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The Henry County Fiscal Court met in a regular session on November 20, 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 Brent called the meeting to order and noted everyone was present.

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 October 16, 2007 meeting.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: OLD BUSINESS

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

RE: NEW BUSINESS

RE: ROADS

1. Supervisor Update

Henry County Road Supervisor Glenn Baxter noted the County has received the discretionary money. Ohio Valley has completed their paving and Mago will finish theirs in the spring.

Esq. Brown complimented the job done on Lake Road.

2. Road Committee Report & Recommendations

Glenn reviewed the requirements the committee recommended for public access (old county roads) to be taken back into the County Road System. They recommend the following:

1. Must not meet any requirement to be a subdivision by planning and zoning ordinance.

2. Must be at least 12 feet wide.

3. Must have all culverts installed.

4. Must be ditched where needed, approved by the County Road Supervisor.

5. Must have at least 6” of base (can be old road bed) and 4” of dense grade gravel.

6. Must have proof that it was an old county road at one time.

7. Said road shall be subject to a compaction test by the Henry County Road Department.

Upon motion by Esq. Hawkins and seconded by Esq. Beasley, it is ordered by the Court to adopt the recommended policy requirements for public access roads to be taken back into the County Road System with all roads subject to Court approval.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: EMS/PARAMEDICS UPDATE

1. Supervisor Update

Henry County EMS Director Scott McClamroch informed the Court that full-time EMT Alexia Woods has resigned as a full-time EMT but will stay on as a part-time EMT effective November 29, 2007. Scott recognized Alexia as a dedicated EMT who has been with the County for several years. Scott wished her well on her new position with a private service.

2. Approval of Part-Time EMT

Scott asked the Court to approve Krystal Lee Woods as a part-time EMT.

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Gunnell, it is ordered by the Court to hire Krystal Lee Woods as a part-time EMT.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: 911 REQUESTS

1. New Castle Fire Department Radio Request

The 911 committee reviewed the radio request from the New Castle Fire Department. Since the Court purchased pagers in May for the Fire Department they suggested the request be tabled until the January meeting. The committee approved the purchase of batteries for the New Castle Fire Department in the amount of $474.00.

2. Repeater Request-DES Administrator Bruce Owens to Present

Bruce discussed the need for a repeater during a county wide emergency and all emergency services are trying to use their radios. He met with EMS Director Scott McClamroch, KY River Fire Chief Billy Rearden, and Joe Martin with J&N Electronics to discuss the issue. Bruce noted the repeater would be installed on the water tower located on Port Royal Road. This location will help cover the entire County.

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Fisher, it is ordered by the Court to proceed with the process to install the repeater.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: OLDHAM COUNTY AIRPORT DISCUSSION & RESOLUTION

Judge Brent informed the Court that he had attended the Oldham County Fiscal Court Meeting with Esq. Gunnell and Esq. Coombs. He noted five out of the seventeen sites in consideration were located in Henry County. The selection has now been narrowed down to three sites with one being located in Henry County. Esq. Gunnell stressed his concerns with the noise impact on the community and the financial and environmental cost to the County. Esq. Coombs was in agreement noting he had researched airports of the same size and they were a financial burden on the Counties. Judge Brent told those citizens in attendance that he was going to read a Resolution asking that the locations in Henry County be removed from the selection process and then he would give them an opportunity to speak. All comments heard from the public were against the Airport being located in Henry County.

Upon motion by Esq. Gunnell and seconded by Esq. Coombs, it is ordered by the Court to pass a Resolution that respectfully ask the Oldham County Fiscal Court and the Oldham County Airport Board to remove those locations in Henry County from their selection process. Copies of the Resolution are to be sent to the Oldham County Fiscal Court, Oldham County Airport Board, and to our representatives.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE RATE FOR 2008 AGENT SCOTT BROWN TO PRESENT

Insurance Agent Scott Brown informed the Court that he received the renewal rates from United Healthcare. He was pleased to bring the good news that the 2008 rate is an increase of only seven cents for the single coverage. He noted he received higher bids from Humana and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield. Scott informed the Court his agency is now an authorized agent of KACO.

Upon motion by Esq. Coombs and seconded by Esq. Beasley, it is ordered by the Court to accept the 2008 rate bid from United Healthcare. The cost to the County is $371.35 per employee with the employee to contribute the difference.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: REAPPOINTMENT OF ETHICS COMMISSION MEMBERS-NANCYE CHILTON, RHONDA DEES & SHARON STANLEY

Upon motion by Esq. Beasley and seconded by Esq. Fisher, it is ordered by the Court to approve the reappointment of Nancye Chilton, Rhonda Dees and Sharon Stanley to the Ethics Commission for a four (4) year term.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: ATV FOR EMERGENCY RESPONSE-COUNTY CORONER JIMMY POLLARD TO PRESENT

Henry County Coroner Jimmy Pollard expressed the need for an ATV for emergency response.

He noted several examples where he had to borrow an ATV to get to remote areas and he felt the County would benefit by having their own. He stressed the ATV would not only be used by the Coroner but for all Emergency Services. Henry County EMS Director Scott McClamroch supported Jimmy’s request and he stated all personnel would be trained and certified before using the ATV. Scott would help write the protocols and the ATV would be located at the EMS Building. Scott noted a local volunteer EMS will donate a new trailer for transporting the ATV. Jimmy noted John Deere has the state contract for equipment and we can pay $500.00 down and get it now with the balance coming out of next year’s budget. The total cost is $7504.21. Jimmy suggested taking the $500.00 down payment out of his budget and the County paying the balance of $7004.21 out of next year’s budget. Judge Brent allowed comment from KY River Fire Chief Billy Rearden who expressed opposition. After much discussion Judge Brent called for a vote.

Upon motion by Esq. Gunnell and seconded by Esq. Hawkins, it is ordered by the Court to purchase the ATV from John Deere at a cost of $7504.21 with a $500.00 down payment coming out of the Coroner’s Budget and the balance of $7004.21 to be paid out of next year’s budget.

Yes-Gunnell, Brown, Hawkins, Brent
No- Beasley, Coombs, Fisher
Motion carried

RE: AG DISTRICT RECOMMENDATIONS

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Coombs, it is ordered by the Court to recommend to the Henry County Conservation District Board of Supervisors to establish a new Ag District #052-18 for a total of 2431 acres in the Turners Station, Lacie area.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: PARK PLAYGROUND PROPOSAL-CINDY NORTON OF FRIENDS FOR MICHAEL TO PRESENT

Cindy Norton of Friends for Michael came before the Court to discuss building a fully handicap accessible playground at the new park site. This facility will be accessible for all ages and will provide recreation and entertainment for the disabled and able bodied population. Cindy is applying for Grants and asking for funding and help from businesses. She ask the Court to commit ten thousand dollars to help make this project a reality.

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Hawkins, it is ordered by the Court to approve ten thousand dollars to be put in the project to help with the playground.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: PRESENTATION OF THE 2008 SHERIFF’S BUDGET-SHERIFF DANNY CRAVENS TO PRESENT

Henry County Sheriff Danny Cravens presented his 2008 Budget to the Court. Judge Brent, Esq. Gunnell and Esq. Hawkins will serve on the Committee to review the Sheriff and Clerk’s 2008 Budgets.

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Hawkins, it is ordered by the Court to approve the first reading of the Sheriff’s 2008 Budget.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: PRESENTATION OF THE 2008 CLERK’S BUDGET-COUNTY CLERK JUANITA LASHLEY TO PRESENT

Henry County Clerk Juanita Lashley presented her 2008 Budget to the Court.

Upon motion by Esq. Hawkins and seconded by Esq. Beasley, it is ordered by the Court to approve the first reading of the County Clerk’s 2008 Budget.

Motion carried unanimously

RE: CLAIMS & TRANSFERS

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

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

Motion carried unanimously

RE: COURT COMMENTS

Judge Brent extended an invitation from the Carroll County Judge Executive to attend a public announcement regarding the JCC Campus. It will be held November 21st at 11:00 am at the entrance to Butler Park. Esq. Brown invited the Court to attend his annual Christmas Party on December 1st. He also thanked the Court for their support as he was elected to the Board at KACO. Judge Brent suggested the Court hold the December Meeting at the new Seniors Citizens Building.

RE: ADJOURN

Upon motion by Esq. Beasley and seconded by Esq. Coombs, 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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