Paris, Kentucky
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Recent meetings
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will hold second readings on several ordinances, including the adoption of the FY 2026-2027 annual budget and amendments to purchasing procedures, the current-year budget, E-911 meter fees, and employee compensation scales. The commission will also consider a notice to proceed for the Fords Mill Road Sewer Project and accept a KIA revolving loan for the Millersburg Road Sanitary Sewer Extension. Consent agenda items include hires for a finance specialist, school resource officer, water plant operator trainee, and E-911 dispatcher, as well as appointments and surplus declarations.
- Second reading: Ordinance 2026-6 adopting the FY 2026-2027 annual budget
- Second reading: Ordinance 2026-7 establishing meter fees for E-911
- Second reading: Ordinance 2026-8 amending compensation scale and classification ranges
- Fords Mill Road Sewer Project – notice to proceed
- Millersburg Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project – acceptance of KIA revolving loan and contract approval with BGADD
City Commission
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a first reading for the FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget and a fourth quarter budget amendment. The body will also discuss the purchase of real property on East Main Street and the appointment of an Assistant City Manager.
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-6 for the FY 2026-2027 Annual Budget
- Municipal Order 2026-59 regarding the purchase of real property at East Main Street
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-7 regarding E911 meter fees
- Municipal Order 2026-62 for the recommendation to hire an Assistant City Manager
- Updated street closures for Festival on Fifth
City Commission
The City Commission will hear the City Manager's budget message for FY26-27 and consider a second reading of an ordinance to amend wastewater surcharge rates. The body will also review employee benefits and a grant application for economic development.
- Ordinance 2026-3: Amending Wastewater Surcharge Rates
- Resolution 2026-7: Intent to apply for CDBG Economic Development Grant
- Resolution 2026-8: Increased design funds for Safe Routes to School (07-3504)
- Street closure request for Festival on Fifth
- Purchases for Wastewater Treatment Plant truck and Houston Oaks Lift Station Pump
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a workshop meeting to review various components of the city's finances. Discussion items include the City Manager's Budget Message, revenue projections, and operating expenses.
- Draft of City Manager's Budget Message
- CIP and Debt Service Analysis
- Salaries and Benefits review
- Revenue Projections
- Operating Expenses
The City Commission held a budget workshop to review the draft FY 26-27 budget and Capital Improvement Plan. No formal decisions were made during the session.
- Held budget workshop to review FY 26-27 draft budget
- Reviewed Capital Improvement Plan and departmental priorities
- Commissioner Gray exited meeting at 10:45 a.m.
- Unanimously adjourned workshop at 11:45 a.m.
City Commission
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will consider amending wastewater surcharge rates and awarding contracts for the Second Street Bridge and Fords Mill Road sewer project. The meeting also includes the appointment of officials and the ratification of a proclamation.
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-3 to amend wastewater surcharge rates
- Award Bid for Second Street Bridge Overlay
- Award Bid for FY'27 Water Treatment and Wastewater Chemicals
- Award Bid for Fords Mill Road Sanitary Sewer Project
- Authorization to sign Task Order 26-03 for Strand Associates
The Paris City Commission unanimously approved a $3,990,390 bid to Lagco Inc for capital improvements, awarded a $141,622 bridge overlay contract to M&M Services Inc, and authorized a $345,000 task order with Strand Engineering Services. The first reading of Ordinance 2026-3 amending wastewater surcharge rates was held; second reading is scheduled for the next meeting. The commission also approved chemicals and suppliers for the FY 2026–2027 water/wastewater budget, two surplus vehicle transfers, and other routine consent agenda items. No action was taken following a closed executive session on potential real property acquisition.
- Awarded $3,990,390 bid to Lagco Inc (unanimous)
- Awarded $141,622.44 bid to M&M Services Inc for West 2nd Street Bridge overlay deck restoration (unanimous)
- Authorized $345,000 task order 26-03 with Strand Engineering Services (unanimous)
- Approved first reading of Ordinance 2026-3 on wastewater surcharge rates (unanimous), second reading pending
- Approved chemical purchases for FY 2026–2027 water/wastewater treatment from Brenntag Mid-South, Citco Water, and Hawkins Inc (unanimous)
- Authorized transfer of 2019 Dodge Charger to Bourbon Co. Schools and 2019 Dodge Durango to Paris-Bourbon Co. Planning & Zoning (unanimous)
- Approved Municipal Road Aid Program Agreement (unanimous)
- Approved payment of invoices: $106,214.45 General Fund and $467,545.46 Utility Fund (unanimous)
City Commission
The commission will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2026-2, which amends employee pay scales and classification ranges. The consent agenda includes personnel orders, federal funding letters, a street closure, and a surplus declaration. A regular agenda item authorizes a water hydraulic model scope of work with HMB Engineering. The commission may also enter executive session to discuss a potential real property acquisition.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2026-2 amending employee pay scale and classification ranges
- Municipal Order 2026-47: water hydraulic model scope of work with HMB Engineering
- Municipal Order 2026-46: personnel order for Police Captain
- Resolution 2026-5: letters requesting federal funding
- Executive session for potential real property acquisition (KRS 61.810(1)(b))
The City Commission approved the second reading of an ordinance to amend the compensation schedule, hired a new captain, and authorized a $8 million funding request. The board also authorized discussions with Chain Breaker Hospitality Group regarding a potential property acquisition.
- Approved second reading of Ordinance No. 2026-2 (Compensation Schedule)
- Approved hiring William Lindon as Captain (Municipal Order 2026-46)
- Authorized Mayor signature for $8,000,000 funding request (Resolution 2026-5)
- Approved Main Street closure for May 9, 2026
- Approved surplus of recycling commodities
- Approved renewal of Blue Cross and Blue Shield agreement
- Approved payment of $347,166.99 in invoices
- Authorized HMB Engineering for Hydraulic Water System Model (MO 2026-47)
City Commission
The City Commission will meet for a special session. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss matters that may lead to the discipline or dismissal of an employee.
- Executive session regarding potential employee discipline or dismissal
The City Commission met in regular session and entered an executive session to discuss personnel matters. Following the executive session, the Commission voted to terminate the employment of Angelica Lawson.
- Terminated employment of Angelica Lawson for insubordination, inefficiency, neglect of duties, and unsatisfactory work and attitude (5-0)
City Commission
The City Commission is holding a workshop meeting to discuss several property and park projects. The session focuses on planning and engineering discussions rather than final votes.
- Bell Engineering: Stoner Creek Property Outdoor Recreation Plan
- Brent Childers: Bowling Green Riverfront Park
- Terry Gray: Manchester
- REP Engineering
- Grant Felice: Cummins Nature Preserve
The Paris City Commission held a workshop session on April 14, 2026, featuring presentations on a potential outdoor recreation concept for Stoner Creek property, low-head dam conversion, and park maintenance costs. Public comments included both opposition and support for the project. No votes or decisions were taken on any agenda items; the only action was adjournment.
- Adjourned workshop (unanimous)
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will hold the first reading of an ordinance amending the employee pay scale and classification ranges. They will also discuss a downtown street and public parking plan. The consent agenda includes a pole attachment agreement with Spectrum, police department personnel appointments, and a street closure for YMCA Healthy Kids Day.
- First reading of Ordinance 2026-2 amending employee pay scale and classification ranges
- Downtown Street and Public Parking Plan discussion
- Municipal Order 2026-40: Pole attachment agreement with Spectrum Mid-America, LLC
- Police department appointments: Police Officer (2026-43) and Assistant Chief (2026-44)
- Street closure request for YMCA Healthy Kids Day
The Commission approved a downtown public parking plan that converts 6th and 9th Streets to one-way and adds 26 new public parking spaces. The plan also establishes two loading zones and introduces a naming system for city-owned parking lots.
- Approved downtown public parking plan (unanimous)
- Approved Municipal Order 2026-40 Spectrum Mid-America pole attachment agreement (unanimous)
- Reappointed Ronald Carter and Melissa Jurgensen to Board of Architectural Review (unanimous)
- Approved hiring Jonathan Tucker (Police Officer), Dwayne Ison (Assistant Chief), and William Davis (Field Operations Laborer I) (unanimous)
- Approved Woodmont Lift Station contract amendment with Herrick Company Inc (unanimous)
- Approved change order #1 with Dynamic Air Solutions (unanimous)
- Approved temporary closure of 9th Street on April 18, 2026 (unanimous)
- Approved payments of $259,006.85 (General Fund) and $365,808.92 (Utility Fund) (unanimous)