HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-04-2022 - Called Meeting Commission Priorities Day 1February 4, 2022
At a Called Meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners held on Friday, February 4, 2022, at
12:15 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 the City Clerk, the following answered to their
names: Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson, Mayor Bray (5).
COMMISSION PRIORITIES DISCUSSION
MAYOR BRAY OPENING REMARKS
Mayor Bray gave opening remarks about the importance of Commission Priority setting meetings.
He thanked the Leadership team for being involved and coming during inclement weather.
CITY MANAGER JORDAN OPENING REMARKS
City Manager thanked the Commission and the Leadership Team for coming out and preparing for
the meeting. He gave an overview of the day's agenda. He asked the Leadership Team to keep
presentations to 10 minutes and leave 5 minutes for questions from the Commission.
2021 COMMISSION PRIORITIES SUCCESSES & LESSONS
Assistant City Manager Michelle Smolen talked about the importance of setting priorities for the
Board, the Leadership Team and the community as a whole. She handed out a Commission
Priorities Recap. A copy of the handout is in the minute file. The following Priorities were
highlighted:
• Partnership with the County
o Barkley Regional Airport — Interlocal Agreement
o Outdoor Sports Complex — Memorandum of Understanding
0 911 Communications — Memorandum of Understanding
• Community Engagement
o Communication Enhancement
o
Southside Town Halls & Rise and Shine Program
o
Diversity Panel
• Capital Projects Advancement
o
Stormwater Projects
o
Southside Infrastructure
o
Civic Center Renovation
• Growth
o
Remote Workers Incentive
o
Downtown Activities
• Lessons Learned
o
Housing
o
Minority Inclusion
o
Fire Station 4
o
Southside
o
City Facilities
LEADERSHIP TEAM PRESENTATIONS — TOP TWO PRIORITIES
PUBLIC WORKS
Public Works Director Chris Yarber discussed Solid Waste Service Enhancement and Community
Beautification.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
Police Chief Brian Laird discussed a New Police Facility and Recruitment/Retention of Employees
PLANNING
Planning Director Nicholas Hutchison provided a handout which is included in the Minute File. He
spoke about Strategic Growth and Southside Initiatives.
PARKS
Parks Director Arnie Clark provided a handout which is included in the Minute File. She spoke
about Oak Grove Cemetery and the Sports Park Development.
HUMAN RESOURCES
Human Resources Director Stephanie Suazo spoke about City Wide Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Initiatives and Developing a Best in Class Workplace Culture.
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FIRE DEPARTMENT
Fire Chief Steve Kyle provided a handout which is included in the Minute file. He spoke about Fire
Department Staffing, Fire Facilities and 911 Radio System Infrastructure.
FINANCE
Finance Director Jon Perkins spoke about allocation of bond proceeds, 911 capital and radio system
needs, and the refinement of existing Munis programs.
ENGINEERING
Engineering Director Rick Murphy provided a handout which is included in the Minute file. He
spoke about stormwater and other active projects.
CLERK/CX
City Clerk and Director of Customer Experience Lindsay Parish spoke about the 2023
Recodification, Special Event Permitting and the 311 App and Online Portal.
COMMUNICATIONS
Communications Director Pam Spencer spoke about updating software and theme for the City's
Website and promoting the commission priorities, City projects and City services.
COMMISSION COMMENTS & QUESTIONS
Commissioner Guess asked questions about Electrical Permits.
Commissioner Wilson spoke about the need for more public art in Lower Town and Downtown. She
also commented on the Outdoor Sports Park.
Mayor Bray discussed Cemetery Operations, the ongoing Planning Department projects and
concerns about Stormwater.
ADJOURN
Commissioner Henderson offered motion, seconded by Commissioner Wilson, to adjourn the
meeting of the Paducah Board of Commissioners.
Adopted on call of the roll yeas, Commissioners Gault, Guess, Henderson, Wilson and Mayor Bray
(5)
TIME ADJOURNED: Approximately 3:59 pm.
ADOPTED: March 8, 2022
ATTEST:
Lindsay Parish, IN Clerk
George P. Bray, Mayor