HomeMy WebLinkAbout10-11-2022October 11, 2022
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, October 11, 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 Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Henderson led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Bray presented a Proclamation declaring October 16 as the 75th Anniversary of Rosary
Chapel Catholic Church to church members who were in attendance.
POLICE DEPARTMENT SWEARING-IN CEREMONY
Police Officers Bryce Mansfield, Steven Leady, Tyree Owens, and Brooke Adams were sworn in by
Circuit Judge Tony Kitchen.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Bray presented a Proclamation to Dr. Anton Reece, West Kentucky Community and
Technical College President, proclaiming October 8-16, 2022 to be "Tree Week."
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following Summary:
Katterjohn Building Emergency Safety Work
Mayor George Bray discussed the emergency safety work that began today on a
section of the Katterjohn building located at 1501 Broadway. The City coordinated
with a contractor to have the work completed through an Emergency Demolition
Order.
The privately -owned building, which been vacant for more than 20 years, has
significantly deteriorated with sections of the building posing a public safety
threat. Over the past several months, the building's owner has been cited repeatedly
for nuisance violations including graffiti and high grass. Furthermore, multiple calls
from neighbors indicated that individuals were seen entering the buildings. The City
has had to secure the buildings several times to prevent entry in order to protect the
public.
During this time, the City observed numerous structural deficiencies and decided to
secure a structural engineer to review the facility. The engineer determined that,
although the entire building is not yet an imminent danger, it is only marginally safe
and multiple aspects of the property require immediate demolition to prevent loss of
life. The engineer's life -safety recommendations include removing the single -story
section at the back of the building, the brick smoke stack adjacent to a secondary
structure at the back of the property, and the front porch structure.
Illinois Central Railroad constructed the facility in the late 1800s to serve as a
hospital. After a fire in 1917, the building was rebuilt and eventually was purchased
by George Katterjohn in the 1950s to be used as leased office space. Building
ownership has transferred several times since then."
PRESENTATION
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following Summary:
Health Insurance Plan Update
"Benefits Advisor DJ Story with Peel & Holland provided an overview of the City of
Paducah's 2023 health insurance plan through Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as the
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City's third -party administrator. Those who participate in the City's health plan will
have NO change to their health insurance premiums for 2023. The City has
maintained the same health insurance premium rates consecutively for eleven years
which is quite unusual and an indication of the good management of the health plan
and the City's dedication to employee wellness. Dental premiums are increasing 2
percent while vision premiums are increasing 6 percent as compared to this current
year. 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."
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 September 27, 2022
I(B)
Receive and File Documents
Contract File:
1. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement For the Development and Operation of the Paducah -
McCracken County Athletic Complex — ORD 2022-09-8747
2. U.S. Department of Transportation — Grant Agreement BUILD Grant — MO #2632
3. City of Paducah Fleet Maintenance — Hendron Fire Department — MO #2642
4. City of Paducah Fleet Maintenance — West McCracken Fire District — MO #2643
Bids File:
1. C.I.R.Co. - Hotel Metropolitan Purple Room Project MO #2645
I(C)
Personnel Actions
I(D)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH
THE LUTHER F. CARSON FOUR RIVERS CENTER, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000
FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES O #2647, BK 12
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMEN.
NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR A MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,000 FROM
GAMETIME FOR THE PURCHASE OF PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT AT COLEMAN
PARK O #2648, BK 12
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
NECESSARY TO ACCEPT A 2022 BULLETPROOF VEST GRANT THROUGH THE U. S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,804 FOR BODY ARMOR FOR THE
PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT MO #2649, BK 12
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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
2023 PLAN YEAR O #2650, BK 12
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A WELLNESS
SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HEALTHWORKS WELLNESS AND HEALTH
SERVICES TO ADMINISTER THE 2023 CITY WELLNESS PLAN MO #2651, BK 12
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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 TF.
ADVISORY AGREEMENT SERVICES ADDENDUM MO #2652, BK 12
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER 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 2023
CALENDAR YEAR AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME MO #2653, BK 12
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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 2023 FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #2654, BK 12
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I(L)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE RATES FOR STOP LOSS INSURANCE
COVERAGE, AUTHORIZING AN AGREEMENT WITH VOYA FINANCIAL ADVISORS,
INC., FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR THE 2023 CALENDAR YEAR
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING TO
SAME MO #2655, BK 12
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE GROUP LIFE INSURANCE
BENEFITS PROPOSAL WITH MUTUAL OF OMAHA IN A TOTAL ANNUAL GROUP
PREMIUM AMOUNT OF $50,276.16 FOR EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SAME MO 92656, BK 12
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).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
APPROVE CITY MANAGER AND PARKS & RECREATION DIRECTOR AS THE CITY
OF PADUCAH'S APPOINTMENT TO THE PROJECT WORKING GROUP FOR THE
ATHLETIC COMPLEX PROJECT
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING
DESIGNATING THE CITY MANAGER AND DIRECTOR OF PARKS & RECREATION AS
THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S APPOINTMENTS TO THE ATHLETIC COMPLEX PROJECT
WORKING GROUP."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO#2657, BK 12)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISES
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR
A NON-EXCLUSIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE IN PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 108 "TELECOMMUNICATIONS" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO#2658, BK 12)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE DEVELOPMENT OF 318 BROADWAY STREET — KRESGE SITE
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER
AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS FOR DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROPERTY AT 318 BROADWAY
STREET."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO#2659, BK 12)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
APPROVE CLOSING OF A 20' WIDE, 192' LONG ALLEY WEST OF CRUSE AVENUE
BETWEEN NORTH 32" STREET AND MARIANNE DRIVE
Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING
OF A 20' WIDE, 192' LONG ALLEY WEST OF CRUSE AVENUE BETWEEN NORTH 321�D
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STREET AND MARIANNE 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 a 20' wide, 192' long alley west of Cruse Avenue
between North 32nd Street and Marianne 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.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). (ORD 2022-10-8750, BK 36)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
ZONING TEXT AMENDMENTS
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce 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 Section 126-32 Zoning ofAnnexed Land to update initial
zoning policy upon annexation; Section 126-76 Sign Regulations to clarify time limits for certain
temporary signs and sign size requirements in commercial and industrial zones; Section 126-98
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) to clarify the location of accessory dwellings units to be outside of a
principal structure; Section 126-120 Neighborhood services Zone, NSZ to add bed and breakfasts as a
conditional use in the Neighborhood Services Zone; and section 126-176 Planning Commission to bring
public hearing requirements into compliance with KRS 100 and KRS 424, change when
development plans are needed in certain instances, and remove the requirement for a sketch plan for
the consideration of preliminary development plans in order to be more business friendly. Said
amendments were heard by the Paducah Planning Commission at a public hearing on September 8,
2022, and forwarded to the City Commission with the recommendation of approval.
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summaries:
Refuse Collection
"The Paducah Board of Commissioners held a discussion regarding operational
procedures related to refuse collection. In July, the Public Works Department notified
300 residents that their garbage collection would be moving from the alley to
curbside. Mayor Bray explained several of the reasons for the ongoing process to
move the collection location out of the alleys which include a reduction in damage
and injury claims and a reduction in alley maintenance costs. Mayor Bray also
explained that the City's ordinance does not permit the leaving of rollouts in the alley
or along the edge of the street. They are to be pulled back in a timely manner after
garbage is collected."
Jonathan Gericke made public comment opposing the change.
Public Comments at Commission Meetings
"Mayor Bray led a discussion of Paducah Code of Ordinances Section 2-145
regarding the order of business and procedures for City Commission
meetings. Currently, those in attendance at a Commission Meeting who have signed
up to speak during the public comment section are given an opportunity to speak
about items included on the agenda for, as a general rule, no longer than three
minutes. At this meeting, the Board supported amending the ordinance to provide the
public the opportunity to respectfully speak also on topics that are not listed on the
agenda."
City Manager: Commended the Fire Prevention Division on their hard work in planning the Fire
Conference. It was well put together and well attended.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Tammara Tracy remarked on the 70d1 Anniversary of Rosary Chapel and about the partial
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demolition of the Katterjohn Building
Audra Ursini and another unknown party who did not sign in commented positively on the
Telecommunications Ordinance
ADJOURN
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the meeting be
adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
TIME ADJOURNED: 6:30 p.m.
ADOPTED: October 25, 2022.
ATTEST:
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