Ohio County Fiscal Court
May 14, 2024 5:00 PM
Ohio County Community Center 
Hartford, KY

Attendance Taken at 5:00 PM: 

Present Board Members:   
David Johnston 
Larry Morphew 
Michael McKenney 
Jason Bullock 
Bo Bennett 
 
Absent Board Members:   
Kenneth Calloway 

I. Public Hearing on use of CRA and LGEA Funds  

II. Call to Order Judge Executive David Johnston  
II.A. Prayer and Pledge to American Flag  

III. Approve April 23, 2024 Minutes  

Motion Passed:  Approved April 23, 2024 Minutes passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Larry Morphew.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

IV. Bills, Claims, Payments and Transfers  

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

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

V. Renewal Of Treasurer's Bond  

Motion Passed:  Approved the renewal of the Treasurer's Bond passed with a motion by Larry Morphew and a second by Michael McKenney.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

VI. Treasurer's April 2024 Financial Statement  

Motion Passed:  Acknowledged the receipt of Treasurer's April 2024 Financial Statement passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

VII. Clerks Amendment of 2024 Motor Vehicle and Boat Claim Bills  

Motion Passed:  Approved having received the Clerks Amendment of 2024 Motor Vehicle and Boat Claim Bills passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Larry Morphew.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

VIII. Western Kentucky Regional Blood Center  
 
Discussion: 
Vicki Ellis of the Western Kentucky Reginal Blood Center presented certificates and a scholarship check to Highschoolers who have donated a great deal over the year.  

IX. Ordinance 2024-5 2nd Reading Of Fiscal Year 2025 Budget  

Motion Passed:  Approve 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2024-5 Fiscal Year 2024/2025 Budget  passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Bo Bennett.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

X. Ordinance 2024-7 Solar Farming  

Motion Passed:  Approved first reading of Ordinance 2024-7 for Solar Farming passed with a motion by Bo Bennett and a second by Jason Bullock.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

XI. Resolution 2024-27 Road Aid Agreement  

Motion Passed:  Approved Resolution 2024-27 for the annual Road Aid Agreement passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Jason Bullock.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

XII. Animal Shelter Surplus  

Motion Passed:  Approved to surplus animal shelter vehicle 2007 Chevy Truck VIN#:1GCEK19V87Z158421 with 74,377 miles to be sold on gov deals passed with a motion by Michael McKenney and a second by Jason Bullock.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

XIII. Senior Center Personnel  

Motion Passed:  Approved senior center new hire of Jesse Hopper as part time sub meal driver at $13.53 per hour effective May 12, 2024 passed with a motion by David Johnston.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

XIV. Golf Course Personnel  

Motion Passed:  Approved golf course new hire of Anna Crumes at seasonal pro shop attendant at $13.53 per hour effective May 12, 2024 passed with a motion by David Johnston.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

XV. Golf Course Personnel  

Motion Passed:  Approved golf course new hire of Kellen Raymond as seasonal general labor at $13.53 per hour effective May 12, 2024 passed with a motion by David Johnston.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

XVI. Golf Course Personnel  

Motion Passed:  Approved golf course new hire of John York as seasonal (level 1 20-40 hours)general labor at $13.53 per hour effective by executive order May 2, 2024  passed with a motion by David Johnston.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

XVII. Committee Reports  

XVIII. Magistrate's Comments and Requests  
XVIII.A. District 1 - Magistrate Michael McKenney  
XVIII.B. District 2 - Magistrate Jason Bullock  
XVIII.B.1. Senior Sunset Funds  

Motion Passed:  Approved to donate to the Senior Sunset Highschool graduation project, $250.00 from each Magistrate(s) and Judge Executive from Discretionary accounts (01-5076-507-0). Authorize the Treasurer to issue check(s) passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Michael McKenney.  

5 Yeas - 0 Nays.  
David Johnston 	Yes 	
Kenneth Calloway 	Absent 	
Larry Morphew 	Yes 	
Michael McKenney 	Yes 	
Jason Bullock 	Yes 	
Bo Bennett 	Yes 	

XVIII.C. District 3 - Magistrate Bo Bennett  
XVIII.D. District 4 - Magistrate Kenneth Calloway  
XVIII.E. District 5 - Magistrate Larry Morphew  

XIX. Citizen's Comments  

XX. Adjournment  

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Judge Executive

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Ohio County Fiscal Court Clerk