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Home My WebLink About01-25-2022January 25, 2022 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at 5:00 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor George Bray presided. Upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson, Mayor Bray (5). INVOCATION Commissioner Gault led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE St. Mary Elementary School 2nd grader, Annabelle Lea, led the pledge. Employee Introductions are deleted for tonight's meeting. PROCLAMATION Mayor Bray presented a proclamation proclaiming "Catholic Schools Week" to Ashley Wright, Director of Advancement for the St. Mary School System. MAYOR'S REMARKS Communications Manager, Pam Spencer, offered the following Summary of Mayor George Bray's Opening Remarks: "Mayor Bray said the community is looking forward to the AQS Quilt Show which is scheduled for April 27-30. Today, representatives from AQS, the Convention Center, and the City met to discuss the inflation of the dome pavilion. The City has agreed to pay a portion of the cost required for the dome's installation and deflation. This extra convention space is used by AQS for various show vendors. For more information, visit Paducah's Quilt Show. Mayor Bray thanked McNabb Elementary for the invitation to speak yesterday to the entire student body about the benefits of being a good listener." CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the January 11, 2022 Paducah Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Reappointment of Mark Workman to the Electric Plant Board. This term shall expire February 6, 2026 I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED 1219, 1223, 1225 AND 1227 TENNESSEE STREET AND 726 S. 13TH STREET FROM TENT CITY MISSIONS AND BURNETT RENTAL PROPERTIES TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED CONSIDERATION CERTIFICATE O #2537; BK 12 I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A FLEET MAINTENANCE, MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY APPARATUS SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH PAXTON PARK TO PROVIDE FLEET MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT HOURLY RATES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #2538; BK 12 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A FLEET MAINTENANCE, MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY APPARATUS SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH REIDLAND FARLEY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT TO PROVIDE FLEET MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT HOURLY RATES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #2539; BK 12 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A FY2023 HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,503 THROUGH THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR OVERTIME PAY FOR OFFICERS AND THE PURCHASE OF FOUR (4) PYTHON III RADAR UNITS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #2540; BK 12 January 25, 2022 Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess that the items on the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION APPROVE CLOSING OF 284.77' OF POLK STREET AND 620.95' OF OTIS DINNING DRIVE Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF 284.77' OF POLK STREET AND 620.95' OF OTIS DINNING DRIVE; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah does hereby authorize the closing of 284.77' of Polk Street and 620.95' of Otis Dinning Drive, and authorizes, empowers and directs the Mayor to execute a quitclaim deed from the City of Paducah to the property owner in or abutting the public way to be closed. Communications Manager, Pam Spencer, offered the following Summary of the Commissioner Priorities Discussion: Commission Priorities 2021 Annual Report Presentation "Assistant City Manager Michelle Smolen provided an overview of the City Commission Priorities 2021 Annual Report. In February 2021, the Board selected 12 priorities to improve and enhance Paducah. The report summarizing the 2021 accomplishments is posted online along with detailed webpages for each priority. On February 4 and 5, the Paducah Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and select the priorities for 2022. Regarding the 2021 priorities, a few of the accomplishments are listed below: • The 911 Communication Oversight Committee began meeting this month with the goal of recommending system upgrades, funding options, and a governing structure. The City and County have a Memorandum of Understanding agreeing to be equal partners in capital expenditures. • The City and County commit to be equal partners in financing the design, development, construction, operation, and maintenance costs for the outdoor sports facilities currently being designed for the former Bluegrass Downs site and Stuart Nelson Park. • The City transferred four surplus property parcels to be used for new housing. • The Board approved an annexation incentive policy to encourage City growth. • The City is working with Peck, Flannery, Gream, Warren on a schematic redesign of the Robert Cherry Civic Center to include banquet and catering space and offices for Parks & Recreation Department staff. • Downtown Paducah saw a net of 12 new businesses during 2021 along with the implementation of the Entertainment Destination Center. • Communications have been enhanced using an email marketing platform. • In reviewing needs and improvements to the City's facilities, the City Manager's Office and Public Works are prioritizing a list of more than 250 improvement items. • The Remote Workers Incentive Program was developed and launched in August 2021. • The City has designated $4 million of the American Rescue Plan Act funding for stormwater projects including the Buckner Lane Bridge Project and the South 24/South 25th Road Improvement Projects. • City employees are scheduled to complete diversity and inclusion training in March. • The focus on the Southside region of neighborhoods included the Southside Rise & Shine beautification events and celebrations. The Southside Steering Committee is being identified with its first meeting expected in February." January 25, 2022 CITYMANAGER • Recognized the good work of Team Paducah. • Tax dollars are public money that has been entrusted to us and we are aware of that when we discuss our Commission Priorities. Commissioner Guess 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). Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5) RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Paducah Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5) ADJOURN Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, to adjourn the meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5) TIME ADJOURNED: Approximately 6:23 pm. ADOPTED: February 8, 2022 ATTEST; c� x.� ndsay Parish, City Clerk