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Home My WebLink About03-10-2026March 10, 2026 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, March 10, 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, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4). Commissioner Wilson was not in attendance at the meeting because she was representing the City at the Waste Management Symposium (1). INVOCATION Commissioner Henderson led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Bray led the pledge. PROCLAMATIONS Mayor Bray presented a Proclamation to Dylan Dixon for Brain Injury Awareness Month and to Erick Mowers and Tiffany Benberry for American Red Cross Month. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following offered comments regarding the Katterjohn Project to be constructed along Jefferson Street: Richard Taylor, Bill Coscarelli, Terri Buri. Jack Buri signed up to speak but declined the opportunity when called upon. MAYOR REMARKS Mayor Bray recognized Allen Music, a family-owned business on Kentucky Avenue, for 45 years, and presented the Duke and Duchess of Paducah awards to Brandon and Nikki Allen, third -generation owners of the business. 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. I(A) Approve Minutes for the February 24, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Receive and File Documents: Minute File: 1. Paducah Tree Advisory Board — 2026 Annual Report Contract File: 1. Subrecipient Agreement between City of Paducah and Market House Theatre — MO #3174 2. Bass Pro Shop Development Agreement between City of Paducah and Kentucky Oaks Mall Company — MO 43196 3. Roadway Performance and Warranty Surety Bond Agreement — Melody Lane - ORD 2026-02-8868 Financials: 1. Paducah Water Works — Month Ended January 31, 2026 I(C) Appointment of Jennifer Cook to the Paducah -McCracken County Senior Citizens Board, to re lace John Durbin, who resigned. This term shall expire June 30, 2029. I(D) Appointment of Paul King to the Commissioners of Water Works to replace Randy DeHart, who resigned. This term shall expire January 6, 2029. I(E) Appointment of Rick Cochran and reappointment of Mark Kettler to the Paducah Golf Commission. Said terms shall expire March 26, 3030. I(F) Personnel Actions I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER ACQUIRING THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 729 SOUTH 13TH STREET AND REIMBURSING THE CURRENT OWNER, TEDDY BEAR ESTATES SHELLIA KIRKENDOLL , THE SUM OF $9729, AND March 10, 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, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WESTWOOD DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY (KATTERJOHN PROJECT) Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY, TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY TO WESTWOOD DEVELOPMENT LLC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, DEED, AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4). (MO 43211; BK 14) RE DEMPTION/DEFEASANCE OF OUTSTANDING BONDS (2013A and 2018B) Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT AND DISCHARGE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE DEED AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO 43204; BK 14 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 715 JONES STREET, PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING A REAL ESTATE PURCHASE AGREEMENT WITH TEDDY BEAR ESTATES 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 #3205; BK 14 I(I) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE REPAIR OF A STORM PIPE AT PUMP STATION #5 MO 43206; BK 14 I(J) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENGINEERING DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR THE DESIGN, ENGINEERING, PERMITTING, AND CONSTRUCTION ADMINISTRATION FOR THE COLEMAN ROAD SIDEWALK PROJECT (MO 93207; BK 14 I(K) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A KENTUCKY PRIDE FUND COMPOSTING GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $502,416 FOR PURCHASE OF A TR6500TX TRACKED TROMMEL SCREEN AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SAME MO 93208; BK 14 I(L) A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING CERTAIN POLICE VEHICLES TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY AND APPROVING THE TRANSFER OF SURPLUS POLICE VEHICLES TO McCRACKEN COUNTY SCHOOLS IN CONSIDERATION OF $19,000 MO 43209; BK 14 I(M) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN ADDENDUM TO THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN CO -STEWARDSHIP AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE UPPER TOWN HERITAGE FOUNDATION, PROVIDING FOR A ONE-TIME ADVANCE PAYMENT OF $25,000 FOR OPERATIONAL SUPPORT OF THE HOTEL METROPOLITAN AND THE PURPLE ROOM MO #3210; 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, and Mayor Bray (4). MUNICIPAL ORDERS APPROVE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WESTWOOD DEVELOPMENT LLC FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY (KATTERJOHN PROJECT) Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER DECLARING THE REAL PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1501 BROADWAY, TO BE SURPLUS PROPERTY, AUTHORIZING THE TRANSFER OF THE PROPERTY TO WESTWOOD DEVELOPMENT LLC, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT, DEED, AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4). (MO 43211; BK 14) RE DEMPTION/DEFEASANCE OF OUTSTANDING BONDS (2013A and 2018B) Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PAYMENT AND DISCHARGE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL March 10, 2026 OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2013A AND THE PAYMENT, DISCHARGE, AND DEFEASANCE OF THE CITY'S GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2018B; AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT OF EXISTING GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF THE CITY IN THE SINKING FUND FOR THE SERIES 2013A BONDS SUFFICIENT, WHEN COMBINED WITH EXISTING FUNDS HELD THEREIN, TO PAY AND DISCHARGE THE SERIES 2013A BONDS ON THEIR EARLIEST PRACTICAL REDEMPTION DATE; AUTHORIZING THE DEPOSIT OF EXISTING GENERAL FUND REVENUES OF THE CITY IN AN ESCROW FUND FOR THE SERIES 201813 BONDS WITH U.S. BANK TRUST COMPANY, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS ESCROW AGENT, SUFFICIENT, WHEN COMBINED INVESTMENT EARNINGS THEREIN, TO PAY AND DISCHARGE THE SERIES 2018B BONDS THROUGH MATURITY; AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ALL ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTS OR CERTIFICATES NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE THE FOREGOING; AND TAKING RELATED ACTIONS." Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4). (MO #3212; BK 14) ORDINANCE ADOPTION TELECOMMUNICATIONS FRANCHISE AGREEMENT WITH LUMOS FIBER Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE GRANTING A NON- EXCLUSIVE FRANCHISE FOR A TERM OF TEN (10) YEARS FOR A TELECOMMUNICATIONS SYSTEM WITHIN THE CONFINES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY TO LUMOS FIBER OF KENTUCKY, LLC, PURSUANT TO THE TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 108 "TELECOMMUNICATIONS" OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES, AND APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE FRANCHISE AGREEMENT AND ALL OTHER DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME.' This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance accepts Lumos Fiber's bid and grants a non-exclusive, ten-year telecommunications franchise in accordance with Chapter 108 of the Code of Ordinances, authorizing Lumos to construct, operate, and maintain telecommunications facilities within the public rights-of-way, subject to the City's regulatory standards, fees, and oversight requirements. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4). (ORD No. 2026-03-8871; BK 37) ORDINANCES INTRODUCTIONS AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 126-3 — PADUCAH ZONING ORDINANCE Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 126, ZONING, SECTION 3, DEFINITIONS, OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY. This Ordinance amends Chapter 126, Zoning, Section 3, Definitions, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah to allow Medical Cannabis Dispensaries to use their logos, symbols, and branded colors on signage at their dispensary premises. Signage cannot be illuminated by neon lights, and off -premises freestanding signs are expressly prohibited. The Paducah Planning Commission had a public hearing on March 2, 2026, and forwarded a recommendation that the City Commission approve the amendment. APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICPAL EMPLOYEES (AFSCME) LOCAL 1586 Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND March 10, 2026 THE AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL EMPLOYEES AFL-CIO, LOCAL 1586." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement and other associated documents between the City of Paducah and the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees AFL-CIO- Local 1586. This Agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT BARGAINING UNIT Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith that the Board of Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT AND OTHER ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT BARGAINING UNIT". This Ordinance is summarized as follows: That the Mayor is hereby authorized to execute an agreement and other associated documents between the City of Paducah and the Paducah Police Department Bargaining Unit. This Agreement shall be effective from July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2029. DISCUSSION NOBLE PARK 100"' ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION Communications Director Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Assistant Director of Recreation Taylor Morsching provided an overview of the 100th anniversary celebration planned this year for Bob Noble Park. The Noble Park 100 initiative focuses on recognizing the park's history, celebrating the memories created there, and inspiring continued improvements and care for the future. The park began in 1926 when Robert H. Noble donated $10,000 to establish the space, which was soon named Bob Noble Park. Early features included the iconic entrance "castle" and wall, a nine -hole golf course, tennis courts, a baseball field, and horseshoe pitching grounds. Over the following decades, additional attractions were added, including the Noble Park Pool in 1937, Funland amusement area in 1953 (which closed in 1988), and various facilities such as the dedication of the Wacinton statue in 1985. The park also evolved socially and physically, including desegregation in the 1950s and multiple renovations to improve amenities. From 1989 to today, the park has continued to grow with new facilities and improvements such as renovations to the pool, upgrades to Noble Park Lake, new playgrounds and sports courts, the amphitheatre, skatepark, and the Greenway Trail connection. Recent additions include the Music Garden, pickleball courts, and dog parks. To commemorate the 100th anniversary, the city plans to plant 100 trees in 2026 to increase species diversity and complement the park's older trees. Sponsorship opportunities will be available for individuals and organizations. A Noble Park 100 Gift Shop will offer items such as t -shirts, posters, and magnets. The Noble Park 100 four-day celebration will be held July 30 through August 2 featuring movies in the park, concerts, recreation and kids' activities, a history walk, a pop-up farmers' market, and discounted admission to the Noble Park Pool. COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS Commissioner Smith commented on the positive feedback he has received regarding the Tree Voucher Program. • Commissioner Thomas commented that he has been getting feedback from the community regarding the need for affordable housing. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of Commissioners go into closed session for discussion of matters pertaining to the following topics: March 10, 2026 ➢ Future sale or acquisition of a specific parcel(s) of real estate, as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(b); ➢ Discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency KRS 61.810(1)(c); ➢ 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, 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, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4). ADJOURN Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Thomas, that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Bray (4). MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:55 p.m. ADOPTED: March 24, 2026 George Bray, ayor ATTST: ^ indsayIL'Paris t, City Clerk