Paul Finley

The primary discussions focused on personnel actions related to the Jail, as recommended by the Christian County Jailer. Key decisions included the retroactive hiring of Noah Rollock as a full-time Deputy Jailer with a specified salary, effective January 1, 2026. Additionally, two employees, Danielle Smith and Whitney Brooks, were ordered removed from their probation periods, effective January 16, 2026. The session concluded with an adjournment order.

The Fiscal Court conducted a special called meeting where they approved expenditures for multiple funds through December 9, 2025, specifically covering the General Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, County Jail Fund, L.G.E.A. Fund, E911 Fund, Health Insurance Fund, and Clerk Storage Fee Fund. The approval for the County Jail Fund expenditure included authorized regular time and overtime for November 2025, detailing employee hours and corresponding payments.

The meeting included discussions and approvals related to overtime payments for employees Donald Muldrow and Franklin Blick for August and September 2025, respectively. Expenditures were approved for various funds including the I.G.E.A. Fund, E911 Fund, Health Insurance Fund, and Clerk Storage Fee Fund through September 23rd, 2025.

The Fiscal Court meeting addressed several key areas including approving expenditures for various funds such as the General Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, County Jail Fund, L.G.E.A. Fund, E911 Fee Fund, and Health Insurance Fund. The court also reviewed and approved budget transfers and finance reports. Additionally, the court accepted the Christian County Jail Quarterly Report. New business included appointments and reappointments to the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport Board, adopting a resolution for a CDBG grant application for COVID-19 utility assistance, and adopting the Christian County Jail Policy & Procedure Manuals and Inmate Rules Regulations. Training incentives were approved for multiple Esquires.

The Fiscal Court meeting addressed various financial and administrative matters. Key actions included approving expenditures for multiple funds, such as the General Fund, Road and Bridge Fund, County Jail Fund, L.G.E.A. Fund, E911 Fee Fund, and Health Insurance Fund. The court also approved cash and budget transfers, and finance reports. Additionally, the court discussed and ultimately adopted Resolution #2022-18 regarding the issuance of industrial revenue bonds to Dogwood Corners LLC for a solar electrical generating and storage facility. Appointments were made to the Board of Appeals, and bids for various products and services for the Christian County Road Department were accepted. The court approved a CDBG utility assistance draw request, a Delta Regional Authority application for Casey Jones Distillery, and service contracts for animal shelter services with Trigg County and Todd County. Surplus property was declared in the Sheriff's Department, and personnel matters in the Jail were addressed.