HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-11-2025March 11, 2025
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, March 11,
2025, 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 City Clerk, Lindsay Parish, the following
the following answered to their names: Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor
Bray (4). Commissioner Wilson was representing the City at a Waste Management conference
in Phoenix, Arizona, and was unable to attend.
INVOCATION
Commissioner Henderson led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the pledge.
ADDITION
Added to the Consent Agenda — Appointments to the Forest Hills Village Board.
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION
Stefanie Wilcox introduced Jeremy Leidecker, Risk Manager.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Bray presented a Proclamation to Dylan Dixon, from NeuroRestorative, to proclaim May
2025 Brain Injury Awareness Month.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Johnny Draffen — his church is interested in the property at 1801 Guthrie Avenue.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for
separate consideration. No items were removed. Mayor Bray asked the City Clerk to read
the items on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the Special Called Meetings of the Board of Commissioners for
Februar 21, ebruary 22 and March 4, 2025.
I(B)
Appointment of Ted Turner to the Paducah Golf Commission Storm Wilson to replace
Rick Loyd, whose term has expired. Said terms shall expire March 26, 2029.
I(C)
_Appointment of the following to the Forest Hills Village Board: Brad Arterburn and
Shirley Walker, said terms shall expire May 6 2026• John Bryan Carner and Robert
"Buz" Smith, said terms shall expire May 6 2027• and Paul King and Melissa Yates
said terms ex ire May 6 2028.
I(D)
Personnel Actions
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING MUNICIPAL ORDER NO. 1802 "A
SCHEDULE OF FEES FOR OAK GROVE CEMETERY AND MAUSOLEUM"
PURSUANT TO CHAPTER 26, CEMETERIES, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY. (MO 43022; BK 14)
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE
MCCRACKEN COUNTY SPORTS TOURISM COMMISSION TO AUTHORIZE A
CONTRACT MODIFICATION TO THE DESIGN CONTRACT WITH PECK,
FLANNERY, GREAM, WARREN, LLC FOR THE PADUCAH SPORTS PARK
PROJECT. MO #3023; BK 14
I(G)
MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING A 2025 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
BLOCK GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $200,000 THROUGH THE DEPARTMENT
FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT FOR THE FOUR RIVERS BEHAVIORAL
HEALTH'S CENTERPOINT RECOVERY CENTER AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL REQUIRED GRANT AWARD DOCUMENTS
MO 93024; BK 14
March 11, 2025
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray
(4).
AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06-8781— CHAPTER 26 "CEMETERIES" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY.
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 26,
"CEMETERIES", ARTICLES I AND II OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance amends
Chapter 26, "Cemeteries" of the Code of Ordinances, to modify language related to maintenance
and hours of operation, including dates that are not available for services.
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
Discussion of Paducah Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant
"Projects and Grants Coordinator Hope Reasons provided an overview of the National Park
Service Paul Bruhn Historic Revitalization Grant. The City officially accepted the grant in
September 2024, and the grant does not require a local match. The grant's purpose is to foster
economic development in rural communities through the rehabilitation of local historic buildings
and resources. Examples of possible projects include building stabilization, fagade
improvements, roofs, HVAC, ADA accessibility, electrical, and plumbing.
The total amount of funding awarded to the City is $750,000 with the grant funding period
running through September 30, 2027, to use the funds. Out of our funding award, $650,000 is
allocated for awarding subgrants for building preservation to local building owners with the
remaining $100,000 for technical assistance.
The City of Paducah is in the process of developing the application process to distribute the
funds through subgrants. This application process will need to be approved by the National Park
Service before Paducah can open up the application period. Reasons is hopeful that the subgrant
application period will begin in May. The initial discussion is to provide subgrants in the amount
of $50,000 to $100,000.
To be eligible for a subgrant, properties must be included within and contributing to a National
Register District or individually listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Properties that
are not yet listed in the National Register may still be awarded subgrants. However, they must be
listed in the National Register by the end of the grant period in September 2027.
There are three eligible program areas for Paducah: 1) Downtown Historic Commercial District;
2) Market House Historical District; and 3) Southside. Properties that may be eligible for the
grant include commercial, multi -unit residential, mixed use, educational, churches, and
nonprofits. Only existing structures are eligible. Single family residential properties are not
eligible.
For the subgrant awards, all applicants will be required to submit a minimum 10 percent cash
match based on the total cost of the proposed project. Applicants that commit to a higher match
amount will score higher during the evaluation process. Other criteria that will be reviewed in the
application process include the project's economic and visual impacts. Projects that restore a
building's original historic character also will be prioritized."
City Manager
There are barricades at the entrance of City Hall due to concrete issues on the ceiling of the
porch area. It is blocked from public access due to safety concerns.
March 11, 2025
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
➢ Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency
KRS 61.810(1)(c)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4)
RECONVENE
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the
Paducah Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4)
ADJOURN
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the
meeting be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4)
TIME ADJOURNED: 5:50 p.m.
ADOPTED: March 25, 2025
ATTEST:
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