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Home My WebLink About11-27-2024November 27, 2024 At a Special Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at 3:00 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 City Clerk, Lindsay Parish, the following the following answered to their names: Commissioners Henderson, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (3). Commissioner Guess arrived at 3:09 p.m. Commissioner Smith was unable to attend the meeting. INVOCATION Commissioner Henderson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. PROCLAMATION: Communication Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary: Crash Responder Safety Month Proclamation "Mayor George Bray and McCracken County Judge Executive Craig Clymer are proclaiming November as Crash Responder Safety Month. With the presence of Interstate 24, Paducah and McCracken County see a significant amount of traffic which, unfortunately, leads to crashes. In light of upcoming bridge work on the I-24 bridge over the Ohio River, both governments want the public to reduce risks to first responders and to all road users by following Slow Down and Move Over Laws and by not being a distracted, impaired, or drowsy motorists. The Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT) is planning work zone lane restrictions on the Interstate 24 Ohio River Bridge, which connects Metropolis to Paducah, starting Monday, December 2. Over a two- week period, crews will be inspecting the bridge. IDOT is preparing for a multi-year rehabilitation project on the bridge which is set to begin in spring 2025." CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. No items were removed. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the November 12, 2024, Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Receive and File Documents: Contract File: 1. Contract with Equature for 911 Recording Hardware and Software - $88,057.50 MO #2979 2. Contract For Services with Sprocket - $100,000 — MO #2982 3. Construction Contract with Jim Smith Contracting, Inc. Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure Improvement Project - BUILD Grant — MO #2985 4. Renewal Form with Accela (formerly Open Counter) — signed by Lindsay Parish, Clerk Financials: 1. Electric Plant Board —Audited Financial Statements —Years Ended June 30, 2024 & 2023 I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) Appointment of Kevin Kauffeld and Joint Appointment of Jewel Jones to the Paducah - McCracken County Joint 911 Parcel Fee Appeals Board. These terms shall expire November 27, 2026. I(E) Reappointment of Amanda Johnson and Michael Campbell and Appointment of Chad Clark to the Historical & Architectural Review Commission (HARC). These terms shall expire November 27, 2025, November 27, 2026 and November 27, 2027, respectively. November 27, 2024 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING A COOPERATIVE PURCHASE PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH SOURCEWELL, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME. (MO #2986; BK 13 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF A HORIZONTAL GRINDER AND 80' CONVEYER/STACKER FROM VERMEER MIDWEST IN THE AMOUNT OF $749,274.38 THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT MO #2987; BK 13 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY THROUGH THE FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY, FOR AN ASSISTANCE TO FIREFIGHTERS GRANT IN AN AMOUNT OF $51,300 FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT MO #2988; BK 13 I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF FIFTY (50) RADIOS FROM COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $218,325 TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT MO #2989; BK 13 I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SIX SELF-CONTAINED BREATHING APPARATUS (SCBA) AND SIX 45 -MINUTE CYLINDERS FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $49,380 THROUGH THE KCTCS STATE CONTRACT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME O #2990; BK 13 I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING PURCHASE OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 600 GLENWOOD DRIVE, PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY MO #2991; BK 13 Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the items on the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (3). RESOLUTION TRANSFER OF SECTION 8 PROGRAM Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, Seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH SECTION 8 PROGRAM TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF PADUCAH." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). MUNICIPAL ORDER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH GREGORY GUEBERT — CITY ENGINEER Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND GREGORY GUEBERT FOR EMPLOYMENT AS CITY ENGINEER, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). (MO #2992; BK 13) APPROVE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH COLUMBIA ART HOUSE, INC. FOR THE COLUMBIA THEATRE FACADE RENOVATION Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH COLUMBIA ART HOUSE, INC. FOR THE COLUMBIA THEATRE FAQADE STABILIZATION AND AUTHORIZING PAYMENT TO COLUMBIA ART HOUSE IN THE LESSER OF EITHER $500,000 OR ONE-HALF OF THE AGGREGATE AMOUNT OF ALL INVOICES SUBMITTED." November 27, 2024 Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). (MO #2993; BK 13) ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS AMEND CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO THE FIRE DEPARTMENT Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: this Ordinance amends Chapter 2, Division 5 "Fire Department" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah to update antiquated language and to remove language that is already covered by the contract with IAFF Local 168. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). (ORD 2024-11-8829; BK 37) AMEND CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO ADDRESSING Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 46 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 46 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to add language requiring any owner of a business or residential structure to change or update an address or property identifier within thirty (30) days of notification of an address revision by the Fire Prevention Division. This ordinance also creates a new section to outlay the process for warnings, penalties, and enforcement of the ordinance requirements. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). (ORD 2024-11-8830; BK 37) AMEND CHAPTER 78 "PERSONNEL" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78 PERSONNEL, ARTICLE II `BENEFITS AND LEAVES' AND ARTICLE III `COMPENSATION' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance Amends Chapter 78, Article II of the Code of Ordinances to include Veteran's Day (November 11th) as a day during each calendar year on which all City employees will be granted a holiday. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). (ORD 2024-11-8831; BK 37) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION AMEND CHAPTER 106 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE RELATED TO BUSINESS LICENSE Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106, ARTICLE III, GROSS RECEIPTS LICENSE TAX, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 106, Article lII, of the Code of Ordinances to add clarifying language that the Gross Receipts License Tax applies to each separate business entity location. November 27, 2024 CITYMANAGER: • Reminded the public that with the exception of emergency services, City departments will be closed Thursday and Friday for the Thanksgiving holiday. • Saturday is Small Business Saturday, November 30, and everyone is urged to shop locally. • Christmas Parade will be Saturday, December 7 in downtown Paducah. CITY COMMISSIONER WILSON • Reminded everyone that the lights will be turned on in Noble Park tonight (Wednesday, November 27) ADJOURN Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). TIME ADJOURNED: 3:24 p.m. ADOPTED: December 10, 2024 �ATT ST: / tiL�-&G l Lindsay Parish, i'ty lerk