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Home My WebLink About05-23-2023May 23, 2023 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, 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, Lindsay Parish, the following answered to their names: Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). INVOCATION Commissioner Wilson led the invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS • Human Resources Director, Stefanie Wilcox, introduced Human Resources Administrative Assistant Brea Schofield. • Fire Chief Steve Kyle introduced Firefighters Claydon Leneave, Jonathan Lawson, Michael Hall, and Payton Harris and Deputy Fire Marshal Matthew Stevens. PRESENTATION Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary: Along with providing an overview of the division, 911 Division Manager Kimberly Clark announced that the division recently received the Civic Interaction & Public Trust Tyler Excellence Award. Paducah is one of five agencies to receive this award from the thousands of departments supported by Tyler Technologies. MAYOR REMARKS Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary: • Mayor George Bray said that Paducah's riverfront has several dead fish. The Parks & Recreation Department is collecting and disposing of them daily and plans to have the Paducah Fire Department assist in washing the area near the riverfront. This is an annual problem with fish that have gas bubble disease. • In reference to the City and County agreement to each provide $3 million toward Barkley Regional Airport's new terminal, Mayor Bray said he hopes the project comes in under budget and that a portion of the City and County's funds will not be needed. • Last week, Paducah hosted the Energy Communities Alliance (ECA) Forum. This international meeting focused on topics including nuclear power development and infrastructure. This was a timely meeting as Paducah and McCracken County work to find a new future for the former Paducah gaseous diffusion plant. • Mayor Bray acknowledged the work to prepare the Fiscal Year 2024 budget. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. No items were removed for separate consideration. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the May 9, 2023 Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) RECEIVE AND FILE DOCUMENTS: Minute File: 1. Oath of Office — Edward Box — Civil Service Commission Contract File: 1. Commonwealth of Kentucky — Rockport Bridge — Contract MO #2724 May 23, 2023 Commissioner Guess 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 Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). ORDINANCE ADOPTION APPROVE THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF 252 LOCUST AVENUE Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, 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 consensual annexation of certain tracts of property contiguous to the present city limits, located at 252 Locust Avenue, containing approximately 1.47 acres of land. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2023-05-8775; BK 36) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) AFL- CIO -LOCAL 1586 Financials File: 1. Edwin J. Paxton Park Golf Course — Audit and Financial Statements: a. Year ended December 31, 2021 b. Year ended December 31, 2020 c. Year ended December 31, 2019 I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE FY2024 POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY (MO #2737; BK 12) I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE FISCAL YEAR 2024 PAY GRADE SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY MO #2738; BK 12 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SERVICE AGREEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $32,626.28 WITH MOBILE COMMUNICATIONS OF AMERICA (MCA) PREVIOUSLY KNOWN AS JACKSON PURCHASE 2 -WAY RADIO, INC. (MO #2739; BK 12) I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH THE PADUCAH CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000 FOR SPECIFIC SERVICES RELATED TO THE AMERICAN QUILTERS SOCIETY SPRING 2023 SHOW (MO #2740; BK 12) I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH ATLANTIC EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) PUMPER TRUCK IN THE DISCOUNTED AMOUNT OF $772,913 FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH FIRE DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO ATLANTIC EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS, INC. FOR SAID PURCHASE CONTINGENT UPON APPROVAL THROUGH THE FY2024 BUDGET (MO #2741; BK 12) Commissioner Guess 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 Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). ORDINANCE ADOPTION APPROVE THE CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF A PORTION OF 252 LOCUST AVENUE Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, 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 consensual annexation of certain tracts of property contiguous to the present city limits, located at 252 Locust Avenue, containing approximately 1.47 acres of land. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (ORD 2023-05-8775; BK 36) ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) AFL- CIO -LOCAL 1586 May 23, 2023 Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AFL- CIO, LOCAL 1586." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement and other associated documents between the City of Paducah and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO- Local 1586. This Agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2026. APPROVE CITY OF PADUCAH, KY FISCAL 2024 BUDGET (7/1/2023 TO 06/30/2024) Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2023, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2024, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: Adopting the City of Paducah annual budget for Fiscal Year July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024, by estimating revenues and resources and appropriating funds for the operation of City Government at $99,258,937, and summarized by fund as follows: AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 98-144 RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98, ARTICLE VI SPECIAL EVENTS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 98, Article VI Special Events of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky to codify the requirements for the issuance of a Special Event Permit, AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 58-32 RELATED TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 58, ARTICLE II, HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends the Human Rights Commission to increase the number of Human Rights FUNDS APPROPRIATIONS 1000 GENERAL $ 46,133,271 2300 MAP 2,035,000 2400 INVESTMENT 6,195,110 2500 TIF 121,000 2000 E911 2,741,125 2700 COURT AWARDS 90,800 2800 ROOM TAX 1,850,000 3000 DEBT 3,732,795 4000 CIP 2,153,725 4200 BOND FUND 17,500,000 5000 SOLID WASTE 6,975,357 5300 TRANSIENT BOAT 137,644 1100 RENTAL 205,505 1200 RADIO DEPR 159,780 7000 FLEET MAINTENANCE 892,520 7100 FLEET LEASE TRUST 2,517,065 7200 INSURANCE 1,350,845 7300 HEALTH INSURANCE 3,534,420 8100 PFPF 852,655 8400 OTHER TRUSTS 80,320 $ 99,258,937 AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 98-144 RELATED TO SPECIAL EVENTS Commissioner Guess offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 98, ARTICLE VI SPECIAL EVENTS OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends Chapter 98, Article VI Special Events of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah, Kentucky to codify the requirements for the issuance of a Special Event Permit, AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE SECTION 58-32 RELATED TO THE HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Guess, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 58, ARTICLE II, HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends the Human Rights Commission to increase the number of Human Rights May 23, 2023 Commissioners to seven (7). The initial appointments shall be staggered with each member appointed thereafter serving for a term of three (3) years. Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summaries Oak Grove Cemetery Updates Parks and Recreation Director Amie Clark presented an overview of upcoming changes to Paducah Code of Ordinances Chapter 26 regarding cemeteries. These changes would affect city -owned Oak Grove Cemetery. Several of the code updates are necessary to reflect current operations while other changes are to match State statues. From the public's perspective, the main changes to the Code as proposed are as follows: • With the exception of service animals, dogs, cats, and other animals are not permitted on cemetery grounds unless confined to a vehicle. • Benches are no longer permitted as monuments. Existing benches will remain until such time it is determined that replacement is necessary. Then, the bench will be replaced with an approved monument. • Services will no longer be permitted on Sundays and holidays. • Updated fees will be $550 per grave plot and $6000-$7500 per mausoleum crypt. Southside Neighborhoods Initiative — Housing and Economic Programs Planning Director Nie Hutchison and Business Development Specialist Melanie Reason outlined proposed incentive programs for the Southside. They thanked the work of the Southside Steering Committee in helping develop these proposed incentives which are divided into two categories: economic opportunity and housing. The economic opportunity incentives would be for Southside businesses employing 50 people or fewer to receive roof stabilization grants or fagade grants for exterior building improvements. Housing incentives are divided into microgrants for home repairs in the Walter Jetton and part of the Uppertown neighborhoods. This would be a 50/50 grant with the maximum match amount of $5000 for exterior projects. The other housing program is for new construction and home rehabilitations with investments of at least $50,000. City funds, with a maximum award of $27,000, would be dispersed as a forgivable, 0% interest loan over a five-year period. COMMENTS City Manager Comments Commended staff who helped make the Lower Town Art & Music Festival a success. It is estimated that around 20,000 people were in attendance. The City of Paducah contributes both monetary and in-kind assistance in the amount of approximately $20,000 Audience Comments • Marvle Robinson — requested that South 8U' Street be renamed to honor her father, Theauther Roberts. • Cathy Coad — made comments about accidents at the Buckner/Pines Road intersection. • Jonathan Gericke — made comments about the improvements along 251h street and the settlement between the City Commission and Commissioner David Guess. • Matthew Roberts — made comments about connecting with city staff via phone. • Regina Topp — made comments about vandalism at 2156 Bridge Street. ADJOURN Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). TIME ADJOURNED: 7:07 p.m. ADOPTED: June 13, 2023 May 23, 2023 p- ok�- George P. Bray, Mayor ATTEST, \ `I✓rrdsay R. Parish, i ity Clerk