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Home My WebLink About12-12-2017December 12, 2017 At a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners, held on Tuesday, December 12, 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 Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). Commissioner Abraham was absent 0). INVOCATION Commissioner Wilson gave the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Harless led the pledge. PRESENTATIONS ANNUAL BUSINESS AWARDS — CIVIC BEAUTIFICATION BOARD Mary Hammond, member of the Paducah Civic Beautification Board, presented the 2017 Annual Business Awards to the following winners. Southside - DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant — 3400 Clarks River Road Mall Area - Chandler Apartment Homes — 2651 Perkins Creek Drive Midtown - Frenchtown Station —1102 Jefferson Street & Independence Bank — 3143 Broadway Downtown - Art Guild —115 Market House Square, Perry's Pest Control — 221 Kentucky Avenue, & Holiday Inn Paducah Riverfront — 600 North 4th Street Midtown - Ray & Kay Eckstein Regional Cancer Care Center — 24th & Broadway Southside - CFSB Southside Banking Center — 2550 Irvin Cobb Drive CHRISTMAS PARADE AWARDS Parks Services Director Mark Thompson presented the awards to participants for the 2017 Christmas Parade as follows: Drill Team Division: 2nd — Paducah Quick Step Cloggers 1St — Silver Lining Homeschool Colorguard Band Division: �- 2nd — Paducah Tilghman High School Band of Blue 1 st — McCracken County High School Band Non -float Division: 3rd — Independence Bank 2nd — Paducah Jeep Owners Club 1 st — Blackburn Farms School Float Division: 3rd — Murray State University — Paducah Campus KEA 2nd — Paducah Middle School 1St — McNabb Elementary Reli Vdous Float Division: — Milburn Chapel CPC 2nd- Grace Episcopal Youth 1 st — Highland Cumberland Presbyterian Church Themed Float Division: 5th — Dippin' Dots Ice Cream 4th — Cub Scout Pack 2018 3rd — Goodwin Farms 2nd — BFW/Marcum Engineering 1St — Paducah McCracken Composite Mountain Bike Team The parade was held on December 2nd beginning at 5:00 p.m. The theme for this year's parade was, Let It Glow, Let It Glow, Let It Glow. COMPREHENSIVE STORMWATER MASTER PLAN PROBLEM AREA IDENTIFICATION Strand Associates Principal-In-Charge/Senior Planning Advisor John Lyons and Project Manager Michael Woolum gave an update on the Master Plan. Details are as follows from an excerpt of the Commission Highlights prepared by Pam Spencer, Public Information Officer. "Principal-In-Charge/Senior Planning Advisor John Lyons and Project Manager Michael Woolum with Strand Associates provided an update on the work completed by Strand in partnership with the City of Paducah and BFW Engineering & Testing on the Comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan. The master plan development is on schedule. The agreement with Strand for this plan was adopted by the City Commission in March of this year. Woolum emphasized that developing a Comprehensive Storm Water Master Plan is challenging for Paducah due to several factors including several watersheds, the Ohio River and river flood influences, the floodwall and 38 December 12, 2017 pump stations, flat topography in the City with steeper topography outside the City limits, and a complicated combined sewer system. Over the past few months, Strand has been using a variety of data sources and information submitted by citizens electronically and from the two Public Meetings held in July and November to create an existing conditions baseline model of the Paducah area. Extensive public outreach was initiated in order to gather the vital data including the two public meetings, online survey and email access, news releases, social media posts, and 700 flyers. The baseline model is a critical piece of this project since the model will be used to evaluate a range of flood mitigation alternatives and costs. The baseline model was calibrated using the flood information from the July 7, 2015 storm event to replicate how rainfall affects this area. Woolum says the 2015 storm was a 100 -year storm event. In reviewing the data, Strand has identified 23 problem areas in Paducah. Using the baseline model and a 10 -year storm event, 75 structures would flood. For a 25 -year flood event, 208 structures would experience flooding. For the July 7, 2015 event, 416 structures experienced flooding. Woolum then pointed out specific information on some of the problem areas. One example is the three adjacent problem areas at 25d' at Park Avenue, 23rd at Clay Street, and Harrison and Madison at 24th Street. For a 10 -year storm event, a total of 37 structures would experience flooding. As a comparison during the 2015 event, 133 structures experienced flooding. Another example problem area is along Buckner Lane. For a 10 -year storm event, a total of 6 structures would experience flooding. As a comparison during the 2015 event, 32 structures experienced flooding. The next step in this phase of the Master Plan process involves reviewing the 23 problem areas and establishing ten priority areas for evaluation. The selection criteria to narrow the focus to ten priority areas will use information such as the number and concentration of structures flooded, property damage complaints, public safety concerns, flood frequency, problem area interdependency, and complexity. Strand will then evaluate flood mitigation control options and prepare preliminary cost estimates for the ten priority areas. This process also will lead to a discussion of the concept of "level of service." Lyons explained that the level of service is determined by the type of storm or storm frequency around which we want to design flood controls. Since it is not an option financially for a city to be able to prevent all flooding during a major storm event such as what Paducah experienced in July 2015, the City must work with the community to determine the appropriate level of service. The final discussion involved the second phase of the master planning process. The scope of services in the second phase will be presented as a contract with Strand at an upcoming Commission meeting. The second phase focuses on determining costs to implement a Storm Water Management Program including an operation and maintenance budget, a budget for capital improvement projects, staffing, and equipment needs. This also would include the development of a Storm Water Utility and the development of a funding mechanism using an Equivalent Residential Unit (ERU) which is based on the impervious area of parcels. If the second phase contract is approved, it would involvee-a public outreach program to gather input about a Storm Water Utility and educate the public on the structure of a funding mechanism." RESOLUTION RESOLUTION TO REQUEST KEDFA TO REFINANCE A PORTION OF BONDS ISSUED TO FINANCE ELEMENTS OF THE BAPTIST HEALTH HOSPITAL CAMPUS Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that a Resolution entitled, "A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RELATING TO THE ISSUANCE BY THE KENTUCKY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FINANCE AUTHORITY OF REVENUE BONDS IN ORDER TO REFINANCE, AMONG OTHER THINGS, COSTS INCURRED BY BAPTIST HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC., IN CONSTRUCTING AND ACQUIRING CERTAIN HOSPITAL FACILITIES IN THE CITY," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Harless asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed. She asked for the municipal order regarding the Upper Story Residential Grant for 227 Broadway be removed. No other items were removed. The Mayor asked the City Clerk to read the Consent Agenda. II(A) Minutes for the November 28, 2017 City Commission Meeting II(B)l Reappointment of Robert Wade to the Civil Service Commission. This term shall expire December 9, 2020. II(B)2 Reappointment of Frank Hideg and Greg McKeel to the Brooks Stadium Commission. These terms shall expire December 5, 2021. II(C) l R & F Documents DOCUMENTS 39 December 12, 2017 Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the items on the Consent Agenda be adopted as above without the municipal order for the Upper Story Residential Grant. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). MUNICIPAL ORDER(S) APPROVE UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT FOR 227 BROADWAY Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF CENTURION DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR AN UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT RELATING TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 227 BROADWAY, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). M.O.2048; BK 10 ORDINANCE(S) — INTRODUCTION FY2017 FINAL REVISED BUDGET ORDINANCE Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FINAL ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby adopts a final budget for FY2017 that reflects all adjustments made throughout the fiscal year and any adjustments required by the independent financial auditors. The appropriations of City Government for a total of $89,166,290, and summarized by fund as follows: FUNDS 1. Certificate of Liability Insurance for Comcast of Paducah, Inc. APPROPRIATIONS 2. Contracts/Agreements: a. Franchise Extension Agreement with Comcast Cable (ORD # 2017-11- MAP 8504) 2,023,000 b. Agreement with TAG Truck Center for the purchase of 2 Diesel Dump Trucks (MO # 2045) CDBG 3. Paducah Water Works Financial Highlights for October 2017 209,000 4. Barkley Regional Airport Authority Financial Statements for Years ended June 30, 2017 & 2016 5. Paducah McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency Financial Statements for Years ended June 30, 2017 & 2016 6. Paducah Junior College Financial Statements for Year Ended June 30, 2017 II(D)1 Personnel Actions II(D)2 A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF CENTURION DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR A UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT RELATING TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 227 BROADWAY, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (REMOVED FROM THE CONSENT AGENDA AT THE REQUEST OF MAYOR HARLES S) II(D)3 A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT FOR LIBRARIES AND ARCHIVES GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY LOCAL RECORDS BRANCH FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO BE USED TO DIGITIZE FELONY CASE FILES (M.O.#2047; BK 10) Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the items on the Consent Agenda be adopted as above without the municipal order for the Upper Story Residential Grant. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). MUNICIPAL ORDER(S) APPROVE UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT FOR 227 BROADWAY Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, CONDITIONALLY APPROVING THE APPLICATION OF CENTURION DEVELOPMENT, LLC FOR AN UPPER STORY RESIDENTIAL GRANT RELATING TO THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 227 BROADWAY, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY," be adopted. Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). M.O.2048; BK 10 ORDINANCE(S) — INTRODUCTION FY2017 FINAL REVISED BUDGET ORDINANCE Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Rhodes, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FINAL ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2016, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2017." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby adopts a final budget for FY2017 that reflects all adjustments made throughout the fiscal year and any adjustments required by the independent financial auditors. The appropriations of City Government for a total of $89,166,290, and summarized by fund as follows: FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS GENERAL $ 34,635,105 MAP 2,023,000 INVESTMENT 5,022,500 CDBG 209,000 E911 1,756,280 40 December 12, 2017 COURT AWARDS 30,750 DEBT 3,468,995 CIP 14,373,185 BOND FUND 8,350,000 SOLID WASTE 7,644,750 TRANSIENT BOAT DOCK 5,000 CIVIC CENTER 95,100 RENTAL 134,920 RADIO DEPR 2,435,840 FLEET 558,685 FLEET TRUST 2,058,250 SELF INSURANCE 1,237,105 HEALTH INS 3,773,000 AEPF/PFPF/TRSTS 1,354,825 89.166,290 AMEND FY2018 BUDGET ORDINANCE Commissioner Rhodes offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017-11-8503, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2017-06- 8487, ENTITLED, `AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2017, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2018, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT"'. This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the City hereby amends Ordinance No. 2017-11-8503 to correct an inadvertent error to transfer funds in the amount of $25,000 from the Transient Boat Dock Fund fund reserves instead of the General Fund fund reserves to the Transient Boat Dock Fund. AMEND HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION ORDINANCE Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE REPEALING CHAPTER 58 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AND REPLACING IT IN ITS ENTIRETY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance will repeal Chapter 58 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances, which governs Human Relations. This Ordinance will further replace Chapter 58 to provide that the city Human Rights Commission shall have the duty of receiving complaints of discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, familial status, age, or disability, and of facilitating the filing of such complaints with the Kentucky Commission on Human Rights or such other applicable state or federal agency. This Ordinance also adds gender identity and sexual orientation as categories of discrimination, and grants the city Human Rights Commission the duty to receive and investigate complaints of discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation, and to hold hearings and issue orders requiring cessation of such discrimination. Shirley Thompson, member of the Human Rights Commission, gave support for the Ordinance change decreasing the number of members on the Commission. She asked for the Board of Commissioners to alter the language in the Ordinance amendment to allow the Human Rights Commission to determine if the complaints filed regarding race, color, religion, sex, age, familial status, handicap, or national origin are valid complaints before they are forwarded to the Kentucky Human on Rights Commission. She is concerned if the City sends too many claims to the Kentucky Human Rights Commission it will become too burdensome and valid complaints will not be heard. • Robert Shy, member of the Human Rights Commission, voiced support for Shirley Thompson to be appointed chair of the HRC. He asked for clarification regarding the Ordinance amendments. COMMENTS COMMENTS FROM THE CITY MANAGER • City Manager Pederson reported AFSCME union negotiations opened last week. A meeting was held today and another is scheduled for Friday of this week. 41 December 12, 2017 • Mr. Pederson announced Xfmity (Comcast) will have a ribbon cutting tomorrow morning at its new location at 5183 Hinkleville Road, Suite A. • He also reported the lowest bid received for the Paducah City Hall Exterior Restoration Project is being reviewed and it may be on next week's City Commission agenda. • Asked for executive session to discuss litigation. COMMENTS FROM THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Mayor Harless informed the Board and public that she has been having informal conversations with local groups that are working towards inclusion, diversity and racial unity. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE Ann Fraley, Ann Bowers, and Deborah Spaulding, conveyed their concerns with the Parks Services Recreation Center fees. Michael Swinford, veteran, gave comments on the Veterans Day Parade resolution. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Holland offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, 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). Adopted on call of the roll, yeas, Commissioners Holland, Rhodes, Wilson and Mayor Harless (4). OPEN SESSION Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, that the Board reconvene in Open Session. All in favor. There were no other matters discussed. ADJOURN Mayor Harless offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Holland, to adjourn the meeting. All in favor. Meeting ended at approximately 8:15 p.m. ADOPTED: December 19, 2017 IV City Clerk Mayor 42