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Home My WebLink About04-27-2021April 27, 2021 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, April 27, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, 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). INVOCATION: Commissioner Guess led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. MAYOR'S REMARKS • Commended Chris Yarber, Director of Public Works, on his management style • Annual Clean-up Day was a success • Second Joint Meeting with the County to discuss funding of 911 has been held • He participated in the Planning Meeting for Touchdown & Tunes. This is a 3 -day music festival that will be held at Carson Park over the Labor Day weekend PROCLAMATION Mayor Bray presented a proclamation to Laura Oswald proclaiming May 2-8, 2021 "National Travel & Tourism Week." CONSENTAGENDA Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. Mayor Bray requested that Item D be removed for separate discussion, and then asked the City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for April 13, 2021, Paducah Board of Commissioners Meetings I(B) Receive and File Documents: Deed File: 1. Deed of Assumption — GPEDC and Paducah -McCracken County Industrial Development Authority — ORD 2020-12-8664 Contract File: 1. Closing Documents — Transfer from GPEDC to Paducah -McCracken County Industrial Development Authority — Triple Rail Site — ORD 2020-12-8664 2. 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Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). PRESENTATION Tommy Hollimon, Executive Director of Paducah Housing Authority and Lasica McEwen, Section 8 Program Director, gave a presentation on the 2021 Annual Plan and Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Program. MUNICIPAL ORDERS 2021 ANNUAL PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR 2021 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2021, WITH SAID ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN INCLUDING REVISIONS TO THE UTILITY ALLOWANCES FOR THE SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS REVISED" Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #2454; BK 11) AUTHORIZE UP TO $100,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO MARIAN GROUP — ROOF STABILIZATION — DUNLAP APARTMENTS (WALTER JETTON SCHOOL) Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE MARIAN GROUP IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,000 FOR ROOF STABILIZATION FOR THE DUNLAP APARTMENTS (WALTER JETTON SCHOOL)." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO 42455; BK 11) ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT RIGHT OF WAY AND UTILITY, DRAINAGE EASEMENT — 3801 HANSEN ROAD FOR BUCKNER LANE BRIDGE PROJECT Commissioner Henderson 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 DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3801 HANSEN ROAD FOR PURCHASE PRICE OF $5,137 TO BE USED AS RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PERMANENT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR THE BUCKNER LANE BRIDGE PROJECT." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #2456; BK 11) AGREEMENT WITH FEDERAL ENGINEERING, INC. TO REFRESH THE REPORT FOR 911 RADIO PROJECT I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR A 2021 FIREHOUSE PUBLIC SAFETY FOUNDATION GRANT FOR THE PURCHASE OF AN ATV VEHICLE FOR THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT THE AMOUNT OF $23,125.80 AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2453; 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). PRESENTATION Tommy Hollimon, Executive Director of Paducah Housing Authority and Lasica McEwen, Section 8 Program Director, gave a presentation on the 2021 Annual Plan and Administrative Plan for the Section 8 Program. MUNICIPAL ORDERS 2021 ANNUAL PLAN AND ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR THE SECTION 8 PROGRAM Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN FOR 2021 HOUSING CHOICE VOUCHER PROGRAM, EFFECTIVE MAY 1, 2021, WITH SAID ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN INCLUDING REVISIONS TO THE UTILITY ALLOWANCES FOR THE SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAM AS REQUIRED BY THE HOUSING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ACT OF 1974, AS REVISED" Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #2454; BK 11) AUTHORIZE UP TO $100,000 IN GRANT FUNDS TO MARIAN GROUP — ROOF STABILIZATION — DUNLAP APARTMENTS (WALTER JETTON SCHOOL) Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE MARIAN GROUP IN AN AMOUNT UP TO $100,000 FOR ROOF STABILIZATION FOR THE DUNLAP APARTMENTS (WALTER JETTON SCHOOL)." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO 42455; BK 11) ACQUISITION OF PERMANENT RIGHT OF WAY AND UTILITY, DRAINAGE EASEMENT — 3801 HANSEN ROAD FOR BUCKNER LANE BRIDGE PROJECT Commissioner Henderson 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 DEED OF CONVEYANCE AND ALL DOCUMENTS NECESSARY TO ACQUIRE A PORTION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3801 HANSEN ROAD FOR PURCHASE PRICE OF $5,137 TO BE USED AS RIGHT-OF-WAY AND PERMANENT PUBLIC UTILITY AND DRAINAGE EASEMENT FOR THE BUCKNER LANE BRIDGE PROJECT." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #2456; BK 11) AGREEMENT WITH FEDERAL ENGINEERING, INC. TO REFRESH THE REPORT FOR 911 RADIO PROJECT April 27, 2021 Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING AMENDMENT NO. 8 TO THE PROFESSIONAL CONSULTING AGREEMENT WITH FEDERAL ENGINEERING, INC., RELATED TO AN UPGRADED 911 SYSTEM IN AN AMOUNT OF $52,500, TO REFRESH THE REPORT FOR THE 911 RADIO PROJECT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AMENDMENT." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO 92457; BK 11) ORDINANCE ADOPTION APPLICATION - ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION CENTER IN DOWNTOWN PADUCAH Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AN ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION CENTER IN THE DOWNTON OF PADUCAH AND FURTHER DIRECTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO APPLY FOR AN ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION CENTER LICENSE FROM THE COMMONWELATH OF KENTUCKY DEPARTMENT OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE CONTROL AND FURTHER ESTABLISHING THE REQUIREMENTS FOR LICENSEES TO SELL ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES WITHIN THE ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION CENTER." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance creates new articles in Chapter 6 of the City of Paducah, Kentucky Code of Ordinances to define the geographic boundary of a new Entertainment Destination Center in downtown Paducah and authorizes the City of Paducah to apply to the Commonwealth of Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control for an Entertainment Destination Center license. Further the ordinance outlines the participation requirements for alcoholic beverage licensees located within the EDC boundary. Pursuant to KRS 83A.060(9)(c), the following full text shall be published: A new section shall be created in Chapter 6 of the City of Paducah, Kentucky Code of Ordinances which shall be titled "EDC Fees" and to state as follows: (a) All ABC licensees participating in the EDC shall be required to pay a yearly fee to City of Two Hundred Fifty Dollars and no/100 ($250.00). This payment shall be due and payable on or before July 15 of each year. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 42021-04-8685; BK 36) BUILD GRANT ENVIRONMENT ASSESSMENT — CHANGE ORDER #1 Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER NO. 1 WITH BFW ENGINEERING & TESTING, INC. TO INCREASE THE CONTRACT BY $12,200 FOR THE BUILD GRANT ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance authorizes the execution of Change Order No. 1 with BFW Engineering & Testing, Inc., for an increase in the amount of $12,200 and a new total contract cost of $262,200 related to the BUILD Grant Environmental Assessment. This Change Order allows for BFW Engineering & Testing, Inc. to engage the services of a third party to provide mussel surveys along the shoreline as part of the US Fish and Wildlife Services analysis of the impacts of the proposed project. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD #2021-04-8686; BK 36) APPROVE BUDGET AMENDMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $154,000 Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-6-8641, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2020, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: April 27, 2021 That the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, as adopted by Ordinance No. 2020-6-8641, be amended by the following re -appropriations: Transfer $154,000 from the Debt Service Fund Reserve to the Investment Fund IDA Account. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD #2021-04-8687; BK 36) APPROVE AMENDMENT TO SEC. 2-142 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE — TIME OF REGULAR COMMISSION MEETINGS Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 2020-6-8641, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2020, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2021, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2020, and ending June 30, 2021, as adopted by Ordinance No. 2020-6-8641, be amended by the following re -appropriations: Transfer $154,000 from the Debt Service Fund Reserve to the Investment Fund IDA Account. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD #2021-04-8688; BK 36) DISCUSSION Communications Manager, Pam Spencer, offered the following summary: Commission Priorities Assistant City Manager Michelle Smolen provided an update on the first quarterlyport of the City Commission Priorities. In February, the Board selected 12 priorities to improve and enhance Paducah. To provide feedback on which priority means the most to you and why and for a chance to win a $250 gift basket, please take this survey by 4:30 p.m. on April 30. The Board also discussed the available $19.75 million in bond proceeds and possible projects: Barkley Regional Airport; 911 projects; outdoor sports and recreational facilities; stormwater projects; Southside enhancements; and City facilities. The City and County have tentative plans to hold a joint meeting next Tuesday at 5 p.m. to discuss the proposed outdoor sports complex. Further discussion by the Commission regarding the Outdoor Sports Facility and the City's partnering in some form. The Mayor has proposed having a Joint meeting with the County on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at 5:00 p.m. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS • Thanked everyone for good budget meetings up to this point. Commissioner Henderson • Thanked the City Manager, Mayor and Staff for their hard work to make Commission Priorities a reality • Rev. Alford Anderson and Lincoln Heights Baptist Church will host a meeting where he will have a community discussion about city priorities and issues. May 3`a at 6:00 p.m. Commissioner Wilson • Vaccines are available. Urges everyone to get vaccinated so that we can get the economy open again. • "Returning To Tourism" webinar will be Tuesday, May 4, @ 9:00 a.m. • The American Queen has returned to Paducah and will soon be allowing passengers to disembark and tour Paducah. April 27, 2021 ADJOURN Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, 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) TIME ADJOURNED: 7:10 p.m. ADOPTED: May 25, 2021 ATTES : u� Lindsay Parish, Cd Clerk