HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-13-2020October 13, 2020
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, October 13, 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.
PRESENTATIONS
Public Information Officer, Pam Spencer, provided the following summaries for presentations. Copies
of the presentation material can be found in the minute file.
"Presentation of BUILD Grant Excursion Boat Landing Concept Drawings
City Engineer Rick Murphy presented to the Paducah Board of Commissioners concept
drawings for the riverboat boat landing facility that would be funded by the BUILD
grant. Last November, the City received news that we would be receiving $10.4 million
in Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) funds. The City's
approved application includes building a riverboat excursion pier and plaza. The
concept drawings presented at the meeting show the riverboat landing facility parallel to
the riverfront. This fixed construction facility would provide a safer and easier docking
area as we continue to grow our tourism economy as a destination. Murphy also showed
artistic concepts for the two concrete foundations located along the riverfront. Those
structures are remnants of a conveyor system to offload materials from barges. To view
BUILD grant information including the concept drawings, visit
hILtp://paducahkv.gov/build-grant-2019.
Greater Paducah Economic Development (GPED) Update
Greater Paducah Economic Development's President/CEO Bruce Wilcox updated the
Paducah Board of Commissioners on GPED's activities since mid-June. Wilcox
outlined several of GPED's accomplishments including the negotiations for the sale of
the Genova building, the installation of new signage at Industrial Park West, the
brokerage and option agreements for several properties at the Triple Rail site,
discussions with the Riverport regarding container -on -barge initiatives, the launch of a
new website, and work with local partners including the Industrial Development
Authority and Sprocket. Wilcox says GPED is working with 20 projects in various
stages of development.
Employee Benefit Plans Briefing
Benefits Advisor DJ Story with Peel & Holland provided an overview of the City of
Paducah's 2021 health insurance plan through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as the
City's third -party administrator. Those who participate in the City's health plan will
have no change to their health insurance premiums as compared to this current
year. The City has maintained the same health insurance premium rates for nine
consecutive years which is quite unusual and an indication of the good management of
the health plan and the City's dedication to employee wellness. The City of Paducah
has a self-insured health insurance plan which means the premiums paid into the plan
by the employees are used to pay the claims. Story commended the City for focusing
on health and wellness and being able to keep the rates flat. Story said, "What the City
has been able to do is remarkable. It shows a financial focus on wellness.""
October 13, 2020
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) I Approve Minutes for the September 22, 2020 Paducah Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B) I Receive & File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Meeting of the Board of Commissioners – Commission – September 22,
2020
2. Notice of Meeting of the Board of Commissioners – Public/Media – September 22,
2020
3. 2020 Workers' Compensation KLC Safety Grant Award Notice dated June 19,
2020 — MO #2356
4. 2020 "Our Paducah" Strategic Plan – MO #2368
5. Performance Bond – Youngblood Excavating & Contracting LLC – Peck
Educational Trail – MO #2378
Deed File:
1. Quitclaim Deed – City of Paducah – W. M. Curtis Alley Closure – ORD 2020-04-
8630
2. Quitclaim Deed – City of Paducah – Kelly Curtis Walker f/k/a Kelly Curtis
Morgan – Alley Closure – ORD 2020-04-8630
3. Quitclaim Deed – City of Paducah to Andrew Suggs – Lot 1 O – Remington
Subdivision – ORD 2020-06-8639
4. Commissioner's Deed – 418 North 136' Street
5. Deed of Conveyance – Gary E. McDowell to City of Paducah – 612 South 21'
Street – MO #2373
Contract File:
1. Notice of Default and Termination of Contract – Huffman Construction LLC –
ORD 2020-05-8638
2. Contract Change Order – Jim Smith Contracting Company LLC - resurfacing
program ORD 2020-08-8644
3. Contract with Pace Contracting LLC – Flood Pump Station 42 Rehabilitation
Project – ORD 2020-08-8652
4. Department of Justice – COPS Hiring Program Grant – MO #2369
5. Contract with Youngblood Excavating & Contracting LLC - $242,690 – Peck
Educational Trail – MO #2378
6. Contract with Linwood Motors for the purchase of nine (9) Police Pursuit Rated
SUV's in the amount of $334,929 – MO 42382
7. Contract with Linwood Motors for the purchase of two (2) pickup trucks for use by
the Street Department in the amount of $53,600 – MO #2383
Financials
1. Paducah Water Works – August, 2020
Bids
1. Nine (9) Police Pursuit rated SUV's
a. Linwood Motors * Bid Recommended For Acceptance
b. Paducah Ford
c. Humboldt Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep
d. Lonnie Cobb Ford
e. John Jones Auto Group
2. Two Pickup trucks – Street Department
a. Linwood Motors *Bid Recommended For Acceptance
b. Paducah Ford
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c. Humboldt Chrysler/Dodge/Jeep
d. Lonnie Cobb Ford
I(C)
Personnel Actions
I(D)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2020-2021 POSITION AND PAY
SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY (MO #2385; BK 11)
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER REPEALING THE PREVIOUS FY2020-2021 PAY GRADE
SCHEDULE IN ITS ENTIRETY AND ADOPTING A NEW FY2020-2021 PAY
GRADE SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY (MO 42386; BK 11
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PAXTON PARK GOLF BOARD, d/b/a PAXTON
PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, IN AN AMOUNT OF $75,000 FOR SPECIFIC
SERVICES AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER
FUNDS TO SAID BOARD (MO #2387; BK 11)
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH AREA TRANSIT SYSTEM IN THE AMOUNT OF
$215,000 FOR PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (MO 92388; BK 11)
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH THE LUTHER F. CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER, INC. IN
THE AMOUNT OF $54,000 FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES (MO #2389; BK 11)
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACCEPT 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 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO#2390; BK 11)
I(J)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A 2020 CDBG
CORONAVIRUS RECOVERY KENTUCKY GRANT IN AN AMOUNT UP TO
$200,000 THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT ON
BEHALF OF FOUR RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER POINT RECOVERY
CENTER FOR COVID-19 RELATED EXPENDITURES AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO 42391; BK 11)
I(K)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT
APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A FIRST
RESPONDERS GRANT THROUGH THE MARATHON PETROLEUM
FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,800, TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH
FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) ICE COMMANDER
SUITS FOR WATER RESCUES AND AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF ALL
GRANT FUNDS AWARDED(MO #2392; BK 11)
I(L)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION FOR A 2020 KLCIS LIABILITY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,000 THROUGH THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR REIMBURSEMENT
FOR SIDEWALK AND ADA ACCESSIBLE RAMP AT THE NOBLE PARK TENNIS
COURTS, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY KLCIS, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SAME (MO #2393; BK 11)
I(M)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE COMPREHENSIVE
HEALTH INSURANCE BENEFIT PLAN PREMIUMS, THE VISION INSURANCE
PLAN PREMIUMS, AND THE DENTAL INSURANCE PLAN PREMIUMS FOR
CALENDAR YEAR 2021 FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SAME (MO 92394; BK 11)
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I(N)
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 #2395; BK 11)
I(0)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE RATES FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE
COVERAGE AND AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
SERVICES WITH ANTHEM BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD FOR THE GROUP
HEALTH INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR
THE 2021 CALENDAR YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME (MO #2396; BK 11)
I(P)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ESTABLISHING POLICY FOR USE OF SPENDING
CREDITS TOWARD THE PURCHASE OF CERTAIN BENEFITS SUCH AS
HEALTH, DENTAL OR VISION PURSUANT TO THE CITY'S GROUP HEALTH
INSURANCE PLAN FOR THE 2021 PLAN YEAR (MO #2397; BK 11)
I(Q)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE GROUP LIFE
INSURANCE BENEFITS PROPOSAL WITH MUTUAL OF OMAHA IN A TOTAL
ANNUAL GROUP PREMIUM AMOUNT OF $44,453.40 FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO 42398; BK 11)
I(R)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN AGREEMENT WITH MELBER NEW
HOPE FIRE DISTRICT FOR DISPATCH COMMUNICATION SERVICES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID AGREEMENT
(MO 92399; BK 11)
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Watkins, 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 ADOPTION
COLLECTION OF PROPERTY TAXES IMPOSED BY THE PADUCAH INDEPENDENT
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Board of Commissioners
adopt an Ordinance entitled, " AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO
COLLECT TAXES FOR THE PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE
PERIOD FROM JULY 1, 2020 THROUGH JUNE 30,2021" This ordinance is summarized as follows:
The Board of Education of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, pursuant to the authority vested in it under
its charter and under the laws of the Commonwealth of Kentucky has adopted a resolution and budget
levying an ad valorem tax on all real property in said City subject to taxation for school purposes.
Pursuant to said resolution, the Board of Education budgets and levies the following taxes for the
period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021, an ad valorem tax of eighty-six and 4/10 cents ($0.864)
on each one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of all real property subject to taxation for
school purposes in the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and an ad valorem tax of eighty-six and 4/10 cents
($0.864) on each one hundred dollars ($100.00) assessed valuation of all personal property subject to
taxation for school purposes in the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for the support and maintenance of the
public schools of said City shall be collected by the City for the Board of Education.
October 13, 2020
PURPOSE RATE PER $100.00
PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT
Real Estate $0.864
Personal Property (including inventory) $0.864
Taxes authorized to be collected shall be due and payable as set forth in the Ordinance for setting Tax
Levies for the City of Paducah for FY2021 as adopted September 22, 2020.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor
Harless (5) ORD 2020-10-8658
ORDINANCE - INTRODUCTION
APPROVAL OF A RENEWAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FOREST HILLS VILLAGE,
INC.
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners
introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING A RENEWAL LEASE
AGREEMENT WITH FOREST HILLS VILLAGE, INC, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE SAID LEASE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah
hereby approves an agreement with Forest Hills Village, Inc., and authorizes the Mayor to execute said
lease agreement. The term of the renewal lease shall be for ten (10) years commencing January 1,
2021, and ending December 31, 2030.
➢ Commissioner McElroy expressed gratitude to the Team members who worked on the
Halloween Guidelines. It is such a positive approach. "We must keep doing life ... but
safely."
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Board of Commissioners
go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
➢ Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by
KRS 61.810(1)(b)
➢ Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or disciplining
of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f)
➢ 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 Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor
Harless (5).
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Paducah Board of
Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor
Harless (5).
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Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to adjourn the meeting. All in
favor.
Meeting ended at approximately 8:22 p.m.
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October 13, 2020
ADOPTED: October 27, 2020.
Brandi Harless, Mayor
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