HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-23-2022August 23, 2022
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, August 23, 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, Lindsay Parish, the following answered to
their names: Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Gault
was not present at the meeting.
INVOCATION
Commissioner Wilson led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
PUBLIC HEARING
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following:
"A public hearing was held at the beginning of the meeting as part of the requirement
for the Community Development Block Grant application on behalf of the Paducah -
McCracken County Senior Center. The Senior Center is planning to build an
estimated $4.3 million, 7000 square foot facility at 1600 Kentucky Avenue. The
grant request is for $1.5 million."
No public comments were made.
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION
Finance Director Jonathan Perkins introduced Revenue Tech Anayeli Arrelaino-Tapia.
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary:
City Block Project Update
"Mayor George Bray announced that last week he met with representatives of
Weyland Ventures in Louisville to discuss the timeline for the City Block
project. City Manager Daron Jordan and City Commissioner Raynarldo Henderson
also attended the meeting. Mayor Bray said that the meeting went well, and that the
groundbreaking for the project is getting closer. Weyland has been working with the
project contractors to coordinate the launch of the project construction and hopes to
finalize a timeline soon."
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate
consideration. No items were removed for separate consideration. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk
to read the items on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for August 9, 2022, Paducah Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
Receive & File Documents:
Deed File:
1. Deed between City of Paducah and Tyrell Grant: 832 North 7ch Street; 836 North 71
Street; 626 Boyd Street — MO #2600
2. Quitclaim Deed — City of Paducah to McCracken County Humane Society - Transfer of
Lanell Park 4524 Buckner Lane MO 42602
Contract File:
1. Administrative Plan for 2022 Housing Choice Voucher Program Update — MO 92612
2. Contract For Services — Bacon, Farmer, Workman — pickleball courts — MO #2618
3. Interlocal Agreement between the City of Paducah, Kentucky and the City of Mayfield
Kentucky - Building Inspection Services — ORD 2022-06-8739
I(C)
Reappointment of Jim Chapman to the Board of Adjustment. Said term shall expire August 31,
2026
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Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the items on the
consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF 2019 BUILD GRANT FOR $10AM
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING
GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME
ADMINISTRATION (MARAD) FOR A BETTER UTILIZING INVESTMENTS TO LEVERAGE
DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) GRANT IN AN AMOUNT OF $10,400,000 TO IMPROVE THE
PADUCAH RIVERFRONT AND PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR FROM THE CONVENTION
CENTER TO DOWNTOWN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
(MO #2632; BK 12)
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC.,
FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000
Commissioner Wilson, offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
(MO 92633; BK 12)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION(S)
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FUND BALANCE TRANSFER FOR VEHICLE
PURCHASES
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2022-06-8740, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND
I(D)
Reappointment of Paul Bradford and Cathy Crecelius to the Paducah Planning Commission. Said
terms shall expire August 31, 2026
I(E)
Appointment of Dr. Simone A. Fearon to the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Center
Board to replace Bill Bone, who resigned. Said term shall expire June 30, 2023
I(F)
Appointment of Staci W. Drake and Whitney Ravellete Wallace to the Civic Beautification Board.
Said terms shall expire July 1, 2026
I(G)
Personnel Actions
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION
OF TRUST AND TRUST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY
LEAGUE OF CITIES INSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE WORKERS COMPENSATION
TRUST (MO #2630, BK 12)
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION
OF TRUST AND TRUST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY
LEAGUE OF CITIES INSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE GENERAL INSURANCE TRUST
(MO #2631, BK 12)
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the items on the
consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
APPROVE ACCEPTANCE OF 2019 BUILD GRANT FOR $10AM
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING
GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE U.S DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION MARITIME
ADMINISTRATION (MARAD) FOR A BETTER UTILIZING INVESTMENTS TO LEVERAGE
DEVELOPMENT (BUILD) GRANT IN AN AMOUNT OF $10,400,000 TO IMPROVE THE
PADUCAH RIVERFRONT AND PEDESTRIAN CORRIDOR FROM THE CONVENTION
CENTER TO DOWNTOWN, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
(MO #2632; BK 12)
APPROVE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC.,
FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000
Commissioner Wilson, offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. IN THE
AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
(MO 92633; BK 12)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION(S)
BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FUND BALANCE TRANSFER FOR VEHICLE
PURCHASES
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2022-06-8740, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2022,
THROUGH JUNE 30, 2023, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND
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APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: Amend the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1,
2022, and ending "June 30, 2023, as follows:
• Transfer $113,082.00 from Fleet Lease Fund Fund Balance to Account 71000210
540050 (Fleet Lease Vehicles).
• Transfer $155,793.00 from Solid Waste Fund Fund Balance to Account
50002209 540050 (Solid Waste Vehicles).
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
(ORD 2022-08-8746; BK 36)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION(S)
CLOSURE OF AN ALLEY — GEORGE STREET, SOUTH 3RD STREE AND SOUTH 4TH
STREET
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
CLOSING OF A 3,528.36 SQUARE FOOT ALLEY NORTH OF GEORGE STREET AND
BETWEEN SOUTH 3RD STREET AND SOUTH 4ch STREET, THE CLOSURE OF A 1,004
SQUARE FOOT ALLEY SOUTH OF HUSBAND STREET BETWEEN SOUTH 3RD STREET
AND SOUTH 4TH STREET AND THE CLOSURE OF A PORTION OF 1,103.73 LINEAR FEET
OF THE WEST SIDE OF SOUTH 4TH STREET; 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 a 3,528.36 square foot alley
North of George Street and between South 3`d Street and South 4' Street; the closure of a 1,004
square foot alley South of Husband Street between South 3`d Street And South e Street; and the
closure of a portion of 1,103.73 Linear Feet of the West side of South 4' Street; 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.
INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY; THE COUNTY OF McCRACKEN, KENTUCKY; AND THE SPORTS
TOURISM COMMISSIONER — PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY ATHLETIC
COMPLEX
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, ""AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING AN INTERLOCAL COOPERATION AGREEMENT
AMONG THE COUNTY OF McCRACKEN, KENTUCKY, THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, AND THE McCRACKEN COUNTY SPORTS TOURISM COMMISSION FOR
THE DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY
ATHLETIC COMPLEX, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO
EXECUTE AND DELIVER SAID AGREEMENT AND ALL LEGAL DOCUMENTS RELATED
THERETO, AND TO TAKE ALL SUCH FURTHER ACTIONS ON BEHALF OF THE CITY
DEEMED REASONABLE AND NECESSARY IN ORDER TO CARRY OUT THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF SAID AGREEMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
City of Paducah does hereby approve an Interlocal Cooperation among the County of McCracken,
Kentucky, the City of Paducah, Kentucky, and the McCracken County Sports Tourism Commission,
for the development and operation of the Paducah -McCracken County Athletic Complex.
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary:
Commission Priorities Quarterly Update
Assistant City Manager Michelle Smolen updated the Board on the progress of the
10 priorities that were adopted following the February strategic planning retreat. The
10 priority items are listed below in no particular order:
• 911 Radio/Tower Upgrades and Operational Funding
• Minority Inclusion
• Downtown
• Southside Enhancements
• Housing
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• Beautification
• Community Growth
• Trails and Bike Paths Enhancements
• Continue Efforts to Improve Operational Efficiencies
• Protecting Key Historical and Cultural Resources
The list of City Commission Priorities also includes three continuous improvements
action items: stormwater, city facilities, and the outdoor sports complex.
City Manager Comments
• Thanked Michelle Smolen, Assistant City Manager for her work on several projects
• Asked City Clerk Lindsay Parish to give a report on the Job Fair that was held today.
Lindsay reported that the City participated with four booths. Over 100 employers were
represented and 352 job seekers came through the event.
• Reported that he was informed that Southside Paducah project will receive a KLC Award
during their conference.
• The City has an opportunity to apply for a Federal Grant to improve the area around the
Coke Plant at Lone Oak Road and Broadway. The request for application will be on the
September 13 meeting agenda.
Public Comments
J. W. Cleary commented on his appreciation of the leadership of our Mayor and Commission, and
all the positive things that are happening in Paducah.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the meeting be
adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4).
TIME ADJOURNED: 6:29 p.m.
ADOPTED: September 13, 2022.
George P. Bray, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Lindsay Paris , ity Clerk