Wes Finley

The Fiscal Court conducted business including the re-appointment of Andy Roberts to the Woodstock Community Center Board of Directors. Key decisions involved changing an employee's status from seasonal to full-time, approving the Senior Housing Project Budget Amendment, and authorizing the purchase of new internet network components for county locations costing $19,000.00. The contract with the Code Red alert system was terminated in favor of purchasing a contract from the Rave alert system, pending review. The court authorized advertising to hire a Deputy Emergency Operations Manager. Budget approvals included the Salary and Benefits Budget for the Pulaski County Clerk's Office ($2,700,000.00 maximum) and acknowledging the receipt of the Sheriff's Budget ($4,648,250.00). Salary maximums for the Sheriff's office were approved, and authorization was given for the Sheriff to apply for state advancement funds. Personnel actions included hiring Mason Quick as a part-time mechanic. Approvals were made to allow Pro-Air Midwest to service air units for $11,760.00 and to purchase two digital radio repeaters for $11,000.00. Equipment actions included authorizing the surplus of Hazmat Trucks 17, 22, and 3, with profits re-allocated for replacements. The Road Department received approval for purchasing a smooth ditching bucket and 3,000 tons of rock, and to advertise for bids for a used bucket truck. The Road List and the January Bill List were approved. Recognition was given to Glenn Wiles for 28 years of service.

The meeting commenced with a special introduction of Court of Appeals Judge Kate Burton, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included the library setting its tax rates for the upcoming year, which were set at the compensating rate of 6.7 for real property. The Road Department provided an update on road work requests, including the approval of 400 tons of blacktop and setting speed limits on Goldenberg Oh, Dry Brand, Paradise, and Hale Nice Roads. A significant portion of the discussion involved clarifying county policy regarding water issues on private property, emphasizing that county equipment cannot be used unless county roads are damaged. The Sheriff's Office presented a financial report detailing collections and commissions, and a proposal was discussed and approved for hiring retired certified deputies under contract to address staffing shortages, projecting annual savings for the county. The Solid Waste department requested mowing of a property, and a part-time position was moved to full-time status for Samantha Byrd. The Dealer presented a policy manual for review. Finally, the Treasurer presented the fourth quarterly financial report for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 for the General Fund, Road Fund, Jail Fund, LGEA Fund, Grant Fund, Fire Fund, Industrial Development Fund, and Nine One One Fund.

The meeting commenced with the pledge of allegiance and call to order. Key new business included a presentation by a representative from the Kentucky Department of Transportation regarding infrastructure, economic development, and bridge needs, specifically addressing weight restrictions on county bridges that impact school bus routes. The court discussed the Flexible Road Program and the Road and Street (RS) program funding allotments. A significant portion of the meeting involved addressing county road policy, specifically concerning conforming versus non-conforming roads as dictated by administrative code section 9.3, and establishing road committees to review specific roads in various districts (First, Second, Fourth, and Fifth Districts) for compliance or maintenance issues. Reappointments were made for the payroll coordinator position and two local boards: the Pulaski County Cemetery Board and the Woodstock Community Park Board. The court also voted to cancel the previously scheduled February 12th meeting.

The meeting began with recognizing a special guest and the Pledge of Allegiance. Key discussions included amending the previous meeting's minutes regarding trick-or-treat hours and approving resolutions and a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) for discretionary funding for Puncheon Creeks Roads and Patterson Branch Roads. The Court addressed property and casualty insurance, ultimately approving the standard limits and deductibles proposal from Keiko over Reid Brothers Insurance. Approval was granted to retain Bill Niekirk as the insurance agent. A resolution was approved to submit a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application, making Pulaski County the applicant for the Lake Cumberland Area Development District's Malta Unit Senior Housing Project, which involves renovating two apartment complexes for senior/disabled affordable housing. A Temporary Relocation Policy specific to this project was also approved. Department reports covered road work requests, including approving material purchases (rock and coke mix) and setting speed limits on Strawberry Road (25 mph), Ping Hollow Road (15 mph), and Jesse Sears Road (20 mph). Approval was given to hire a part-time employee, and the treasurer's report involved accepting a B-list. Furthermore, a motion was passed to establish an Emergency Disaster Fund for the Fire Commission, with an initial transfer of $70,000 from the fire fund. Discussions also covered setting aside $160,000 for an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) project, which requires future budget transfers.

Key discussions and actions included the appointment of Neil Shoemaker to the SPEDA board. The Court approved the purchase of a handheld sonar device for $13,080.00, to be reimbursed by grant funds. Financial actions involved approving the December Treasurer's Settlement and Bank Reconciliations, as well as approving a fund transfer of $1.5 million from the general fund to the road fund for paving. Furthermore, the Court authorized opening a bank account for the Senior Housing Grant Funds. Updates were provided by the Pulaski Co. Solid Waste regarding the Liter Abatement Program results and recycling totals. The Pulaski Co. Coroner indicated intent to hire part-time administrative staff and reported one fatality related to recent weather. The EOM Director provided an update on power restoration status following winter storm Fern.