HomeMy WebLinkAbout04-08-2025April 8, 2025
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, April 8, 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 unable to attend the meeting.
INVOCATION
Commissioner Thomas led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the pledge.
PROCLAMATION
Mayor Bray presented a Proclamation to 911 Manager Ariana Kitty and several members of the
Paducah -McCracken 911 Service proclaiming April 13 through 19 as National Public
Telecommunicators Week.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following made comments concerning the recent flooding in the County:
Myron Scott
Casey Heilig
Shannon Santollo
MAYOR'S REMARKS -
Mayor Bray urged everyone that uses commercial airlines (even if it's just once a year) to take
the survey by Barkley Regional.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for
separate consideration. Item I(E) was removed for separate discussion. Mayor Bray asked
the City Clerk to read the remaining items on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the March 25, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting.
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Deed File:
Commissioner's Deed — 1801 Guthrie Avenue, 737 Goebel Avenue and 720 Joe
Bryan Drive (Full Gospel Tabernacle location) - MO #3016
Contract File:
1. Memorandum of Understanding — Trails End Development, LLC — ORD
2025-03-8837
2. Release Agreement— Evrard Company, Inc. —Dog Park — MO #2833
Financials:
1. Barkley Regional Airport Authority Financial Statements for the years ended
June 30, 2024 and 2023
I(C)
Appointment of Tab Brockman to the Brooks Stadium Commission, to replace Chris
Cappock, who resigned. Said term shall expire December 31, 2027.
I(D)
Personnel Actions
I(E)
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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, and Mayor Bray
(4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
DECLARATION AND SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 729 SOUTH
13T11 STREET
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 729 SOUTH On' STREET, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO
BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ACCEPTING THE BID OF SHELLIA KIRKENDOLL OF
TEDDY BEAR DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE DOLLAR ($1) AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray
(4). (MO #3030; BK 14)
APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO THE DEVLEOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
C.I.R.CO. FOR 318 BROADWAY
Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled: A MUNICIPAL ORDER APROVING AN
ADDENDUM TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, C.I.R.CO PROPERTIES, LLC, AND 314 CONDOMINIUMS
ASSOCIATION CORPORATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 324 BROADWAY
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray
(4). (MO #3032; BK 14)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
AMEND CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OR 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 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
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for separate discussion.
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION FOR A 2025 KENTUCK LEAGUE OF CITIES WORKERS
COMPENSATION SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 TOWARD
REIMBURSEMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT FOR THE
FIRE DEPARTMENT, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY
KLCIS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SAME. (MO #3031; 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, and Mayor Bray
(4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
DECLARATION AND SALE OF SURPLUS PROPERTY LOCATED AT 729 SOUTH
13T11 STREET
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE
REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 729 SOUTH On' STREET, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO
BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, ACCEPTING THE BID OF SHELLIA KIRKENDOLL OF
TEDDY BEAR DEVELOPMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF ONE DOLLAR ($1) AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray
(4). (MO #3030; BK 14)
APPROVE AN ADDENDUM TO THE DEVLEOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH
C.I.R.CO. FOR 318 BROADWAY
Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled: A MUNICIPAL ORDER APROVING AN
ADDENDUM TO THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, C.I.R.CO PROPERTIES, LLC, AND 314 CONDOMINIUMS
ASSOCIATION CORPORATION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 324 BROADWAY
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray
(4). (MO #3032; BK 14)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
AMEND CHAPTER 42 OF THE CODE OR 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 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
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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.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray
(4). (ORD No. 2025-04-8841; BK 37)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
AMEND FY25 CITY BUDGET TO INCREASE REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES FOR
THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT FUND BY $200,000
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
ORDINANCE NO. 2024-06-8815, ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY
OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR
JULY 1, 2024, THROUGH JUNE 30, 2025, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND
RESOURCES AND APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY
GOVERNMENT." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the annual budget for the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, and ending June 30, 2025, as adopted by Ordinance No.
2024-06-8815, be amended by the following re -appropriations:
• Increase revenues and expenditures for the CDBG Fund by $200,000
Budget Discussion — Personnel
As the Fiscal Year 2026 budget is being developed for implementation on July 1, budget topics
are being discussed at various Commission Meetings. At the previous meeting, the Board
discussed the Investment Fund. At this meeting, Finance Director Jonathan Perkins provided an
overview of the budget required to maintain 288 full-time city personnel funded through the
General Fund.
When reviewing the General Fund budget, the main operating fund for City services,
approximately 66 percent of the projected fiscal year 2026 budget is for personnel. That amount
includes salaries, benefits, health insurance, retirement costs, and overtime pay. The top two
departments for personnel costs are the police and fire departments which together total 63
percent of the personnel budget.
In reviewing personnel costs over the past few years from the General Fund, the cost for fiscal
year 2022 was $27.3 million. The projected personnel budget for fiscal year 2026 is
approximately $34 million. The size of the workforce has remained fairly consistent with 283
full-time employees funded from the General Fund in fiscal year 2022 and 288 full-time
employees for the current fiscal year. Personnel costs are averaging a 5 percent increase each
fiscal year.
Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Plan Presentation
Director of Planning Carol Gault and Planner I Palmer Stroup provided a preview of the
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Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Plan which has been under development for the
past few months. Revitalizing the Southside is a priority of the Paducah Board of
Commissioners. This plan is an extension and expansion of the work that has been done since
2022 to revitalize the Southside. At that time, the Southside Steering Committee was created,
and then in 2023, the Southside Incentive program was developed which offered home
beautification microgrants and new construction and major rehabilitation grants.
The original programming area for the incentive program was 454 parcels in the Walter Jetton
and Uppertown neighborhoods. Since 2023, one new home has been completed, three new
homes are committed to be built, and six homes are under contract (four new construction and
two major rehabs).
This newly developed Housing Plan outlines strategies and tools to stabilize and grow the
housing conditions in the Southside. Due to the size of the Southside with its 3678 parcels, there
will be phases of revitalization. The Phase I Program Area includes and expands the existing
incentive area in the Walter Jetton and Uppertown Neighborhoods. It contains 1061 parcels
which includes 405 vacant properties. It has 83 square city blocks which extend from Kentucky
Avenue to Caldwell Street and from the train tracks to South Yd Street.
The second Phase of the Housing plan will be adjacent to and south of Phase I. It contains 841
parcels which includes 253 vacant properties.
Program success will be measured by a reduction in the vacant surplus property, increased
density of new homes and new businesses, and an interest in the Southside outside of the
programming area.
To facilitate the revitalization of the Southside, incentives will continue to be offered and
expanded with new construction and major rehabilitation incentives, homes repair microgrants,
developer incentives, and home buyer incentives. The City is proud that Community Financial
Services Bank (CFSB) is partnering in this program.
The next steps for the Southside Neighborhood Revitalization Housing Plan include
requirements by the State (KRS 99.37) to formally adopt the plan. The next step will be a
presentation at the April 14 Planning Commission Meeting and then a public hearing at a May
meeting of the Planning Commission. The City Commission will take up an ordinance to adopt
the plan in May.
Over the next three months, the community can expect to see various engagement and education
efforts to partner with developers and to communicate with the neighborhoods.
REMARKS:
City Manager
Reminded the public that the next meeting will be on April 21, 2025 NOT April 22,
2025.
Commended employees for their efforts during the recent storms, floodgate installation,
etc. He is very proud of the Team
Mayor Bray
• Commented on the flooding situation. It doesn't look like the river will Crest as high as
predicted, but people are going to be displaced for a while.
• Mayor also commended city staff for their efforts in getting the floodgates installed.
• Commented that he plans to reach out to the McCracken Fiscal Court and to Emergency
Management to review our response to the flooding situation to see where we can
improve the next time something happens. Communication is key for a quick and
proper response.
Commissioner Henderson
• He is excited about the information they received tonight regarding Southside
revitalization.
• He wanted to comment on how well informed the Commission stayed during the weather.
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They were constantly receiving updates on storms, river stage, etc. from our emergency
responders.
Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
➢ A specific proposal by a business entity where public discussion of
the subject matter would jeopardize the location, retention, expansion
or upgrading of a business entity, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g)
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray
(4).
Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, 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: 7:10 p.m.
ADOPTED: April 21, 2025
George Bray, Mayor
ATTEST:
C
say Parish, Cly
Clerk