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Home My WebLink About08-25-2020August 25, 2020 At a Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Brandi 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). 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 and SB 150, all members of the Board of Commissioners participated using video and/or audio teleconferencing. The public was invited to view the meeting on the government access channel Government 11 (Comcast channel 11). The meeting was also streamed on the City's You Tube channel for the public's convenience. Further, members of the public were invited to participate in the meeting to make public comments by joining the virtual teleconference. INVOCATION: Commissioner McElroy led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Commissioner Abraham led the pledge. CONSENT AGENDA 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 items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for July 28, August 11 and August 12, 2020 I(B) Receive & File Documents Minutes File: 1. Notice of Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah — August 11, 2020 ((Virtual Meeting) 2. Notice of Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah — August 12, 2020 Deed File: 1. Deed of Conveyance — City of Paducah to Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency — ORD 2020-08-8645 2. Deed of Conveyance — City of Paducah to Dr. Velma J. Dennis — 2706 Ohio Street — MO #2323 3. Deed of Conveyance — Ronnie W. Adams and wife, Deborah Adams to the City of Paducah — 2011 Guthrie Avenue — MO 42361 Contract File: 1. Professional Services Agreement — Between Marcum Engineering and City of Paducah — JPEC Building Assessment — CM Signed 2. Interlocal Agreement — Kentucky Division of Waste Management Hazardous Household Waste (HHW) Grant Award — MO #2371 Financials File: 1. Paducah -McCracken County Convention Center Corporation, Inc. - Auditor's Report and Financial Statements — FY ended June 30, 2018 and 2017 I(C) Appointment of Heather Pierce to the Commissioners of Water Works to fulfill the term of Jim Wheeler, who resigned. Said term shall expire January 6, 2022. I(D) Reappointment of Bob Wade to the Paducah Planning Commission. Said term shall expire Au ust31, 2024. I(E) Reappointment of Terrance D. Adams, Patrick White, and Zachary Hosman to the Paducah Area Transit System Board. Said terms shall expire June 30, 2024. I(F) Reappointment of Allan Rhodes, Jr., and Carol Gault to the Code Enforcement Board. Said terms shall expire August 22, 2023. I(G) Reappointment of Eri Gjergji to the Board of Adjustment. Said term shall expire August 31, 2024. August 25, 2020 I(H) Appointment of Laura Oswald and Craig Beavers to the Paducah Main Street Board. Laura Oswald will replace Landee Bryant, who resigned. Said term shall expire June 10, 2022. Craig Beavers will replace Jim Smolen, who resigned. Said term shall ex ire An ust 22, 2021. I(I) Personnel Actions I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 612 SOUTH 2l't STREET FROM GARY E. MCDOWELL TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED CONSIDERATION CERTIFICATE O 42373, BK 11 I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO APPLY FOR A CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT ("CARES" ACT) GRANT THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,786,875 FOR REIMBURSEMENTS FOR THE SALARIES OF POLICE OFFICERS AND FIREFIGHTERS BEGINNING MARCH 1, 2020, FOR THE ENTIRE ALLOTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #2374, BK 11 I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) REAR PACKER REFUSE COLLECTION TRUCK, 2021 FREIGHTLINER 1085D IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $169,249.00 FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME MO #2375; BK 11 I(M) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,222,548.49 FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #2376, BK 11 I(N) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING A 2020 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOUR RIVERS RECOVERY CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED GRANT AWARD DOCUMENTS MO #2377, BK 11 Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5) ORDINANCE—EMERGENCY APPROVE FLOOD PUMP STATION #2 REHABILITATION CONSTRUCTION REBID AWARD IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,500,000 Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Board of Commissioners introduce and adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT WITH PACE CONTRACTING, LLC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,500,000, FOR THE PUMP STATION 42 REHABILITATION PROJECT, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL RELATED DOCUMENTS AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY TO EXIST." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah terminated the contract with Huffman Construction for Flood Pump Station #2 Rehabilitation by Ordinance 2020-05-8638 on May 26, 2020.On July 28, 2020, the Engineering Department opened bids for the Flood Pump Station #2 Rehabilitation project rebid. This ordinance authorizes the acceptance the bid of Pace Contracting, LLC in an amount of $4,500,000, for the Flood Pump Station # 2 Rehabilitation Project and authorizes the Mayor to execute all documents related to same. Pursuant to KRS 83A.060, the City Commission suspends the requirement of a second reading of this ordinance. As grounds therefor, the City Commission does hereby declare an emergency to exist due to the need to contract with Pace Contracting, LLC, immediately in order to complete the project within the required time frame. At present, the pump facility is at 50% of maximum capacity and the lead time for ordering replacement pumps is 32-36 weeks in advance. Any delay could result in the project time frame being extended by one year. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5) (ORD 2020-08-8652, BK 36)2 August 25, 2020 ORDINANCE ADOPTION APPROVE THE REZONING OF 2.96 ACRES AT 401 WALTER JETTON BLVD. Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 401 WALTER JETTON BOULEVARD FROM R-3 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO B-3 (GENERAL BUSINESS ZONE)." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezone property located at 401 Walter Jetton Boulevard, from R-3 (Medium Density Residential) Zone to B-3 (General Business) Zone classification, and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to affect such rezoning. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5) (ORD 2020-08-8653, BK 36) AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 26-31 AND SECTION 26-34 RELATED TO OAK GROVE CEMETERY Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by McElroy, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26, ARTICLE II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance amends sections 26-31 and 26-34 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, related to Oak Grove Cemetery to define the term "Deeds" as a document or instrument which conveys a license use and access for sepulcher only, and does not convey a fee interest in the land of the lot. COMMENTS BY CITY MANAGER The Fire Department will dedicate the new tower truck at Station 95 on Broadway on Monday, August 31, at 4:00 p.m.. It was put into service today (Tuesday) There are several celebrations coming up in September and October: o Dedication of the Music Garden o Completion of the work at the tennis courts o Completion of the 24' Street Bridge o Completion of the Greenway Trail Phase V o Bob Leeper Bridge installation COMMENTS BY COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Abraham congratulated Doc Hideg and the Brooks Stadium Commission for a safe Summer League at Brooks Stadium. All safety guidelines were followed and as far as he knows there were no incidents of COVID reported. Commissioner Abraham commented on the special needs Communication Board that was recently installed at Mike Miller Park. He would like to look into having something like that installed at Paducah parks. City Manager Arndt said he would have Arnie Clark check into that. • Mayor Harless commented that it was good to have some sense of normalcy for activities. Also commented that she visited the Music Park and what a fun addition to the Park it is. ADJOURN Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Meeting ended at approximately 5:55 p.m. ADOPTED: September 8, 2020 Bra�zli�arless, May August 25, 2020 ATTEST: Lindsay Parish, City Clerk