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Home My WebLink About09-26-2017September 26, 2017 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, September 26, 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). INVOCATION Commissioner Holland gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Harless led the pledge. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Harless asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed. Since no one responded she asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. I(A) Minutes for the September 12, 2017 City Commission Meeting I(B)1 R & F Documents I(C)1 Personnel Actions I(C)2 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A 2017 TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES PROGRAM (TAP) GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $80,000, THROUGH THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET, FOR A PLANNING AND DESIGN PROJECT TO CREATE BICYCLE LANES WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF PADUCAH (M.O.#2017; BK 10) I(C)3 A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1111 SOUTH 3RD STREET TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR $1, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONSIDERATION CERTIFICATE IN THE DEED (M.O.#2018; BK 10) I(C)4 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO SUNNY COMMUNICATIONS FOR RECONDITIONED RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT (M.O.#2019; BK 10) I(C)5(a) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE LUTHER F. CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER, INC. FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES (M.O.#2020; BK 10) I(C)5(b) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT FOR PROVIDING GENERAL AVIATION AND AIR CARRIER SERVICES (M.O.#2021; BK 10) I(C)5(c) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH THE GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES THAT WILL INCLUDE SERVICES FOR ENTREPADUCAH (M.O.#2022; BK 10) I(C)5(d) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM (M.O.#2023; BK 10) I(C)5(e) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. FOR THE TWO LOCATIONS OF THE PADUCAH SCHOOL OF ART (M.O.#2024; BK 10) I(C)5(f) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (M.O.#2025; BK 10) 18 September 26, 2017 I(C)6(a) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH FORD FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF TEN (10) POLICE PURSUIT RATED SUV'S FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME (M.O.#2026; BK 10) I(C)6(b) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF JAMES SANDERS NURSERY, INC. FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF FOUR (4) ZTR MOWERS FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH PARKS DEPARTMENT GROUNDS MAINTENANCE DIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME (M.O.#2027; BK 10) I(C)6(c) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF MCBRIDE MACK, INC. FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE (1) SIDE ARM LOADING REFUSE TRUCK FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH ENGINEERING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SOLID WASTE (M.O.#2028; BK 10) I(C)6(d) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF MCBRIDE MACK, INC. FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE (1) FRONT LOADING REFUSE TRUCK FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH ENGINEERING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT SOLID WASTE DIVISION AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME (M.O.#2029; BK 10) Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the items on the Consent Agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ORDINANCES) — ADOPTION AMEND ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE ORDINANCE Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 6, SECTIONS 6-2, 6-3, 6-4,6-5, 6-32,6-33, 6-34, AND 6-40 AND REPEALING SECTION 6-7 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 6 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to conform with recent amendments to KRS Chapters 241 through 244, enacted pursuant to the passage of House Bill 100, House Bill 183, and House Bill 319 during the 2017 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly. This Ordinance also amends Chapter 6 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to permit the sale alcoholic beverages on Sunday for all license types during the same hours such sales are permitted Monday to Saturday. Mayor Harless allowed public comments on the proposed alcohol ordinance. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON PROPOSED ALCOHOL ORDINANCE Robert Hill and Eddie Singh, owners of package liquor stores, voiced their opposition to the section of the proposed ordinance that is being amended to allow Quota Retail Package licensees to sell on Sundays. MOTION TO AMEND PROPOSED ORDINANCE Commissioner Rhodes proposed package sales for distilled spirits, wine and malt beverages not be allowed on Sundays. Mayor Harless seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, nays, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). Yeas, Commissioner Rhodes (1). MOTION DID NOT CARRY MOTION TO AMEND PROPOSED ORDINANCE Commissioner Rhodes proposed that package sales for distilled spirits and wine not be allowed on Sundays. Mayor Harless seconded the motion. Upon call of the roll, nays, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). Yeas, Commissioner Rhodes (1). MOTION DID NOT CARRY 19 September 26, 2017 VOTE ON PROPOSED ORDINANCE Mayor Harless called for the vote. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). Nays, Commissioner Rhodes (1). ORD.#2017-9-8498; BK 35 SET FY2018 PROPERTY TAX RATE (LEVY) Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE FIXING THE LEVIES 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, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018, WITH THE PURPOSES OF SAID TAXES HEREUNDER DEFINED". Pi TRPOSF 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 $0.016 $0.016 $0.031 The City of Paducah shall collect the following taxes for the Board of Education: Paducah Independent School District Real Property $0.797 Personal Property $0.797 Inventory $0.797 Total Tax Rate per $100 - real property $1.068 Total Tax Rate per $100 - personal property $1.203 Total Tax Rate per $100 — inventory $0.797 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 Seven Hundred Dollars ($700.00), the payment shall be due on November 1; 2017, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2017. 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, 2017, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until November 30, 2017. ■ The second half payment shall be due on February 1, 2018, and shall be payable without penalty and interest until February 28, 2018. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Rhodes, Holland, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-9-8499; BK 35 ORDINANCE(S) — INTRODUCTION APPROVE INTENT FOR ANNEXATION FOR 2909 LONE OAK ROAD AND 2835 MARYLAND STREET 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 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 20 September 26, 2017 ordinance is summarized as follows: Approving intent to annex certain tracts of property contiguous to the present city limits, located at 2909 Lone Oak Road and at 2835 Maryland Street, containing .9 acres, more or less. COMMENTS COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER City Manager Pederson wanted to recognize and commend all city employees who are involved with preparations for the BBQ on the River event and other city events. He also asked City Engineer Rick Murphy to give an update on the state of preparedness for the BBQ event since it is such a big undertaking for the city. The City provides manpower and services in excess of $100,000 in-kind value every year. This is the 23RD year for the event. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Abraham commented on the topic of the removal of the General Tilghman statue that was discussed at the September 12th commission meeting. One of the objections he heard that night was the City spending public funds on the maintenance of the statue. He wanted clarification. He started researching and found the City does maintain the park but has not spent any funds on the maintenance of the statue. While researching, he did find the City has maintained the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. memorial since 2000. It is a piece of private property located on Martin Luther King Jr Drive, which is owned by the McCracken County Branch of the NAACP (National Association of Colored People). While he does NOT object to the City maintaining this property, he just wanted to let the public know maintenance costs (lighting & mowing) over the years amount to approximately $37,000. He has also been thinking a lot about the question the Mayor posed at the end of the September 12"` meeting, "What does racism look like in 2017?" His comments led into a discussion with the Board about racial disparity and hard conversations that need to be held regarding racism. The local Race Unity Group is having these hard conversations. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE • Michael Swinford gave comments on the Veteran's Day Parade resolution adopted in May. • Steve Harned spoke about his opposition to any change or removal of the General Lloyd Tilghman statue. ADJOURN Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Meeting ended approximately at 6:39 p.m. ADOPTED: September 26, 2017 0 MUWARAI Wii SO 21 Mayor