HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-26-2021January 26, 2021
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, January 26, 2021,
at 5:30 p.m., Mayor Bray presided. Upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered
to their names: Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5).
In order to keep the Commission and public safe in the midst of the COVID-19 outbreak and in
accordance with Kentucky Executive Order 2020-243, all members of the Board of Commissioners
participated using video teleconferencing. Further, this meeting was not open to the public. The
public was invited to view the meeting on YouTube at https://www.voutube.com/user/paducahkygov
or on the government access channel Government 11 (Comcast channel 11).
INVOCATION:
Commissioner Henderson led the invocation
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
PRESENTATIONS
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
"Presentation by Representative Randy Bridles and Senator Danny Carroll
Kentucky State legislators Senator Danny Carroll and Representative Randy Bridges attended the
Paducah Board of Commissioners meeting to provide updates on the recent eight days ofthe current
legislative session. Sen. Carroll said legislation has been passed regarding declarations of
emergency and parameters of authority. Sen. Carroll also discussed immediate issues including
unemployment insurance, the State's budget, utility assistance, infrastructure, the new airport
terminad for Barkley Regional Airport, and the pension system. Rep. Bridges echoed Sen. Carroll's
comments and added that the State's budget is tight with many unknowns created by the
pandemic. There are 22 days left in the current session."
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate
consideration. There were no items removed. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on
the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the January 12, 2021, Paducah Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Cancellation of the Board of Commissioners Meeting scheduled for
December 22, 2020
2. Notice of a Regular Meeting of the Board of Commissioners of the City of
Paducah, scheduled for 5:30 p.m. on Tuesday, January 12,202 1. Meeting held
virtually.
Contract File:
1. Tolling Agreement between Jim Smith Contracting, Co., JSC Terminal (d/b/a
Midwest Terminal) and City of Paducah — MO #2410
2. Agreement with Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau regarding Lou Hammond
Group — MO #2414
3. Termination of Agreement between City of Paducah and Lose Design — MO
#2423
4. Interlocal Cooperation Agreement between City of Paducah, County of
McCracken, Paducah/McCracken County Industrial Development Authority (IDA)
and Greater Paducah Economic Development Council — ORD 2020-12-8664
I(C)
Personnel Actions
January 26, 2021
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the items on the
consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)•
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF RANDY DeHART, PE, TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF WATER
WORKS
Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Bray in the appointment of Randy DeHart, P.E., to the
Commissioners of Water Works, to replace Roger Truitt, whose term has expired, said term shall
expire January 6, 2025.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
APPOINTMENT OF MIKE SIMS TO THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY
RIVERPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Bray in the appointment of Mike Sims to the Paducah -
McCracken County Riverport Authority, to replace Billy Poindexter, Jr., whose term has expired.
This term shall expire September 26, 2023.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICERS
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO ESTABLISH A
PARTNERSHIP TO ALLOW THREE (3) PADUCAH POLICE OFFICERS TO SERVE AS
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5) (MO #2426; BK 11)
I(D)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ROLL-OUT
CONTAINERS, LIDS AND ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT PARTS FROM TOTER,
INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $75,000 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS
SOLID WASTE DIVISION (MO #2424; BK 11)
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2020-2021 POSITION AND PAY
SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY (MO 42425; BK 11)
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the items on the
consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)•
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
APPOINTMENT OF RANDY DeHART, PE, TO THE COMMISSIONERS OF WATER
WORKS
Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Bray in the appointment of Randy DeHart, P.E., to the
Commissioners of Water Works, to replace Roger Truitt, whose term has expired, said term shall
expire January 6, 2025.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
APPOINTMENT OF MIKE SIMS TO THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY
RIVERPORT AUTHORITY BOARD
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Bray in the appointment of Mike Sims to the Paducah -
McCracken County Riverport Authority, to replace Billy Poindexter, Jr., whose term has expired.
This term shall expire September 26, 2023.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
APPROVE AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOR SCHOOL
RESOURCE OFFICERS
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT, TO ESTABLISH A
PARTNERSHIP TO ALLOW THREE (3) PADUCAH POLICE OFFICERS TO SERVE AS
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5) (MO #2426; BK 11)
January 26, 2021
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
APPROVE THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF 5540 OLD CAIRO ROAD
Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY
OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING
ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND DEFINING
ACCURATELY THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE
SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah
hereby approves the final annexation of certain tracts of property contiguous to the present city
limits, located at 5540 Cairo Road, containing 11.029 acres.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5) (ORD 2021-01-8669; BK 36)
PERMITTING FOR DREDGING PROJECT — CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $266,250
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING,
INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF $266,250 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE
PERMITTING FOR DREDGING PROJECT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This
Ordinance authorizes the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement in an amount of
$266,250 with HDR Engineering, Inc. for professional services related to the permitting for
dredging project. This expenditure shall be charged to Dredging Project No. DT0047.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5) (ORD 2021-01-8670; BK 36)
FLAP GATE REPLACEMENT PROJECT — CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES WITH HDR ENGINEERING, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $79,550
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AGREEMENT WITH HDR ENGINEERING,
INC. IN AN AMOUNT OF $79,550 FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICES FOR THE FLAP GATE
REPLACEMENT PROJECT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance
authorizes the Mayor to execute a professional services agreement in an amount of $79,550 with
HDR Engineering, Inc. for professional services related to the flap gate replacement project. This
expenditure shall be charged to the Flap Gates Project No. FW0010
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5) (ORD 2021-01-8671; BK 36)
REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY JOINT
SEWER AGENCY FOR VIDEO PIPE INSPECTION FOR THE PADUCAH LOCAL
FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE A REIMBURSEMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE PADUCAH MCCRACKEN
COUNTY JOINT SEWER AGENCY FOR REIMBURSEMENT OF COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH
VIDEO PIPE INSPECTION OF ALL GRAVITY DRAINS TRAVERSING THE PADUCAH
LOCAL FLOOD PROTECTION PROJECT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the
City Commission does hereby authorize the Mayor to execute a Reimbursement Agreement with the
Paducah McCracken County Joint Sewer Agency for reimbursement of costs associated with video
pipe inspection of all gravity drains traversing the Paducah Local Flood Protection Project as
required by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This expenditure shall be charged to the MAP Fund
—Construction materials/Storm Sewer Account No. 23002217-53920.
January 26, 2021
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5) (ORD 2021-01-8672; BK 36)
CLOSURE OF TWO ALLEYS, ONE EXTENDING NORTH OFF BROADWAY TOWARD
JEFFERSON STREET AND THE OTHER EXTENDING WEST OFF NORTH WATER
STREET TOWARD NORTH 2ND STREET, LOCATED AT 133 BROADWAY AND 111
NORTH WATER STREET
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioner adopt an ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CLOSING
OF TWO ALLEYS, ONE EXTENDING NORTH OFF BROADWAY TOWARD JEFFERSON
STREET BETWEEN NORTH WATER STREET AND NORTH 21' STREET AND THE OTHER
EXTENDING WEST OFF NORTH WATER STREET TOWARD NORTH 2ND STREET
BETWEEN BROADWAYAND JEFFERSON STREET LOCATED AT 133 BROADWAY AND
111 NORTH WATER STREET, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAME." This ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of
Paducah does hereby authorize the closing of two alleys bounded by Broadway, North Water Street,
Jefferson Street & North 2°d Street located at 133 Broadway and I I I North Water Street and
authorizing the Mayor to execute all documents relating to same. The City of Paducah is the only
property owner in or abutting the public way, and therefor has given their written and notarized
consent to the closing shall be evidenced by the adoption of this Ordinance.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5) (ORD 2021-01-8673; BK 36)
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
Board of Commissioners Retreat will be held February 5-6 at the Convention Center.
City Hall will reopen on a limited basis Monday, February 1. Finance and Fire Protection
will be open to the public. All other Departments remain "by appointment only."
MAYOR COMMENTS
• Even though City Hall is opening on a limited basis, City Commission meetings will remain
virtual through February. Things will be reassessed for March.
• The City Manager will lead the Commission through the prioritization process during the
Strategic Plan Meeting.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to adjourn the meeting of
the Paducah Board of Commissioners.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)
Meeting ended at approximately 6:30 p.m.
ADOPTED: February 9, 2021
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