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Home My WebLink About06-24-2025June 24, 2025 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, June 24, 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, Mayor Pro - Tem Wilson (4). Mayor Bray was unable to attend. INVOCATION Commissioner Henderson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor Pro -Tem led the pledge. EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS: Planning Director Carol Gault introduced Wes Banks, Planning Department Intern. Engineering Director Greg Guebert introduced Alyssa Blanchard, Engineering Intern. PRESENTATION Pam Spencer, Communications Manager, offered the following summary: Paducah Citizens' Academy Graduation The City of Paducah recognized the graduates of the Paducah Citizens' Academy. Earlier this month, the graduates completed a nine -week voluntary course to learn about local government and Paducah's various departments. The 24 graduates of the 2025 Paducah Citizens' Academy are as follows in alphabetical order: Kelly Alsip; Rebecca Alsip; Hanna Carrico; Gerard Dages; Jennifer Davis; Madalyn Davis; Sam Davis; Chris Dockins; Leighia Eggett; Katie Flowers; Andrew Hunt; Mary Lamble; Dana McAfee; Jason McHaney; Amanda McIntosh; Lauren McMackin; Sharon Mumford; Joel Quimby; Jill Slayden; Dan Slayton; Julie Stayton; Jennifer Swanson; Joseph Taylor; and Arnie Tooley. PUBLIC COMMENTS Joe Burkhead and William Joyce commented in recent flooding in the County. Charles Hamilton commented on local tourism advertisement. MAYOR PRO -TEM REMARKS Mayor Pro -Tem Wilson commented on the Paducah Sun article regarding the GPED spec building in Industrial Park West. As far as she knows we have not heard from the County regarding our 50150 funding proposal. Commissioner Smith agrees that the funding should be equal participation between the County and City. CONSENT AGENDA Mayor Pro -Tem Wilson asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for separate consideration. No items were removed. Mayor Pro -Tem Wilson asked the City Clerk to read the items on the Consent Agenda. I(A) Approve Minutes for the June 10, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting. I(B) Receive and File Documents Contract File: 1. Mutually Agreeable Staffing Agreement — TempsPlus, Inc. — MO #3033 2. Participation Addendum — NASPO ValuePoint (Xybix Systems) — MO #3040 3. Transfer of Maintenance Rights for KY 3238 (Water Street) from Commonwealth of Kentucky to City of Paducah (ORD 2023-05-8773) 4. Communications International — purchased off previous contract — Quote — MO 93044 June 24, 2025 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 Pro - Tem Wilson (4). MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS — DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES — MAINTENANCE BUILDING FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order, entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR A NEW MAINTENANCE BUILDING FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas and Mayor Pro - Tem Wilson (4). (MO #3061; BK 14) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RESTROOM FACILITY AT ROBERT COLEMAN PARK Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order, entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESTROOM FACILITY AT ROBERT COLEMAN PARK." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas and Mayor Pro - Tem Wilson (4). (MO #3062; BK 14) Financials: 1. Letter of Engagement — Williams Williams & Lentz — GPED audit I(C) Personnel Actions I(D) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE JOB GRADE SCHEDULE FOR THE EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. (MO #3055; BK 14 I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE POSITION AND PAY SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026. MO #3056; BK 14 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING THE TITLE VI PROGRAM PLAN FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH FOR JULY 1, 2025 THROUGH NNE 30, 2026. (MO #3057; BK 14 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND POLICE OFFICER MATTHEW WENTWORTH, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAME. MO #3058; BK 14 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR A NON-EXCLUSIVE TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE IN PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, IN ACCORDANCE WITH CHAPTER 108 "TELECOMMUNICATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES. MO 43059; BK 14 I(1) A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH AUTHORIZING AN FY2025 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC., FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $100,000, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE SAID CONTRACT, THE MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING REGARDING THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM, AND ANY OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED THERETO. O #3060; 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 Pro - Tem Wilson (4). MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS — DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES — MAINTENANCE BUILDING FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order, entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION SERVICES FOR A NEW MAINTENANCE BUILDING FOR THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas and Mayor Pro - Tem Wilson (4). (MO #3061; BK 14) AUTHORIZE THE CITY MANAGER TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF RESTROOM FACILITY AT ROBERT COLEMAN PARK Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order, entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A RESTROOM FACILITY AT ROBERT COLEMAN PARK." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas and Mayor Pro - Tem Wilson (4). (MO #3062; BK 14) June 24, 2025 SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH PUBLIC SCHOOLS Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order, entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM FOR SCHOOL YEAR 2025." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas and Mayor Pro - Tem Wilson (4). (MO #3063; BK 14) ORDINANCE ADOPTION FY2025 BUDGET AMENDMENT — HEALTH INSURANCE FUND Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners adopt 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: • Transfer $710,000 from the Health Insurance Funds' fund balance to the FY2025 Health Insurance Claims Account. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas and Mayor Pro - Tem Wilson (4) (ORD 2025-06-8848; BK 37) COMMENTS: City Manager Jordan wanted to remind citizens that there is an active construction zone at the Riverfront as a part of the ongoing BUILD grant project. One lane of Water Street is closed and construction workers are in the area. He urged caution when driving. He also stated that the driving of the pier pilings will begin in about a week, and will be very noisy throughout that process ADJOURN Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the meeting be adjourned. TIME ADJOURNED: 5:43 p.m. ADOPTED: July 8, 2025 , Sandra Wilson, Mayor Pro -Tem ATTEST: J 0—,, 5 �L lam" ay Parish, -ity Clerk