Judge Johnston signed a proclamation for October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The court was joined by (left to right) Brandy Rothgerber, Donna Carter Warner, Lori Daugherty, Sheila Bartlett and Anne Conley

Judge Johnston signed a proclamation for October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The court was joined by Jason Tierney, Mary Tierney, Cherie Griffin, Kathy Thomas, Kayla Jo Smith, Tim Smith, Shannon Ross from Agape Love Women's Refuge.

• 9.22.2026 FCM Minutes

Motion Passed:  Approve September 22, 2026 Minutes and September 29, 2026 Special Call Minutes passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Dale Beavin.

• Bills and Claims
• Budget Transfers Journal
• Coroner Training Hours
• September Standing Orders
• Sheriff Training Hours

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

• CLERK FINANCIAL

Motion Passed:  Acknowledged having received the Clerk's September 2026 Financial Report passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Bo Bennett.

Motion Passed:  Motion to authorize the treasurer to write the checks for the amounts committed from discretionary funds passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Dale Beavin.

Brandy Rothgerber, of No One Fights Alone in Ohio County, introduced the court to the ladies that were with her, who were all cancer survivors. She then spoke on what the organization is and does.  They provide financial help, but also other support for ones going through cancer treatments, and their caregivers.  She then told the court that due to rain outs their main fundraisers didn't happen this year, and they respectfully were asking the court if they could donate.  Judge Johnston said he would do $1,000 from his discretionary and the magistrates followed with $500 each from Larry Morphew, Dale Beavin, Michael McKenney, $1000 from Bo Bennett and a commitment from Jason Bullock via text to Magistrate McKenny, amount to be determined.

There was no need for a closed session at this meeting

Michael McKenney stated that the housing committee had a future meeting planned, they're looking into grants and if anyone wanted to help on that committee to reach out to him.

Larry Morphew brought up the resolution that had failed to pass at the previous meeting.  He made a motion to pass it.   As there was no 2nd to the motion, the motion failed.

A young lady addressed several safety concerns that she had and the Judge told her she was welcome to submit in writing so he could get it to the several departments the concerns pertained to.

Larry Morphew asked about a potential meeting with the railroad. Another citizen asked if there was a  public safety committee, the Judge said yes, the road foreman and our EMA director were on it.

Mr. Hamilton expressed his concerns with the mining companies and Equality Church Lane.