Fiscal Court Recap: Sheriff To Purchase New Vehicle, County Road Paver To Be Repaired

February 13, 2023

Magistrates, County Attorney Adam Turner, JE Scott Lindsey, and County Clerk Kevin Alexander from today's fiscal court meeting.

Madison Doyle, story and photo:
Edmonson County Fiscal Court met today, February 13, 2023. The meeting was called to order by Judge/Executive Scott Lindsey by leading the court in the pledge of allegiance. Following this, many county department heads gave updated reports since the last fiscal court meeting three weeks ago.

After this, the court moved into business. On January 9, 2023, the court voted to open bids for a new sheriff's vehicle up to the amount of $40,000. Today, they accepted a bid in the amount of $37,000 for a 2022 Dodge Durango police pursuit vehicle.

Interim County Road Supervisor Joe Joe Montgomery informed the court that the county road paver is damaged, and either needs to be repaired or replaced. It was his recommendation that they pay to repair the paver rather than buy a new one. After some discussion, all of the magistrates were in agreement and voted to have the paver repaired.

Lisa Whobrey, with Edmonson County Schools Community Ed, spoke to the court about the purpose of the Family Resource-Youth Services Center. Earlier in the week, a declaration was signed proclaiming FRYSC Week in Edmonson County.

There were no further major discussions; however, magistrates then voted to:

• Approve County Clerk’s January MVAV Collection Report, pending final audit.
• Approve County Clerk’s January Deed Transfer Tax Report, pending final audit.
• Approve County Clerk’s January Excess Fees Report, pending final audit.
• Approve County Clerk’s January Delinquent Tax Collection Report, pending final audit.
• Acknowledge County Clerk’s January Clerk Storage Fee Report, pending final audit.
• Approve Resolution 23-02, Brooks Road Agreement.
• Approve 2022 EMA Program Funds (EMPG 2022 Cycle) Contract.
• Approve to appoint Thomas Bolton to Extension District Board for a 3 year term, effective January 2023.
• Approve to appoint Ian Stewart to Extension District Board for a 3 year term, effective January 2023.
• Approve Extension Service Agreement.
• Acknowledge Dog Control’s January CAD Incident Report.
• Approve Resolution EC23-03, Bald Knob Road Project.
• Approve Resolution EC23-01, Jailer Duties and Salary.
• Approve for Room Tax Fund to pay back General Fund $50.
• Approve February Cash Transfers.
• Approve pay rate increase for Chester Ester from $10.50 to $12.00, effective 2/13/23.
• Approve pay rate increase for Ken Smith from $10.50 to $12.00, effective 2/13/23.
• Approve Sheriff’s Office Lang Service Contract.
• Approve Square 9 Annual Support Agreement (Judge Executive’s Office).
• Acknowledge Family Resource and Youth Services Coordinators Appreciation Week Proclamation.
• Approve Treasurer’s January Monthly Settlement Report.
• Approve Resolution EC23-04, Memorandum of Agreement with BRADD.
• Acknowledge Board Appointments; Transportation: Mark Meeks & Mickey Johnson; Tourism: TJ Massey (non-voting) & Gary Bagshaw (non-voting); Safety Committee: Anthony Hennion, Terry Massey, Todd Vincent, James E. Vincent, Road Supervisor, Robin Rigdon & Tammi Willhite; Recreation: James C. Vincent; Building: All Magistrates; Finance: All Magistrates.

The court  went into closed session after normal business for a personnel matter.