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The Henry County Fiscal Court met in a regular session on January 16, 2007 at the Courthouse in New Castle, Kentucky with the following in attendance:

Honorable John L. Brent, Judge Executive
Honorable Peggy V. Bryant, Deputy Judge Executive
Honorable Virginia Harrod, County Attorney
Esquire Jerry Beasley
Esquire David Brown
Esquire Guy Coombs
Esquire Mike Fisher
Esquire Wayne Gunnell
Esquire Nick Hawkins

RE: PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

Judge Executive John L. Brent led the Court in the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

RE: PRAYER & PREPARATION

Silent prayer was observed in preparation for the meeting.

RE: CALL TO ORDER

Judge Executive John L. Brent called the meeting to order and welcomed Esq. Coombs and Esq. Hawkins as they begin their first term on the Court.

RE: APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Beasley, it is ordered by the Court to approve the Minutes from the December 19, 2006 meeting.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: OLD BUSINESS

There being no Old Business, the meeting proceeded with New Business.

RE: NEW BUSINESS

RE: ROAD UPDATE

Judge Brent informed the Court that the total cost of replacing Hance’s Bridge was $110,260.00. He noted the County had received $52,722.00 from the State in Emergency Road Aid for this project.

RE: EMS

Approval of ALS Coordinator

The approval of the ALS Coordinator will be on next month’s agenda due to the EMS Advisory Committee not having the opportunity to meet with Medical Director, Dr. Rochet.

Extended Warranty Request for Chase Car

Upon motion by Esq. Gunnell and seconded by Esq. Hawkins, it is ordered by the Court to purchase the extended warranty from Browning Pontiac for the chase car. The length of warranty is 5 years or 100,000 miles (whichever comes first) at a cost of $1,395.00.

Motion carried unanimously

Bid Opening on AED Monitors

Scott McClamroch, EMS Director, opened the following bids for the AED Monitors:

East Coast Medical Equipment $36,780.00
Dixie Medical, Inc. $25,285.00

After reviewing the bids Scott recommended Dixie Medical, Inc.

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Coombs, it is ordered by the Court to accept the bid of $25,285.00 from Dixie Medical, Inc. for the AED Monitors.

Motion carried unanimously

Scott gave an update from the EMS Advisory Committee. He noted the State has the protocols for approval and then they will get the licenses approved. The Committee feels the ALS Staff will be in place by the end of February and the service is on track to start on April 1.

911-Communication Requests for Paramedics Program

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Hawkins, it is ordered by the Court to purchase with 911 funds radio equipment for the Henry County EMS in the amount of $4,520.98.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: 52 ACRES SERVICES/ RECREATIONAL PARK

Update to Court

Judge Brent noted the State and KIPDA are doing an environmental assessment for the Senior Citizens Project. He said it would be 6 weeks to 2 months before we know if we can move the building to the new site and re-bid the seniors project.

Judge Brent went before the New Castle City Council to discuss the City running sewers out to the new site. The City had received an estimated cost of $400,000.00 to extend the sewers to this area. The cost to the City could be cut in about half if the City received Grant money from Rural Development. Judge Brent noted he would prefer sewers to the new property if possible.

Establish Committee

Esq. Hawkins and Esq. Brown volunteered to serve on the Site Plan Committee with Judge Brent.

Site Plan

Upon motion by Esq. Gunnell and seconded by Esq. Fisher, it is ordered by the Court to allow the Site Plan Committee to hire an architect and move forward with the plan.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: PAVILION CONCESSION STAND& RESTROOMS PHASE II

Fill Vacancy on Committee

Esq. Coombs volunteered to serve with Esq. Beasley and Judge Brent on the Pavilion Committee.

Report on Status of Project

Judge Brent gave a status report on the project. He noted various county agencies had raised $44,000.00 in donations. Phase I of the building has cost $165,000.00. This money has been paid from Phase I Tobacco Grant Money, insurance from the destroyed structure, and in-kind labor. He noted he has $100,000.00 committed for Phase II of the Project, which includes restrooms and a concession stand.

Request to allow the committee to move forward with Phase II

Upon motion by Esq. Hawkins and seconded by Esq. Beasley, it is ordered by the Court to allow the Committee to move forward with Phase II, to subcontract the project, to earmark 2007-2008 ADF funds for Phase II and to put $10,000.00 in reserve to be used only if needed.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: RE-APPOINTMENT OF COUNTY TREASURER

Upon motion by Esq. Gunnell and seconded by Esq. Brown, it is ordered by the Court to approve the reappointment of Mary A. Scriber as County Treasurer for a term of four (4) years.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: PRESENTATION TO THE COURT-FIRE CHIEF’S ASSOCIATION

Gene Raake, with the Fire Chief’s Association came before the Court to discuss the KRS which allows fire departments to charge for runs and also membership fees. Gene noted the cost involved with running a fire department and the membership fee of $35.00 per deed and $100.00 per commercial property is not sufficient. After much discussion a committee of Esq. Beasley, Esq. Coombs and Esq. Hawkins will meet with the Fire Chiefs and each department is to present their end of the year report showing the amount of revenues collected and the line item expenditures.

RE: PRESENTATION TO THE COURT-JIM PETTIT, MAYOR OF EMINENCE

Judge Brent welcomed newly elected Eminence Mayor, Jim Pettit. Mayor Pettit introduced himself and Eminence Councilman Shawn Bright. Mayor Petitt thanked the Court for allowing him time to speak. He stressed the City of Eminence has a new mayor and a new Council and they look forward to a good working relationship with the County.

RE: BUDGET AMENDMENTS

Judge Brent went over several items, which needed amending in the budget, most were due to grants or newly implemented programs like Paramedics that came about post budget. Of special note was the change in the road materials budget, which was in part because of the delay of completion on Hance’s Bridge. This project was factored in the 2005-2006 budget, not the 2006-2007 budget.

Upon motion by Esq. Beasley and seconded by Esq. Fisher, it is ordered by the Court to approve the 1st reading of a proposed ordinance amending the Henry County Budget for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, to include unanticipated receipts and expenditures from the following accounts:

Motion carried unanimously

RE: CLAIMS & TRANSFERS

Upon motion by Esq. Gunnell and seconded by Esq. Beasley, it is ordered by the Court to approve the following claims and transfers:

TRANSFERS:

Motion carried unanimously

RE: COURT COMMENTS

Esq. Beasley informed the Court that Sam Adams has agreed to serve out the position of Josh Clubb as Planning Commissioner for District #6.

Upon motion by Esq. Beasley and seconded by Esq. Hawkins, it is ordered by the Court to appoint Sam Adams from District #6 to serve as Planning Commissioner.

Motion carried unanimously

Esq. Gunnell recently attended a newly elected officials meeting where he received information on the powers of fiscal court. He passed this out to the Court noting it will be most helpful to the new members. He also noted he has been asked to serve on a drug committee to fight the war on drugs. This committee will work to rid illegal drugs and drug abuse through education and communities working together.

RE: ADJOURNMENT

Upon motion by Esq. Beasley and seconded by Esq. Brown, it is ordered by the Court to adjourn and each Magistrate, the Judge Executive and County Attorney shall receive a typed copy of these minutes prior to the next regularly scheduled meeting.

Motion carried unanimously

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED:

PEGGY V. BRYANT
FISCAL COURT CLERK

JOHN L. BRENT
JUDGE EXECUTIVE

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