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Maysville commissioners approve body-camera contract, back grant applications and swear in three public-safety hires
Summary
On April 10, 2025 the Mason Board of Commissioners approved multiple routine resolutions, accepted a bid for police body cameras, authorized a workers’ safety grant application, and appointed three public-safety hires while taking updates on a proposed gas pipeline and departmental budgets.
The Mason Board of Commissioners on April 10 approved several routine resolutions, accepted a police body-camera bid, and formally appointed three public‑safety employees while hearing infrastructure and budget briefings.
The meeting opened with an invocation and routine minutes and roll-call business before moving into public announcements. Staff read a prepared announcement that the Old Washington festival is now scheduled for April 19, with a 2 p.m. book-signing at the Marshall Key House and trolley service between MCTC and Federal Hill. Tourism Director Bailey said the department prefers targeted digital advertising over a national television package: “I would rather spend $30,000 on digital advertising,” Bailey said, noting the city already has substantial 4K video assets and recent digital campaigns.
On personnel, the commission approved the appointment of Timothy Tully as a wastewater collection laborer after the utility manager recommended him as meeting hiring standards. The board also approved the probationary appointments of Andrew Staggs and Steven Prudente to the Maysville Police Department; both completed the local and state hiring processes and were administered the oath by the mayor.
The body-camera procurement drew brief consideration. Bids transcribed at the meeting included a low bid shown as “Bridal” for $88,445, Motorola Solutions at $85,998, and Axon at $94,331.90; the police chief recommended accepting the transcript-listed $88,445 bid and the commission approved the award and authorized the mayor to execute contract documents. The transcript contains inconsistent vendor spelling (appearing as both “Bridal” and later rendered as “Bright”); the commission approved contract execution based on the chief’s recommendation.
The commission also authorized an application for the 2025 Kentucky League of Cities workers’ compensation safety grant and adopted proclamations designating May 2025 as Building Safety Month and Historic Preservation Month. A resolution authorizing a letter of support for the Housing Authority of Maysville was likewise approved. A proposed lease with White Buffalo remained under legal review and will return to a future special meeting for formal approval.
Staff presented several budget‑related updates: the city plans to purchase $36,000 in kitchen equipment from KCTCS using building-maintenance funds to furnish a future tenant, and staff said they are pursuing a $2 million EDA grant for the Maeslick Waterline Project. Police Chief Palmer outlined budget needs that include two patrol-vehicle replacements, digital-forensics equipment funded previously by a grant, and replacement of aging MDT tablets; he said the approved body cameras will come out of this fiscal year’s allocations. Fire Chief Carpenter reviewed equipment needs for a new engine, explained how upgrades could affect ISO ratings and local insurance premiums, and noted FEMA grant drawdown timing is still pending.
Commissioners discussed an outreach offer from the Viewpoint Project, a public-television segment associated with Dennis Quaid, but expressed concern about the quoted $25,000–$30,000 cost and favored reallocating marketing resources toward local and digital strategies. The commission agreed to schedule stand‑alone budget sessions to review departmental line items and interview comptroller applicants.
Votes at a glance: the commission approved the utility appointment (Timothy Tully), sworn in two probationary police officers (Andrew Staggs and Steven Prudente), authorized the KLC safety grant application, adopted Building Safety Month and Historic Preservation Month proclamations, approved a letter of support for the Housing Authority, accepted the body-camera bid (transcript vendor name inconsistent), and advanced a rezoning ordinance on first reading for 794 Lexington Pike from R-1 to B-1.
The meeting recessed to a closed session for a personnel matter under KRS 61.810(1)(f), returned to open session, and adjourned after setting dates for upcoming budget meetings.
