Ohio County Fiscal Court
July 22, 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 July 8, 2025 Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Minutes passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

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 Dale Beavin and a second by Bo Bennett.

IV. 2nd Reading Budget Amendment 2026-1
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  approve 2nd reading of Budget Amendment 2026-1 passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Dale Beavin.

V. Transfer of 2024 Delinquent Oil and Limestone Gas Bills to County Clerk
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acknowledge receipt of Transfer of 2024 delinquent oil and limestone gas bills to county clerk passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

VI. Jail Commissary Report for Fiscal Year ending 06/30/2025
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acknowledge receipt of Jail Commissary Report for Fiscal Year ending 06/30/2025. Report is located in Treasurer's Office passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

VII. Resolution 2025-17 CPPP (FD14) Funds
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Resolution for CPPP (FD14) Funds for Beda and Raymond Curry Roads. Authorize Judge Executive to sign all corresponding documents passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

VIII. Resolution 2025-18 Ohio County FY26 Flex Funds Project # 19870
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Resolution for Ohio County FY26 Flex Funds Project # 19870. Authorize Judge Executive to sign all corresponding documents passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Michael McKenney.

IX. KYTC Rural And Secondary Presentation - Scott Phelps
IX.A. FY26-27 Recommendations
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Accept recommendations presented by KYTC passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Jason Bullock.

IX.B. Flex Funds
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve KYTC Recommendation to keep Flex Funds passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Michael McKenney.

X. Senior Center Personnel
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Senior Center personnel new hire of Paula Bratcher, part-time, at a rate of $14.40 per hour passed with a motion by David Johnston.

XI. Golf Course Personnel
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved Golf Course personnel new hire of Paige Brandon, season worker, at a rate of $14.40 per hour passed with a motion by David Johnston.

XII. Committee Reports
Discussion

Jason Bullock:

Off Road Vehicle committee, passed out copies of what the state has passed, and details of that.

Biodigester. He and the Judge goin to Shephardsville July 30 to meet with Judge Jerry Summers and take a tour of a biodigester operation.

Jerusalem Ridge. Preparations and planning for the festival are well under way.

Leadership Team meeting discussed housing and the Housing Committee will meet soon.

XIII. Magistrate's Comments and Requests
XIII.A. District 1 - Magistrate Michael McKenney
Discussion

Invited all to attend the Ohio County Fair.

Also, suggested changing the next fiscal court meeting to August 11 at 3:30 pm

XIII.B. District 2 - Magistrate Jason Bullock
XIII.C. District 3 - Magistrate Bo Bennett
XIII.D. District 4 - Magistrate Dale Beavin
Discussion

Gave a shout out to North Park for the successful night of fireworks.

Roads need attention

XIII.E. District 5 - Magistrate Larry Morphew
Discussion

Stated the need for more workers at the road department.

Discussed the biodigester ordinance.

XIV. Citizen's Comments
Discussion

Jennifer Moore, with Illuminare Behavioral Health, located in the community center shared a bit about what they do to help the community.

Chanda Gardner spoke about a project she is starting called "Pay if Forward Ohio County"

XV. Adjournment