HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-25-2023April 25, 2023
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, April
25, 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 Guess led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summaries:
PRESENTATION
Members of the Paducah Tilghman High School Student Equity Advisory Council
(SEAC) gave a presentation about this 15 -member group and its advocacy roles at the
school, among other schools, and with the community. SEAC is holding a community
forum on May 11 at 5:30 p.m. at Seamen's Church Institute. SEAC's mission
statement is `advocating the student voice by fostering inclusivity for all
demographics."
PROCLAMATIONS
Mayor George Bray presented the following proclamations:
• To various mental health service providers including Mercy Health, Child
Watch, Kentucky Care, Merryman House, and Compass Counseling
proclaiming May as Mental Health Awareness Month.
• For Public Service Recognition Week as May 7 through 13 urging all
citizens to recognize the accomplishments and contributions of government
employees at all levels.
• To Tree Advisory Board Chairman Jonathan E. Perkins in celebration of
Arbor Day on April 28."
INTRODUCTION
Paducah Convention & Tourism Bureau Director Mary Hammond introduced
Kentucky Tourism, Arts & Heritage Secretary Lindy Casebier. Hammond also
introduced Master Papermaker Sandro Tiberi from Fabriano, Italy. Fabriano is a
fellow UNESCO Creative City of Crafts and Folk Art. This year, Paducah is
celebrating its 10' Anniversary as a member of the UNESCO Creative Cities
Network.
MAYOR'S REMARKS
• Mayor Bray offered his condolences to the families of two prominent
Paducah artists: Avery Crounse and Joan Dance. Crounse was an award-
winning director and photographer. Dance was a mixed -media artist.
Mayor Bray announced that the property proposed to become the Terrace
Hills subdivision off Pecan Drive has been sold to a group of investors. This
group is planning to develop a subdivision that protects more of the tree
canopy while constructing fewer homes.
Mayor Bray said that the County has approved a contract with an architectural
firm to prepare the documents for the Convention Center roof project. Since
the City owns the back part of the Convention Center, the former Showroom
Lounge, the City will be working with the Convention Center and the
McCracken County Fiscal Court regarding that portion of the project.
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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 April 11, 2023 Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS:
Minute File:
1. Update of Section 8 Bank Signatories to remove Tommy Hollimon.
Contract File:
1. Change Order #1 — Paducah Riverfront Transient Boat Dock Dredging Project
— Dredge America — MO 42720
2. City of Paducah Fleet Maintenance Agreement with Salem Fire Department —
MO #2721
3. Agreement to purchase One SUV — Linwood Motors — MO #2722
4. Agreement to purchase two pickup trucks — Linwood Motors — MO 42723
5. Grant Award — Rockport Bridge — MO 42724
6. Notice of Award — 2023-2024 Resurfacing Program — Jim Smith Contracting —
ORD 2023-03-8766
7. Agreement between City of Paducah and IAFF — July 1, 2023 through June 30,
2026 — ORD 2023-04-8768
8. Agreement Between City of Paducah and Police Bargaining Unit — July 1,
2023 through June 30, 2026 — ORD 2023-04-8769
Financials File:
1. Paducah Water — Financial Highlights ending February 28, 2023
Bids
1. Renovation of Robert Cherry Civic Center — MO 92715
2. SUV for use by Paducah Fire Department — MO #2722
a. Linwood Motors* Selected bid
b. Prime Vendor
3. Two pickup trucks for use by Facility Division and Parks Department — MO
#2723
a. Linwood Motors* Selected bid
b. Prime Vendor
4. 2023-2024 Resurfacing Program ORD 2023-03-8766
a. Jim Smith Contracting Co., LLC
I(C)
Personnel Actions
I(D)
Appointment of David Guess to the Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency.
This term shall expire December 31, 2024.
I(E)
Appointment of John Spurlin to the Code Enforcement Board to replace Beverly
McKinley, whose term has expired. This term shall expire April 25, 2026.
I(F)
Reappointment of Edward Box to the Civil Service Commission. This term shall
ex ire Mav 13, 2026.
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION FOR A KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $29,130 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A 16 -FOOT
ENCLOSED TRAILER FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT
BOMB SQUAD, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY SHSGP,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SAME MO #2729; BK 12
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION FOR A KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY
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GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,085 FOR THE PURCHASE OF A SECURITY
CAMERAS AND SYSTEM FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS AND PARKS
AND RECREATIONS DEPARTMENTS, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS
AWARDED BY SHSGP, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO 42730; 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
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, to
authorize the Mayor to act as Authorized Representative of the City of Paducah in the
execution of a Settlement Agreement and Release of All Claims between the City of
Paducah; George Bray, Sandra Wilson, Raynarldo Henderson, Robert Smith, and
David Guess and ratifying the Mayor's signature thereon.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Guess recused himself from the vote by stepping
down from the dais.
MUNICIPAL ORDER
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER
ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN
FOR 2023 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE MAY 1,
2023, WITH SAID ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN INCLUDING REVISIONS TO THE
UTILITY ALLOWANCES FOR THE SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAM AS
REQUIRED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF
1974, AS REVISED."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson,
and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #2731, BK 12)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
AUTHORIZE MAYOR TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH PCC
SPORTS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF PICKLEBALL COURTS AT
NOBLE PARK IN AN AMOUNT OF $701,967
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt 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:
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• Transfer $350,000 from the Investment Fund Fund Balance to
the Pickleball Project Account (PAO125)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson,
and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2023-04-8771; BK 36)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVE THE CLOSING OF 4,356 SQUARE FEET OF MONROE
STREET BETWEEN 200 & 306 NORTH 2ND STREET
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the
Board of Commissioner introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING OF 4,356 SQUARE FEET OF MONROE
STREET BETWEEN 200 AND 306 NORTH SECOND STREET, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah does hereby authorize the closing of 4,356 square feet of Monroe Street
between 200 and 306 North Second 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.
AUTHORIZE ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE
RESPONSIBILITIES FOR CITY CERTAIN STREETS FROM THE
COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET
TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR CERTAIN STREETS FROM THE COMMONWEALTH OF KENTUCKY
TRANSPORTATION CABINET TO THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED
TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah
hereby authorizes the acceptance of maintenance responsibility for certain streets from
the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet as follows: Kentucky Avenue
from Third Street to S. Water Street; Water Street from Kentucky Avenue to
Broadway; and Broadway from Water Street to Third Street, and authorizes the Mayor
to execute any and all documents relating to the aforementioned transfer.
ESTABLISH AN ENERGY PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT
FOR ENERGY PROJECTS IN PADUCAH
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
ESTABLISHING AN ENERGY PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (EPAD)
PROGRAM PURSUANT TO KRS
65.205 TO 65.209 TO ADVANCE THE CONSERVATION AND EFFICIENT USE
OF ENERGY AND WATER RESOURCES WITHIN THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY BY ALLOWING FOR ENERGY PROJECTS TO BE FINANCED BY
ASSESSMENTS IMPOSED UPON THE REAL PROPERTY BEING IMPROVED
THROUGH THE ENERGY PROJECTS; PROVIDING THE TERMS AND
CONDITIONS OF THE PROGRAM; STATING THE INTENTION THAT
ASSESSMENTS WILL BE UTILIZED TO SUPPORT PRIVATE SECTOR
ENERGY PROJECTS; DESIGNATING THE EPAD AND ITS BOUNDARIES;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE EPAD PROGRAM;
DETERMINING THE PROCEDURE BY WHICH OWNERS OF REAL
PROPERTY MAY PETITION THE CITY FOR PARTICIPATION IN THE
PROGRAM; DESIGNATING THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT AS THE
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COLLECTOR OF THE ASSESSMENT; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ANY AND ALL AGREEMENTS AND OTHER DOCUMENTS FOR
THE IMPLEMENTATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF THE PROGRAM." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance establishes an Energy Project
Assessment District (EPAD) program to advance the conservation and efficient use of
energy and water resources within the City of Paducah, defines the boundary of said
district, and outlines the program terms, administration, and procedure by which
property owners may petition for participation. Further, this ordinance designates the
Finance Department as the collector and authorizes the execution of any agreement
for the implementation and administration of the program.
DISCUSSIONS
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summaries:
CITY BLOCK PROJECT CONSTRUCTION UPDATE
Mayor George Bray and Planning Director Nic Hutchison provided an update on the
City Block Project. Site preparation began in late January following the
groundbreaking celebration for this transformative project. This project, a partnership
between the City of Paducah and Weyland Ventures, will reenergize the downtown
Paducah block bounded by Second Street, Broadway, Water Street, and Jefferson.
Contractor Ray Black & Son has been working on the public amenities portion of the
project with recent work to demolish the former parking lot and grade the property.
Work will begin soon on underground utilities and stormwater amenities. During the
summer, Ray Black & Son will complete site concrete, sidewalks, landscaping,
paving and striping, and lighting. The parking lot and public amenities are expected to
open to the public in late summer with the goal of opening by BBQ on the River.
Also, this summer, a separate contractor will begin constructing
the foundation for the 81 -room hotel on Jefferson Street. The hotel construction is
scheduled to be finished in the fall of 2024. Then, after the interior finishes are
completed, there will be a grand opening in 2025. The second phase of the project is
a mixed-use facility on Broadway to include residential, commercial, and retail
space. Construction on the second phase is expected to begin next spring with
completion in 2025.
HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AND DIVERSITY SPECIALIST DISCUSSION
Mayor George Bray discussed with the Board repopulating the Paducah Human
Rights Commission Board by July. Currently, the Board is inactive with all terms
expired. Human Rights calls are answered in City Hall and forwarded to either the
State or City Manager's office for review. The Paducah Board of Commissioners
agreed that reenergizing the Human Rights Commission is beneficial along with
providing it staff support. Human Resources Director Stefanie Wilcox discussed the
addition of a full-time position to the Human Resources Department. The Board
approved a motion to begin the recruitment process for a Diversity Specialist. In
addition to supporting the Human Rights Commission, this employee would lead
internal diversity, equity, and inclusion training efforts, review policies and pay
equity, and work to recruit a diverse City workforce.
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
Board of Commissioners authorize the City Manager to begin recruiting for the
Diversity Specialist position.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith,
Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5).
RELOCATION OF DOG PARKS FROM STUART NELSON PARK TO NOBLE PARK
The Board approved a motion authorizing the City Manager to issue a request for bids
for the construction of a dog park with a small dog enclosure and a large dog
enclosure at Noble Park. Prior to the motion, the Board discussed design options for
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the dog park which will be in an area adjacent to the Anna Baumer building and
behind the amphitheater. This area, which is similar in size to the current dog parks,
has natural shade and open running space for dogs. Plus, it is secluded from Lake
Montgomery and associated waterfowl. The Board looked at two options: 1) the entire
dog park on the same side of the road as the Anna Baumer building and 2) the large
dog enclosure near the building and the small dog enclosure across the roadway and
closer to the floodwall levee. The board selected Option 2 since that layout moves the
dog parks away from the building which would allow the Anna Baumer building to be
used for rentals. The next steps will be to complete the design and construction
documents with the goal of opening the dog parks at Noble Park before the closure of
the existing dog parks at Stuart Nelson Park. The access road into the area also will be
improved.
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that
the Board of Commissioners select Anna Baumer site option No. 2 for the
creation of dog parks at Noble Park and authorize the City Manager to issue a
Request for Bids for the construction of a small dog enclosure and a large dog
enclosure to be located at said site in Noble Park.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith,
Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5).
City Manager Comments
The City Manager thanked the Team members who helped with Clean Up Day and
remarked about positive comments made by Paducah Power representatives about
the team.
City Commission Comments
Commissioner Wilson reminded everyone about the start of Quilt Week and thanked
the quilters for coming to Paducah.
Public Comments
Thomas Fairhurst commented on code enforcement citations he has received on 409
Flora Avenue. The Mayor remarked that code enforcement is a challenge to keep the
city clean and safe. He will look into the complaint.
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Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that
the meeting be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson,
and Mayor Bray (5)
TIME ADJOURNED: 6:47 p.m.
ADOPTED: May 9, 2023
GEORGE BRAY, AYOR
ATTEST:
indsay R. Parisl�City Clerk