HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-28-2025January 28, 2025
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, January 28,
2025, 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 City Clerk, Lindsay Parish, the following
the following answered to their names: Commissioners, Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson,
and Mayor Bray (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Smith led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Members of Boy Scout Troop 1 led the pledge.
Arnie Clark, Parks and Recreation Director, introduced Chastity Heeren, Paducah Sports Park
General Manager.
Paducah Power System Audit — Doug Handley
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
"Paducah Power System Director of Finance, Power Supply and Rates Doug Handley presented
the public power provider's annual audit report. The audit shows that Paducah Power is in a
strong position with strong internal controls. Regarding rates, Handley said that if the average
PPS rate in January 2022 had increased at the rate of annual inflation, it would be 17 percent
higher than the current rate. Handley also discussed the revenue potential from data mining."
PUBLIC COMMENT
Randall Barnes commented on the Forest Hills School property and the need for a playground
for the Forest Hills community.
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 January 13, 2025, Special Called Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners.
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners on
January 13, 2025, and cancellation of January 14, 2025 meeting.
Deed File:
1. Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure — KBD Rentals LLC to City of Paducah — 854
Main Street —
MO #2997
2. Deed of Conveyance and Termination of Development Agreement — City of
Paducah/Weyland Development DB 1514, pages 322-326
Contract File:
1. Contract For Services —Federal Engineering— MO #3000
2. Release of All Claims and Indemnity Agreement — Donald B. Tucker and
Shelter Mutual Insurance Company — MO #3002
Financials:
1. BBQ on the River — 2024 Event Financials as required by Contract For
Services
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Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the items
on the consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE McCRACKEN COUNTY SPORTS TOURISM
COMMISSION TO ACCEPT THE BID PACKAGE OF AVANTI RESTAURANT
SOLUTIONS FOR FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $663,892, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3007; BK 14)
CONTRACT MODIFICATION #1 WITH SPRINTURF, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF
$772,492 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD AS PART
OF THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING
CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
SPRINTURF, LLC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD AS
PART OF THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $772,492,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Bids and Proposals File:
1. Cybersecurity RFP
a. Federal Engineering * Chosen Bid — MO #3000
b. Trace3
c. Cornerstone
d. Systems Solutions
e. HMH
f. Visser Communications
g. Seculore
h. NetPlus
I(C)
Appointment of Chris Hutson to the Board of Ethics. Said term shall expire
February 10, 2028.
I(D)
Reappointment of Catherin "Kate" Senn and Randy DeHart to the Commissioners
of Water Works. Said terms shall expire January 6, 2029.
I(E)
Reappointment of Darryl Pea to the Electric Plant Board. Said term shall expire
Fehr uar 6, 2029.
I(F)
Personnel Actions.
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A
DESIGN/BUILD PROJECT AT COLEMAN PARK SPRAY GROUND TO
INCLUDE DESIGN, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION. (MO #3004; BK
14
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2024-2025 POSITION AND PAY
SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY. MO #3005; BK 14
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2024-2025 JOB GRADE
SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY. MO #3006; BK 14
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the items
on the consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES FOR FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING
THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE McCRACKEN COUNTY SPORTS TOURISM
COMMISSION TO ACCEPT THE BID PACKAGE OF AVANTI RESTAURANT
SOLUTIONS FOR FOOD SERVICE EQUIPMENT FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK
PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $663,892, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3007; BK 14)
CONTRACT MODIFICATION #1 WITH SPRINTURF, LLC IN THE AMOUNT OF
$772,492 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD AS PART
OF THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING
CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
SPRINTURF, LLC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD AS
PART OF THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $772,492,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
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Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3008; BK 14)
CONTRACT MODIFICATION #1 WITH A&K CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT
OF $999,000 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD AS
PART OF THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING
CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH A&K
CONSTRUCTION, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP FIELD AS
PART OF THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF $999,000,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO 43009; BK 14)
CONTRACT MODIFICATION #1 WITH MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $165,525 FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP
FIELD AS PART OF THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING
CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 1 TO THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH
MUSCO SPORTS LIGHTING, LLC, FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE CHAMPIONSHIP
FIELD AS PART OF THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK PROJECT, IN THE AMOUNT OF
$165,525, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT
MODIFICATION AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO 43010; BK 14)
AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE AN RFP FOR THE
KATTERJOHN PROPERTY
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
FOR THE REDEVELOPMENT OF THE KATTERJOHN PROPERTY AT 1501
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Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO 93011; BK 14)
CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH BEAUTIFUL PADUCAH FOR BBQ ON THE
RIVER 2025
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND
BEAUTIFUL PADUCAH, INC., FOR BBQ ON THE RIVER 2025, IN AN AMOUNT OF
$65,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO 93012; BK 14)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
CLOSURE OF 33,722 SQUARE FEET OF VERMONT STREET BETWEEN 124 & 169
NOLAN AVENUE, 100 & 137 VERMONT STREET, AND 125 RIDGEVIEW STREET
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Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
CLOSING OF 33,722 SQUARE FEET OF VERMONT STREET BETWEEN 124 & 169
NOLAN AVENUE, 100 & 137 VERMONT STREET, AND 125 RIDGEVIEW 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 33,722 square feet of Vermont Street between 124 & 169 Nolan
Avenue, 100 & 137 Vermont Street and 125 Ridgeview Street, and authorizes, empowers, and
directs the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds from the City of Paducah to the property owners
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 Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2025-01-8834; BK 37)
CITY OF PADUCAH/McCRACKEN COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT COMPREHENSIVE PLAN, PURSUANT TO
KRS 100.193." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance adopts the City of
Paducah -McCracken County Comprehensive Plan, and Statement of Goals & Objectives
recommended and adopted by the Paducah Planning Commission pursuant to the provisions of
KRS 100.193. The Plan shall serve as the official guide for land use, development, infrastructure,
and public policy decisions within the jurisdictional areas of the City of Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2025-01-8835; BK 37)
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary
Paducah Main Street Discussion
"David Wilkins who serves on the Paducah Main Street board discussed with the Paducah Board of
Commissioners a proposal to shift Paducah Main Street to a non-profit. Over the past few months,
Paducah Main Street has been holding public meetings for the community, business owners, and
stakeholders to explore the pros and cons of moving the entity back to a non-profit rather than its current
structure as a division of a city department. In November and December 2024, three listening sessions
were held to gather public feedback.
Wilkins outlined a proposed model of Paducah Main Street operating as a 501(c)(3) under the supervision
of an independent board. The organization would need contract assistance and a three-member staff that
would operate out of an office in the downtown district. The goals would be to focus on business
recruitment, building renovations, historic preservation, and numerous special events. Wilkins
emphasized that fundraising and volunteerism are the keys to the success of this non-profit model.
Wilkins proposed a timeline of launching the non-profit in March and hiring employees in April with the
approval of a contract for services between Main Street and the City this summer in addition to the
opening of a downtown office. Wilkins also said that there is a plan to launch a downtown growth and
expansion study.
The Paducah Board of Commissioners thanked Wilkins for the presentation. Mayor Bray said next steps
would be to review the proposal, work on developing a budget for the transition, and further discuss the
topic at the Commission's upcoming priority -setting meeting.
Paducah Main Street began as a non-profit in 1989. In 2008, it became a division of the City of
Paducah's Planning Department"
COMMENTS
COMMISSIONERS
• Commissioner Thomas commented that the KLC City Officials Academy provided a lot
of useful information.
• Buz Smith commented that there are still Christmas trees and yard debris from the ice
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storm and he hopes that Public Works has a chance to get caught up.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
➢ Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by
KRS 61.810(1)(b)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5)
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the Paducah
Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5)
ADJOURN
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the
meeting be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5)
TIME ADJOURNED: 7:10 p.m.
ADOPTED: February 11, 2025. D
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George ray, Mayor
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