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By Ed Waggener ColumbiaMagazine.com story The controversy over the firing of Adair County Deputy Jailer Tim Bradshaw is now nearing closure. And CJE Ann Melton passed out copies of the settlement to Court Members and a full Adair County press corps present. "I've been wanting to do this all along," she said. Wild speculation about the settle had circulated after the court, with Judge Melton reluctantly agreeing, entered into the settlement with an agreement that it not be made public. Immediately, public outcry demanded the settlement be open, and now that is done. The agreement basically says that:
Judge Melton's signature was added after she received authorization from the court at last night's meeting. The vote to accept the agreement was six magistrates for, including Magistrates Wid Harris (2), Sammy Baker (3), Perry Reeder (4), Billy Dean Coffey (5), Joe Rogers (6), and Terry Hadley (7). Magistrate Danny Goodin abstained on the basis of not having been a party to earlier actions. Votes to authorize Judge Melton to sign the agreement and to pay the settlement to Tim Bradshaw were unanimous, 7-0, with Magistrate Goodin included in the votes. Building inspectors present case for residential inspection State Building Inspector Barry Jones and Carley Fudge, contract building inspector, urged Fiscal Court to add residential building inspections by ordinance. State law now requires all commercial buildings to have three inspections, he said. But residential inspections, while not state mandated, can be required by local governing bodies. The inspections would come at three stages 1) When the footers are poured 2) When building is roughed in, and 3) At finish. Jones said that the cost of the inspections would be a total of $375 in fees. Having the code would help present problems some homeowners have experienced. Jones cited the problems home owners Mr. and Mrs Wayne Feese say they have experienced. The Feeses were present for the discussion, and affirmed Jones' contention. Jones said that a residential inspection ordinance would help lower insurance costs and would be welcomed by banks and insurance agents. But Magistrate Joe Rogers said that his own talks with banks and insurance agents showed that most are unaware of benefits a residential inspection program would have. Jones said that some may fear inspections. "Let me assure you," he said, "they have nothing to fear from inspectors," adding, "we're here to help." Jones cited foundation and basement problems with some buildings. Footers, he said, need to be 24" in Adair County, to be below the frost line. "We're hearing of many with only 6" footers, he said. Jones said that state law does give homeowners redress for faulty construction, but that is only for one year. The court voted 7-0 to table the matter. Clerk projects surplus fees of $260,796.90 Adair County Court Clerk Sheila Blair gave an estimate of the office's surplus fees at the meeting. Clerk Blair estimated receipts of $4,591,886.22, expenditures of $4,331,089.133, with estimated excess fees to be returned to the county of $260.796.90. The clerk's report was approved on a motion by Magistrate Sammy Blair (3), seconded by Magistrate Danny Goodin (1) accepted with a unanimous 7-0 vote. Treasurer reports big balance cash on hand Treasurer Barry Corbin reported cash on hand of $791,362.53 on November 30, 2007. The treasurer's report was approved 7-0. Adair County Regional Jail bills $100,816.71 Adair County Regional Jailer William Knight reported total billing of $100,816.71 for November 2007. After $29,594.00 was deducted for Adair County inmates was deducted, there was a balance of $81,809.71 to be billed. The Jail Report was approved 7-0. Sheriff reports huge 1st month's tax collection Sheriff Ralph Curry reported that 70% of the current years tax total came in in November 2007. The sheriff received $2,801,375.27, for he first month of the tax collecting period. "It's the best I've ever seen," Sheriff Curry said. Court approves second reading animal shelter ordinance The court unanimously approved the second reading of the Green River Animal Shelter rules and regulations, which among other things now gives animal shelter employees more leeway on the length of stay for animals, especially for vicious or problem ones. The vote was 7-0. Magistrate Wid Harris (2) proposed that the current rule on veterinarians selling pet licenses be broadened, with veterinarians inside and outside Adair County being allowed to sell licenses and retain 50% of the license fee. County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison Corbin was instructed to draft the ordinance for the change. John Nall is new hospital board member The court approved the appointment of John Nall to the Westlake Regional Hospital Board. Nall will replace member Gerald McLean, who chose not to be re-appointed, CJE Ann Melton said. Nall was unanimously approved. He is the second member of the five-member board to be appointed by Judge Melton in her first year in office. Four members appointed to the board overseeing the Adair County Health Center. Judge Melton re-appointd four members of the Adair County Health Department Board. In separate actions, the court approved Dr. Roger Smith, Dr. A. Herrera, Dr. Gary Partin, and Pharmacist David Eubank to new terms. Besides these four, the 12-member board includes CJE Ann Melton, Billy Coffey, Cynthia Waggener, Ronnie Grant, Bobby W. Willis, Shantilla Rexroat, Wallace Feece, and Charles Giles. Solid Waste Coordinator reports 2008 work, proposes ordinance change The roadside litter pickup work by Adair County Solid Waste Coordinator A.L. (Pewee) Sinclair is now complete and PRIDE funds are spent. For the year, 542 miles of Adair County roadways were cleaned, with a total of 4,541 bags of litter removed. In the past month, litter was removed from 73 miles, with a total of 549 bags of litter collected. CJE Ann Melton complimented Mr. Sinclair, saying, "You've done a good job this year." A proposal by the solid waste coordinator to update the county's solid waste ordinance was approved, with the provision that County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison-Corbin bring two options on the wording to the January 2008 meeting. The revisions include:
Sinclair said that most of the 13 haulers do a very good job, but that a few who pick up garbage lose trash off their trucks and are responsible for some of the roadside litter he and his crews have to pick up. "The money spent picking up on the roads is money we shouldn't have to spend," he said. Sinclair said that the requirment to use the local transfer station for garbage picked up in Adair County was important. "We get money back from the operators of the transfer station," and added that the return will be less in 2007 than in 2006. The vote on the matter was 7-0. The Surplus county trucks sold; one will be rebid The surplus county truck bids which were accepted: 1) ACRD No. 13, a 1995 Chevrolet pickup, was sold to Donnie Melson, who submitted the high bid of $552.73. Other bids were Magistrate Terry Hadley (7) $512; Sherman Burton, $400; David Burton, $350; Gabehart Auto Sales, $200. 2) ACRD No. 10, 1985 F-250 Ford pickup, was sold to Chris Harris for $500. Other bids were Sherman Burton, $325; Billy Cowan, $311; Donnie Melson, $237; and Terry Williams, $231. 3) ACRD No. 8, 1993, Dodge pickup, was sold to Sherman Burton for $400.00. Other bids were Billy Cowan, $311; Donnie Melson, $237; David Burton, $200; Chris Harris, $200.00 Gabehart Auto Sales, $200.00. Identical high bids of $350 were received from David Burton and Sherman Burton for ACRD. The court voted unanimously to accept the high bids and to re-advertise and re-bid the ACWD #12, 1991 Red Dodge Pickup. Anyone, including those who bid previously and those who would like to enter a new bid, will be eligible to bid on ACWD #12. County votes to lease new Mack trucks The court approve putting in bids for 1-6 Mack dump trucks through Worldwide Equipment after Jim Dotson explained changes in the estimated costs. Because of new Federally mandated emission requirments, the new trucks will be approximately $5,000 higher than last years, but, Dotson told the court, "Often this is more than offset by the increase in the used truck market. We see prices of used trucks usually rising more than counties pay additionally every time there is a change in emissions equipment." This year, the financing will be handled through KACO (Kentucky Association of Counties). The bids will be advertising in newspapers. Judge Ann Melton told the court that her office had tallied savings of $49,500 vs. hiring private haulers to carry the Adair County Road Department's gravel. Preston Rowe does not appear at meeting as scheduled Preston Rowe had been scheduled to appear before the court in a matter relating to the closing of a road off Parrott Avenue. Judge Melton told the court and the audience that Rowe would be unable to appear. Burton Ridge Road not accepted into system Sue Bailey appeared before the court to show evidence she had obtained that a side road off Snake Creek Road should have been included in the county road system. The information included ASCS maps, a report that a former First District Magistrate had had road grading maintenance by the county in the 1980s, and Mrs, Bailey said that a neighbor could recall county work on the road as late as 1993 or 1994. Adair County Roads Department Superintendent Jobe Darnell and equipment operator Lonnie Page said they were running the graders in the 1980s, and never graded the road. CJE Ann Melton told the court that the decision to accept the road or not would be up to them, but the request failed for lack of a motion. Sue Bailey had suggested the road be named Burton Ridge Road if taken into the county system. 911 building revisions presented to the court Magistrate Billy Dean Coffey (5) gave a report on the changes made for the 911 Dispatch Center. Bids for the project will be opened at a special called meeting of the Court on Thursday, December 20, 2007, at 10:30amCT.The new plans call for a smaller, shortened building, with less expensive windows, and without lockers and showers.An element of urgency in getting the building underway. The county will have to have the building ready for occupancy by June 30, 2008, or face the prospect of losing an $80,000 Department of Homeland Security equipment grant. Nuisance ordinance committee report A county-wide nuisance ordinance proposal is moving at an incredibly slow pace, but a report by Magistrate Terry Hadley (7) was given last night. Hadley reported that his research shows that 1) Junk is governed by the Department of Transportation, and 2) Rodents are a concern for public health officials. Hadley said that if an ordinance were written, the county would have to enforce it, and that would mean the hiring of an enforcement officer. Magistrate Hadley said that he has asked for county ordinances from neighboring counties, but they have not been received. The magistrate's somewhat humorous report was punctuated with laughter, and left the impression that the committee chair prefers either no action on a county nuisance ordinance or a very weak one. County to allow private work on G(ravely) Cheatham road Magistrate Sammy Baker (3) asked for and received approval for an agreement to be drawn up by the county attorney allowing the new owner of a farm on the G. Cheatham Road in southern Adair County to rework the road. "He wants to put a horse farm in there, and wants to upgrade the road at his expense." Magistrate Baker said that $100,000 would be required to be put in escrow while the work is done. The court approved the plan, 7-0. CJE Ann Melton noted that the reason for the escrow account was that the county had spent a lot of money to upgrade the road, located off the Chance-Inroad county road. The area is in a horseshoe canyon and the road is marked by the most dramatic switchbacks in Adair County. An all-weather (mostly) bridge now crosses Crocus Creek, and private picnicking facilities, with small waterfall scenes mark the road. County will buy Super M Case backhoe Bids for a new Adair County Road Department backhoe were opened. Wright Implement, Liberty, KY, was won the bid. The court accepted its bid of $71,950 for a Case Super M as the best. Brandeis Equipment offered a Komatsu at the same price, but, after hearing from county road employees, the Super M was chosen.The four bids were, Holt Equipment for two different John Deere backhoes, $68,000 and $71,000; Brandeis Equipment, $71,950, for a Komatsu; and the Wright Equipment bid of $71,950 for the Case Super M. (Click Here for more information on the Case M series) Routine agenda items approved unanimously Other routine matters, including approval of the regular November 2007 meeting, a court order regarding redepositing funds to correct jail account, budget transfers, a first reading of budget amendments to include approximately $1.3 million in road work grants from Gov. Ernie Fletcher in October and November, and the approval of an order clarifying two county road employees annual raises, were approved in separate 7-0 actions. All of StoryDecember 11, 2007 special called meeting Information about Your Adair County Fiscal Court Regular monthly Adair County Fiscal Court meetings are held at 7:00 p.m., each second Tuesday. The meetings are open to the public. A LIST OF YOUR ADAIR COUNTY OFFICIALS Adair County Judge Executive Ann Melton 421 Public Square, Suite 1, Columbia, KY 42728 Phone 270-384-4703; Fax 270-384-9754 OTHER ELECTED ADAIR COUNTY OFFICIALS
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