Fiscal Court Recap: FEMA Project, TextMyGov Discussed

Madison Doyle, story:
Edmonson County Fiscal Court met today, April 8, 2024. Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey called the meeting to order and then led the court in the pledge of allegiance per usual. Multiple county department heads gave their standard updated reports since the last meeting.

County Clerk Kevin Alexander stated that an announcement on voting times will be coming soon.

Moving into new business, the second reading for the financing of the Sunfish Roundhill Road Project was voted on and approved. Judge Lindsey stated that on April 25, 2024, he will be attending a hearing to make sure "all of our ducks in a row" and that all information is correct, and then the court can began with the bidding process for this project. You can read more about that here.

At the last fiscal court meeting, it was voted on that the county gets a new countywide alert system, TextMyGov, rather than the current system, Code Red. Today, magistrates approved to finalize the deal with TextMyGov, and Judge Lindsey is now able to sign the contract to allow Edmonson County to be part of this program.

Today's meeting was only 35 minutes long, and there were no other major discussions.

The court also voted to:

• Acknowledge Arbor Day Proclamation.
  
• Approve Coroner Bond #212 22 75, effective 4/1/2024.
  
• Approve to Purchase 2024 5500 Crew Cab VIN #3C7WRNFL9RG111463 for $88,865.00.
  
• Acknowledge Dog Control March CAD Report.
  
• Acknowledge March BGWC Shelter Directors Report.
  
• Approve Sheriff’s March Monthly Fee Account Report, pending final audit.
  
• Approve Sheriff’s March Fire Protection Tax Report, pending final audit.
  
• Approve Sheriff’s March Property Tax Report, pending final audit.
  
• Approve Sheriff’s March Franchise Tax Report, pending final audit.
• Approve to advertise for Road Department Seasonal Mowers.
  
• Set pay rate for Seasonal Mowers.
  
• Approve County Cooperative Extension Service 2025 Budget.
  
• Approve Leitchfield Exterminating Service Agreement for Health Dept.
  
• Approve Treasurer's March Monthly Settlement Report.
  
• Approve Judge's Quarterly Financial Statement Report.
  
• Approve to hire Donna Goins at $15.00 per hour for part time/temporary status as Parks Mower.
  
• Approve Danny Goins pay increase from $11.13 per hour to $15.00 per hour.​
• Approve Election Equipment Memorandum of Agreement.
  

The next fiscal court meeting is scheduled for April 22, 2024 at 4 pm.