HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-28-2017FEBRUARY 28, 2017
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 28, 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 Administrative Assistant III, Lindsay Parish, the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Rhodes gave the invocation.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the reading of
the Minutes for the February 21, 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(S)
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).
AMEND PAY GRADE SCHEDULE
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNCIPAL ORDER ADOPTING AN AMENDMENT TO THE FY2016-
2017 PAY GRADE SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY," be adopted.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). M.O.#1952, BK 10
RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTION FOR 511 NORTH 5' STREET
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
RELEASE OF DEED RESTRICTION FOR A DEED DATED NOVEMBER 22, 2013,
RECORDED IN BOOK 1266, PAGE 680, IN THE McCRACKEN COUNTY CLERK'S
OFFICE TO HENRY C. AND NEVA F. RUDY FOR 511 NORTH FIFTH STREET TRACT
A," be adopted.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). M.O.#1953, BK 10
ORDINANCE(S) — ADOPTION
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT BARGAINING
UNIT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND OTHER ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT
BARGAINING UNIT". This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute an agreement and other associated documents between the City of Paducah
and the Paducah Police Department Bargaining Unit. This Agreement shall be effective from
July 1, 2017, to June 30, 2020.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-2-8474; BK 35
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APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH THE PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF
PADUCAH, LOCAL 168
Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND
PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF PADUCAH, LOCAL 168, INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an Agreement with the Professional Fire Fighters of
Paducah, Local 168, International Association of Fire Fighters. This agreement will become
effective July 1, 2017 and expire on June 30, 2020.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-2-8475; BK 35
APPROVE AUDIT CONTRACT FOR FY2017 — FY2020
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE
PROPOSAL OF KEMPER CPA GROUP, LLP FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE CITY'S
COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORTS FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING
JUNE 30, 2017, 2018, 2019 AND 2020, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME". This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That
the City of Paducah accepts the proposal of Kemper CPA Group, LLP for the preparation of the
City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Reports for Fiscal Years ending June 30, 2017, 2018,
2019 and 2020 for a total sum not to exceed $215,000.00, and authorizing the Mayor to execute
all documents relating to same.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-2-8476; BK 35
ACCEPT BID & APPROVE CONTRACT FOR THE NOBLE PARK LAKE BANK
STABILIZATION PROJECT PHASE II
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BASE BID
OF YOUNGBLOOD EXCAVATING & CONTRACTING, LLC., FOR THE NOBLE PARK
LAKE BANK STABILIZATION PROJECT -PHASE II, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That
the City of Paducah accepts the Base Bid of Youngblood Excavating & Contracting, LLC., in the
amount of $242,980.00, for Noble Park Lake Bank Stabilization Project -Phase II, and authorizes
the Mayor to execute a contract for same.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-2-8477; BK 35
AMEND TAXICAB ORDINANCE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 122
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Article II, Section 122 of the Code
of Ordinances relating to the operation of taxicabs and taxicab companies to reflect that the
Ordinance does not govern the operation of "transportation network company vehicles" as
defined in KRS 281.010(55), commonly known as ride -share vehicles and to reflect new
requirements for an individual to be granted or disqualified from receiving a taxicab driver's
license by the City such that a physical fitness a mental health fitness for duty certification may
be required.
The Amended Ordinance further requires taxicabs to be inspected annually and sets forth
reasons for and duration of seizure, suspension, and/or revocation of taxicab drivers' licenses and
taxicab inspection stickers, along with a procedure for appealing same.
The Amended Ordinance prohibits magnetic signage on taxicabs and prohibits certain
conduct of taxicab drivers while a taxicab is in motion during transport and further requires
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taxicab drivers and employer taxicab companies to self-report charges or reasons for which a
taxicab driver may be disqualified from possessing a taxicab driver's license.
Criminal penalties for violation of this Ordinance remain unchanged. However, the fees
associated with taxicab inspection stickers are as follows:
FEES:
(A) Applications for new taxicab inspection stickers shall be $25.00 per taxicab.
(B) Renewal of Taxicab Inspection Stickers shall be $15.00 per taxicab, annually.
A grace period will be provided from February 28t' until March 31, 2017 for existing taxicab
companies and taxicab drivers, during which time stickers will be issued upon inspection without
a fee charge. After April 1, 2017, the aforementioned fees shall apply.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-2-8478; BK 35
AMEND UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT PROGRAM ORDINANCE
Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34
ARTICLE VIII, THE UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT PROGRAM, OF THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY". This Ordinance is
summarized as follows: That this Ordinance amends Chapter 34, Community Planning And
Development, Sections 34-151 through 34-156, "Upper Story Residential Grant Program," of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, to allow property owners to apply for
financial assistance that shall not exceed 15 -percent of the construction cost or a maximum of
$15,000.00 per new owner occupied residential unit.
Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and
Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-2-8479; BK 35
.PUBLIC COMMENTS
Stephen Webb, citizen, made comments regarding the amendments to the Taxicab Ordinance. He
encouraged the City to look at the potential of establishing a standard taxicab rate for all taxi
companies and drivers. He also encouraged the addition of drug testing requirements for taxi
drivers.
Police Chief Brandon Barnhill responded to Mr. Webb's concerns. When reviewing the Taxicab
Ordinance for changes, the City considered establishing a standard taxicab rate, but decided to let
competition between companies determine the rate. Chief Barnhill believes this will keep rates
low as well as prevent the City from having to amend the ordinance as rates fluctuate. The City
also considered the possibility of required drug testing for taxi drivers, but it was determined that
instituting an annual drug screen requirement would not guarantee that drivers are drug-free
year-round.
PRESENTATION
DEVELOPMENT OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH COMPREHENSIVE STORM WATER
MASTER PLAN
Representatives from Strand Associates, Inc. made presentation to the City Commission for the
development of a Comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan for the City of Paducah. A copy of
the PowerPoint Presentation is in the Minute file.
Details of the report are provided below in an excerpt from the City Commission Highlights
prepared by Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer.
"Development of the Citv of Paducah Comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan (CSMP) (vote in
March
The Paducah Board of Commissioners introduced an ordinance to execute an Agreement for Technical Services
with Strand Associates, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $790,000 for professional engineering, consulting, and
related services for the development of a comprehensive storm water master plan (CSMP). Strand is partnering
with the local firm, BFW Engineering & Testing, Inc. The most recent storm water study was completed in
1989 and looked at only five flood -prone areas.
From May 20 until June 17, 2016, the City of Paducah solicited a request for qualifications from experienced
consulting engineering firms for the development of a CSMP. Six firms submitted their qualifications. A
selection committee comprised of City Engineer & Public Works Director Rick Murphy, Storm Water &
Drainage Engineer Eric Hickman, Joint Sewer Agency Executive Director John Hodges, and Paducah
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Economic Development President/CEO Scott Darnell reviewed and scored each submission. Firms were given
the opportunity to make a presentation to the selection committee with three firms making presentations on
August 4. After the review and presentation process, the selection committee unanimously recommends Strand
Associates, Inc. Strand has been in existence since 1946. It has 380 employees and 11 offices including two in
Kentucky. Strand has extensive experience in community and storm water modelling and master planning.
Prior to the ordinance introduction, Principal-In-Charge/Senior Planning Advisor John Lyons and Project
Manager Michael Woolum with Strand Associates in addition to Assistant Project Manager Kenny McDaniel
with BFW made a presentation to the Paducah Board of Commissioners. Woolum says that Strand is committed
to determining meaningful improvements to the flooding problems that the Paducah community is facing. Over
the past few months, Strand has been researching the Paducah area to understand the areas of existing flooding,
rainfall data, existing storm water conveyance systems (both natural and manmade), and topography.
To create an effective CSMP, Strand will study several factors unique to the Paducah area including the
characteristics of the local watersheds and the potential for future growth. Computer models will be calibrated
based on actual events with a design around specific storms and rainfall rates. The CSMP will recommend the
appropriate level of flood control and cost-effective solutions. Strand proposes to have public meetings
throughout the process to provide citizen outreach and to manage the public's expectations through education.
Lyons says, "This project/program is not intended to eliminate flooding. This is about risk management."
Lyons says the project team will be working with the City and other partners to determine the appropriate level
of service in managing the storm water. That will lead to the development of feasible, cost-effective solutions.
Lyons adds that you have to understand what you have today regarding existing storm water conveyance
systems and then look at how to optimize their function.
The CSMP will provide the City of Paducah the identification of ten priority flood areas, the analysis of flood
mitigation alternatives, a prioritized ranking of projects along with a benefit cost analysis, and the development
of a capital project program. If approved by the Paducah Board of Commissioners, the CSMP process has an
anticipated completion date by the end of 2018.
ORDINANCES) — INTRODUCTION
AGREEMENT FOR TECHNICAL SERVICES FOR THE COMPREHENSIVE STORM
WATER MASTER PLAN
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND STRAND ASSOCIATES, INC. FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT OF A COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT." This Ordinance is summarized
as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves an agreement with Strand Associates, Inc., for
the development of a Comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan in an amount not to exceed
$790,000, and authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
Mr. Pederson thanked the Commission for their attentiveness to the presentation and the Public
Works Department for their role in the Storm Water Master Plan development.
MAYOR & COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Holland commented that of all the issues that were brought up during her
campaign, flooding issues was among the most prevalent and she applauds the City for taking
this step with the Storm Water Master Plan development to correct the issues.
ADJOURN
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the meeting be
adjourned at approximately 7:15 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried.
ADOPTED: March 14, 2017
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