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MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
COMMISSIONERS OF WATERWORKS
A meeting of the Waterworks Commissioners was held on May 27, 2026, at the Paducah Water office,
located at 1800 North 8th Street, Paducah. Dr. Bohle called the meeting to order at 5:03 p.m. CDT / 6:03
p.m. EDT. A quorum was present. Those present were as follows:
Commissioners Present — Dr. Chip Bohle, Chair; Dr. Kate Senn, Vice Chair; Benny Heady, David
Hutcheson, Paul King;
Commissioners Absent — Angela Copeland, Dujuan Thomas, Ex Officio;
Counsel Present — Alex Blackwell of Denton Law Firm;
Paducah Water Personnel Present—Jason Petersen, Secretary/Treasurer and General Manager; Lea Ann
Smith, Director of Finance; Jacob Northington, Director of Field Operations; Sidney Scoville,
Administrative Assistant;
Paducah Water Personnel Absent—Tee-Tommy Vinson, Plant Superintendent.
MINUTES
Dr. Bohle asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the April 29, 2026 meeting. Dr. Senn made a
motion to approve the meeting minutes as presented. Mr. King seconded the motion, which carried
unanimously by a vote of 5 — 0.
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Mrs. Smith reviewed the financial statements for April 2026 and presented the following highlights:
Water sales for the month finished approximately 2.11% over budget. Total operating revenue also
finished slightly over budget, while operating expenses ended 4.69% over budget.
On Page 3 of the Income Statement, Net Revenue and Capital Contributions finished substantially over
budget, due in large part to an additional PFAS settlement payment.
On Page 4, Purification and Pumping finished the month 8.89% over budget. Chemical Expense
continued to be the primary driver of the variance due to increased Hyperion usage and higher pricing.
Plant maintenance and utility expenses also finished over budget during the month.
On Page 5, Field Operations ended the month 9.80% over budget. The largest variance occurred in
Maintenance — Distribution Mains due to concrete restoration and landscaping work associated with
maintenance activities. Transportation Expense also remained over budget due to elevated fuel costs.
On Page 6, the Business Office finished the month 1.32% under budget overall. Transportation Expense
remained the most notable overage due to increased fuel costs and vehicle repairs. Building maintenance
also finished slightly over budget due to parking lot repairs.
On Page 7, capital investments for the month included Distribution System Improvements, the first half -
payment for a new MIOX Generator, and the Master PLC Upgrade.
After review and discussion, Mr. Hutcheson made a motion to approve the April 2026 financial
statements. Mr. Heady seconded the motion, which carried unanimously by a vote of 5-0.
GENERAL MANAGER'S REPORT
Monthly Drug Testing
Mr. Petersen reported that all results for April 2026 were negative.
Safety Report
Each department held safety meetings as required. Specific safety data, meeting topics, and
information were presented in the April Safety Reports, which were distributed prior to the meeting.
General Manager's Summary
Mr. Petersen discussed the following:
Plant
• Water temperature is approximately 68 degrees and continues to rise gradually. Source water
quality remains poor but continues to improve, requiring elevated chemical dosing to manage
organic content.
Miscellaneous
• Zach Quertermous was hired as a Control Systems Technician in the Treatment Plant
Department, effective May 18.
• PW is currently operating at full staffing capacity.
• Engineering Technician Scott Smith completed his Bachelor of Science degree in Construction
Management on May 9.
• A staff luncheon is scheduled for May 29.
PFAS
• On May 18, the EPA announced:
o No changes to the Maximum Contaminant Levels (MCLS) for PFOA and PFOS.
o A two-year compliance extension process that will require an "opt -in" rather than being
automatically applied.
o Intent to rescind and reconsider regulations related to PFHxS, PFNA, HFPO-DA, and GenX.
o An increased focus on preventing PFAS contamination from entering the environment.
• At this time, the announced actions are not expected to impact Paducah Water's current planned
course of action regarding PFAS compliance.
Project Reports
Mr. Northington reported the following:
• Field Operations Building: A&K has begun mobilization.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None to report.
NEW BUSINESS
Annual Budget Workshop
Prior to the June Board Meeting, the Board holds its Annual Budget Workshop. The workshop provides
board members and staff an opportunity to review the proposed budget and make any necessary revisions
prior to final approval at the June Board meeting.
The Annual Budget Workshop is scheduled for June 15, 2026. Any board member unable to attend will
have an opportunity to review the proposed budget prior to the June Board Meeting.
Section 2. Minimum Monthly Charges. The minimum monthly rates for water service
for residential and commercial customers of the Paducah Water Works shall be modified, in
accordance with the Mixed Inflationary Index, as follows:
City/County residential and commercial customers:
Minimum Original Revised
Meter Size Consumption 7/1/2025 7/1/2026
Gallons Rates Rates
(Incl 54.84 Customer Fee)
5/8"
1,500
13.39
13.74
1"
7,500
43.39
44.52
1 %"
20,000
97.39
99.92
2"
40,000
180.39
185.08
3"
80,000
346.39
355.39
4"
150,000
579.39
594.45
6"
300,000
1,029.39
1,056.15
8"
400,000
1,329.39
1,363.95
Section 3. Fire Protection Fees. The fire protection fees for residential and commercial
customers of the Paducah Water Works shall be modified, in accordance with the Mixed Inflationary
Index, as follows:
City/County residential and commercial customers:
Unmetered Fire Original Revised
Connections Line Size 7/1/2025 7/1/2026
Rates Rates
2"
30.18
30.96
4"
40.24
41.29
6"
50.13
51.43
8"
75.33
77.29
10"
150.39
154.30
12"
200.56
205.77
Section 4. Capital Replacement and Expansion Fees. The Capital Replacement and
Expansion Fees for residential and commercial customers of the Paducah Water Works shall be
modified, in accordance with the Mixed Inflationary Index, as follows: