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Adair County Fiscal Court Report, May 10, 2011 In Tuesday night, May 10, 2011 fiscal court action (Please watch for additional details):
By Ed Waggener Following praise from most members of the court for the work done by the Adair County Road Department, the Adair County Fiscal Court voted 6-1 to cease the practice of allowing county road crew members to drive road department trucks home, except for the county road supervisor. Only Fourth District Magistrate Perry Reeder voted in favor of the road department. The action followed a report from a vehicle committee which included Magistrates Daryl Flatt (2), Billy Rowe (7), and Harold Burton (1). The committee estimated that the cost of the take home vehicles could be as high as $300 per week, though Judge Ann Melton told the court that she thought the figure would be closer to $150.00 and said either amount is more than made up by having the trucks stationed around the county for faster response, for protection of the vehicles, and for employee morale. Judge Melton said that the vehicle use in no way makes up for the difference in pay for the Adair County Road Department, which, she said, averages approximately $2 an hour less than for most employees of road departments in other counties. The Committee noted in their report that none of the 16 counties they surveyed allowed anyone other than salaried superintendents to have take home vehicles. The court heard an impassioned plea from Adair County Road employee Tony Denton not to change the policy. Denton questioned the court's expense paid trips to training sessions, their generosity to groups requesting special donations, and court's vote to pay $7,500 for the dead animal removal program, from which farmer members of the court either directly receive or potentially can receive cash payments. Adair County Solid Waste Coordinator A.L. Sinclair spoke for leaving the policy in place, saying, "I've seen these boys in action. They were here for the floods and the snows." And Judge Melton warned that the action, in the end, could have the opposite effect from what the magistrates intend. "We need to look at the big picture," she said. And noted that the trucks are better maintained because they are under individual care, that the county is likely to experience greater costs protecting the parked vehicles from vandalism. Previously, she had noted that Denton, whose mechanic work has saved the department thousands of dollars, uses the truck he is assigned to haul tools, including some of which he personally furnishes. Denton told the court that he would consider the action reneging on its employment agreement with him and the other employees. The court, nonetheless, voted to 6-1 to take away the drive home privileges. Magistrates Harold Burton (1), Daryl Flatt (2), Sammy Baker (3), Billy Dean Coffey (5), Joe Rogers (6), and Billy Rowe (7) voted against continuing take home privileges. Magistrate Perry Reeder sided with the Department. Adair County Road Superintendent Jobe Darnell said that he would do everything in his power to maintain the morale of his department, but worried about the possibility that the ACRD might lose Denton. "If we do," he said, "We could be out thousands of dollars a year in costs." The majority of the magistrates bet against that possibility, but put their districts road money where their mouths were. Should the policy be positive, they will stand to reap the continued praise of the constituent instigators of the relatively trivial amount of money. Should costs go up, and morale go down, the measure stands to bite them, personally, in the ass, because the added costs would come from their own districts' road allocations. Court authorizes letters to Metcalfe and Russell on GRAS contributions The Court unanimously authorized Judge Ann Melton to send letters to the Russell County CJE Robertson and Metcalfe County CJE Greg Wilson requesting increases of $7,500 each for the operation of the Green River Animal Shelters, one of three county departments which chronically operates in the red. The letters will request Russell and Metcalfe increase contributions to $35,000 per year. The letter notes that Adair County is contributing over $82,000 per year to the operation, while, currently, the other two counties contribute $27,500. The court measure instructed Judge Melton to request that Russell and Metcalfe meet the increase or face the presentation of a 30 day notice to find other options for animals. Green River Animal Shelter reported collections of $1,101.00 for April 2011, with 80 animals taken in from Adair and walk-ins, 74 from Russell County, and 24 from Metcalfe County. The April report listed only 14 adoptions/reclaims, with 48 going to rescues. A total of 63 dogs and 31 cats were put to death. The shelter benefited from rather high rescue fees of $360, but, in April, received only $550 in adoption fees. The magistrates received a report which showed that, of the GRAS $153,820 cost, over half, $82,020.00 comes from Adair County Fiscal court, and only $55,000, from Interlocal agreements. Adoption fees were $8,000.00. The report shows personnel, all hired from Adair County, budgeted for $80,000 of the costs, with the Director receiving $25,000, other full time employees $18,000. And part time help receiving $37,000. In addition, fringe benefits are budgeted $27,000. Other large expenses were $5,500 for cleaning, $5,000 for food and animal supplies, and $5,000 for veterinary services. In a related action, the court took no action on Adair County Finance Officer Gale Cowan's request for clarification on whether to continue paying mileage to Columbia/Adair County Dog Warden Jimmy Harmon. The court had paid mileage when Harmon operated his own vehicle and continued to pay him mileage after the county bought a truck for his official use. However, Magistrate Billy Dean Coffey said that the county truck gets extremely low gas mileage, about 8mpg. Harmon is paid $5,200 per year with a $2,400 gas allowance. He also receives some pay from the City of Columbia. Borrowing for purchase of Christian Life Center approved Judge Melton asked for and received authorization for a $75,000 Kentucky Association of Counties (KACO) loan of $75,000 to match a similar amount from the City of Columbia to complete the purchase of the Christian Life Center from the Columbia Baptist Church by May 30, 2011. The two votes on the measure were approved unanimously. Judge Melton told the court that in shopping interest rates, the KACO rate was the lowest. Reading of roads Adair County 911 Mapping and Addressing Coordinator Justin Bailey presented the reading of the roads. The court approved the appointment of Mark Burton and Freddie Morgan to hear a request for the removal of Rick RD in District 2 from County Maintenance. The hearing has been set for Wednesday, May 25, 2011, at 11amCT, at the Adair 911 Center, 107 N. High ST, Columbia, KY The vote was 7-0. In a second action, the court voted 7-0 on a First Reading authorizing the name Riverview Drive for a private passage in District 6. Treasurer reports $1,084,208.47 reconciled balance Adair County Treasurer Barry Corbin reported that the reconciled balance in all Adair County Accounts the end of April 2011 was $1,084,208.47. His report was approved on a motion by Magistrate Perry Reeder (4), with a second by Magistrate Billy Dean Coffey, 7-0. The treasurer's request for approval for budget transfers, a routine measure, was approved 7-0 on a Motion by Billy Dean Coffey, with a second by Harold Burton (1). A second reading on a budget amendment related to a grant for storm warning sirens for the Emergency Disaster Management department was approved unanimously on a motion by Mr. Coffey, and a second by Magistrate Billy Rowe (7). A second reading on a budget amendment for the Knifley Area Volunteer Fire Department was approved, 7-0, on a motion by Magistrate Joe Rogers (6), with a second by Magistrate Harold Burton. The court unanimously approved a Standing Orders measure for Fiscal Year 2011-2012. The measure pre-authorizes the County Judge Executive to pay routine bills, including utilities, as they come due. In a budget pass through, the court unanimously approved the Blue Form ordinance, which provides for the payment of bills at the Adair Judicial Center, which are re-imbursed by the Kentucky Administrative Office of the Courts. Sheriff Harrison Moss reports Adair County Sheriff Harrison Moss reported April 2011 tax collections of $88,133.78, and noted that the delinquent tax list is set to be published. His report was approved unanimously. In a two step action, court authorizes sale of surplus property In a two step action one to declare the property surplus: 1 1995 International Dump TruckThe court voted, also, to advertise and accept sealed bids for the surplus vehicles. Court votes to start reapportionment process The court voted unanimously to start the reapportionment process, necessary every 10 years following new U.S. Census reports. In three separate actions, the Court unanimously approved the appointments of Democrat Ben Loy, Republican Billy Curry, Adair County Board of Elections officers, and one name drawn from submissions by magistrates, Anthony Stargel, to serve on the reapportionment panel. The Court voted to contract with the Lake Cumberland Area Development District (LCADD) to handle reappportionment data and mapping processes, with payment authorized up to $2,000. Judge Melton told the court that the LCADD's Neil Cundiff estimated that the cost might run as low as $800, but could be as much as $2,000. The court voted unanimously to authorize Judge Melton to sign the necessary paper work for the contract with the LCADD. Court authorizes the hiring of three 911 Dispatchers The court unanimously approved the recommendations of the Columbia/Adair 911 Board to hire three part-time 911 dispatchers. In three separate unanimous votes, the board voted to hire Teresa L. Scott, Megan N. Jackson, and Zack Giles, at $8./hour. Cub Scout Pack 888 leads Pledge of Allegiance Members of Columbia Cub Scout Pack 888 led the Pledge of Allegiance. They were accompanied by Pack leaders Troy Elmore and Phillip RIchard. Rev. Elmore later presented the a request for aid for a Cub Scout overnight field trip to the Lost Sea in Sweetwater, TN. Eighteen scouts and 18 adults will be taking the trip, which will cost an estimated $4,000, of which the scouts have raised $1,450. The court, on a motion by Billy Dean Coffee, seconded by Harold Burton, voted to table the request, which may get a hearing at the courts June 2011 meeting, which will convene prior to the June 24 and 25, 2011, Lost Sea expedition. Court cuts stipend for A-Team, but gives some personal donations Third District Magistrate Sammy Baker, who was the hero last year when he moved for the court to give a total of $2,250 for the A-Teams' trips, recused himself from the procedures because his granddaughter will be on the trip this year. With only six members present, he Adair County Fiscal Court agreed to raise approximately $500 for the Adair County Academic Teams for their 2011 trip to World FPS and competitions in La Cross, WI. The amount is down from the total $2,250 approved last year with Magistrate Baker's leadership. However, at the suggestion of Second District Magistrate Daryl Flatt, the court members and some elected officials agreed to raise approximately $500 out of their own pockets to bring the total from the court to slightly under half of last year's court contribution. The A-Team had fared much better at City Hall, where, in action at the May 2, 2011 meeting, the stipend was doubled from $1,000 in 2010 to $2,000 in 2011. Speakers for the A-Team were Booster and Parent Jackie Montgomery, and ACMS A-Team member Sarah McQuaide and ACHS A-Team member Heather Jackson. Court votes to use State Contract for Blacktop, Crushed Stone The court voted not to advertise for bids for blacktop or crushed stone this year, opting instead to use buy on the State Contract. The supplies are likely to come from the same suppliers as are currently used, Gaddie-Shamrock for blacktop and Burton Stone for crushed stone. The county will realize a considerable savings on the Gaddie-Shamrock contract, but will be paying very slightly more for the crushed stone. However, there will be a considerable savings on legal advertising costs if the county were to bid the items. The votes were unanimous. This story was posted on 2011-05-12 06:35:56
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