HomeMy WebLinkAbout09-22-2015September 22, 2015
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 22, 2015, 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, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (4). Commissioner Gault
was absent (1).
INVOCATION
Michael Jenkins, Youth Leader at Relevant Church, gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Lucas Wadley, Clark Elementary 5th Grader, led the pledge.
ADDITIONS/DELETIONS
City Manager asked that item VI(B)- Authorize Contract with Ratio Architects, Inc. for
Two Architectural/Design Service Options for City Hall be removed from the agenda.
PROPERTY TAX PUBLIC HEARING
The Commission held a public hearing pursuant to KRS regarding the real property tax levy rate.
Finance Director Jon Perkins reported the property tax rate will remain the same as last year's
rate of $0.255 per $100 assessed value.
No one from the public gave comments.
Mayor Kaler closed the hearing.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the reading of
the Minutes for the September 15, 2015, City Commission meeting be waived and the Minutes
of said meeting prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4).
RESOLUTIONS
SUPPORT THE LOCATION OF SHORELINE STEEL SOUTH BY REBATING 1%
PAYROLL TAX FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 5 YEARS
Mayor Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Resolution entitled,
"A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, SUPPORTING THE LOCATION OF SHORELINE STEEL SOUTH, LLC BY
REBATING THE 1% PAYROLL TAX ON CERTAIN KEDFA PROGRAMS FOR ELIGIBLE
POSITIONS," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4).
DECLARATION OF OFFICIAL INTENT WITH RESPECT TO REIMBURSEMENT OF
TEMPORARY ADVANCES MADE FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE MADE
FROM SUBSEQUENT BORROWINGS (City Hall)
Mayor Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that a Resolution entitled, "A
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, MAKING DECLARATION OF
OFFICIAL INTENT WITH RESPECT TO REIMBURSEMENT OF TEMPORARY
ADVANCES MADE FOR CAPITAL EXPENDITURES TO BE MADE FROM SUBSEQUENT
BORROWINGS," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4).
MOTION
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the following
documents and bids be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners for September 8, 2015
September 22, 2015
2. Partial Deed of Release for 5420 Tuck Road — Tommy & Darlyne Fletcher (MO # 1850)
3. Contracts/Agreements:
1. Contract for Services with Barkley Regional Airport Authority (ORD # 2015-09-
8292)
2. Interlocal Agreement for Acceptance and Administration of Edward Byrne Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) Award (ORD # 2015-06-8262)
3. Trust Participation Agreement for the Kentucky League of Cities Insurance
Services General insurance Trust (ORD # 2015-06-8264)
4. Declaration of Trust and Trust Participation Agreement for the Kentucky League
of Cities Workers' Compensation Trust (ORD # 2015-06-8264)
BID FOR ENGINEERING -PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
2015 Side Arm Refuse Truck
1. McBride Mack*
2. Stringfellow
3. Municipal Equipment (Non -Responsive Bidder)
2015 Sweeper
1. Stringfellow
2. Municipal Equipment (No Bid)
REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS — PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Design & Architectural Services for New/Renovated City Hall
1. RATIO*
2. RBS Design Group Architecture
3. Murphy, Graves, Trimble, PLLC
4. Brandstetter Carroll, Inc.
*denotes recommended bid
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL CHANGES
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that upon the
recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order
that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved.
(SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK)
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4).
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING FOR WORK PERFORMED
PRIOR TO EXECUTION OF A PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE
OHIO RIVER SHORELINE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE
ARMY AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR WORK PROVIDED OR PERFORMED PRIOR
TO EXECUTION OF A PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT FOR THE OHIO RIVER
SHORELINE, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4). MO. #1861; BK 9
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
APPROVE SALE OF 421 NORTH 5TH STREET
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING THE SALE OF SURPLUS MUNICIPALLY OWNED REAL PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 421 NORTH 5TH STREET, PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY,
September 22, 2015
KENTUCKY, FOR PURPOSES OF REDEVELOPMENTAND REVITALIZATION IN THE
LOWERTOWN NEIGHBORHOOD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: In this
Ordinance the City of Paducah ("City") declares City owned real property with improvements
located at 421 North 5"' Street, in Paducah, McCracken County, Kentucky, as surplus property
and authorizes the sale of the surplus property to Adam Moyers and Brandi Harless, who were
the successful bidders offering to purchase the property for a purchase price in the amount of
$1.00 and their commitment to invest up to $175,984.00 in the complete rehabilitation of the
improvements located on the Property in accordance with designs and plans to be approved by
the Historical and Architectural Review Commission of the City, for purposes of redevelopment
and revitalization in the Lowertown neighborhood. This Ordinance further authorizes the Mayor
of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to execute and deliver a special warranty deed of conveyance
of the surplus property with reverter provisions.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4). ORD.#2015-9-8299; BK 34
ACCEPT THE JAG GRANT AWARD
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE
EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT, AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO,
WITH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A 2015-2016 EDWARD BYRNE
MEMORIAL JUSTICE ACCOUNTABILITY GRANT THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT
OF JUSTICE TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves the execution of a grant agreement, and all
documents relating thereto, with the U. S. Department of Justice for a 2015-2016 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Accountability Grant, in the amount of $10,912.00, to be used by the Paducah
Police Department to purchase body worn cameras. No local match is required.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4). ORD.#2015-9-8300; BK 34
ACCEPT THE BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT AWARD
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSABLE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR
A BULLETPROOF VEST PARTNERSHIP GRANT PROGRAM AWARD." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute a Reimbursable Grant
Agreement and all documents relating thereto with the U. S. Department of Justice for a
Bulletproof Vest Partnership Grant Program Award in the amount of $12,644.54 for assistance
with purchasing bulletproof vests to be used by the Paducah Police Department.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4). ORD.#2015-9-8301; BK 34
PAYMENT TO PADUCAH CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU SPONSORSHIP
FOR 2015 RAYOVAC FLW SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO THE PADUCAH-
McCRACKEN COUNTY CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU FOR COSTS OF
HOSTING THE 2015 RAYOVAC FLW SERIES CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE OHIO RIVER IN
PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah hereby
authorizes and directs the Finance Director to make payment in the amount of $22,500 to the
Paducah -McCracken County Convention & Visitors Bureau for costs of hosting the 2015
Rayovac FLW Series Championship which will be held on the Ohio River in Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4). ORD.#2015-9-8302; BK 34
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
PROPERTY TAX LEVY
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES
September 22, 2015
AND RATES OF TAXATION ON ALL PROPERTY IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, SUBJECT TO TAXATION FOR MUNICIPAL PURPOSES AND FOR
SCHOOL PURPOSES FOR THE PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2015, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2016,
WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED".
PURPOSE
General Fund of the City
Real Property
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles & watercraft
School Purposes
Paducah Junior College
Real Estate
Personal Property
Motor Vehicles & watercraft
RATE PER $100.00
$0.255
$0.390
$0.390
$0.017
$0.017
$0.031
The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education:
Paducah Independent School District
Real Property $0.800
Personal Property $0.800
Inventory $0.800
Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $1.072
Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property $1.207
Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.800
Total Tax Rate per $100 — motor vehicle & watercraft $0.421
Property taxes levied herein shall be due and payable in the following manner:
In the case of tax bills which reflect an amount due of less than Six Hundred
Dollars ($600.00), the payment shall be due on November 1, 2015, and shall be payable without
penalty and interest until November 30, 2015.
In the case of all other tax bills, payment shall be in accordance with the following
provisions:
The first half payment shall be due on November 1, 2015, and shall be payable
without penalty and interest until November 30, 2015.
The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2016, and shall be payable
without penalty and interest until February 29, 2016.
AUTHORIZE PAYMENT FOR EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE COOLING TOWER
AT THE PARKS SERVICES BUILDING LOCATED AT 1400 H.C. MATHIS DRIVE
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY FOR THE EMERGENCY REPAIR OF THE COOLING
TOWER AT THE PARKS SERVICES BUILDING LOCATED AT 1400 H.C. MATHIS
DRIVE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The Finance Director is hereby authorized
to pay to Commercial Marine & Industrial Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc., the sum of
$26,800.00, for services required for the emergency repair of the cooling tower at the Parks
Services building located at 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive.
AUTHORIZE MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH THE PADUCAH &
LOUISVILLE RAILWAY, INC., FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF RAILWAY WORK ON
OLIVET CHURCH ROAD
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT BETWEEN
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND PADUCAH & LOUISVILLE RAILWAY,
INC., FOR IMPROVEMENT TO AN EXISTING AT -GRADE RAILWAY CROSSING;
AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ISSUE PAYMENT TO PADUCAH &
September 22, 2015
LOUISVILLE RAILWAY FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH RAILWAY FLAGGING; AND,
AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM THE SERIES 2013 B BOND
PROCEEDS ACCOUNT FOR THE OLIVET CHURCH ROADWAY PROJECT." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: In this ordinance the City is approving a Memorandum of
Agreement with Paducah & Louisville Railway, for improvement to an existing at -grade railway
crossing for the Olivet Church Roadway Project in the amount of $196,381.81 and is authorizing
the Mayor to execute said agreement. The City is also authorizing the Finance Director to issue
payment at the following rates to railway company for flagging costs associated with the project.
Per 8 Hour Day:
Flagman $90.03 per hour
Truck $287.80 per day
Overtime Rates:
Flagman $138.04 per hour
Truck $ 35.98 per hour
Further, the Finance Director is authorized and directed to transfer a portion of the remaining
Series 2013B Bond Proceeds to the Olivet Church Road project account.
PURCHASE STREET SWEEPER FOR EPW-STREET DIVISION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF
STRINGFELLOW, INC., FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE REGENERATIVE STREET
SWEEPER FOR USE BY THE ENGINEERING -PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT/STREET
DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of
Stringfellow, Inc., in the amount of $182,437.00, for one regenerative street sweeper for use by
the Engineering -Public Works Department/Street Division, and authorizes the Mayor to execute
a contract for same.
PURCHASE SIDE-ARM LOADER
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF
McBRIDE MACK, INC., FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE AUTOMATED SIDEARM
LOADER FOR USE BY THE SOLID WASTE DIVISION/ENGINEERING-PUBLIC WORKS
DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid of
McBride Mack, Inc., in the amount of $258, 732.00, for sale to the City of one automated
sidearm loader, for use by the Solid Waste Division/Public Works Department, and authorizes
the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
AMEND SECTION 42-104 PROHIBITED NOISES OF THE PADUCAH CODE OF
ORDINANCES
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
42-104(a), PROHIBITED NOISES, OF CHAPTER 42, ENVIRONMENT, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized
as follows: The City hereby amends Section 42-104(a), Prohibited Noises, of Chapter 42,
Environment, of the Paducah Code of Ordinances by adding continuous sound pressure levels
limits using the weighted -C filter.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• The City has approved the site plan for the downtown hotel.
• The City Manager requested an executive session to discuss land acquisition.
MAYOR & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
No comments were given.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No public comments were given.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board go
into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
September 22, 2015
• Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS
61.810(1)(b).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler
(4)•
Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: October 6, 2015
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