HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-04-2025November 4, 2025
At a Special Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday,
November 4, 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 Wilson led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the pledge.
PROCLAMATION:
Mayor Bray presented a Proclamation to Katy Adreon proclaiming November as Hunger and
Homelessness Awareness Month.
PRESENTATION:
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary:
Paducah Transit Authority Fixed Route Updates
Paducah Area Transit System Executive Director Jeremi Bumpus provided the Paducah Board of
Commissioners an update on recent upgrades to the transit system's service. In mid-October,
PATS deputed an app, called MyRide, which allows users to see where the buses are at any
given time on their routes. Furthermore, PATS has upgraded its fixed route system and is no
longer using the hail system. There are now four routes with approximately 130 designated bus
stops. The goals are to increase safety, rider experience, and efficiency. PATS has been serving
the area since 1981. In 2024, the transit system provided 192,000 trips. For more information,
visit https://www.paducahtransit.com/.
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Bray asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda removed for
separate consideration. No items were removed. He then asked the City Clerk to read the
items on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the October 21, 2025, Special Called Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners.
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Cancellation of October 14, 2025, Board of Commissioners meeting
2. Notice of Special Called Meeting of Board of Commissioners — October 21, 2025
Contract File:
1. Contract For Services — Paducah Art House Alliance (d/b/a Maiden Alley Cinema) -
$3,500 — Signed by City Manager Daron Jordan
2. Contract For Services — City of Hope and Hope Unlimited Family Care Center (Hope
Unlimited) - $7,500 — Signed by City Manager Daron Jordan
3. Contract For Services — River Heritage Museum (d/b/a River Discovery Center) -
$2,500 — Signed by City Manager Daron Jordan
4. Contract For Services — Easterseals West Kentucky - $7,500 — Signed by City
Manager Daron Jordan
5. Employment Agreement — Travis Counts — MO #3139
6. Real Estate Purchase Agreement 3047 Jackson Street — MO #3145
7. Real Estate Closing Escrow Agreement — 3047 Jackson Street — MO #3145
Financials:
1. Paducah Water Works —Month ended September 30, 2025
I(C)
Personnel Actions
November 4, 2025
I(D)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
INITIATE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR PREFERRED DOCKING AGREEMENTS
ALONG THE CITY'S RIVERFRONT (MO #3154, BK 14)
I(E)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION FOR A U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) BULLETPROOF
VEST GRANT PROGRAM IN THE AMOUNT OF $8,589 FOR THE PURCHASE
OF TWENTY-ONE (21) BODY ARMOR VESTS, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT
FUNDS AWARDED BY THE U. S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SAME MO #3155, BK 14
I(F)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF P25 COMPLIANT
MOBILE AND PORTABLE RADIOS FROM COMMUNICATIONS INTERNATIONAL IN
THE TOTAL AMOUNT OF $91,267.71 TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME
MO #3156, BK 14)
IG)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION FOR AN FY2026 KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES LIABILITY
GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $3,000 FOR PARTIAL REIMBURSEMENT OF
SIDEWALK REPAIRS AND IMPROVEMENTS AND ACCEPTING ANY GRANT
FUNDS AWARDED BY KLC, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME (MO 43157, BK 14)
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY MANAGER TO
INITIATE A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN DRAIN LINE
AT FIRE STATION #1 (MO #3158, BK 14)
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE CHANGE ORDER
#1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,630 TO THE CONTRACT WITH LAKE ASSAULT BOATS,
INC. (MO #3159, 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).
MUNICIPAL ORDER
MOU WITH PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR POLICE/FIRE TO
ACCESS SECURITY CAMERAS
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 MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE
CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT TO
ALLOW 911 AND FIRST RESPONDERS TO ACCESS SECURITY CAMERAS."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5). (MO #3160; BK 14).
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTION
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE BOARD MEMBER PAYMENTS
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO ENACT PAYMENTS
November 4, 2025
FOR BOARD MEMBERS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance amends
the City of Paducah Code of Ordinances to establish consistent compensation for voting
members of various City boards, commissions, councils, and advisory bodies, at a rate of $100
per meeting for Chairpersons and $75 per meeting for members. Payments authorized by this
Ordinance will begin on January 1, 2026.
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE GOLF CARTS
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW
ARTICLE OF CHAPTER 110, TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES, OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RELATED TO GOLF
CARTS." This ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance allows golf carts to
operate on City of Paducah streets with posted speed limits of 35 mph or less. Golf carts must be
inspected by the McCracken County Sheriff's Office, permitted by the Paducah Police
Department, insured, and operated only between sunrise and sunset. Operators must hold a valid
driver's license, display a slow-moving vehicle emblem, and follow all traffic laws. Golf carts
may cross state -maintained roadways where the speed limit is 35 mph or less but cannot be
driven along those roadways. A $25 permit is required, valid until the golf cart changes
ownership. The Police Department may deny, suspend, or revoke permits for safety or
compliance violations, with appeal rights through the City Manager. Exemptions are provided
for city -owned golf carts, riverboat tourism shuttles at the riverfront, and carts used within
permitted special events. Violations are misdemeanors punishable by fines of $20 to $500.
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES TO PROHIB THE SALE OF DOGS AND CATS BY
RETAIL PET STORES AND IN PUBLIC PLACES
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE
OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO ADD THERETO A
SECTION PROHIBITING THE SALE OF DOGS AND CATS BY RETAIL PET STORES
AND IN PUBLIC PLACES." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance
amends Chapter 14 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to prohibit the sale of dogs and cats by
retail pet stores and in public places within city limits. Violations of the ordinance will result in
fines of $500 per offense, with each day of continued violation considered a separate offense.
AMENDE CODE OF ORDINANCES CHAPTER 106 RELATED TO BUSINESS
LICENSING FOR RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION
106-147 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY,
RELATED TO RETAIL MERCHANTS, TO CLARIFY LICENSING RESTRICTIONS ON
THE SALE OF LIVE DOGS AND CATS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This
ordinance amends Section 106-147 of the Paducah Code of Ordinances to ensure the city's
business licensing regulations align with recently adopted prohibitions on the retail sale of live
dogs and cats. It clarifies that no business license will be issued or renewed for establishments
engaged in selling or offering live dogs or cats, as those activities are now prohibited under
Chapter 14, Article III of the Code. However, businesses that sell pet supplies or provide space
for animal shelters or rescue organizations to showcase adoptable animals may continue to
obtain or renew their licenses, provided they comply with applicable regulations.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
• Update on the financial situation due to the Federal shutdown. The City is still in good
shape; however, we are anticipating a $5.4 million BUILD Grant reimbursement and we
aren't sure when that reimbursement might come in.
• Veterans Day is Tuesday, November 11. It is a City holiday and it will impact trash pickup.
November 4, 2025
Veterans Day Awards at Dolly McNutt Plaza will begin at 10 a.m., Parade will begin at
11:00 a.m.
• The lighting project at Dolly McNutt Plaza is complete. This project increases the safety in
that area. A
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS:
• Commissioner Wilson would like to consider the request from the Paducah Cooperative
Ministry to help fund a 50 -bed homeless shelter. The County has pledged $200,000 and
she would like the City to do the same.
• Commissioner Thomas remarked that he recently took a tour at Easterseals.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the
meeting be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and
Mayor Bray (5).
TIME ADJOURNED: 5:57 p.m.
ADOPTED: November 25, 2025
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ATTEST:
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