LC FISCAL COURT APPROVES 2ND READING OF SB 63…
By Susan Salyer
The Lawrence County Fiscal Court had a Regular Meeting on Tuesday August 19th, 2025 at 10AM at the Lawrence County Court House, 122 S. Main Street, Louisa, Kentucky 41230. LC Judge Executive Phillip Carter was in attendance along with LC Magistrates David Pinson, Rick Blackburn, Michael Mouse Holcomb and John Scaggs.
MINUTES
The Minutes for July 15, 2025 were unanimously approved with a Motion by David Pinson seconded by Michael Mouse Halcomb. The Minutes for August 1, 2025 were approved with a Motion by Michael Mouse Halcomb seconded by David Pinson. None Opposed.
APPROVE TREASURERS REPORT
LC Treasurer Josh Puckett said, “The Treasurers Report shows that everything is in the black and the Road Fund is in good shape.” Motion was made by Rick Blackburn seconded by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed.
APPROVE BILLS
The Bills were unanimously approved with a Motion by David Pinson seconded by Michael Mouse Halcomb.
RECOGNIZE FINAL BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR FY 24/25
Puckett said, “This is last year’s budget, all line items have to be in the black before the budget can be approved.” Budget transfers were approved unanimously with a Motion by Rick Blackburn seconded by Michael Mouse Halcomb.
SECOND READING OF SOLID WASTE ORDINANCE AMENDMENT
In consideration of a new state law concerning solid waste collection licensing, Lawrence County Attorney Johnny Osborne said, “These are the highlights of the Ordinance that amends Ordinance 12-002, Section 4 that the trash hauling vehicles shall have mud flaps and lights.
Section 6 requires $250 fee for first 1,000 customers, initial $100 for each customer over 1,000. The permit application fee due date is July 31 of each year.”
The Motion was unanimously approved by Rick Blackburn and seconded by Michael Mouse Halcomb.
SECOND READING OF SB 63 SPECIAL PURPOSE VEHICLES ON ROADWAYS
In LC Attorney Osborne said, “These are the highlights; Section 2 states, Street Legal Special Purpose Vehicles shall be allowed to the extent by the act on all highways that are located within the jurisdictional limits of Lawrence County.
Section 3 lays out the exceptions. Street Legal Special Purpose vehicles shall not be allowed to operate on any highway or portion thereof located within the jurisdictional limits of Lawrence County unless allowed by this Ordinance on any highway or portion thereof for the United States Department of Agriculture prohibits Special Purpose vehicles or when any highway or portion thereof, including control accessed system including but not limited to Interstate or Parkway. Section 4, Subsection A states that Street Legal Special Purpose vehicles are prohibited from traveling a distance greater of 20 miles on a highway, displaying the centerline.”
LC Treasurer Chris Jobe said, “The Special Purpose vehicles will have to be licensed which includes a Safety Inspection at the Sheriffs Office then licensed at the Clerks Office. Dirt bikes and 4 wheelers are not allowed.” Motion was unanimously passed by Michael Mouse Halcomb and seconded by John Scaggs.
REAPPOINTMENT OF MEMBER TO LIBRARY BOARD
Connie Fairchild was reappointed as a Trustee to the Lawrence County Public Library Board of Trustees. Motion was unanimously passed by David Pinson and seconded by Michael Mouse Halcomb.
BLAINE CBDG PAYMENT #10 AND #11
The 2 payments for Blaine CBDG were unanimously approved with a Motion by David Pinson and seconded by Rick Blackburn. No discussion.
APPROVE LC CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNUAL FINANCIAL REPORT
The LC Conservation District Annual Financial Report was unanimously approved with a Motion by Rick Blackburn and seconded by Michael Mouse Halcomb.
APPROVE LC CONSERVATION DISTRICT ANNUAL REPORT
The LC Conservation District Annual Report was unanimously adopted with a Motion by Michael Mouse Halcomb and seconded by Rick Blackburn. No discussion.
OPEN BIDS
Bids were open on Surplus Items and none of the bids received were approved due to the bid amount.
AGENDA
- Pledge of Allegiance
- Call Meeting to Order
- Approve Minutes for July 15, 2025 Regular Meeting – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Approve Minutes for August 1, 2025 Special Meeting – Motion by Michael Mouse Halcomb 2nd by David Pinson. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Approve Treasurers Report – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Approve Bills – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Recognize final budget transfers for FY 24/25 – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Second reading of Solid waste Ordinance Amendment – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Second reading of SB 63: Special Purpose Vehicles on Roadways – Motion by Michael Mouse Halcomb 2nd by John Scaggs. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Reappointment of member to library board – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Blaine CBDG payment # 10 and 11 – Motion by David Pinson 2nd by Rick Blackburn. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Approve LC Conservation District Annual Financial Report – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Approve LC Conservation District Annual Report – Motion by Michael Mouse Halcomb 2nd by Rick Blackburn. None Opposed. Roll Call.
- Open Bids – No bids were accepted.
- Public comments – see video
- Adjourn – Motion by Rick Blackburn 2nd by Michael Mouse Halcomb.
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The next Regular Scheduled Meeting of the LC Fiscal Court will be held on Tuesday September 9, 2025 at 10AM.
