Ohio County Fiscal Court
November 26, 2013 5:00 PM
Ohio County Fiscal Court
1. Call to Order-David Johnston
2. Prayer and Pledge by Marty Shepherd
3. Recognition Plague-Keith Shepherd
Discussion

Judge Executive David Johnston presented Keith Shepherd with a recognition plague for receiving his G.E.D. and for being an outstanding example for other students.

4. Approve the Previous Minutes from November 12, 2013 as presented by Beverly Geary-Fiscal Court Clerk
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve the previous minutes from November 12, 2013 as presented by Beverly Geary-Fiscal Court Clerk passed with a motion by Larry Keown and a second by Kenny Autry.

5. Approve the Bills, Claims, Payments, and Transfers as presented by Anne Melton-County Treasurer
Attachments
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve the bills, claims, payments, and transfers as presented by Anne Melton-County Treasurer passed with a motion by Kenny Autry and a second by Michael McKenney.

6. Judge Executive Rick Newman-Presentation
Discussion

Judge Executive Rick Newman and Ken Robinson Muhlenberg County gave a presentation to the Court about a proposal for the Fiscal Court to work with Paradise Park Regional Industrial Authority.

7. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet-Presentation
Discussion

Jason Ward from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presented Jeff Miller with his County Road Supervisor Certification.

8. 12 Pets of Christmas-Josh Wright
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve for the magistrates to give $930 out of discretionary funds for animal adoption fees and a fence to the Ohio County Animal Shelter passed with a motion by Larry Keown and a second by Michael McKenney.

9. Committee Reports
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve the October Financial Status Report as presented by County Clerk-Bess Ralph passed with a motion by Larry Keown and a second by Brandon Thomas.

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve to add to the waterline extension list approximately 4,500 ft. 3 inch line to Mount Herman Church Road paid up to $6,000 and to be paid to Ohio County Water District passed with a motion by Brandon Thomas and a second by Larry Keown.

Discussion

Magistrate Kenny Autry-Industrial Recruitment Panel- said that members of the panel have been meeting weekly and there are approximately 20 people involved including people from the Chamber, hospital, schools, industrial foundation, small businesses, etc. Mr. Autry said at the next meeting he will have something to present to the Court.

Magistrate Michael McKenney said the Homeless Relief Committee has appointed Terry Miller to move forward and acquire the non-profit (501(C)3) status. He also said the committee is looking to have a re-election of board members after the first of the year.

10. Questions and Comments
Discussion

Brenda Renfrow said there will be a Senior Angel Tree at the Cornerstone Hall/Senior Center.

Charlotte Whittaker said Rice Drugs will be having Cram the Cruisers on December 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

11. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Larry Keown and a second by Kenny Autry.