• 6.9.2026 FCM Minutes

Motion Passed:  Approved June 9, 2026 Minutes passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Dale Beavin.

• Bills and Claims
• Budget Transfers Journal
• Interfund Transfers Journal
• Interfund Transfers Journal 2
• Treasurer Training Hours

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

• Appropriation Condition
• Financial Statement
• Revenue Condition

Motion Passed:  Acknowledge receiving May 2026 Financial Statement passed with a motion by Dale Beavin and a second by Larry Morphew.

• Treasurer Bond Renewal

Motion Passed:  Approve renewal of Treasurer's Bond as provided by KACo Insurance passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Larry Morphew.

Motion Passed:  Approved the First Reading of Ordinance 2026-5 Administrative Code passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

• Budget FY27

Motion Passed:  Approve Second Reading Ordinance 2026-4 Budget FY 2026-2027 passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Dale Beavin.

Motion Passed:  Approved the Second Reading Ordinance 2026-6 FY-25-26 Budget Amendment passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Dale Beavin.

• annual compensation 2027

Motion Passed:  Approve FY 2026/2027 Annual Wage Compensation Schedule as presented passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve Resolution 2026-6 FD39 Funds for Bridge Repair Quarter Horse Drive and for Judge to sign the agreement passed with a motion by Dale Beavin and a second by Jason Bullock.

Motion Passed:  Motion for Treasurer to sign the checks for the OCEDA loans passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Dale Beavin.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the recommended loan of $100,000 to FiltAire, a division of Four Star Heating and Cooling and for treasurer to write the check passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve the recommended loan of $45,450 to Rosie Marie's Ice Cream Shop, a division of Coppa Caffe, and for treasurer to write the check passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

No bids received for Contract Haul.

Motion Passed:  Approved annual Stone bids Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from Martin Marietta, with the option to shop if materials not available when needed passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Jason Bullock.

One bid was received.

No bids received for Concrete Mix and Concrete in Place

Motion Passed:  Approved annual Steel Pipe and Pipe Bands bids Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from Contech passed with a motion by Dale Beavin and a second by Larry Morphew.

2 bids were received.

Motion Passed:  Approved annual Primer, Tack and RS-2 Oils bids Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from Asphalt Materials, with the option to shop oils not bid by them. passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Dale Beavin.

1 bid was received.

No bids were received.

Motion Passed:  Approved annual Blacktop bid Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from Scotty's Contracting, 1 bid was received passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

1 bid was received.

No bids received for Equipment/Vehicle (Lease/Rental Including Operators)

Motion Passed:  Approved annual Plastic Pipe (Used for Culverts) bids Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from Ohio County Farm & Garden and Sykes Family Farms passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Dale Beavin.

2 bids were received.

Motion Passed:  Approved annual Electrical/HVAC Service Agreement bid Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from Complete Comfort Heating and Cooling passed with a motion by Dale Beavin and a second by Larry Morphew.

1 bid was received.

Motion Passed:  Approved annual Trash Service bid Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from Republic Services passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Larry Morphew.

1 bid was received.

Motion Passed:  Approved annual Road Salt bid Fiscal Year 2026-2027 from Compass passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Dale Beavin.

2 bids were received, however Morton Salt was a "no bid"

Motion Passed:  Motion to allow the judge to sign the contract to renew Com Care to continue service to Ohio County passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Jason Bullock.

Justin Keown stated that he was still working on a few revisions, mostly clerical corrections.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve hire of Landon Hiner, Level 1, seasonal at the Ohio County Golf Course at $14.79/hr passed with a motion by David Johnston.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve hire of Bailey Bechtel, Level 1, seasonal, at Ohio County Golf Course at $14.79/hr passed with a motion by David Johnston.

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve hire of Tracy Beatty as Part-time, Deputy Judge, Level 2 at $21.50/hr passed with a motion by David Johnston.

There was no closed session needed.

Decency Ordinance Committee met, but are not ready to report at this time.

America's 250 Committee announced the Liberty Tree Dedication/America's 250th for July 25th at 3:00 pm on the courthouse lawn.

Motion Passed:  Motion to pass the resolution requested by Sheriff Wright, and for Sonja to add the number and Treasurer to sign the check passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

Sheriff Wright told the court about a grant he was working on along with Ohio County Schools Superintendent, Seth Southard for a COPS grant which would allow the hiring of a full time SRO in either Fordsville or Horse Branch, the remaining cost of which would be split with the school board.  He then asked the court to sign a resolution for the application

Motion Passed:  Acknowledged having received the Sheriff's 2022 UMC Settlement passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Bo Bennett.

Announced Summer clean up at the Rockport boat ramp July 4th weekend, and McHenry Fest is coming up this weekend.

Announced the July 11 Fireworks at Northpark

Asked when blacktop money would be available, was told the state has told us after July 1

Beau Wright addressed the court to reiterate the annexation for the golf course and park to City of Hartford.  Discussed needing to get with Tara Ward, the City is ready to move forward with it.  Take in road front, not residences.  Annexation will present more grant opportunities for both the park and golf course.

Also reported that the tile replacements/repair is going well at the Rosine Park and they will be starting very soon on the Ohio County Park