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Home My WebLink About07-08-2025July 8, 2025 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, July 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, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (5). INVOCATION Commissioner Henderson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE The Mayor led the pledge. PUBLIC COMMENTS Three County residents signed up to make public comments regarding the flooding in the County: Joe Burkhead, Krystal Tyree, Bonny Joyce Christy. The Mayor addressed the individuals and commented that since this is the third meeting that individuals have shown up to make comments, he is requesting that one person be appointed to speak. Joe Burkhead made comments concerning the "Friends of Island Creek" and the flooding in the County. 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 June 24, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting. I(B) Receive and File Documents Contract File: 1. Contract with PFGW — 90% Design —Paducah Sports Park— MO 43048 (Documents are in Laser Fiche) 2. Employment Agreement with Matthew Wentworth — MO #3058 3. Contract For Services — Paducah Junior College (Community Scholarship Program) — MO #3060 4. Contract For Services — Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau — 2025 Quilt Show Funding — signed by Daron Jordan, City Manager Financials: 1. Paducah Water Financials —November 30, 2024, through May 31, 2025 I(C) Reappointment of Kimberly Yates and Irhonda Lovelace to the Paducah Human Rights Commission. These terms shall expire July 25, 2028. I(D) Personnel Actions I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 3 TO THE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES CONTRACT WITH HDR, INC., FOR THE PADUCAH RIVERFRONT INFRASTRUCTURE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT (BUILD GRANT) FOR $287,100 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CONTRACT MODIFICATION AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO #3064; BK 14 I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF RIGHTWAY JANITORIAL SERVICES, LLC IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $70,000 FOR CUSTODIAL SERVICES FOR PUBLIC RESTROOM FACILITIES IN CITY PARKS WITH ADDITIONAL SERVICES AT UNIT PRICING AS REQUIRED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME O #3065; BK 14 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PAXTON PARK GOLF BOARD, d/b/a PAXTON PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, IN AN AMOUNT OF $100,000 FOR FACILITY OPERATIONS AND AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ISSUE PAYMENT (MO 93066; BK 14) July 8, 2025 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR REPAIRS TO THE SEWER LINE AT THE TRANSIENT BOAT DOCK O #3067; BK 14 I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO PAY KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES FOR WORKERS' COMPENSATION, LIABILITY INSURANCE, AND PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE IN A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $1,239,144.92 FOR THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME O #3068; BK 14 I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH AXON ENTERPRISES, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,508.55 FOR BODYWORN AND IN -VEHICLE CAMERAS FOR THE FIRE DEPARTMENT (MO #3069; BK 14) I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF MINTER ROOFING CO., INC. FOR ROOF AND GUTTER REPLACEMENT OF THE PUBLIC WORKS BUILDING IN THE AMOUNT OF $168,915 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME (MO #3070; BK 14 I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING A MASTER INTERGOVERNMENTAL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING AGREEMENT WITH OMNIA PARTNERS AND AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF ROLL-OUT CONTAINERS, LIDS, AND ADDITIONAL REPLACEMENT PARTS OFF OF THE OMNIA PARTNERS COOPERATIVE PURCHASING CONTRACT WITH TOTER, INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR THE PUBLIC WORKS SOLID WASTE DIVISION MO #3071; BK 141 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). MUNICIPAL ORDERS CONTRACT RENEWAL AND EXPANSION FOR FLOCK SAFETY LICENSE PLATE READERS Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A TWO-YEAR CONTRACT RENEWAL WITH FLOCK SAFETY FOR LICENSE PLATE READERS FOR THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO 43072; BK 14) APPROVE A COMMITMENT OF FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPEC BUILDING Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled "A MUNICIPAL ORDER FORMALIZING THE CITY'S INTENT TO PROVIDE GRANT MATCH FUNDING FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF A SPECULATIVE BUILDING IN PADUCAH." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3073; BK 14) FINAL DETERMINATION RELATING TO THE EMPLOYEE CONCERN PRESENTED BY MATTHEW MEISER IN ACCORDANCE WITH PADUCAH POLICY HR -43 Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ISSUING A FINAL DETERMINATION OF THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS AS IT RELATES TO AN July 8, 2025 EMPLOYEE CONCERN PRESENTED BY MATTHEW MEISER IN ACCORDANCE WITH CITY OF PADUCAH POLICY HR -43." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5). (MO #3074; BK 14) CONSENSUAL ANNEXATION OF 1541 OLIVET CHURCH ROAD AND 6615 BLANDVILLE ROAD Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, AND ACCURATELY DEFINING THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves the consensual annexation of certain tracts of property contiguous to the present city limits, located at 1541 Olivet Church Road and 6615 Blandville Road and containing approximately 2.57 acres. DISCUSSION: Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Presentation about Proposed Changes to Solid Waste Operations "Director of Public Works Chris Yarber presented to the Paducah Board of Commissioners proposed changes to solid waste operations to expand city services and increase operational efficiencies. Below is a summary of several of the PROPOSED changes. • Curbside recycling will be collected on the same day as household garbage. • Curbside recycling will be every other week with a calendar created to show the recycling weeks. Currently, the program is twice per month on Mondays with no collection on the fifth Monday for months with five Mondays. • Brush will be picked up weekly for residents with no need to call in or send a request through an app for collection. There will not be a designated collection day. • Brush will be collected at no additional charge if the collection pile meets specific size standards. There will be a proposed fee of $150 if the brush pile exceeds the size standards. • Residential brush that meets specific size standards will be collected if placed by a contractor. The goal is for these proposed changes, once finalized and approved, to be effective September 1. In July and August, the ordinances and municipal orders will be updated, a communication plan created, and all operational preparations will be finalized. Additional operational changes will be presented in the future including a proposed expansion of the bulk item collection service." Commissioner Smith commended Chris and the Refuse Department on the job they are doing to ensure timely pickup. He said employees are always polite. The Mayor agreed that members of our Refuse Department are essential workers in the City. COMMENTS: Commissioner Thomas addressed those in the audience who spoke and attended regarding the flooding in the County. He asked the City Manager what our "next steps" are. The City Manager commented that the City continues to review Standard Operating Procedures (which are approved by the Corps of Engineers) and the Engineering Department has continued dialog with the COE. He emphasized that every event is different and that you can operate exactly the same July 8, 2025 way for each event. Dialog from the audience continued but the commenters weren't recognized by the Mayor to speak and the comments were not made from the podium microphone. 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: ➢ Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or disciplining of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(0 Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Guess, Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5) RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Paducah Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, 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: 6:37 p.m. ADOPTED: July 22, 2025. George Bray, Mayor ATTES mdsay Parish, qy, Clerk