HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-26-2019February 26, 2019
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 26, 2019, 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, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Abraham gave the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Harless led the pledge.
PRESENTATION
BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT AND UPDATE
The following information was provided by Public Information Officer Pam Spencer:
"Barkley Regional Airport Manager Richard Roof provided the Paducah Board of Commissioners an
annual update of airport activities and a copy of the airport audit. Roof said many projects are
underway or in the planning stages including an update of the Airport Master Plan, the replacement
of various lighting, and the clearing of trees in the approach area. On January 7, SkyWest began
providing three flights per day during the weekdays to Chicago O'Hare. Roof said that Barkley
Regional Airport provides $43 million per year in economic benefits to this area. "
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Harless asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed. Commissioner
Abraham asked that Item I(C) be removed for further discussion and that a separate vote be taken.
Mayor Harless asked the City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Minutes for the February 12, 2019 City Commission Meeting
I(B)
Reappointment of Thomas Whittemore to the Paducah Area Transit System Board. This
term shall expire June 30, 2022.
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n 2022. (Removed from Consent
Agenda and adopted separately)
I(D)
Personnel Actions
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF KENNY'S LAWN SERVICE
AND MORE FOR GROUNDS MAINTENANCE OF CITY OWNED PROPERTIES
IN AN AMOUNT OF $14.49 PER LOT, PER MOWING, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME (MO #2208 BK 10)
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF LINWOOD MOTORS FOR
SALE TO THE CITY OF EIGHT (8) POLICE PURSUIT RATED SUV'S IN AN
AMOUNT OF $303,080 WITH OPTION TO PURCHASE TWO (2) ADDITIONAL
SUV'S AT THE UNIT BID PRICE BEFORE JUNE 30, 2019, FOR USE BY THE
PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME (MO 92209 BK 10)
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF STRINGFELLOW FOR SALE
TO THE CITY OF ONE (1) NEW DIESEL DUMP TRUCK WITH SNOW PLOW
AND SALT SPREADER IN AN AMOUNT OF $133,885 FOR USE BY THE
PADUCAH ENGINEERING PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT STREET DIVISION
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME
(MO #2210 BK 10)
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A KENTUCKY
DEPARTMENT FOR LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES GRANT THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY LOCAL RECORDS BRANCH FOR THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE TO
BE USED TO DIGITIZE AND CONVERT TO MICROFILM PERMANENT
RECORDS, INCLUDING ORDINANCE BOOKS 46-18 AND MINUTES FROM
1924-1969 (MO #2211 BK 10)
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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, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
APPOINTMENT(S)
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Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham to appoint Sarah Holland to the
Board of Ethics to replace Jill Gott Wrye, whose term has expired. This term shall expire February 10,
2022.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, McElroy, Wilson and Mayor Harless (3). Nays, Abraham and
Watkins (2).
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION UPHOLDING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN TO PURSUE AND SUPPORT A
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISTRICT IN THE DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT
DEVELOPMENT AREA," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE — 2019 FLOOD
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ASSISTANT PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY RELATED TO THE 2019 FLOOD," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
ORDINANCE(S) — EMERGENCY
KRESGE BUILDING DEMOLITION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an Emergency Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES WITH DANNY COPE AND
SONS EXCAVATING, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT OF $573,000 FOR EMERGENCY DEMOLITION
SERVICES OF THE KRESGE BUILDING LOCATED AT 316,318 & 320 BROADWAY;
RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY AND
EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: In this Emergency Ordinance the City of Paducah approves a
contract with Danny Cope and Sons Excavating for the demolition of the Kresge Building in a total
amount of $573,000, and ratifies the City Manager's execution of the contract and declaration of
emergency.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
(ORD #2019-2-8561; BK 35)
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I(J)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FINANCE
DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM THE COMMISSION RESERVE FUND
TO THE KRESGE DEMOLITION PROJECT ACCOUNT IN AN AMOUNT OF
$600,000 FOR EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF THE KRESGE BUILDING
(MO #2212 BK 10)
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, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
APPOINTMENT(S)
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Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham to appoint Sarah Holland to the
Board of Ethics to replace Jill Gott Wrye, whose term has expired. This term shall expire February 10,
2022.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, McElroy, Wilson and Mayor Harless (3). Nays, Abraham and
Watkins (2).
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING DISTRICT
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION UPHOLDING THE PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN TO PURSUE AND SUPPORT A
TAX INCREMENT FINANCING (TIF) DISTRICT IN THE DOWNTOWN RIVERFRONT
DEVELOPMENT AREA," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
FEMA DISASTER ASSISTANCE — 2019 FLOOD
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY ASSISTANT PUBLIC
WORKS DIRECTOR TO EXECUTE DOCUMENTS FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH THE FEDERAL
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY RELATED TO THE 2019 FLOOD," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
ORDINANCE(S) — EMERGENCY
KRESGE BUILDING DEMOLITION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy that the Board of
Commissioners introduce and adopt an Emergency Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
APPROVING AN AGREEMENT FOR DEMOLITION SERVICES WITH DANNY COPE AND
SONS EXCAVATING, LLC, IN AN AMOUNT OF $573,000 FOR EMERGENCY DEMOLITION
SERVICES OF THE KRESGE BUILDING LOCATED AT 316,318 & 320 BROADWAY;
RATIFYING THE CITY MANAGER'S DECLARATION OF AN EMERGENCY AND
EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: In this Emergency Ordinance the City of Paducah approves a
contract with Danny Cope and Sons Excavating for the demolition of the Kresge Building in a total
amount of $573,000, and ratifies the City Manager's execution of the contract and declaration of
emergency.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
(ORD #2019-2-8561; BK 35)
February 26, 2019
ORDINANCE(S) — ADOPTION
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH INNOVATIONS BRANDING HOUSE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH AND INTEGRATED VISUALIZATION SYSTEMS, INC., D/B/A INNOVATIONS
BRANDING HOUSE, FOR WEBSITE, VIDEOS, DESIGN OF PRINTED MATERIALS AND
SOCIAL MEDIA CONTENT RELATED TO THE CITY'S STRATEGIC PLAN INITIATIVES IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $20,000 FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019 AND $36,000 FOR FISCAL
YEAR 2020; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah does hereby approve an agreement with
Innovations Branding House in an amount not to exceed $20,000 in FY19 and $36,000 in FY20 for
professional services related to branding and community engagement for the City's Strategic Plan.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas McElroy, Wilson and Mayor Harless (3). Nays, Abraham and
Watkins (2). (ORD #2019-2-8562 BK 35)
COMMENTS
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
The City Manager requested an Executive Session to discuss litigation.
City Manager Arndt complimented the City Team for their work during the flood. He was impressed to
see everyone working together during the flood gate installation with an "All hands on deck"
mentality. He commented on the excellent cooperation and partnership with the County also.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS COMMENTS
Commissioner Wilson: With regard to the partnership with the County, it was great news that the
County approved the TIF Resolution last night.
Commissioner Wilson asked City Engineering Public Works Director Rick Murphy to give a brief
update on the flooding situation and the Convention Center. Mr. Murphy let the Commission know
that the river level will have to be at 52' before the flood gate at the Holiday Inn entrance is able to be
removed and the Convention Center is able to be occupied again.
Commissioner McElroy attended the Community Scholarship Program at WKCTC. The City of
Paducah was presented with an award of appreciation for their contributions to the program.
Commissioner Abraham visited the Fulton County Inmate Initiative Program. This is a welding
program for inmates to give them a marketable skill when they re-enter society. McCracken County
Jail is trying to get this program here in Paducah. Commissioner Abraham plans to reach out to some
of the unions to create partnerships for this endeavor.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Randy Beeler and John Suttles made comments regarding the Veterans Day Parade.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commission go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to reconvene in open session. All
in favor.
ADJOURN
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to adjourn the meeting. All in
favor.
February 26, 2019
Meeting ended at approximately 6:45 p.m.
ADOPTED: March 12, 2019
Brandi Harless, Mayor
ATTEST:
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