Ohio County Fiscal Court
September 24, 2024 5:00 PM
Ohio County Fiscal Court
I. Call to Order Judge Executive David Johnston
I.A. Prayer and Pledge to American Flag
II. Approve September 10, 2024 Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved September 10, 2024 Minutes passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Bryan Daniel.

III. Bills, Claims, Payments and Transfers
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Bills, Claims, Payments and Transfers stand approved as presented passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by David Johnston.

IV. Josh Wright - Beagles
V. Clerk's August 2024 Financial Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acknowledged having received the Clerk's August 2024 Financial Report passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Michael McKenney.

VI. Clerk's Transfer of 2024 Tax Bills
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acknowledged having received the Clerk's Transfer of 2024 Tax Bills passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Bryan Daniel.

VII. National Weather Service - Charlie Shields
VIII. Sheriff Department Vehicle Bid
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Sheriffs Department Vehicle bid from Don Franklin Chrysler for a new 2023 Durango Pursuit Vehicle in the amount of $42,808.00. One bid was received, Authorize County Treasurer to issue check(s) passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Jason Bullock.

IX. Ordinance 2024-7 Solar Farming Amendment
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-7 Solar Farming Amendment passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Jason Bullock.

X. Park Personnel
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved park Personnel new hire of Nikki Sweeny as part time park office clerk level 1 at $13.99 per hour effective September 22, 2024 passed with a motion by David Johnston.

XI. Park Personnel
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Park personnel call back hire of Betty Bolin as part time park clerk Level 1 at $13.99 per hour effective September 15, 2024 passed with a motion by David Johnston.

XII. Closed Session KRS 61.810 Chapter 1 Section C
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved entering into Closed Session under KRS 61.810 Chapter 1 Section F passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Larry Morphew.

XII.A. Return From Closed Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved to return from closed session having made no motions passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

XIII. Advertise for Truck Bids
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved to advertise for a new dump truck passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Larry Morphew.

XIV. Committee Reports
XV. Charlie Shields Search and Rescue
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved to fund a course for Search and Rescue Combined SAR Management and Procedures and MSAR Training from Terry Nowacki in the amount of $2,685.00. Authorize County Treasurer to issue check(s) passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Bo Bennett.

XVI. Magistrate's Comments and Requests
XVI.A. District 1 - Magistrate Michael McKenney
XVI.B. District 2 - Magistrate Jason Bullock
XVI.C. District 3 - Magistrate Bo Bennett
XVI.D. District 4 - Magistrate Bryan Daniel
XVI.E. District 5 - Magistrate Larry Morphew
XVII. Republic Services - Todd Chamberlain
Discussion

Todd Chamberlain addressed the Court to report their local help with Tamarlane Industries. They were able to haul tons of trash and debris from behind Tamarlane helping them clean up the exterior of the facility property.

XVIII. Citizen's Comments
XIX. Sheriff Adam Wright
XX. Adjournment