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Home My WebLink About05-13-2025May 13, 2025 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, May 13, 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 Assistant City Clerk, Claudia Meeks, the following the following answered to their names: Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). INVOCATION Commissioner Henderson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the pledge. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Bray presented a Proclamation to Chief Brian Laird and several members of the Paducah Police Department proclaiming May 11-17 National Police Week and May 15 Peace Officers Memorial Day Mayor Bray presented a Proclamation to Julie Harris of the Propeller Club of Paducah proclaiming May 22 National Maritime Day. PRESENTATION Staci Drake, Co -Chair of the Civic Beautification Board, presented the following 2025 Dogwood Trail Winners: • Dolly McNuttAward —Lisa Massey, 1919 Jefferson Street • Baby Dogwood Award — Monica Feiler — 300 Forest Circle • Andrea Higdon — 230 N. 38 h Street • Nic and Amanda Hutchison — 203 Cedar • John Graveline — 410 North 5th Street • Karin and Rick Ahrens — 503 North 7th Street • Tara Wise Sawvel — 3644 Drury Lane • Tommy and Ashley Jones — 1753 Jefferson Street • Julie Jaeger — 2502 Jefferson • OFF -TRAIL AWARDS— Toni Hanson 2832 Washington and Brandi Groves, 3437 Forest Circle PUBLIC COMMENTS • Clay Norton made comments regarding the riverboat not being able to dock when the water was high and the floodgates were up on Broadway. • Bonnie Koblitz made comments about Ordinance 98-6 infringing on citizens' right to free assembly. • William Joyce, a resident of Lydon Road in McCracken County, made comments about the recent flooding and the need for better communication between the City and County. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. Commissioner Smith requested that Item I(I) be removed for separate discussion. Mayor Bray asked the Assistant City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the April 21, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting. I(B) Receive and File Documents: Minute File: 1. City of Paducah/McCracken County Joint Comprehensive Plan (digital copy can be found in LaserFiche) — ORD 2025-01-8835 May 13, 2025 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). 2. Letter from Collins & Company Re: Defense of Counterclaim - Rains Group v. City of Paducah Deed File: 1. Deed in Lieu of Foreclosure — KBD Rentals — City of Paducah — 854 Main Street — MO #2997 2. Deed of Conveyance — City of Paducah to Paducah Alliance of Neighbors — 1131 Tennessee Street—MO #3014 3. Quitclaim Deed — Street Closure —North Third Street — ORD 2025-03-8836 Contract File: 1. Contract For Services with Avanti Restaurant Solutions — Food Service Equipment - Paducah Sports Park - MO #3007 2. Contract with Peck, Flannery, Gream Warrant (PFGW) for Paducah Sports Park Design Package — MO #3023 3. Contract Agreement with TESCO Solutions — MO #3034 Bids and Proposals File: 1. Rewiring of data cabling in City Hall a. TESCO Solutions* Bid Awarded —MO #3034 b. Total Tech Solutions I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) Reappointment of J. P. Kelly and Joint Reappointment of Charles Leon Owen to the Paducah -McCracken County Industrial Development Authority (IDA). Said terms shall expire March 31, 2029. I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO AT&T IN THE AMOUNT OF $180,000 FOR A VESTA 911 PHONE UPGRADE MO #3039, BK 14) I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PARTICIPATING ADDENDUM WITH NASPO VALUEPOINT FOR COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO XYBIX IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,170.18 FOR THE PURCHASE OF TWO DISPATCH CONSOLES MO 93040, BK 14 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FORA NON-EXCLUSIVE CABLE FRANCHISE IN THE CITY OF PADUCAH MO #3041, BK 14 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A BODY ARMOUR GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $245,322, TO PURCHASE MULTI CURVE PLATES, PLAT CARRIERS, SHIELDS AND HELMETS FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT SWAT PROGRAM, AND BALLISTIC HELMETS AND FOUR SIFT ARMOR VESTS FOR PATROL OFFICERS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME O 93042, BK 14) I(I) A MHNIF'TDA r ORDER A CCEDTWn TUE BID OF A/E S e FOR T NIF0DAA SERV1GPS Dnn UCE n_ :T_m_ nr_Tn_T_rr_ WOR c rA PDAnME,> T l t �`�T ET lC! T.4EER T.T!'_ DEP-A DTNIEL .T A T,TD P -A RKS DEP- D IRNT-, TUE MiWOR TO EXECUTE A CONT- A CT 420 5&4 NIE COMMISSIONER SMITH REQUESTED REMOVAL FOR SEPARATE DISCUSSION I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF RADIOS AND ACCESSORIES FROM COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $255,025.98 TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT AND 911 COMMUNICATIONS CENTER MO #3044, BK 14 I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING SEAMAN'S CHURCH INSTITUTE OF NEW YORK AND NEW JERSEY TO ENTER INTO A SUBLEASE WITH RELIANT MARITIME SOLUTIONS, LLC. FOR A PORTION OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 129 WATER STREET (MO #3045, BK 14 I(L) MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A CRUMB RUBBER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,600 THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR POUR IN PLACE RUBBER SURFACING AT KEILER PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3046, 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). May 13, 2025 MUNICIPAL ORDERS CONTRACT WITH VESTIS SERVICES, LLC, FOR UNIFORM SERVICES Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF VESTIS SERVICES, LLC, FOR UNIFORM SERVICES FOR USE BY THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT, AND PARKS DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3043, BK 14) AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO RELEASE THE APPLICATION FOR THE PAUL BRUHN GRANT SUBAWARDS Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, ""A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO RELEASE THE GUIDELINES AND APPLICATION FOR THE PAUL BRUHN GRANT SUBAWARDS." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3047, BK 14) APPROVE 90% DESIGN AND AUTHORIZE PFGW TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE ENTRY PLAZA FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING APPROVING 90% DESIGN AND AUTHORIZING PFGW TO PROCEED WITH CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE ENTRY PLAZA FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ANY NECESSARY DOCUMENTS." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3048, BK 14) ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS ORDINANCE CREATING A TRAINING INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR CITY OFFICIALS Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN INCENTIVE PROGRAM FOR CITY OFFICIALS TO OBTAIN TRAINING RELATED TO CITY GOVERNMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance establishes a training incentive program for elected officials of the City of Paducah, in accordance with KRS 64.5278. Under the program, officials are required to complete 15 hours of approved training annually. Up to 10 unused training hours may be carried over to the following year. Elected officials who fulfill the annual training requirement will receive a $500 incentive for each year of completion. These payments may accumulate annually, up to a maximum of $2,000. Additionally, the Ordinance designates the Kentucky League of Cities as the administrator of the program. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2025-05-8843; BK 37) AMEND CHAPTER 118 — "VEGETATION" — OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, ""AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER May 13, 2025 118 `VEGETATION' OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 118 "Vegetation" of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah to modify the role of the appointee to assist with developing a tree planting and replacement plan for City owned lots & rights-of-way, and serve as the official staff support for the Tree Advisory Board. The amendment reduces the number of members on the Tree Advisory Board from nine (9) to five (5) members by removing the Parks Director, City Engineer, Planning Director, and Public Works Director as members of the board. The board is required to provide an annual report on its activities and goals to the City Commission. This amendment creates a tree voucher program for the purpose of enhancing the City's tree canopy. The amendment delegates authority to the Fire Prevention Division to cite and abate vegetation on private property that projects onto public ground through Chapter 42 of the Code of Ordinances. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2025-05-8844; BK 37) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS CONTRACT WITH HDR, INC. — ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS FOR USACE RE- EVALUATION OF PERMIT #LRL-2008-1267-A Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HDR, INC. NOT TO EXCEED $185,000 FOR ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) RE-EVALUATION OF PERMIT #LRL-2008- 1267-A." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the Mayor to enter into a Contract for Professional Services with HDR, Inc. in the amount not to exceed $185,000 for Alternatives Analysis for USACE Reevaluation of Permit #LRL-2008-1267-A. This expenditure shall be charged to the Dredging Account No. DR0047. REPEAL CHAPTER 2 DIVISION 15 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO MAINT STREET Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 2, DIVISION 15, MAIN STREET DEPARTMENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance repeals Chapter 2, Division 15, Main Street Department Board of Directors, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky. Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summaries: Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Plan Timeline Director of Planning Carol Gault and Planner II Palmer Stroup provided an overview of the timeline for the formal adoption of the Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Plan as outlined by the State (KRS 99.37). This plan has been under development for the past few months and discussed with the Paducah Board of Commissioners in April. The next steps will be to send notices for a public hearing about the Plan and to upload the draft plan to the City's website. The Planning Commission will have a called meeting on June 9 for the plan's public hearing with plan adoption at the July 7 meeting. The City Commission would take up the plan at its July 22 and August 12 meetings. This Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Plan is an extension and expansion of the work that has been done since 2022 to revitalize the Southside. At that time, the Southside Steering Committee was created, and then in 2023, the Southside Incentive program was developed which offered home beautification microgrants and new construction and major rehabilitation grants. May 13, 2025 CDBG Entitlement Community Projects and Grants Coordinator Hope Reasons provided an overview of the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Entitlement Program. Paducah is becoming a CDBG Entitlement Community through the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) due to the growth in population of our local Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). This Entitlement Community Program provides annual grants on a formula basis to entitled cities and counties. The goal of this program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing and a suitable living environment and by expanding economic opportunities especially for low- and moderate -income residents. The estimate is that Paducah would receive $469,100 annually in direct CDBG funds without the need to make an application and compete with other communities for funds. To qualify, the City is required to submit a five-year consolidated plan and annual action plans for approval. The consolidated plan must include a housing needs assessment, non -housing community development needs assessment, a strategic plan, and a one-year action plan. The timeline for completion is to collect data and hold a public comment period with public hearings this summer, present the draft plan to the City Commission in August, and submit the plan to HUD by the August 16 final deadline. These CDBG funds may be used for various activities including acquisition of real property, relocation and demolition, rehabilitation of residential and non-residential structures, construction of public facilities and improvements, public services, activities related to energy conservation and renewable energy, and assistance to businesses. REMARKS: Commissioner Thomas: He attended the Fair Housing Luncheon. The presentation given by Lacey Bolin was very informative. This should be offered at a Commission meeting and to the public. 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: ➢ 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 Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, 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 Smith 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). May 13, 2025 TIME ADJOURNED: 7:34 p.m. ADOPTED: May 27, 2025. George Bray, Mayor ATTEST: Claudia S. dia SS. Maas iU Meeks, Assistant City Clerk