HomeMy WebLinkAbout08-11-2026August 11, 2026
At a Regular Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Tuesday, August 11,
2026, at 5:00 p.m. CDT, (6:00 p.m. EDT), in the Commission Chambers of City Hall located at
300 South 5th Street, Mayor Bray presided. Upon call of the roll by City Clerk, Lindsay Parish,
the following answered to their names: Commissioners Henderson, Smith, Thomas, Wilson, and
Mayor Bray (5).
INVOCATION
Commissioner Thomas led the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Mayor Bray led the pledge.
NEW EMPLOYEE INTRODUCTION
Cathy Bryant -Quimby, Senior Customer Experience Representative, introduced Customer
Experience Representative Lea Ann Armstrong.
PRESENTATION
Emancipation Celebration Overview
Communications Manager Pam Spencer provided the following summary:
Paducah Police Chief Brian Laird provided an overview of the City's police presence during the
August 8`h Emancipation Celebration gatherings held last weekend. In light of last year's
shooting incident on Boyd Street that led to the death of a 20 -year-old woman and her unborn
child, the City of Paducah worked with the Police Department, local businesses, and community
members over the past few months to develop plans for this year's celebrations, with the goal of
keeping the community safe. Chief Laird reported that there were no shootings, shots fired,
drag racing, noise complaints, or lives lost this year. There was a small number of arrests for
minor offenses. Chief Laird also clarified that State provided a citation to a local coffee shop due
to providing alcohol without a license. He further explained that the Police Department had
received credible information indicating that there could be retaliation attempts related to two
recent shootings in Paducah. Chief Laird thanked the community and businesses for working
together to ensure public safety during the celebrations.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
➢ Marshall Davis made comments concerning the Business License Tax.
➢ Dr. June Jones, Tamara Warren, Benny Heady (NAACP), Rocia Keeling, Stanley Young
and Angela Sanders made comments concerning police presence during the
Emancipation Day celebrations.
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 items on the Consent Agenda.
I(A)
Approve Minutes for July 28, 2026, Board of Commissioners Meeting
I(B)
Receive and File Documents:
Deed File:
1. Commissioner's Deed — 926 South 4' Street
2. Commissioner's Deed — 939 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive
3. Commissioner's Deed — 281 Clements Street
4. Quitclaim Deed — City of Paducah to Fly By Night Rental, Inc. — MO #3263
Contract File:
1. Contract For Services between City of Paducah and Chad Clark — Paul Bruhn
Sub -Grant Program inspections — no Commission action — signed by Carol
Gault, Planning Director
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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, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5).
ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS
AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PADUCAH-
McCRACKEN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST SPECULATIVE BUILDING
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN
COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RELATED TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 100,000 -SQUARE -FOOT SPECULATIVE INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 5700 COMMERCE DRIVE IN INDUSTRIAL
2. Agreement Between Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet,
Department of Highways and City of Paducah — Levin Avenue — MO #3279
3. Contract For Services —Sprocket, Inc. —MO #3281
I (C)
Appointment of Emily Esau to the Creative & Cultural Council to replace Cindy
Ragland, whose term has expired. Said terms shall expire March 24, 2029.
I(D)
Reappointment of Matthew Turley to the Code Enforcement Board. Said term shall
expire August 22, 2029.
I(E)
Appointment of Zach Barnett to the Barkley Regional Airport Authority Board, to
re lace Kevin Kauffeld, who resigned. Said term shall expire December 31, 2027.
I(F)
Appointment of Lacy Boling to the Municipal Housing Commission, to replace
Melanie Nunn, whose term has expired. Said term shall expire July 22, 2030.
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Personnel Actions
I(H)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
WITH MARY FOLEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF WOMEN AWARE, INC. FOR
CERTAIN INCENTIVES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME. MO #3287; BK 15
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER APPROVING A MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT
WITH KEN STEIN, OF MOUNTAIN COMPREHENSIVE CARE CENTER, INC.
FOR CERTAIN INCENTIVES AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE
ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME, MO #3288; BK 15
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A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO
EXECUTE A CONTRACT WITH PAXTON PARK GOLF BOARD, D/B/A
PAXTON PARK MUNICIPAL GOLF COURSE, IN AN AMOUNT OF $100,000
FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS AND
AUTHORIZING THE FINANCE DIRECTOR TO ISSUE PAYMENT, (MO 93289;
BK 15
I(K)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER AUTHORIZING THE PURCHASE OF SOLID WASTE
DUMPSTERS, LIDS AND REPLACEMENT PARTS IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO
EXCEED $160,000 FROM WASTEQUIP THROUGH SOURCEWELL
COOPERATIVE PURCHASING FOR FY2026-2027 AND AUTHORIZING THE
MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME, (MO #3290;
BK IS
I(L)
A MUNICIPAL ORDER ADOPTING CONTRACT MODIFICATION NO. 7 TO THE
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT WITH A&K CONSTRUCTION, REDUCING SAID
CONTRACT BY $476,506, UPDATING THE CONTRACT AMOUNT TO
$50,460,285, AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL
DOCUMENTS RELATED TO SAME
MO 43291; BK 15)
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, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5).
ORDINANCE ADOPTIONS
AUTHORIZE INTERLOCAL AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE CITY AND PADUCAH-
McCRACKEN COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY FOR THE
CONSTRUCTION OF AN INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST SPECULATIVE BUILDING
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY, APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN
INTERLOCAL COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT WITH THE PADUCAH-McCRACKEN
COUNTY INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY RELATED TO THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A 100,000 -SQUARE -FOOT SPECULATIVE INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 5700 COMMERCE DRIVE IN INDUSTRIAL
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PARK WEST." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: This Ordinance approves and
authorizes the Mayor to execute an Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the City of
Paducah and the Paducah -McCracken County Industrial Development Authority for the
development and construction of a 100,000 -square -foot speculative industrial building at 5700
Commerce Drive. The Agreement establishes the parties' respective responsibilities for project
management, procurement, construction, administration, funding, reimbursement, compliance
with Kentucky Product Development Initiative requirements, ownership, marketing, sale of the
property, and repayment of the City's project costs.
Adopted on call of the roll - yeas Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4), no — Commissioner Smith. (ORD NO. 2026-08-8888; BK 37)
AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE OF GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES IN AN AMOUNT
NOT TO EXCEED $6 MILLION TO FINANCE THE COSTS FOR A SPECULATIVE
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING TO BE CONSTRUCTED AT 5700 COMMERCE DRIVE IN
INDUSTRIAL PARK WEST
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners adopt an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF
PADUCAH, KENTUCKY AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE OF ITS CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY GENERAL OBLIGATION NOTES, TAXABLE SERIES 2026A IN A
MAXIMUM AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF $6,000,000 FOR THE PURPOSE OF
FINANCING THE COSTS OF A COMMERCIAL BUILDING AND RELATED
FURNISHINGS AND EQUIPMENT FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF PROMOTING
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE CITY; APPROVING THE FORM OF THE
NOTES; AUTHORIZING DESIGNATED OFFICERS OF THE CITY TO EXECUTE AND
DELIVER THE NOTES; AUTHORIZING AND DIRECTING THE FILING OF A NOTICE
WITH THE STATE LOCAL DEBT OFFICER; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF AND
SECURITY FOR THE NOTES; ESTABLISHING A NOTE PAYMENT FUND FOR THE
NOTES; AFFIRMING THE MAINTENANCE OF THE EXISTING SINKING FUND;
AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE BID OF THE PURCHASER OF THE NOTES;
AND REPEALING ANY INCONSISTENT ORDINANCES." This Ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance authorizes the City of Paducah, Kentucky (the "City") to issue a series
of general obligation notes to be designated as "General Obligation Notes, Taxable Series
2026A" (the "Notes") in a maximum aggregate principal amount of $6,000,000 for the purposes
of (i) financing all or a portion of the costs of the acquisition, construction, installation, and
equipping of a commercial building and related furnishings and equipment for the purpose of
promoting economic development within the City (the "Project"); (ii) paying capitalized interest
on the Notes, if desirable; (iii) paying all or a portion of the cost of credit enhancement on the
Notes, if any; and (iv) paying all or a portion of the costs of issuance of the Notes. Provisions are
made in the Ordinance for the payment of the Notes and the security therefor, the application of
the proceeds of the Notes, the establishment of a note payment fund, the continuation of the
City's previously established sinking fund, and certain covenants of the City with respect to the
Notes. The Notes are to be sold at public, competitive sale, and shall mature on September 1,
2029. The Notes pledge the full faith, credit, and taxing power of the City and provision is made
for the collection of a tax to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes, subject to certain
credits, as provided in Section 17 of the Ordinance. The sale of the Notes is contingent upon the
satisfaction of the requirements and conditions of the City regarding the Project. The following
Section 17 of the Ordinance is set forth in its entirety: "Section 17. General Obligation. The
Notes shall be full general obligations of the City, and the full faith, credit, and taxing power of
the City are hereby pledged for the prompt payment of the Notes and the interest thereon. During
the period the Notes are outstanding, there shall be and there hereby is levied on all of the
taxable property in the City, in addition to all other taxes, without limitation as to rate, a direct
tax annually in an amount sufficient to pay the principal of and interest on the Notes as and when
due, it being hereby found and determined that the current tax rates of the City are within all
applicable limitations. The tax shall be, and hereby is, ordered to be computed, certified, levied,
and extended upon the tax duplicate and shall be collected by the same officers, in the same
manner, and at the same time that taxes for general purposes for each of the years are certified,
extended, and collected. The tax shall be placed before and in preference to all other items and
for the full amount thereof, provided, however, that in each year, to the extent that other lawfully
available funds of the City are available for the payment of the Notes and are appropriated for
such purpose, the amount of such direct tax upon all of the taxable property in the City shall be
August 11, 2026
reduced by the amount of such other funds so available and appropriated."
Adopted on call of the roll- yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4). No — Commissioner Smith (1) (ORD NO. 2026-08-8889; BK 37)
ORDINANCE INTRODUCTIONS
AUTHORIZE CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH LIFELINE RECOVERY CENTER
IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Thomas, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING AND
APPROVING A CONTRACT FOR SERVICES WITH LIFELINE RECOVERY CENTER,
INC., IN AN AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED $200,000.00 FOR THE PURCHASE OF FOUR
PASSENGER VANS; AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE THE AGREEMENT;
AND AMENDING THE FISCAL YEAR 2027 BUDGET TO PROVIDE FOR THE
EXPENDITURE." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The Ordinance authorizes a
Contract for Services with Lifeline Recovery Center, Inc., providing a one-time payment of up to
$200,000 for the purchase of four passenger vans to support authorized recovery -related
transportation. Funding will be provided from the Opioid Settlement Fund. The Ordinance also
amends the Fiscal Year 2027 budget to increase expenditures in the Opioid Settlement Fund by
$200,000.
CLOSURE OF ALLEY BETWEEN S. 9TH STREET AND WALTER JETTON BLVD
AND PARALLEL TO 916 KENTUCKY AVENUE
Commissioner Henderson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Smith, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE
CLOSING OF AN 8,129 SQUARE FOOT ALLEY PARALLEL TO KENTUCKY AVENUE
AND WASHINGTON STREET BETWEEN SOUTH 9Tx STREET AND WALTER JETTON
BOULEVARD; AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO EXECUTE ALL DOCUMENTS
RELATING TO SAME." This Ordinance is summarized as follows: The City of Paducah does
hereby authorize the closure of an 8,129 square foot alley parallel to Kentucky Avenue and
Washington Street between South 9t" Street and Walter Jetton Boulevard, authorizes, empowers,
and directs the Mayor to execute quitclaim deeds from the City of Paducah to the property
owners in or abutting the public way to be closed and all other necessary documents to effectuate
the closure.
FY2026 BUDGET AMENDMENT
Commissioner Smith offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO.
2025-06-8847m ENTITLED, "AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING THE CITY OF PADUCAH,
KENTUCKY, ANNUAL OPERATING BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR JULY 1, 2025,
THROUGH .TUNE 30, 2026, BY ESTIMATING REVENUES AND RESOURCES AND
APPROPRIATING FUNDS FOR THE OPERATION OF CITY GOVERNMENT." This Ordinance is
summarized as follows: That the annual budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025, and
ending June 30, 2026, as adopted by Ordinance No. 2025-06-8847, be amended by the following
re -appropriations:
• Increase revenue and expenditures for the General Fund by $20,000 and $118,100,
respectively
• Increase expenditures for the Investment Fund by $49,573
• Increase revenue and expenditures for the Room Tax Fund by $158,871
• Increase revenue and expenditures for the Capital Projects Fund by $820,449
• Increase revenue and expenditures for the Grant Fund by $2,913
• Increase expenditures for the Debt Service Fund by $7,127
• Increase revenue for the Fleet Lease Trust Fund by $98,100
• Increase revenue and expenditures for the Health Insurance Fund by $421,154
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AMEND CHAPTER 78 PERSONNEL ORDINANCE TO REMOVE RETIREE LIFE
INSURANCE BENEFIT
Commissioner Thomas offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, that the Board of
Commissioners introduce an Ordinance entitled, "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 78
"PERSONNEL" SEC. 40, "GROUP LIFE AND MEDICAL INSURANCE", OF THE CODE OF
ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PADUCAH, KENTUCKY.' This Ordinance is summarized as
follows: This Ordinance amends Section 78-40 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Paducah
to reflect that retiree life insurance will no longer be offered effective September 1, 2026. Any
retiree taking coverage prior to that date will be grandfathered in according to the terms of the
plan.
CITY MANAGER COMMENTS
The City Manager thanked everyone for their attendance and concerns. The City is committed to
continuing to improve all future events held in the City. Concerns will be addressed.
Commissioner Henderson asked if the Commission will be invited to the review, and the City
Manager commented that they will be invited.
MAYOR COMMENTS
During the meeting, several community members voiced their concerns about the police
presence and perceived harassment. Mayor stated that the City will review body -camera footage
from this year's events. He also said that, to help ensure next year's events go smoothly, the City
will work with the community to begin planning well in advance
CITY COMMISSIONERS' COMMENTS
➢ Commissioner Thomas stated that we support our Police Department but will strive to
hold them accountable.
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:
➢ 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)
➢ 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, Wilson and Mayor
Bray (5).
Commissioner Smith left Executive Session at 7:04 p.m. and did not return to the meeting.
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION
Commissioner Thomas offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the Paducah
Board of Commissioners reconvene in open session.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(4).
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ADJOURN
Commissioner Wilson offered Motion, seconded by Commissioner Henderson, that the meeting
be adjourned.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Henderson, Thomas, Wilson, and Mayor
Bray (4).
MEETING ADJOURNED: 7:22 p.m.
ADOPTED: August 25, 2026.
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