Ohio County Fiscal Court
February 25, 2025 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 February 11, 2025 Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved the February 11, 2025 Minutes passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Dale Beavin.

III. Bills, Claims, Payments and Transfers
Attachments
Actions Taken

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

IV. Park Farm Ground Lease
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved to extend the farm ground at the entrance of the Ohio County Park for a one year term passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Jason Bullock.

V. Resolution 2025-11 Park Grant Match
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Resolution 2025-11 for a Grant match for the football field at the Ohio County Park passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Bo Bennett.

VI. Resolution 2025-12 CCBIP Shreve Bridge
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Resolution 2025-12 and agreement for the CCBIP Shreve Bridge project in the amount of $355,548.00 passed with a motion by Dale Beavin and a second by Larry Morphew.

VII. Closed Session Under KRS 61.810 Chapter 1 Section C & F
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Closed Session Under KRS 61.810 Chapter 1 Section C & F passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Larry Morphew.

VII.A. Return from Closed Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved to Return from Closed Session passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Michael McKenney.

VIII. Committee Reports
IX. Magistrate's Comments and Requests
IX.A. District 1 - Magistrate Michael McKenney
IX.B. District 2 - Magistrate Jason Bullock
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved to move Stanley Lane to the top of the waterline priority list and issue a P.O.. Leah Loop and White Road to be paid with the reallocation of funds from passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

IX.C. District 3 - Magistrate Bo Bennett
IX.D. District 4 - Magistrate Dale Beavin
IX.E. District 5 - Magistrate Larry Morphew
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved to authorize the County Attorney to create an Environmental bio-digestive nutrient Ordinance for Ohio County passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Dale Beavin.

X. Amend Resolution 2024-25 ARPA Funds
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved to amend Resolution 2024-25 ARPA Funds with $20,000.00 to My Father's House, $106,165.00 to Regional Business Park. All remaining unobligated funds as of April 23, 2024 to be obligated to the ARCH Program passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

XI. Citizen's Comments
Discussion

Jailer Landon Spurlock presented his most recent inspection report for the Ohio County Jail having passed with high marks and the news of a grant for the new equipment in the detox room.

Citizens concerned with the Scout Solar Project attended the Fiscal Court Meeting vocalizing their concern if the County had any intention of canceling the Scout MOA or assessing the property values of the affected homes. 

Citizen Tyson Sandefur addressed the Fiscal Court concerning Bio digestive nutrients in Ohio County and how they plan to proceed with such business. Judge Executive David Johnston explained the process of passing an ordinance for this.



XII. Adjournment