Matthew Dunaway

Key discussions included a citizen's request for video recording of Fiscal Court meetings and improving visibility of street addresses for first responders. The Court accepted reports from EMA/911 and the Treasurer's Financial department. Actions taken included approving Ordinance #239 to adjust the Owen County Jailer's compensation for 2026 retroactively to January 1st, 2026, approving incentive pay for several members for completed 2026 training hours, approving a one-time payment to NKADD's Senior Commodities, and approving payment for the installation of a new hydronic heater in the Courthouse restroom. Additionally, the Court approved several Human Resource Actions, including separations, a resignation, and a new hire, along with approving transfers and paying outstanding claims.

Key discussions during the meeting included concerns raised regarding the contract between the Owen County Volunteer Fire Department and the Corinth Fire Department, and a separate address by a party concerning EMS matters. The Court accepted the Sheriff's Financial report. Action was taken to Un-Table and Approve the New 2026 Holiday Schedule for the Owen County Transfer Station. The Court accepted term documents for previous appointments to the Carroll County Water District and approved Resolution 2026-0127-001 related to filing an application with the Department of Transportation. Human resource actions approved included the new hire of Timmy Hudnall Sr. for part-time road operator 1, and approval of various Transfers and Claims as presented.

The Court addressed several administrative and personnel matters. Key discussions included amending Administrative Code 3.07 regarding hiring family members within the same county department and tabling the Transfer Station's 2026 Holiday Schedule. The Court approved several department reports (Sheriff's, EMA/911, Jailer, Tourism, Facility, Road & Solid Waste, Audit & Budget, Fire Station Financial, and Financial Statement). Appointments were approved for the Board of Carroll County Water District, and Charles Riddle was appointed as Deputy Owen County Coroner. The Court accepted the Sheriff's 4th Quarterly Report and approved Amended Standing Orders for Broadlinc, Carrollton Utilities, and Magnolia Bank. Personnel actions involved approving sick time reporting for Laura Gambrell, approving the Amended 2026 Holiday Schedule, appointing Matthew Cole Jr. as Owen County Treasurer, and approving various HR actions including new hires, reclassification, and signature authority changes at German American Bank.

The key actions taken during the meeting included the approval of the agenda and the acceptance of reports from the Owen County Sheriff and Owen County Jailer. The Court approved the Owen County Sheriff's Budget for 2026 and the Sheriff's Annual Order for 2026. Furthermore, the Court approved the second reading of Budget Amendment Ordinance #253 concerning the Tourism Fee Contribution for fiscal year 2025-2026. The resignation letter of Treasurer Kim Duvall was accepted. Other approvals included the contract renewal for cleaning services at the AOC building, the Statewide Emergency Mutual Aid and Assistance Agreement, a status change for Laura Gambrell to Owen County Clerk, the 2026 Holiday Schedule, a new hire (Dustin Thompson), personnel transfers, and the claims as presented. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion.

The Owen County Fiscal Court meeting included discussions and approvals for several key items, including the EMA Report, the Treasurer Financial Report, the Owen County Clerk's Office 2026 Budget and Annual Order. Approvals were also granted for Todd Woodyard's and Hershel Harris' completion of their 40-hour training for 2025. Additionally, the court approved Resolution 12092025-001 authorizing Elaina Cornett as Applicant Agent for FEMA, the SFY26 SAR Rescue Aid Fund, HR Actions 26010 HRA, transfers, and claims. The next meeting date was moved to December 22nd, 2025.