HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-10-2018APRIL 10, 2018
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, April 10, 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.
SWEARING IN
McCracken County Circuit Judge Tim Kaltenbach conducted a swearing-in ceremony for Police
Officer Matthew Strohmeier.
PROCLAMATION
YO YO CLUB OF PADUCAH
Mayor Brandi Harless presented a proclamation to Frank Bennett, chief executive officer for the
National Quilt Museum and to the members of the Yo Yo Club, proclaiming April 10 as Yo Yo Club
Day to honor the Club's contributions. For more than 20 years, Yo Yo Club members demonstrated
hand quilting in the lobby of the museum. The Club also provided funds to local charities and non-
profits through its fundraising efforts.
ANNOUNCEMENT(S)
MCCRACKEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY
Library Director Susan Baier announced that the McCracken County Public Library will be waiving
late fines throughout the month of April. It doesn't matter how long the materials have been
overdue. Baier also announced that Systems and Web Services Librarian Zach Underwood is receiving
the Kentucky Public Library Association's 2018 Charlene Davis Excellence in Technology
Award. Underwood is being recognized for his technology and marketing initiatives for the
library. This is also National Libraries Week, and today is National Library Workers Day.
PRESENTATION(S)
KENTUCKY'S REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE AMERICAN LEGION ORATORICAL
COMPETITION
Carli Frederich, a senior at McCracken County High School and Kentucky's representative for the
American Legion Oratorical Competition, presented her speech to the Board. She competes this
Saturday.
OPIOID EPIDEMIC
The Paducah Board of Commissioners heard the third presentation in a series of presentations
regarding the opioid crisis. At this meeting, Dr. Sean McDonald with the IMAC Regeneration Center,
explained that IMAC focuses on regenerative rehabilitation to repair damage and disease without the
use of opioids. This process uses stem cells and platelets in combination with physical therapy and
chiropractic techniques.
(The above summary for the presentations is an excerpt from the City Commission Highlights
prepared by Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer.)
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Harless asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed. No one asked for
any items to be removed. The Mayor asked the City Clerk to read the remaining items on the
Consent Agenda.
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Minutes for the March 27, 2018 City Commission Meeting
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Receive & File Documents
Minute File:
1. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah
for April 3, 2018
Deed File:
2. Quitclaim Deed with WK Rentals, LLC for 923 North 26t` Street MO # 2064)
3. Quitclaim Deed with Tarris McKinney for 1234 North 12'h Street (MO # 2065)
Contract File:
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Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, 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
AMEND SMOKING ORDINANCE
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE BY PROHIBITING THE SMOKING
OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACES, PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT,
AND CERTAIN OUTDOOR PLACES" This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance
amends Chapter 54 Article II, Division 2 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to prohibit smoking in
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4. Agreement with Central Paving Company of Paducah, Inc. for Compost
Grinding of Tree Debris and Yard Waste (MO # 2081)
5. Change Order No. 1 with Central Paving Company of Paducah for the Noble
Park Tennis Court Reconstruction Project (MO # 2082)
6. Agreement with McKeel Equipment Co., Inc. for One Case DV45 Double Drum
Roller (MO # 2085)
Financial File:
7. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for February 2018
Bid File:
(Due to space constraints, the following proposals for the E-911 Department are housed
separately in the General Government storage area in the basement of City Hall)
8. 911 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) Purchase & Installation — E-911
Department
a. Tyler Technologies, Inc.
b. Caliber Public Safety
9. Logging Recorder Purchase & Installation— E-911 Department
a. Equature, Inc.*
b. Revcord
10. Dispatch Console Workstation Equipment & Furniture — E-911 Department
a. Xybix Systems, Inc.
b. E-Systems Group
c. Strategic Communications
d. Bramic
e. Dispatch Products
f. Forecast Consoles, Inc.
g. Watson Consoles
*Denotes Recommended Bid
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Personnel Actions
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER RATIFYING THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF A 2018-
2019 KENTUCKY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE GRANT APPLICATION
AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION
OF WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,500 TO ASSIST IN
FUNDING THE CITY/COUNTY ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY
(M.O.#2087; BK 10)
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR A RECREATIONAL TRAILS
PROGRAM GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL
GOVERNMENT FOR THE PURCHASE AND INSTALLATION OF A
PEDESTRIAN FOOTBRIDGE OVER PERKINS CREEK THAT WILL CONNECT
THE CITY'S GREENWAY TRAIL TO THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY TRAIL
SYSTEM (M.O.#2088; BK 11)
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, 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
AMEND SMOKING ORDINANCE
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RELATING TO THE
PROTECTION OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE BY PROHIBITING THE SMOKING
OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS IN ENCLOSED PUBLIC PLACES, PLACES OF EMPLOYMENT,
AND CERTAIN OUTDOOR PLACES" This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance
amends Chapter 54 Article II, Division 2 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to prohibit smoking in
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enclosed public places, places of employment, and certain outdoor areas. Under this Ordinance,
smoking, including electronic smoking devices, will be prohibited in enclosed public places and in all
places of employment, whether public or private, except in screened in gazebos, private vehicles, retail
tobacco stores, designated workplaces, and in private organizations or clubs. Additionally, under this
Ordinance, smoking is prohibited in school -owned outdoor sports arenas and. amphitheaters, public or
private owned outdoor playgrounds, and certain municipally -owned outdoor areas, with limited
exceptions.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Dr. Pat Withrow, Larry Furmann, Mike Muscarella, Executive Director of Ambulatory
Services at Baptist Health, Chair of Purchase Area Healthy Connections Health Coalition and
member of Healthy Paducah Health Coalition, and Ellen Walsh of Four Rivers Behavioral
Health voiced their support for the amendments to the City's smoking ordinance.
• John Watson and Yvonne Gray do not support the proposed amendments to the ordinance.
Their opinion is government is overstepping its boundaries into private business too much.
MOTION TO AMEND AMENDMENTS TO SMOKING ORDINANCE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Mayor Harless, I hereby move that the
ordinance entitled "ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 54, ARTICLE II "SMOKING IN
PUBLIC PLACES," DIVISION 2, "PUBLIC BUILDINGS" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY", which was introduce at the
regular commission meeting held on March 27, 2018, be amended to include the following:
1. An amendment to Section 54-52.1., of the introduced ordinance, which shall
read as follows:
Section 54-52.1. — Prohibition in Certain Outdoor Places.
Smoking shall be prohibited in the following outdoor places:
A. In all municipally -owned and all public or private school -owned outdoor
sports arenas.
B. In all public or private owned outdoor playgrounds, swimming pools, and
spray -grounds.
C. In all municipally -owned outdoor playgrounds, swimming pools, spray -
grounds, and health parks.
D. These prohibitions shall not apply to outdoor walking trails, shelters, and
golf courses.
2. An amendment to Section 54-54-51. — "Definitions" of the introduced
ordinance, which shall add the following:
Section 54-51. — Definitions.
A. (18)Health Park means parks designed to be used by the public for healthy
living that has sports and fitness equipment installed such as the Pat & Jim
Brockenborough Rotary Health Park and any other similar facility.
3. An amendment to Section 54-56. — "Enforcement" of the introduced ordinance
to delete Section 54-56, Subsection A, relating to enforcement by Paducah
citizens.
LOST on call of the roll, yea, Commissioner Abraham. Nays, Commissioner Holland, Rhodes,
Wilson and Mayor Harless (4).
After hearing the public comments and discussion amongst the Board, the Mayor called for the vote on
the proposed smoking ordinance.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4).
Nays, Commissioner Abraham (1). ORD.#2018-4-8521; BK 35
APPROVE ALLEY CLOSURE BETWEEN SOUTH 311T STREET AND MAPLE AVENUE
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING
OF AN ALLEY BETWEEN SOUTH 31 ST STREET AND MAPLE AVENUE, PARALLEL TO
LONE OAK ROAD AND KENTUCKY AVENUE, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows:
The City of Paducah does hereby authorize the closure of an alley between South 31St Street and Maple
Avenue, parallel to Lone Oak Road and Kentucky Avenue and authorizes, empowers and directs the
Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed from the City to the property owners in or abutting the public ways
to be closed.
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Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Harless (5). ORD#2018-4-8522; BK 35
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR PUMP STATION #2 CONSTRUCTION
Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF
HUFFMAN CONSTRUCTION, LLC, FOR THE FLOODWALL PUMP STATION #2
REHABILITATION PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts
the bid of Huffman Construction, LLC, in the amount of $4,947,000.00, for construction services for
the Floodwall Pump Station No. 2 Rehabilitation 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#2018-4-8523; BK 35
APPROVE 911 COMPUTER ASSISTED DISPATCH (CAD) PURCHASE & INSTALLATION
CONTRACT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of
Commissioners of the City of Paducah adopt an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A LICENSE AND SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH TYLER
TECHNOLOGIES, INC. FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT OF A COMPUTER ASSISTED DISPATCH
SYSTEM THAT WILL BE UTILIZED IN THE OPERATION OF THE CITY'S 911 SYSTEM." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance approves the execution of a "License and
Services Agreement" wherein Tyler Technologies, Inc. will provide software and related hardware for
the establishment of a computer assisted dispatch system (CAD) that will be utilized in the operation of
the City's 911 system.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Harless (5). ORD#2018-4-8524; BK 35
APPROVE LOGGING RECORDER PURCHASE & INSTALLATION CONTRACT
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A SOFTWARE LICENSE/HARDWARE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH EQUATURE, INC.
FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN UPGRADED RECORDING SYSTEM THAT WILL BE UTILIZED IN THE
OPERATION OF THE CITY'S 911 SYSTEM." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This
Ordinance approves the execution of a "Software License/Hardware Purchase Agreement" wherein
Equature, Inc. will sell and install an upgraded recording system for the City's 911 system, and assign
a license for the software that is a part thereof.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Harless (5). ORD#2018-4-8525; BK 35
APPROVE WORKSTATION FURNITURE PURCHASE & INSTALLATION CONTRACT
Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH XYBIX SYSTEMS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE AND
INSTALLATION OF DISPATCH CONSOLE EQUIPMENT AND FURNITURE THAT WILL BE
UTILIZED IN THE OPERATION OF THE CITY'S 911 SYSTEM". This Ordinance is summarized
as follows: This Ordinance approves the execution of a "Dispatch Console Furniture Agreement"
wherein XYBIX Systems, Inc. will sell and install dispatch console equipment and furniture for the
benefit of the City's 911 system.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Harless (5). ORD#2018-4-8526; BK 35
ORDINANCES) — INTRODUCTION
TERMINATION OF EASEMENT WITH FOUR RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A TERMINATION OF EASEMENT WITH WESTERN KENTUCKY REGIONAL
MENTAL HEALTH AND MENTAL RETARDATION ADVISORY BOARD, INC. DBA FOUR
RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH FOR A PARKING LOT AREA LOCATED ON THE
SOUTHSIDE OF JEFFERSON STREET BETWEEN NORTH FOURTH AND NORTH FIFTH
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STREETS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah does hereby authorize
the Mayor to execute a Termination of Easement with Western Kentucky Regional Mental Health and
Mental Retardation Advisory Board, Inc., DBA Four Rivers Behavioral Health, for a parking lot area
located on the southside of Jefferson Street between North Fourth and North Fifth Streets.
APPROVE AMENDMENT TO PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AGREEMENT FOR
COMPUTER-AIDED DISPATCH AND RECORDS MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
IMPLEMENTATION OVERSIGHT SUPPORT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of
Commissioners of the City of Paducah introduce an Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING FIVE (5) AMENDMENT AGREEMENTS WHICH
SUPPLEMENT THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AGREEMENT THAT WAS MADE WITH
FEDERAL ENGINEERING, INC." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance
approves five (5) amendment agreements which supplement the Professional Consulting Agreement
that was executed between the City and Federal Engineering, Inc. on August 18, 2016, all of which
relate to the planning, design and implementation of the City's upgraded 911 system.
PAT & JIM BROCKENBOROUGH ROTARY HEALTH PARK PHASE I - CHANGE ORDER
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1, CHANGE ORDER NO. 2, CHANGE ORDER NO. 3 AND
CHANGE ORDER NO. 4 FOR THE PAT & JIM BROCKENBOROUGH ROTARY HEALTH
PARK PROJECT PHASE I." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The Mayor is hereby
authorized to execute Change Order No. 1, 2 & 4 in the combined amount of $560.93 with Wilkins
Construction, Inc. for additional items that are in excess of the original contract for the Pat & Jim
Brockenborough Rotary Health Park Project — Phase I, which will change the total contract amount to
$619,730.29. Further, the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute Change Order No. 3 which increases
the contract time of completion by 52 days.
DISCUSSION
CITY STRATEGIC PLAN
Mayor Brandi Harless introduced to the Board a draft strategic plan for the City of Paducah that
includes updated vision, mission, and values statements. The proposed vision statement is as
follows: Paducah is a city where people strive to reach their full potential through lifelong learning,
creativity, culture, and compassion for one another. She also provided an overview of eight key
performance areas. The key performance areas are:
• Maintain high level of safety for all
• Develop healthy and sustainable neighborhoods
• Maintain thoughtful and modern infrastructure
• Provide open, smart, and engaged government
• Enhance arts, culture, and tourism
• Empower upward economic mobility for all
• Provide excellent recreation experiences for all ages and abilities
• Celebrate a diverse community.
Numerous draft objectives are listed under each key performance area. The discussion on the strategic
plan will continue at an upcoming Commission meeting.
COMMENTS
COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER
• City Manager Mark Thompson reported the Police Department's Annual Report has been
distributed
• Mr. Thompson reported on the City's maintenance of the Martin Luther King Memorial property
on Park Avenue. For several months questions have been asked by citizens of why the City
maintains the property. After much research, an ISTEA grant agreement was found between the
City and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The agreement states when the City accepted funds
from the Transportation Cabinet, the City agreed to maintain the property in perpetuity.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
Commissioner Abraham asked for an update regarding the City's hiring of Bryant Law Firm
to recover costs from opioid manufacturers and distributors on a contingency fee basis.
The Commission is in agreement they want to move forward with the hiring of the firm.
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Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the City enter into
an agreement with Bryant Law Center to recover costs from opioid manufacturers and distributors on a
contingency fee basis conditional there is no cost to the city.
Vote was not called. The City Clerk asked the agreement be reviewed and be brought before the
Commission to act upon.
Commissioner Holland made a motion to rescind her previous motion. Commissioner Abraham
seconded.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor
Harless (5).
ADJOURN
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland to adjourn the meeting. All in
favor.
Meeting ended at approximately 7:59 p.m.
ADOPTED: April 24, 2018
City Clerk
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