HomeMy WebLinkAbout05-25-2021May 25, 2021
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, May 25, 2021, at
5:00 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:
Mayor Bray led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
City Manager Jim Arndt introduced Nicholas Hutchison, Director of Planning. Parks & Recreation
Director Amie Clark introduced Tyler McCuan, Cemetery Sexton.
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 April 27, May 4, and May 11, 2021, Paducah Board of
Commissioners Meetings
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners Meeting May 11, 2021
2. Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners May 11, 2021
3. Activation Deadline Extension Notification — Local Participation Agreement —
Downtown Riverfront Development Area (ORD 2019-4-8569)
4. Administrative Plan for 2021 Housing Choice Voucher Program — Section 8 —
(MO #2454)
Deed File:
1. Commissioner's Deed — 1236 North 12' Street
Contract File:
1. Agreement between the City of Paducah and Jim Smith Contracting — 2021-2022
Resurfacing Program — (ORD 2021-03-8679)
2. Amendment No. 1 Professional Services Contract — Strand Associates —
Stormwater Assistance $49,000 (ORD 2021-04-8682)
3. Change Order #1 — BFW Engineering & Testing — BUILD Grant Environmental
Assessment - $12,200 (ORD 2021-04-8686)
4. Agreement between Sprocket, Inc. and Ray Black & Son — Sprocket Build -Out —
(MO #2347)
5. Employment Agreement — Nicholas Hutchison — Planning Director — (MO #2450)
6. Roof Replacement Grant Award — 401 Walter Jetton Blvd, Marian Group —
Dunlap Apartments (Walter Jetton School) - up to $100,000 — MO 42455
7. Agreement with Federal Engineering, Inc. to refresh report for 911 radio project -
$52,500 — (MO 42457)
8. Contract For Services — Paducah Wall to Wall Mural Board — CM signed
9. American Queen Steamboat Company — Docking Agreement — CM signed
10. Memorandum of Understanding between Paducah Independent School System and
the City of Paducah Parks and Recreation Department — facility usage — Signed by
Amie Clark, Director of Paducah Parks and Recreation — April 19, 2021
Financials File:
1. Paducah Water Works — Month Ended March 31, 2021
I(C)
Appointment of Kiesha Curry to the Paducah Area Transit Authority to replace Durwin
Ursery, who esigned. Said term shall expire June 30, 2022.
May 25, 2021
I(D)
Appointment of Angela Copeland to the Commissioners of Water Works to replace
Deborah Edmonds, who resigned. Said term shall expire January 6, 2023.
I(E)
Appointment of Amanda Johnson to replace Regan Wainscott, whose term has expired;
and Reappointment of Heather Coltharp and Christopher B. Jones to the Historical &
Architectural Review Commission (HARC). Said terms shall expire June 4, 2024
I(F)
Personnel Actions
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING GRANT FUNDS THROUGH THE U.S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FOR A 2020 U.S. BULLETPROOF VEST
PARTNERSHIP GRANT AWARD IN AN AMOUNT OF $5,506.90 FOR THE
PURCHASE OF BODY ARMOR VESTS FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH POLICE
DEPARTMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME. O #2458, BK 11
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION TO THE U. S.
DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE FORA 2021 U.S. BULLETPROOF VEST
PARTNERSHIP GRANT IN AN AMOUNT OF $8,098.38 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #2459;
BK 11
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $125,000 FOR
THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM MO 92460; BK 11
I(J)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PARKS SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO
APPLY FOR A "BARK FOR YOUR PARK" GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000
THROUGH PETSAFE BRAND FOR IMPROVEMENTS TO INDEPENDENCE PARK
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED
TO SAME(Mn #2461; 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).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
PURCHASE OF HAND HELD AND MOBILE RADIOS FOR THE POLICE
DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
PURCHASE OF HAND-HELD MOTOROLA RADIOS FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE
DEPARTMENT IN AN AMOUNT OF $374,262.28 THROUGH THE KENTUCKY MASTER
AGREEMENT VENDOR MOTOROLA SOLUTIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2462; BK 11)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 70
OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This ordinance is
summarized as follows: The City of Paducah amends Chapter 70-5(6) to allow for unleashed dogs
in city parks designated as dog parks. All other sections not changed herein remain in full force and
effect.
DISCUSSIONS
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summaries:
May 25, 2021
McCracken County Sports Complex
"Mayor George Bray provided an overview of a meeting held Monday between City
and County representatives to discuss partnerships for the 911 Radio and Tower
Project and the McCracken County Outdoor Sports Complex. Mayor Bray says he is
encouraged that there is a path forward between the City and County to address both
projects for the community. The City and County are working on determining a
funding mechanism to address the 911 public safety needs. Mayor Bray also said
both government entities are reviewing funding partnerships for the sports complex
using City and County funds, transient room tax, and the issuing of a bond. Each
Commissioner voiced their support of the projects and look forward to seeing the
emerging partnership details."
FY22 Budget Discussion
"Mayor Bray asked if any Commissioner had a budget topic to discuss. The budget is
set to be introduced at the first meeting in June and adopted later in the month. The
City's fiscal year begins July 1."
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
➢ Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or disciplining of an employee, as
permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5).
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Paducah Board of
Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)
ADJOURN
Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, 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: 8:30 p.m.
ADOPTED: June 8, 2021
George Bray, Mayor
ATT ^ ST:
mdsay Parish, City Clerk