HomeMy WebLinkAbout11-25-2025November 25, 2025
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, November 25,
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
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.
PRESENTATION:
Stacey Drake from the Civic Beautification Board presented the following Annual Business
Awards:
• Pipers Tea and coffee, 3100 Broadway St.
• Be Happy Pie Company, 110 Lone Oak Rd. Suite 112
• Vue Magazine, 2507 Broadway St.
• Advanced Internal Medicine, 2005 Broadway St.
• Hernandez Painting, 1643 Broadway St.
• Goodwill Opportunity Center, 1601 Broadway St.
• Golden Carrot Natural Foods, 433 Jefferson St.
• Innovations Branding House, 609 Jefferson St.
• Primax Compozit Home Systems, 444 North 8th St.
• Hotel Metropolitan, 724 Oscar Cross Ave.
• Solace Salon, 2614 Bridge St. Suite 104
• JT's Sports Bar and Grill, 548 North 32nd St.
• Office Pride Commercial Cleaning Services of Paducah, 801 Joe Clifton Dr.
• Chicken Salad Chick, 2670 New Holt Rd.
• West Park Plaza, West Park Dr.
• West Kentucky Community & Technical College, 4810 Alben Barkley Dr.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
• Parker Jaco commented on the need for increased Paducah Infrastructure updates
• Kimberly Yates commented on the need for a "breeding" Ordinance in Paducah
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 November 4, 2025, Special Called Meeting of the Board of
Commissioners.
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
1. Notice of Special Called Meeting of Board of Commissioners November 4, 2025 with
attached Agenda
Deed File:
1. Permanent Right of Way easement for Pump Station 914 —David Warren Giltner,
Lisa Rudolph and Robert B. Rudolph, Jr. DB 1531, pages 452-457 — MO 43146
2. Special Warranty Deed— City of Paducah to National Hospitality, LLC —Aloft
Property 2.335 acres between Executive Blvd., Harrison Street and North Loop
Contract File:
3. Transfer of rights to repairs, restorations and minor alterations to the Dafford Murals
(in the event of death) dated November 10, 2025
4. Access Consent and Release — VFW 1191 — Mill and pave city ROW between 1730
and 1742 Kentucky Avenue — dated November 6, 2025
5. Contract Agreement with Pyro Shows, Inc. — Year three — MO #2840
November 25, 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, Wilson and Mayor Bray (5).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
AUTHORIZE A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH COOPERATIVE
MINISTRY FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE PADUCAH COOPERATIVE MINISTRY IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5). (MO 0163; BK 14).
TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES FROM CITY OF PADUCAH TO URCDA
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO THE
URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (URCDA), AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5). (MO 43164; BK 14).
6. Real Estate Sale and Purchase Agreement — 1302 Tennessee Street — MO 43128
7. Permanent Right of Way easement for Pup Station # 14 — David Warren Gilmer, Lisa
Rudolph and Robert B. Rudolph, Jr. — MO #3146 (SEE DEED FILE)
8. Renewal Application For Local Expanded Jurisdiction - MO 93147
9. Health Risk Advisor and Strategic Benefit Placement Services with HUB — MO
#3150
10. Stop Loss Insurance with Voya Financial Advisors — MO 93153
11. Coverage Possibilities for Life -Changing Therapies — Strategic Benefit Resources —
(Gene Therapies) — MO 93153
12. Fire Boat Change Order — MO 43159
13. Memorandum of Understanding — Paducah Independent School District — Police and
Fire access to Security Cameras — MO #3160
14. Contract For Services — Empty Bowls of Paducah — signed by City Manager Jordan
15. Contract With VectorSolutions — TargetSolutions Learning, LLC - signed by City
Manager Jordan
I(C)
Joint Appointment of Jessica Housman to the Joint 911 Parcel Fee Appeals Board to replace
Jewel Jones, who resigned. This term shall expire November 27, 2026.
I(D)
Appointment of Valerie Pollard, Bob Wade, Brian Wyatt, Jewel Jones and Douglas McClure
to the Urban Renewal and Community Development Agency (URCDA). These terms shall
expire October 8, 2029, October 8, 2026, October 8, 2028, and October 8, 2027, respectively.
I(E)
Appointment of Mark McGregor to the Board of Adjustment to replace Erna Boykin, whose
term has expire . This term shall expire August 31, 2029.
I(F)
Personnel Actions
IG)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 4 TO
THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH A&K CONSTRUCTION, FOR A
PURCHASE CREDIT IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,341,242.08 FOR ITEMS
REMOVED FROM THE CONTRACT MO #3161; BK 14
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FACILITY MAINTENANCE DIVISION OF
PUBLIC WORKS TO ADVERTISE FOR SEALED BIDS FOR WINDOW TINT AND FILM
FOR CITY HALL WINDOWS O #3162; 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 ORDERS
AUTHORIZE A FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH PADUCAH COOPERATIVE
MINISTRY FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A
FUNDING AGREEMENT WITH THE PADUCAH COOPERATIVE MINISTRY IN AN
AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000 FOR AN EMERGENCY SHELTER, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5). (MO 0163; BK 14).
TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES FROM CITY OF PADUCAH TO URCDA
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM THE CITY OF PADUCAH TO THE
URBAN RENEWAL AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (URCDA), AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5). (MO 43164; BK 14).
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TRANSFER OF PROPERTIES FROM URCDA TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING
THE TRANSFER OF CERTAIN PROPERTIES FROM THE URBAN RENEWAL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY (URCDA), TO THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5). (MO #3165; BK 14).
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE BOARD MEMBER PAYMENTS
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO ENACT PAYMENTS 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.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5). (ORD. #2025-11-8862; BK 37).
ORDINANCES — INTRODUCTIONS
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES TO AUTHORIZE GOLF CARTS
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, 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 25 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 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, and/or imprisonment for a
period not to exceed thirty (30) days."
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW ARTICLE OF CHAPTER 106
RELATING TO TAXATION OF ABANDONED URBAN PROPERTIES
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE CREATING A NEW
ARTICLE OF CHAPTER 106, TAXATION, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE
CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, RELATED TO ABANDONED URBAN PROPERTIES."
This Ordinance is summarized as follows:
This Ordinance would create a new tax category for properties classified as "abandoned urban
property" under Kentucky law. This tool, authorized by KRS 92.305 and KRS 132.012, is
intended to address long-term vacant and neglected properties that create safety hazards and
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negatively affect neighborhoods. An "abandoned urban property" means any vacant structure or
vacant or unimproved lot or parcel of ground in a predominantly developed urban area which has
been vacant or unimproved for a period of at least one (1) year and which:
a) Because it is dilapidated, unsanitary, unsafe, vermin -infested, or otherwise
dangerous to the safety of persons, it is unfit for its intended use;
b) By reason of neglect or lack of maintenance has become a place for the
accumulation of trash and debris, or has become infested with rodents or other
vermin;
c) Has been tax delinquent for a period of at least three (3) years;
d) Has had a methamphetamine contamination notice posted as provided in KRS
224.1-410 for a period of at least ninety (90) days, and the owner has neither
appealed the notice nor provided a certificate of decontamination during the
ninety (90) days; or
e) Is located within a development area established under KRS 65.7049, 65.7051, and
65.7053.
The Ordinance would apply a tax rate of $1.50 per $100 of assessed value to qualifying
properties. Further, the Fire Prevention Division shall adopt a policy for compiling the list of
Abandoned Urban Property. The Code Enforcement Board shall be responsible for reviewing
Fire Prevention's recommended list each year and determining which properties legally meet the
definition of Abandoned Urban Property. The Code Enforcement Board will also hear and decide
all owner appeals, and its certified list shall become the official list used for applying the
Abandoned Urban Property Tax rate.
ADOPT SOUTHSIDE REVITALIZATION PLAN HOUSING INCENTIVES
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE ABOLISHING
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-06-8782 AND ESTABLISHING AND APPROVING SIMPLIFIED
SOUTHSIDE INCENTIVES FOR HOMEOWNERS AND DEVELOPERS AND
AUTHORIZING THE DIRECTOR OF PLANNING AND URBAN RENEWAL AND
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY TO ADMINISTER THE INCENTIVE
PROGRAMS AND PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS
FOR IMPROVEMENTS, REPAIR, REMODEL, RECONSTRUCTION OF EXISTING
HOMES AND CONSTRUCTION OF NEW HOMES TO SUPPORT THE SOUTHSIDE
REVITALIZATION PLAN." This Ordinance is summarized as follows:
This Ordinance repeals the existing pilot Southside Housing and Business Incentive Grants and
their corresponding Ordinance and introduces the expanded Homeowner and Developer
Incentive Grants for new housing redevelopment and construction as part of the Southside
Revitalization Plan.
Commission Priorities Update
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary
Assistant City Manager Michelle Smolen presented an update on the work underway on the
2025-2026 Commission Priorities. After holding strategic planning sessions in February, the
Board determined 10 Commission Priorities and three Continuous Improvement items. The
Board will hold a Commission Priorities Affirmation Retreat on January 16.
The 2025-2026 Commission Priorities are Quality Housing, Rental Property Occupancy
Permitting, Downtown/Economic Development, Southside Revitalization, Growth, Quality of
Life, City Facilities, City Staffing Needs, Revenue Equity, and Support for Human and Social
Services. The Board selected the following continuous improvement action items: Stormwater,
Trails and Bike Lanes, and Mental Health Awareness.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS:
• City Offices (including City Hall) will be closed Thursday and Friday for the
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Thanksgiving holiday. Trash pickup for Thursday and Friday routes will occur on
Monday.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS:
• Commissioner Thomas noted that he had received from misleading ads that mispresented
the Pet Ordinance. He just wanted the public to be aware of that.
• Commissioner Thomas commented on the first edition of "Inside the Job" and thanked
everyone that made this series happen.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topic:
➢ Collective bargaining with public employees, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(e);
➢ Issues which might lead to the appointment, dismissal or disciplining
of an employee, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(f); and
➢ 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, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5)
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Smith 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
Mayor Bray 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: 7:39 p.m.
ADOPTED: December 9, 2025
ATTEST:
i✓ihdsay Parish, q1ty Clerk