Paris, Kentucky

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

City Commission

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Paris llevará a cabo segundas lecturas de varias ordenanzas, incluyendo la adopción del presupuesto anual del año fiscal 2026-2027 y enmiendas a los procedimientos de compra, el presupuesto del año en curso, las tarifas de medidores de E-911 y las escalas de compensación de los empleados. La comisión también considerará una notificación para proceder con el Fords Mill Road Sewer Project y aceptará un préstamo rotatorio de KIA para la Millersburg Road Sanitary Sewer Extension. Los artículos de la agenda de consentimiento incluyen contrataciones para un especialista en finanzas, un oficial de recursos escolares, un aprendiz de operador de planta de agua y un despachador de E-911, así como nombramientos y declaraciones de excedentes.

• Segunda lectura: Ordenanza 2026-6 que adopta el presupuesto anual del año fiscal 2026-2027
• Segunda lectura: Ordenanza 2026-7 que establece las tarifas de medidores para E-911
• Segunda lectura: Ordenanza 2026-8 que enmienda la escala de compensación y los rangos de clasificación
• Fords Mill Road Sewer Project – notificación para proceder
• Millersburg Road Sanitary Sewer Extension Project – aceptación de préstamo rotatorio de KIA y aprobación de contrato con BGADD

City Commission

City Commission

La Comisión Municipal llevará a cabo una primera lectura del Presupuesto Anual del año fiscal 2026-2027 y una enmienda presupuestaria del cuarto trimestre. El organismo también discutirá la compra de un bien inmueble en East Main Street y el nombramiento de un Administrador Municipal Adjunto.

• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-6 para el Presupuesto Anual del año fiscal 2026-2027
• Orden Municipal 2026-59 relativa a la compra de un bien inmueble en East Main Street
• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-7 relativa a las tarifas de medidores E911
• Orden Municipal 2026-62 para la recomendación de contratar a un Administrador Municipal Adjunto
• Cierres de calles actualizados para el Festival on Fifth

The commission unanimously approved a revised contract with the Paris Independent School Board and authorized the City Manager, City Attorney, Mayor and City Clerk to finalize and execute it. They also approved multiple full‑time hires for fire and police positions, a flood‑mitigation funding withdrawal, and payment of invoices totaling $486,728.59. Additional approvals included a street‑closure request for the Festival on Fifth and filing for a fire‑fighter grant application.

• Approved revised contract with Paris Independent School Board (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time hire of Xavier Riley, Firefighter/EMT (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time hire of William Haddix, Firefighter/EMT (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time hire of Taylor Hazlewood, Firefighter/EMT (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time hire of Spencer Gibson, Firefighter/EMT (unanimous)
• Approved full‑time hire of Jeremey Hamilton, police officer (unanimous)
• Approved funding withdrawal request for Flood Mitigation at 1870 Rio Vista Dr. (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices: $56,330.34 General Fund and $430,398.25 Utility Fund (unanimous)

City Commission

La Comisión Municipal escuchará el mensaje presupuestario del Administrador de la Ciudad para el FY26-27 y considerará una segunda lectura de una ordenanza para modificar las tarifas de recargo de aguas residuales. El organismo también revisará los beneficios de los empleados y una solicitud de subvención para el desarrollo económico.

• Ordenanza 2026-3: Modificación de las Tarifas de Recargo de Aguas Residuales
• Resolución 2026-7: Intención de solicitar la Subvención de Desarrollo Económico CDBG
• Resolución 2026-8: Aumento de fondos de diseño para Safe Routes to School (07-3504)
• Solicitud de cierre de calles para Festival on Fifth
• Compras para el camión de la Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales y la bomba de la Estación de Elevación de Houston Oaks

The Paris City Commission approved the City Manager's FY26‑27 budget message and amended the wastewater surcharge rates. It also authorized the hiring of a full‑time E‑911 dispatcher, adopted several job descriptions, and approved purchases of a truck and a lift‑station pump. Additional actions included authorizing a grant application, a sidewalk project, street closures for the Festival on Fifth, and payment of general and utility fund invoices.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-3 amending wastewater surcharge rates (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order 2026-50 hiring E‑911 Dispatch (Heath Harney) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-8 authorizing supplemental sidewalk agreement (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 3/4‑1 ton truck for $59,489 from Freedom Dodge (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Barnes Lift Station Pump for $24,744 from Service Specialties (unanimous)
• Approved City Manager FY26‑27 Budget Message (unanimous)
• Approved updated street closure for Festival on Fifth (June 12, July 10, Aug 7) (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices: $241,967.29 (General Fund) and $238,155.34 (Utility Fund) (unanimous)

City Commission

La Comisión Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión de taller para revisar diversos componentes de las finanzas de la ciudad. Los temas de discusión incluyen el Mensaje Presupuestario del Administrador de la Ciudad, las proyecciones de ingresos y los gastos operativos.

• Borrador del Mensaje Presupuestario del Administrador de la Ciudad
• Análisis del CIP y del Servicio de la Deuda
• Revisión de Salarios y Beneficios
• Proyecciones de Ingresos
• Gastos Operativos

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

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Paris considerará la modificación de las tarifas de recargo de aguas residuales y la adjudicación de contratos para el puente de Second Street y el proyecto de alcantarillado de Fords Mill Road. La reunión también incluye el nombramiento de funcionarios y la ratificación de una proclama.

• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-3 para modificar las tarifas de recargo de aguas residuales
• Adjudicación de licitación para el Overlay del Second Street Bridge
• Adjudicación de licitación para productos químicos de tratamiento de agua y aguas residuales del FY'27
• Adjudicación de licitación para el Proyecto de Alcantarillado Sanitario de Fords Mill Road
• Autorización para firmar la Orden de Trabajo 26-03 para 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

City Commission

La comisión llevará a cabo una segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-2, que modifica las escalas salariales y los rangos de clasificación de los empleados. La agenda de consentimiento incluye órdenes de personal, cartas de financiamiento federal, un cierre de calle y una declaración de excedentes. Un punto de la agenda regular autoriza el alcance del trabajo de un modelo hidráulico de agua con HMB Engineering. La comisión también puede entrar en sesión ejecutiva para discutir una posible adquisición de bienes inmuebles.

• Segunda lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-2 que modifica la escala salarial y los rangos de clasificación de los empleados
• Orden Municipal 2026-47: alcance del trabajo del modelo hidráulico de agua con HMB Engineering
• Orden Municipal 2026-46: orden de personal para Capitán de Policía
• Resolución 2026-5: cartas solicitando financiamiento federal
• Sesión ejecutiva para una posible adquisición de bienes inmuebles (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

La Comisión de la Ciudad se reunirá en una sesión especial. La agenda incluye una sesión ejecutiva para discutir asuntos que pueden conducir a la disciplina o el despido de un empleado.

• Sesión ejecutiva sobre la posible disciplina o despido de un empleado

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

La Comisión de la Ciudad de Paris llevará a cabo la primera lectura de una ordenanza que modifica la escala salarial y los rangos de clasificación de los empleados. También discutirán un plan de calles del centro y de estacionamiento público. La agenda de consentimiento incluye un acuerdo de fijación de postes con Spectrum, nombramientos de personal del departamento de policía y el cierre de una calle para el YMCA Healthy Kids Day.

• Primera lectura de la Ordenanza 2026-2 que modifica la escala salarial y los rangos de clasificación de los empleados
• Discusión del Plan de Calles del Centro y de Estacionamiento Público
• Orden Municipal 2026-40: Acuerdo de fijación de postes con Spectrum Mid-America, LLC
• Nombramientos del departamento de policía: Oficial de Policía (2026-43) y Jefe Asistente (2026-44)
• Solicitud de cierre de calle para el 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)

City Commission

La Comisión Municipal llevará a cabo una reunión de taller para discutir varios proyectos de propiedades y parques. La sesión se centra en discusiones de planificación e ingeniería en lugar de votaciones finales.

• 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 a special meeting to discuss the 2026 budget, including specific allocations for Parks and Recreation, Planning and Zoning, the Economic Development Authority, Emergency Medical Services, Enhanced 911, and the Bluegrass Narcotics Drug Taskforce.

• Budget discussion for Parks and Recreation
• Budget discussion for Planning and Zoning
• Budget discussion for Economic Development Authority
• Budget discussion for Emergency Medical Services
• Budget discussion for Enhanced 911 and Bluegrass Narcotics Drug Taskforce

The Paris City Commission and Bourbon County Fiscal Court met to review proposed budgets for several jointly funded entities. No votes were taken during this informational session, which serves as a guide for upcoming budget development.

• EDA funding levels to remain unchanged from the current year
• Joint Parks and Recreation Board proposed $489,270 total contribution ($244,635 each)
• Joint Planning Commission proposed $548,810 in expenses for consideration
• Joint EMS Board proposed $1,640,000 total funding request ($820,000 each)
• Joint E-911 Board proposed $1,085,070 total funding request ($542,535 each)

City Commission

The Paris City Commission will approve minutes from previous meetings, promotions for the Fire and Police departments, and invoices for the General and Utility Funds. The body will also consider a Memorandum of Agreement with the Bluegrass Narcotics Task Force and a street closure for a 5k event.

• Fire Department promotions (Battalion Chief, Lieutenant)
• Police Department promotions (Officer)
• Waste Water Treatment Plant Operator III promotion
• MOA with Bluegrass Narcotics Task Force
• Street closure: Main Street for Tour de Paris 5k

The Commission approved several municipal hires for fire, police, and utility positions. Additionally, the board authorized a $39,139 contract for the HCSO Bluegrass Narcotics Task Force.

• Approved March 10, 2026, meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved March 17, 2026, budget meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Austin Lizer as Battalion Chief (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Ben Gnau as Battalion Chief (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Chad Land as Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Tyler Kitchen as Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Kyle Barnett as Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Tony Fields as Police Officer (unanimous)

City Commission

The Paris City Commission will meet to discuss the total operating costs for the 2026 fiscal year, including departments such as Public Works, Police, Fire, and Administration.

• Budget discussion for Operating Costs
• Public Works and Building Maintenance
• Police and Fire Department budgets
• Water Treatment and Wastewater Treatment
• Electric Department and Field Operations

The City Commission held a workshop session to review draft budget proposals for General and Utility Departments and the Administration. A $650,000 request for a Stoner Creek property purchase was presented, but no action was taken.

• Reviewed initial FY2027 budget draft proposals
• Received $650,000 park property request (no action taken)

City Commission

The Paris City Commission will consider a condemnation petition for a utility easement at an unnumbered property on Georgetown Road at Houston Creek, along with a resolution for a Safe Routes to School supplemental agreement. Other items include a request to purchase four police vehicles, approval of a fire department SOP update, and consent agenda items such as surplus fire vehicles and invoice payments.

• Condemnation petition for utility easement at Georgetown Road/Houston Creek
• Resolution 2026-4: Supplemental agreement for Safe Routes to School (TAP 07-3504)
• Municipal Order 2026-30: Engineering services agreement with GRW for Transportation Alternatives Program
• Request to purchase 4 police vehicles and upfitting
• Municipal Order 2026-31: Police Chief appointment

The commission unanimously approved the full‑time hire of Mark Burden as Police Chief and the purchase of four police vehicles and radios. It also authorized agreements for sidewalk projects, updates to the fire department SOP manual, the rehire of Keith Kelley as Field Operations Crew Leader, and the designation of two fire‑department vehicles as surplus property. Invoices totaling $326,904.90 for the General Fund and $342,046.57 for the Utility Fund were approved for payment, and attorneys were authorized to file an eminent‑domain petition for a utility easement on Georgetown Road.

• Approved full‑time hire of Mark Burden as Police Chief (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of 4 police vehicles for $229,826 and radios for $6,012.84 (unanimously carried)
• Approved sidewalk project agreements with Transportation Cabinet and GRW (unanimously carried)
• Approved Phase II update of Fire Department SOP Manual (unanimously carried)
• Approved rehire of Keith Kelley as Field Operations Crew Leader, pay scale O7-4 (unanimously carried)
• Approved designation of two fire‑department vehicles and equipment as surplus property (unanimously carried)
• Approved payment of invoices: $326,904.90 (General Fund) and $342,046.57 (Utility Fund) (unanimously carried)
• Approved attorneys to file eminent‑domain petition for utility easement on Georgetown Road (unanimously carried)

City Commission

The City Commission will meet to discuss the Stoner Creek Park Project and review January financials. The body is deciding on a real property bid and several personnel hires for police and field operations.

• Award bid for real property at 219 East 19th Street
• Personnel orders for three new police officers and one police cadet
• Personnel orders for three field operations laborers and one sanitation laborer
• Street closure request for Artwalk on April 17, 2026
• Authorization to declare surplus fire hydrants and other metals

The commission unanimously approved the closure of Main Street between 8th and 2nd Streets from 3:00 pm to 10:00 pm and the activation of the Entertainment District for an Artwalk on April 17, 2026. It also approved Phase I of the Fire Department Standard Operating Procedure Manual, a bid award for the property at 219 E. 19th Street to William Shaw for $2,500, and payment of invoices totaling $223,923.34 for the General Fund and $117,462.18 for the Utility Fund. Additional unanimous approvals included hiring several police officers and labor staff, surplus equipment sale, and financial reports.

• Approved closure of Main Street (8th‑2nd) for Artwalk (unanimous)
• Approved Phase I Fire Department SOP Manual (unanimous)
• Approved award of 219 E. 19th St. property to William Shaw for $2,500 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices $223,923.34 (General Fund) and $117,462.18 (Utility Fund) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of five police officers and one police cadet (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of three laborers and re‑hire of two laborers (unanimous)
• Approved sale/recycling of surplus fire hydrants and other metal items (unanimous)
• Approved curbside heavy‑trash pickup by Rumpke on April 23 (unanimous)

General

City Commission

The Paris City Commission will hold a second reading of Ordinance 2026-1 regarding net energy metering. They will also consider resolutions to establish bank accounts for police asset forfeiture and evidence, authorize a task order for a sanitary sewer project on Fords Mill Road, and reject a bid for real property at 219 E. 19th Street. The consent agenda includes appointments, a copy machine lease for the Police Department, and a surplus request.

• Second reading: Ordinance 2026-1 (Net Energy Metering)
• Resolution 2026-1: Establishing bank account for state asset forfeiture (Police)
• Resolution 2026-2: Establishing bank account for evidence (Police)
• Authorization: Task Order 26-01 for Fords Mill Rd. Sanitary Sewer Project (Strand Associates)
• Reject bid: Real property at 219 E. 19th Street

The Paris City Commission unanimously approved Ordinance 2026-1 concerning Net Energy Metering. It also approved several municipal orders, resolutions, a copier lease, invoice payments, and a proclamation for Family Resource and Youth Services week. All actions were adopted without opposition.

• Approved Ordinance 2026-1 on Net Energy Metering (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order 2026-18 reappointing Wayne West to the Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order 2026-4 appointing ABC Deputies (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-3 authorizing bank signatories for the City (unanimous)
• Approved lease for 3 Canon copiers at $519.52 for 63 months (unanimous)
• Approved payment of invoices: $381,755.15 (General Fund) and $610,656.33 (Utility Fund) (unanimous)
• Approved Mayor's proclamation for Family Resource and Youth Services week (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-1 establishing a State Asset Forfeiture funds bank account (unanimous)

City Commission

This special meeting includes discussion of 2026 goals for the Economic Development Agency, updates on Emergency Medical Services and Enhanced E-911 services, a follow-up on the Paris Pike Corridor Commission, a status update on Millersburg Road Sanitary Sewer, and a review of the Utility Gross Receipts License Tax. No formal votes are scheduled; all items are discussion only.

• Discussion of 2026 goals for the Economic Development Agency (EDA)
• Update on Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
• Update on Enhanced E-911 services
• Follow-up on Paris Pike Corridor Commission
• Review of Utility Gross Receipts License Tax (KRS 160.613, et al.)

The Paris City Commission held a joint meeting with the Bourbon County Fiscal Court and received updates on economic development, emergency medical services, and enhanced 911 operations. The commission affirmed its commitment to extend sanitary sewer service to the Millersburg Road park and directed staff to request that utility bills label the school tax correctly. The meeting was adjourned at 12:21 p.m. by a unanimous motion.

• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)
• City will extend sewer service to Millersburg Road park (commitment affirmed)
• City staff to contact billing company to change “Other Tax” label to “School Tax” on utility bills
• Federal grant of $750,000 secured for elevated water tank at Millersburg Road park

General

City Commission

The regular City Commission meeting scheduled for Jan 27, 2026 was cancelled because of inclement weather. All agenda items have been moved to the regular meeting on Feb 10, 2026. No decisions were made at this session.

City Commission

The City Commission will hold a first reading of an ordinance regarding Net Energy Metering. The body will also consider a consent agenda featuring several personnel orders, board appointments, and contract renewals.

• First reading of Ordinance 2026-1 regarding Net Energy Metering
• Contract renewal for Hach Maintenance Agreement-Water Treatment Plant
• Participation in an EPA Brownfield Coalition Grant
• Revised and additional policies for Phase III Police Department
• Appointments to the E911 Board and Community Development Agency Board

The commission unanimously approved payment of invoices totaling $684,576.70 for the General Fund and $449,002.60 for the Utility Fund. It also approved a municipal order for annual maintenance at the water treatment plant and a one‑year extension of the T‑Mobile tower lease. Several staff hires and reappointments were approved, including a new Field Operations Superintendent and a Firefighter EMT.

• Approved payment of $684,576.70 for General Fund invoices (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $449,002.60 for Utility Fund invoices (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order 2026-1 for water treatment plant maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Municipal Order 2026-9 amending 2019 engineering services agreement (unanimous)
• Approved extension of T‑Mobile tower lease for one year (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Samuel Harney as Field Operations Superintendent (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Austin Harris as Firefighter EMT (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Stephanie Settles as ABC Administrator (unanimous)