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Home My WebLink About01-17-2017JANUARY 17, 2017 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 17, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Harless presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). PRESENTATION AUDIT REPORT FOR FY2016 David Hampton, Partner with Kemper CPA, gave a brief report on the audit for FY2016. MINUTES - Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the reading of the Minutes for the January 3, 2017, City Commission meeting be waived and that the Minutes of said meeting prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). MUNICIPAL ORDER PERSONNEL ACTIONS Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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 upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT APPLICATION Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND CONSERVATION GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR ENERGY SAVING MEASURES AND UPGRADES AT PADUCAH FIRE STATION NO. 5," be adopted Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). M.O.1946; BK 10 ORDINANCES — ADOPTION AUTHORIZE FLEET MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CONCORD FIRE PROTECTION Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, ""AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A FLEET MAINTENANCE SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH CONCORD FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby approves the Fleet Maintenance Service Agreement with Concord Fire Protection District for the City to provide all fleet maintenance services, including labor, materials, and operations for repair and preventive maintenance for a fee. Further, the Mayor of the City is hereby authorized to execute the Agreement. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ORD.# 2017-1-8464; BK 35 AUTHORIZE EXECUTION OF EXPANDED JURISDICTION AGREEMENT WITH STATE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY, DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING, BUILDINGS AND CONSTRUCTION AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the 884 JANUARY 17, 2017 Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement between the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction, and the City of Paducah, Kentucky. This agreement specifies the enforcement responsibilities within the boundaries of the City and those of the state. It is a three-year agreement. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-1-8465; BK 10 ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION INTENT TO ANNEX TRI-STATE CONSTRUCTION PROPERTY Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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 PROPERTIES LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DEFINING ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTIES TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving intent to annex certain tracts of property contiguous to the present city limits, located at 2901 & 2905 Lone Oak Road and at 2825 Maryland Street, containing 1.922 acres, more or less ABOLISH PADUCAH RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY BOARD AND CREATE THE PADUCAH RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING DIVISION 16, PADUCAH RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY, OF ARTICLE VI, CITY ADMINISTRATIVE BODIES, OF CHAPTER 2 ADMINISTRATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND CREATING AN ADVISORY BOARD TO BE KNOWN AS THE "PADUCAH RIVERFRONT DEVELOPMENT ADVISORY BOARD"; PROVIDING FOR THE APPOINTMENT AND TERMS OF MEMBERS; AND ESTABLISHING THE ROLE AND PURPOSE OF SAID BOARD." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby amends the Paducah Code of Ordinances to abolish Chapter 2, Article VI, Division 16, Paducah Riverfront Development Authority, of the Paducah Code of Ordinances in its entirety. Further, the City hereby establishes an advisory board to be known as the Paducah Riverfront Development Advisory Board. The Advisory Board will assist and advise the Board of Commissioners in the development of civic projects and development plans which are intended to revitalize, improve and generally enhance the Paducah Riverfront. It shall consist of five (5) members who shall be appointed by the Mayor with the approval of a majority of the members of the Board of Commissioners. The Board of Commissioners may designate one of its members as ex -officio to the Paducah Riverfront Development Advisory Board. CITY MANAGER REPORT • City Manager Pederson requested an executive session to discuss potential land acquisition and collective bargaining. • City Engineer Rick Murphy reported the transient boat dock is being assembled in the water over the next few weeks at the foot of Broadway and will be floated to its destination when it is completed. This is another portion of the Riverfront Development Project. • Assistant to the City Manager Michelle Smolen announced registration was open for the 1St Annual Paducah Citizens' Academy. The program connects participants to their local government through interactive sessions with the City Manager, Directors and staff about the inner workings of the city. Session 1 begins on March 23 and the last session, Session 9 will be on May 23. PUBLIC COMMENTS Flavius Lee, an employee of a local cab company, asked if the city's ordinance regarding qualifications for an applicant to drive a taxicab be changed to allow non-violent felons be approved or if the commission would grant a waiver. (The city's ordinance requires an applicant must not have been convicted of a felony within the last five years immediately preceding the date of his application. This requirement may be waived by the Chief of Police if, in his opinion, the facts warrant such a waiver.) 885 JANUARY 17, 2017 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic(s): • Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b). • Collective bargaining with public employees as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e). Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). Upon motion meeting was adjourned. ADOPTED: January/24, 2017 •%�1/YYl/YYI�GQ�/J City Clerk 886 Mayor