONS/DELETIONS Item V(A), Sale of Property to William Clark Museum, was pulled from the agenda. PRESENTATION % VETERANS DAY COMMITTEE "THANK YOU" Larry McCullough, Chairman of the Veteran's Day Parade Committee, thanked the City for its support of the parade for the last 11 years. He presented a plaque thanking Leo Ford for his support and dedication for working on the Veteran's Day Parade. MAYOR'S STATEMENT Mayor Paxton informed the public that the local firefighter's union has filed a lawsuit for punitive damages against Commissioner Smith, Commissioner Sirk, City Manager and himself as individuals. UPDATE RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT Tom Barnett, Planning Director, reported that JJR Development will be coming back to discuss the draft of the riverfront plan and hopes to finalize the plan. They will be here on November 8 and 9 for public input. So far Sen. McConnell has helped the City with funding from the federal government in the amount of $5.3 million. He has put in the appropriations budget another $4.6 million. MINUTES Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the reading of the Minutes for October 10, 2006, be waived and that the Minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH WATER WORKS Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Danny Orazine as a member of the Commissioners of Water Works to replace Harold Alston who has resigned. This term will expire January 6, 2008." Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Paxton in appointing Danny Orazine as a member of the Commissioners of Water Works. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD Mayor Paxton made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint Diane Bedwell to the Civic Beautification Board. This term will expire July 1, 2010." Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Paxton in appointing Diane Bedwell to the Civic Beautification Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the following documents be received and filed: 141 OCTOBER 24, 2006 DOCUMENTS 1. Certificate of Insurance: (a) Charles Crooks Concrete Right of Way Bond: (a) Charles Crooks Concrete 2. Contracts/Agreements: (a) David Williams & Associates for Installation of Bonded Rubber Surfacing for Blackburn and Keiler Parks (2006-9-7180) (b) Reimbursement Agreement with Paducah Water for Olivet Church Road Left Turn Lane at James Sanders Boulevard (2006-9-7173) (c) Paducah Water — Original Resolution and Copy of Deed of Release for Property Located at 117 South First Street (2006-9-7171) 3. Deeds: (a) Commissioner's Deeds for Property Located at: • 2226 Seitz Street • 2221, 2229, and 2315 Center Street • 233 Hayes Avenue 4. Notice of Cancellation for the Meeting of October 17, 2006 for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah, Kentucky BIDS PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT VACUUM STREET SWEEPER WITH BROOM ASSIST 1. Municipal Equipment 2. CMI Equipment 3. Tymco *= bid accepted Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL CHANGES Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the following list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). SUSTAINING FUND CONTRIBUTION TO MCCRACKEN COUNTY COMMUNITY CAREER ENDOWMENT, INC. Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,000 TO THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY COMMUNITY CAREER ENDOWMENT, INC., FOR PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT WORK," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1238; BK 6; PG Charles Hamilton, Vice President of the McCracken County Community Career Endowment Committee, distributed information about the endowment and expressed the Committee's appreciation City's support and hopes it will continue in the future. 2007 HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN PREMIUM ADJUSTMENT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING PREMIUMS FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT PLAN FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007 FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). M.O.#1239; BK 6; PG 142 OCTOBER 24, 2006 Greg Carlton, Peel & Holland, report this calendar year has so far been a good year. Per capita seen some increases, total claims basis seen some improvement. Overall Peel & Holland is suggesting increase costs approximately 5.27% on average this is below over the 10% average trend in the Southeast for healthcare costs. The City placed re -insurance coverage out to bid and had a total of 5 responses with Mutual of Omaha providing the best costs. Peel & Holland suggests the City accept the bid of Mutual of Omaha. No change in fee structure that Peel & Holland charges. He also discussed premium increases. Increases will be higher for tobacco users. ORDINANCES — ADOPTION 2006 KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM GREENWAY TRAILS PROJECT Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT FOR A 2006 KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION ENHANCEMENT GRANT REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM AWARD FROM THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a Grant Agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for a Transportation Enhancement Grant Reimbursement Program Award up to an amount of $500,000.00 for the Greenway Trails Project. This portion of the project is for the construction of the trail along the floodwall from Schultz Park to the Brookport Bridge. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.42006-10-7191; BK 31; PG ACCEPT 2006 RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM AWARD Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY GOVERNOR'S OFFICE FOR LOCAL DEVELOPMENT FOR A 2006 RECREATIONAL TRAILS GRANT PROGRAM AWARD". This ordinance is summarized as follows: Authorizing and directing the Mayor to execute a Grant Agreement with the Kentucky Governor's Office for Local Development for a 2006 Recreational Trails Grant Program Award in the amount of $50,000.00 to be used to purchase and install a pre -built bridge for a section of the Greenway Trails Project. The City's matching portion for this project will be in the amount of $75,000.00. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2006-10-7192; BK 31; PG PURCHASE SMOKE DETECTORS FOR FIRE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BIDS FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF SMOKE DETECTORS TO BE DISTRIBUTED BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Cole Electric Supply, Inc., in the total amount of $29,996.80, for smoke detectors with 10 year lithium battery to be distributed by the Paducah Fire Department to low-income families. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2006-10-7193; BK 31; PG PURCHASE THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS W/TRUCK MOUNTED CHARGERS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF SAMSON INDUSTRIAL FOR THE PURCHASE OF THERMAL IMAGING CAMERAS FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FOR SAID PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized 143 OCTOBER 24, 2006 as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby accepts the bid of Samson Industrial for the purchase of thermal imaging cameras in the amount of $27,540.00 for use by the Paducah Fire Department, authorizes the Finance Director to transfer funds for said purchase, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Guess, Sirk, Smith and Mayor Paxton (5). ORD.#2006-10-7194; BK 31; PG ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION PURCHASE EASEMENT OF FOUR RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PARKING LOT Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PERPETUAL EASEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND WESTERN KENTUCKY REGIONAL MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION ADVISORY BOARD, INC., DBA FOUR RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR PARKING LOT AREA LOCATED ON THE SOUTHSIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN NORTH FOURTH AND NORTH FIFTH STREETS AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF $100,000 IN $25,000/YEAR PAYMENTS FOR FOUR YEARS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah authorizes the Mayor to execute a Perpetual Easement with Western Kentucky Regional Mental Health and Mental Retardation Advisory Board, Inc., DBA Four Rivers Behavioral Health for parking lot area located on southside of Jefferson Street between North Fourth and North Fifth Streets and authorizing and directing the Finance Director to make payments in the amount of $25,000 over a four year period. PURCHASE STREET SWEEPER Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF MUNICIPAL EQUIPMENT, FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE VACUUM STREET SWEEPER WITH BROOM ASSIST, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of Municipal Equipment in the total amount of $171,616.00, for one vacuum street sweeper with broom assist for use in the Public Works Department/Street Division, and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. GREG CARLTON CONTRACT FOR HEALTH INSURANCE Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH GREGORY W. CARLTON FOR CONSULTING SERVICES REGARDING HEALTH INSURANCE". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized and directed to execute a contract with Gregory W. Carlton in the amount of $57,000.00 for consulting services on issues pertaining to the administration of the City of Paducah's health insurance for 2007. APPROVE OLIVET VILLAGE SUBDIVISION Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING THE PROPOSED FINAL SUBDIVISION FALCONITE/HIPP, LLC, FOR PROPERTY LOCATED ADJACENT TO OLIVET CHURCH ROAD AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENTS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approve final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed subdivision of property of Falconite/Hipp, LLC, for 26.10 acres located adjacent to Olivet Church Road, and accepting the dedication of right of way and easements. In addition, the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to subscribe a certificate of approval on the plat. FINAL ANNEXATION FOR OLIVET VILLAGE Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY FINALIZING THE 144 OCTOBER 24, 2006 ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DEFINNG ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving final annexation of a tract of property contiguous to the present city limits, located adjacent to Olivet Church Road, containing 26.89 acres more or less. ANNEXATION AGREEMENT FOR OLIVET VILLAGE Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ANNEXATION AGREEMENT WITH FALCONITE & HIPP, LLC." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City Commission does hereby approve the annexation agreement for Olivet Village to be executed by and between the City of Paducah and Falconite & Hipp, LLC. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute the annexation agreement for and in behalf of the City of Paducah, Kentucky. APPROVE ZONING DESIGNATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF THE INFORMATION AGE PARK Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONING DESIGNATION FOR 49.091 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4360 ROY LEE ROAD AND BEING ADJACENT TO THE INFORMATION AGE PARK, AND AMENDING THE PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE SO AS TO EFFECT SUCH REZONING." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Designating POP (Planned Office Park) for property located at 4360 Roy Lee Road and directing an amendment to the Paducah Zoning Ordinance so as to effect such rezoning. APPROVE CHANGE TO ELECTRONIC SIGNS Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 126-76, SIGN REGULATIONS, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That Sec. 126-76, Sign Regulations, of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, be amended to allow electronic signs to change once every 30 seconds. FINAL ANNEXATION FOR PROPERTY LOCATED WEST OF THE INFORMATION AGE PARK Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY FINALIZING THE ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DEFINING ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving final annexation of a tract of property contiguous to the present city limits, located west of the Information Age Park, containing 49.091 acres more or less. REVISION TO LANDSCAPE REGULATIONS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Sirk, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 83, OF CHAPTER 126, ZONING, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby amends Section 126-83, Landscape Regulations, of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the Code of Ordinances to not allow chain link, barbed wire, stock wire, chicken wire and similar types fences in the front yard. 145 OCTOBER 24, 2006 LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY, COUNTY AND KENTUCKY OAKS MALL FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LETTER OF UNDERSTANDING WITH KENTUCKY OAKS MALL COMPANY FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Board of Commissioners hereby approves the Letter of Understanding between the City of Paducah, McCracken County, and Kentucky Oaks Mall Company, for the Olivet Church Road Improvement Project and authorizes the Mayor to execute same. AGREEMENT FOR OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT APPRAISAL SERVICES Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH G. HERBERT PRITCHETT & ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE OLIVET CHURCH ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT". This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized and directed to execute an Agreement with G. Herbert Pritchett & Associates, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $50,000.00 for appraisal services for approximately 30 right of way acquisitions associated with the Olivet Church Road Improvement Project. MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN CITY, COUNTY, IDA, AND INFINITI PLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC. Commissioner Sirk offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY APPROVING THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY, THE PADUCAH MCCRACKEN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, AND INFINITI PLASTIC TECHNOLOGIES, INC., WITH• RESPECT TO A PUBLIC PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WHICH DOCUMENTS THE AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES AS TO THE REIMBURSEMENT OF CONSTRUCTION OVERAGES RESULTING FROM THE PUBLIC PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah approves a Memorandum of Understanding among the City, the County, the IDA and Infiniti, to offset construction overages owed by Infiniti. CITY MANAGER REPORT • Mark Thompson, Parks Services Director, reported on Halloween activities through Parks. Skatepark Grand Opening will be this weekend at 11:00 a.m. Oak Grove Cemetery Drama was cancelled this year due to weather but Parks is planning on having it again next year. • City Manager — tomorrow is the Director's Employee Appreciation Luncheon • Calendar Items • Cancel November 7th Workshop due to the election being held on that day? Consensus of Board — yes. • Looking at December 4th to be the Commission Advance for the outgoing commission and the incoming commission. Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: November 14 , 2006 jwwmwoh&c� City Clerk - �St Mayor—