Ohio County Fiscal Court
November 18, 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 October 28, 2025 Minutes
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved October 28, 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 Dale Beavin and a second by Michael McKenney.

IV. Clerk's October 2025 Financial Statement
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Acknowledge receipt of Clerk's October 2025 financial statement passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Larry Morphew.

V. Amended Clerk Budget for 2025
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approve Amended Clerk Budget for 2025 passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

VI. 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-5 Admin Code Amendment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2025-5 Admin Code Amendment passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.

VII. Shreve Bridge Contract
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion for Judge Executive to sign contract from Jave LLC, who submitted the winning bid, to begin work on bridge replacement passed with a motion by Dale Beavin and a second by Larry Morphew.

VIII. Caroline Lane
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to blacktop Caroline Lane in the 2nd district, funds to come out of the road maintenance from FEMA passed with a motion by David Johnston and a second by Jason Bullock.

IX. 7. Closed Session Under KRS 61.810 Chapter 1 Section C & F
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved to enter into closed session under KRS 61.810 Chapter 1 Section C & F passed with a motion by David Johnston and a second by Bo Bennett.

IX.A. Return From Closed Session
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Approved having returned from Closed Session passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Jason Bullock.

X. Resolution 2025-20 - Resolution Allowing the Execution of Certain Agreement and Lease Documents
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to amend and approve Resolution 2025-20 - Resolution Allowing the Execution of Certain Agreement and Lease Documents, with the change of $10,000 to $5000 passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Dale Beavin.

XI. Committee Reports
XI.A. Road Committee
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to table the pot hole patcher purchase passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Dale Beavin.

Discussion

The Pot Hole patcher bid from Brandeis, which was opened at the October 28 Fiscal Court meeting was discussed.  Questions concerning how much surplus equipment and FEMA funds were coming.

XI.B. Employee Appreciation
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to approve, pending approval by auditor passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Michael McKenney.

Discussion

There was discussion concerning not having a Christmas banquet this year, and perhaps doing Employee Appreciation gift cards.  Justin Keown, County Attorney advised that court would need to contact the auditors office for wording.

XII. Magistrate's Comments and Requests
Discussion


XII.A. District 1 - Magistrate Michael McKenney
Discussion

Offered his condolences to Butler County in the sudden death of the Jailer.


 


He reiterated the Housing Committee needs help and if anyone is interested in helping reach out to him

XII.B. District 2 - Magistrate Jason Bullock
Discussion

Offered his condolences to Butler County in the sudden death of their jailer.


Stated that he would like to have figures together before the next meeting which is December 16, of the FEMA and surplus funds.

XII.C. District 3 - Magistrate Bo Bennett
Discussion

Thanked the road department for taking care of a road emergency in his district.

XII.D. District 4 - Magistrate Dale Beavin
Discussion

Announced that the Dundee Fire Department would be doing a Thanksgiving meal

XII.E. District 5 - Magistrate Larry Morphew
XIII. Citizen's Comments
XIV. Adjournment