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Home My WebLink About01-22-2019January 22, 2019 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 22, 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 Watkins gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Abraham led the pledge. SWEARING IN OF POLICE OFFICERS New Police Officers Logan Barrow, Pedro Loredo and Jeremy Teague were sworn in by Judge Deanna Wise Henschel. PRESENTATION DUKE OF PADUCAH Mayor Pro Tem Abraham presented retired Police Chief Brandon Barnhill with a Duke of Paducah. PROCLAMATION Mayor Pro Tem Abraham presented a Catholic Schools Week Proclamation to Eleanor Spry, Director of Saint Mary School Systems. PRESENTATION FY2018 COMPREHENSIVE ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT David Hampton with Kemper Group presented the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the City of Paducah for the year ended June 30, 2018. The following information is provided by Public Information Officer Pam Spencer: "Finance Director Jonathan Perkins and David Hampton of Kemper CPA Group, LLP provided an overview of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) which includes the City audit. The audit is required by State law; however, the CAFR is a voluntary document that the City prepares to provide additional information and transparency to the public. The report is for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2018. Paducah is one of the few cities in Kentucky that prepares a CAFR. For 27 consecutive years, Paducah has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The entire CAFR report and previous audits dating back to 2001 can be found on the City's website, www. padueahky.Qov. " CONSENTAGENDA Mayor Pro Tem Abraham asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed. No one asked for any items to be removed. Mayor Pro Tem Abraham asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Minutes for the January 5, 2019 and January 8, 2019 City Commission Meetings I(B) Receive & File Documents Minute File: 1. Certificate of Liability Insurance — Asphalt Paving, Inc., dba Cornerstone Boring 2. Ivitts Plumbing Contractors, Inc. 3. Murtco Inc. Deed File: 1. Quitclaim Deed — City of Paducah —Paducah Independent School District Finance Corporation — Adams Street and South 20 Street — Tract A — ORD #2018-8-8544 I(C) Appointment of Allan Rhodes, Jr. to the Code Enforcement Board to fill the unexpired term of Edwin Jones who has resigned. This term shall expire August 22, 2020. I(D) Reappointment of Hardy Roberts to the Electric Plant Board for a term that shall expire February 6, 2023. January 22, 2019 Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, 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). SUSPEND THE RULES OF ORDER Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the rules for conducting City Commission Meetings be suspended insofar as they are in conflict with the printed agenda for this meeting; otherwise, the rules are to remain in full force and effect. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Abraham (4). I(E) Appointments to the newly formed Building, Electrical and Fire Codes Appeals Board: Greg Croft, Rick Windhorst, Chad Beyer and Jason Hickey whose terms shall expire January 22, 2023 and David Ury, Paul King and Jimmy Evans whose terms shall expire January 22, 2022. I(F) Reappointment of Jonathan E. Perkins to the Paducah Riverfront Development Advisory Board. This term shall expire February 7, 2021. I(G) Appointment of Corbin Snardon to the Board of Ethics to replace Mark Whitlow whose term has expired. This term shall expire February 10, 2021. I(H) Reappointment of Deborah Edmonds to the Commissioners of Water Works for a term that shall expire January 6, 2023. I(I) Personnel Actions I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF GALLS, LLC, FOR THE PURCHASE OF UNIFORMS FOR PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME (M.O. # 2199; BK 10) I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A FY2020 HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR OVERTIME PAY FOR OFFICERS AND ASSOCIATED FUEL COSTS FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (M.O. # 2200; BK 10) I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF DATA RECORDS MANAGEMENT SERVICES IN AN AMOUNT OF $23,974 FOR THE DIGITIZING OF FELONY INVESTIGATION RECORDS FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME (M.O. # 2201; BK 10) I(M) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LIBRARIES & ARCHIVES (KDLA) FOR A FY2019 LOCAL RECORDS PROGRAM GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,974 FOR THE PURCHASE OF SERVICES RELATED TO DIGITIZING RECORDS FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE GRANT AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (M.O. # 2202; BK 10) I(N) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE COMMISSION RESERVE FUND TO THE MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS TRAINING AND TRAVEL ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF $10,000 AND TO THE CITY MANAGER'S OFFICE TRAINING AND TRAVEL ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF $5,000 FOR TRAINING AND TRAVEL EXPENSES FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2019 (M.O. # 2203; BK 10) Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, 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). SUSPEND THE RULES OF ORDER Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the rules for conducting City Commission Meetings be suspended insofar as they are in conflict with the printed agenda for this meeting; otherwise, the rules are to remain in full force and effect. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Abraham (4). January 22, 2019 PUBLIC COMMENTS Commissioner Abraham allowed attendees to make public comments regarding the Veterans Day Parade Resolution. The following attendees addressed the Board of Commissioners in support of keeping the resolution intact: • Tony Gerard • Brad Holland • Ronald Hughes • Sarah Holland • Jim Gearhart • Robert Worden • Octavia Lawrence • Corbin Snardon • Adam Horton • Nate Crawford • Mary Byrne • J.T. Jagoe • Iftakhar Choudury RESOLUTION REPEAL VETERANS FAY PARADE RESOLUTION — FAILED Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that a resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION REPEALING IN ITS ENTIRETY A RESOLUTION ADOPTED MAY 16, 2017, ENTITLED, `A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING AND ACCEPTING THE POSITION OF THE PADUCAH VETERANS DAY COMMITTEE THAT PARTICIPANTS IN THE VETERANS DAY PARADE BE LIMITED TO THOSE THAT REPRESENT THE FLAG OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE VETERANS OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES'," be adopted. Failed on call of the roll, nays, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson (3). Yeas, Mayor Pro Tem Abraham (1). MUNICIPAL ORDER CITY HALL IMPROVEMENT PROJECT: A & K CONTRUCTION CHANGE ORDER #5 Commissioner McElroy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CHANGE ORDER NO. 5 WITH A&K CONSTRUCTION, FORA CONTRACT REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $156,998 FOR THE CITY HALL PHASE I PROJECT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem Abraham (4). (M.O. # 2204; BK 10) ORDINANCE(S) — INTRODUCTION RIGHT-OF-WAY CLOSURE BETWEEN BUCKNER LANE AND EXALL LANE Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF AN UNNAMED RIGHT-OF-WAY BETWEEN BUCKNER LANE AND EXALL LANE, OPPOSITE PINES ROAD, 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 unnamed right-of-way between Buckner Lane and Exall Lane, opposite Pines Road, empowers and directs the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds from the City to the property owners in or abutting the public ways to be closed. APPROVE FINAL PLAT AND ESCROW AGREEMENT FOR TOWNHOMES OF LABARRI FARMS Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION RESPECTING THE PROPOSED FINAL SUBDIVISION OF LABARRI FARMS LOCATED AT 1720 AND 1740 NEW HOLT ROAD AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF RIGHT OF WAY AND EASEMENTS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah does hereby approve the final report of the Paducah Planning Commission respecting the proposed subdivision of property of LaBarri Farms for property located at 1720 and 1740 New Holt Road, and accepting the dedication of right of way and easements. In addition, the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to subscribe a certificate of approval on the plat and to execute an escrow agreement in the amount of $250,000.00. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS January 22, 2019 City Manager Arndt invited Commission members to attend the Mission Statement and Organizational Values Rollout which will take place January 28th at 9:00 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. at the Robert Cherry Civic Center. City Manager Arndt also informed the Commission that a customer service survey will be rolled out on January 28tH BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS Commissioner McElroy commented that she is grateful that she was able to attend the National League of Cities training along with other members of the Commission. Commissioner Wilson commented that the IAFF Local 168 is turning 100 years old on Thursday, January 24th and encouraged Commissioners to celebrate with the Local 168 on Thursday at Paducah Beer Works. Proceeds from the event will go to charities. ADJOURN Mayor Pro Tem Abraham adjourned the meeting. Meeting ended at approximately 7:00 p.m. ADOPTED: February 12, 2019 n Brandi Harless, Mayor ATTEST: { T, ndsay Parish, C$ Clerk