Paris public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Commission
The City Commission will review ordinances regarding cannabis licensing and the establishment of an entertainment destination center. The body will also consider a text amendment for the Neighborhood Revitalization Design Character Overlay Zone and a project for a public gathering space on 3rd Street.
- Ordinance 2024-34: Cannabis License and Fees (Second Reading)
- Ordinance 2024-35: Entertainment Destination Center (First Reading)
- Ordinance 2024-36: Neighborhood Revitalization Design Character Overlay Zone text amendment
- Municipal Order 2024-93: 3rd Street Public Community Gathering Space project establishment
- Resolution 2024-20: Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) application
The Paris City Commission approved Ordinance 2024-34, establishing regulations and fees for cannabis special licenses, with a unanimous vote. The commission also held first readings for ordinances on an entertainment destination center and a neighborhood revitalization design character overlay zone. Several contracts and resolutions were approved, including change orders reducing costs, a grant application for firefighter assistance, and the adoption of the Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives.
- Approved Ordinance 2024-34 for cannabis special license fees (unanimous)
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-35 (entertainment destination center)
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-36 (neighborhood revitalization overlay zone)
- Approved Municipal Order 2024-91, change order decreasing Akins Excavating contract by $76,135
- Approved Municipal Order 2024-92, change order decreasing W. Principles contract by $16,928.25
- Approved Municipal Order 2024-93 for 3rd street project (closed to vehicular traffic)
- Approved Resolution 2024-20 to apply for Assistance to Firefighters Grant
- Approved Resolution 2024-21 adopting Comprehensive Plan Goals and Objectives
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will conduct second readings of ordinances on code supplements, bid openings, and flood damage prevention, along with a first reading of an ordinance establishing cannabis license fees. The agenda also includes a Citizens Police Academy presentation, a discussion on legislative priorities, and a municipal order for a telephone system upgrade.
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-34 establishing cannabis license fees
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-33 on flood damage prevention
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-31 adopting 2024 Supplement to Code of Ordinances
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-32 regarding bid openings
- Municipal Order 2024-90 for telephone system upgrade
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a regular meeting to discuss a fiscal year 2024-2025 budget amendment and an investment policy. The body will also consider ordinances regarding flood damage prevention and bid openings.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-30: Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget Amendment
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-33: Flood Damage Prevention
- Municipal Order 2024-87: Closure of 3rd Street to vehicular traffic
- Municipal Order 2024-83: Thornberry Way Street Acceptance
- Resolution 2024-16: Grant application for County City Bridge Improvement Program Funding
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will consider several ordinance readings, including zoning map amendments and a budget amendment. The commission will also decide on a municipal order to award a bid and secure financing for a new fire truck. Additional items include a contract for bulk salt, a personnel hire for electric distribution, and updates on solid waste, parks funding, and financial statements.
- Ordinance 2024-30: First reading of FY 2024-2025 Budget Amendment
- Municipal Order 2024-82: Award of bid and financing for a fire truck
- Municipal Order 2024-81: Contract request for bulk salt from Morton Salt
- Municipal Order 2024-80: Recommendation for full‑time hire in electric distribution
- Discussion of street acceptance for the Solid Waste and Recycling Depot Project
City Commission
The City Commission will review two zone map amendment requests and a correction to electric rates. The body is also considering purchases for the fire and electric departments and a meter and line replacement project.
- Ordinance 2024-25: Administrative Correction to Electric Rates
- Ordinances 2024-26 and 2024-27: Zone Map Amendment Requests ZMA 24-03 and ZMA 24-04
- Ordinance 2024-28: Compensation Scales
- Purchase request for Fire Department: Pierce Custom Enforcer PUC Pumper
- Municipal Order 2024-79: Meter and Line Replacement Project establishment and grant acceptance
City Commission
The City Commission will consider an administrative correction to the Electric Rates Ordinance. The body is also reviewing personnel appointments, job description revisions, and several street closure requests for community events.
- Ordinance 2024-25: Administrative Correction to Electric Rates Ordinance
- Street closure requests for Main Street (Trunk or Treat) and Main St./Ardrey Place (Dia de los Muertos)
- Community Partner Agreement with Paris Animal Welfare Society (PAWS)
- Municipal Order 2024-73 and 2024-74: Police Lieutenant promotion and Police Officer hire
- Legends of Bourbon County request for street closure and city resources
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several personnel orders, including police hires and an E911 dispatch transfer. The body will also discuss a service line warranty program and the Kentucky League of Cities Investment Pool.
- Recommendation to hire a Police Recruit and a Police Officer Lateral
- Resolution 2024-14 regarding Millersburg Sanitary Sewer Extension Grant documents
- Municipal Order 2024-67 Participation Agreement with KYMEA
- Street closure request for High and Main St. for Fire Department 150th Celebration
- Municipal Order 2024-63 Personnel Policy Service Agreement contract
The Paris City Commission approved multiple consent agenda items, including personnel hires, a zoning reappointment, a school parking agreement, and a street closure for the Fire Department's 150th celebration. They also approved resolutions for a Cleaner Water Program grant and participation in the Energy Center I Project. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.
- Approved internal transfer of Dakota Ginter to E911 Dispatcher (unanimous)
- Approved hire of Keith Karkoski as Police Officer Recruit (unanimous)
- Approved hire of Samantha Faoro as Police Officer (unanimous)
- Reappointed Jason Dailey to Bourbon County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
- Approved Use Agreement with Paris Independent School Board for overflow parking on Houston Ave. (unanimous)
- Approved street closure for Paris Fire Department 150th Celebration on Oct. 5 (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2024-14 for Cleaner Water Program grant acceptance (unanimous)
- Approved Municipal Order 2024-67 for Energy Center I Project participation (unanimous)
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will hold a public hearing on proposed real and personal property tax rates for fiscal year 2024‑2025. It will then consider several ordinances that levy ad valorem taxes on real property, personal property, motor vehicles, and watercraft, as well as an ordinance providing a discount on real‑property tax. The meeting includes routine items such as call to order, roll call, and approval of the August 27 minutes.
- Public hearing on levy of real and personal tax rates for FY 2024‑2025 (KRS 132.027(b)(6))
- Ordinance 2024‑20: levy ad valorem tax on real property for FY 2024‑2025
- Ordinance 2024‑21: levy ad valorem tax on personal property for FY 2024‑2025
- Ordinance 2024‑22: levy ad valorem tax on motor vehicles and watercraft for calendar year 2025
- Ordinance 2024‑23: provide a discount on real‑property tax
The Paris City Commission approved ordinances setting the FY 2024-2025 real property tax rate at $0.1070 per $100 of assessed valuation and the personal property tax rate at $0.1721 per $100 (amended from an initial $0.1806). They also set the motor vehicle and watercraft tax rate at $0.17 per $100 and approved a 2% discount on real property taxes paid by November 30, 2024. All votes were unanimous (4-0).
- Approved Ordinance 2024-20: real property tax rate $0.1070 per $100 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-21 (amended): personal property tax rate $0.1721 per $100 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-22: motor vehicle/watercraft tax rate $0.17 per $100 (4-0)
- Approved Ordinance 2024-23: 2% discount on real property tax paid by Nov 30, 2024 (4-0)
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will hold a second reading of an ordinance regarding medical cannabis and new state law. The body will also discuss water line replacements and a valve replacement program. Other items include personnel hires and surplus property at 219 East 19th Street.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-24 regarding medical cannabis
- Surplus property at 219 East 19th Street
- Valve Replacement Program and 8th Street Water Line Replacement project
- Street closure request for 6th Street between Main St. and Pleasant St.
- Grant acceptance for 2025 Highway Safety Grant
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will hold its regular meeting to approve minutes, read and vote on ordinances including a zoning map amendment for 1510 South Main Street and tax levies for 2024-2025. The body will also discuss a potential disc golf course at Garrard Park and consider personnel hires and contract revisions.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-19: Zoning Map Amendment for 1510 South Main Street
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-18: Supplement to the Code of Ordinances
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-24: Medical Cannabis regulations under new Kentucky law
- Levy of 2024-2025 AD Valorem Taxes on Real, Personal Property, and Motor Vehicles
- Discussion on establishing a disc golf course at Garrard Park
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will hold its regular meeting on July 23, 2024, to consider several ordinances, including a second reading of a compensation scale amendment, a first reading of a code supplement, and a zoning map amendment for 1510 South Main Street. The consent agenda includes personnel actions, a road closure, purchase ratifications, and bid awards for audit services and street paving. The meeting will also include a presentation on the Junior Firefighter Program and a report on June financials.
- Second reading of Ordinance 2024-17: amendment to compensation scale (creation of a role)
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-19: zoning map amendment for 1510 South Main Street
- Resolution 2024-11: purchase ratification for Insert-a-Valve
- Resolution 2024-12: purchase authorization and ratification for diesel fuel for power plant
- Bid award for FY 2024-2025 street paving
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a workshop meeting to review an overview of the long-term project for the Transfer Station/Solid Waste and Recycling Convenience Center.
- Transfer Station/Solid Waste and Recycling Convenience Center overview
City Commission
The Commission will review several second readings regarding the FY'25 annual budget and various municipal utility rates. The meeting also includes a presentation on asphalt paving at Main and High Street and updates on city financials.
- Second Reading: Ordinance 2024-10 (FY'25 Annual Budget)
- Public Hearing: Rate Increase for Municipality Owned Utilities
- Ordinances regarding Water, Sewer, Electric rates, and E911 Meter Fees
- Special Presentation: Hinkle Contracting Main and High Street Asphalt Paving Update
- Second Reading: Ordinance 2024-16 (FY'24 Annual Budget Amendment)
City Commission
The Paris City Commission will review several first-reading ordinances regarding the FY'25 annual budget, compensation scales, and various utility rates. The agenda also includes updates on road aid funding and water system improvement projects.
- First Reading: Ordinance 2024-10 (FY'25 Annual Budget)
- First Reading: Ordinances for Water, Sewer, Electric, and E911 Meter Fees
- Hinkle Contracting: Main and High Street Asphalt Paving Update
- Bid Award: Water Plant Improvements - Judy Construction Contract 1
- Bid Award: Water Distribution Improvements - Akins Excavating Contract 2
City Commission
The Commission will discuss the FY'25 Budget and employee insurance plans. The agenda includes a presentation on asphalt paving at Main and High Street and several municipal orders regarding safety guidelines and license plate readers.
- Main and High Street Asphalt Paving Update
- Marketing Agreement with Service Line Warranties of America, Inc.
- New Hire Firefighter/EMT personnel order
- Water and Waste Water FY'25 Chemicals bid award
- Police Department Standard Operating Procedure for License Plate Readers
City Commission
The commission will consider an economic incentive for Send Cut Send, Inc. and discuss engineering options and funding for the Millersburg Road Sanitary Sewer Project. The meeting also includes presentations on cannabis legislation and asphalt paving at Main and High Streets.
- First reading of Ordinance 2024-9 regarding B2 and I Zone text amendments
- Economic incentive discussion for Send Cut Send, Inc.
- Engineering options and funding for the Millersburg Road Sanitary Sewer Project
- Presentation on Main and High Street asphalt paving
- Renewal of lease agreement with DirectCare Family Health
City Commission
The City Commission will hold a workshop meeting to discuss a utility rate study and recognize Public Service Week. The agenda contains limited items for discussion.
- Utility Rate Study
City Commission
The Commission will review an amendment to the Utility Generalist compensation scale and a reallocation of funds for the Millersburg Rd. Sanitary Sewer Project. Other items include tap fee waivers, weather guidelines, and a discussion on the City Manager evaluation process.
- Ordinance 2024-8: Amendment to Utility Generalist compensation scale
- Millersburg Rd. Sanitary Sewer Project: Cleaner Water Fund reallocation
- Municipal Order 2024-22: Tap fee waiver request
- Municipal Order 2024-23: KYMEA member owned resource contract amendment
- City Manager FY'25 budget message and evaluation process discussion
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several second readings for ordinances regarding a code supplement, compensation scale adjustments, and a budget amendment. The agenda also includes municipal orders for new firefighter/EMT hires and a discussion on the NLC Service Line Warranty Program.
- Ordinance 2024-5: Supplement to the Code of Ordinances
- Ordinance 2024-6: Police Cadet compensation scale amendment
- Ordinance 2024-7: Budget amendment
- Ordinance 2024-8: Utility Generalist compensation scale amendment
- Municipal Order 2024-17 and 2024-18: New full-time Firefighter/EMT hires
City Commission
The City Commission will consider several second-reading ordinances regarding parking violations and alcoholic beverage control. The agenda also includes a contract for license plate readers and discussions on police fleet purchases.
- Ordinance 2024-3: Parking Violations and Fines
- Ordinance 2024-4: Revisions to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance
- Ordinance 2024-6: Amendment to the Compensation Scale for Police Cadet
- Ordinance 2024-7: Budget Amendment
- Municipal Order 2024-16: License Plate Readers Contract
City Commission
The City Commission will consider first readings for ordinances regarding parking violations and alcoholic beverage control. The meeting also includes a budget discussion on capital and personnel matters.
- First Reading: Ordinance 2024-3; Parking Violations and Fines
- First Reading: Ordinance 2024-4; Revisions to the Alcoholic Beverage Control Ordinance
- Municipal Order 2024-12; Amendment to USIC Contract
- Municipal Order 2024-13; Utility Partnership Agreement with Kentucky League of Cities
- Award Bid: Fire Department Vehicle
City Commission
The Commission will review a second reading of an ordinance regarding project financing through the Kentucky Bond Corporation. The meeting also includes discussions on solid waste convenience center fees and the award of a related bid.
- Ordinance 2024-1: Financing of a Project through Kentucky Bond Corporation
- Ordinance 2024-2: Solid Waste Convenience Center Fees
- Municipal Order 2024-11: Award of Solid Waste and Recycling Convenience Center Bid
- RFH PLLC Audit Presentation for FY'23
- Westside Neighborhood Block Party street closure request
City Commission
The City Commission will consider two ordinances regarding project financing and solid waste fees. The meeting also includes discussions on utility fund financials and several grant applications.
- Ordinance 2024-1: Financing of a Project through Kentucky Bond Corporation
- Ordinance 2024-2: Solid Waste Convenience Center Fees
- Resolution 2024-3: SWIFR Grant Application
- Resolution 2024-4: KIA Fund B/C
- Resolution 2024-6: AFG (Assistance to Firefighters Grant) Application
City Commission
The Paris City Commission is meeting to consider library support and changes to water tap fees. The agenda also includes a presentation on an overlay district and contract recommendations.
- Resolution 2024-2 regarding Paris-Bourbon County Library Support
- Municipal Order 2024-6 concerning water tap fees
- Presentation of Overlay District
- Contract recommendation for infrared testing of the electric system
- Appointment to the Paris Pike Corridor (Municipal Order 2024-5)
City Commission
The commission will consider municipal orders regarding housing authority fees and the Lexington Rd. sewer lift station repair project. The agenda also includes discussions on police employment contracts, fleet financing, and several personnel recommendations.
- Lexington Rd. Sewer Lift Station Repair Project
- Housing Authority Fees updates
- Police fleet financing resolution
- Police employment contract revisions
- Request for RFP: Replacement Fire Engine