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Adair Fiscal Court Report, Regular meeting, Nov. 2012 In last night's Fiscal Court action
Click on headline for story as posted, with photo(s) as posted By Ed Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court held a lengthy Tuesday, November 13, 2012 but fast paced meeting which lasted 2:13 minutes, with several important issued during the session, including the firing of 911 employee James O. Absher, who faces criminal charges; moving ahead to advertise for bids for a Total Patcher system and getting ready to purchase a new tractor and Bushhog system by April of 2013, appointing two new Adair Hospital District trustees; taking care of two Adair Extension District board member appointments, and re-opening the 911 Board action involving the dismissal of towing operators Paul Reynolds and Ernie Harper from the rotating call list. In addition, the Court gave an enthusiastic hearing to a request by Speaking through Autism for Project Lifesaver to provide GPS monitoring of citizens with autism and Alzheimer's, gave warm support - but no money yet - to additional funding for the Little League Football program, acted on changes in the Adair County roads, including, finally, the implementation of a 15 mph speed limit on a residential road in District 7; all that, in addition to other routine business. Swift action on dismissal of 911 employee facing criminal charges Following a brief Executive Session late in the meeting, on a motion by Magistrates Billy Rowe (7), with a second by Daryl Flatt (2), the Court voted 7-0 to terminate 911 employee James O. Absher, who is facing criminal charges. Absher had suspended without pay by Judge Ann Melton following his October 23, 2012 arrest in Elizabethtown, KY, for alleged "promotion of a sexual performance by a minor." (AC Dispatcher has been suspended without pay following arrest) Following the action, the Court promoted Zachary Giles to be a full time 911 Dispatcher at a pay rate of $8.50 an hour, until completion of a six months probationary period, when he would be given full-time pay. All seven magistrates concurred. The board also addressed a critical need for more part-time dispatchers. A fully trained dispatcher, Stacey Estes, was hired at a $9/hour rate, but the vote was 6-1, with Magistrate Sammy Baker objecting. Also hired, on unanimous votes, were Patty Edwards and Danna Burton, both at $8/hour. Court votes to advertise for bids for Total Patcher The court voted unanimously to advertise for bids for a Total Patcher system, including a Vortek attachment to remove debris from potholes and to buy a tank to hold hot oil. The vote was 7-0 on a motion by Magistrate Billy Rowe (7), with a second by Harold Burton (1). The equipment will be used year round to patch potholes in the county's 600-mile roadway system. Magistrates have been concerned about the potholes and noted that repaving the roads now costs approximately $70,000 per mile, depending mostly on the width of the road. The Total Patcher, if the bidding process is successful, will be operated by the County Road Crews. Consideration for the purchase of a new Tractor w/Bushhog was tabled, but there was a consensus that a new one be purchased off the State Contract or through competitive bidding, for use no later than April 2013. Jobe Darnell gives road report Road Superintendent Jobe Darnell gave the Road Department's report, which was approved 7-0. He said that the Walnut Grove Bridge project is nearing completion, and praised the work of concrete finishers who are inmates in the Adair County Regional Jail System. His report was unanimously approved. Hospital Board now has full membership The Adair County Hospital Board has two new members, with a full five member panel in place, following the unanimous approval of Brad Keltner to November 2014, to replace Russell Guy Perkins, who resigned; and of Neal Gold, to a full four year term to replace Jim Evans, who had served a maximum two term limit. The board, on the advice of CEO David Rasmussen, voted to align previous appointments of Craig Pyles and Richard Grant with Adair County Hospital District bylaws. The bylaws state, Mr. Rasmussen advised, that in the case of a vacancy, replacement trustees be appointed not for the unexpired term, but for a two year period. The board voted in separate actions to change the appointment of Craig Pyles to August 2014, and Richard Grant to November 2014, to conform. Both Mr. Pyles and Mr. Grant will be eligible for two additional four year terms in addition to the partial terms. Terry Partin re-appointed; Larry Irvin appointed to Extension Board On the recommendation of CJE Ann Melton, the court unanimously approved, in separate actions, the re-appointment of Terry Partin and the appointment of Larry Irvin, to three year terms on the Adair County Extension Board. Craig Feese presents case for increased funding of Adair Co. Little League Football Following the firm procedure for request for funding, the Adair Fiscal Court delayed looking at additional funding for the Adair County Little League Football program, but with the impression left that they are receptive to the idea, following the presentation of the case for support by Craig Feese, who was standing in for David Holmes. Feese said that Little League Football is not only serving an increasing number of kids, but that it is now proving an economic asset to the community. With the help of Lindsey Wilson College, the football league now holds three bowls at Blue Raider Stadium, inside the Lindsey Wilson Sports Park. One, the Kosair Bowl, draws over 1,000 participants and generates $8-10,000 for Kosair Charities. The Kosair Bowl is in Columbia because of the work of leaders of the Mark Twain Shriners. Feese told those at the meeting that the presence of fans and participants in Columbia means more business for restaurants, retail establishments, and other businesses when the bowls are held. Citing that, and his support for programs for young Adair Countians, Magistrate Sammy Baker (3) told the court, "Adair County has to fund these programs, if we expect to grow." Magistrate Daryl Flatt (2), agreed, and asked for the Little League Football program to provide current financial statements, a requirement he most insistently advocates. The court agreed to revisit the request at a future meeting, pending receipt of financial statements. County treasury reports reconciled balance of $882,291.69 Treasurer Barry Corbin's report was unanimously approved. He reported an October 31, 2012 reconciled balance of $882,291.69. The treasurer also received unanimous approval to transfer funds, should the need arise. CJE authorized to sign Deed of Correction CJE Ann Melton was authorized to sign Deeds of Corrections on land the county received from the state following the last KY 61 South project. The transfer was a greater amount of real estate than should have been given and is being returned to the Commonwealth. The vote was unanimous. Routine matters handled routinely The Court routinely approved minutes, (with one abstention from Magistrate Daryl Flatt, who was not present), court orders (there were none), and bills and additions. Jeff Page gives report on septic tank treatment After lawmakers had expressed concern for supplies bills for a chemical to treat the septic system at the Green River Animal Shelter, Jeff Page appeared before the court. He said that his company treats the system with two gallons of the additive, which costs $125 per month, for the chemical, but told the court that since using the system, and since current GRAS Director Sandy Ford has reduced water usage to the recommend levels, the system works fine, at a total cost a fraction of what would be needed if the septic system were to be replaced with a sewer system and grinder lift station, for which, he said, the electrical bill alone would approximate the charge he is making for the additive treatment. When a motion was made to approve continuance of Mr. Page's recommendations, Judge Melton said that no court action was needed; that Mr. Page has simply come at her request to explain why the charges were necessary. Sheriff reports good tax receipts in October Sheriff Harrison Moss reported on the sheriff's activity and delivered a report of tax collections, showing a total for all districts of $3,421,898. The two largest disbursements from that amount went to the Adair County School District, $1,706,053.34 (after refunds for overlooked Homestead Exemptions), and $483,722.33 to Adair Fiscal Court. The latter amount was not included in the County Treasurer's Reconciled Balance at the end of October 2012. Sheriff Moss noted that this year, the biggest checks of the year are one month earlier than usual. "We got the bills out on time this year," Sheriff Moss noted. Here is a complete list of the October 2012 tax collections, with amounts after refunds/amount of check to taxing district:
Court approves Sheriff's Body Armor grant application The court unanimously approved a resolution authorizing Sheriff Harrison Moss to apply for a grant for body armor for the sheriff and his deputies. The vote was unanimous. Court approves Parks and Recreation Ordinance change first reading The Court unanimously approved a first reading recommendation from the Columbia/Adair County Parks & Recreation Board as follows: recommendation to amend the Ordinance No. 730.3, Section II with the following: "Any board member missing three consecutive regular board meetings could constitute an automatic board vacancy. An exception to the policy may be a board member's absence due to a medical condition." Court approves Reading of Roads The Court unanimously approved the following Road Readings, conducted by Adair 911 Mapping and Addressing Coordinator Justin Bailey:
In individual actions the board approved winning bids for surplus property as follows: EQ14 Bushhog, to Eugene Cowan; EQ13 Bushhog 2610 to Eugene Cowan for $787; 1996 Cherokee se Jeep, to Darrell Absher for $527; 2001 Cherokee Jeep, to Terry M. Hadley for $1,122.45; 1985 Silverado Pickup to Dale Cowan for $810; an EQ 2 Stilh Chainsaw to Dale Cowan for $26; a 21" Troybilt pushmower to Gary Coffey for $10; A tiller to Billy Cowan for $61; and to Burton Salvage and Recycling, a dryer for $10, awarded by a lottery following tie bids of $10. Judge Melton drew winning bid. Judge Melton gives litter abatement report Judge Ann Melton gave the litter abatement report in the absence of Adair County Solid Waste Coordinator A.L. Sinclair. Judge Melton notes passing of Jesse Loy; asks prayers family, for other Judge Melton noted some trying times for many families, including the passing of Robert Jesse Loy, the father of Adair County Circuit Court Clerk Dennis Loy, and requested prayers for Heather VanArsdale, who was injured in an accident; and for Connor Anderson, whose courage battling cancer has been an inspiration to Adair Countians. Hearings will be held on contracts for electrical inspector(s) The court tabled any action on contracts with electrical inspectors pending hearings similar to recent ones on the building inspector. Judge Melton told Chris Bennett and other electrical contractors present at the meeting that they would all be invited to give input on any changes in the electrical inspector situation. "I think what the state is asking is that we have contracts with anyone who acts as an electrical inspector," she said. Mr. Bennett said that many, including himself, who were listed as electrical inspectors were not now active. He said that he is an electrical contractor, and that state law precludes being an active inspector and an active contractor at the same time. Paul Reynolds, Ernie Harper dismissal from wrecker rotation will be re-examined In other business, the court heard an appeal from Paul Reynolds to have the case of his dismissal from the list of towing services be re-examined. His request was also for colleague Ernie Harper. Reynolds maintains the 911 Committee did not follow its own procedures in dismissing them. CJE Ann Melton agreed to take up the matter with 911 Chair Jason Cross, and see if further action is needed in the matter. This story was posted on 2012-11-14 06:05:36
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