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On sidewalks, Commissioner Cole asked about the sidewalk connection to the food pantry on East Main. Staff said crews will extend sidewalk across one property in front of bushes and install sidewalk in front of Maple Grove Cemetery; the sidewalk will end at the cemetery since parking lots sit between the cemetery and the pantry. Staff cautioned that some segments are constrained by state easements, drainage and the back of private property, and recommended flashing pedestrian signs where full sidewalks are not feasible.

Why it matters: The paving and sidewalk work affects pedestrian access to community services such as the food pantry, and commissioners asked staff to prioritize specific locations. The city manager asked commissioners to submit any additional priority roads within two weeks so they can be included in the August bid package.

Additional notes: Staff said attempts to improve walkability across the city are ongoing; the planning and zoning chair and staff have identified locations such as East Irvin Street and Lake Reba as recurring priorities. The manager said the department maintains a multi-section sidewalk priority list and is addressing sections as resources allow.

Vote: No formal vote was required for these updates; staff requested direction and deadlines for adding roads to the fall list.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commission Meeting 2025-7-22","oneSentenceSummary","City staff asked commissioners for two weeks to finalize the fall paving list and described planned sidewalk work toward the food pantry on East Main; commissioners discussed walkability, flash pedestrian signs and constraints posed by state easements and drainage.","taxTitle","Richmond City, Madison County, Kentucky","taxId",51048,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6505084,"Richmond commissioners approve purchasing changes, personnel moves and vehicle purchases; list of votes",0,1262000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444829-5e6678d0ed6b632010b56862f4728908&start=1262&end=1262","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5444829-5e6678d0ed6b632010b56862f4728908/thumbnail_1262000.jpg","/articles/6505084/Richmond-City/Madison-County/Kentucky/Richmond-commissioners-approve-purchasing-changes-personnel-moves-and-vehicle-purchases-list-of-votes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6505084-087e0747788f2764ef770a098c9a226f/orig.mp4?Expires=1775067636&Signature=aY2kWA8SfwcWON~H8HI8Axd1jmPLuabL0Vw-ThwSOQlKXJrtjySFYJa~AliioYfhgDBUf5RPDAm0Vq2Lfo9QZfrEbYUj9FuiIKtUckX~sD7~W2CGj6b6g-O~ZZsEQ4s5GrX5c-dBf00yWvtSD1XwERdIXmXPZXovdFEN4WcjMchWvfHnVp76oLJepJXfIoAl-fJV5-LCZJxvyvC5qzDWPkpjEkF2t0yE3KStXL1Nts-RzmyCk3y5uzgQcy1vBB4HD2bqkupAWMO501ed~MwfPkiPjqW926vL0Cl5w24Db5kOTbh9yKvJJElSEWCDSPSbXOWaAyhLItYgODgmFC1KEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond City Board of Commissioners approved a package of ordinance and orders at the meeting, including changes to the city purchasing policy, several personnel actions, a six-vehicle purchase and board appointments. Each item below was read, moved, seconded and recorded by roll call.

Key outcomes (all approved):
- Ordinance 25-20: Amend city purchasing policy to align small-purchase thresholds with Kentucky statutes (second reading) — approved.
- Order 25Dash109: Hire Jason McKenzie as Equipment Operator I, Public Works (contingent on pre-employment requirements) — approved.
- Order 25Dash110: Promote Adam Nolan to Public Works foreman, effective the payroll date August 8 — approved.
- Order 25Dash111: Transfer Paul Miller to Parks Department as laborer, effective July 25 — approved.
- Order 25Dash112: Appoint Brooke Fritz to the Richmond Golf Committee (term through 05/14/2027) — approved.
- Order 25Dash113: Reappoint Assad Jadoun and Anthony Phelps to the Human Rights Commission (three-year terms through 04/23/2028) — approved.
- Order 25Dash114: Award purchase of six Chevy Tahoes to Bachman Chevrolet (vehicles budgeted in ordinance 25Dash18; five for police, one for fire) — approved.
- Order 25Dash115: Approve absorbing the city’s portion of the 2025 Madison County 9-1-1 fee (see separate article) — approved.

Details and context:
Ordinance 25-20: The ordinance (second reading) amends procurement thresholds in the city’s purchasing policy to conform with state statute language read into the record; the city manager said the change “puts us in line with other cities our size for small purchase authority.” The ordinance removed references to a $30,000 threshold and replaced the values with the applicable KRS thresholds as read aloud during the meeting. The motion was approved by roll call.

Personnel and appointments: Several orders authorized hiring, promotion and transfer in the Public Works Department and appointments to advisory committees. Each personnel order was described as effective immediately upon passage or on the stated payroll date and was approved by recorded vote. The promotion to foreman was discussed briefly; commissioners noted the role helps distribute supervisory responsibilities in the department.

Purchase award: The board awarded the bid for six Chevrolet Tahoe vehicles to Bachman Chevrolet of Louisville; staff said five vehicles will go to the police department and one to the fire department and that the award was made under a state contract.

Vote summary: For each item the clerk recorded aye votes from the commissioners present (Commissioners Brewer, Cole, Goble, Newby) and Mayor Blythe; each named item passed.

Authorities and budget notes: The vehicle purchases were authorized through budget ordinance 25Dash18. The purchasing ordinance amendments referenced Kentucky statutes read during the ordinance text. The hiring and promotion orders referenced internal pay grades and probationary periods as read into the record.

The board closed routine business and moved to public comment and project updates.","At the meeting the Board approved an ordinance aligning purchasing thresholds with state statute, multiple personnel orders, a six-vehicle purchase and other routine orders. All recorded items passed by recorded votes.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":79,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":81,"_51":92,"_53":93,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":94,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":95,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6505089,"Richmond will absorb 2025 Madison County 911 fee while staff studies long-term funding",1248,2510000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5444829-5e6678d0ed6b632010b56862f4728908&start=1262&end=2510","/articles/6505089/Richmond-City/Madison-County/Kentucky/Richmond-will-absorb-2025-Madison-County-911-fee-while-staff-studies-long-term-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6505089-aadac7a0b44e226831ac8105df3d15ea/orig.mp4?Expires=1775067636&Signature=OJDmDRcq-pqu4QnxqoxbPIj9Yu9CJ3fBVHTa5moI15z6zZanUawFim4zVAM4gQeM4ZQiX8dAtt9X1~a7G-LtzB9JercQoEte3weJnb1ikNrDXg3byIz3e5xeOhri2UFxedKjWjSXM3iv8UWVNG2HyyuEc14HY6zFZRf9sAd~RJqh0gg5gzl4gGFPios1yp7ijPGyk5pSQSDg5D1l-G99rhxEbMpS5pMWDtDKNlAfCTVD1D6ymac4Nbq8zHTsge998fjXRxPhTeI8WuLd3u-M6RyjHDb34VoO8qwAfZoRVuxfWloPKGITyQcfvwybJurRuHjfbELXkvRg4kT2H19v9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richmond City Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to absorb the City of Richmond’s portion of a one-time 2025 Madison County 9-1-1 fee, obligating up to $2,388,000 and directing staff to develop alternative funding models for future years.

The order (25Dash115) instructs the finance director to obligate a one-time payment to the Madison County 9-1-1 department “not to exceed $2,388,000,” and directs the city manager and director of finance to research other funding models for continuing 9-1-1 and emergency services. The order cites KRS 67.083 and KRS 65.760 and references the 2024 post-CSEP task force final recommendation report presented 03/21/2024.

Why it matters: Absorbing the fee avoids an immediate new line on Richmond property tax bills for residents and some local institutions, but places a sizable one-time obligation on the city budget and starts a process to propose alternatives before the next billing cycle.

Commissioners debated the scope and timeline for finding a long-term solution. Several commissioners said the city will cover this year’s fee immediately and convene a working group to present options for next year. The city manager reported a working group already met and includes Sharon Cain, Lisa Casty, the city manager and an Eastern Kentucky University business intern; staff said they will produce options in roughly “90–120 days.” The manager also said the city will fund this one-time payment from the general fund rather than the rainy-day fund.

Concerns raised included the treatment of churches and nonprofit organizations, timeline realism and legal limits on using general taxpayer dollars to cover fees for tax-exempt entities. Commissioner Cole urged careful legal review and recommended considering exemptions for churches and nonprofits going forward; Mayor Blythe and other commissioners said the intent is to exempt churches and nonprofits in future years and that the first-year absorption was legally cleared.

Public comment: James Hyatt, a Richmond resident, spoke during public comment and said he heard concern in the community about fairness of the fee and said churches that call emergency services should contribute; he told the commission he supported the city stepping in this year and urged fair treatment going forward.

Next steps: The board directed staff to return with funding options and recommendations for how to handle churches and nonprofits and other models — including a possible flat-rate approach — for consideration in a future work session.

Vote: Motion to bring the order to the floor and adopt was moved by Commissioner Newby and seconded by Commissioner Brewer. Recorded votes at the meeting were: Commissioner Brewer — yes; Commissioner Cole — yes; Commissioner Goble — yes; Commissioner Newby — yes; Mayor Blythe — yes. Outcome: approved.

Authorities referenced in the meeting: KRS 67.083; KRS 65.760; 2024 post-CSEP task force final recommendation report (03/21/2024).","The Richmond City Board of Commissioners voted to absorb a one-time 2025 Madison County 9-1-1 fee for the city’s jurisdiction — up to $2,388,000 — and directed staff to research funding options and exemptions for future years.","actionData","errors"]

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