HomeMy WebLinkAbout03-24-2026March 24, 2026
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, March 24,
2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at 300 South 5th Street,
Mayor Pro Tem Sandra Wilson presided. Upon call of the roll by City Clerk, Lindsay Parish, the
following answered to their names: Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson (4). Mayor Bray was unable to attend the meeting.
INVOCATION
Commissioner Smith led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson led the pledge.
PRESENTATION
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provides the following summary:
Paducah -McCracken County 911 Administrative Board Budget Presentation
"Jeff Parker, chairman of the Paducah -McCracken County 911 Administrative Board, provided a
presentation about the upcoming fiscal year 2026-2027 budget for the Paducah -McCracken
County 911 Service which operates as a division of the Paducah Police Department.
The expenses for the current fiscal year are approximately $3.34 million. The proposed budget
for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1, is approximately $3.49 million, a 4 percent
increase. The difference between the two budgets is due to health insurance costs for personnel
and for expenses related to the five 911 towers including property insurance, fuel, electricity, and
security.
In reviewing revenue sources for the proposed budget, the 911 Parcel Fee is expected to generate
$2.56 million. The remaining revenue sources include Commercial Mobile Radio Service
(CMRS) from the state and interest income for a total revenue of $2.987 million. The shortfall
between revenue and expenses is $503,962 which will be split equally between the City and
County."
CONSENT AGENDA
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson asked if the Board wanted any items on the Consent Agenda
removed for separate consideration. No items were removed. Mayor Pro Tem Wilson asked
the City Clerk to read the item on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for the March 10, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Minute File:
1. National Opioids Settlement — Six Remnant Defendants
Deed File:
Contract File:
1. Application For Kentucky Product Development Initiative — IDA — Spec
Building —
MO #3088
2. Amendment to Contract for Lighting Repair and Replacement — Dolly McNutt
Plaza — MO #3201
3. Addendum to Hotel Metropolitan Co -Stewardship Agreement - MO #3210
4. Contract For Services — Friends of the Lower Town Arts and Music Festival,
Inc. — No Commission Action — signed by Daron Jordan — City Manager
Financials:
1. Audit of the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau —June 30, 2024
March 24, 2026
I (C)
Appointment to the Civic Beautification Board of Lauren Ashley Gentry to replace
Leslie Haywood Moore who resigned, and Jennifer Coad, to replace Collene
Stovesand, whose term has expired. Said terms shall expire July 1, 2027, and July 1,
2030, respectively.
I(D)
Appointment to the Creative & Cultural Council, of Kathleen McHaney, to replace
Chad Clark, whose term has expired, Kathy Musser to replace Basil Drossos, who
resigned, and Jessi Fletcher, to replace Cheryl Sullivan, who resigned. These terms
shall expire March 24, 2029, and March 24, 2028, respectively.
I(E)
Reappointment of Amanda Johnson to the Historical & Architectural Review
Commission (HARC). Said terms shall expire November 27, 2029.
I(F)
Personnel Actions
I(G)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE ENGINEERING
DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE AN INVITATION TO BID FOR THE REMOVAL,
REPAIR, AND REPLACEMENT OF PUMP #3 AT PUMP STATION 911
(MO #3213, BK 14)
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE A
CONTRACT WITH DELOITTE IN THE AMOUNT OF $40,000 FOR FY26
CYBERSECURITY ASSESSMENT (MO #3214, BK 14)
I(I)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RELEASE A REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS FOR CAMERAS TO
SUPPORT PARKS CAMERAS PHASE 1 (MO #3215, BK 14)
I(J)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE CITY
MANAGER TO RELEASE AN INVITATION FOR BIDS FOR ELECTRICAL TO
SUPPORT PARKS CAMERAS PHASE 1 (MO 93216, BK 14)
I(K)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AN APPLICATION FOR AND
ACCEPTANCE OF A 2026-2027 KENTUCKY HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS
WASTE GRANT THROUGH THE KENTUCKY DIVISION OF WASTE
MANAGEMENT IN AN AMOUNT OF $58,805, TO ASSIST IN FUNDING THE
CITY/COUNTY ANNUAL SPRING CLEAN UP DAY, AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL GRANT DOCUMENTS AND AN INTERLOCAL
AGREEMENT WITH McCRACKEN COUNTY FOR SAID GRANT
MO #3217, BK 14
I(L)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING CONTRACT
AMENDMENT NO. 2 BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND TETRA TECH
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $15,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR
TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT AND ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO
SAME (MO #3218, BK 14)
I(M)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE SOLID WASTE
DIVISION OF THE PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT TO RELEASE A REQUEST
FOR PROPOSALS FOR MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE SERVICES
(MO #3219, 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 Pro
Tem Wilson (4).
March 24, 2026
MUNICIPAL ORDERS
APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE OF A COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING
GRANT — BRANCH PARALLEL PIPE CONVEYANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE
APPLICATION FOR AND ACCEPTANCE OF A COMMUNITY PROJECT FUNDING
GRANT THROUGH THE FY2027 EPA STAG CLEAN WATER GRANT PROGRAM FOR
THE BRANCH PARALLEL PIPE CONVEYANCE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE
AMOUNT OF $1,760,000 AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO THE SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson (4). (MO #3220; BK 14)
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT — JASON MONTGOMERY
Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt a Municipal Order entitled, "A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING AN
EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND POLICE
OFFICER JASON MONTGOMERY, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
SAME."
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson (4). (MO #3221; BK 14)
ORDINANCE ADOPTION
AMEND 911 PARCEL FEE ORDINANCE
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 911
PARCEL FEE ORDINANCE." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The proposed
amendment revises the City's existing 911 Parcel Fee Ordinance in order to clarify applicability,
refine property classifications, formalize the appeals process, and update administrative
provisions to ensure fairness, consistency, and long-term stability in the funding of joint City—
County emergency 911 services.
This amendment clarifies fee applicability by shifting the assessment standard from parcels that
are "occupied" to parcels that are "occupiable," thereby ensuring that all parcels capable of
occupancy are assessed consistently. The amendment expressly includes residential storage
structures and governmental/public housing units within the scope of assessable residential units.
The amendment refines property classifications by reclassifying medical facilities as
commercial units, ensuring assessments are commensurate with similarly sized commercial
properties. The amendment refines and clarifies the definitions and classifications applicable to
residential, commercial, public -use, and mixed-use parcels, and, more specifically, delineates
residential storage structures, medical facilities, and governmental/public housing units to ensure
consistent and accurate application of the ordinance. Further, it provides that mixed-use parcels
shall be assessed at the highest applicable rate based on combined square footage.
This amendment adopts formal Hearing Rules and Procedures for the Paducah -McCracken
County 911 Parcel Fee Appeals Board and provides a defined right of appeal from a Final Order
of the Appeals Board to the McCracken District Court within thirty (30) days.
This amendment updates certain administrative provisions by removing the expired first-year
residential rental rebate language and clarifying that annual parcel fee adjustments shall be
rounded to the nearest dollar.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson (4). (ORD 2026-03-8872; BK 37)
March 24, 2026
AMEND CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTION 126-3 — PADUCAH ZONING
ORDINANCE
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the Board of
Commissioners adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson (4). (ORD 2026-03-8873; BK 37)
APPROVE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND THE
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF STATE, COUNTY AND MUNICPAL EMPLOYEES
(AFSCME) LOCAL 1586
Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY OF PADUCAH AND
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.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson (4). (ORD 2026-03-8874; BK 37)
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 adopt 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.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson (4). (ORD 2026-03-8875; BK 37)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTION
CONSENSUAL ANNEXTION OF 224 BERGER ROAD
Commissioner Smith offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE EXTENDING THE
BOUNDARY OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, BY ANNEXING CERTAIN
PROPERTY LYING ADJACENT TO THE CORPORATE LIMITS OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, AND ACCURATELY DEFINING THE BOUNDARY OF SAID PROPERTY TO
BE INCLUDED WITHIN THE SAID CORPORATE LIMITS." This Ordinance is summarized
as follows: The City of Paducah hereby approves the consensual annexation of a certain tract of
property contiguous to the present city limits, located at 224 Berger Road, and containing
approximately .371 acres.
March 24, 2026
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
• He appreciates the work that was put into the contract negotiations between the AFSCME
team and the Police Bargaining Unit and the Human Resources team to get those
contracts accomplished so that they can become effective July 1.
COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
Commissioner Smith reminds everyone to help keep the City clean by not littering and by
picking up litter if they see it. He appreciates the work of the City Team to beautify our
City by doing plantings and by keeping everything clean.
Mayor Pro Tem Wilson urged businesses to doing plantings around the area and to help
keep things beautiful. The Dogwood Trail and the Quilt Show are both Spring events.
She also mentioned the removal of the monoliths in the riverfront area and stated that
there will be art projects in the BUILD grant area. Condolences were offered for the
Rudy family in the passing of Steven Rudy's wife.
Commissioner Henderson — He appreciates the positive feedback he is receiving
regarding both the positive direction Paducah is headed and the comments regarding how
beautiful the City looks. He thanked Arnie and the Parks team for assisting with the
planting Saturday at the Community Garden. This is the second year for that program.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Henderson, that the meeting be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro
Tem Wilson (4).
MEETING ADJOURNED: 5:46 p.m.
ADOPTED: April 14, 2026. '
Sandra Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:
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