Brett Price

The primary discussion item for this emergency called meeting concerned the procurement of road treatment materials. The Court approved the purchase of 200 tons of road salt at a unit cost of $302.00 per ton.

Key discussions during the session included the approval of the agenda, the presentation and review of the Treasurer's Report for December 2025 and the second quarter of 2025-2026 (with final determination deferred), and the approval of a resolution appointing Marianne Roseberry as FEMA Applicant Agent. The court addressed appointments and reappointments to the Recreation Commission and the Health Board, as well as the appointment of Magistrate Plummer to the Northern Kentucky Community Action Commission Board. Additionally, the court approved Option #2 of the Debra Kuempel 2-year Maintenance Agreement for the County Courthouse, reviewed and approved budget account transfers, and approved the payment of claims. Closing remarks indicated the need to work on changes to Ordinance #341.0, and inquiries were made regarding the Nuisance Ordinance, a turnaround on Ethel Drive, road salt levels, and shouldering.

Key discussions during the session included the approval of the agenda and the review of the Treasurer's report for January 2026, which is subject to final determination at the next meeting. An update on tourism marketing was provided, noting popular social media attractions and mentioning the consideration of a strategic marketing plan. The court approved training incentive pay for several elected officials and approved a 2.7 per cent Cost of Living Adjustment (CPI) increase for County Magistrates, County Attorney, Jailer, and Coroner. Donations were approved for the Pendleton County Youth Fair ($5,000) and Project Grad ($400). The court also reviewed and approved budget account transfers and the payment of claims. In closing remarks, topics discussed included checking on a water station in Butler, the gas tax for trucks, road salt levels, water runoff on Wolfe Road, maintenance on a Freightliner, and the need to research building a multipurpose/senior center.

The meeting addressed several key items, including a flood mitigation project presented by Representative Hart, for which the county was asked to contribute funding. The second reading of the Ordinance/Amendments of the Administrative Code was conducted and approved. The Industrial Authority's request for funding for the KDPI Program was also approved. Budget account transfers and the payment of claims were reviewed and approved. Additionally, there was a closed session to discuss potential personnel matters related to Road Department applications/appointments, after which an appointment to the Road Department was approved.

The meeting addressed several financial and infrastructural issues, including the presentation and approval of the County Clerk's 2026 Budget, an annual order setting the County Clerk's maximum amount for deputies and assistants, and a Sheriff's Budget Amendment. A resolution for flood mitigation and funding for a flood mitigation study were approved. A resolution prohibiting the use of medical marijuana for county employees was also approved. Funding was approved for the Monroe Waterline Project. Appointments were made to the District Extension Board, and training incentive pay was approved for the County Treasurer. Budget account transfers were reviewed and approved, and claims were presented and reviewed for payment. Concerns were raised about repairing the holes in the courthouse parking lot, an update on the Fire Department, a tree on Hog Ridge Road, spots on Straight Shoot, the dollar amount spent on the Firehouse, and term limits on the water boards.