HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-24-2023 Commission Priorities #1February 24, 2023
At a Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Friday, February 24, 2023, at
12:00 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 Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Guess was
unable to attend (1).
COMMISSION PRIORITIES DISCUSSION
OPENING REMARKS
Mayor Bray and City Manager Daron Jordan welcomed the Commission and City Leadership Team
and thanked everyone for joining the meeting. They commented that this is an important meeting
for the City's budgeting process.
2022 COMMISSION PRIORITIES KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND FURTHER
OPPORTUNITIES
Assistant City Manager Michelle Smolen went over the 2022 Commission Priorities and the key
accomplishments of 2022 including:
• 911 Radio/Tower Upgrades and Operational Funding
o The City issued the joint 911 RFP
o Supported the 911 Joint Committee
• Beautification
0 739 downloads of the Tyler 311 app. Received 1080 Service requests.
o Creative & Cultural Council top priority is a large public art project in 2023
o The Civic Beautification Board is participating the April Earth Day event, updating
Dogwood trail signs/banners and focusing on Welcome to Paducah signs
• Community Growth
o The City and County entered into an interlocal agreement to complete the joint
comprehensive plan
0 6 individuals have moved and received the Remote Workers Incentives
o Upon property owners request, continue Consensual annexations
• Continue Efforts to Improve Operational Efficiencies
o Technology Enhancements
o Elected officials met with leadership team members
o Continue to strive for improvement in the construction development process
• Downtown
0 13 new businesses downtown in 2022
o Appointed new Main Street Board members and held goal setting retreat
o Received National Main Street Accreditation
o Downtown Events
• Housing
o Enhanced the surplus property process
0 196 multifamily units and 56 residential lots were approved by Planning in 2022
o Southside Committee focusing on residential grants
• Minority Inclusion
o Completed organizational -wide DE&I Training
o Murray State partnership
o Sponsorship and partnerships on Juneteenth and August 8t'
o Coordinating efforts with the Paducah Diversity Advisory Board
• Protecting Key Historical and Cultural Resources
o Rhodes Heritage Group developing recommendations for preserving and stewarding
historic assets in our community
o Civic Center Renovation
• Southside
o Southside Steering Committee focusing on residential incentives and improvements
to Coleman Park
• Trails & Bike Path Enhancements
o Pursuing National Park Service grant to assist with public input and developing a
plan for the Greenway Trail expansion
• Continuous Improvement — Stormwater
o $4 million in ARPA funds for the Buckner Lane Bridge Replacement and the South
25"' Street improvement project
o Drainage ditch improvement along Central Avenue
• Continuous Improvement — City Facilities
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o The City allocated $1.1 million over the past budget years to begin facilities
maintenance projects
o The facilities projects from the 2020 facilities study are prioritized and work has
been focused on City Hall basement/sewer and Fire Station improvements
Continuous Improvement — Joint City/County Sportsplex
o The City, County, and Sports Commission Interlocal Agreement
o The Design Team and Work Group are meeting regularly
o Community stakeholder meetings were conducted in November
LEADERSHIP TEAM PRESENTATIONS — TOP TWO PRIORITIES
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Director Pam Spencer presented the following priorities (a copy of the handout is
available in the Minute file):
Focus on accessibility and user enhancement for City website through engagement with
Monsido
• Promotion of Commission Priorities, City Projects, and City Services
CLERK/CX
City Clerk & Director of Customer Experience Lindsay Parish presented the following priorities:
Code of Ordinances Updates — Legal Review, Ethics, Human Rights
Additional Promotion & Education on Kick -Start Meetings, 311, and Special Event
Permitting
ENGINEERING
City Engineer Rick Murphy presented the following priorities (a copy of the handout is available in
the Minute file):
• Stormwater
• Street Rehabilitation
FINANCE
Finance Director Jonathan Perkins presented the following priorities:
• 2020A GOB Spending Plan Completed
• Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Steve Kyle presented the following priorities (a copy of the handout is available in the
Minute file):
• Facilities
• Fire Training Field
HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources Director Stefanie Wilcox presented the following priorities:
• Minority Inclusion
• Policy Updates & Annual Training
PARKS
Parks and Recreation Director Arnie Clark presented the following priorities:
• Parks Department Relocation Efforts
• Noble Park Improvements
PLANNING
Planning Director Nicholas Hutchison presented the following priorities:
• Southside
• Community Growth
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Brian Laird presented the following priorities:
• New Police Facility
• 911 Radio System
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PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Chris Yarber presented the following priorities:
• Building maintenance on City facilities and city -owned rental properties
Downtown restroom facility needs to be replaced
• Beautification of downtown — trash cans, benches, Christmas decorations, etc.
TECHNOLOGY DEPARTMENT
• Modernization of IT infrastructure
Life cycle replacement plan for equipment
• Governance — Policies and procedures for accountability, security controls and education
OPEN DISCUSSION & WRAP UP
City Manager Daron Jordan suggested creating "Top 10" Priorities.
The next Commission Priorities Workshop meeting will be Friday, March 10, 2023 from Noon to
4:30 p.m.
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 Henderson, Smith, Wilson, Mayor Bray (4).
TIME ADJOURNED: Approximately 4:38 pm.
ADOPTED: March 14, 2023
ATTEST:
say Parish, C(i Clerk