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HENRY COUNTY FISCAL COURT MINUTES

REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 18, 2007

Notice: These are the "unofficial" minutes of the Henry County Fiscal Court Meetings. By procedure, these minutes will not be official until after the next regular council meeting is held and minutes are approved.

The Henry County Fiscal Court met in a regular session on December 18, 2007 at the Henry County Senior Citizens Center with the following in attendance:

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

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Hawkins, it is ordered by the Court to approve the minutes from the November 20, 2007 regular meeting.

Judge Brent reported he and the Committee of Esq. Gunnell and Esq. Hawkins had met with both the Sheriff and the Clerk . Both project about the same excess fees for this year at $30,000.00. Juanita expects a better year next year in anticipation of the additional $60,000.00 from state funding. She told the committee she may need to upgrade some of her computers. She also told the committee that the raises for her staff would remain the same as last year. Danny had a lengthy meeting with the committee and he agreed to cut his budget in several areas totaling around $7000.00. Danny also noted the possibility of hiring an additional deputy which was in this year’s budget, but he hadn’t hired anyone at present time. Esq. Gunnell and Esq. Hawkins noted they approve of both budgets.

Upon motion by Esq. Fisher and seconded by Esq. Hawkins, it is ordered by the Court to approve the 2nd reading of the 2008 County Clerk’s Budget.

Upon motion by Esq. Beasley and seconded by Esq. Hawkins, it is ordered by the Court to approve the 2nd reading of the 2008 Sheriff’s Budget.

Henry County Road Supervisor Glenn Baxter reported the County is prepared and ready to go if bad weather occurs. He noted he has 200 ton of salt and a surplus of cinders. The Court discussed the possibility of having difficulty in getting more cinders if needed. Glenn assured the Court that he will make some calls and have a plan to get more cinders if and when needed.

Henry County EMS Supervisor Scott McClamroch expressed his thanks to the Court and to the community for their support to the EMS Service with the passing of Paramedic Geoffrey Stock.
Scott noted it had been a difficult time but he was proud that the EMS pulled together and continued to do their job. He also thanked the surrounding Counties for providing coverage for the County. Scott expects to meet with the committee and bring back a recommendation at the January meeting for the replacement of Geoffrey Stock.

Scott noted the application for the Senate Bill 66 Funding will be due in January. He asked the Court to designate the money towards the purchase of an ambulance.

Upon motion by Esq. Gunnell and seconded by Esq. Brown, it is ordered by the Court to use the SB66 money towards the purchase of a new ambulance in FY 2008-2009 for the paid EMS.

Upon motion by Esq. Beasley and seconded by Esq. Coombs, it is ordered by the Court to purchase 2 radios for the Pleasureville EMS in the amount of $1047.00.

RE: ID BADGE MACHINE REQUEST FOR RELOCATION BILLY REARDEN/CHIEFS ASSOCIATION

Judge Brent informed the Court that Billy Rearden with the Fire Chiefs Association has expressed his concerns about the accessibility of the ID Badge Machine. The Court discussed the issue noting it is located at the 24 hour ambulance service. Scott noted the only time there could be a problem would be on a Sunday. Due to the absence of Billy Rearden the Court felt the issue should be tabled.

Upon motion by Esq. Gunnell and seconded by Esq. Fisher, it is ordered by the Court to table the ID Badge Machine issue until the next meeting.

Mary Lou Roberts came before the Court noting she would like to get water on the second floor of the Courthouse. She presented an estimate of $1250.00 from Even Flow Plumbing. The estimate is to install the piping and a new kitchen sink and faucet on the second floor. Mary Lou noted that AOC would reimburse the County for two thirds of the cost.

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Gunnell, it is ordered by the Court to approve the estimate of $1250.00 for the installation of piping and a new kitchen sink and faucet on the second floor of the Courthouse.

Judge Brent informed the Court the he and Sheriff Danny Cravens had discussed the possibility of the Sheriff’s Department doing their own payroll. Danny expressed his desire for his office to do their own payroll noting it is difficult for them to turn in last minute overtime. There was discussion from the Court and many questions raised. Esq. Gunnell noted the Court needed more time for accountability and to evaluate this possibility. Sheriff Cravens noted that he understood and that was not an unreasonable request.

Upon motion by Esq. Hawkins and seconded by Esq. Gunnell, it is ordered by the Court to table the decision until next month’s meeting giving the Court time to hold a Special Meeting on Wednesday, January 9, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at the Judge Executive’s office to discuss the issue.

Judge Brent gave a brief history of the problems with the railroad blocking Boyer Lane. He noted that he along with Carl Rucker, David Brown, Rick Rand, and the state had been meeting with CSX for the last 5 years. Recently CSX presented the County with a contract that would give us $20,000.00 and 8 feet of their right-a-way in return for the County building an out road and permanently closing the crossing. The committee has talked with the neighboring landowner who they believe is willing to give an additional 10 feet. Her only request is that the County put up a new fence. Judge Brent noted there is a water line that will have to be moved. The cost to move the line is less than $2000.00. Judge Brent noted other costs to the County would be for the survey and an engineer . Judge Brent gave an estimate cost of approximately $26,000.00 for the County to contribute to this project. He noted he felt the County could find the money in this year’s budget. Esq. Brown and Judge Brent expressed their concerns about this serious problem.

Upon motion by Esq. Hawkins and seconded by Esq. Coombs, it is ordered by the Court to fund the project according to the estimate.

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Gunnell, it is ordered by the Court to move into Executive Session.

Upon motion by Esq. Brown and seconded by Esq. Fisher, it is ordered by the Court to move out of Executive Session.

Upon motion by Esq. Beasley and seconded by Esq. Coombs, it is ordered by the Court to move back into Regular Session.

Upon motion by Esq. Hawkins and seconded by Esq. Fisher, it is ordered by the Court to allow the park committee (which consists of Esq. Brown, Esq. Hawkins and Judge Brent) to work with the sale of property at the park which would be used for a government entity purpose.

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

FROM: 01-9200-999 (Reserve for Transfers)
TO: 01-5020-103 (Coroner/Deputy Salary)	$3554.00
TO: 01-5020-210 (Coroner/Expense Account)	$1000.00
FROM: 01-5217-315 (Recycling)
TO: 01-9300-999 (Transfer to Other Funds)	$2800.00
FROM: 01-9300-999 (Transfer to Other Funds)
TO: 13-5212-366 (Litter Clean Up)	$2800.00
FROM: 13-9200-999 (Reserve for Transfers)
TO: 13-9400-201 (Social Security)	$200.00

Esq. Gunnell asked Eminence Mayor Jim Pettit to discuss the Cost Recovery Program with the Court. Mayor Petitt noted that the City of Eminence has not made a decision at this time but is considering an ordinance which would allow the fire department, EMS and police to charge the insurance companies to recover the cost of making runs. He noted this fee would not apply to citizens of Henry County. Esq. Gunnell would like Jason Long with Cost Recovery to be put on the Agenda at next month’s meeting to explain the program to the Court.

Esq. Coombs reported he had attended a meeting regarding the Oldham County Airport. It was mentioned that a Resolution had been received from the Henry County Fiscal Court asking the Oldham County Fiscal Court and the Oldham County Airport Board to remove those locations in Henry County from their selection process. He noted that feasibility studies would be done before selecting a site.

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

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GENERAL FUND	$ 230,954.03
ROAD and BRIDGE FUND	$ 47,949.97
JAIL FUND	$ 43,669.53
L.G.E.A. FUND	$ 200.00
FEDERAL GRANT FUND	$ 20.00
LITTER GRANT FUND	$ 570.06
911 EMS FUND	$ 5,958.00
CDBG Grant/Sr. Project	$ 102,031.10
FAIR FUND	$ 2,015.88
TOTAL EXPENDITURES	$*433,368.57*