Board meetings, strategic plans, and buyer signals from Shannon Coomes’s organization
Oct 8, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Daviess County Fiscal Court Fiscal Court Meeting
The court proclaimed October as Domestic Violence Awareness Month and October 15 as White Cane Awareness Day. Financial approvals included department claims and funding support for the Owensboro Area Shelter and Information Services. The court ratified grant agreements for a YMCA daycare expansion project and peer support training for the detention center. Additionally, the court approved the procurement of a new SUV for the Sheriff's Office and conducted readings for ordinances related to renewable energy storage facility regulations and zoning text amendments.
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The court addressed various administrative, financial, and operational items, including the approval of an executive order for the Parks and Recreation Working Committee and the review of the August Treasurer's Report. Several contracts and bids were awarded, including those for the construction of a public safety facility, walking floor trailers, road tractors, and fire rescue tools. Other approved items included land surveying services, a lease addendum for judicial center parking, 2027 health insurance premium rates, and security services agreements. The court adopted a bystander violence prevention strategy and conducted several personnel actions, including promotions and interim appointments, while voting on appointments to the Library Board. Additionally, the court held first readings for ordinances regarding renewable energy facility regulations, zoning text amendments, and business regulations, concluding with public comments on landfill traffic and community solar issues.
Sep 10, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Daviess County Fiscal Court Meeting Minutes
The court reviewed 2026 tax rates for the Daviess County Library and Extension District. Key actions included approving a funding agreement with the City of Owensboro for the Juvenile Drug and Mental Health Court, authorizing a contract for production services for a park Halloween event, granting a funding request to the RiverPark Center, and approving a facility use agreement for the upcoming general election. The court also accepted proposals for testing and inspection services at the detention center, declared various items as surplus inventory for transfer to the school district, approved a change order for the Yellow Creek Park restroom project, awarded a contract for shooting clay targets, and promoted a fire department employee. Public comments addressed local ordinances, construction contracting concerns, library board diversity and book selection policies, and economic development strategies.
Aug 27, 2026·BoardMeeting
Board
Daviess County Fiscal Court Meeting Minutes
The board meeting included a presentation from the Friday After 5 organization regarding their community impact. Financial reports were presented, and the court approved several items including property tax rates for 2026, budget amendments for the Public Safety Facility and bridge improvements, and the Sheriff's annual tax settlement. The court also approved a litter abatement grant, an AmeriCorps partner agency agreement for the Homeless Coalition of Ohio Valley, a proposal for federal per diem rate negotiation services for the detention center, and various procurement awards for vehicles, landfill equipment, containers, and bunker gear. Additionally, the court addressed several personnel hiring and promotion matters, heard public comments regarding local board appointments and medical marijuana dispensary availability, and announced upcoming community events.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
