HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-11-2022January 11, 2022
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022,
at 5:00 p.m., in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street, Mayor
George Bray presided. Upon call of the roll by the City Clerk, the following answered to their
names: Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson, Mayor Bray (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Wilson led the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Boy Scout Amos Holland led the pledge.
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS
Finance Director Jon Perkins introduced Kari Freeman — senior Administrative Assistant in Finance.
Planning Director Nicholas Hutchison introduced Melanie Reason in her new Planning position as
Business Development Specialist.
PRESENTATION:
Audit Presentation — David Hampton, Kemper CPA Group
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
FY2021 Comprehensive Annual Financial Report Presentation
"Finance Director Jonathan Perkins and David Hampton of Kemper CPA Group, LLP
provided an overview of the City's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report which includes
the City audit. The audit is required by State law; however, the Report is a voluntary
document that the City prepares to provide additional information and transparency to the
public. The report is for the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2021. The audit states that there
are no findings of deficiencies related to the financial statements. Paducah is one of the few
cities in Kentucky that prepares a Report. For 30 consecutive years, Paducah has been
awarded the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting from the
Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada (GFOA). The
entire Report and previous audits dating back to 2001 can be found on the City's website."
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate
consideration. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the December 14, 2021 Paducah Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Cancellation for the Board of Commissioners — December 28, 2021
Deed File:
1. Deed of Conveyance — Elizabeth Hurst Seaton to the City of Paducah Buckner Lane—
MO #2456
2. Deed and Permanent Easement — Elizabeth J. Season — to City of Paducah — Buckner
Lane Project—MO #2456
3. Deed of Conveyance —City of Paducah to Millwork Products — 1039 Madison Street
MO #2505
Contract File:
1. Agreement with JSC Terminal, LLC, dba MidWest Terminal -City of Paducah's Fuel
Supply — MO #2531
2. Agreement with Atlantic Emergency Solutions to purchase one pumper truck.
MO #2532
Financials File:
1. Paducah Water Works - Financial Statements — Years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
2. Paducah -McCracken County Riverport Authority — Years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
3. Market House Theatre — Financial Statements — Years ended June 30, 2021 and 2020
I(C)
Personnel Actions
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE DONATION OF REAL PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 2009 GUTHRIE AVENUE FROM SHERI JOHNSON TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED CONSIDERATION
CERTIFICATE MO 42535; BK 12
January 11, 2022
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
CREATIVE & CULTURAL COUNCIL
Commissioner Guess offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Gault, that the Board of
Commissioners approve the action of Mayor Bray in the appointment of Basil Drossos and Morgan
Walker, to the Creative and Cultural Council. Said terms shall expire March 24, 2025.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)•
MUNICIPAL ORDER
APPROVE BANK ACCOUNT SIGNATORIES FOR SECTIONS ACCOUNTS
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
PLANNING DIRECTOR NICHOLAS HUTCHISON, HOUSING AUTHORITY CHAIRPERSON
EDWARD NAROZNIAK, AND HOUSING AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TOMMY
HOLLIMON, JR. AS AUTHORIZED SIGNATORIES TO THE SECTION 8 HOUSING CHOICE
VOUCHER PROGRAM BANK ACCOUNTS WITH US BANK AND REGIONS BANK"
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). (MO #2536; BK 12)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
AUTHORIZE ANNEXATION INCENTIVES
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "A proposed motion that the Board of Commissioners
introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE USE OF SPECIFIC
ANNEXATION INCENTIVES TO BE USED FOR THE GROWTH OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH." Said Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah may develop and utilize
incentives to offer consensually annexed property owners meeting the requirements of KRS 81A.412
including but not limited to the following:
A. Property Tax Rebate Incentive. This incentive will reimburse a property owner the
City of Paducah real estate property tax revenues collected for five years with a
defined beginning and ending date as approved by the Board of Commissioners
within a Memorandum of Agreement with the property owner.
B. Sanitation Incentive. This incentive will allow for the City to provide free basic
sanitation service for up to one year up to $10,000.00 with specific conditions to be
outlined within a Memorandum of Agreement with the property owner.
C. Closing Cost Incentive. This incentive will allow a one-time lump sum payment to a
property owner equal to the amount of closing costs with a cap of $1,000.00 with the
explicit intent to sell the property once it is in the City limits with specific conditions
to be outlined within a Memorandum of Agreement with the property owner.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5). (ORD NO. 2022-01-8719; BK 36)
January 11, 2022
COMMENTS
CITYMANAGER
Praised the staff and the team's diligence in work on the audit.
Praised the Planning Department for working on Annexation incentives.
Reminded everyone that Monday, January 17, is Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, which is a
holiday for city employees. City Hall and most city facilities will be closed. Urged citizens
to attend the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day special events.
MAYOR
Presented the State of the City update at the Chamber Breakfast on Thursday. He is proud of
the opportunity to lead and proud of City Staff for the many accomplishments.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, 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: Approximately 5:35 pm.
ADOPTED: January 25, 2022
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Lindsay Paris' 'ity Clerk