HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-23-2023May 23, 2023
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, May 23, 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 Wilson led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS
• Human Resources Director, Stefanie Wilcox, introduced Human Resources Administrative
Assistant Brea Schofield.
• Fire Chief Steve Kyle introduced Firefighters Claydon Leneave, Jonathan Lawson, Michael
Hall, and Payton Harris and Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Stevens.
PRESENTATION
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
Along with providing an overview of the division, 911 Division Manager Kimberly Clark
announced that the division recently received the Civic Interaction & Public Trust Tyler Excellence
Award. Paducah is one of five agencies to receive this award from the thousands of departments
supported by Tyler Technologies.
MAYOR REMARKS
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
• Mayor George Bray said that Paducah's riverfront has several dead fish. The Parks &
Recreation Department is collecting and disposing of them daily and plans to have the
Paducah Fire Department assist in washing the area near the riverfront. This is an annual
problem with fish that have gas bubble disease.
• In reference to the City and County agreement to each provide $3 million toward Barkley
Regional Airport's new terminal, Mayor Bray said he hopes the project comes in under
budget and that a portion of the City and County's funds will not be needed.
• Last week, Paducah hosted the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) Forum. This
international meeting focused on topics including nuclear power development and
infrastructure. This was a timely meeting as Paducah and McCracken County work to find a
new future for the former Paducah gaseous diffusion plant.
• Mayor Bray acknowledged the work to prepare the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.
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 May 9, 2023 Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS:
Minute File:
1. Oath of Office — Edward Box — Civil Service Commission
Contract File:
1. Commonwealth of Kentucky — Rockport Bridge — Contract MO #2724
May 23, 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).
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
APPROVE THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF 252 LOCUST
AVENUE
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). (ORD 2023-05-8775; BK 36)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) AFL-
CIO -LOCAL 1586
Financials File:
1. Edwin J. Paxton Park Golf Course — Audit and Financial Statements:
a. Year ended December 31, 2021
b. Year ended December 31, 2020
c. Year ended December 31, 2019
I(C)
Personnel Actions
I(D)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE FY2024 POSITION AND PAY
SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY (MO #2737; BK 12)
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 PAY GRADE
SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
MO #2738; BK 12
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICE
AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,626.28 WITH MOBILE
COMMUNICATIONS OF AMERICA (MCA) PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS JACKSON
PURCHASE 2 -WAY RADIO, INC. (MO #2739; BK 12)
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH THE PADUCAH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IN
THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES RELATED TO THE
AMERICAN QUILTERS SOCIETY SPRING 2023 SHOW (MO #2740; BK 12)
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ATLANTIC EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS, INC.
FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) PUMPER TRUCK IN THE DISCOUNTED
AMOUNT OF $772,913 FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO ATLANTIC
EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR SAID PURCHASE CONTINGENT UPON
APPROVAL THROUGH THE FY2024 BUDGET (MO #2741; 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).
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
APPROVE THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF 252 LOCUST
AVENUE
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). (ORD 2023-05-8775; BK 36)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS
APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE AMERICAN
FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) AFL-
CIO -LOCAL 1586
May 23, 2023
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AFL-
CIO, LOCAL 1586." 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 American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO- Local 1586.
This Agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026.
APPROVE CITY OF PADUCAH, KY FISCAL 2024 BUDGET (7/1/2023 TO 06/30/2024)
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY
1, 2023, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This
Ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the City of Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year
July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds
for the operation of City Government at $99,258,937, and summarized by fund as follows:
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 98-144 RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98,
ARTICLE VI SPECIAL EVENTS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends
Chapter 98, Article VI Special Events of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky
to codify the requirements for the issuance of a Special Event Permit,
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 58-32 RELATED TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
58, ARTICLE II, HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This
Ordinance amends the Human Rights Commission to increase the number of Human Rights
FUNDS
APPROPRIATIONS
1000
GENERAL
$ 46,133,271
2300
MAP
2,035,000
2400
INVESTMENT
6,195,110
2500
TIF
121,000
2000
E911
2,741,125
2700
COURT AWARDS
90,800
2800
ROOM TAX
1,850,000
3000
DEBT
3,732,795
4000
CIP
2,153,725
4200
BOND FUND
17,500,000
5000
SOLID WASTE
6,975,357
5300
TRANSIENT BOAT
137,644
1100
RENTAL
205,505
1200
RADIO DEPR
159,780
7000
FLEET MAINTENANCE
892,520
7100
FLEET LEASE TRUST
2,517,065
7200
INSURANCE
1,350,845
7300
HEALTH INSURANCE
3,534,420
8100
PFPF
852,655
8400
OTHER TRUSTS
80,320
$ 99,258,937
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 98-144 RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98,
ARTICLE VI SPECIAL EVENTS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends
Chapter 98, Article VI Special Events of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky
to codify the requirements for the issuance of a Special Event Permit,
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 58-32 RELATED TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS
COMMISSION
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
58, ARTICLE II, HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This
Ordinance amends the Human Rights Commission to increase the number of Human Rights
May 23, 2023
Commissioners to seven (7). The initial appointments shall be staggered with each member
appointed thereafter serving for a term of three (3) years.
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summaries
Oak Grove Cemetery Updates
Parks and Recreation Director Amie Clark presented an overview of upcoming changes to Paducah
Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 regarding cemeteries. These changes would affect city -owned Oak
Grove Cemetery. Several of the code updates are necessary to reflect current operations while other
changes are to match State statues. From the public's perspective, the main changes to the Code as
proposed are as follows:
• With the exception of service animals, dogs, cats, and other animals are not permitted on
cemetery grounds unless confined to a vehicle.
• Benches are no longer permitted as monuments. Existing benches will remain until such
time it is determined that replacement is necessary. Then, the bench will be replaced with an
approved monument.
• Services will no longer be permitted on Sundays and holidays.
• Updated fees will be $550 per grave plot and $6000-$7500 per mausoleum crypt.
Southside Neighborhoods Initiative — Housing and Economic Programs
Planning Director Nie Hutchison and Business Development Specialist Melanie Reason outlined
proposed incentive programs for the Southside. They thanked the work of the Southside Steering
Committee in helping develop these proposed incentives which are divided into two categories:
economic opportunity and housing.
The economic opportunity incentives would be for Southside businesses employing 50 people or
fewer to receive roof stabilization grants or fagade grants for exterior building improvements.
Housing incentives are divided into microgrants for home repairs in the Walter Jetton and part of
the Uppertown neighborhoods. This would be a 50/50 grant with the maximum match amount of
$5000 for exterior projects. The other housing program is for new construction and home
rehabilitations with investments of at least $50,000. City funds, with a maximum award of $27,000,
would be dispersed as a forgivable, 0% interest loan over a five-year period.
COMMENTS
City Manager Comments
Commended staff who helped make the Lower Town Art & Music Festival a success. It is
estimated that around 20,000 people were in attendance. The City of Paducah contributes both
monetary and in-kind assistance in the amount of approximately $20,000
Audience Comments
• Marvle Robinson — requested that South 8U' Street be renamed to honor her father, Theauther
Roberts.
• Cathy Coad — made comments about accidents at the Buckner/Pines Road intersection.
• Jonathan Gericke — made comments about the improvements along 251h street and the
settlement between the City Commission and Commissioner David Guess.
• Matthew Roberts — made comments about connecting with city staff via phone.
• Regina Topp — made comments about vandalism at 2156 Bridge Street.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the meeting be
adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
TIME ADJOURNED: 7:07 p.m.
ADOPTED: June 13, 2023
May 23, 2023
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George P. Bray, Mayor
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`I✓rrdsay R. Parish, i ity Clerk