Judge Johnston signed a proclamation for May 2026 to be Military Appreciation Month in Ohio County.  The court was joined by Mark Beard, Roger Himes, Frank Atkinson, Greg Green, Glen Finley and Bob Crume.

Judge Johnston signed a proclamation for Teacher Appreciation Week, May 4-8, 2026 in Ohio County.  The court was joined by Eddie and Amanda Groves and Lincoln and Elizabeth Rowe.

• 4.14.2026 FCM Minutes

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

• 4.23.2026 SC FCM Minutes

Motion Passed:  Approved April 23, 2026 Special Call minutes passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

• Bills and Claims.
• Budget Transfers Journal

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

Dale Beavin asked if the money had been found to work on the emergency sirens, and was told yes, it is on bills and claims.

• Delinquent Transfers

Motion Passed:  Acknowledged having received the Transferring of Delinquent property tax bills from the Sheriff to the County Clerk passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Larry Morphew.

• County Clerk Claim for Cal of Tax Bills 2025.pdf

Motion Passed:  approve County Clerk Claim for Calculation of Motor Vehicle and Boat Bills for 2026 passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Dale Beavin.

Motion Passed:  Acknowledge having received Clerk Budget Adjustment for 2026 passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.

• OHIO COUNTY ROAD AID COOPERATIVE PROGRAM AGREEMENT FY2027

Motion Passed:  Approved Resolution 2026-5 County Road Aid Agreement with KYTC for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Dale Beavin.

Judge Johnston made the announcement that funds at bee appropriated to improve drainage on Highway 62E. The state highway department will be working on that.

Stated that the landfill committee met, no business was conducted.  He mentioned also that if anyone was interested in serving on the Housing Committee to give him a call.

Said he had heard that the Dundee sirens did not go off, and the judge said it would be reported and checked out.  He then said the walking trail at the Fordsville Park is about to fall in and needs to be fixed.  Judge stated he would get them up there to take care of it.

Justin Keown stated that they are searching to retain experts in regards to the landfill, and helping understand the needs.

Sheriff Adam Wright spoke about the EF1 tornado that had happened in Ohio County the previous evening, and said he wanted to brag on all the first responders for an excellent job.

James Brown of the Mission Center/Broken Pieces Recovery handed out a Facility Acquisition Proposal to the court.  Larry Morphew asked what the dollar amount was for them to purchase the building they were currently renting, Mr. Brown stated the amount to be $410,000 for purchase and improvements.  

Kori Geary spoke about the mission center, where she had been helping at for 9 months. They do alot for the community and she asked if the court if they would consider donating $1000 if at all possible. The judge stated that once the new budget was approved, it would maybe be possible.  Judge Johnston then said he would donate $500 from his discretionary fund.