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Home My WebLink About02-22-2022February 22, 2022 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, February 22, 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, Henderson, Wilson, Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Guess was unable to attend. INVOCATION Commissioner Wilson led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. MAYOR'S REMARKS Communications Manager, Pam Spencer, offered the following summary regarding City Block Project Announcement: "Calling this a project that will transform downtown, Mayor Bray opened the meeting with the exciting news shared today about the City Block project. This project will revitalize the block of downtown Paducah bounded by Second Street, Broadway, Water Street, and Jefferson. The developer, Weyland Ventures, has received from Paducah Bank a commitment of the financing portion of the Paducah Downtown Boutique Hotel which will be along Jefferson Street. Plus, the City and Weyland Ventures have completed the requirements outlined in the development agreement signed by both parties in 2020. A groundbreaking ceremony will be planned for this spring with the construction to begin as well. The first phase of the City Block project includes • Expanded public gathering locations at Second and Broadway and Water Street; • New linear public promenades and green space along both Second and Water streets; • More than 150 public parking spaces; and • An 81 -room boutique hotel along Jefferson with a restaurant and roof -top bar. The second phase will include the construction of a mixed-use building on Broadway with storefronts on the main level and upper -story living." 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 February 8, 2022, Paducah Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS: Minute File: 1. Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners — February 4, 2022 and February 5, 2022 2. Amended Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Board of Commissioners — February 5, 2022 Deed File: 1. Deed of Conveyance —City of Paducah to Elnora J. Stevenson —1126 Park Avenue — MO #2529 Contract File: 1. Kentucky Infrastructure Authority First Supplemental Assistance Agreement — MO #2530 2. Transcript of Proceedings - Kentucky Infrastructure Authority First Supplemental Assistance Agreement — MO #2530 I(C) Appointment of Gayle Kaler to the Board of Ethics to replace Sarah Holland, whose term has expired. Said term shall expire February 10, 2025. I(D) Reappointment of William T. Clayton and Appointment of Charles "Chip" Bohle to replace Heather Pierce, whose term has expired, to the Commissioners of Water Works. Said terns shall expire January 6, 2026. February 22, 2022 I(E) Appointment of Tim Meadows to the Code Enforcement (Nuisance) Board to replace Carol Young, whose term has expired. Said term shall expire February 26, 2025. I(F) Personnel Actions Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the items on the consent agenda be adopted as presented. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). ORDINANCE ADOPTION PADUCAH WATER SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE — 6071 CLINTON ROAD Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF PADUCAH WATER, LOCATED AT 6071 CLINTON ROAD, PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED OF CONVEYANCE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance declares the property located at 6071 Clinton Road, Paducah, Kentucky, to be surplus property as it relates to the operations of Paducah Water and authorizes Paducah Water to dispose of the Property by public auction. Further, the Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is authorized to execute and deliver a deed to the Property to the successful bidder and all other documentation necessary to effectuate the sale and transfer. All monies shall be received by the City for the benefit of Paducah Water. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). PADUCAH WATER SURPLUS PROPERTY SALE —158 LOVELACEVILLE-FLORENCE STATION ROAD Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE APPROVING THE SALE AND TRANSFER OF MUNICIPALLY OWNED SURPLUS REAL PROPERTY HELD FOR THE BENEFIT OF PADUCAH WATER, LOCATED AT 158 LOVELACEVILLE FLORENCE STATION ROAD, PADUCAH, MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KENTUCKY, AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A DEED OF CONVEYANCE." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance declares the property located at 158 Lovelaceville-Florence Station Road, Paducah, Kentucky, to be surplus property as it relates to the operations of Paducah Water and authorizes Paducah Water to dispose of the Property by public auction. Further, the Mayor of the City of Paducah, Kentucky, is authorized to execute and deliver a deed to the Property to the successful bidder and all other documentation necessary to effectuate the sale and transfer. All monies shall be received by the City for the benefit of Paducah Water. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 2-211 REGARDING CITY DEPARTMENTS Commissioner Gault offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE V "DEPARTMENTS", SECTION 2-211 "ESTABLISHMENT", OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance is being amended to rename the Information Technology Department as the Technology Department. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Gault: Mentioned an incident recently regarding a service dog at a restaurant. She thinks that we might hold some type of seminar for business owners to explain Federal guidelines regarding service dogs. The May suggested that maybe Pam send out some guidelines. It was also mentioned that the Health Department might get involved. February 22, 2022 EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Gault offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: ➢ Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b) ➢ Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency KRS 61.810(1)(c) ➢ 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, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Paducah Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4). 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, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray (4) TIME ADJOURNED: Approximately 6:23 pm. ADOPTED: March 8, 2022 George P. Bray, Mayor ATTE T: n Lindsay Paris City Clerk