HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-12-2019November 12, 2019
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, November 12, 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 McElroy led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Harless led the pledge.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW EMPLOYEES: Police Chief Brian Laird introduced Robyn Hood, 911
Division Manager. Planning Director, Tammara Tracy, introduced Melanie Reason, Neighborhood
Project Planner.
CONSENTAGENDA
Mayor Harless asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate
consideration. There were no items removed. Mayor Harless asked the City Clerk to read the
remaining items on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the October 22, 2019, Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
Receive and File Documents
Minute File:
1. Certificate of Liability Insurance — Thomas & Sons Concrete, LLC
2. Letter of Transfer — recycling equipment to Ballard County Recycling Center
Deed File:
1. Deed of Conveyance — Luverta Shaw to City of Paducah 1321 South 8' Street —
MO #2285
Contract File:
1. Contract For Services — River Heritage Museum — CM Signed
2. Contract Amendment — Tyler Technologies, Inc. — MO #2294
3. Contract with HDR for geotechnical and environmental review — City Block — MO
#2295
4. Contract For Services — Bacon, Farmer, Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. —
Riverfront Landmass Flood Scour — CM Signed
5. Contract For Services — Bacon, Farmer, Workman Engineering & Testing, Inc. —
Facilities Survey and Plan — CM Signed
Financials File:
1. Paducah Water —month ended September 30, 2019
I(C)
Personnel Actions
I(D)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR A STRATEGIC HEALTH RISK ADVISOR & STRATEGIC
BENEFIT PLACEMENT SERVICES WITH PEEL & HOLLAND FINANCIAL GROUP
FOR ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S HEALTH INSURANCE
IN AN AMOUNT OF $78,900 PLUS $200 PER HOUR, SUBJECT TO A MINIMUM
RETAINER OF $5,000, FOR REQUESTED SERVICES RELATED TO EMPLOYEE
BARGAINING, LEGAL MATTERS, AND DISPUTES OR OTHER SIMILAR ISSUES
AND AUTHORIZES THE EXECUTION OF THE ADVISORY AGREEMENT
SERVICES ADDENDUM MO #2296, BK II
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE LINDA
AND JERRY BRUCKHEIMER PRESERVATION FUND FOR A GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $10,000 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PADUCAH ART HOUSE
ALLIANCE (PAHA) FOR THE COLUMBIA THEATER ROOF RESTORATION AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SAME MO#2297, BK II
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I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A
BROWNFIELDS GRANT THROUGH THE UNITED STATES ENVIRONMENTAL
PROTECTION AGENCY IN AN AMOUNT OF $300,000 FOR ASSESSMENT AND
CLEANUP OF BROWNFIELDS IN AND AROUND THE OPPORTUNITY ZONE
MO #2299, BK 11
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the consent agenda be
adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
APPROVE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH YOUNGBLOOD EXCAVATING &
CONTRACTING, LLC
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING CHANGE
ORDER NO. 1 WITH YOUNGBLOOD EXCAVATING & CONTRACTING, LLC, FOR A
CONTRACT REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $16,208 FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE
GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE IV AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CHANGE
ORDER," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
(MO # 2300; BK 11)
ORDINANCE(S) — ADOPTIONS
APPROVE INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE McCRACKEN
COUNTY PVA
Commissioner McElroy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INTERLOCAL
COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND THE
MCCRACKEN COUNTY PROPERTY VALUATION ADMINISTRATOR FOR THE HIRING OF A
NEW EMPLOYEE TO COMPLETE PROPERTY INSPECTIONS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance authorizes the
execution of an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the City of Paducah and the McCracken
County Property Valuation Administration (PVA) for the purpose of hiring a new employee for the
PVA to complete property inspections within the City of Paducah. This Interlocal Cooperative
Agreement will be in the amount of $13,335 with a term beginning on the date of execution until
September 30, 2020.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5).
(ORD # 2019-11-8596; BK 35)
ORDINANCES) — INTRODUCTION
AMENDMENT #2 FOR HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE IV
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled,, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING CONTRACT
AMENDMENT NO. 2 WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC. FOR A PRICE INCREASE IN THE
AMOUNT OF $46,689 FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES FOR THE GREENWAY TRAIL
PHASE IV PROJECT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: the City of Paducah approves and
authorizes the execution of Contract Amendment No. 2 to the contract with HDR Engineering, Inc. for
the Greenway Trail Phase IV Project. This Amendment increases the contract cost by $46,689.00 for
additional labor hours already completed, final record drawings, final walktbrough, and approval of
remaining payment applications, resulting in a total contract price of $134,189.00.
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCE DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT
SERVICE FEES
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER AND FINANCING DIRECTOR TO IMPLEMENT
SERVICE FEES FOR THE ACCEPTANCE OF CREDIT CARD, DEBIT CARD, AND E -CHECK
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PAYMENTS BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This
ordinance authorizes the City Manager and the City Finance Director to establish and implement a
credit card and debit card service fee not to exceed four percent (4%) and an e -check processing fee of
$1.50 to cover the City's costs of accepting such payment forms.
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 14 RELATED TO DOGS AT SPECIAL
EVENTS
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled,, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: this ordinance amends Sections 14-31 and 14-32 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to
restrict dogs at special community events. This amendment defines special community events as all
events permitted within City limits, regardless of whether the City is the organizer or sponsor. This
restriction shall not apply to service dogs or to dogs whose owner's residence is located within the area
designated for special events so long as all service and resident dogs are restrained by a leash or other
lead that is no longer than three (3) feet. This restriction shall also not apply to events which
specifically provide for and include that dogs may be brought into the area for the permitted event.
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 106 TO RAISE INSURANCE PREMIUM TAX
Commissioner McElroy offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is summarized as
follows: this ordinance amends Section 106-126 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to raise the
Insurance Premium Tax from 6% (six percent) to 7% (seven percent). The increase of the Insurance
Premium Tax will provide additional revenue that is necessary to assist in the funding of employee
pensions, as well as the funding for the design, construction administration, and construction of an
indoor recreation and aquatic facility for use by the citizens of the City of Paducah. The full text of
each section that imposes taxes shall be published in accordance with KRS 83A.060.
AUTHORIZE A BOND ISSUANCE OF $22,000,000 IN GENERAL OBLIGATION
BONDS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF INDOOR AQUATIC AND RECREATION
CENTER
Commissioner Watkins offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2020A IN THE APPROXIMATE
AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $22,000,000 (SUBJECT TO A PERMITTED
ADJUSTMENT INCREASING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS BY UP TO
$2,200,000 OR DECREASING THE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF BONDS BY ANY
AMOUNT) FOR THE PURPOSE OF FINANCING ALL OR A PORTION OF THE COSTS
OF THE ACQUISITION, CONSTRUCTION, EQUIPPING, AND INSTALLATION OF A
MUNICIPAL SPORTS AND RECREATIONAL FACILITY LOCATED WITHIN THE
JURISDICTIONAL BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY; APPROVING THE FORMS OF THE
BONDS; AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED OFFICERS TO EXECUTE AND DELIVER THE
BONDS; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF A NOTICE WITH THE
STATE LOCAL DEBT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND SECURITY OF
THE BONDS; CREATING A BOND PAYMENT FUND; MAINTAINING THE
HERETOFORE ESTABLISHED SINKING FUND; AUTHORIZING ACCEPTANCE OF
THE BIDS OF THE BOND PURCHASER FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE BONDS; AND
REPEALING INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
This Ordinance authorizes the issuance of general obligation bonds designated as Series 2020A
in the approximate principal amount of $22,000,000 (the "Bonds") by the City of Paducah,
Kentucky (the "City"). The Bonds are to be issued for the purpose of financing all or a portion
of the costs of the acquisition, construction, equipping, and installation of a municipal sports
and recreational facility located within the jurisdictional boundaries of the City consisting of,
without limitation, (i) an indoor aquatic facility with competitive swimming, warm water, and
therapy amenities, (ii) basketball, volleyball, weight lifting, fitness, running, and walking
amenities, (iii) concession amenities, (iv) viewing areas, (v) locker rooms, (vi) childcare space,
and (vii) meeting space. Provisions are made in the Ordinance for the payment of the Bonds
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and the security therefor; for the application of the proceeds of the Bonds; for the establishment
of a Bond Payment Fund; for the maintenance of the previously established sinking fund; and
for certain covenants of the City with respect to the Bonds. The Bonds are to be sold at public,
competitive sale, and shall mature, or be subject to mandatory sinking fund redemption, in
varying amounts on February 1, 2020 and each February 1st thereafter through February 1,
2039. The Bonds pledge the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the City and provision is
made for the collection of a tax to pay the principal of, and interest on the Bonds, subject to
certain credits, as provided in Section 7 of the Ordinance. The full text of each section that
imposes fees or taxes shall be published in accordance with KRS 83A.060.
Holiday Meeting Schedule
November 26 — Regular Meeting
December 10 -Regular Meeting
December 17 - Called Meeting because regular meeting falls on December 24
Commissioner Wilson
• Congratulations to everyone who worked on, sponsored and participated in the Veterans Day
festivities.
• Congratulated Paducah on receiving 1 of only 54 approved BUILD Grants.
• The SHIFT workshop was a success.
Mayor Harless
• Made remarks about the Veterans Day festivities.
Commissioner Abraham
• Comments on the downtown hotel development, TIF District and possible location for a hotel
at the old nursing home site next to Holiday Inn Riverfront
Commissioner Watkins
• Keeping an open mind on potential locations for a new downtown hotel.
Commissioner Wilson
• The nursing home location is still under option from another developer.
Commissioner McElroy
• Remarked that the BUILD grant makes the downtown area more desirable.
ADJOURN
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to adjourn the meeting. All in
favor.
Meeting ended at approximately 6:33 p.m.
ADOPTED: November 26, 2019.
Brandi Harless, Mayor
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