Lifeline Recovery Center Presentation
Before the meeting began, the Paducah Board of Commissioners had an opportunity to view four vehicles purchased with City of Paducah opioid settlement funds. In August, the Board approved a contract with Lifeline Recovery Center to use $200,000 in funding to purchase four vehicles to provide reliable transportation in support of client recovery.
Lifeline Recovery Center provides long-term residential recovery services to individuals affected by addiction. The nonprofit uses passenger vans and other vehicles to transport clients to treatment and recovery services, healthcare appointments, employment, court obligations, job training, volunteer opportunities, recovery meetings, and other activities that support recovery and successful reentry.
Using the $200,000 in opioid settlement funds, Lifeline purchased two 2025 Chevrolet Express 15 passenger vans and two 2026 Chrysler Pacifica minivans to transport Lifeline residents. The new vehicles replace aging vans in a fleet where 13 of the 15 vehicles had more than 150,000 miles.
"Reliable transportation is one of the biggest barriers to lasting recovery,” said Lifeline Recovery Center Executive Director Ashley Miller. “Most of our fleet had well over 150,000 miles, and these four vans mean the men and women we serve can get to work, medical appointments, court dates, and church without worrying whether the ride will make it. We are so grateful to the Mayor and Commissioners for investing in recovery and in the people of Paducah."
Lifeline Recovery Center is a Christ-centered, long-term residential recovery nonprofit serving adults with life-controlling addictions at its Men's Campus and Women's Campus in Paducah and Kevil, Kentucky. CARF accredited and state licensed, Lifeline offers residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient care and serves approximately 200 adults each year. Since 2004, Lifeline has served more than 3,000 individuals. Learn more at LifelineRecoveryCenter.org.
Architectural Services Agreement for New Police Facility
The Paducah Board of Commissioners approved a municipal order authorizing the City Manager to enter into negotiations with Architects Design Group (ADG) for professional architectural and engineering design services for a new police department facility. This action allows the City Manager to negotiate the scope of services, fees, and contractual terms. Once negotiations are complete, the proposed agreement will be brought back to the Board of Commissioners for consideration and final approval.
Paducah Police Chief Brian Laird explained that this summer, the City of Paducah issued a Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for professional architectural and engineering design services for a new police facility to be located at 3047 Jackson Street. Six Statements of Qualifications were received and evaluated by a selection committee. Using criteria including relevant project experience, past performance, qualifications of key personnel, and proposed approach to the project, the committee selected the top three firms for in-person interviews. Following the interviews, the list was narrowed to two firms. The committee then checked references and toured police departments designed by the finalist firms.
The selection committee recommended Architects Design Group (ADG), which plans to partner with local firms Sherman Carter Barnhart Architects and BFW Marcum Engineering on the project. ADG specializes in public safety design and has designed more than 250 police facilities nationwide.
Police Department Flock Camera Update
Paducah Police Chief Brian Laird provided an overview of the Flock Safety automated license plate reader system, including its data storage, information-sharing practices, department policies, and success stories.
Data Storage |Chief Laird explained that data is not stored in-house but is maintained through Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud storage. All images and associated metadata are encrypted, and the system is Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) compliant. Data is retained for 30 days before being deleted.
Information Sharing | The Flock Safety network is designed around information sharing to enhance law enforcement capabilities. However, information is shared only with criminal justice agencies.
Policy, Access, and Audits | The Police Department has an established policy governing the use of the Flock Safety system. Access and use are limited to legitimate law enforcement and public safety purposes. To ensure accountability and compliance with department policy, quarterly audits are conducted.
Success Stories | Chief Laird highlighted several examples of how Flock Safety technology has assisted law enforcement agencies in addressing criminal activity and public safety concerns. These examples included locating a Tennessee murder escapee in Tennessee, assisting with missing persons cases, identifying a shooting suspect involving a Missouri football player, recovering stolen vehicles, locating wanted persons, investigating fraud and identity theft, and assisting with hit-and-run collision investigations.
For additional information regarding the department's use of Flock Safety technology, visit the Flock Safety Transparency Portal.
Paducah Civic Beautification Board Annual Business Awards
The Paducah Civic Beautification Board recognized 13 businesses with Annual Business Awards.
- Lori Center for Autism – 619 North 30th Street
- Altered – 2223 Broadway
- Ray Black & Son – 368 South 31st Street
- Mercy Health Paducah Cancer Center – 285 Medical Center Drive
- Opal Rivers Spa and Wellness – 627 Broadway
- The Dim Light Social – 620 Broadway
- REMAX Realty Group Downtown – 229 Broadway
- Atomic City Family Entertainment Center – 3801 Hinkleville Road
- McDonald’s - 5345 U.S. 60 West
- Applebee’s Grill + Bar – 3990 Hinkleville Road
- Mooknjac Brew Project – 431 South 3rd Street
- Millstone Flooring and Granite – 1025 Kentucky Avenue
- Smedley Yeiser Events Center - 533 Madison Street
Boards and Commissions
- Appointment of Mark McGregor and reappointment of Trey Griffin to the Paducah Planning Commission.
- Reappointment of Jana Dawson and appointment of Carly Dick to the Historical & Architectural Review Commission (HARC).
- Appointment of Alexis Marrs to the Board of Adjustment.
- Appointment of Melinda Winchester and reappointment of Sara Bradley and Glenn Denton to the Paducah Convention & Visitors Bureau.
- Appointment of Steve Weigle to the Paducah-McCracken County Senior Citizens Board.
Additional Meeting Information
- Paducah Power System Chief Executive Officer Cory Hicks introduced Stephen Houck who will be replacing Doug Handley who will be retiring as CFO. Mayor George Bray presented Handley a Duke of Paducah award at the meeting to recognize his years of service. Handley also provided the Board with a presentation regarding the Paducah Power System Audit.
- Municipal Order approved renewing the Regional Government Enterprise Agreement with ESRI, Inc.
- Ordinance introduced to amend Paducah Code of Ordinances, Chapter 98, Article III. The amendment renames the section from Street Cuts to Right-of-Way Encroachments and expands the definition of work within a public way that would require a permit through the Engineering Department. The expanded definition includes work to include complete or partial temporary closure or placement of equipment or materials within a public way.
- Ordinance introduced for the consensual annexation of 709 Bleich Road. Property owners, R&R Development, requested annexation for a proposed residential development of seven two-family structures.
- After meeting in closed session as permitted by KRS 61.810(1)(g), the Paducah Board of Commissioners returned to open session and approved a municipal order preliminarily approving the issuance of industrial revenue bonds for the benefit of Project Dune; agreeing to issue bonds at the appropriate time, subject to conditions set forth in the municipal order, and taking other preliminary actions.
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