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Home My WebLink About11-14-2017November 14, 2017 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, November 14, 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). MOMENT OF SILENCE Mayor Harless asked the Commission and audience to have a moment of silence in remembrance of long-time city employee, Murray Looper. INVOCATION Commissioner Holland gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Harless asked members of the Cub Scout Pack 2020 to lead the pledge. PRESENTATION Kentucky League of Cities Community Development Advisor Bobbie Bryant presented the Commission with the Kentucky League of Cities Enterprise Cities Award for the Pat & Jim Brockenborough Rotary Health Park. RESOLUTIONS) 101St AIRBORNE DIVISION (AIR ASSAULT) SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND 101 ST AIRBORNE DIVISION (AIR ASSAULT) SUSTAINMENT BRIGADE." Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). Colonel Stanley Sliwinski, Commander of the 101 st Airborne Division (Air Assault) Sustainment Brigade was present to receive the Resolution and make comments. IN MEMORY OF ROBERT LEE PATTERSON Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION IN MEMORY OF ROBERT LEE PATTERSON." Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).— Members of Mr. Patterson's family were present to receive the Resolution and make comments. 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. II(A) Minutes for the November 7, 2017 City Commission Meeting II(B)l R & F Documents 1. Certificate of Liability Insurance for Chad Craig DBA 3 Cs Concrete Work 2. Letter of Resignation from City Manager Jeffery Pederson 3. Contracts/Agreements: a. Grant Agreement with Foundation for A Healthy Kentucky for Fountain Gardens Get Fit Youth Wellness Program (ORD # 2015-4-8231) b. Contract Renewal with Kinsey's Lawn & Landscape (ORD 2016-2- 8350) 4. McCracken County Health Taxing District Financial Statements for years ended June 30, 2017 and 2016 II(C)1 Personnel Actions II(C)2 A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE ANNUAL LETTER OF COMMITMENT FOR ACCREDITATION FOR PADUCAH MAIN STREET BY THE 35 November 14, 2017 KENTUCKY HERITAGE COUNCIL AS A CERTIFIED KENTUCKY MAIN STREET PROGRAM FOR JANUARY 15, 2018 THROUGH JANUARY 30, 2019 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE ANNUAL LETTER OF COMMITMENT (M.O.#2041; BK 10) Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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). MUNICIPAL ORDER(S) AUTHORIZE ONE YEAR CONSTRUCTION EXTENSION FOR 421 NORTH 5' STREET Mayor Harless stated her intention to recuse herself during this business item. Mayor Harless called on Mayor Pro Tem Wilson to preside over the meeting before stepping down from the Commission dais. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH BRANDI HARLESS AND HUSBAND, ADAM MOYERS GRANTING A ONE YEAR EXTENSION FOR COMPLETION OF REHABILITATION FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 421 NORTH 5TH STREET," be adopted. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). Abstain, Mayor Harless (1). (M.O.#2042; BK 10) Mayor Harless resumed the chair to preside over the meeting. APPROVE & AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER'S SEVERANCE & RELEASE AGREEMENT Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A SEVERANCE AND RELEASE AGREEMENT WITH CITY MANAGER AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT," be adopted. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). (M.O.#2043; BK10) ORDINANCES) — ADOPTION FY2018 BUDGET AMENDMENTS Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017-06-8487, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT"". This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2017, and ending June 30, 2018, Ordinance No. 2017-06-8487, be amended by the following re -appropriations: • Transfer $320,000 from Solid Waste Fund fund reserves to the Solid Waste Fund (5000) • Transfer $25,000 from General Fund fund reserves to Transient Boat Dock Fund (5300) • Transfer $52,000 from General Fund fund reserves to General Government — General Fund (1000) • Transfer $72,000 from Fleet Lease Trust Fund fund reserves to Fleet Lease Trust Fund (7100) Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). (ORD.#2017-11-8503; BK 35) 36 November 14, 2017 AMEND CABLE TELEVISION FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH COMCAST Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY GRANTING COMCAST CABLE, HEARTLAND REGION FORMERLY KNOWN AS COMCAST OF THE SOUTH, L.P. A FRANCHISE EXTENSION." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah and Comcast Cable, Heartland Region formerly known as Comcast of the South, L.P., agree to amend Section 23 of the Franchise Agreement by extending the term of such Franchise indefinitely on a month-to-month basis and the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute said Franchise Extension. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). (ORD.42017-11-8504; BK 35) ORDINANCE(S) — INTRODUCTION AMEND 911 ORDINANCE TO ALLOW THE CITY TO AUDIT TELEPHONE COMPANIES FOR COMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY'S FEE PROVISIONS Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 911 ORDINANCE FOR PURPOSES OF ALLOWING THE CITY TO AUDIT TELEPHONE COMPANIES FORCOMPLIANCE WITH THE CITY'S FEE PROVISIONS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby amends Chapter 2, Article V, Division 6, 911 Communications Services of the Paducah Code of Ordinances, allowing the City to audit telephone companies for compliance with the City's fee provisions and sets out penalties as follows: Sec. 2-329 — Penalties Any person and/or entity in violation of the provisions of Sec. 2-327(a) or (b) shall be subject to a penalty equal to five percent (5%) of the total fees due for each day or fraction thereof that the fees for services is late. COMMENTS COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER • City Manager Pederson informed the Commission that the Paducah Power Board will be meeting November 15, 2017 to begin a Strategic Planning Process with a consultant. • Mr. Pederson reminded the Commission of the Goal Setting Workshop which will be November 15, 2017 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM and November 16, 2017 beginning at 9:00 AM. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Holland asked for an update on the second Storm Water Public Meeting. Engineering Public -Works Director Rick Murphy let the Commission know that approximately 28 people attended the second public meeting for the Comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan. The City's consultant, Strand Associates, Inc., set up terminals for residents to provide information on flood prone areas to the engineers and technical consultants. There is still the option for residents to provide photos and information by going to the City's Website and filling out the Storm Water Questionnaire. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Randy Beeler made comments about the Veterans Day Parade. ADJOURN Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Meeting ended at approximately 6:11 p.m. ADOPTED: November 28, 2017 FA A I FAA 1 / IMM City Clerk 37 ,NMayor