HomeMy WebLinkAbout07-22-2025July 22, 2025
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, July 22, 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, and Smith, and Mayor Bray (3).
Commissioners Wilson and Thomas were unable to attend the meeting (2).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Smith led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the pledge.
PRESENTATIONS:
Employee recognition
Police Chief Brian Laird presented a Meritorious Service Award to Officer Brooke Adams
for her bravery and actions during the June 29 active shooter incident at the Greyhound bus
station.
Duchess Presentation
Mayor George Bray presented a Duchess of Paducah to Pam Russell for her 33 years in the music
industry. After retiring from a successful career in Nashville, Russell is returning to her hometown
of Paducah. Earlier this year, Russell was named to the SOURCE Nashville Hall of Fame.
Assistant Director of Parks Greg Shelton and Public Works Director Chris Yarber introduced the
Summer Youth Program participants.
ADDITIONS:
City Manager Daron Jordan made an addition to the Agenda. Item II(B). Municipal Order
Approving a Contract with MakeMyMove.
MAYOR'S REMARKS:
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary:
Retirement of Finance Director Jonathan Perkins
Mayor George Bray invited the community to a retirement celebration in honor of Finance
Director Jonathan Perkins. Perkins is retiring at the end of this month after serving as Paducah's
Finance Director for more than 34 years. The public retirement reception will be Wednesday,
July 30 from 2 until 4 in the atrium of Paducah's City Hall. Perkins, a certified public
accountant, began his tenure in Paducah in March 1991 after serving in various roles in Missouri
and Georgia including the Assistant Finance Director for Savannah, Georgia.
Mayor George Bray said, "Jonathan brought a wealth of experience with him to Paducah and
continued to grow in the more than three decades serving our community. We thank you,
Jonathan, for helping Paducah achieve the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting for 34 consecutive years in addition to our strong bond rating. Your
commitment to financial soundness and transparency has made our community and city
government stronger. Jonathan's commitment to excellence, integrity, and public service has left
an indelible mark on our city. Throughout your tenure you have always gone above and beyond
to serve the residents of Paducah with professionalism. Your work on behalf of our organization
is inspirational to other team members, and our citizens, and has served to enhance our
community."
July 22, 2025
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for
separate consideration. Commissioner Smith requested that Item I(H) be 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 July 9, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting.
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
April 4, 2025 — Determination of Noncompetitive Negotiation Emergency Procurement —
Rental Agreement with Xylem, Inc. — temporary pumps
Contract File:
1. Contract with Downtown Development Inc. (Main Street) — MO #3053
2. Title VI Program Plan — MO 43057
3. Memorandum of Understanding — Community Scholarship Program — MO #3060
4. Agreement between City of Paducah and the Paducah Public School System — School
Resource Officer—MO #3063
5. Contract For Services — Rightway Janitorial Services — MO #3065
6. Contract For Services — Paxton Park — MO #3066
7. Axon Enterprise, Inc. — Fire Department — Signed by Daron Jordan City Manager.
Expenditure approved - MO #3069
8. Contract For Services — HDR Engineering — Permit Reevaluation — ORD 2025-05-
8845
9. Master Services Agreement — MGT Impact Solutions — Executive Recruitment for
Finance Director — Signed by Daron Jordan
10. Contract For Services — Wall to Wall Mural Board $19,000 — signed by Amie Clark,
Parks and Recreation Director
11. Contract with River Heritage Museum (through June 30, 2025) $4,000 — signed by
Michelle Smolen, Assistant City Manager
Bids and Proposals File:
1. Janitorial Services in Parks and Public restrooms
a. Rightway Janitorial Services —MO #3065
2. Roofing and Gutter Replacement for Public Works Building
a. Minter Roofing Co., Inc. — MO #3070 ($168,915)
b. Chambers Roofing Company, Inc.
c. Atlas Roofing Contractors, Inc.
d. Genesis Roofing
I(C)
Reappointment of Jill Durham, Storm Wilson and J. Wayne Armbruster to the Civic
Beautification Board. Said terms shall expire July 1, 2029
I(D)
Appointment of Jennifer Swanson to the Code Enforcement Board, to replace Tim Meadows,
whose term expired. Said term shall expire July 22, 2028.
I(E)
Appointment of Rachel Robinson to the Paducah Human Rights Commission, to replace
Christa Dubrock, whose term expired. Said term shall expire July 25, 2028.
I(F)
Personnel Actions
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT
WITH PADUCAH TRANSIT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF $215,000 FOR PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES (MO#3075;BK14)
I(H)
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SERVI!'L'S WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, P2�G , FC)R PM GGnllT JAR)AiTTV
SCHOLARSHIP D SHIP PP OGD A T ii IN THE AMOUNT OF S 100,000
Commissioner Smith requested to remove for separate discussion
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 816 SOUTH
12TH STREET, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY,
TRANSFERRING THE PROPERTY WITHOUT COMPENSATION TO PADUCAH
ALLIANCE OF NEIGHBORS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SAME MO#3077; BK 14
I(J)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1201
OSCAR CROSS AVENUE, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY,
TRANSFERRING THE PROPERTY WITHOUT COMPENSATION TO PADUCAH
ALLIANCE OF NEIGHBORS FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SAME MO#3078; BK 14
July 22, 2025
I(K)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE CERTIFICATE
OF APPROVAL FOR A PLAN OF FINANCING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF BONDS BY THE
KENTUCKY BOND DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF BAPTIST
HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. AND ITS AFFILIATES O#3079; BK 14
I(L)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) HEIL HALF PACK
IIIGH COMPACTION FRONT LOADER 28 CUBIC YARD BODY MOUNTED ON A 2026
MACK TERRA PRO FROM STRINGFELLOW IN THE AMOUNT OF $379,868.56
THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT MO#3080; BK 14
I(M)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) PAC -MAC KBF-20
BRUSH LOADER MOUNTED ON A 2025 FREIGHTLINER M2 106 PLUS FROM
STRINGFELLOW IN THE AMOUNT OF $229,337 THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT
MO#3081; BK 14
I(N)
AMUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF ONE (1) SIDE ARM MACK
LR MCNEILUS 28 -YARD ZR FROM ATLANTIC, IN THE AMOUNT OF $438,751.70
THROUGH THE SOURCEWELL COOPERATIVE PURCHASING PROGRAM
PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT O#3082; BK 14
1(0)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE
PAYMENT TO HUTSON, INC., FOR THE PURCHASE OF ONE JOHN DEERE 5100 E
CAB TRACTOR IN THE AMOUNT OF $72,290.30, AND A 520M LOADER IN THE
AMOUNT OF $6,190.96, FOR USE BY THE FLOODWALL DIVISION, AND ONE (1)
JOHN DEERE Z920M ZTRAK IN THE AMOUNT OF $12,270.94 FOR USED BY THE
PARKS DEPARTMENT, FOR A TOTAL AMOUNT OF $90,752.20, AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO#3083; BK 14)
I(P)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID FOR SALE TO THE CITY OF ONE (1)
CREW CAB DUMP TRUCK IN THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $95,665, FOR USE BY THE
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT, STREET DIVISION, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME MO#3084; BK 14
I(Q)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACCEPTING THE BID OF LINWOOD MOTORS FOR SALE TO
THE CITY OF PADUCAH NINE (9) PATROL SUV' S IN AN AMOUNT OF $56,000 EACH
AND ONE DETECTIVE SUV IN THE AMOUNT OF $52,000, FORA TOTAL AMOUNT
OF $556,000, FOR USE BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT FOR SAME
(MO#3085; BK 14)
I(R)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A DECLARATION
OF TRUST AND TRUST PARTICIPATION AGREEMENT WITH THE KENTUCKY
LEAGUE OF CITIES INSURANCE SERVICES FOR THE WORKER'S COMPENSATION
TRUST (M09 086; BK 14)
I(S)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A STATEWIDE EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT MUTUAL AID AND
ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT IN4n#3087; 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, and Mayor Bray (3).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
FY2026 CONTRACT WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR COLLEGE, INC. FOR THE
COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
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 CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH PADUCAH JUNIOR
COLLEGE, INC., FOR THE COMMUNITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT
OF $100,000."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson and Mayor Bray. (2) Nays
Commissioner Smith (1). (MO 93075; BK 14)
July 22, 2025
AUTHORIZE THE CITY TO PROVIDE LOCAL MATCH FUNDING AND SERVE AS
THE GRANTEE FOR KPDI GRANT FOR SPECULATIVE BUILDING
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, 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, and Mayor Bray (3). (MO
#3088; BK 14)
CONTRACT WITH "MAKEMYMOVE"
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH TMAP, LLC, DBA MAKEMYMOVE, IN THE
AMOUNT OF $20,000 FOR TALENT ATTRACTION PROGRAM SERVICES."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, and Mayor Bray (3).
(MO #3089; BK 14)
SOUTHSIDE REVITALIZATION PLAN
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING AND
APPROVING THE "SOUTHSIDE REVITALIZATION PLAN, " ESTABLISHING AND
DESIGNATING THE "SOUTHSIDE PROGRAM AREA,"AND DESIGNATING THE
URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY OF PADUCAH
WITH THE AUTHORITY TO IMPLEMENT THE PLAN AND OVERSEE THE
ADMINISTRATION OF THE PLAN FOR THE REVITALIZATION OF THE SOUTHSIDE
PROGRAM AREA." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance adopts the
Southside Revitalization Plan as an addendum to the City of Paducah Comprehensive Plan. The
development/program area is located within the City and is hereby established and designated as
the "Southside Program Area." The Southside Program Area, as described in the Plan consists
of eight main neighborhoods: Walter Jetton, Uppertown, River Park, Kolb Park, Farley Place,
Littleville, Dolly McNutt, and Ella Munal, and covers 3.30 square miles and contains 3,678
parcels of land.
DISCUSSION
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary:
Discussion of Strengthening Civic Engagement through Compensation of Boards and
Commissions
"City Clerk & Director of Customer Experience Lindsay Parish provided an overview of current
compensation practices for the City's various boards and commissions. Currently, the City of
Paducah provides appointments to 32 boards with more than 200 appointed members. Most of
the board members do not receive compensation for their time. Parish explained that there are
benefits if board members are compensated including a recognition of their time and expertise,
improvement in member recruitment and retention, increased accountability and engagement,
and promotion of equity and inclusion.
In reviewing other cities, Parish found that most cities use a per -meeting stipend for board
service ranging from $25 to $75 per meeting with utility and regulatory boards receiving higher
stipends. For Paducah, there are a few boards that provide compensation to the members
including Electric Plant Board, Board of Assessment Appeals, Planning Commission and
URCDA, Joint Sewer Agency, 911 Administrative Board, and 911 Parcel Fee Appeals Board.
Parish also reviewed which City boards were eligible for compensation and which ones were not
eligible due to restrictions by KRS or the board's bylaws.
July 22, 2025
The City Commission decided to move forward with this compensation initiative. The next steps
will be to make policy decisions such as payment and tracking structure, approve an ordinance
with the changes, notify the boards, implement attendance and financial tracking mechanisms,
and train staff."
Commissioner Henderson
Commented that the Community Garden was a success. Rev. Joe Warren deserves much of the
credit, as he was "Garden Captain." The vegetables have been harvested and distributed to the
community.
Commissioner Smith thanked Commissioner Henderson for his vision in creating this garden.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
meeting be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, and Mayor Bray (3).
TIME ADJOURNED: 6:26 p.m.
ADOPTED: August 12, 2025
George Bray, Mayor
ATTEST:
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