HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-04-2025March 4, 2025
At a Special Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, March 4,
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 Wilson led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the pledge.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Bray presented a Proclamation to Cory Greene and Todd Blume proclaiming March 8,
2025, Paducah Craft Beer Day. The Mayor also presented Dukes of Paducah to Greene and
Blume, in honor of their work in the City of Paducah.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Randall Barnes came to follow up on the discussion on the Forest Hills Playground.
The City Manager relayed that the playground equipment maintenance is the
responsibility of Forest Hills.
• Cornell Shackelford — commented on the homeless situation.
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 February 11, 2025, Regular Meeting and Special Called Meeting of
the Board of Commissioners.
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners — February 21, 2025 and
February 22, 2025.
Deed File:
1. Deed of Conveyance — Martin W. Operle, Jr. to the City of Paducah — 1200 Caldwell
Street, MO 42996
2. Permanent Easement — Malinda L. Richie to City of Paducah —Seitz Street — MO
#3003
Contract File:
1. Escrow Agreement —Woodland Properties on Pines LLC., FNB Bank, Inc., and City
of Paducah — ORD 2024-01-8803
I(C)
Appointment of Storm Wilson to replace Lucia Burkart and Kathleen McHaney to replace
Katie Flowers on the Paducah Civic Beautification Board. Said terms shall expire July 1,
2025, and July 1, 2027, respectively,
I(D)
Personnel Actions
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE
OF AN FY2026 HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,000 THROUGH
THE KENTUCKY TRANSPORTATION CABINET FOR OVERTIME PAY FOR
OFFICERS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SAME MO #3017; BK 14
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH HdL COMPANIES NC, TO RESEARCH AND IDENTIFY BUSINESSES
CURRENTLY NOT PAYING BUSINESS LICENSE FEES, GROSS RECEIPT FEES,
OCCUPATION TAX FEES, AND EMPLOYER'S QUARTERLY WITHHOLDING TO THE
CITY OF PADUCAH O #3018; BK 14
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS 1 THROUGH 6
TO THE CONTRACT WITH A&K CONSTRUCTION, INC., FOR THE RE -ROOF AND
RENOVATION OF THE TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT OF $28,404
March 4, 2025
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS
AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3019• BK 14)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5).
RESOLUTION
ADOPT FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW FOR THE REZONING
PETITION OF 200 FOUNTAIN AVENUE
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Resolution entitled, "RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, ADOPTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSION OF LAW FOR
THE REZONING PETITION OF 200 FOUNTAIN AVENUE."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
2020A GOB ARBITRAGE PAYMENT
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT IN AN AMOUNT OF 5946,515.49
TO THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE FOR THE 2020A GENERAL OBLIGATION
BOND YIELD RESTRICTION LIABILITY."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3020; BK 14)
HOTEL METROPOLITAN CO -STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
AND APPROVING A HOTEL METROPOLITAN CO -STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT
BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE UPPER TOWN HERITAGE
FOUNDATION, 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 0021; BK 14)
ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS
AUTHORIZING CLOSURE OF 15,460 SQUARE FEET OF NORTH THIRD STREET
BETWEEN HARRISON STREET AND EXECUTIVE BOULEVARD
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
CLOSING OF 15,460 SQUARE FEET OF NORTH 3RD STREET BETWEEN HARRISON
STREET AND EXECUTIVE BOULEVARD, 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 15,460 square feet of North
3`a Street between Harrison Street and Executive Boulevard 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 2025-03-8836; BK 37)
March 4, 2025
APPROVE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING — RESIDENTIAL INFILL
AGREEMENT FOR TRAILS END SUBDIVISION
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BY
AND AMONG THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, AND TRAILS END
DEVELOPMENT, LLC., WITH RESPECT TO THE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT OF
VACANT PROPERTY WITHIN THE CORPORATE BOUNDARIES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH; AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF VARIOUS DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SUCH MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING." This Ordinance is
summarized as follows: The City of Paducah approves the Trails End Subdivision Residential
Infill Development Agreement with Trials End Development, LLC for a period of five (5) years
with a total rebate not to exceed the total amount of ad valorem real property taxes actually
received by the City, or twenty percent (20%) of total infrastructure cost, whichever is less, and
authorizes 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). (ORD 2025-03-8837; BK 37)
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTER 106 RELATED TO GROSS RECEIPTS
FOR MEDICINIAL CANNABIS BUSINESSES
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 106,
ARTICLE III, GROSS RECEIPTS LICENSE TAX, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO ADDRESS MEDICAL CANNABIS LICENSING FOR THE
CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance amendment
defines Medicinal Cannabis Businesses, sets a minimum annual license tax of $500, and creates
Schedule F of the general license tax schedule. Schedule F determines the amount of tax payable
by multiplying the business entity location's taxable gross receipts up to $3,500,000.00 times
0.005 and multiplying all gross receipts in excess of $3,500,000.00 times 0.00005. In order to
receive a business license, the Medicinal Cannabis Business will be required to present a valid
license issued by the appropriate Cabinet of the Commonwealth pursuant to KRS Chapter 218B,
as amended, and be in good standing with the City of Paducah, including but not limited to
compliant with City Code of Ordinances Chapter 126 Zoning.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2025-03-8838; BK 37)
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTER 2 TO ABOLISH 911 LANDLINE FEES
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2,
ARTICLE V, DIVISION 4 POLICE DEPARTMENT, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF
THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO ABOLISH LANDLINE FEES." This Ordinance is summarized
as follows: This ordinance amends Chapter 2, Article V, Division 4 Police Department of the
City of Paducah Code of Ordinances to remove the landline fees and make other necessary edits
to align with the Interlocal Agreement for Provision of Emergency 911 Services between the
City of Paducah and the County of McCracken, as amended.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2025-03-8839; BK 37)
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary of the Mayor's remarks:
"Mayor George Bray discussed last week's trip to Washington D.C. which included
Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Wilson, McCracken County Judge Executive Craig Clymer,
and others. During the trip, the small group met with Senator McConnell, Senator Paul,
March 4, 2025
and Congressman Comer in addition to DOE and DOT representatives to advocate for
Paducah and McCracken County. He noted the significance of the rapid turnover of
government employees explaining that the DOE representative who has been our
community's main contact in Washington D.C. announced her resignation. Mayor Bray
wants the community to know that he is staying abreast of the rapid pace of change at
the state and federal level and working to assess how these changes may affect the
Paducah community specifically related to grants and federal funding. He added that
Paducah is focused on efficient operations as a City government."
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
➢ 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 Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor
Bray (5)
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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 Henderson 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: 6:19 p.m.
ADOPTED: March 4, 2025
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