Ohio County Fiscal Court
May 12, 2026 5:00 PM CT (6:00 ET)
Ohio County Fiscal Court
I. Call to Order Judge Executive David Johnston
I.A. Prayer and Pledge to American Flag
II. Proclamation Signing - EMS Week
Discussion

Judge Executive David Johnston signed a proclamation for EMS Week, May 17-23. The court was joined by Jim Duke of Com-Care

III. Proclamation Signing - National Police Week
Discussion

Judge Executive David Johnston signed a proclamation for National Police Week, May 10-16. The court was joined by Chris Matthews, Adam Wright, Dallas Dukes, Mitch Brown, Mike Allen, Chris Shephard and Jacob Blanchard.

IV. Approve April 28, 2026 Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved April 28, 2026 Minutes passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

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

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

VI. Clerk’s April 2026 Financial Report
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acknowledged having received the Clerk's April 2026 Financial Report passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Jason Bullock.

VII. Surplus Equipment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion for Ohio County Park to surplus a Fiat-Allis 65 Motor grader (1973), a Jacobson fairway mower, with no reserve, and the old stage trailer. passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

Discussion

Beau Wright presented the equipment to surplus, mentioned the possibility of donating the stage trailer to Centertown, they had shown interest in it.

VIII. Ambulance Remount Bid Opening
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to accept the bid received from Select Tech for the ambulance remount passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Michael McKenney.

Discussion

One bid was received, bid was opened it was from Select Tech, for total of $199,800.  Jim Duke spoke about the process of the remount after bid accepted.  He said it would not be done until FY ending 6/30/2028.  This company will let them make a down payment, using $20,000 that they have on hand from a grant.  This is the 4 wheel drive ambulance that will be remounted.

IX. Tile Replacement Bid Opening
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to accept the bid from Xtreme Excavation for the tile replacements/repairs at Rosine Park and Ohio County Park, funds to come from FEMA passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

Discussion

One bid was received from Xtreme Excavation, for 2 replacements at Rosine Park and for 6 at Ohio County Park

X. Committee Reports
Discussion

Judge Johnston preceded committee reports with an announcement that a copy of the proposed budget would be available to the magistrates on Friday.  A budge workshop meeting will be May 26 at 3:30 p.m.

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

Michael wished all a belated Happy Mother's Day

XI.B. District 2 - Magistrate Jason Bullock
XI.C. District 3 - Magistrate Bo Bennett
Discussion

Bo stated that during the storms a few weeks ago, the 3rd district had several trees over roads, thanked the road dept, and several residents for stepping up and helping clear them.

XI.D. District 4 - Magistrate Dale Beavin
XI.E. District 5 - Magistrate Larry Morphew
Discussion

Larry said residents had asked him about materials being hauled up near Pattiville, Dale Beavin said that he knew of no materials up that way except for material for the bridge repairs going on.

XII. County Officials Comments and Requests
XIII. Citizen's Comments
XIV. Adjournment