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Home My WebLink About05-09-2017MAY 9, 2017 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor Harless presided, and upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). INVOCATION Commissioner Abraham gave the invocation. PROCLAMATION Mayor Harless read a proclamation proclaiming May 7 through 13, 2017, as "Public Service Recognition Week." CONSENT AGENDA APPROVAL Mayor Harless asked the City Clerk to read the items on the consent agenda. Consent Agenda: I(A) Minutes for the April 25 2017, City Commission Meeting I(B)(1) Receive and File documents I(C)(1) Personnel Actions as recommended by the City Manager I(C)(2) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY FOR THE APPLICATION OF THE 2017 COMPETITIVE GRANT FROM THE KENTUCKY 9-1-1 SERVICES BOARD TO REPLACE AND UPGRADE COMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT AT THE ALLIE MORGAN E-9-1-1 CENTER (M.O.#1965; BK 10) Motion was made by Commissioner Rhodes, seconded by Commissioner Holland, to approve the items on the Consent Agenda as presented. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ORDINANCES — ADOPTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY TO ENTER INTO A PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY FOR THE OHIO RIVER SHORELINE RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT Commissioner Abraham offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PROJECT PARTNERSHIP AGREEMENT (PPA) BETWEEN THE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY AND THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE OHIO RIVER SHORELINE, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT; AND TO AUTHORIZE THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PROVIDE THE NON-FEDERAL SPONSOR'S 5% CASH OBLIGATIONS TO THE U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS AS FEDERAL LEGISLATION/APPROPRIATIONS ARE AWARDED." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: In this Ordinance the City is authorizing the Mayor to execute a Project Partnership Agreement between the Department of the Army, represented by the District Engineer, United States Army Engineer District, Louisville and the City of Paducah, Kentucky, for construction of the Ohio River Shoreline, Paducah, Kentucky, Reconstruction Project. Further, the City authorizes the Finance Director to provide the Non -Federal Sponsor's 5% cash obligations to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers as Federal Legislation/Appropriations are awarded. Adopted upon call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-5-8484; BK 35 REZONING OF 4231 PECAN DRIVE FROM R-1 TO R-4 Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Abraham, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE FINAL REPORT OF THE PADUCAH PLANNING COMMISSION ON THE PROPOSED ZONE CHANGE FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4231 PECAN DRIVE FROM R-1 (LOW 924 MAY 9, 2017 DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE) TO R-4 (HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE)." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: Rezone property located at 4231 Pecan Drive, from R-1 (Low Density Residential Zone) to R-4 (High Density Residential Zone), and amending the Paducah Zoning Ordinance to effect such rezoning. Before the Mayor called for the vote she allowed Steve Hunt, Alan Mills and Jane Gamble to comment on the rezoning issue. All three are in opposition to the rezoning mainly because they think commercial development of the property will cause more traffic, noise and flooding issues for residents in the neighborhood. Jason Goins, engineer for SiteWorks (engineering firm representing developer) clarified that the building to be constructed is a 77,000 sq ft, one story building. At some time during discussions someone had mentioned that the building was going to be three stories high. He thanked the Board for their hard work in researching potential ways to make the project acceptable to everyone. The Board gave explanations for their vote. Then the Mayor asked the clerk to call the roll for the vote. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Holland, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Harless (4). Commissioner Abraham voted no (1). ORD.#2017-5-8485; BK 35 ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING GUIDELINES FOR FOOD TRUCKS Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING CHAPTER126, ARTICLE III, SECTION126-88, "MOBILE FOOD VEHICLES," TO THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City hereby creates a new section, 126-88, Mobile Food Vehicles in Chapter 126, Zoning, Article III, in the Code of Ordinances to allow Mobile Food Vehicles to operate under specific guidelines. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Abraham, Holland, Rhodes, Wilson, and Mayor Harless (5). ORD.#2017-5-8486; BK 35 COMMENTS COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER Strand Associates (consultants to prepare the stormwater masterplan) arrived in town today. The citizens stormwater advisory committee and technical advisory group will meet tomorrow. The technical advisory group members are Doug Moore, John Hodges, Eric Hickman and Rick Murphy. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Ron Ward, citizen, suggested the City start a mural bench program for the riverfront park. The benches could be constructed and painted by the Paducah School of Art and Design. ADJOURN Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the meeting be adjourned at approximately 6:16 p.m. All in favor. Motion carried. ADOPTED: May 16, 2017 nt- 925 Mayor CITY COMMISSION MEETING May 9, 2017 ATTACHMENT R & F DOCUMENTS LIST DOCUMENTS 1. Certificates of Liability Insurance: a. William Briggs dba Wiggins Concrete Construction b. Luther Snow Concrete, Inc. 2. Deeds: a. Deed with Van -Key Properties, LLC for 804, 808 & 812 North 7h Street (MO # 1960) b. Deed with Van -Key Properties, LLC for 705 Finley Street and 921 & 923 North 7th Street (MO # 1960) 3. Contracts/Agreements: a. Change Order No. 1 with Jim Smith Contracting Company, LLC for the Olivet Church Road Improvement Project (ORD # 2017-4-8483) b. Genova Final Draw Loan Documents including Note, Security Agreement and Copies of recorded UCC -1 Financing Statements for City and County (ORD #2015-11-8328) 4. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for March 2017 The documents listed above were received and filed at the May 9, 2017, City Commission meeting on the Consent Agenda. 925A