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By Susan Salyer
The Lawrence County Fiscal Court had a Regular Scheduled Monthly Meeting on Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at the Lawrence County Courthouse, Downtown 2nd Floor, 122 Main Cross Street, Louisa, Kentucky. LC Judge Executive Phillip Carter was in attendance along with LC Magistrates David Pinson, Rick Blackburn, Michael Mouse Halcomb and John Scaggs.
MINUTES
The Minutes from January Special Meeting were approved unanimously with a Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
TREASURERS REPORT
The Treasurers Report was unanimously approved with a Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Rick Blackburn. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
BUDGET AMENDMENTS
LC Treasurer Josh Puckett discussed the amendments to the budget. The first amendment was a FEMA LOAN received for the ice storm a few years ago, the county has paid off the loan and are awaiting reimbursement. The second amendment was for the Blaine Remediation that happened a few years ago, same situation as the FEMA Loan paid off and the county is awaiting reimbursement. The third amendment was for a grant received last year. All three amendments were passed unanimously with a motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call (SEE VIDEO)
APPROVE BILLS
The County Bills were passed unanimously with a motion by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
APPROVE TREASURERS REQUEST
LC Treasurer Josh Puckett made a request for Incentive Training for County Treasurers. This training has to be in the minutes of the Fiscal Court so they can continue the training. Approved unanimously with a motion by John Scaggs 2nd by Rick Blackburn. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
RESOLUTION for YVONNE JORDAN
LC Judge Executive Phillip Carter discussed Yvonne Jordan. She is a native of Lawrence County, Kentucky and sang country music. Jordan sang with Tammy Wynette and should be added to the Country Music Highway sign. The Court unanimously agreed with a motion by David Pinson 2nd Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
AML RESOLUTION
LC Deputy Judge Vince Doty discussed that the resolution is for a quarter of a million dollars (250,000.) These funds will be used to make an emergency storage building for the county to include storage for the local food bank. The resolution was passed unanimously with a Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by John Scaggs. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
BLAINE COMMUNITY CENTER NAMED AFTER CRATIS WILLIAMS
LC Tourism Commission Chairman Wes Kingsmore discussed Cratis Williams and all his accomplishments to the Fiscal Court. This Resolution unanimously passed with a motion by David Pinson 2nd by Rick Blackburn. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
WES KINGSMORE REQUESTING TO USE THE BLUE TRAIL
Kingsmore discussed that the LC Tourism wants to host an event at the Blue Trail. Tourism will take donations, then all the funds will go to the Saddle Club Trail Mates. The event day will include Trail Day that morning, a Muddy March Run that afternoon and events for kids and non-runners. Unanimously passed with a motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call (SEE VIDEO)
ACCEPT 2023 EXCESS FEES FOR SHERIFFS OFFICE
LC Sheriff Chuck Jackson discussed that the funds are from an unused portion of fees pending the audit. Unanimously passed with a motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
ACCEPT SHERIFF’S 2023 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Unanimously passed with a motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
SECOND READING OF FIRE FEE ORDINANCE
Unanimously passed with a motion from Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
ACCEPT CLERKS 2023 FINANCIAL STATEMENT
Unanimously passed pending audit with a motion by David Pinson 2nd by Rick Blackburn. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
ACCEPT CLERKS 2023 EXCESS FEES
Unanimously passed pending audit for $42,477.13 with a motion by Michael Mouse Halcomb 2nd by John Scaggs. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
ACO ORDINANCE CHANGE 2ND READING
The court unanimously passed the second reading of ordinance. Motion made by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
911 ORDINANCE 1ST READING
Unanimously passed with a motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
2ND READING OF FIRE FEE
Already discussed Agenda item #15
ADVERTISE FOR BIDS ON SURPLUS TRUCKS
Passed unanimously, LC Clerk will advertise bids. Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call. (SEE VIDEO)
FINALIZE LAND PURCHASE
Tabled till next month
PUBLIC COMMENTS
SEE VIDEO
Agenda
1. Opening Prayer
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Call Meeting to Order
4. Approve Minutes from January Special Meeting – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
5. Approve Treasurers Report – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Rick Blackburn. None Opposed. Roll Call.
6. Approve Budget Amendments – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
7. Approve Bills – Motion by Michael Mouse Halcomb 2nd by Rick Blackburn. None Opposed. Roll Call.
8. Approve Treasurers Request – Motion by John Scaggs 2nd by Rick Blackburn. None Opposed. Roll Call.
9. Resolution for Yvonne Jordan – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. Roll Call.
10. AML Resolution – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by John Scaggs. None Opposed. Roll Call.
11. Blaine Community Center Named after Cratis Williams – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Rick Blackburn. None Opposed. Roll Call.
12. Wes Kingsmore Requesting to use the Blue Trail – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
13. Accept 2023 Excess Fees for Sheriff’s Office – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
14. Accept Sheriff’s 2023 Financial Statement – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
15. 2nd Reading of Fire Fee Ordinance -Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
16. Accept Clerks 2023 Financial Statement – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Rick Blackburn. None Opposed. Roll Call.
17. Accept Clerks 2023 Excess Fees – Motion by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
18. ACO Ordinance Change 2nd Reading – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
19. 911 Ordinance 1st Reading – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
20. 2nd Reading of Fire Fee – Already discussed Agenda item #15.
21. Advertise for Bids on Surplus Trucks – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None opposed. Roll Call.
22. Finalize Land Purchase – Tabled till next month. Motion by David Pinson by Michael Mouse Halcomb.
23. Public Comments – SEE VIDEO
24. Adjourn – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb.
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The next LC Fiscal Court Regular Monthly Meeting will be on Tuesday March 19, 2023 at the Lawrence County Courthouse, Downtown 2nd Floor, Main Cross Street, Louisa, Kentucky at 10AM.
