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Home My WebLink About01-27-2015525 JANUARY 27, 2015 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Kaler presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). INVOCATION Eric Grogan, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Reagan Davidson, Paducah Tilghman High School Sophomore, led the pledge. MINUTES Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of the Minutes for January 13 and January 20, 2015, City Commission meetings be waived and that the Minutes of said meetings prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). APPOINTMENT ELECTRIC PLANT BOARD Mayor Kaler made the following reappointment: "WHEREAS, subject to the approval of the Board of Commissioners, I hereby reappoint Hardy Roberts as a member of the Electric Plant Board. This term will expire February 6, 2019." Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Kaler in reappointing Hardy Roberts as a member of the Electric Plant Board. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). Mull 10) k1k] R & F DOCUMENTS Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the following documents be received and filed: 1. Certificates of Liability Insurance: a. Chester Mechanical, Inc. b. Metzger Construction c. Jay -Ton Construction Co. Inc. 2. Right of Way Bond for Chester Mechanical, Inc. 3. Contracts/Agreements: a. One -Year Renewal Agreement with Brehm Striping Company, Inc. for pavement marking (ORD # 2013-02-8013) b. One -Year Renewal Agreement with Central Paving Company of Paducah, Inc. for compost grinding of tree debris and yard waste (ORD # 2014-03- 8125) c. Promissory Note Modification Agreement with Paducah Golf Commission (ORD # 2015-01-8208) 4. McCracken County Health Taxing District Financial Statements for years ended June 30, 2014 and 2013 Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). RESOLUTION SUPPORT OF HOUSE BILL 1 "LOCAL INVESTMENTS FOR TRANSFORMATION" Mayor Kaler offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the following resolution be adopted. _ -- (1n�i„-,-, .-k:- I - - --. I .;. 7 -r� . �, '. ._-r 1I'.m-.:], I err -"` I I ':- .. � - [�.. ['1-:1�. fM��77ffr7rF77TF77777"P1r i 526 JANUARY 27, 2015 "A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING THE LOCAL INVESTMENTS FOR TRANSFORMATION LEGISLATION (HOUSE BILL 1) DURING THE 2015 LEGISLATIVE SESSION OF THE KENTUCKY GENERAL ASSEMBLY. WHEREAS, Section 181 of the Kentucky Constitution does not allow the General Assembly to permit any unit of local government to levy a tax paid on the purchase of a specific good, making Kentucky one of only 12 states that does not allow any local governments to levy a local option sales tax; and WHEREAS, a main focus of the 2015 Kentucky Regular Session is House Bill 1, known as the Local Investments for Transformation or LIFT legislation, which would allow citizens to vote on a one -cent additional local sales tax to create a source of revenue for transformational local projects that has a pre -determined end date; and WHEREAS, those funds collected from levying a local option sales tax would be invested back into the community for voter -approved infrastructure projects and quality of life improvements that are decided by the citizens; and WHEREAS, the Kentucky League of Cities estimates that a one -percent local option sales tax would produce $15.9 million in total sales tax revenue per year for Paducah based on population and 2013 sales tax revenue data; and WHEREAS, the ability to generate funds from a local option sales tax would have a significant impact on the quality of life for those who live, work and visit Paducah. NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY: SECTION 1. The City of Paducah supports House Bill 1 to allow local governments to create a source of revenue by levying a local option sales tax not to exceed one percent (I%) of the retail trade, accommodation and food service sectors and to be used for voter approved investments in infrastructure and quality of life projects in Paducah. SECTION 2. The City of Paducah encourages its state-wide elected officials to pass House Bill 1, thusly affording local governments the right to bring a local option sales tax to a vote in Paducah and allowing the voters to determine what significant investments, if any, are best suited for our community. SECTION 3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after its adoption." Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). MUNICIPAL ORDERS' PERSONNEL ACTIONS Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that upon the recommendation of the City Manager, the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah order that the personnel changes on the attached list be approved. (SEE MUNICIPAL ORDER BOOK) Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). 527 JANUARY 27, 2015 2015 CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT GRANT APPLICATION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A MATCHING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,795, THROUGH THE KENTUCKY HERITAGE COUNCIL/STATE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OFFICE AND NATIONAL PARK SERVICE FOR A CERTIFIED LOCAL GOVERNMENT PROGRAM GRANT TO BE USED TO EMPLOY AN INTERN TO CREATE A GIS DATABASE /INVENTORY OF COMMERCIAL HISTORIC PROPERTY AND ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESOURCES IN THE CITY", be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). M.O.#1813; BK 9 KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL — CIGARETTE LITTER PREVENTION PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION THROUGH THE KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL FOUNDATION FOR A 2015 KEEP AMERICA BEAUTIFUL — CIGARETTE LITTER PREVENTION PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,000 FOR THE PREVENTION OF CIGARETTE LITTERING IN THE DOWNTOWN AREA," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). M.O.#1814; BK 9 ORDINANCES — ADOPTION ACCEPT GRANT AWARD FOR PURCHASE OF BODY ARMOR VESTS Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH ACCEPTING A 2014 LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION PROGRAM GRANT AWARD FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City of Paducah accepts grant funds in the amount of $9,310 through the Office of Homeland Security for a reimbursable 2014 Law Enforcement Protection Program Grant Award to purchase body armors for police officers to be used by the Paducah Police Department. This award does not require a local cash match. Further, the Mayor is authorized to execute a grant agreement and all documents relating thereto for the grant award. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2015-1-8212; BK 34 AUTHORIZE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1- FINAL QUANTITIES FOR THE GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE II PROJECT Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH HARPER CONSTRUCTION, LLC FOR THE GREENWAY TRAIL PHASE II PROJECT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Mayor to execute Change Order No. 1 for an increase in the amount of $17,123.27 with Harper Construction, LLC for adjustment of actual quantities installed to finalize the Greenway Trail Phase II Project, increasing the total cost to $689,625.72. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). ORD.#2015-1-8213; BK 34 CITY MANAGER REPORT No report was given. i1 -1p --TI , ,F: it °,; it r' I I.'c-11-IT i _, .—F : rl,-I,i ,i r—HT1 "w lfq "�." "'"'""��"1�s f- 528 LCL __1 1 _4 JANUARY 27, 2015 MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER COMMENTS No comments PUBLIC COMMENTS Conrad Rehberg, resident of 4015 Phillips Avenue, was unhappy with the decision of the Board of Adjustment to grant a Conditional Use Permit to construct a condominium and or apartment complex at 4040 Minnich Avenue. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: • Proposed or pending litigation, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(c). • 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 Abraham, Gault, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Kaler (5). Upon motion the meeting adjourned. ADOPTED: FEBRUARY 10, 2015 / � �,�� ii= -I#