HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-10-2021August 10, 2021
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, August 10, 2021, at
5:00 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Bray
presided. Upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names:
Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Guess was absent.
INVOCATION:
Commissioner Henderson led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS:
Jonathan Perkins introduced Finance Revenue Technician Angie Stanfield; Stefanie Suazo
introduced Human Resources Generalist McKenzie Huskey; Police Chief Brian Laird introduced
911 Telecommunicators Emilee Jones, Bryce Mansfield and Sycilia Titsworth.
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Discussed a Declaration of Emergency that he will be signing later this evening.
PRESENTATION
Bruce Wilcox of Greater Paducah Economic Development gave an Economic Development update.
CONSENTAGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate
consideration. No items were removed. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on the
Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for July 27, 2021
I(B)
Receive & File Documents:
Minutes:
1. Oath of Office — Daron E. Jordan — City Manager 08-02-2021
2. Oath of Office — Daron E. Jordan — Alcohol Beverage Administrator — 08-02-2021
Contract File:
1. Mutual Aid Agreement for Water Rescue with the City of Metropolis MO #2487
2. Commonwealth of Kentucky (CDBG)— Contract Modification with Pace Contracting,
LLC — Change Order for Pump Station #2 — ORD 2021-07-8694
3. Change Order for Pump Station #2 — Construction Contract with Pace Contracting, LLC
in the amount of $121,733.29 — ORD 2021-07-8694
Bids File:
1. Uniforms for Public Works, Engineering and Parks Department
a. Aramark Uniform Services (awarded bid - MO #2476)
b. Unifirst Corp.
Financials File:
1. Paducah Water Works— Month ended June 30, 2021
I(C)
Personnel Actions
I(D)
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 $85,000 FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES AND
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO TRANSFER FUNDS TO SAID BOARD
MO 92488; BK 12
Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the items on the
consent agenda be adopted as presented.
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Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
APPROVE MERGER OF THE WEST MCCRACKEN WATER DISTRICT AND
PADUCAH WATER SYSTEMS
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER
APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING PADUCAH WATER WORKS MERGING WITH
THE WEST MCCRACKEN COUNTY WATER DISTRICT."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
MO 92489; BK 12
COMMENTS
The Mayor allowed public comments before the vote on the MOU regarding the Athletic
Complex. Tammara Tracy made public comments regarding the Paducah -McCracken
County Athletic Complex Memorandum of Understanding.
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE McCRACKEN
COUNTY FISCAL COURT & SPORTS TOURISM COMMISSION REGARDING
THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY ATHLETIC COMPLEX
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN
AND THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY SPORTS TOURISM COMMISSION REGARDING
FUNDING OF A PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY ATHLETIC COMPLEX; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME"
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
MO #2490; BK 12
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH McCRACKEN
COUNTY FOR THE E-911 PARTNERSHIP FORMATION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF
UNDERSTANDING WITH THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN REGARDING E-911
PARTNERSHIP FORMATION; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME"
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
MO #2491; BK 12
ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR NEW LAND USES
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 126 OF
THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is summarized
as follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 126 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah,
Kentucky, to define and permit cottage homes with certain requirements. These types of homes
could be a minimum of 140 square feet and would be permitted in the B-1 Convenience & Service
Zone and higher -intensity zones. Manufactured homes, mobile homes, campers, recreational
vehicles, storage buildings, shipping containers and/or sheds are not considered to be cottage
homes. Further, this amendment defines and allows short-term rentals and special event short-term
rentals which are rented less than 30 consecutive days in certain zones. This amendment also allows
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for the construction of a single-family home on a smaller building lot than 8,000 square feet
provided setbacks are met and the floor -to -area ratio is not less than 10%; allows the outdoor sale of
food items, vegetables, fruits and garden implements; allows multi -family structure density to be
determined by the Kentucky Building Code in the B-1 Convenience & Service Zone and in higher -
intensity zones; allows seasonal fireworks tents in the B-3 General Business Zone and in higher -
intensity zones; and allows only commercial uses in the front 2/3 of the ground floor of buildings in
the H-1 Historic Commercial Zone.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
(ORD 42021-08-8697; BK 36)
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT FOR MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES/FOOD TENTS
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 126 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH
RELATED TO MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES." This Ordinance is summarized as follows:
This ordinance amends Section 126-87 Mobile Food Vehicles of the Paducah Code of
Ordinances to define Food Tents in accordance with the Kentucky Building Code, allow
them as an exemption in the Highway Business District and provide specific guidance for
the regulation of Food Tents in the B-2 Downtown Business Zone and in higher -intensity
zones. This amendment allows Mobile Food Vehicles to operate closer than 100 feet to a
brick -and -mortar restaurant(s) with the specific written consent of said restaurant(s) and
removes the 14 -day time period in which a mobile food vehicle must move. Further, Mobile
Food Vehicles are proposed to be located on Broadway between Water Street and North 7th
Street/ Clarence Gaines Street, 2"d Street and within 100' of a residence if a generator is
utilized that is 72 decibels or less.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
(ORD #2021-08-8698; BK 36)
AMEND CHAPTER 46 OF THE PADUCAH CODE OF ORDINANCE TO CREATE
A MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE FIRE INSPECTION FEE
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO
CREATE ARTICLE V RELATED TO MOBILE FOOD VEHICLE INSPECTIONS." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance creates Article V Mobile Food Vehicle
Inspections of Chapter 46 Fire Prevention & Protection of the Paducah Code of Ordinances
for the purpose of implementing a fee of $50.00 for each Mobile Food Vehicle inspection
performed by the Paducah Fire Prevention Division for City of Paducah Mobile Food
Vehicles. Further, this Ordinance authorizes and empowers the Paducah Fire Prevention
Division to perform inspections for Mobile Food Vehicles which operate outside of City
limits, but within McCracken County, as required by the McCracken County Fiscal Court.
Said inspections for McCracken County Mobile Food Vehicles shall be performed at a cost
of $50.00. Said inspections shall be valid for one (1) calendar year from the date of issuance
and subsequent renewal inspections shall be at a fee of $50 per inspection.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
(ORD #2021-08-8699; BK 36)
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Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING THE REMOTE WORKERS INCENTIVE PROGRAM." This Ordinance
is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah, Kentucky, hereby establishes the City
Remote Workers Incentive Program with certain conditions and/or requirements. In order to
be eligible to participate in the City Remote Workers Incentive Program, an
applicant/employee must be 21 years old or older; be a U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent
resident, or have other credentials necessary to work in the United States, live at least 100
miles outside the limits of the City of Paducah at the time of application for the City Remote
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Workers Incentive Program, work full-time for a company in which all offices are located at
least 100 miles outside the limits of the City of Paducah, be able to perform a majority of
their employment duties remotely from a home office or co -working space located inside the
City of Paducah limits, acquire primary residency in the City of Paducah within three (3)
months of acceptance into the Program, agree to retain primary residence in the City of
Paducah for at least one (1) year beyond the initial twelve-month program; and not be a
participant in any other publicly -funded program/initiative. Individuals accepted into the
City Remote Workers Incentive Program may be eligible to receive up to $2,500.00
reimbursement for expenses associated with relocating to the City of Paducah; Up to $70.00
per month reimbursement for fees associated with provision of internet services for a period
of twelve (12) months; and waiver of City of Paducah payroll taxes for twelve (12) months.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
(ORD 92021-08-8700; BK 36)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
APPROVE AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT WITH
McCRACKEN COUNTY AND BARKLEY REGIONAL AIRPORT AUTHORITY
FOR LOCAL SHARE PAYMENT OF THE AIRPORT TERMINAL PROJECT
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN AND THE BARKLEY REGIONAL
AIRPORT AUTHORITY REGARDING LOCAL SHARE PAYMENT OF THE AIRPORT
TERMINAL PROJECT IN AN ESTIMATED AMOUNT OF $5,800,000 TO BE FUNDING
EQUALLY BY THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE COUNTY OF MCCRACKEN; AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes and approves an Interlocal
Cooperation Agreement by and between the City of Paducah, Kentucky, the County of McCracken
County, Kentucky and the Barkley Regional Airport Authority to set forth the portions of the Local
Share of the Barkley Regional Airport Terminal Project will be funded by the City and what portion
of the Local Share of the Terminal Project will be funded by the County. The Local Share is estimated
to be $5,800,000. The Interlocal Cooperation Agreement commits the City of Paducah to provide
funding to cover fifty (50%) of the Local Share. A final Local Share in excess of Six Million Dollars
($6,000,000.00) is subject to a full review of the Paducah City Commission and the McCracken
County Fiscal Court.
COMMUNITY POLICING UPDATE
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following discussion summary:
Community Policing Update
Police Chief Brian Laird presented several graphs showing crime statistics in Paducah over the
past 20 years. Chief Laird said that Paducah remains a safe place to visit and live with overall
crime significantly reduced over the past two decades. To be proactive, the Paducah Police
Department focuses on several community policing efforts including the creation of a flex team that
focuses on areas with higher calls/crime, partnerships with the community and other policing
agencies, the creation of the School Resource Officer Program, and meetings with community faith
leaders.
COMMENTS
City Manager - City Manager Jordan expressed appreciation for the welcome he has received from
the community and from Team Paducah
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
➢ 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 Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
RECONVENE INTO OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Mayor Bray that the Board of Commissioners
reconvene into open session.
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Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, to adjourn the
meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
TIME ADJOURNED: 7:45 p.m.
ADOPTED: August 24, 2021
George Bray,, Mayor
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Li say Parish, City Clerk