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Home My WebLink About01-08-2019January 8, 2019 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 8, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Pro Tem Abraham presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Abraham (4). Mayor Harless was absent (1). INVOCATION Commissioner McElroy gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Abraham led the pledge. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Abraham asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed. Mayor Pro Tem Abraham asked that item I(I) be removed for separate consideration. The Mayor Pro Tem asked the City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Minutes for the December 17, 2018, City Commission Meeting I(B) Receive & File Documents Minute File: 1. Oath of Office Commissioner Gerald Watkins 2. Oath of Office — Commissioner Brenda McElroy 3. Oath of Office — Commissioner Sandra Wilson Deed File: 1. Quitclaim Deed — City of Paducah to Paducah Independent School District Finance Corporation — Adams Street & South 24' Street - ORD 2018-8-8544 2. Quitclaim Deed — Mid South Energy Properties LLC DAV Drive — ORD 2018- 10-8551 Contract File: 1. Contract For Services — Paducah Community Concert Bank — CM signature 2. Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield — Health Insurance Premiums - MO #2165 3. Commonwealth of Kentucky — State Homeland Security Grant award — Personal Protection (bomb) suits — MO 92185 4. Contract For Services — Second Extension and Amendment to Fuel Supply Agreement — JSC Terminal, d/b/a Mid West Terminal — MO #2189 5. Contract For Services — Thomas P. Miller & Associates — Development of Opportunity Zones Marketing Strategy — MO #2190 6. Hazard Mitigation Plan 2018 Update — MO #2191 7. Employment Contract — Paducah Police Chief Brian Laird — MO #2194 8. Contract For Services — Gardner Engineering & Construction — Kresge Building Demolition Bid Package — 318 Broadway — MO #2195 Financials File: 1. Museum of the American Quilter's Society dba The National Quilt Museum I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) Reappointment of Sandra Wilson to the Paducah Riverfront Development Advisory Board for a term that shall expire December 31, 2020. I(E) Reappointment of Sandra Wilson to the Electric Plant Board for a term that shall expire December 31, 2020. I(F) Appointment of Gerald Watkins to the Commissioners of Water Works for a term that shall expire December 31, 2020. I(G) Appointment of Brenda McElroy to the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency for a term that shall expire December 31, 2020. I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO DISTRIBUTE VACATION DAYS TO CERTAIN EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH AS PART OF THE ANNUAL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION CHRISTMAS January 8, 2019 Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the items on the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Abraham (4). MUNICIPAL ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER NAMING THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER PERKINS CREEK LINKING THE CITY'S GREENWAY TRAIL TO THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY TRAIL SYSTEM "BOB LEEPER BRIDGE" be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Abraham (4). (M.O. # 2198; BK 10) CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Arndt thanked the Commission for participating in the Commission retreat on Saturday. The City Manager informed the Commission that work is continuing on establishing a TIF District. Staff is working on making the City's BUILD grant application even stronger in 2019. The Barkley Regional Airport is continuing to work on their expansion. The City Manager asked that Commissioners reserve time on January 29th, 30th or 31St to talk with him and the Finance Director regarding budget recommendations. The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Commissioner McElroy and Commissioner Wilson will attend the Kentucky League of Cities Newly Elected Officials conference next week. The City Manager invited the public to stay for a reception to honor returning and newly elected officials directly after the Commission meeting. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner McElroy thanked the Commission and City staff for the time spent helping to prepare her for taking office. Commissioner Watkins commented that he is honored to be able to serve the City of Paducah in the role of Commissioner again and is looking forward to the next two years in office. Commissioner Wilson welcomed newly elected officials and thanked city staff for the time spent preparing for the Commission Retreat. She looks forward to working with the Commission on the issues facing the city over the next two years. Mayor Pro Tem Abraham brought concerns that the Veterans Day Parade Resolution that was adopted on May 16, 2017, may pose issues concerning freedom of speech or freedom of expression. He notified the Commission that he plans to bring the Resolution back for possible action at the January 22, 2019, City Commission meeting. The Commission asked that city staff obtain a written attorney opinion regarding the resolution. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Worden, President of the City of Paducah Ambassadors, welcomed the newly elected Commissioners. Ron Ward made comments about reducing the City's budget. I_�I7ILIIIIN►`I Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. LUNCHEON C14ARITY FOOD COLLECTION (M.O. 112197; BK 10) A MUNICIPAL ORDER T, 04114Q THE PE—DEST-R4AN BPJDGE 0 v —1,1 (REMOVED 1 11 1 ADOPTED ' Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the items on the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Abraham (4). MUNICIPAL ORDER Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER NAMING THE PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE OVER PERKINS CREEK LINKING THE CITY'S GREENWAY TRAIL TO THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY TRAIL SYSTEM "BOB LEEPER BRIDGE" be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Abraham (4). (M.O. # 2198; BK 10) CITY MANAGER COMMENTS City Manager Arndt thanked the Commission for participating in the Commission retreat on Saturday. The City Manager informed the Commission that work is continuing on establishing a TIF District. Staff is working on making the City's BUILD grant application even stronger in 2019. The Barkley Regional Airport is continuing to work on their expansion. The City Manager asked that Commissioners reserve time on January 29th, 30th or 31St to talk with him and the Finance Director regarding budget recommendations. The City Manager, Assistant City Manager, Commissioner McElroy and Commissioner Wilson will attend the Kentucky League of Cities Newly Elected Officials conference next week. The City Manager invited the public to stay for a reception to honor returning and newly elected officials directly after the Commission meeting. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner McElroy thanked the Commission and City staff for the time spent helping to prepare her for taking office. Commissioner Watkins commented that he is honored to be able to serve the City of Paducah in the role of Commissioner again and is looking forward to the next two years in office. Commissioner Wilson welcomed newly elected officials and thanked city staff for the time spent preparing for the Commission Retreat. She looks forward to working with the Commission on the issues facing the city over the next two years. Mayor Pro Tem Abraham brought concerns that the Veterans Day Parade Resolution that was adopted on May 16, 2017, may pose issues concerning freedom of speech or freedom of expression. He notified the Commission that he plans to bring the Resolution back for possible action at the January 22, 2019, City Commission meeting. The Commission asked that city staff obtain a written attorney opinion regarding the resolution. PUBLIC COMMENTS Robert Worden, President of the City of Paducah Ambassadors, welcomed the newly elected Commissioners. Ron Ward made comments about reducing the City's budget. I_�I7ILIIIIN►`I Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. January 8, 2019 Meeting ended at approximately 5:55 p.m. ADOPTED: January 22, 2019 Brandi Harless, Mayor i ATTEST J Lindsay Parish, Cady Clerk