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Home My WebLink About04-09-2024April 9, 2024 At a Special Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, April 9, 2024, at 5:00 p.m., at the National Quilt Museum located at 215 Jefferson Street, Paducah, 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. PROCLAMATION Mayor George Bray presented a proclamation to Paducah Human Rights Commission Chairman Robert Hernandez and Paducah Diversity Specialist Daisha Johnson, proclaiming April as Fair Housing Month. Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary: Community Scholarship Presentation West Kentucky Community & Technical College President Dr. Anton Reece and Vice President of Institutional Advancement Andy Wilson provided an update on the Community Scholarship Program and thanked the City for its funding support since fiscal year 2011. Annually, the City provides funding, with $100,000 in support for this fiscal year, toward the program which was launched to increase the number of high school graduates, increase the number of citizens with post -secondary education, and improve the quality and skill level of our regional workforce. So far, more than 2100 students have benefited from the Community Scholarship Program with more than 1000 graduates. At this meeting, two Community Scholarship Program graduates, Monyette Drew and Kirsten Meadows, gave their testimonials about the program. They both mentioned the value of the lifting of the financial burden for their first two years of college. Plus, they said the environment was conducive to learning with an abundance of support and encouragement. The Program motivates students to graduate high school and pursue a higher education by providing each Paducah and McCracken County high school graduate with scholarship support up to 60 credit hours to West Kentucky Community & Technical College provided that the student registers for the program, maintains a minimum grade point average and attendance record, and does not have major disciplinary problems. The program also receives funds from McCracken County and the Rotary Club of Paducah in addition to other supporters. MAYOR'S REMARKS Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary: • Mayor Bray thanked the National Quilt Museum and its board of directors for hosting the meeting, saying this was an opportunity to showcase the museum and to help promote the upcoming AQS Quilt Show. • Calling it an "amazing life event," Mayor Bray said the number of visitors and the beauty of yesterday's total solar eclipse far exceeded expectations. Mayor Bray thanked Beautiful Paducah for coordinating the two-day X Marks the Spot festival that showcased our community. April 9, 2024 CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. Mayor Bray requested that item I(E) be removed for separate discussion. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the March 26, 2024, Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Receive and File Documents Deed File: 1. Commissioner's Deed 1024 North 10"' Street, 1026, North 10°i Street and 1030 North I Ote Street Contract File: 1. Changer Order #6 — Midstates Construction Company — Renovation of Robert Cherry Civic Center — MO #2835 2. Change Order #2 — Evrard - Road Remediation— Dog Park Relocation Project — MO #2868 3. Fleet Maintenance Agreement with the City of Bardwell — MO #2873 Financials: 1. Paducah Water Works Month ended February 29, 2024 I( C) Personnel Actions I(D) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR 2024 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2024, 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. MO #2877; BK 13 I(E) z cz MUNICIPAL A T OR LIER DE, G,T A U INN T74E R E A T PROPERTY TY 10CAT-ED i zT 815 SOUT-14 ETETLT STRE'E'Ti PADUCAH, EI�V49G YTO RE SURPLUS PROPERTYv A GGEP'1'LA G THE RTD OF, DONALD n HOLT OWEL T OF BLAG 03T.77 140ARE BUILDERS, TIER C TTG RT T14E AMOUNT NT OE TA ONE DOLLAR ($!) i T AND A UTIH 0R77114 TETE MAYOR TO EXECUTE TATE DEED AND ALL nnr.I TMENTS RELATED Tun TO e A TRE Removed for separate discussion I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO ISSUE A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT (MO #2879; BK 13) I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR A STATE HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT PROGRAM (SHSGP) CYBERSECURITY GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,120 FOR SECURITY CAMERAS AND SYSTEMS FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT MO #2880; 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) MUNICIPAL ORDERS DECLARATION AND SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 815 SOUTH 5TH STREET Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 815 SOUTH FIFTH STREET, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ACCEPTING THE BID OF DONALD HOLLOWELL OF BLACK April 9, 2024 OWL HOME BUILDERS, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE DOLLAR ($1) AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO # 2878; BK 13) APPROVE APPLICATION FOR A FEMA SAFER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $760,140 Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO APPLY FOR AN FY2023-2024 STAFFING FOR ADEQUATE FIRE AND EMERGENCY RESPONSE (SAFER) GRANT FUNDED THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY (FEMA) IN THE AMOUNT OF $760,140 FOR THE HIRING OF THREE FIREFIGHTERS." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO # 2881; BK 13) UPPERTOWN HERITAGE FOUNDATION'S APPLICATION FOR MELLON FOUNDATION GRANT Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER SUPPORTING THE UPPERTOWN HERITAGE FOUNDATION GRANT APPLICATION TO THE MELLON FOUNDATION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,340,000 FOR CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS AND CAPACITY BUILDING FOR THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN, PLEDGING MATCHING FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO ACT AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR SAID GRANT." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (MO # 2882; BK 13) ORDINANCE ADOPTION CLOSURE OF ALLEY WEST OF SOUTH 16T1 STREET BETWEEN KENTUCKY AVENUE AND WASHINGTON STREET Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSURE OF 2,105 SQUARE FEET OF A 13.25 FOOT ALLEY WEST OF SOUTH 16TH STREET BETWEEN KENTUCKY AVENUE AND WASHINGTON 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 closure of 2,105 square feet of a 13.25 foot alley West of South 16th Street between Kentucky Avenue and Washington 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 and all other necessary documents to effectuate the closure. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2024-04-8807; BK 36) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS AMEND FY24 CITY BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT GRANT FUND IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06-8777, 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: That the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2023, and ending June 30, 2024, as adopted by Ordinance No. 2023-06-8777, be amended by the following re -appropriations: Apri19, 2024 • Increase revenues and expenditures for the CDBG Fund by $200,000 AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 14 RELATED TO THE KEEPING OF FOWL Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 14 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 14 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to update language concerning proximity, maximum number, and cleanliness requirements for the keeping of fowl in Paducah. Further, this ordinance amends the penalty section to update the method by which fines are assessed and how abatement is handled. A new section is also created for abatement procedures related to pens and coops. COMMENTS CITY MANAGER: Invited everyone to attend the Fair Housing Luncheon to be held at the Cherry Civic Center on April 18 at 11:30. Registration is required for the event. COMMISSIONER WILSON: Commented on all the visitors that were in town for the eclipse and reminded everyone to tidy up — the Quilt Show will be coming to town in two weeks. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic: ➢ A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of the subject matter would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion or upgrading of a business entity, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g) 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 Henderson, 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 Guess 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: 6:28 p.m. ADOPTED: April 23, 2024. George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: ndsay Parish 'pity Clerk