HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-12-2020May 12, 2020
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, May 12, 2020, at
5:30 p.m., 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 unable to attend this meeting.
In order to keep the Commission and public safe in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak and in
accordance with Kentucky Executive Order 2020-243, all members of the Board of Commissioners
participated using video teleconferencing. Further, this meeting was not open to the public. The public
was invited to view the meeting on YouTube at Wps://www.youtube.com/user/paduegbkyaov or on the
government access channel Government 11 (Comcast channel 11).
INVOCATION
Commissioner McElroy led 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 for
separate consideration. There were no items removed. Due to technical difficulties, the City Clerk was
unable to read the Consent Agenda items, so Mayor Pro Tem Abraham read the items on the Consent
Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the April 28, 2020 Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners
of the City of Paducah
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Cancellation of Board of Commissioners meeting on April 28, 2020
2. Notice of Called Board of Commissioners meeting on April 28, 2020
3. Huffman Construction — Davis -Bacon Quarterly Compliance Certificate — Pump
Station #2 Rehabilitation — 4/3/2020
4. Designation of Applicant's Agent — FEMA — Melanie Townsend — March 24,
2020
Contract File:
1. Contract with Healthworks Medical to replace EduMedics (signed by ACM,
Michelle Smolen)
2. Kresge Project — Roof Repair Agreement between Atlas Roofing Contractors and
314 Condominium Associates, Campbell Downtown Properties and John
Campbell (Signed by CM, James Arndt) ORD 2020-04-8629 (Emergency)
3. Kresge Project— Construction Agreement— Dowell Masonry - 314 Condominium
Associates, Campbell Downtown Properties and John Campbell (Signed by CM,
James Arndt) ORD 2020-04-8629 (Emergency)
4. 2020-2021 Kentucky Pride Fund Household Hazardous Waste Management Grant
Application (MO #2332)
5. 2020 Kentucky Department For Libraries and Archives — Paducah Police
Department Grant Application (MO 92330)
Bid Files:
1. 24th Street Bridge Rehab Project
a. Jim Smith Contracting, LLC
b. Harold Coffee Construction
c. Adams Contracting
I(C)
Reappointment of Martin Bendick to the Civil Service Commission. This term shall
expire May 13, 2023.
I(D)
Personnel Actions
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT
APPLICATION DOCUMENTS TO APPLY FOR A GRANT THROUGH THE
FIREHOUSE SUBS PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION TO REQUEST $17,818.95 FOR
THE FIRE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE A FIRE TRAINING SYSTEM AND
EQUIPMENT (MO 2341; BK 11)
May 12, 2020
Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the consent
agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem
Abraham. (4)
MUNICIPAL ORDER
Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO ENACT CERTAIN
TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURES AND PARKING SPACE VACATIONS IN THE DOWNTOWN
AREA FOR THE PURPOSES OF ASSISTING LOCAL BUSINESSES TO EXPAND THEIR
OUTSIDE DINING AREA FOOTPRINT TO MEET HEALTHY AT WORK REQUIREMENTS."
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem
Abraham. (4) (MO #2342; BK 11)
ORDINANCES) — ADOPTIONS
APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITH JIM SMITH CONTRACTING LLC - 24th STREET
BRIDGE PROJECT
Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING THE BID OF JIM
SMITH CONTRACTING, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $299,726.50 FOR THE 24th STREET
BRIDGE REHAB PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
FOR SAME, AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER $90,000 FROM
THE MAP FUND FUND BALANCE INTO THE 24TH STREET BRIDGE PROJECT ACCOUNT
(PF0077)." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance authorizes the Mayor to execute a
contract with Jim Smith Contracting, LLC, in the amount of $299,726.50, for the 24th Street Bridge
Rehab Project. Further, the Finance Director authorized and instructed to transfer $90,000 from the
MAP Fund Fund Balance into the 24th Street Bridge Project Account (PF0077).
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem
Abraham. (4) (ORD 2020-05-8636; BK 36)
COMMENTS FROM CITY MANAGER
• Opening of City facilities is still a few weeks out while alternations are being made to protect
the public and employees
• Alternate plans for an Independence Day celebration are being discussed.
• He's working with Lindsay Parish to get our Boards and Commissions back in action
COMMENTS FROM COMMISSION AND MAYOR PRO TEM
• Encouraged City Workers and Commission to take care of one another
• Be Kind
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Board of
Commissioners 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); and
➢ A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter would
jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as permitted by
KRS 61.810(1)(g)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem
Abraham (4)..
May 12, 2020
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Pro Tem Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Paducah Board
of Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Pro Tem
Abraham (4).
ADJOURN
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, to adjourn the meeting.
All in favor.
Meeting ended at approximately 7:01 p.m.
ADOPTED: May 26, 2020
1 Harless, Mayor
ATTEST:
Lindsay Parish, City Clerk