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Adair Fiscal Court report Tue 10 March 2015 regular meeting In the Tue 10 March Fiscal court meeting:
By Ed Waggener The Adair County Fiscal Court met for the first time in the newly renovated basement of he Adair Annex building, with Judge Michael Stephens presiding. Work on the project was done at the direction of Judge Stephens, who said that there was no expense to the county in the work. Magistrates seemed to like the arrangement. They seated on a raised dais, with the CJE presiding while standing at a lectern. In addition to the magistrates, the Deputy CJE, the recording clerk, and the County Attorney have seats at the highest level. Magistrate Harold Burton (1) commented that prior to the renovation, "We worked from picnic tables." Some changes may occur in the future. For now, the Sheriff, the County Treasurer, and the Regional Jailer sit with their backs to the audience. Formerly they were around the huge audience level tables. Sheriff Moss commented that he might have to move to the back of the room, because law enforcement officers are reluctant to have their backs to crowds. Speakers now stand at a podium. Media tables are provided, though some continue to sit in the audience. So far, he has not disclosed the cost of the renovation, treating it as an off-the-books expense, and has not named the anonymous donors who paid for the work. In all likelihood, however, he will face requests for disclosure of the donors under Kentucky sunshine laws. Treasury has $1,139,266.51 County Treasurer Barry Corbin reported an unemcumbered cash balance in all funds of $1,139,266.51. His report was unanimously approved. The court approved the 2nd reading of an ordinance amending the budget for 2014-2015 which added $550,039.33 for unbudgeted receipts. Mr. Corbin asked for an received approval for budget transfers on an if-needed basis. Surplus property bid accepted The county received two bids for surplus property, both on a 2001 Chevy Truck. Ricky Coffey submitted a bid of $500. James Murphy submitted a bid of $1,150. The court voted to accept James Murphy's bid. No bids were received for other items offered as surplus, which included a glass crusher from Recycling, an old boom mower, a roller, a 2003 Impala with a blown head gasket and a 1996 Dodge with transmission out from the Sheriff's Department. Green River Animal Shelter lauded for turnaround Magistrates Sammy Baker (3) and Daryl Flatt (2), who have been working with the Green River Animal Shelter, lauded the new director, Kim Sallee and the staff of Green River Animal Shelter for significant turnaround at the shelter. The director was present, but did not address the court. She did report a number of improvements. Intake for February included:
There was a significant increase in adoptions, with 17 for the month. Revenues/collections were also up. Adoptions brought in $955.00. Surrender fees $60.00. Donations were $125. Bio Corporation, $96. Rescue, $10. Reclaim, for animals picked up by Animal Control, $50. TOTAL, $1,296.00. Magistrate Daryl Flatt said, after the meeting, that while his primary concern had been the heavy losses at the shelter - and welcomed the turnaround which is reducing those losses, he was very pleased with the the more pleasant conditions at the shelter, with the customer service the shelter is giving, and with the better public relations. "And," he said, "we're always pleased to see the euthanizations go down." Changing the image and lowering the cost of the shelter has been a major effort of Judge Stephens. The shelter, in the past, had operated at an approximately 90% loss - the equivalent of a new county road bridge a year, or a bit over one mile of county road resurfacing. Mr. Flatt expressed hope that the changes already implemented with make a huge difference in the bottom line. For the staff and volunteers, while operating deficits are a concern, the major aim is to see all animals placed in good homes and hopefully, see euthanizations become a thing of the past. The following board appointments were made: The Adair County Ambulance Board: Judge Stephens recommended, and the court approved, by 6-0 votes with Magistrate Daryl Flatt and Adair County Emergency Management employee, abstaining in each vote, the following appointments to the Adair County Ambulance Board:
Bobby Bowe, Sharon Payne, Tommy Steele, Cathy Brockman, and Shannon GreerTwo members are city appointees, Shannon Rowe, and Juanita Faye Duval, according to Bobby Bowe. Bobby Bowe addressed the court. He said that the ACC Commission on Human Rights would have its next meeting one day next week. He said that the commission goal will be to see that all citizens experience a level playing field, and that the commission will regularly report to Adair County Fiscal Court and the Columbia City Council. One appointment was made to J.O.Y House Board: The court unanimously approved the appointment of Magistrate Terry Hadley (7) to the board of J.O.Y. House. The acronym stands for "Jesus Others Yourself" and, according to LeeAnn Jessie, speaking for the group, has as one mission helping the homeless. She said that in recent years survey's have found the number of homeless dramatically increasing, from 7 to the latest survey, which found 28. The largest components of the homeless she said, are veterans and single mothers. Road Report given by Terry Corbin Terry Corbin, Road Foreman, reported that he had received praise for the work his department did in the two snowstorms. He said the work was completed with the department's regular crew, with contractors and private plows helping out. He said that he was very impressed with the public's understanding and their patience. No total cost was for the private contractors' cost, nor was a list made known in the meeting, but that should be available if and when FEMA funds might be made available for reimbursement. Corbin also asked to institute a four day, 10 hour work week for the department, but that motion was tabled for further study after Magistrate Sammy Baker (3), and Magistrate Terry Hadley said further study would be necessary to make sure that the public could be served adequately. Corbin said that his department could work with whatever schedule the court decides to adopt. County made money on Mack Trucks Judge Stephens reported that the county had turned in two Mack Trucks for auction and that the used vehicles brought a total of $290,000, about $14,000 more than the county paid for them one year ago. Two new trucks have been purchased for a total cost of $270,509. The court voted to authorize Judge Stephens to sign documents necessary to finance up to $150,000 through KACO. The voice vote was 7-0 on a motion by Magistrate Sammy Baker (3), with a second by Perry Reeder (4) to approve. County votes to buy herbicide spraying equipment In an action not on the official agenda, the county voted to buy to buy controversial herbicide spraying equipment. Magistrate Sammy Baker (3), made the proposal, and received a second from Magistrate Perry Reeder (4), with all seven magistrates voting to buy spraying equipment for a total of $9492.82. The magistrates cited Green County, KY, as a jurisdiction where, they said, results have been good. (If you like miles of otherwise pristine scenery browned out by continuous spraying.) According to Baker, there would be only spot spraying, to stop weed growth on county road crowns and along problem areas where cutting is impractical. The action illustrates a sharp turn on environmental issues. A frown from A.L. Sinclair, in recent years, was enough to stop the the implementation of the practice. Court votes to buy surplus mower from State The voted unanimously, on a motion by Magistrate Greg Caldwell (6), with a second by Harold Burton, to buy a surplus mower from the State at a cost of $6,500. The mower will be useful, the court was told, for mowing narrow strips along roadways. It won't be effective on wider roads or in Johnson Grass. The appraisal for the equipment would be closer to $10,000 if it were bought from a private source. Adair Jailer Joey White gives Jail Report. Adair County Regional Jailer Joey White reported gross revenues for February of $78,653.16. After Adair County's $19,775.54 was deducted, and booking fees, medical expenses, per deim charges, home incarceration fees, and Cumberland County medical fees were added back in, the total to collect was $69,338.48. Mr. White reported 2,818 hours of Adair County Restricted Custody Center service, which, he said, equated to $22,544.00 "Free Labor". Recipients of the inmate labor were Adair County Recycling, Adair County Road Department, Green River Animal Shelter, Center on Aging, City of Columbia Maintenance, Columbia Sanitation, Adair County Board of Education, Adair County Pride, Adair Food Pantry, Adair Fiscal Court & Judicial Center, and Cumberland County Fiscal Court. Mr. White asked the court to install punch card machines for employee time cards. The court tabled the motion until a study can be made on newer computerized machines which operate on facial recognition, even in the dark. Tracy Taylor presents Rural Secondary Roads plan Tracy Taylor of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet presented the Rural Secondary Roads plan, listing the state roads to be approved for new blacktop surfacing. They include KY 768, 1.5 miles from KY 61 on the Weed-Sparksville Road; Ky 959, 2.37 miles from KY 80; a segment of KY 551; KY 900 from KY 55 to Arlis Grant Road; and a segment of KY 92 near the Russell County line for a total of 6.373 miles. Taylor said that Flex Funds to be distributed among the Magisterial Districts on a formula decided by them, is anticipated to total $302,388.00, but that the amount is not firm. When it is, he said, the list of roads to be receive Flex Fund maintenance can be listed. The Court approved the report 7-0, on a motion by Harold Burton, with a second by Perry Reeder, and a voice vote. Sheriff Moss reports tax receipts for the month of February Sheriff Harrison Moss submitted his tax payment report, with the following amounts for remittal to agencies after fees deducted and penalties added:
Sheriff Moss report was unanimously approved. Greg Thomas gets approval for NCRS funding request. Adair County 9-1-1 Director a Emergency Management Director Greg Thomas asked the the court for approval to seek 75/25% matchiing funds from the NCRS, Natural Resources Conservation Service program overseen by the USDA, which may become available if the recent snowstorms are declared disasters by FEMA. Thomas told the court that there is less paperwork for reimbursement, which would be paid to the county to reimburse contractors hired by the county. NCRS would want the a 21 day fix. He said that problems might include situations such as the brush and tree dam and trash accumulated at the KY 206 bridge over Russell Creek. The county's 25% can be inkind, Thomas said. "For instance, the work I do to submit the reports would be in kind. The court voted unaimously to authorized Thomas to do the paperwork and for Judge Stephens to sign documents necessary to receive the reimbursements if the funds become available. Court approves minute of February 10, 2015, regular meeting The court approved the minutes of the February 10, 2015 regular meeting, on a motion by Magistrate Daryl Flatt (2), with a second by Greg Caldwell (6). End of Report for regular meeting, Tuesday, 10 Mar 2015 Regular monthly Adair County Fiscal Court meetings are held at 6pmCT, each second Tuesday, in the basement of the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY. The meetings are open to the public. A LIST OF YOUR ADAIR COUNTY OFFICIALS Adair County Judge Executive Mike Stephens 421 Public Square, Suite 1, Columbia, KY 42728 Phone 270-384-4703; Fax 270-384-9754 OTHER ELECTED ADAIR COUNTY OFFICIALS
The ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT
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