HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2015534
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at
5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Pro
Tem Rhodes presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their
names: Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes (3). Commissioner
Wilson and Mayor Kaler were absent (2).
INVOCATION
Pastor Lynn Shurly, of First Presbyterian Church, gave the invocation.
MINUTES
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the reading of
the Minutes for February 10, 2015, City Commission meeting be waived and that the Minutes of
said meeting prepared by the City Clerk be approved as written.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3).
APPOINTMENT
PADUCAH-MCCRACKEN COUNTY URBAN RENEWAL & COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT AGENCY
Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes made the following reappointments: "WHEREAS, upon the
recommendation of Mayor Kaler, I move that the Board of Commissioners reappoint Bob
Wade and Lenny Powley as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Urban Renewal
& Community Development Agency. These terms will expire February 23, 2019."
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners approve the recommendation of Mayor Kaler in reappointing
Bob Wade and Lenny Powley as members of the Paducah -McCracken County Urban
Renewal & Community Development Agency.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3)
MOTION
R & F DOCUMENTS
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the following
documents be received and filed:
DOCUMENTS
1. Certificates of Liability Insurance:
a. Ray Black & Son, Inc.
b. Circle P Enterprises, LLC
C. Central Paving Co. of Paducah, Inc.
d. A & K Construction, Inc.
e. Quint Utilities & Excavating, Inc.
2. Right of Way Bond for Quint Utilities & Excavating, Inc.
3. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners of the City of Paducah for
February 17, 2015
4. Commissioner's Deeds:
a. 1418 Walter Jetton Boulevard
b. 913 South l lth Street
5. Contracts/Agreements:
a. Memorandum of Understanding with Greater Paducah Sustainability
Project ("GPSP") for recycling services (CM Approval)
6. Declaration of a Local State of Emergency for the City of Paducah and
McCracken County beginning February 15, 2015
7. Luther F. Carson Four Rivers Center Annual Report for 2013-2014
8. City of Paducah Department of Finance Financial Report for period ending
December 31, 2014
BIDS FOR PLANNING DEPARTMENT
Properties at 603 & 605 North 16'h Street
1. Harland Brazier *
* denotes winning bids
, i1 i o. i i _..1 I,- 11 1 —, —— 1 i:, 1, — --m 1::: i-r..r.i 1 IP,11-4i..II [q,-_iJ�7,m— ----K-I"-
535
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, 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, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3).
AMEND THE POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE TO CREATE THE POSTION OF
CRIME ANALYST FOR THE POLICE DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING SECTIONS (F)
POLICE DEPARTMENT TO DELETE THE POSITION OF INVESTIGATIVE
ASSISTANT AND CREATE THE POSITION OF CRIME ANALYST OF THE
FY2014-2015 POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3). M.O.#1817; BK 9
ADOPT THE FY2014-2015 PAY GRADE SCHEDULE
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that
a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE FY
2014/2015 PAY GRADE SCHEDULE FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH
EMPLOYEES," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3). M.O.#1818; BK 9
APPLICATION FOR 2015 HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT — TRAFFIC
ENFORCEMENT
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a Municipal
Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A
2015/2016 REIMBURSEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $56,564.80
THROUGH THE KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR SPECIFIC
TRAFFIC ENFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE
DEPARTMENT' be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3). M.O.#1819; BK 9
APPLICATION FOR 2015 HIGHWAY SAFETY GRANT — IN'TEXT'ICATED
PROGRAM
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE AN APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR A
REIMBURSEMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,782.50 THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY FOR PRESENTATION OF THE
"HEADS UP DON'T BE IN'TEXT'ICATED" PROGRAM BY THE PADUCAH
POLICE DEPARTMENT", be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3). M.O.#1820; BK 9
APPLICATION FOR 2015 KY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY LEPP
GRANT FOR BODY ARMOR VESTS
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that a
Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A GRANT APPLICATION AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO OBTAIN
A 2015 KENTUCKY BODY ARMOR REIMBURSEMENT GRANT THROUGH THE
KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT PROTECTION
536
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
PROGRAM, IN THE AMOUNT OF $23,940 TO BE USED FOR THE PURCHASE OF BODY
ARMOR BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT," be adopted.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3). M.O41821; BK 9
ORDINANCES — ADOPTION
RATIFY CONTRACT FOR STRATEGIC HEALTH RISK ADVISOR AND STRATEGIC
BENEFIT PLACEMENT SERVICES
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RATIFYING
AND APPROVING THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF A CONTRACT FOR A
STRATEGIC HEALTH RISK ADVISOR & STRATEGIC BENEFIT PLACEMENT
SERVICES WITH PEEL & HOLLAND FINANCIAL GROUP FOR
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH'S HEALTH INSURANCE." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby ratifies the execution
of a contract for a Strategic Health Risk Advisor and Strategic Benefit Placement
Services with Peel & Holland Financial Group, in the amount of $71,900.00, payable in
four equal installments of $17,975 each, for administration services pertaining to the
administration of the City of Paducah's health insurance. An additional fee of $200 per
hour, subject to a minimum retainer of $5,000.00, will be charged for services requested
by the City or the City's legal counsel for issues that arise in connection with employer
and employee bargaining, legal matters, disputes or other similar issues. This contract is
for the 2015 calendar year.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3). ORD.#2015-2-8214; BK 34
AUTHORIZE PURCHASE OF 2015 %Z TON PICKUP TRUCK FOR USE BY THE
FIRE DEPT. PREVENTION DIVISION
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ACCEPTING
THE BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE HALF -TON FULL SIZE PICK UP
TRUCK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR
SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah accepts the bid
of Linwood Motors in the total amount of $31,246.00, for one half -ton full size pick-up
> P p
truck for use in the Fire Dept. -Fire Prevention Division, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute a contract for same.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3). ORD.#2015-2-8215; BK 34
DOWNTOWN AND MARKET HOUSE HISTORIC DISTRICT ASSESSMENT
AND REASSESSMENT MORATORIUM
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that
the Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
REPEALING ARTICLE II, PROPERTY ASSESSMENT AND
REASSESSMENT MORATORIUM OF CHAPTER 106, TAXATION OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES AND RE-CREATING CHAPTER 106, ARTICLE II.
ESTABLISHING AND APPROVING THE DOWNTOWN AND MARKET
HOUSE HISTORIC DISTRICT ASSESSMENT AND REASSESSMENT
MORATORIUM FOR CITY OF PADUCAH TAXES, AND AUTHORIZING
THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING TO ADMINISTER THE PROGRAM." This
ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of
Paducah, Kentucky (the "City") to repeal Chapter 106, Article II of the Code of
Ordinances and re-create Chapter 106, Article II establishing the Downtown and
Market House Historic District Assessment and Reassessment Moratorium for
qualifying units of real property pursuant to KRS, 99.595 through 99.605 and
KRS 132.452, in order to encourage the repair, rehabilitation, restoration or
stabilization of existing real property in certain target areas of the City of
Paducah.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3). ORD.#2015-2-8216; BK 34
II -I I 9.. _.I I I,.:.I I 1 11 I. 1 IT, 1 ! - _ I i [c-7— u.- r-
1�1I,III Ail, , .,,LI J,"' W L- --L
537
II 1 .I. I Li.lL
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
AMEND SIGN REGULATION ORDINANCE
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
CHAPTER 126, ZONING OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah hereby amends Chapter 126-76, Sign Regulations of Chapter 126, Zoning, of the
Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah to allow projecting signs in cases where
buildings are within one foot of the property line for the B-1 and B-3 Zones; to change
the height and size for directional signage in various zones for commercial businesses; to
allow for awning signs to be the same dimensions as wall signs in the B -2-T Zone; to
allow awnings to be used as wall signs in the B-1, B-2, B-3, M-1, M-2, M-3 and HBD
Zones and follow the same 20% requirement; to add regulations for the A-1 Civic Center
Zone, and to clarify enforcement procedures.
Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Gault, and Mayor Pro Tem Rhodes
(3). ORD.#2015-2-8217; BK 34
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
ACCEPT GRANT FUNDS FOR A ROADSIDE DRUG TESTING PILOT
PROGRAM
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
RATIFYING AND APPROVING THE MAYOR'S EXECUTION OF A GRANT
AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATING THERETO WITH THE
KENTUCKY OFFICE OF HIGHWAY SAFETY, A DIVISION OF THE KENTUCKY
TRANSPORTATION CABINET, FOR FUNDING FOR THE ROADSIDE DRUG
TESTING PILOT PROGRAM THROUGH THE PADUCAH POLICE
DEPARTMENT." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah
hereby ratifies and approves the Mayor's execution of a Grant Agreement and all
documents relating thereto with the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety, a division of the
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, to accept funds in the amount of $25,000 for the
Roadside Drug Testing Pilot Program handled through the Paducah Police Department.
This grant does not require any local cash or in-kind match.
MAKE PAYMENT TO PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (GPEDC)
FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE REMODEL OF THE FORMER
CHAMBER BUILDING
Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the
Board of Commissioners introduce an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO PADUCAH
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOR RENOVATION OF THE FORMER
COMMERCE CENTER LOCATED AT 401 KENTUCKY AVENUE FOR USE AS A
CALL CENTER FOR TELETECH, INC." This ordinance is summarized as follows:
That the City of Paducah hereby authorizes the Finance Director to make payment to
Paducah Economic Development in the amount of $75,000, for renovations to the former
Commerce Center now used as a call center for Teletech, Inc., located at 401 Kentucky
Avenue. Monies for the payment will be drawn from the City's half cent payroll tax
investment fund.
CITY MANAGER REPORT
• City Manager Jeff Pederson says a day trip to St. Louis is being arranged for next
Tuesday for Commissioner Allan Rhodes, Engineering -Public Works Operations
Manager Chris Yarber, Public Information Officer Pam Spencer, and him to visit
the Republic Services recycling processing facility. Plans are underway for
Republic to offer a recycling drop point in Paducah as the City works on a
possible plan to transition to curbside recycling. GPS -Recycle Now plans to
cease its collection of recyclables at its North 8t' Street facility later next month.
• The public may have noticed additional barricades around the building at 432
Broadway. The City is actively engaged with the building's owner to assess the
structure. A structural engineer is expected to review the building tomorrow with
a recommendation to be forthcoming.
• Pederson and the elected officials recognized the efforts of the city workforce
during last week's snowfall. Pederson also acknowledged the assistance by the
Paducah -McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency (JSA) and the community to
clear storm inlets before last Friday and Saturday's rain.
FEBRUARY 24, 2015
• Next City Commission Meeting (Workshop) on March 3 will be cancelled.
MAYOR AND COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
The Commissioners commended city employees for their hard work during the snow
storm that hit on February 15, 2015. The city received 12 inches of snow within 12 hours
and had temperatures in the single digits for the next week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
No comments were given.
Ir-, Upon motion the meeting adjourned.
ADOPTED: MARCH 10, 2015
City Clerk
-.-: -- I...:.. rt I' -;.--r. r—r -r r:mm1..nl" I r :
538