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Adair Fiscal Court regular meeting report, June 12, 2012 In last night's Adair Fiscal Court meeting
By Ed Waggener The Budget: County General Fund hit hardest by Jail deficits, GRAS deficits; to lesser extent, 911; but it's balanced, and there are bright spots in many areas. Judge Ann Melton reviewed the proposed $5,391,840.37 budget for 2012-2013, which will be balanced after overcoming major deficits in three areas, the jail, 911, and the dog pound. The budget is up $231,222.22 over the 2011-2012 budget, which was the first over $5 million in county history. As required by state law, it is a balanced budget. The budget's first reading was approved 7-0 on a motion by Magistrate Billy Dean Coffey (5), with a second by Billy Rowe (7), with all remaining magistrates, Harold Burton (1), Daryl Flatt (2), Sammy Baker (3), Perry Reeder (4), and Joe Rogers (6) affirming the action. The budget is up $231,222.22 over the 2011-2012 budget, which was the first over $5 million in county history. As required by state law, it is a balanced budget.
Elsewhere, the budget has some bright spots. With gas tax revenues up, the Road Fund is expected to do well this year to fair much better, by about $220,000, due to increased Kentucky Transportation Cabinet funding. The road department will no longer have lease payments on a trackhoe. The Adair Annex has been paid off, saving over $50,000 per year, and many other savings, of a lesser amount, are being realized. The court is being called into Special Session on Thursday, June 14, 2012, at 8:30amCT, in the Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY, with only one item on the agenda, to give final approval to a budget. A complete copy of the proposed budget is available at the the office of the Adair County Judge Executive, Suite 1, in the Annex. Barry Stotts appointed to replace Danny Downey on water board Judge Ann Melton recommended Barry Stotts be appointed to a four year term on the Columbia/Adair County Utilities District (CAUD) Board, to replace Danny Downey, whose term is expiring. Downey is currently the chairman of the District Board. The recommendation was approved 4-3, on a motion by Perry Reeder (4), with a second by Joe Rogers (6), who were joined by Magistrates Billy Dean Coffey (5), and Harold Burton (1) for the winning vote. Magistrates Sammy Baker (3), Daryl Flatt (2), and Billy Rowe (7), voted no. County treasury at $981,386.52 County Treasurer Barry Corbin reported that the reconciled balances in all county funds as of May 31, 2012, was $981,386.52. The report was unanimously approved, 7-0, as were requests for budget transfers for end of the year accounting and for advance approval of budget transfers which may be needed in the coming month. Jailer Wilson reports net billings of $59,19987 for May 2012 Adair County Jailer Rick Wilson reported total billings of $86,533.34 for May 2012, and noted that the jail's operating deficit is being increased by a number of factors. He said that more Adair Countians are being incarcerated due to the increasing number of methamphetamine abuse cases. While that is happening, Cumberland County inmates are only a fraction of what they had been being. The number of state prisoners is also down, he said. After taking off $35,758.94 for Adair County inmates, and adding in the booking fees, per diem fees which prisoners pay for the honor of incarceration, the county's net was $59,199.87. The report was unanimously approved, 7-0. The court also approved changes to the jails policies and procedures manual, in unanimous votes. Building Inspector will be given 10 days to respond The court voted last night, 7-0, to authorize the Building Inspector Committee members Daryl Flatt (2), Joe Rogers (6), and Sammy Baker (3) to send a letter to Carly Fudge, Building Inspector, notifying him to either be available for an interview or be dismissed as building inspector for the county. According to Committee Chairman Daryl Flatt, Mr. Fudge had failed to be available on three occasions when offered the chance to explain charges for building inspections. The committee was authorized to let the State temporarily take over inspections. Magistrate Sammy Baker said that the county should investigate the possibility of having a county employee do the inspections, with the revenues coming to the county. The vote was 7-0 to authorize the letter. Nuisance complainants asked to file grievances formally Edgar Hancock appears before court with unnecessary noise complaint Citizen Edgar Hancock was instructed to file a formal complaint with the Nuisance Committee after appearing before the Court on a matter related to what he says is unneccessary noise in his neighborhood. Hancock said that he had to go to California to find work, but chose to retire to Columbia, and needs relief from unnecessary noise caused by large trucks and a school bus driven by neighbors. Judge Melton and County Attorney Jennifer Hutchison told Mr. Hancock that the county now has a Nuisance Ordinance with procedures to resolve complaints. He was told to come to the County Judge's office, Suite 1, Adair Annex, 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY and file a formal complaint. The matter will then be resolved by the Court's Nuisance Committee. Complainants of trailer nuisance also directed to file formally Two residents of the Long Hunters area appeared before the court to complain of trailers in their neighborhood which have become nuisances, they said, and were also directed to come to the County Judge Executive's office and file formal complaints with the assistance of administrative assistant Lisa Greer. The trailers are owned by Randy Murray. Many changes made to county road system Adair County 911 Mapping and Addressing Coordinator Justin Bailey presided over the Reading of the Roads segment of the Adair Fiscal Court meeting, in which 16 changes were speedily approved by 7-0 roll call votes with all magistrates voting for the actions, which include: Second Readings
Wrecker rotation dispute Paul Reynolds came before the court to protest rotations of wrecker requests by police and 911. Reynolds alleged favoritism for Lynn's Service Center, a charge which was denied by Sheriff Harrison Moss, who is a member of the 911 oversight board. Judge Ann Melton allowed Reynolds to present his case, which he had also made to the Columbia City Council on Monday evening, June 04, 2012. Reynolds charged that after that protest, he was summarily dismissed from the rotation list for "harassing behavior" toward police officers. He showed the copy of the unsigned letter he had received from the 911 directors. Sheriff Moss said that he was uncertain why the letter was unsigned, but that he, Chief Jason Cross, and Tony Bragg, the three members of the board, had asked that it be sent. Magistrate Sammy Baker (3) was concerned that while a rotation list was to have been in effect, the majority of the wrecker calls by police went to one vendor, Lynn's Service Center. "It's suspicious," he said. Sheriff Moss countered that the reason for that was that Lynn's had a higher following, and that personal preferences. Mr. Reynolds showed book of grievances he was compiling, and indicated action would be taken if the service calls were not meted out in a fair manner. Sheriff Moss told the court that the 911 directors would be willing to meet with the court at any time and welcomed any questions on the matter. Court votes to continue buying on state contract At Judge Meltons recommendation, the county voted to use the State Contract for buying asphalt, gravel, and oil. The system has worked well so far, Judge Melton said. Seven recognized as Locks of Love donors Seven young girls were recognized for contributing to Locks of Love at last night's Adair Fiscal Court meeting. Those honored were:
Roadway cleanup over for now; going well. Will resume in fall Adair County Solid Waste Coordinator A. L. Sinclair reported that 96 miles of roadway in Adair County had been cleaned with 304 bags of trash removed for the most recent month. He said that the pickup had gone better than ever, and commended the inmates who helped, calling them the best crew he's ever had. Sinclair said that the along the county's highways is now complete, but enough money has been reserved to have another round of clean-ups in the fall. County's synthetic marijuana ordinance repealed The court unanimously voted to repeal a county ordinance outlawing synthethic marijuana because a new state law makes the ordinance unneccessary, Judge Melton said. Court tightens requirements for funding requests The court approved a proposal requiring any entity and/or entities requesting funding from the fiscal court to present a financial statement and budget before making the request. The 7-0 vote came on a motion by Daryl Flatt (2), with a second by Harold Burton (1). Magistrate Flatt has made accountability a personal cause; the reform is in large part a result of his insistence on transparency by groups seeking financial aid from the court. Routine matters passed routinely The magistrates unanimously approved the minutes of the last meeting, bills and additions, for the "blue form" for reimbursements by the state for the operation of the Adair Judicial Center, a court order for the "pass through" of $10,169.49 cents for the Ambulance service, and the road work. Court adjourned at 9:07pmCT The court adjourned after 2 hours 7 minutes in session, which included one requested break. End of Report for June 12, 2012 Meeting Regular monthly Adair County Fiscal Court meetings are held at7:00pmCT, each second Tuesday. The meetings are open to thepublic. A LIST OF YOUR ADAIR COUNTY OFFICIALS To match officials and faces, click to Inauguration 2011 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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