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Home My WebLink About04-14-2026April 14, 2026 At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, April 14, 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 Thomas led the Invocation. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Mayor Pro Tem Wilson led the pledge. PROCLAMATION On behalf of Mayor Bray, Mayor Pro Tem Wilson, presented a Proclamation declaring April 24, 2026, Arbor Day, to Chairperson Johnathan Perkins and Board members Bonnie Koblitz and Jinny McCormick. NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTIONS Assistant Parks and Recreation Director Taylor Morsching and Assistant Parks Director Greg Shelton presented Parks and Recreation new employee Destiny Coleman (Dalton) and Cole Royal. SWEARING IN OF NEW POLICE OFFICERS Chief Brian Laird presented police officers Jason Montgomery, Kraig Campbell and Davin Perkins and Judge Tony Kitchen administered the oath. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Parker Jaco presented the Commission with an update on the fundraising efforts to help alleviate medical debt in McCracken County. To date over $5,000 has been raised. 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 24, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting I(B) Receive and File Documents: Deed File: 1. Deed of Conveyance— Midway Management, LLC to City of Paducah — 3047 Jackson Street — MO #3145 Contract File: 1. Contract For Services —Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau —Quilt Show 2026 - $25,000 — signed by Daron Jordan — City Manager 2. Agreement To Provide Local Match for Metropolitan Transportation Planning — City of Paducah and Purchase Area Development District — MO 42885 3. Declaration of Covenants, Conditions and Restrictions. Kentucky Cabinet For Economic Development, City of Paducah, Paducah McCracken County Industrial Development Authority — MO #3073 (See also MO #3088) Grant Agreement - Kentucky Cabinet For Economic Development, City of Paducah, Paducah McCracken County Industrial Development Authority — MO #3073 (See also MO #3088) 4. Proposal For Surveying and Geotechnical Services — IDA Spec Building — MO 43073/MO #3088 5. Closing Documents — property located at 3047 Jackson Street — MO #3145 6. Funding Agreement — Paducah Interfaith Ministry Incorporated (PCM) — MO #3163 7. Subrecipient Agreement between City of Paducah and Columbia Art House — MO #3174 April 14, 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 Pro Tem Wilson (4). Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Riverfront Infrastructure Improvement Project (BUILD Grant) Update City Engineer Greg Guebert provided an update on the Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure Improvement Project, also known as the BUILD Grant project. Crews began mobilizing in November 2024 with completion and a grand opening planned for this September. The commons area near the transient dock is expected to be completed in July. The project includes a riverboat excursion pier, transportation enhancements that include bus shelters near the National Quilt Museum and Walker Hall and a reconfigured entrance for the Convention Center. It also features improvements along the river side of the floodwall between the Paducah -McCracken County Convention & Expo Center and Broadway. Earlier this year, the two concrete foundations, remnants of a former conveyor system to offload materials from barges, were removed to enhance the riverfront views. Guebert shared images showing the project's progress (see concept drawings and construction 8. Subrecipient Agreement between City of Paducah and PEM Enterprises, Inc. — MO #3174 9. Development Agreement — City of Paducah and Westwood Development, LLC — 1501 Broadway (Katterjohn Property) — MO #3211 10. Contract for Services with Deloitte — MO 43214 11. Contract For Services — Tetra Tech — Brownfield Assessment Grant — MO #3218 12. Employment Agreement — Jason Montgomery — MO #3221 13. Franchise Agreement — Lumos Fiber of Kentucky, LLC — ORD 2026-03-8871 14. Agreement between City of Paducah and The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO — Local 1586 — ORD 2026-03-8874 15. Agreement Between City of Paducah and The Paducah Police Department Bargaining Unit — ORD 2026-03-8875 Financials: 1. Paducah Water Works — Month Ended February 28, 2026 I (C) Reappointment of John Spurlin to the Code Enforcement Board. Said term shall expire April 25, 2029. I(D) Personnel Actions I(E) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A FLEET MAINTENANCE, MOTORIZED EQUIPMENT AND EMERGENCY APPARATUS SERVICE AGREEMENT WITH THE CITY OF MARION, KENTUCKY TO PROVIDE FLEET MAINTENANCE SERVICES AT HOURLY RATES AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3222; BK 14) I(F) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT WITH TYLER TECHNOLOGIES FOR A LAW ENFORCEMENT MOBILE SITE LICENSE IN THE AMOUNT OF $45,012 O #3223; BK 14 I(G) A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING THE EXECUTION OF A GRANT APPLICATION TO OBTAIN AN FY2025 EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE ASSISTANCE GRANT, THROUGH THE U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE, IN THE AMOUNT OF $11,649, TO BE USED BY THE PADUCAH POLICE DEPARTMENT TO PURCHASE THREE THERMAL MONOCULARS, ACCEPTING ALL AWARDED GRANT FUNDS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3224; BK 14 I(H) A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE AN APPLICATION FOR A 2026 KENTUCKY LEAGUE OF CITIES SAFETY GRANT IN THE AMOUNT OF $2,500 TOWARD REIMBURSEMENT FOR PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT, ACCEPTING ANY GRANT FUNDS AWARDED BY KLCIS, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME MO #3225; 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). Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary: Riverfront Infrastructure Improvement Project (BUILD Grant) Update City Engineer Greg Guebert provided an update on the Paducah Riverfront Infrastructure Improvement Project, also known as the BUILD Grant project. Crews began mobilizing in November 2024 with completion and a grand opening planned for this September. The commons area near the transient dock is expected to be completed in July. The project includes a riverboat excursion pier, transportation enhancements that include bus shelters near the National Quilt Museum and Walker Hall and a reconfigured entrance for the Convention Center. It also features improvements along the river side of the floodwall between the Paducah -McCracken County Convention & Expo Center and Broadway. Earlier this year, the two concrete foundations, remnants of a former conveyor system to offload materials from barges, were removed to enhance the riverfront views. Guebert shared images showing the project's progress (see concept drawings and construction April 14, 2026 images below). In recent 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. Background - In 2019, the City received notification that it would be receiving a $10.4 million Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant administered through the Maritime Administration (MARAD) to improve the riverfront. In June 2024, the City accepted a $3.5 million appropriation for the project outlined in House Bill 1 as approved during Kentucky's legislative session. The City has an approximately $20.6 million construction contract with Jim Smith Contracting. Household Bulk Item Collection Pilot Program Update Public Works Director Chris Yarber provided an overview of March's Household Bulk Item Collection Pilot Program. Residents were provided with a no -cost opportunity to dispose of up to three large household items during their scheduled garbage collection week. Eligible residents could place items—such as furniture, mattresses, or appliances—at the curb by Sunday evening before their assigned week. In reviewing participation, Public Works crews made 900 stops in March (approximately ten percent of the city's households), collecting 61.65 tons of bulk items. The effort required 274 equipment hours, including use of the knuckle boom, as well as 375 staff hours. Yarber said the program appeared successful from the Public Works perspective; however, public feedback will be crucial in determining its future. To gather additional input, a survey is available through May 3 at: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/bulk-items. Budget Discussion Over the next several City Commission meetings, the Paducah Finance Department will provide updates on the preparation of the Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget, which will take effect July 1, 2026. At this meeting, Finance Director Audra Kyle presented an overview of anticipated General Fund expenses. The General Fund is the City's primary operating fund. Kyle began by reviewing the current fiscal year's General Fund expenses, which total more than $51 million. Approximately 68 percent of that amount is allocated to personnel costs. Using current fiscal year expenses to project the upcoming budget, Kyle noted several pressures, including rising personnel costs—expected to increase by $2.2 million due to wage and health insurance increases—as well as inflation, higher contractual costs (particularly insurance), capital and infrastructure needs, and limited revenue flexibility. As the Finance Department continues to work with individual departments, the City Manager's Office, and elected officials, the focus will be on addressing these budgetary challenges while maintaining strong core services and fiscal responsibility. The Fiscal Year 2026-2027 budget is scheduled to be introduced at the May 26 City Commission meeting, with adoption in June. CITY MANAGER COMMENTS Asked City Clerk Parish to provide a summary regarding the KMCA Conference. Clerk Parish stated that Paducah is hosting the Kentucky Municipal Clerks Association Spring Conference April 14, 2026 this year. They are celebrating 50 years of service to Kentucky communities. Both Stephanie Millay and Palmer Stroup are presenters at the conference. We have encouraged attending clerks to explore Paducah's downtown. MAYOR PRO TEM COMMENTS: • Quilt Show begins next week. • Commented that the flowers downtown look great • Paducah Garden Club Flower Show will be held in City Hall on Wednesday and Thursday (April 15-16). • There is Quilt exhibit featuring local quilts in City Hall through May 1. ADJOURN Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned. Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, and Mayor Pro Tem Wilson (4). MEETING ADJOURNED: 6:00 p.m. ADOPTED: April 28, 2026 Sandra Wilson, Mayor Pro Tem ATTEST: �- ar�bc�/lA� mdsay Parish ity Clerk