HomeMy WebLinkAbout01-27-2026January 27, 2026
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, January 27,
2026, 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, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (4).
Commissioner Thomas was unable to attend the meeting.
INVOCATION
Commissioner Smith led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Mayor led the pledge.
PRESENTATIONS:
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summaries:
"FY2025 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Presentation
David Hampton of Kemper CPA Group, LLP presented an overview of the City's Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report which includes the required City audit. While the audit is
mandated by state law, the Report itself is prepared voluntarily to provide additional information
and transparency to the public. The report covers the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, and
confirms that there were no deficiencies related to the financial statements. Additional
information about the City's finances is available through the Open Finance Portal and in the
following documents:
• Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR)
For 34 consecutive years, Paducah has received the Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in
Financial Reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) of the United
States and Canada.
Paducah Main Street Update Presentation
Paducah Main Street President and Board Chair David Wilkins, Executive Director Blaine
McDonald, and Assistant Director Carly Dick presented a six-month progress update on Paducah
Main Street's activities following last year's transition from a division of the Paducah Planning
Department to a separate entity with an office on Broadway.
Over the past six months, the organization has focused on downtown development, marketing
and social media, and the growth of downtown events. During this period, 26 development
projects have been completed or are currently in progress.
For 2025-2026, Paducah Main Street set goals of attracting 10 new businesses, creating 10 new
apartments or condominiums, hosting 25 events, generating 2,500 volunteer hours, and raising
$50,000 in funds. To date, the organization has met or exceeded several of these goals, with 10
new businesses, five new apartments or condominiums, 22 events, more than $50,000 raised, and
1,400 volunteer hours recorded.
In 2026, Paducah Main Street is focusing on business recruitment, Fridays After Five music
festivals from June 5 through August 7, state and national accreditation, board and staff training,
ongoing committee meetings, weekly promotions and communications, and planning for fall and
winter activities.
Paducah's downtown includes 189 buildings within the Main Street area, housing 127 operating
businesses, plus 22 restaurants or bars. The district is also home to 13 museums, galleries, and
theatres. Currently, 21 vacant buildings are not for sale, while three vacant buildings are listed
for sale, resulting in an overall building occupancy rate of 87 percent."
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS
Fire Chief Steve Kyle introduced Deputy Building Inspector Scott Herrin and Code Enforcement
Officer Chris Lykins.
January 27, 2026
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 item on the Consent Agenda.
CONSENT AGENDA FOR JANUARY 27, 2026
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the January 13, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Deed File:
1. Deed of Conveyance — Commonwealth of Kentucky to City of Paducah,
(Parks Building 1400 H.C. Mathis Drive) (2001) For use as a senior
center/day care
Contract File:
1. Memorandum of Understanding — Community Scholarship Program — MO
#3169
2. Change Order 41 —Jim Smith Contracting —BUILD Project $273,093.03 —
MO #3172
Bids and Proposals File
1. City Hall HVAC System Cleaning and Ductwork — MO #3175
a. Hughes Environmental* (awarded bid)
b. Stanley Steemer
I(C)
Appointment of LaToya Burton Richardson to the Paducah Human Rights
Commission, to replace Robert Hernandez, who resigned. The said term shall expire
Julv 25, 2026
I(D)
Reappointment of Mark Workman to the Electric Plant Board. The said term shall
expire February 6, 2030.
I(E)
Reappointment of Marcus Turnley to the Board of Ethics. The said term shall expire
February 10, 029.
I(F)
Personnel Actions
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE
PAYMENT TO THE MCCRACKEN COUNTY PVA IN THE AMOUNT OF
$58,265.50 FOR THE GIS CONSORTIUM'S PORTION OF THE AERIAL
IMAGERY OF McCRACKEN COUNTY MO #3178; BK 14
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR BIDS FOR THE CITY HALL
ADMINISTRATION RENOVATION O 93179; BK 14
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN
APPLICATION FOR A KENTUCKY FIRE COMMISSION PERSONAL
PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,000, ACCEPTING
ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY THE KENTUCKY FIRE COMMISSION,
AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATED TO SAME MO 93180; BK 14
I(J)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3110 NEW HOLT ROAD, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO BE SURPLUS
PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT FOR
THE SALE OF SAID PROPERTY IN CONSIDERATION OF $1.00, AND
AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, DEED, AND
ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3181• BK 14
I(K)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION
OF AN AGREEMENT TO RENEW THE EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH
CITY MANAGER DARON JORDAN MO #3182; BK 14
I(L)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2026 POSITION AND PAY
SCHEDULE FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY MO #3183; BK 14
I(M)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AMENDING THE FY2026 JOB GRADE SCHEDULE
FOR THE FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY
MO #3184; BK 14
I(N)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION AND
ACCEPTANCE OF A U.S. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
January 27, 2026
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, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
ADOPT THE FY2027-2031 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING
THE FY2027-2031 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4). (MO 93188; BK 14)
APPROVE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY RIVERPORT AUTHORITY
EQUIPMENT LOAN PAYOFF IN AN AMOUNT OF $145,312.24
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO THE
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY RIVERPORT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$145,312.24."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4) (MO #3189; BK 14)
AUTHORIZE A MATCHING GRANT FOR THE DUKE AND DUCHESS
FOUNDATION OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER
AUTHORIZING A MATCHING GRANT FOR THE DUKE AND DUCHESS
FOUNDATION OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, IN AN AMOUNT OF $25,000."
Mayor Bray recused himself and exited the dais. Adopted on call of the roll yeas,
Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (3). (MO #3190; BK 14)
Mayor Bray returned to the dais.
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTER 70 RELATED TO BROOKS STADIUM
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
70, ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO THE BROOKS
STADIUM COMMISSION." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance
COMMUNITY -WIDE BROWNFIELD ASSESSMENT GRANT IN THE AMOUNT
OF $500,000 TO CONTINUE WITH ASSESSMENTS AND REDEVELOPMENT
PLANNING, WITH EMPHASIS ON CITY -OWNED PROPERTIES AND
ACQUISITIONS OF NEW PROPERTIES MO #3185; BK 14
I(0)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE FY2026
CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT MO 43186; BK 14
I(P)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING CERTAIN POLICE VEHICLES TO BE
SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS
POLICE VEHICLES TO PADUCAH INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS IN
CONSIDERATION OF $37,000 MO 43187; 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, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4).
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
ADOPT THE FY2027-2031 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING
THE FY2027-2031 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4). (MO 93188; BK 14)
APPROVE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY RIVERPORT AUTHORITY
EQUIPMENT LOAN PAYOFF IN AN AMOUNT OF $145,312.24
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO MAKE PAYMENT TO THE
PADUCAH-McCRACKEN COUNTY RIVERPORT AUTHORITY IN THE AMOUNT OF
$145,312.24."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4) (MO #3189; BK 14)
AUTHORIZE A MATCHING GRANT FOR THE DUKE AND DUCHESS
FOUNDATION OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,000
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER
AUTHORIZING A MATCHING GRANT FOR THE DUKE AND DUCHESS
FOUNDATION OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, IN AN AMOUNT OF $25,000."
Mayor Bray recused himself and exited the dais. Adopted on call of the roll yeas,
Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (3). (MO #3190; BK 14)
Mayor Bray returned to the dais.
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCE CHAPTER 70 RELATED TO BROOKS STADIUM
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board
of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
70, ARTICLE III OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES RELATED TO THE BROOKS
STADIUM COMMISSION." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This ordinance
January 27, 2026
amends the composition of the Brooks Stadium Commission to allow the Board of
Commissioners to appoint one or more ex officio non-voting members to the Brooks Stadium
Commission to serve in an advisory role. Said member(s) shall serve at the pleasure of the
Mayor and Board of Commissioners and shall not receive compensation. Further, the City
Commission appoints Eddie Jones to replace Dr. Frank "Doc" Hideg, whose term has expired.
Said appointment shall be for a term of January 27, 2026, to December 5, 2029. Further, the
Mayor, with approval of the City Commission, hereby appoints Dr. Frank "Doc" Hideg as an
ex officio non-voting member of the Brooks Stadium Commission to serve in an advisory
role.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4) (ORD 2026-01-8865; BIC 37)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS
STREET NAME CHANGE FROM DOWNS DRIVE TO STEVE DOOLITTLE DRIVE
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE RENAMING
`DOWNS DRIVE' AS `STEVE DOOLITTLE DRIVE'." This Ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance authorizes renaming the public street currently known as Downs
Drive to Steve Doolittle Drive. The Board of Commissioners finds that the renaming is
appropriate, reasonable, and in the public interest, in recognition of the longstanding public
service of Steven D. Doolittle. The Board further directs that all applicable city, county, state,
utility, mapping, and emergency service records be updated to reflect the new street name.
This action is taken at the formal request of the McCracken County Fiscal Court, owner of the
sole address affected by the name change,
MELODY LANE STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAT APPROVAL AND SURETY
AGREEMENT APPROVAL
Commissioner Wilson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board
of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING
THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A SURETY AGREEMENT WITH CHAPMAN PROPERTY
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, ACCEPTING A SUBDIVISION SURETY BOND IN AN
AMOUNT OF $150,000, ACCEPTING THE STREET ACCEPTANCE PLAT FOR
MELODY LANE, AND ACCEPTING THE DEDICATION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY
AND PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This
ordinance authorizes the Mayor to execute a Surety Agreement with Chapman Property
Development, LLC, accepts a $150,000 surety bond, and accepts the Street Acceptance Plat
for Melody Lane. The ordinance further accepts the dedication of public right-of-way and
public improvements, with City maintenance responsibilities to begin only after all required
public improvements are completed, inspected, and formally accepted.
BUILD Grant (Paducah Riverffront Infrastructure Project) Update
"City Engineer Greg Guebert providing an update on the Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure
Improvement Project also known as the BUILD Grant project. Crews began mobilizing in
November 2024 with completion expected late this summer. The project includes a riverboat
excursion pier, transportation enhancements, and improvements to the river side of the floodwall
between the Paducah -McCracken County Convention & Expo Center and Broadway.
Guebert shared images showing progress on the new riverboat pier. Over the past several
months, crews have installed support pilings and are now placing the pier's decking, which
consists of large pre -cast concrete panels. Work also is underway in the park area between the
transient dock and the floodwall. Features for this area include terrace seating, concrete pavers,
green space, and a decorative compass rose through the Harrison Street floodwall opening.
The Board also discussed the two concrete foundations located along the riverfront. These
structures are remnants of a former conveyor system to offload materials from barges. The board
viewed several concept drawings including renderings showing the riverfront if the foundations
were removed. Mayor Bray asked for a cost estimate to remove the structures."
January 27, 2026
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
• Southside Chili Supper has been postponed to February 5, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.
For further information, contact the Paducah City Planning Department.
• Commended all Departments for their work during the recent weather event.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Smith — Made comments regarding all the fiber projects that are
ongoing in the City.
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
topics:
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, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (4)
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Paducah
Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (4)
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the meeting
be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Wilson, and Mayor Bray (4).
TIME ADJOURNED: 7:01 p.m.
ADOPTED: February 10, 2026
George Bray, ayo
ATTEST:
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