HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-13-2024February 13, 2024
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, February 13, 2024,
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 Smith led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
PRESENTATIONS
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary:
Southside Update - Walter Jetton Housing Program
"Director of Planning Nic Hutchison and Planner Palmer Stroup provided an update on the
Southside Neighborhoods Initiative, specifically related to the residential incentive programs. After
collaborations with the Southside Steering Committee and community stakeholders, the City
launched in July 2023 two residential grant programs with the initial focus on a section of the
Walter Jetton and Uppertown neighborhoods roughly from Washington Street to Caldwell and from
13th to 18th Street.
So far, the Planning Department has received a total of 14 applications with eight currently
approved (six microgrant and two rehab/new construction applications). Each application is scored
and reviewed for completeness. To date, the City has awarded nearly $28,000 in microgrant
incentive funds and nearly $35,000 in rehab/new construction grants. Microgrant projects, which
will match up to $5000 of the first $10,000 of a homeowner's investment, include a roof
replacement and plumbing repairs. For the home rehab/new construction grant, Stroup showed a
picture of a home under construction on Oscar Cross Avenue. The home is being built through the
Paducah Alliance of Neighbors and will received the maximum grant award of $27,000.
Stroup outlined the various outreach and engagement completed to date including town hall
meetings, informational mailers and tables at events, door hangers, door-to-door neighborhood
walks, and engagements with the faith -based community. In looking ahead, Stroup recommends
continuing to target this section of the Walter Jetton and Uppertown neighborhoods with a goal of
receiving more applications. Additional community engagement and outreach activities will be held
to assist residents in the application process. To learn more about the incentives, visit
https://paducahky.gov/southside-incentive-programs."
Paducah Police Department Annual Crime Statistics Presentation
"Police Chief Brian Laird presented an update on the community's annual crime statistics. A few
highlights are as follows:
• In 2023, there were 3658 total crimes (Part 1 and Part 2 crimes) reported. This is a 0.14
percent decrease as compared to 2022.
• Part 1 crimes saw a two percent decrease as compared to 2022. Part 1 crimes, as classified
by the FBI, consist of "major" crimes including murder, rape, and robbery. One of the most
significant reductions was the number of homicides in the city: There were six in 2022,
compared to one in 2023. The number of arson, rape, and robbery reports also decreased in
2023. Aggravated assaults saw an increase.
• From 2019 through 2023, the Part 1 crime trend is declining with a 31 percent decrease over
that five-year period.
• Part 2 crime saw a slight change as compared to 2022 with a 0.48 percent increase. Part II
crimes include simple assaults, forgery and counterfeiting, fraud, criminal mischief,
weapons offenses, sexual offenses (other than rape), drug abuse violations, liquor violations,
and offenses against family and children.
• Officers investigated 1826 collisions in 2023 which is almost the same number as 2022.
Injuries were reported in 311 of the crashes.
• There was one fatal crash in the city in 2023. There were three fatalities in 2022.
• Regarding traffic enforcement, officers issued 3810 traffic citations, a 65 percent increase as
compared to 2022. Officers also increased the number of written warnings.
0 There were 323 DUI arrests in 2023, a 33 percent increase as compared to 2022.
February 13, 2024
The 911 dispatch center received a total of 134,830 emergency and non -emergency calls in
2023, a five percent decrease as compared to 2022. However, the total number of dispatches
from 911 increased by 16 percent from 2022 to 2023 with a total number of 103,600
dispatches in 2023. Paducah Police had 50,604 dispatches with 40,565 for the McCracken
County Sheriff's Office. The remaining dispatches were to Paducah Fire, the County fire
departments, emergency management, animal control, coroner, and Mercy."
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 January 23 and January 25, 2024, Board of Commissioners
Meetings
I(B)
Receive & File Documents
Contract File:
1. Marine Solutions — Accepted Proposal for Dredging Paducah Transient Dock —
signed by City Manager
2. Dredge America, Inc. — Paducah Transient Dock Dredging Project— Form of
Labor and Material Payment Bond, Form of Performance Bond and Certificate of
Liability Insurance — MO 42668
3. Fleet Maintenance Service Agreement with Ballard Fiscal Court — MO #2842
4. AssetWorks — GSA Contract for Public Works and Parks — MO #2843
5. Tyler, Inc. Contract Amendment - $2,995 — MO #2844
Financials File:
1. Paducah Water Works —Month Ended November 30 2023
2. Paducah Water Works — Month Ended December 31, 2023
3. City of Paducah — Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (CFR) Year ended
June 30 2023 — Entire document can be found in LaserFiche — City ClerldFinance
Documents/2024
I(C)
Appointment of Matthew Turley and Tara Sawvel to the Code Enforcement Board.
Matthew Turley will replace Melinda Winchester, who resigned. Said term shall expire
August 22, 2026. Tara Sawvel will replace Ines Rivas -Hutchins, whose term expired.
Said tern will expire February 26, 2027.
I(D)
Personnel Actions
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2023-2024 POSITION AND PAY
SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY). (MO #2850; BK 13)
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 PAY GRADE
SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
(MO 42851; BK 13)
I(G)
MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING A 2024 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT FOR
LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOUR RIVERS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH'S
CENTERPOINT RECOVERY CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED GRANT AWARD DOCUMENTS). (MO #2852; BK
13)
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE RENTAL RATES FOR THE ROBERT
CHERRY CIVIC CENTER, PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 70-32, PARKS AND
RECREATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO
INCLUDE FEES FOR SECOND CONSECUTIVE DAY RENTALS).
(MO #2853; BK 13)
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the items on the
consent agenda be adopted as presented.
February 13, 2024
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5)•
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board
of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Bray in the following Brooks Stadium Commission
appointments and reappointments:
• Reappoint Joshua Tyler Parker for a term that shall expire December 31, 2027
• Reappoint Chris Cappock for a term that shall expire December 31, 2027
• Reappoint Alex Blackwell for a term that shall expire December 5, 2027
• Appoint Neel Carroll, to replace William Cox who has resigned, for a term that shall
expire December 5, 2027
• Appoint Phillip Hudson, to replace Sam Goode who has resigned, for a term that
shall expire December 5, 2026
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
UPDATE CITY INVESTMENT POLICY
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING A
REVISED INVESTMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, PURSUANT
TO KRS CHAPTER 66.480."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO 92854; BK 13)
APPROVE EPAD PROGRAM FINANCING AGREEMENT AND NOTICE OF
ASSESSMENT FOR THE BLOCKWARE MINING, INC. PACE FINANCING
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN
ENERGY PROJECT ASSESSMENT DISTRICT (EPAD) PROGRAM FINANCING
AGREEMENT, NOTICE OF ASSESSMENT, AND FINAL ENERGY PROJECT NOTICE OF
ASSESSMENT FOR THE BLOCK MINING, INC. PACE FINANCING PROJECT AND
AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2855; BK 13)
ACCEPT RECOMMENDATION FROM THE SPORTS TOURISM COMMISSION,
APPROVE DESIGN OF STUART NELSON PARK ROAD, AUTHORIZE ARCHITECT TO
ADVERTISE A REQUEST FOR BIDS
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the Board of
Commissioners adopt A Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE
PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION DESIGN OF STUART NELSON PARK ROAD AS
RECOMMENDED BY THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY SPORTS TOURISM COMMISSION
AND IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT FOR THE
DEVELOPMENT AND OPERATION OF THE PADUCAH MCCRACKEN COUNTY
ATHLETIC COMPLEX AND AUTHORIZING PFGW ARCHITECTS TO ADVERTISE THE
REQUEST FOR BIDS."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2856; BK 13)
February 13, 2024
APPROVE PLEDGE OF $500,000 FOR STABILIZATION OF COLUMBIA THEATRE
FACADE
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess that the Board
of Commissioners adopt A Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER
ALLOCATING $500,000 AS A PLEDGE FOR THE STABILIZATION OF THE
COLUMBIA THEATER FACADE AS LOCAL MATCHING FUNDS FOR THE
COLUMBIA ART HOUSE."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2857; BK 13)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS
CREATING NATURAL GAS FRANCHISE
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NATURAL
GAS FRANCHISE." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance creates a new
chapter in the City's Code of Ordinances to enact a non-exclusive Natural Gas Franchise. The
purpose of the ordinance is to protect and preserve the City's public right-of-way and infrastructure
and to provide for the orderly administration of the Franchise through specific requirements as
contained within the ordinance. In consideration of the right to make use of Public Right -of -Way,
the Franchisee must pay a sum equal to two percent (2%) of its Revenues to the City of Paducah
during the life of the Franchise. Further, the ordinance outlines the requirements for interested
parties to bid to become a Franchisee.
AMEND PADUCAH CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTER 108 —
TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 108
"TELECOMMUNICATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The ordinance amends
Chapter 108, "Telecommunications" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, to simplify
the application process, remove the requirement for bonds to be AAA rated, clarify language
regarding franchise fee payments, and update the length of time required to have the
telecommunications services available from 180 days to 365 days from the date of the award of the
franchise
PUBLIC COMMENT
Audra Ursini made a comment in support of quarterly franchise fee payments.
DISCUSSIONS
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summaries:
Quarterly Grants Update
City of Paducah Grants Administrator Hope Reasons provided an update of grants activity. The City
of Paducah currently manages $19.7 million in grant funding. This quarter, the City submitted six
grant applications requesting a total of $245,585. Awards for October through December 2023
include a KY Office of Homeland Security grant, GameTime playground equipment, a KLC
Liability grant, and a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant. Reasons also mentioned that two
meetings including a strategic planning meeting have been held for the National Park Service grant
that is helping Paducah determine the next phase for the Greenway Trail. City Manager Jordan
mentioned that the City is looking at developing a training opportunity to assist local non -profits in
their search for grant funding.
2023 Commission Priorities Annual Report
Assistant City Manager Michelle Smolen shared the 2023 Commission Priorities Annual Report.
This report showcases the achievements on the priority action items and continuous improvement
items selected by the Board more than a year ago. Over the weekend, the Board worked to select the
2024 priorities. To read the entire 2023 report, visit Commission Priorities. Each action item has a
dedicated webpage.
February 13, 2024
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics:
➢ Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by
KRS 61.810(1)(b)
➢ Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency
KRS 61.810(1)(c)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Paducah Board of
Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)
ADJOURN
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Mayor Bray that the meeting be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray
(5)•
TIME ADJOURNED: 7:59 p.m.
ADOPTED: February 27, 2024
George Bray, Mayor
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