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Home My WebLink About01-10-2023January 10, 2023 At a Special Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at 5:00 p.m., in Crounse Hall, Room 101, West Kentucky Community and Technical College located at 4810 Alben Barkley Drive. Mayor George Bray presided. Upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, Lindsay Parish, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). INVOCATION Commissioner Wilson led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Eagle Scout Matthew King led the pledge. WELCOME West Kentucky Community & Technical College President Dr. Anton Reece welcomed the Commission to the WKCTC Campus to hold their meeting at Crounse Hall. PRESENTATIONS Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summaries: Annual Audit Presentation "Finance Director Jonathan Perkins and David Hampton of Kemper CPA Group, LLP provided an overview of the City's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report which includes the City audit. The audit is required by State law; however, the Report is a voluntary document that the City prepares to provide additional information and transparency to the public. The report is for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2022. The audit states that there are no findings of deficiencies related to the financial statements. Paducah is one of the few cities in Kentucky that prepares a Report. For 31 consecutive years, Paducah has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The entire Report and previous audits dating back to 2001 can be found on the City's website." Junior Duke of Paducah "Mayor George Bray recognized Matthew King with a Junior Duke of Paducah award for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. Matthew is a sophomore at McCracken County High School." CONSENT AGENDA I(A) Approve Minutes for December 15, 2022 Special Called Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Receive and File Documents Minute File: 1. Press Release regarding actions of Commissioner David Guess 2. Resolution of the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah, Kentucky Charging Commissioner David Guess with Misconduct Pursuant to KRS 83A.040(9) 3. Oath of Office — Robert Smith 4. Oath of Office — David Guess 5. Oath of Office — Raynarldo Henderson 6. Oath of Office — Sandra Wilson 7. Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners on December 7, 2022 8. Notice of Cancellation of regular meeting on December 13, 2022, for the Board of Commissioners 9. Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners on December 15, 2022 10. Notice of Cancellation of regular meeting on December 27, 2022, for the Board of Commissioners 11. Order Setting Hearing Date and Prehearing Deadlines — Board of Commissioners v. David Guess January 10, 2023 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, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5)• MOTION APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER SANDRA WILSON AS MAYOR PRO TEM Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that Commissioner Sandra Wilson be nominated and elected Mayor Pro -Tem of the City of Paducah to serve in this capacity until the expiration of her present term as City Commissioner. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). Contract File: 1. Performance and Payment Bond — Atlantic Emergency Solutions, Inc. — MO #2663 2. Contract with Atlas Roofing Contractors, Inc. — Roof Replacement — Oak Grove Cemetery Mausoleum — MO #2682 3. Funding Agreement with Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority in an amount of $90,000 MO #2684 4. Subrecipient Agreement to pass along Cost Overruns to the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Center — MO #2686 Financials File: 1. Transit Authority of the City of Paducah — Financial Statement with Auditor's Report Year ended June 30, 2022 Bids File: 1. Capture Exhaust Systems for Five Fire Stations a. MagneGrip — Recommended Bid MO #2678 b. Nederman c. Hastings 2. Replace rubber roof membrane at the West Kentucky Mausoleum — Oak Grove Cemetery a. Atlas Roofing — Recommended Bid MO 42682 b. Integrity Roofing (IC) Personnel Actions I(D) A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 416 AND 418 NORTH 13TH STREET TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ACCEPTING THE BID OF G SQUARED PROPERTIES OF PADUCAH, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 FOR EACH LOT FOR A TOTAL BID OF $500 FOR PURCHASE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2690; BK 12) I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1645 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DRIVE TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ACCEPTING THE B7 - OF G SQUARED PROPERTIES OF PADUCAH, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF $250 FC _ PURCHASE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2691; BK 12) I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH AUTHORIZING A LEGAL SERVICES AGREEMENT AT HOURLY RATES WITH VAUGHN PETITT LEGAL GROUP, PLLC FOR LEGAL REPRESENTATION RELATED TO A MISCONDUCT CHARGE ISSUED BY THE CITY COMMISSION, AND RATIFYING THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF SAID AGREEMENT (MO #2692; 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, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5)• MOTION APPOINTMENT OF COMMISSIONER SANDRA WILSON AS MAYOR PRO TEM Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that Commissioner Sandra Wilson be nominated and elected Mayor Pro -Tem of the City of Paducah to serve in this capacity until the expiration of her present term as City Commissioner. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). January 10, 2023 ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS AMEND FY 23 CITY BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND BY $1 MILLION Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, 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 APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, as adopted by Ordinance No. 2022-06-8740, be amended by the following re -appropriations: • Increase revenues and expenditures for the CDBG Fund by $1,000,000 Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2023-01-8756; BK 36) APPROVE A TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH QUAD STATE INTERNET, LLC. Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON- EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO QUAD STATE INTERNET, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 108 "TELECOMMUNICATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE _ FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH QUAD STATE INTERNET AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance formally accepts the bid of Quad State Internet, LLC of November 11, 2022. Further, this Ordinance grants a ten (10) year, non-exclusive telecommunications franchise to Quad State Internet, LLC, pursuant to Chapter 108 "Telecommunications" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah. Preston Ursini and Eli Ursini made comments regarding the approval of the Franchise Agreement with Quad State. Eli remarked that his dad had worked really hard on this. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2023-01-8757; BK 36) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 2-145 RELATED TO PUBLIC COMMENTS Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-145 "ORDER OF BUSINESS; NAMES OF MEMBERS PRESENT TO BE NOTED; HEARING OF SPECTATORS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 2, Section 2-145 to clarify when the public is allowed to make comments at a City Commission meeting and setting forth the provisions under which such public comments are allowed. AMEND SECTION 2-315 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS; APPOINTEE PROBATIONARY PERIOD Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, ""AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, SECTION 2-315 "FIREFIGHTER TRAINING AND QUALIFICATIONS; APPOINTEE PROBATIONARY PERIOD" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends January 10, 2023 Section 2-315(c) to extend the initial training period for Fire Department appointees from a maximum of twenty (20) weeks to a maximum of thirty-two (32) weeks. CITY MANAGER Reminded the public that the City of Paducah will observe the Martin Luther King, Jr., holiday on Monday. City Hall will be closed and with the exception of Fire and Police, there will be no city services. BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Commissioner Smith - Stated that he was glad to be back on the Commission. AUDIENCE Randall Knight commented on the Amendment of Code 2-145 allowing public comments on any subject matter. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic: • Issues which might lead to the discipline or dismissal of a member, i.e., Commissioner, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f). Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson, Smith and Mayor Bray (5). Commissioner Guess left the meeting at 5:47 p.m. RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Paducah Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4) ADJOURN Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smit Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). TIME ADJOURNED: 6:26 p.m. ADOPTED: January 24, 2023 P. Bray, Mayor ATTEST: LindsaLy-P—arish,i y Clerk