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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/13/79No. 14 Proceedings of Board of Commissioners I O y of Paducah February 13. 1979 At a regular meeting of the Board of Commissioners held on February 13, 1979 Mayor Murphy presided and upon call of the Roll the following answered to their names: Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . The first order of business to come before the Board was the grievance of Ralph Mitchell and Marvin King (Step #4) , whereupon they were objecting to being required to submit a doctor's statement for each day of sick leave used. Corporation Counsel, W. David Denton, presented the case to the Board, whereupon Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that upon request of Floyd Keeling, President, Local 1586 AFSCME, I move that the Board go into Executive Session for the purpose of discusssing the grievances of Ralph Mitchell and Marvin King. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . The Board reconvened in the Commission Chamber at 7:45 p.m. whereupon Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, I move that the grievance of Ralph Mitchell and Marvin King be upheld and the one day doctor's statement requirement be revoked. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the reading of the Minutes for January 23 and February 6, 1979 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, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumely, , that the following bids be received and filed: 1. For the 1928 General Fire Truck: A. 0. Miller W. L. Luther Gordon Hancock Wells TV & Appliance Woody Winfree Wayne McKenzie Walter Gregory David Pearson C. J. Johnston James Stone C. A. Hays Carl Horntrop , Jr. Carroll Traylor, M.D. Nancy Jo Pope 2. For a new pickup truck for the Street Department: Rudd -Woodall Allan Rhodes Wilson Chevrolet 3. For expansion and renovation of the West Kentucky Easter Seal Center for Crippled Children and Adults: Gene Grief and Sons, Inc. Harold Swift Construction Marlie Conner Construction. Grievance hearing: Marvin L' King & Ralph Mitchell Receive & file bids: For 1928 General Fire Truck Pickup truck for Street Dept. Expansion & renovation of f` West Ky. . Easter Seal Center No. 15 Proceedings of Rnard of RommiRsiona3z City of Paducah February 13, 1979 CEMETERY LOTS: Mark Culp - Old addition Ludie Williamson - Rushing Freddie mae Kelley -Rushing Ralph J. Petty - Rushing A --- Bernice K. Echols - Rushing George Reeves - Rushing A---- Birdie / Birdie Reeves - Rushing v' Earl w. Cron - Old addition Mrs. Tracy Culp - Old additionjl William T. Houser - employed Floorlwall - temp. opr. . JNovle C. Free - claim - withdrawn Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that the Board of Commissioners approve the sale by the City of Paducah of the following cemetery lots, and that the City Clerk be authorized to execute a deed of conveyance to said cemetery graves: 1. Jessie M. Smith for Mark Culp, Grave No. 17 in Lot 295, Section 19, Old Addition of Oak Grove Cemetery, for the sum of $125.00 (Receipt No. 24023) . 2. Ludie Williamson the Northeast corner of Lot 293, Block 6, Rushing Addition, for the sum of $100.00 (Receipt No. 24013) . 3. Freddie Mae Kelley the Southeast corner of Lot 299, Block 6, Rushing Addition, for the sum of $100.00 (Receipt No. 24019) . 4. Ralph James Petty the Southeast - A corner of Lot 317, Block 6, Rushing Addition, for the sum of $100.00 (Receipt No. 24016) . 5. Bernice K. Echols the Southwest corner of Lot 35, Block 6, Rushing Addition, for the sum of $100.00 (Receipt No. 24021) . 6. George Reeves the Southeast corner of Lot 29, Block 6, Rushing Addition, for the sum of $100.00 (Receipt No. 24025) . 7. Birdie Reeves the Northeast corner of Lot 29, Block 6, Rushing Addition, for the sum of $100.00 (Receipt No. 24027) . -8. Earl W. Cron, Graves 11 and 12 of Lot 292, Section 19, Old Addition to Oak Grove, for the sum of $250.00 (Receipt No. 24024). 9. Mrs. Tracy Culp, grave No. 24 in Section 19 , Lot No. 294 , Old Addition of Oak Grove Cemetery, for the sum of $125.00 (Receipt No. 24030) . Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, that upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be made in the Floodwall Department: 1. William T. Houser be employed as temporary pump operator, at a salary of $2.56 per hour, retroactive to January 24, 1979. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the claim of Noble C. Free, in the amount of $615.92, for damage to his 1968 Chevrolet and his glasses, caused by a hole in the alley at Broad and Gum Streets (hole was covered by snow and could not be seen) on January 24, 1979 be approved, and that the City Treasurer be authorized to pay said claim after first obtaining a complete and final release. After discussion, Commissioner Grumley withdrew his motion and Commissioner Coleman withdrew his second. WITHDRAWN. Mr. Denton will discuss with safety officer, Elmer Crounch. No. 16 Proceedings of Board of Commissioners City of Paducah February 13, 1979 Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman that upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be made in the Street Department: 1. William G. Jennings, collector in the Refuse Department, be promoted to truck driver in the Street Department, at a salary of $4.62 per hour, retroactive to January 15, 1979. 2. The following Class B Mechanics be promoted to Class A Mechanic at a salary of $5.21 per hour, retroactive to February 12, 1979: Edward A. Clark Gary Jackson Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Meeks offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, that upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be made in the Refuse Department: 1. Robert Diehl, collector, be placed under Civil Service, effective February 13, 1979. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Meeks offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, that upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be made in the Maintenance Department: 1. The following Maintenance helpers be promoted to No. 2 Maintenance Man, at a salary of $4.86 per hour, retroactive to February 12, 1979: David Reed W. C. Owen 2. The resignation of Stephen LeNeave , No. 2 maintenance man, be received and accepted, retroactive to January 25, 1979. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Meeks offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, that upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be made in the Planning and Community Development Department: 1. Roger Brandon be employed as housing inspector, at a salary of $850.00 per month, effective February 19, 1979. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, that the City Manager be authorized to execute a one year extension of the personal services agreement with Gene Bearden, for a monthly sum of $850.00 pursuant to all terms and conditions as set forth in the attached letter, dated February 14, 1979, for servicing motor vehicles and equipment belonging to the Paducah Police Department. m . G. Jennings promoted to truck driver in Street Dept. Edward A. Clark & Gary Jackson promoted to Class A Mechanics Robert Diehl, collector, under Civil Service David Reed & W. C. Owen pro- moted to No. 2 Maintenance Man Stephen LeNeave resignation Roer Brandon employed as housing inspector - Community Dev. one year extension with Gene Bearden - service police vehicles No. 17 City of Paducah February 13. 1979i Proceedings of Board of C;nmmi�cinnPrc C Sell 1928 Fire truck to C.J. Johnston Approve private collector's permits for Ray Robey Disposal Service & S & S Disposal Service Extend payment of 1st half taxes thru 2/15/79 Receive & file: certificate of Ins. for Joe Lindley Small Cities Grant Contract with CFI - Yazoo mowers for Parks Dept. Contract with Ky. . Machinery Front end loader - Refuse Dept. Proposal of Meidingder & Assoc. Police & Firemen's Pension Fund study Certificate of Ins. - Ed Downs & Soji 4, - Paducah Water Works report - Jan., 1979. Contract w/ Petter Supply Co. - fire hose Paducah Transit Co. - months of Nov. & Dec., 1978. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded, by Commissioner Meeks, that the City of Paducah accept the bid of C. J. Johnston, in the amount of $2,155.00, for sale of the 1928 General Fire Truck; and that the City Clerk be authorized to give C. J. Johnston a bill of sale upon receipt of payment in full. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, that upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the applications of Ray Robey Disposal Service and S & S Disposal Service for private collector's permits for the period of January 1, 1979 to July 1, 1979, be approved. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, that the deadline for payment of the first half of ad valorem taxes for 1978-79 be extended to and including February 15, 1979 as the final date for payment without penalty. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificate of Insurance issued by United States Fidelity & Guaranty Company covering Joe Lindley. 2. Executed copy of Small Cities Grant No. B -78 -DN -21-0054. 3. Executed contract between the City and CFI Lawn and Garden Equipment for two (2) Yazoo riding mowers for use ' by the Parks & Recreation Department. 4. Executed contract between the City and Kentucky Machinery, Inc. for one Fiat -Allis FL14C Crawler Front End Loader to be used by the Refuse Department. 5. Proposal of Meidinger & Associates, Inc., for professional services in preparing an actuarial study of the Police and Firemen's Pension Fund. 6. Certificate of Insurance issued by The Aetna Casualty and Surety Company covering Ed Downs & Son, Inc. 7. Report of the Paducah Water Works for the month of January, 1979. 8. Executed contract between the City and Petter Supply Company, for 4,000 feet of Goodrich Fire King hose. 9. Reports of Paducah Transit Company, Inc . , for the months of November and December, 1978. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, that upon recommendation of the City Manager, I move that the following personnel changes be made in the Police Department: No. 18 Proceedings of Board of Commissioners City of Paducah February 13, 1979 1. The following be employed as patrolmen, at a salary of $805.00 per month , retroactive to February 12, 1979: Darrell Eugene Burkhart, 8: 00 a.m. Samuel Smith, 8: 01 a.m., Randall Williams, 8:02 a.m. Billy Quinton, 8:03 a.m. Terry M. Bauer, 8:04 a.m. Ronald L. Strode, 8:05 a.m. James Thompson, 8:06 a.m. Larry G. Zacheretti , 8:07 a.m. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . as follows: Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of resolutions by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that a resolution authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Kentucky Department of Justice, Bureau of Corrections, pertaining to the policies governing the custody and treatment of state offenders lodged in the Paducah City Jail, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted accord- ing to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . as follows: Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of resolutions by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that a resolution requesting the City Manager to advertise for bids for the purchase of a computerized accounting system to be used by the Finance Department, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . follows: Commissioner Meeks offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, as WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of resolutions by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that a resolution authorizing the City Manager to approve certain overtime pay for supervisors and foremen in the City's Public Service Depart- ments, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (4) . Commissioner Meeks voted "NAY" (1) . Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, as follows: Policemen employed: Darrell E. Burkhart Samuel Smith ?Randall williams a Billy Quinton Terry M. bauer ,Ronald L. Strode James Thompson Larry G. Zacheretti Agreement with Ky. . Dept. d Justice - bureau of Cor- rections - (keeping prisone* Adv. computerized account- ing system - Finance Dept. Overtime pay for super- visors & foremen - Public Service Depts . Proceedings of Adv. heating & air conditioning for City Hall Annex Adv. re -roofing Flood Control Maintenance Bldg. Amen 2-47 - non -civil service add 2 new positions & change 2 titles Accept bid of Midwest Fire & Safety Equipment Co. for "Jaws of life'tequipment Board of Commissioners Chy of Paducah No. February 13, 1979 WHEREAS,, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of resolutions by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that a resolution requesting the City Manager to advertise for bids for the purchase and installation of a new heating and air conditioning system for the City Hall Annex, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman,, Grumley , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . follows: Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, as WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of resolutions by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that a resolution requesting the City Manager to advertise for bids for re -roofing the Flood Control Maintenance Shop Building, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . as follows: Commissioner Coleman offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Grumley, , WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the ' adoption of ordinances by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that an ordinance amending Section 2-47(a) "Non -Civil Service Employees Generally" by adding two new positions and changing the title of two positions, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll,, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . as follows: Commissioner Grumley offered- motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that an ordinance accepting the bid of Midwest Fire and Safety Equipment Company, Inc., for sale to the City of one Hurst Model 32A "Jaws - of -Life" equipment, for the sum of $5,168.10, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law; this being the second and final reading. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, , Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . follows: -1. Commissioner Meeks offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, as 19 No. go Proceedings of Board of Commissioners City of Paducah February 13, 1979 WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that an ordinance amending sections 28-29 and 28-30, Liability Insurance and Agreement in Lieu of Liability Insurance of Article II, Street Cuts, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, increasing the amounts of insurance required, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law; this being the second and final reading. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . as follows: Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that an ordinance accepting the bid of Gene Grief and Sons, Inc . , authorizing the expenditure of the sum of $55,000.00 from Community Development Block Grant Funds for the expansion and renovation of the West Kentucky Easter Seal Center for Handicapped Children and Adults, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . follows: Commissioner Puryear offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Meeks, as WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that an ordinance accepting the bid of Wilson Chevrolet - Cadillac, Inc. for sale to the City of Paducah of one new 1979 Fleetside pickup truck, to be used by the Street Department, for the net amount of $4,975.00, and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Mayor Murphy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Puryear, as follows: WHEREAS, Kentucky Revised Statutes permit the adoption of ordinances by reference to a summary thereof; I therefore move that an ordinance amending sub -section (a) of Section 10-52, "Civil Service" of the Code of Ordinances, increasing the number of Mechanic Class "B" positions from one to three and adding the position of Tire Repair Attendant and as appended in full hereto be introduced and adopted according to law. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Commissioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Commissioner Grumley offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Coleman, that the Board of Commissioners go into Executive Session for the purpose of dis- cussing personnel and real estate matters. Adopted on call of the Roll, Yeas, Com - amend Sec. 28-29 & 28-30 - liability Ins. in lieu of Ins. - Street cuts Accept bid of Gene Grief & Sons - Spend $55,000 from Com. Dev. . funds for expansion & renovation of Easter Seal Center Accept bid of Wilson Chevrolet - truck for Steeet Dept. pickup Amend Section 10-52 - Street Dept. - Civil Service - increase mechanic & re-establish position of tire repair- men Executive Session - personnel & real estate Procoodings of Board of Commissioners No. 21 Chy of Paducah February 13, 1979 missioners Coleman, Grumley, Meeks, Puryear and Mayor Murphy (5) . Upon conclusion of the Executive Session the Board reconvened in the Commission Chamber whereupon the Mayor announced there was no further business. On motion the meeting adjourned. APPROVED: ;�a, �- /, /%%7- City Clerk l rz� w I Mayor