HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-25-2025March 25, 2025
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, March 25,
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, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Smith led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the pledge.
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION
Greg Goebert introduced new employee, Andrew Shelton, Engineering Technician.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Bray' resented a Proclamation to Donna Reeder and A.J. Garnett of LiveWell
Community Health Services proclaiming March 25, 2025, HIV Awareness Day.
PRESENTATION
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following Summary:
Budget Presentation from Paducah -McCracken County 911 Administrative Board
"Jeff Parker, chairman of the Paducah -McCracken County 911 Administrative Board, provided a
presentation about the upcoming fiscal year 2026 budget for the Paducah -McCracken County
911 Service which operates as a division of the Paducah Police Department. The expenses for the
current fiscal year are approximately $3.8 million. However, the proposed budget for the
upcoming fiscal year which begins July 1 is lower at approximately $3.34 million, a 12 percent
reduction. The difference between the two budgets is due to one-time purchases that occurred
during the current fiscal year.
In reviewing revenue sources for the current fiscal year (FY2025), the City contributed $1.713
million with the County contributing $1.257 million. The remaining revenue sources include
telecommunications taxes, Commercial Mobile Radio Service (CMRS) from the state, and grant
funding.
The newly created 911 Parcel Fee revenue source will ease the burden on the City and County
general fund accounts for fiscal year 2026. Parker said the 911 Parcel Fee and other expected
revenue sources will cover the vast majority of the expenses with the City and County covering a
shortfall of approximately $466,470. The 911 Parcel Fee may be amended in the future to avoid
the need to cover shortfalls from the City and County general funds."
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Bill Dunn, McCracken County Property Valuation Administrator made comments about PVA
joining the GIS Consortium, and recognized Eric Stuber for his work.
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.
March 25, 2025
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the March 11, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting.
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Special Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners —
March 4, 2025
2. Letter dated February 4, 2025, regarding possible conflict of interest — Carol
Gault — condo construction 608, 610 and 612 Broadway
Contract File:
1. Contract Modification #1 — Sprinturf, LLC —Paducah Sports Park— MO
#3008
2. Contract Modification 41 — A&K Constriction — Paducah Sports Park —
MO #3009
3. Contract Modification #1 — Musco Sports Lighting, LLC — Paducah
Sports Park — MO #3010
4. Memorandum of Understanding — NextOp, Inc. and City of Paducah —
MO #3015
5. Contract with HdL — MO 93018
6. Contract Modifications 1-6 — A&K Construction — Tech Building —
MO #3019
7. Hotel Metropolitan Co -Stewardship Agreement Contract with
UpperTown Heritage Foundation - — MO 43021
Financials:
1. Kemper CPA Group Report —State of Kentucky Exhibit D-1 —Certificate of
Independent Public Accountants of Capital investment form.
2. Transit Authority of the City of Paducah— Financial Statement with Auditor's
Report — Year Ended June 30, 2024
3. 2025A — General Obligation Bonds Documents ORD 2024-01-8833
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Personnel Actions
I(D)
Reappointment of Cindy Ragland, Basis Drossos and Cheryl Sullivan to the Creative
and Cultural Council. Said terms shall expire March 24, 2026, and March 24, 2028,
res ectivel .
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR AND
ACCEPTANCE OF A 2025-2026 KENTUCKY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE
MANAGEMENT IN AN AMOUNT OF $50,251, TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE
CITY/COUNTY ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN-UP DAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS AND AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH McCRACKEN COUNTY FOR SAID GRANT
(MO #3025, BK 14)
I(F)
MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR A CRUMB
RUBBER GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $43,650 THROUGH THE KENTUCKY
DEPARTMENT OF WASTE MANAGEMENT FOR POUR IN PLACE RUBBER
SURFACING AT KEILER PARK, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME. (MO #3026, BK 14)
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE
PAYMENT TO THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY PVA IN THE AMOUNT OF
$49,941.86 FOR THE GIS CONSORTIUM'S PORTION OF THE AERIAL
IMAGERY OF MCCRACKEN COUNTY, MO #3027, BK 14
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the items
on the consent agenda be adopted as presented.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5).
March 25, 2025
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
ADOPT 2025-2026 CITY COMMISSION PRIORITIES
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled: "A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ADOPTING THE CITY COMMISSION PRIORITIES FOR THE
CALENDAR YEARS 2025 AND 2026."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3028, BK 14)
AUTHORIZE JOINT LETTER OF SUPPORT WITH McCRACKEN COUNTY FISCAL
COURT — GPED APPLICATION FOR GRANT FUNDING FOR NEW SPEC
BUILDING
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled: "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO ISSUE A JOINT LETTER WITH THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY JUDGE
EXECUTIVE IN SUPPORT OF A GRANT APPLICATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A SPECULATIVE BUILDING BY GREATER PADUCAH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
AND EXPRESSING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROVIDE FUNDING FOR THE PROJECT,
SUBJECT TO FUTURE COMMISSION APPROVAL."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5).
(MO 43029,13K 14)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
AMEND CHAPTER 43 OF THE CODE OR ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH,KENTUCKY
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
42 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH." This Ordinance is
summarized as follows: This ordinance amendment updates procedures associated with code
enforcement and nuisances in the City of Paducah in order to conform to amendments to the
relevant statutes and regulations since Chapter 42 was last updated. Language is added to limit
extensions provided to property owners to bring property up to Code and to permit Code
Officials to request that violations be heard by the Code Enforcement Board. This ordinance
amendment also updates filing and fees consistent with increased costs associated with
administration and filing. This ordinance is amended to add a codified mechanism for the
procurement of administrative search warrants which will enable code enforcement officials to
enter upon and to conduct inspections of private premises within the City in order to ensure
compliance with minimum fire, housing, and sanitation standards, while ensuring oversight of a
detached magistrate, by requiring a sworn affidavit and application setting forth the basis
therefore, the grounds for issuance, contents of the warrant, and execution thereof. Provisions are
added to define "enclosed building," in reference to vehicles and appliances, and to declare
return of a junked vehicle or appliance following abatement or removal pursuant to ordinance to
be a violation. The ordinance amendment adds a provision declaring illegal, dilapidated, or
obsolete signs to be nuisances. The amendment adds language permitting the Battalion Chief to
act in place of the Deputy Chief in charge of the Fire Prevention Division in event of the Deputy
Chief's absence. Finally, this amendment updates provisions related to residential rental
occupancy permits, requiring annual inspection of rental premises, removing provisions for
temporary permits, clarifying appeal rights as may be applicable under the KRS Chapter 227 or
815 KAR 10:060, and providing that a landlord's failure to cooperate in rental inspections shall
be cause for suspension, revocation or denial of rental occupancy permits.
March 25, 2025
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
AMEND ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06-8781— CHAPTER 26 "CEMETERIES" OF THE
CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY.
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5).
(ORD 2025-03-8840; BK 37)
Communications Manager Pam Spencer offered the following summary:
Police Department Deflection Program Update
"Paducah Police Chief Brian Laird provided an update on the Department's Deflection Team
which has been in place since last summer. The Deflection Team, which includes Deflection
Specialist Allison Blackwell and Deflection Officer Matthew Wentworth, work to reduce police
contacts with people who may have mental health or substance abuse crises by working with
these individuals by building relationships and connecting them with community stakeholders
who promote recovery and mental health stability. This work provides needed assistance to the
individuals with the goal of deflecting away from incarceration. Seventy-five percent of
Blackwell's salary is funded by opioid abatement settlement funds.
In reviewing the statistics from 2024, more than 33,000 people had contact with emergency
services in Paducah with 28 of those people having more than 30 contacts during the year. The
top ten people who reached out to emergency services in 2024 averaged 59 contacts.
To determine who may benefit from the assistance of the Deflection Team, the Team reviews
individuals who have a high volume of police interactions and a drug history. They also receive
referrals from officers and through community outreach. Once someone has been identified, the
Deflection Team works to build a relationship by checking -in daily, helping the person satisfy
their basic needs, and linking them with resources through partnerships with approximately three
dozen organizations.
The Team currently has more than 50 clients. In the last quarter of 2024, the Team made more
than 226 contacts and visited the Community Kitchen 90 times. Since the beginning of the
program, there has been a 20 percent decrease in client contacts with police and emergency
services. The Deflection Team's assistance is helping the clients find coping mechanisms and
support without calling for police and emergency assistance.
Chief Laird outlined a few barriers to the deflection program's success. Some clients don't want
mental health or medical services. Plus, appointment scheduling can be a challenge. Laird also
mentioned that most clients need housing or identification. As the Deflection Team looks
forward, they want to work to establish a rapid connection to medication and treatment, a
streetside connection, with a goal of providing services in less than 48 hours. Chief Laird would
like to increase the team by adding another Deflection Specialist."
Budget Discussion — Investment Fund
"As the Fiscal Year 2026 budget is being developed, budget topics will be discussed at various
Commission Meetings. The new fiscal year begins July 1. At this meeting, Finance Director
Jonathan Perkins provided an overview of the Investment Fund.
Each year, the city sets aside 25 percent of the annual payroll tax received into a separate fund
March 25, 2025
called the Investment Fund. For the current fiscal year (FY 2025), the Investment Fund
expenditures are divided into the following categories:
• Debt service (15 percent)
• Ongoing agency commitments (15 percent) — GPED, Barkley Regional Airport, Grant -in -
Aid, Sprocket, Community Scholarship Foundation, etc.
• Recurring capital (32 percent) — paving of roadways, maintenance and improvements of
city facilities, demolitions, etc.
• Other ongoing initiatives (16 percent) — Southside Development, Downtown Programs,
etc.
• One-time projects (22 percent)
The revenue projection for the upcoming fiscal year is $6.97 million. However, there is an
expected increase in debt service payments."
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
➢ Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by
KRS 61.810(1)(b)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor
Bray (5).
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, Wilson, Thomas, and Mayor
Bray (5),
ADJOURN
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the
meeting be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5),
TIME ADJOURNED: 7:13 p.m.
ADOPTED: April 8, 2025
ATTEST:
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