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Cannon's Request For Animal Shelter Funding Allocation Does Not Pass At Fiscal Court Meeting11/28/2022  Edmonson County Judge Executive Wil Cannon at today's fiscal court meeting. Darren Doyle, story and photos: Edmonson County Judge Executive Wil Cannon's request for $700,000 in ARPA funding for a new animal shelter was denied by magistrates at today's Edmonson County Fiscal Court meeting. Cannon's request today came after getting an estimate on a building and septic system that would be constructed on the county property located on Veterans Memorial HWY (259/101). He said that cost was estimated at $400,000. There would still need to be exterior fencing, parking lots, gates, equipment for the facility, and landscaping for the area, all of which would be in addition to the $400K. He also noted that all money allocated for the project would not have to be spent specifically for that project, only. Anything left over could go elsewhere but he wanted to be sure enough funds were available to complete the entire project. "I feel like I wouldn't be doing my duty if I didn't ask for this before I leave," Judge Cannon said to magistrates. There are only two fiscal court meetings left with Cannon as Judge. He asked for a motion and second for the allocation of the $700K and no motion was made. No comments were made and no discussion was had. Without a motion, the request was denied and the court moved on to the next item of business. It had been suggested earlier in the year by some magistrates to leave the remainder of the ARPA funding allocations to the next administration, since those projects would likely be taking place later. Come January, the fiscal court and county government will look quite different with only two of six magistrates returning, (District 6 James C. Vincent and District 1 Mark Meeks) with new magistrates T.J. Massey-District 2, Anthony Hennion-District 3, Mickey Johnson-District 4, and Gary Bagshaw-District 5 taking office. R. Scott Lindsey will take over as the new Judge Executive with Adam Turner serving as the new County Attorney, Todd Vincent will be the next Jailer, and James E. Vincent will be sworn in as sheriff on December 1st as a result of an early retirement from outgoing Sheriff Shane Doyle. All 8 of the new members of county government are republicans.   A.B. Webb and John Kiernan (ends) present Danny and Donna Goins with appreciation gifts for their assistance at Chalybeate Park. Edmonson County Parks and Rec Director A.B. Webb and Parks Program Director John Kiernan presented gifts of appreciation to residents Danny and Donna Goins for their assistance at Chalybeate Sports Complex over the years. The Goins' property joins Chalybeate Park and Webb said they have offered help in several ways since the park was built. "I knew I never had to worry about certain things over there because Danny and Donna were always around," Webb said. The court gave a round of applause to the Goins' at the presentation. In reports, Emergency Management Director Terry Massey said there had been 22 fire runs since the past fiscal court meeting, eight of which were grass or field fires. He said the majority of the came from people burning trash. He reminded the court that there is a fall burning season statewide ban still in effect from 6AM to 6PM within 150ft of a woods line. Sheriff Shane Doyle gave his final report by thanking the fiscal court for everything and said it had been an honor serving as Edmonson County Sheriff for the past eight years. A submitted Jailer's Report noted there are currently nine county inmates housed at the Hart County Jail. County Clerk Kevin Alexander gave a recap of the voting process in the county after the recent election. Alexander was at a conference at the last fiscal court meeting and could not give the report then. He said voting at all county locations were steady and everything ran smoothly. He also thanked the election board for their hard work and specifically thanked all the poll workers, who completed what he described as a "thankless job." He added that the county is likely to see some redistricting for some voting precincts where hopefully a select number of voters won’t have to drive so far in order to vote. Parks and Rec: Program Director John Kiernan said that youth basketball is underway, where numbers are up overall and enough for both girls' and boys' to have separate leagues except for kindergarten age group. Tourism: Tourism Director Vanessa Ulm reported that the new county welcome signs have been installed and have received positive reaction from public. They feature the new county logo that was designed by Edmonson Voice Director and Editor Darren Doyle.  New "Welcome to Edmonson County" signs, with logo designed by Darren Doyle. Ulm said that the signs had been installed in seven different locations at entrances to the county. The court also voted to:
The next Edmonson County Fiscal Court meeting is scheduled for December 12, 2022 at 9AM. 
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