HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-11-2023April 11, 2023
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, 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, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Henderson led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor George Bray presented the following proclamations:
To Lotus Executive Director Lori Wells Brown and Lotus employees proclaiming April as
"National Child Abuse Prevention Month and Sexual Assault Awareness & Prevention
Month"
To 911 Division Manager Kim Clark and Telecommunicators proclaiming April 9-15 as
"National Telecommunications Week"
PRESENTATION
Mayor Bray presented a Duke of Paducah to Artist in Residence Jaime Romero from Manises,
Spain.
MAYOR'S REMARKS
Communications Manager Pam Spencer prepared the following summary of the Mayor's
�— remarks:
Convention Center Roof Discussion
Mayor Bray stated that the Convention Center is an important community asset and
replacing the deteriorating roof is a priority. In response to comments made at last night's
McCracken County Fiscal Court meeting regarding the County's interpretation of how the
transient room tax should be used to fund a capital improvement project such as the roof
replacement, Mayor Bray said the City disagrees with the County's interpretation.
Mayor Bray stated authority to levy the 2% transient room tax is outlined in KRS 91A.392
which allows fiscal courts in counties that have an authorized city, such as Paducah, the
ability to levy a 2% room tax. Those funds can be used for the retirement of bonds related to
the construction, expansion, or operation of government-owned convention centers or fine
arts centers. This practice of using the room tax to pay the principal and interest for bonds
for Convention Center improvements has happened in the past with the 2017 project that
improved the kitchen facilities as the most recent example. Mayor Bray stated the most
equitable solution is for the City to issue bonds to cover the roof repairs with the principal
and interest payments to be paid from the 2% transient room tax.
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 the March 28, 2023 Board of Commissioners Meetings
I(B)
RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS:
Minute File:
1. Notice To Proceed with Construction– City Block – MO 42688
Deed File:
1. Deed in Lieu
MO #2706
April 11, 2023
— Elder to City of Paducah —1401 Old Mayfield Road —
Contract File:
1. FY2023 Grant In Aid Contracts
a. Contract For Services — Housing Authority of Paducah — CM signed
b. Contract For Services — Market House Theatre — CM signed
c. Contract For Services — National Quilt Museum — CM signed
d. Contract For Services — Paducah Alliance of Neighbors — MO #2611
e. Contract For Services — Paducah Art House Alliance (d/b/a Maiden Alley Cinema —
CM signed
f. Contract For Services —
Paducah Arts Alliance (PAA) — CM signed
g. Contract For Services —
Paducah -McCracken County Habitat For Humanity — CM
Signed
h. Contract For Services —
Paducah Symphony Orchestra — CM signed
i. Contract For Services —
River Heritage Museum (River Discovery Center) — CM
signed
j. Contract For Services —
Uppertown Heritage Foundation (Hotel Metropolitan) —
CM signed
k. Contract For Services —
Yeiser Art Center — CM signed
2. Midstates Construction Co.,
Inc. — Robert Cherry Civic Center Renovation — MO #2715
Financials File:
1. Edwin J. Paxton Golf Court
— Independent Auditor's Report for the year ended
December 31, 2022 and Financial
Statements 2022
I(C) Appointment of Tim Story to the Civic Beautification Board to replace Ania Lasota, who resigned.
This term shall expire July 1, 2027.
I(D) Appointment of Gayle Kaler to the Paducah Planning Commission to replace Lorraine Schramke,
who resigned. This term shall expire August 31, 2023.
Personnel
I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT WITH DR.
DANIEL JONES FOR CERTAIN INCENTIVES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2717, BK 12)
I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION
FOR A 2023 MATCHING INSURANCE SERVICES SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF
$3,000 THROUGH THE KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR REIMBURSEMENT FOR
SAFETY EQUIPMENT PURCHASED FOR EMPLOYEES WORKING IN CONFINED
SPACES AND FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT
FUNDS AWARDED BY KLCIS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO 42718, BK 12
I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AN EPA
ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE GOVERNMENT TO GOVERNMENT GRANT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,000,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2719, BK 12)
I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT WITH DREDGE AMERICA, INC. FOR A DECREASE IN SCOPE AND A PRICE
REDUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,647, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE THE CHANGE ORDER (MO #2720, BK 12)
I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A FLEET MAINTENANCE, MOTORIZED
EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY APPARATUS SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH
THE SALEM FIRE DEPARTMENT, TO PROVIDE FLEET MAINTENANCE
SERVICES AT HOURLY RATES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2721, BK 12)
I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE SUV IN
THE AMOUNT OF $44,354, FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME (MO 92722,
BK 12)
I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF TWO PICKUP
TRUCKS IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $88,000, FOR USE BY THE FACILITY DIVISION
April 11, 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)•
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ATA CPA'S AND ADVISORS, PLLC, FOR
PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE
SELECTION OF ATA CPAS AND ADVISORS, PLLC FOR FINANCIAL AUDITS FOR THE
ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD DBA PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEARS
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, 2024, AND 2025."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2725, BK 12)
APPROVE PADUCAH WATER'S ACCEPTANCE OF A CLEANER WATER PROGRAM
GRANT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY FOR THE TANK
PAINTING AND MIXING PROJECT
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS TO
ACCEPT THE CLEANER WATER PROGRAM GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO THE GRANT
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE TANK PAINTING AND MIXING PROJECT."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2726, BK 12)
APPROVE PADUCAH WATER'S ACCEPTANCE OF A CLEANER WATER PROGRAM
GRANT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY FOR THE AIR
STRIPPING PROJECT
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS TO
ACCEPT THE CLEANER WATER PROGRAM GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO THE GRANT
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE AIR STRIPPING PROJECT."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2727, BK 12)
APPROVE PADUCAH WATER'S ACCEPTANCE OF A CLEANER WATER PROGRAM
GRANT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY FOR THE
HYDRAULIC MODEL UPDATE PROJECT IN WEST McCRACKEN
AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT FOR SAME (MO #2723, BK 12)
I(M)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE PADUCAH CITY COMMISSION AUTHORIZING
THE FILING OF A KENTUCKY SENATE BILL (SB) 150 LINE ITEM GRANT
APPLICATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000 THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT
FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE PADUCAH & LOUISVILLE RAILWAY,
INC. ROCKPORT BRIDGE PROJECT, ACCEPTING ALL AWARDED FUNDS,
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY DOCUMENTS WHICH ARE
DEEMED NECESSARY BY DLG TO CARRY OUT THE PROJECT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO ACT AS THE AUTHORIZED CORRESPONDENT
FOR THIS PROJECT (MO #2724, 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)•
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
APPROVE CONTRACT WITH ATA CPA'S AND ADVISORS, PLLC, FOR
PROFESSIONAL AUDIT SERVICES FOR PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE
SELECTION OF ATA CPAS AND ADVISORS, PLLC FOR FINANCIAL AUDITS FOR THE
ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD DBA PADUCAH POWER SYSTEM FOR THE FISCAL YEARS
ENDING JUNE 30, 2023, 2024, AND 2025."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2725, BK 12)
APPROVE PADUCAH WATER'S ACCEPTANCE OF A CLEANER WATER PROGRAM
GRANT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY FOR THE TANK
PAINTING AND MIXING PROJECT
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS TO
ACCEPT THE CLEANER WATER PROGRAM GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO THE GRANT
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE TANK PAINTING AND MIXING PROJECT."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2726, BK 12)
APPROVE PADUCAH WATER'S ACCEPTANCE OF A CLEANER WATER PROGRAM
GRANT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY FOR THE AIR
STRIPPING PROJECT
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS TO
ACCEPT THE CLEANER WATER PROGRAM GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO THE GRANT
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE AIR STRIPPING PROJECT."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2727, BK 12)
APPROVE PADUCAH WATER'S ACCEPTANCE OF A CLEANER WATER PROGRAM
GRANT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY FOR THE
HYDRAULIC MODEL UPDATE PROJECT IN WEST McCRACKEN
April 11, 2023
Commissioner Guess, offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND
AUTHORIZING THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE PADUCAH WATER WORKS TO
ACCEPT THE CLEANER WATER PROGRAM GRANT AWARD AND ENTER INTO THE GRANT
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY INFRASTRUCTURE AUTHORITY IN
CONNECTION WITH THE HYDRAULIC MODEL UPDATE PROJECT IN WEST MCRACKEN
COUNTY."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2728, BK 12)
ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS
APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND PROFESSIONAL
FIREFIGHTERS OF PADUCAH, LOCAL 168 (IAFF)
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND
PROFESSIONAL FIRE FIGHTERS OF PADUCAH, LOCAL 168, INTERNATIONAL
ASSOCIATION OF FIRE FIGHTERS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance
authorizes the Mayor to execute an Agreement with the Professional Fire Fighters of Paducah,
Local 168, International Association of Fire Fighters. This agreement will become effective July 1,
2023, and expire on June 30, 2026.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (ORD NO. 2023-04-8768, BK 36)
APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH
POLICE DEPARTMENT BARGAINING UNIT
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH
POLICE DEPARTMENT BARGAINING UNIT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That
the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement and other associated documents between
the City of Paducah and the Paducah Police Department Bargaining Unit. This Agreement shall be
effective from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (ORD NO. 2023-04-8769, BK 36)
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 106 TAXATION FOR EFFICIENCY IN
PAYROLL TAX PROCESSING
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106,
SECTION 106-180 "DEFINITIONS" AND 106-184 "DEDUCTIONS AND WITHHOLDING OF
LICENSE FEES BY EMPLOYER; EMPLOYER TO FILE RETURNS AND PAY LICENSE FEES
TO CITY; DUE DATE TO FILE RETURNS AND PAY LICENSE FEES" OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 106 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah,
Sections 106-180 and 106-184 regarding electronic filing requirements for payroll processors. This
ordinance amendment will require payroll processors who administer and process the payroll of six
(6) or more employers per quarter to submit the returns through an electronic means.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (ORD NO. 2023-04-8770, BK 36)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PCC SPORTS FOR
THE CONSTRUCTION OF PICKLEBALL COURTS AT NOBLE PARK IN AN AMOUNT
OF 5701,967
April 11, 2023
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT WITH PRECISION CONSTRUCTION &
CONTRACTING, LLC (PCC SPORTS) IN AN AMOUNT OF $701,967.00 FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF PICKLEBALL COURTS AT NOBLE PARK AND 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 accepts the bid of PCC Sports for the construction of eight (8) pickleball courts at Noble
Park using post tension concrete and including electrical and lighting in the amount of $701,967.00
and authorizes the Mayor to execute the agreement with PCC Sports. Further, the annual budget for
the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2022, and ending June 30, 2023, as adopted by Ordinance No.
2022-06-8740, is amended by the following re -appropriations:
• Transfer $350,000 from the Investment Fund Fund Balance to the Pickleball
Project Account (PA0125)
APPROVE THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF 252 LOCUST
AVENUE
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
AND DEFINING ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED
WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City
of Paducah hereby approves the consensual annexation of certain tracts of property contiguous to the
present city limits, located at 252 Locust Avenue, containing approximately 1.47 acres of land.
_ DISCUSSION
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
Grants Update
City of Paducah Grants Administrator Hope Reasons provided an update of grants activity.
Currently, the City is managing $19.4 million in grant funding. In Fiscal Year 2021-2022 the City
submitted 15 grant applications and was awarded 12. To date in Fiscal Year 2022-2023, the City
has submitted 16 grant applications. So far, six of those grants have been awarded. Plus, the City
has received a preliminary award letter for the Land and Water Conservation Fund grant which will
be used for upgrades to Keiler Park's playground. Reasons added the City received 20 applications
for Grant -in -Aid funding which had a deadline of March 31.
Board of Commissioners
• Commissioner Smith clarified a statement published in The Paducah Sun regarding
development off Pecan Drive.
• Commissioner Wilson stated that the Dogwood Trail is lit up this week and encouraged
everyone to get out and see the beautiful trees. She also mentioned that the Quilt Show is in
two weeks.
Audience
• Dorothea Davis spoke on diversity in the Community.
• Dujuan Thomas expressed his displeasure about David Guess being reinstated as a
Commissioner.
• Jonathan Gerick spoke about budgeting for stormwater and streets.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the meeting be
adjourned.
April 11, 2023
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)
TIME ADJOURNED: 6:40 p.m.
ADOPTED: April 25, 2023
George P. Bray, May
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