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HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-2014444 July 22, 2014 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, July 22, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Kaler presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). INVOCATION State Representative Gerald Watkins gave the invocation. PRESENTATIONS MCCRACKEN COUNTY HUMANE SOCIETY PALS & PAWS DAY CAMP Eagle Scout Kyle Johnson gave a report about the day camp he organized as part of his Eagle Scout project. The camp was for ages 12 — 15 and was held during the week of June 16-20, 2014 at the McCracken County Humane Society facility. Each day students were paired with a dog and learned about proper care, grooming and clicker training techniques. POLICE AND FIRE FIGHTERS' PENSION FUND Chairman Leon Dodge requested a 2% percent raise on behalf of the 60 members of the pension fund. The last time the members had a cost of living increase was in 2008. This item will be brought before the Commission for a vote in the near future. ANNOUNCEMENTS Rep. Watkins announced that the State has approved $3.7 million to improve Kentucky Avenue from 12th Street to 16`" Street. He also announced that the State will be giving an additional $500,000 to repair the intersection of KY 1322 and U.S. 62 in McCracken County. Mayor Kaler announced the U. S. Department of Energy has awarded approximately $420 million over the next three years to Fluor Federal Services, Inc. for deactivation activities at the Paducah Gaseous Diffusion Plant. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for the June 24, 2014, June 30, 2014, July 1, 2014 and July 15, 2014 City Commission meetings 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 Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). APPOINTMENTS PADUCAH- McCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY Mayor Kaler made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Jim Smart as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency. This term will expire June 30, 2018." Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in reappointing Jim Smart as a member of the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). MUNICIPAL HOUSING COMMISSION Mayor Kaler made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Jipaum Askew -Robinson as a member of the Municipal Housing Commission. This term will expire July 22, 2018." Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in reappointing Jipaum Askew -Robinson as a member of the Municipal Housing Commission. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). 445 July 22, 2014 PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY RIVERPORT AUTHORITY Mayor Kaler made the following appointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby appoint David Mast, to fill the unexpired term of Greg Menke who has resigned, to the Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority. This term will expire September 26, 2017." Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in appointing David Mast to the Paducah - McCracken County Riverport Authority,. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). MOTIONS R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Notices of Cancellation For the City of Paducah Board of Commissioners Meetings for June 17, 2014 and July 8, 2014 2. Certificate of Liability Insurance and Right of Way Bond for Hays Backhoe and Concrete 3. Performance Bond for Youngblood. Excavating Contracting, LLC for the Noble Park Lake Bank Stabilization Project (ORD # 2014-06-8149) 4. Quitclaim Deed for 228 South 17'h Street with George Vollmer 5. Commissioner's Deed for 625 George Street 6. Contracts For Services a. Paducah Concert Band (City Manager Approval) b. Paducah -McCracken County Convention & Visitors Bureau (ORD # 2014-6- 8157) 7. Contracts/Agreements: a. Change in 'I'erms Agreen-lent with Banterra Bank for revolving line of credit for Fountain Avenue and Lower Town Neighborhood Revitalization Project (ORD # - 2014-05-8143) b. Engineering -Public Works Department One -Year Renewal Agreement with Bluegrass Fire Equipment Company, Inc. for the Structural Firefighting Turnout Gear for use by the City of Paducah Fire Department (ORD # 2013-03-8017) c. Memorandum of Understanding with Genova Products and G.P.E.D.C., Inc. for 5400 Commerce Drive (ORD # 2014-07-8162) d. Contract with T & T Cleaning for event set-up and cleaning services at the Robert Cherry Civic Center (City Manager Approval) e. Agreement with Shawnee Professional Services for the Olivet Church Road Improvement Project (ORD # 2014-07-8160) f. Agreement with Nichols Electric Company, LLC for the Fire Station #I Generator Project (ORD # 2014-07-8161) g. 2014-2015 KY Pride Fund Household Hazardous Waste Management Grant Agreement (ORD # 2014-07-8159) h. Financial Advisor Agreement with Raymond James & Associates, Inc. for the Police and Firefighters Pension Plan (ORD # 2014-07-8158) 8. Commonwealth of Kentucky Office of the Governor Department for Local Government Recommended Order for KRS 103.210 Bonds for the Paducah Convention Hotel 9. Notification from Paducah McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency for the CPI -U Rate Adjustment 10. Letter of Engagement for Bond Counsel for approximately $4,230,000 City of Paducah, Kentucky Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2014B Police and Firefighters Pension. Plan (ORD # 2014-07-8158) 11. City of Paducah Human Rights Commission Annual Report 2013 Adopted on call of the roll., yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS PERSONNEL ACTIONS Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved. 446 July 22, 201.4 (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). Police Chief Barnhill recognized the retirements of Capt. Don Hodgson, Capt. Shawn Maxie, Capt. Mark Roberts, and Training Office Rob Estes. He announced the promotions of Capt. George Johnson, Capt. Wes Kimbler and Sgt. Matt Smith. Fire Chief Kyle recognized the retirement of Capt. Daryl Tubbs. APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT AND REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT FOR GENOVA Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN ASSIGNMENT AND REAFFIRMATION AGREEMENT AMONG CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, G.P.E.D.C., INC., AND PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION, INC., RELATING TO A PUBLIC PROJECT," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). MO.#1783; BK 9 ORDINANCE — ADOPTION ACCEPT 2014-2015 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FEE GRANT AWARD Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH ACCEPTING A 2014/2015 LAW ENFORCEMENT SERVICE FEE GRANT AWARD FOR DUI ENFORCEMENT BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY JUSTICE AND PUBLIC SAFETY CABINET." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby accepts grant funds in the amount of $8,271 through the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet for a 2014/2015 Law Enforcement Service Fee Grant Award to be used by the Paducah Police Department for DUI Enforcement and hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute a Grant Agreement and all documents relating thereto. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2014-7-8164; BK 34 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION AUTHORIZE AN AGREEMENT FOR ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO REVISIONS OF THE RIVERFRONT PHASE 1-B PROJECT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $90,340.00 FOR PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO REVISIONS OF THE RIVERFRONT PHASE 1-B PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor of the City of Paducah is hereby authorized to execute an Engineering Service Agreement with Bacon Faimer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $90,340.00 for revisions of the Riverfront Phase 1-B Project. KLC PREMIUMS FOR LIABILITY, WORKERS' COMPENSATION AND PROPERTY INSURANCE Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to pay Kentucky League of Cities in the total amount of $951,770.62 for Workers' Compensation, Liability Insurance, and Property Insurance Coverage for the City of Paducah for Fiscal Year ending June 30, 2015. 447 July 22, 2014 APPROVE INTENT TO ANNEX 2711 NEW HOLT ROAD Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY INTENT TO ANNEX 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 intent to annex a tract of property contiguous to the present city limits, located at 2711 New Holt Road, containing 0.7972 acres, more or less. UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, " AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND APPROVING THE UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT PROGRAM AND AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS FOR COMPLETION OF INCOME PRODUCIl'4G RESIDENTIAL UNITS IN HISTORIC DOWNTOWN PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance hereby establishes the Upper Story Residential Grant Program for property owners who are building new residential/commercial structures or rehabilitating existing structures in the Historic Downtown area for residential use. This program will provide financial assistance that shall not exceed 20% of the construction costs or a maximum of $15,000 per Upper Story Residential Unit. This ordinance also directs the Director of Planning to administer the program and grants authority to the Urban Renewal & Community Development Agency to oversee the allocation of funds up to $60,000. AMEND ORDINANCE FOR HIGH'W'AY SAFETY IN'TEXT'ICATED MINI -GRANT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2014-5-8136 ENTITLED, `AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR THE "HEADS UP DON'T BE IN'TEXT'ICATED" MINI -GRANT PROGRAM."' This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance is being amended to increase the amount of the "Heads Up Don't Be In'text'icated" mini -grant awarded to the City of Paducah from the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety from $21,000 to $24,000. APPROVE EXECUTION OF DOCUMENTS TO SETTLE ESTATE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5065 CONCORD AVE Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A SETTLEMENT, RELEASE, AND PURCHASE PERTAINING TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 5065 CONCORD AVENUE, PADUCAH, McCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY INVOLVING BETTY J. OWENS AND ALLSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: In this ordinance the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah hereby approves and consents to the execution of the Settlement Agreement and Release, Purchase Agreement and Release and Quitclaim Deed in exchange for the receipt of the insurance proceeds of $109,093.69, plus an additional $3,000 for demolition costs, plus a release of all contractual obligations between the City of Paducah and Betty J. Owens and the release of the reserved life estate. It is hereby found and determined that the transaction completes the acquisition of the property to be used for public purposes of the City. It is further determined that the Mayor, on behalf of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is hereby authorized to execute the transaction documents and any other documents necessary to accomplish and consummate the settlement and purchase in accordance with this Ordinance. Further, the Board of Commissioners authorizes the purchase of the life estate reserved by Betty J. Owens in the amount of $43,959.00 as set out in the Purchase Agreement and Quitclaim Deed from Owens to City. CITY MANAGER REPORT • City Manager Pederson and Mayor Kaler met with Judge Executive Newberry and Deputy Judge Harnice regarding animal shelter services. Negotiations between the City, County and the Humane Society should begin in the next couple of weeks regarding animal shelter services. 448 July 22, 2014 The Emergency Communications 911 Board heard a proposal from Kentucky State Police to provide dispatch services out of the KSP's Post #2 in Mayfield. Mr. Pederson requested an executive session to discuss economic development projects. MAYOR & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS None were given PUBLIC COMMENTS None were given EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: 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 Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: August 12, 2014 "& 6d� City Clerk An excerpt from the City Commission Meeting Highlights prepared by Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer Project Updates City Engineer -Public Works Director Rick Murphy and Paducah Riverfront Development Authority (PRDA) Executive Director Steve Doolittle provided updates on several City projects. • Noble Park Lake Bank Stabilization — The project began July 7. Noble Park Lake has been lowered to gain access to the shoreline and the remnants of Duck Island. With the lowering of the lake, it has been revealed that Duck Island has a concrete shoreline protection area around it. The lake elevation was raised in 1994 to support more aquatic life. The City is now reviewing alternate options for Duck Island due to the concrete structure. • Greenway Trail Underpass— Work is on schedule for the construction of the Greenway Trail underpass at U.S. 45. Ohio River Boat Launch — Signs have been installed at the Ohio River Boat Launch facility located at North 6th and Burnett Streets to deter people from parking on the entry road and on the boat launch itself. Fishing is allowed at the Boat Launch but anglers are asked to fish from the river bank and not from the boat launch ramp or dock since those areas are provided for the loading and unloading of boats. Power poles have been installed at the facility with lighting and security cameras to be installed soon. • Riverfront Project — An engineering contract will be introduced at the next Commission meeting to provide engineering services to prepare specifications and bid documents for the next construction phase of the Riverfront Project incorporating recommendations from PRDA. At the April 15, 2014 City Commission Meeting, PRDA Chairman Bruce Brockenborough provided the Commission with PRDA's project recommendations. In September 2013, PRDA was given the assignment to review the project elements. After holding 10 meetings the PRDA Board decided that the project should be completed to the desired elevation but some items should be eliminated from the project with other items either reduced in scope or delayed in their implementation. 449 July 22, 2014 Currently, much of the rock base and 12 steel pilings have been installed for the project. • Former Executive Inn Site -- PRDA will be receiving a proposal from an urban planning company called RATIO regarding a master plan for the remaining six acres of the former Executive Inn site. A portion of the former Executive Inn site will be parking for the new Hilton Garden Inn. However, approximately six acres is undeveloped between the hotel parking and the Riverfront Project.