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REGULAR MEETING January 26, 2026
FRANKFORT BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS 5:00 P.M. (EST)
PRESENT:
Commissioner Rob Richardson
Commissioner Leesa Unger
Commissioner Kelly May
Commissioner Katima Smith-Willis
Mayor Layne Wilkerson (5)
ABSENT: None (0)
Following roll call Mayor Wilkerson called the meeting to order.
Ceremonial & Recognition
Police Department
Recognition and congratulations to Jason Gannone and Craig Gonzalez who were promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.
Recognition and congratulations to Jonathan Bentley and Anthony Catania who were promoted to the rank of Sergeant.
Consent Calendar
1. Minutes – Work Session, December 8, 2025; Regular Meeting, December 15, 2025
2. Construction Agreement – Broadway and Ann Street Repair RJ Corman Railroad Company / Central Kentucky Lines – Sewer
Authorized a Construction Agreement with RJ Corman for Emergency Repairs needed at Broadway and Ann Street to alleviate reoccurring
basement flooding on Broadway Street and authorized the Mayor to sign all related documents. In December 2025, the Board of Commissioners
approved an emergency contract with RJ Corman to make repairs to the existing sanitary sewer on Broadway near Ann Street. This will
mitigate basement flooding for businesses has become increasingly more frequent since the winter of 2023/2024. As common with many
projects involving railroads, RJ Corman has requested an engineering agreement with the City for Construction Engineering, Administrative
Costs, and Flagging Cost associated with the repair of the sanitary sewers. RJ Corman estimates the cost to be $106,626.00. Since this is an
estimated cost, FSD is requesting an additional $25,000.00 as a contingency for a total of $131,626.00.
This is an emergency project and will need to have a budget amendment to be placed in the budget for FY 25-26. Staff recommends
approval of Construction Amendment with RJ Corman Railroad Company / Central Kentucky Lines. The Sewer Department will send a
purchase requisition to the Finance Department for the approved amount of $131,626.00.
3. Amendment No. 1 with Orchard, Hiltz, and McCliment, Inc. (OHM Advisors) for assistance in Easement Acquisition for the
Prevention Park (PC3) Project - Sewer
Authorized a Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 1 with OHM Advisors for assistance in easement acquisition for the Prevention
Park (PC3) Project and authorizes the Mayor to sign all related documents. FSD has accepted $20 million loan with the Kentucky Infrastructure
Authority to the Prevention Park Project (PC3). FSD intends to secure the final easements for Lower PC3 and finalize the funding agreement
with Kentucky Infrastructure Authority. Additional easements are required for the Upper PC3 portion of the project. FSD is pleased is with OHM
initial work on preparing easement exhibits and negotiating easements on FSD’s behalf. FSD would like to continue to work with this local firm
to secure additional easements for the project. These services are budgeted in FY 25-26. Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to
the Professional Services Agreement with Orchard, Hiltz, and McCliment, Inc. Following approval, the Sewer Department will send a purchase
requisition to the Finance Department for the entire amendment, amounting to $75,000.00.
4. Professional Services Agreement - Amendment No. 1 with QK4, Inc - Sewer
Authorized Amendment No.1 for a time extension to the Professional Services Agreement with Qk4, Inc. for assistance with department
projects and authorized the Mayor to sign all related documents. The Frankfort Sewer Department has been utilizing contract engineering
services since 2018 and with QK4 since 2023. FSD requested a proposal from Qk4, Inc. for engineering services and added survey work.
FSD has several projects with design, survey, and/or easement needs and renewal of the existing Engineering Contract with QK4 will enable
the process to continue quickly. Qk4, Inc. can provide all these services requested and FSD has had a very good relationship with the
engineers that will be working on this project. In addition, FSD favors extending the original 1-year contract to a maximum of 5 years from the
date of the original contract. With this amendment No. 1, the professional services contract will expire on January 24, 2028. These services
are budgeted in FY 25-26. Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 1 to the Professional Services Agreement with QK4, Inc. The
Sewer Department will send a purchase requisition to the Finance Department for the entire amendment, amounting to $250,000.00.
5. Amendment No. 2 with Hazen and Sawyer, P.S.C. (Hazen) for Additional Construction Administration Services and Resident
Project Representative for East Frankfort Interceptor (EFI) Project – Sewer
Authorized a Professional Services Contract Amendment No. 2 with Hazen for additional construction administration services and Resident
Project Representative for East Frankfort Interceptor (EFI) Project and authorizes the Mayor to sign all related documents. The Board of
Commissioners awarded Hazen a design contract on July 17, 2020 for the design of the East Frankfort Interceptor Project, Phase III for
$2,078,925.00. The Board of Commissioners awarded the $48 million construction project to Smith Contractors, Inc. in April 2024. After the
award on the construction contract to Smith, the City executed Amendment No. 1 with Hazen to assist the Frankfort Sewer Department with
construction administration and resident project representative (RPR) services for $1,148,548.00. FSD appreciates Hazen’s work on EFI. In
providing construction administration and RPR services, Hazen work was expanded to include the following additional items:
1. Additional design services during construction. $ 85,000.00
2. Additional resident project representation. $ 135,000.00
3. Third Party Weld testing $ 5,000.00
Total $ 225,000.00
These services are budgeted in FY 25-26. Staff recommends approval of Amendment No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement with
Hazen and Sawyer, P.S.C. The Sewer Department will send a purchase requisition to the Finance Department for the entire amendment,
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6. UKG Renewal Agreement
Authorized the Mayor’s signature on a renewal agreement with UKG for use of UKG Ready modules. The City of Frankfort uses UKG Ready
products to manage timekeeping, payroll, benefits, accruals, and job applicants. This renewal agreement is required for continued use of their
software products. We received two renewal quotes. One was for one year with a 4% increase. The second quote was for three years with
2% increases each year. By agreeing to a three-year term of use, the annual price increases would be reduced from 4% to 2%. Staff
recommends that the Board of Commissioners approve the three-year renewal agreement and authorized the Mayor to sign all related
documents.
7. The following miscellaneous and personnel items were presented
• Appointment of Aaron Smith in the Police Department as Police Officer, effective 1/6/26 (Police).
• Appointment of Robert Hisle in the Police Department as Police Officer, effective 1/6/26 (Police).
• Appointment of Kyle Helton in the Sewer Department as Plant Operator, effective 1/6/26 (Sewer).
• Appointment of Brandon Shea in the PW/Streets Department as PW Tech – Streets, effective 12/30/25 (PW/Streets).
• Appointment of Joseph Curtis in the PW/Solid Waste Department as PW Tech-Solid Waste, effective 12/30/25 (PW/Solid Waste).
• Appointment of Dayson Noe in the PW/Transit Department as Transit Driver nonCDL, effective 1/8/26 (PW/Transit).
• Resignation of Daniel Maguire in the Fire and EMS Department as Firefighter Paramedic, effective 12/26/25 (Fire/EMS).
• Resignation of Michael Perkins in the PW/Transit Department as Transit Driver, effective 12/30/25 (PW/Transit).
• Resignation of Jackie Cox in the PW/Solid Waste Department as PW Tech – Solid Waste, effective 1/13/26 (PW/Solid Waste).
It was moved by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Unger, that items of the Consent Agenda be adopted. The question was put
upon the motion and the roll called. Those voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Richardson, Unger, May, Smith-Willis and Mayor
Wilkerson (5). Those voting against were none (0). The motion was thereupon adopted.
Boards
Mayor Wilkerson made a request to table Board Item No. 2 – Mary Nishimuta and Action Item No. 3 – First Reading of a Sewer Service
Ordinance. There was no objection from the Board of Commissioners.
1. Architectural Review Board – Reappointment of John C. Gilbert, expiring 9-12-28.
It was moved by Commissioner Unger, seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to accept the Mayor’s recommendation. The question was put
upon the motion and the roll called. Those voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Richardson, Unger, May, Smith-Willis and Mayor
Wilkerson (5). Those voting against were none (0). The motion was thereupon adopted.
2. TABLED - Board of Ethics – Appointment of Mary Nishimuta, expiring 12-31-28.
Action Items
1. Second Reading
“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CITY OF FRANKFORT CODE OF ORDINANCES SECTIONS 37.31 and 37.32 RELATED TO OFFICER
AND EMPLOYEE PAY STRUCTURE, CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION, AND SALARY SCHEDULES.” This ordinance had a
First Reading on December 15, 2025. Summary: This ordinance amends City of Frankfort Code of Ordinances Sections 37.31 and 37.32 to
update "COF Salary Schedule" to 1) create two new Lieutenant positions and 2) reclassify one existing Lieutenant position.
It was moved by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Richardson, to adopt the ordinance. The question was put upon the motion
and the roll called. Those voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Richardson, Unger, May, Smith-Willis and Mayor Wilkerson (5).
Voting against were none (0). The Ordinance was thereupon adopted (Ordinance No. 1, 2026 Series).
2. Second Reading
“AN ORDINANCE TO CLOSE AN UNUSED PORTION OF PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY, BEING A PART OF AIRPORT ROAD, FRANKFORT,
KENTUCKY.” This ordinance had a First Reading on December 15, 2025. Summary: This ordinance establishes a new Section of the City of
Frankfort Code of Ordinances closing an unused portion of public right-of-way located on Airport Road, Frankfort, Kentucky, in accordance with
KRS 82.405.
It was moved by Commissioner Unger, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Willis, to adopt the ordinance. The question was put upon the
motion and the roll called. Those voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Richardson, Unger, May, Smith-Willis and Mayor Wilkerson
(5). Voting against were none (0). The Ordinance was thereupon adopted (Ordinance No. 2, 2026 Series).
3. TABLED - First Reading- “AN ORDINANCE RELATED TO PROVIDING SEWER SERVICES TO AREAS OUTSIDE THE CITY LIMITS.”
4. Riverfront Visioning and Strategic Plan Agreement
On October 24, 2025, the City advertised a Request for Proposals (RFP) to procure a professional services consultant for the subject project.
The deadline for responses to the RFP was December 10, 2025. The City received twelve responses to the advertisement. The City’s selection
committee met on December 22nd to identify three responders for which interviews were conducted on January 14th. Based on the interviews,
the City’s selection committee selected Sasaki of Boston, MA.
City staff requests that the Board of Commissioners approve the subject agreement ($333,853.00) at the January 26th meeting. A budget
amendment will be required for this agreement. Upon the Board of Commissioners approval and the Mayor signing the agreement, the City will
issue a Notice to Proceed. Sasaki is required to present the required plan by July 31, 2026. Staff recommends approval and for the Mayor to
sign all related documents
It was moved by Commissioner Unger, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Willis, to approve the agreement. The question was put upon the
motion and the roll called. Those voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Richardson, Unger, May, Smith-Willis and Mayor Wilkerson
(5). Voting against were none (0). The motion was thereupon adopted.
5. PILOT Agreement for Capital Plaza Hotel
It was moved by Commissioner Richardson, seconded by Commissioner Smith-Willis, to approve the PILOT agreement. The question was
put upon the motion and the roll called. Those voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Richardson, Unger, May, Smith-Willis and
Mayor Wilkerson (5). Voting against were none (0). The motion was thereupon adopted.
6. Discussion of Additional Information Regarding Solid Waste
There was a discussion with Public Works regarding additional information previously requested from the Board of Commissioners. There was
a brief question and answer period. The Board of Commissioners would like to take up this item again at the February 2026 Work Session.

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It was moved by Commissioner May, seconded by Commissioner Smith Willis, to go into executive session per KRS 61.810(1)(c), litigation
“discussion of litigation regarding the Old Y and potential litigation involving Pauley Construction”. Action may be taken in open session. The
motion was adopted by voice vote. The meeting went into closed session at 6:11 p.m.
Note: Mayor Wilkerson left City Hall at 6:39 p.m. and did not attend the Old Y executive session.
It was moved by Commissioner Smith-Willis, seconded by Commissioner May, that the meeting return to open session. The motion was adopted
by voice vote. The meeting returned to open session at 7:01 p.m.
It was moved by Commissioner Unger, seconded by Commissioner May, to settle all current litigation and claims with Old Y, LLC in accordance
with the terms of the letter from the Old Y owners dated January 21, 2026, and authorize the Mayor or his designee to sign all related documents.
The question was put upon the motion and the roll called. Those voting in favor of the motion were Commissioners Richardson, Unger, May and
Smith-Willis (4). Voting against the motion were none (0). The motion was thereupon adopted.
It was moved by Commissioner Richardson, seconded by Commissioner Unger, that the meeting adjourn. The question was put upon the motion
and was adopted by voice vote. The meeting adjourned at 7:03 p.m.
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Mayor
Attest:
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City Clerk