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Home My WebLink About10-27-2020October 27, 2020 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, October 27, 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. ADDITIONS/DELETIONS The City Manager, at the request of Midtown Alliance, removed the Midtown Alliance Presentation from the agenda. PROCLAMATIONS 50th Anniversary of Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau — Mary Hammond Advocacy in Action Day — Dr. Mary Foley Public Information Officer Pam Spencer, offered the following summary of the presentations following each Proclamation: • 50t' Anniversary of Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau — Mayor Brandi Harless proclaimed October 20 as the 50ffi Anniversary of the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) and presented the proclamation to CVB Executive Director Mary Hammond. The Bureau officially was created on October 20, 1970. The CVB operates a visitor center at 128 Broadway and excels at promoting our community. Plus, the CVB has achieved international accreditation through Destinations International through the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program. The CVB works to put Paducah on the map through the website, Paducah.travel, and through the opportunities provided for Paducah as a UNESCO Creative City. In 2019, the tourism industry welcomed approximately 2.4 million visitor trips which generated tourism spending in McCracken County totaling $273.54 million, supported 2495 jobs, and generated $21.26 million in state and local taxes. • Advocacy in Action Day — Mayor Harless proclaimed October 30 as Advocacy in Action Day to recognize Domestic Violence Awareness Month and to honor the founder of the Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center, Merryman Kemp. Dr. Mary Foley with the Merryman House Domestic Crisis Center accepted the proclamation. Kentucky's rate of domestic violence is higher than the national average. In Kentucky, 45.3% of women have experienced sexual violence, physical violence, and/or stalking victimization. CONSENT AGENDA r_ 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 the October 13, 2020 Paducah Board of Commissioners Meeting October 27, 2020 I(B) Receive and File Documents: Minute File: 1. Notice of Meeting of the Board of Commissioners — Commission — October 13, 2020 2. Notice of Meeting of the Board of Commissioners — Public/Media — October 13, 2020 Contract File: 1. Commonwealth of Kentucky — Highway Safety Grant FY2021 $219370 — MO #2313 2. Contract For Services FY2021 — $2,000 - Paducah Tilghman Tornado League Football (signed by City Manager) 3. Contract For Services FY2021 - $7,500 — Brooks Stadium (signed by City Manager) 4. Kenney Corporation — Paxton Park Mowers - $32,862.98 (MO 92362) 5. Linwood Motors — Nine (9) Police Pursuit Rated SUVs — MO #2382 6. Linwood Motors - Two (2) pickup trucks for Street Department — MO 42383 7. Contract For Services — FY2021 - $75,000 — Paxton Park — MO #2387 8. Contract For Services — FY2021 - $21500 — Paducah Transit Authority - MO #2388 9. Contract For Services — FY2021 - $54,000 — Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center, Inc. — MO #2389 10. Contract For Services — FY2021 - $4,100 — Oscar Cross Boys & Girls Club — (signed by City Manager) Financials 1. City of Paducah Police and Firefighters Pension Fund — Valuation as of 7/1/2020 2. Barkley Regional Airport Authority — Years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 3. Paducah Water Works — Financial Statements — Years ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) Appointment of David Godfrey to the Main Street Board to replace Zachary McMillan, whose term has expired. This term shall expire June 10, 2024 I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH SPROCKET, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR MAKER SPACE AND ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT SERVICES. MO #2400; BK 11 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AMIE CLARK FOR EMPLOYMENT AS DIRECTOR OF PARKS AND RECREATION, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME. MO #2401; BK 11 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 432 BROADWAY TO PGJM, LLC, FOR $7,500.00 TO PROVIDE FOR OUTDOOR DINING AND ENTERTAINMENT SPACE ASSOCIATED WITH THE REHABILITATION OF 428-430 BROADWAY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME. MO #2402; 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 ADOPTION APPROVAL OF A RENEWAL LEASE AGREEMENT WITH FOREST HILLS VILLAGE, INC. Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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. October 27, 2020 The term of the renewal lease shall be for ten (10) years commencing January 1, 2021, and ending December 31, 2030. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, McElroy, Watkins, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5) ORD 2020-10-8659 COMMENTS BY MAYOR AND COMMISSIONERS ➢ Commissioner Wilson congratulated Arnie Clark on her new appointment as Director of Parks and Recreation ➢ Mayor Harless urged everyone to get out to vote. ADJOURN Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner McElroy, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Meeting ended at approximately 6:05 p.m. ADOPTED: November 10, 2020. Brandi Harless, Ma�or ATTE T: POLAj2L L' say Parish, Clerk