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Home My WebLink About06-13-2023June 13, 2023 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, June 13, 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. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS • John Willoughby — Parks Maintenance Supervisor • Pahner Stroup — Planner PRESENTATION Mary Hammond, Executive Director of the Convention & Visitors Bureau, gave an update on the I Wh Anniversary of Paducah becoming a UNESCO Creative City of Craft and Folk Art. MAYOR REMARKS • The Mayor, City Manager, and Parks and Recreation Director have been discussing the possibility of creating a Parks Advisory Board. • The riverfront project is at 60% design stage. The anticipated construction start date is on or before April 1, 2024. 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 23, 2023, Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS: Deed File: 1. Quitclaim Deed between United States of America and City of Paducah — Armory Building (Oscar Cross Building) See ORD 2007-09-7330 and MO #1206 Contract File: 1. Cisco HyperFlex Virtualization Hardware — MO #2713 2. Memorandum of Agreement for Incentives — 2631 Holt Road — MO #2717 3. Contract with ATA CPA's and Advisors, PLLC — Professional Audit Services for Paducah Power System — MO #2725 4. Contract Renewal — Mobile Communications of America — maintenance and service of 911 radio software and hardware — MO #2739 5. Contract For Services between City of Paducah and Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau — Spring 2023 Quilt Show — MO #2740 6. Purchase Agreement from Atlantic Emergency Solutions — Fire Pumper Truck — MO #2741 7. Pyro Shows, Inc. — July 4 fireworks — Signed by City Manager Financials File: Paducah Water Works — month ending April 30, 2023 I(C) Reappointment of Sheryl Chino and Joint Reappointment of Tom Padgett to the Paducah - McCracken County Convention Center Corporation. Said terms shall expire June 30, 2026. I(D) Reappointment of Simone Feamn and John Durbin to the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board. Said terms shall expire June 30, 2026. June 13, 2023 I(E) Appointment of Gerald Watkins to the Board of Ethics to replace Gayle Kaler, who resigned. Said term shall expire February 10, 2025. I(F) Appointment of Eric Straub to the Paducah Junior College Board of Trustees to replace Mike Sims, whose term expired. Said term shall expire June 13, 2029. (MO #2742; BK 13) I(G) Personnel Actions I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR OAK GROVE CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUM PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26, CEMETERIES, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY. (MO #2743; BK I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY CLEAN EARTH, INC., IN AN AMOUNT OF $51,430.62 FOR THE DISPOSAL OF HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE AND ELECTRONIC WASTE COLLECTED DURING THE CITY/COUNTY 2023 CLEAN-UP DAY (MO #2744; BK 13) I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE PROPOSAL OF EVARD-KENTUCKY DIVISION, INC. FOR THE FIRE STATION #2 EXTERIOR REPAIRS IN THE AMOUNT OF $183,832 AND AUTHORIZES THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2745; BK 13) I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH 911 FLEET AND FIRE EQUIPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $42,540 FOR THE PURCHASE OF BAILOUT KITS AND HARNESSES FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (MO #2746; BK 13) I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201 PARK AVENUE TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ACCEPTING THE BID OF HARRIET HAMILTON IN THE AMOUNT OF $100 FOR PURCHASE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2747; BK 13) I(M) A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1011 OSCAR CROSS BOULEVARD TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ACCEPTING THE BID OF PADUCAH ALLIANCE OF NEIGHBORS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1 FOR PURCHASE OF SAID REAL PROPERTY AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2748; BK 13) 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). RESOLUTIONS RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE SIX ETHICS PRINCIPLES Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ESTABLISHING SIX ETHICS PRINCIPLES TO GOVERN THE CONDUCT OF THE CITY'S OFFICIALS AND EMPLOYEES." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO BOOK #13) A RESOLUTION STATING THE CITY WILL ABIDE BY ALL PROGRAM INCOME REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, June 13, 2023 KENTUCKY, ESTABLISHING THAT THE CITY SHALL ABIDE BY ALL PROGRAM INCOME REQUIREMENTS FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANTS." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO BOOK #13) ORDINANCE ADOPTION APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) AFL- CIO -LOCAL 1586 Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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 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. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2023-06-8776; BK 36) APPROVE CITY OF PADUCAH, KY FISCAL 2024 BUDGET (7/1/2023 TO 06/30/2024) Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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: Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2023-06-8777; BK 36) AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 98-144 RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2023-06-8778; BK 36) AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 58-32 RELATED TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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 Commissioners to seven (7). The initial appointments shall be staggered with each member appointed thereafter serving for a term of three (3) years. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2023-06-8779; BK 36) June 13, 2023 AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTER 2 Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: REPEAL AND REPLACE CHAPTER 26, ARTICLES I AND II CEMETERIES Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 26, "CEMETERIES", ARTICLES I AND II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND REPLACING THEM IN THEIR ENTIRETY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance repeals and replaces Chapter 26 "Cemeteries," in its entirety in order to align with State statutes for municipally owned and operated cemeteries and to make needed updates related to City of Paducah operations and procedures. Sections 26-5 and 26-6 shall be published in their entirety, in accordance with KRS 83A.060. AMEND CHAPTER 34 TO CREATE SOUTHSIDE NEIGHBORHOODS INITIATIVE HOUSING AND ECONOMIC PROGRAMS Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 34, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO CREATE NEW ARTICLES RELATED TO SOUTHSIDE INCENTIVES." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky to add new articles to create a Southside Business Improvement Grant Program, Home Rehabilitation and New Construction Grant Program, and Southside Home Repair Microgram. FY2023 BUDGMENT AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $650,000 Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson that the Board of Commissioners introduce 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: 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 -appropriation: • Move $650,000 from Fund Balance Reserves to City Improvement Project, PF0079 Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summaries: Paducah Census Data Overview Planning Director Nic Hutchison provided an overview of Paducah's census data. In comparing the 2010 and 2020 census results, Paducah saw an 8.44 percent increase in population. McCracken County as a whole grew more than 3 percent. The census tracts in Paducah and McCracken County that saw the largest population growth were two Lone Oak tracts, downtown, and Fountain Avenue. Fountain Avenue had an 88.7 percent increase in population. Regarding housing units, Paducah saw a slight increase in 2020 with 13,193. 911 Upgrade Discussion Mayor Bray and City Manager Jordan updated the Board on the project to upgrade the 911 system, specifically the radio system and towers. Two bids were received for the project which are under review. Representatives from the City and County are meeting on Monday to discuss this critical capital improvement project. A parallel discussion is underway regarding the funding of operations and the capital improvements. Annually the City and County provide a total of approximately $2 June 13, 2023 million from their general funds to support 911 operations. This Friday, the Mayor and City Manager are meeting with Kenton County, Kentucky, representatives to learn the pros and cons of a parcel fee. Mayor Bray emphasized the importance of partnering with McCracken County on a funding source. City Manager Jordan thanked the work of the 911 Communication Oversight Committee which met 18 times in 2022. City Manager Comments • The City is working with both the Fire Prevention Department and its legal team to go through the foreclosure process to gain possession of the deteriorating Katterjohn Building located at 1501 Broadway. Fire Prevention continues to monitor the safety of the building. • City Hall will be closed Monday in observation of the Juneteenth holiday. He encouraged everyone to attend the festivities being held at the Carson Center beginning at 5:30 p.m. Monday. The City is a co-sponsor of that event. ADJOURN Commissioner Wilson 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: 6:42 p.m. ADOPTED: June 27, 2023 Bray, Mayor ATTES 1 CicA.l indsay R. Paris , City Clerk