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Appointments and reappointments
- Chris Morgan appointed to the PVA board of assessment for a three‑year term ending 04/14/2028. (Motion, second; outcome: approved) [transcript s=7624.83]
- Arianne Dillon appointed to the PVA board of assessment for a three‑year term ending 04/22/2028. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7638.99]
- James Adams reappointed to the Melbourne New Hope Fire Board through 10/31/2027. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7658.40]
- Jerry Gifford reappointed to the Melbourne New Hope Fire Board through 10/31/2027. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7665.12]
- Richard Grama appointed to the PAD Economic Development Board through 04/14/2028. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7694.385]
- Greg Grissom reappointed to the IDA board for term ending 03/31/2029. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7719.2]
- Brock Tucker appointed to the Sports Tourism Commission filling remainder of a term expiring 08/26/2026. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7728.97]
- Michelle Frank appointed to the Sports Tourism Commission to fill vacancy through 08/26/2027. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7734.255]
- Leon Owens reappointed to the IDA board for a term ending 03/31/2027. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7761.0146]

Payments, contracts and authorizations
- Treasurer authorized to pay Fresh Foodies up to $1,000 as a co‑sponsorship for an event on 05/06/2025. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7772.27]
- Treasurer authorized to pay Lifeline Ministries $1,000 for silver sponsorship of annual banquet. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7829.87]
- County judge executive authorized to sign deed and related documents to purchase 2.11 acres on Denver Street from Community Recreation Corporation of Lone Oak 2; treasurer authorized to pay $1 for land and improvements. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7878.97]
- Letter of support authorized for IDA/Greater Paducah Economic Development Corporation grant application to Kentucky Productive Development Initiative for speculative building in Industrial Park West (does not legally obligate funds). (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=7935.17]
- Engage Patrick & Associates LLC to perform audit services for fiscal year 07/01/2024–06/30/2025. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=8016.9004]
- Judge executive authorized to execute service agreement with Government Utilities Technology Services, Inc. (GUTS) to process, print and mail 2025 property tax bills. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=8146.255]
- Pay invoice dated 03/07/2025 to BFW for sports complex project in the amount of $1,566.07 with half paid by the city under the interlocal agreement. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=8369.7295 / 8399.325]
- Approve March 2025 transient room tax distribution totaling $304,627.09 allocated to Paducah CVB, convention center, sports tourism commission and escrow fund. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=8406.506]

Personnel and late orders
- Christopher Blakely hired as deputy jailer effective 04/15/2025 at $19.86/hour (motion, second; approved). [transcript s=8456.204]
- Resignation accepted for part‑time deputy jailer Keaton Leak effective 03/21/2025. (Motion, second; approved) [transcript s=8477.2705]

Ordinance readings
- Ordinance 2025‑04 (revision to subdivision regulations) second reading in summary, motion to adopt and adopted by the court. (Motion, second; vote recorded in transcript as in favor) [transcript s=8501.88 / 9597.32]
- Ordinance 2025‑06 (repeal of landline fee ordinances 91‑2 and 2000‑6) received first reading in summary format; no adoption vote at this meeting. (First reading only) [transcript s=9605.64]

Notes: Motions in the minutes were often entered as \"Motion. Second. All in favor, aye.\" The transcript did not always record the individual member who moved or seconded each motion or a roll‑call vote for every item; where the transcript recorded unanimous assent, the report below records the outcome as approved. For detailed vote counts or the full text of adopted ordinances, see the judge executive’s office and the official minutes.

Ending: The fiscal court moved on after the consent agenda to other presentations; the board scheduled follow‑ups for budget items, audits and project updates as recorded in individual agenda items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","McCracken County Fiscal Court Live Stream","oneSentenceSummary","The fiscal court approved a range of routine and substantive items including appointments, property transactions, contract authorizations and payment orders; this roundup lists each formal action recorded in the meeting.","taxTitle","McCracken County, Kentucky","taxId",57028,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274601,"9‑1‑1 board reports lower proposed budget, warns of near‑term shortfall as fee rollout continues",664,6421000,7085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987048-c6a739c99dc0162eacabb8b1fe08889f&start=6421&end=7085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987048-c6a739c99dc0162eacabb8b1fe08889f/thumbnail_6421000.jpg","/articles/6274601/McCracken-County/Kentucky/911-board-reports-lower-proposed-budget-warns-of-nearterm-shortfall-as-fee-rollout-continues","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274601-eb4b7c2129267c6a6d8b29d07acecc4e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196881&Signature=cBkHCq1o7bWfSgr5bniG3uDXOOv8iyLiGNe2z3b5MpgaW3VFU8JHfHkaMzGqow~TxKxbdaBkZ5UceNMk2-ag5L8uxnr1udDBCvS2kd0P9l7rGVDytDdeUeiogG8ErogKTWChZWNnCzw9sElYChGLp8ZBunXSZwRIfkpC13agxm6IgRPArlphsOi0rZ6dshvWIJ0kuKAm7UfS0DDanizFGf14G2nm6F6YmsOnvN1tTYfmOPRL5Kp5y4wjrqG6tyzbeqF6ksq11E0SYXKd2iQyw6ZmjE-91VV37Vk9Vp2IZsEzt3qEe2hMmPJp2D8z7KxjDOWdWVDpjWuIZsxef~znMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The McCracken County and Paducah 9‑1‑1 board reported to the fiscal court on April 14 that the 2024–25 consolidated budget was $3.8 million and the proposed 2025–26 budget is roughly $3.3 million after one‑time capital costs tied to a radio project and earlier tower expenses were removed.

Jeff Parker and 9‑1‑1 board members told the court that negotiated reductions in tower leases and completion of large capital purchases explain most of the apparent savings. However, the board said the revenue side of the new user‑fee model has not fully matured: the proposed budget shows an estimated shortfall of about $466,000, which the board equated to roughly $233,000 for the county and $233,000 for the city if the gap is covered locally.

Board members described the ongoing implementation work to identify and bill all fee‑liable users. They said the county and city are auditing government parcels and housing projects to determine whether they were billed for each individual user or under a single government parcel fee; public housing and government parcels were highlighted as areas where billing units may have been missed. The board said it expects additional revenue to materialize over the next one to two years as the user‑fee roll‑out continues and as remaining accounts are reconciled.

On operations and system upgrades, presenters said shelters and other site work are in progress at the 9‑1‑1 center and at tower locations, and that equipment verification trips and testing will be required before system components ship. The board reiterated a target to reach full operational capability and 95% reliability by the end of the year, with testing and verification to follow.

Court discussion touched on outstanding questions about how multi‑unit properties (including public housing) are being billed under the new user fee and on whether revenue will close the 2025‑26 shortfall. The board said it will continue GIS and billing audits and meet with the PVA and city staff to reconcile accounts.

Ending: The court heard the 9‑1‑1 board’s proposed budget and timeline; the board expects additional fee revenue over time and will continue audits to reduce the projected shortfall.","The newly formed 9‑1‑1 board presented a smaller proposed budget for fiscal 2025–26 after one‑time costs and negotiated tower leases reduced capital expenses. The board said the county faces a roughly $466,000 shortfall and discussed ongoing efforts to map and bill all users as the new user‑fee system is implemented.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274606,"Fiscal court adopts tighter subdivision rules, drops planning commission waiver for sidewalks and curbs",702,5301000,6003000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987048-c6a739c99dc0162eacabb8b1fe08889f&start=5301&end=6003","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987048-c6a739c99dc0162eacabb8b1fe08889f/thumbnail_5301000.jpg","/articles/6274606/McCracken-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-court-adopts-tighter-subdivision-rules-drops-planning-commission-waiver-for-sidewalks-and-curbs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274606-0cca9c17f61842d479974acede9bbae7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196881&Signature=ivCTLW-amf~Gy7ZgtKevDxsbApg~BKNPLp8F~oOJSWlQ3emzLrHxBg4KUbM46POl00hM5-yuwaUuS~b93mVZ~pc1J-2~z8lo2Ym2r1IFCt9wzpmHwMwy8j6JKc3LL1dNoxwbwEQHC9OLo6lJ8I2Ak1FBgN5YADD2Qcy8z7-zR32PAl1V2Y7QFqTeDq5RaDDwrvwKBTYIZnXUT8GhKjIixO8tQjf4--fDfmijNm6uoUaVJ8xVzEhErKUfEkBYk~Wq8qx7FXAX8foXhbgCkUMqfWBj7cp0h9Fd0147Eck0QmDLD8l5uhhuYNV4GDl2VKcr1KPcn46sh3NrcC-yBlnyDA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","McCracken County Fiscal Court voted on April 14 to adopt an ordinance that amends the county’s subdivision regulations to require curbs, gutters and sidewalks for new subdivisions and to change final‑plat approval and fee submission rules.

The ordinance (referred to in court as ordinance number 2025‑04) was presented in summary format pursuant to KRS Chapter 67. The changes amend the final plat approval section, address developer self‑funded certifications, require curbs and gutters and sidewalks within developments and remove the planning commission’s authority to waive sidewalks. The fee schedule was adjusted to add a full site plan submission rule and to eliminate certain hard‑copy submission requirements.

Supporters said the changes implement goals from the county’s recently adopted comprehensive plan to improve walkability and connectivity and to ensure consistent infrastructure in subdivisions. Judge Clymer and other commissioners argued that sidewalks to nowhere would exist until the county started requiring sidewalks and that curbs and gutters are needed for long‑term roadway durability and potential county adoption.

Opponents, including some planning commissioners at the meeting, warned the requirements increase upfront development costs and said the planning commission had historically granted waivers. Commissioners debated exceptions for subdivisions with existing phases; the final ordinance preserves the ability for later phases of already‑constructed subdivisions to remain consistent with earlier phases rather than impose sidewalks retroactively.

The court completed the ordinance’s second reading in summary form, moved to adopt and, after discussion, voted in favor. The court record shows the motion passed unanimously. The ordinance will be available for public inspection in full at the judge executive’s office.

Ending: The court directed county staff and the planning commission to implement the ordinance changes and to coordinate with the county engineer on technical standards and enforcement.","The court adopted an ordinance amending subdivision regulations to require curbs, gutters and sidewalks in new subdivisions and to revise final‑plat and fee submission rules; the planning commission’s ability to waive sidewalks was removed.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6274611,"McCracken County officials praise rescue volunteers, plan post‑flood after‑action review",2281,692000,2973000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987048-c6a739c99dc0162eacabb8b1fe08889f&start=692&end=2973","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987048-c6a739c99dc0162eacabb8b1fe08889f/thumbnail_692000.jpg","/articles/6274611/McCracken-County/Kentucky/McCracken-County-officials-praise-rescue-volunteers-plan-postflood-afteraction-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6274611-f474e2d9d7e2f078750394d672ca7c32/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196881&Signature=IuE1sTguGAR7DF~D2hJYpwR4yqJTjxPr6mvaP5MB-GqUcDpTPE4nkmk29rTRt3ZxJDps8hUMunDEYzv4HqG8Ia8WHaMG~nurMs7wUAKXCEaB~rbJ6oXJmSm6hFXZBw8pEPXrovxfegPdY1xG4P~AylzH~D0EMZK2tPSSUZjimUM~q14SEAM4uriMA2U24tQ53bQp-bv9xvFpnIHSNIgmJ~UgSr22SGjYKLNAUSW2Q8BEMd7sr-5ite-5YPv9f7qRVmj2auyubq9IlMnjIBvhS-U1sYf3guci-qATR7GzsLRWzD5iwN3KEl5rI-GqyxVtOwgqA0TZWoFlsviBaK6C6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","McCracken County Judge Executive Clymer and county officials publicly recognized volunteer rescue personnel on April 14 for response work during a severe weather outbreak and subsequent flooding that began the first week of April.

The judge and emergency officials described two separate events: an EF‑2 tornado that tracked into McCracken County on the evening of April 2 and a major flood that followed. County leaders said first responders from county, city and neighboring jurisdictions worked through the night to clear roads, rescue residents and support damage assessments.

April (identified in the meeting as an emergency management official) told the court the county began public warnings March 29 and elevated messaging as forecasts increased from an initial 6–8 inch rainfall projection to 10–15 inches and a concurrent severe‑weather threat. She said the county used local media, social media and an email list that reaches businesses and hospitals to notify residents, and that staff staged sandbag operations and picked up 54,000 sandbags at Berkeley Dam for distribution.

Rob (identified as the county’s chief deputy and paid rescue squad chief) and April detailed rescue activity: squad members staged Friday night, began evacuations and performed multiple water rescues between April 5 and April 7. Rescue personnel reported 19 water‑rescue callouts and one water recovery (a drowning). Officials also said responders assisted with damage assessment, provided boat transport for state and federal assessors, and captured drone footage to support FEMA and state damage claims.

Judge Clymer said the county will convene a multi‑agency review group to \"line by line\" examine preparation, response and recovery actions and identify improvements. He described the work as an after‑action review rather than an effort to assign blame and set a goal to convene the team and share findings with the public within a few weeks.

The court also recognized individual service. The McCracken County Rescue Squad promoted member Jeremy Shear to lieutenant after officials said he responded to more than 25 rescue calls during April 5–12, assisted Kentucky Emergency Management, FEMA and the Red Cross on damage assessments and continued response while his own home had flood damage.

Officials closed by urging public appreciation of unpaid emergency volunteers, noting the rescue squad includes both paid and volunteer members and asking residents to take sandbags from the Emergency Operations Center if needed.

Ending: County leaders said they will publicize the after‑action review schedule and post recommendations on the county website once the group completes its assessment.","County leaders recognized volunteer rescue personnel for their work during an April tornado and subsequent flooding, promoted a rescue squad member, and said they will convene an after‑action group to review emergency planning and operations.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: McCracken County fiscal court actions on April 14, 2025

9‑1‑1 board reports lower proposed budget, warns of near‑term shortfall as fee rollout continues

Fiscal court adopts tighter subdivision rules, drops planning commission waiver for sidewalks and curbs

McCracken County officials praise rescue volunteers, plan post‑flood after‑action review