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Home My WebLink About02-13-2018February 13, 2018 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 13, 2018, 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. PRESENTATION EXPERIENCES FROM PADUCAH'S DELEGATION TO "SABORES y SABERES" FESTIVAL IN THE UNESCO CREATIVE CITY, SAN CRISTOBAL de las CASAS, MEXICO Paducah participated in the first artisanal and gastronomic festival "Sabores y Saberes," February 2-5, 2018, at the invitation of Mexica's UNESCO Creative City San Cristobal de las Casas, Mexico. The new festival promoted local gastronomic and artisanal expressions and global connections in the UNESCO Creative Cities Network through cultural exchange and international collaboration. The event contemplated the transversal connection between gastronomy and crafts and folk art with the participation of Creative Cities, including Icheon, South Korea (Crafts & Folk Art); Ensenada, Baja California (Gastronomy); Paducah, USA (Crafts & Folk Art); and Popayan, Colombia (Gastronomy). The Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) coordinated a delegation of local artists, educators and leaders to participate in sharing artisanal knowledge, "Saberes," and gastronomic flavors, "Sabores" throughout the four core sections of the event. These include: • Gastronomic tastings: San Cristobal, Ensenada and Paducah will perform a representative cultural -gastronomic tasting of each of their cities, having their best chefs as the head of the event and their best artists accompanying and entertaining the moment. • Expo -fair: An artisanal and gastronomic showcase of producers, business people and local, national and international entrepreneurs that will help expose their products to the world and �-- achieve business alliances. • Thematic reunion of Creative Cities: The cities will discuss mutual cooperation strategies and platforms for the strengthening of commercial and economical networks for craft and folk art and also explore the ways to collaborate transversally with gastronomy. • Cultural exchange: At all moments, this event will be filled with local and foreign cultural displays to make this a forum that will help the understanding of cultural diversity and also to promote peace. (This information was provided through the Paducah Visitors Bureau news release. Author is Laura Oswald.) Delegates Laura Oswald, Todd Anderson, Landee Bryant, Nathan & Nicole Brown, attended the commission meeting and shared their experiences. Other delegates unable to attend the meeting were Sara Bradley, Josh Coffey, Nathan Blake Lynn, Lexie Millikan, Tyler Van De Velde, and Missy Corey. Mayor Harless also attended the festival in Mexico. POSSIBLE OPIOID LITIGATION INFORMATION Attorneys Mark Bryant, Emilie Roark, and David Bryant, from the Bryant Law Center, gave a presentation called, "Recovering From the Opioid Crisis" due to the opioid epidemic costs to the community. This problem has taxed law enforcement, health departments, social services, jails and courts through fostering crimes such as theft, burglary and forgery to fund the addiction. They offered litigation as an option to recover costs from opioid manufacturers and distributors on a contingency fee basis. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Harless asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed. No items were removed. The Mayor asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. I(A) Minutes for the January 23, 2018 City Commission Meeting I(B)l Reappointment of Shirley Thompson to the Human Rights Commission. This term shall expire July 24, 2020. I(C)l R&F Documents: 57 February 13, 2018 58 DOCUMENTS 1. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah for February 6, 2018 2. Right of Way Bond for S C Development, LLC 3. Contracts/Agreements: a. Agreement with Linwood Motors for One'/2 Ton Pickup 4x4 SSV for the Fire Department (MO # 2057) b. Agreement with Linwood Motors for One Red 4 Door Sedan for the Fire Department (MO # 2058) c. Professional Services Agreement with Bacon Farmer Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. for design services for Greenway Trail Phase V (ORD # 2018-1-8513) 4. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for November 2017 BIDS PLANNING DEPARTMENT Sale of 923 North 26th Street 1. W K Rentals * 2. Tarris McKinney Sale of 1234 North 12th Street 1. Tarris McKinney * Sale of 1551 South 5th Street 1. Alden & Roberta Haydel *denotes selected bid I(D) l Personnel Actions I(D)2 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2017-2018 POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO REFLECT THE CORRECT, CURRENT NUMBER OF VACANT AND FILLED POSITIONS (MO # 2062; BK 10) I(D)3 A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF ALDEN E. & ROBERTA HAYDEL IN THE AMOUNT OF $150 PLUS RECORDING AND DEED PREPARATION FEES FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1551 SOUTH 5th STREET (MO # 2063; BK 10) I(D)4 A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF W K RENTALS IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 PLUS RECORDING AND DEED PREPARATION FEES FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 923 NORTH 26TH STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SALE (MO # 2064; BK 10) I(D)5 A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF TARRIS MCKINNEY IN THE AMOUNT OF $1.00 PLUS RECORDING AND DEED PREPARATION FEES FOR REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1234 NORTH 12TH STREET AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DEED AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE SALE (MO # 2065; BK 10) I(D)6 A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING THE DONATION OF LAND GENERALLY LOCATED AT 3330 WAYNE SULLIVAN DRIVE, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FROM CHIEF PADUKE DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED CONSIDERATION CERTIFICATE, FOR THE PURPOSE OF STORMWATER MANAGEMENT (MO # 2066; BK 10) I(D)7 A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR THE 2018 ENGINEERING/PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT LITTER ABATEMENT PROGRAM (MO # 2067; BK 10) 58 February 13, 2018 I(D)8 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A REIMBURSEMENT GRANT FOR FY2019 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,888.00 THROUGH THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET'S HIGHWAY SAFETY PROGRAM FOR FUNDING TO BE USED FOR OVERTIME HOURS ASSOCIATED WITH SPECIFIC TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT (MO # 2068; BK 10) I(D)9 A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A SECOND AMENDMENT TO MARK THOMPSON'S EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AMENDMENT (MO # 2069; BK 10) I(D)10 A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND KELLY DREW FOR EMPLOYMENT AS AN OPERATIONS OFFICER FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME (MO # 2070; BK 10) Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the items on the Consent Agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ORDINANCES) — ADOPTION FY2018 BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR EXECUTIVE SEARCH FIRM CONTRACT FOR CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, 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 -appropriation: • Transfer $28,000 from the General Fund (1000) fund reserves to the Human Resources `Contract Services' Account (1000 3511 523070) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2018-2-8514; BK 35 APPROVE CONTRACT WITH STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RESOURCES FOR CITY MANAGER RECRUITMENT Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF STRATEGIC GOVERNMENT RESOURCES (SGR) TO ASSIST THE CITY WITH RECRUITING SERVICES FOR SELECTION OF A CITY MANAGER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: the City of Paducah accepts the proposal of Strategic Government Resources (SGR) in an amount not to exceed $28,000 for assistance in recruiting and selecting a City Manager and authorizes the Mayor to execute a contract for same. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2018-2-8515; BK 35 ORDINANCES) — INTRODUCTION APPROVE CHANGE ORDER WITH BFW FOR RIVERFRONT PHASE 1B PROJECT Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH BACON FARMER WORKMAN ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. FOR THE RIVERFRONT REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT PHASE 1-B, AND AUTHORING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 with Bacon Farmer 59 February 13, 2018 Workman Engineering& Testing, Inc. (BFW) for a price increase in the amount of $220,000 for additional design services for the City of Paducah's Riverfront Redevelopment Project Phase 1-B. This change order increases the total contract amount to $346,380.00. COMMENTS COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Interim City Manager Mark Thompson reported staff is reviewing the smoking ordinance, particularly the section(s) regarding enforcement, which was introduced at the January 9, 2018, city commission meeting. Department of Finance has started working on FY2018-2019 budget. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Abraham voiced concerns regarding unfunded mandates as the City moves into the budget season for next year. He thinks the City should possibly initiate a hiring freeze until the City knows more about personnel costs for the next budget year. This concern comes after the Kentucky Retirement Systems Board of Trustees set pension rates at a much higher rate for next year and following years. These rates will remain at the set rates if the State legislators do not take action to change them. Mark Thompson, Interim City Manager, responded that all positions are being reviewed and justified before being recommended to the Board for approval. A lot of the vacant positions have been unfilled for quite some time and it is now necessary to fill some of those positions. Mayor Harless added that there are two options on how the City could handle the situation. The City could adopt a formal policy to freeze hiring or continue with reviewing the recommendation of the City Manager and then being presented for Board action. Commissioner Holland thanked the downtown merchants and volunteers for coordinating a great, "Fall In Love with Paducah" shopping event, for the Saturday before Valentine's Day. Mayor Harless gave an update on the strategic planning community sessions. She and Commissioner Wilson hosted a session on Saturday at Seamen's Church. Commissioner Rhodes attended a session today with her and the art consortium. ADJOURN Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Meeting ended at approximately 6:21 p.m. ADOPTED: February 27, 2018 City Clerk 60 ayor