Nelson County

The agenda for the meeting includes the call to order, Pledge of Allegiance, Prayer, Community Showcase, Achievements and Recognition, Public Comment, and approval of Bills and Transfers. Key discussion points cover reports from Public Works and the Engineer, a Mutual Liability and Indemnification Agreement with the Jailer, and updates from the County Attorney, including the 2nd Reading of the FY2026 Budget Amendment. Deputy Judge/EMA updates include items to declare surplus. The Judge's report will cover New Hires, the Nelson County Exposition Center, the Sheriff Audit, and various department reports. The meeting is scheduled to conclude with an Executive Session concerning the future acquisition or sale of real property.

The Nelson County Fiscal Court adopted an ordinance amending regulations to lessen hazards to persons and property caused by flooding and to promote public health, safety, and general welfare. The ordinance addresses flood hazard areas, restrictions on dangerous uses, protection against flood damage, alteration of floodplains and stream channels, control of filling and grading, and regulation of flood barriers. It also covers definitions, application, designation of a local administrator, establishment of development permits, duties and responsibilities, right of entry, stop work orders, permit revocations, liability, permit expiration, and provisions for flood hazard reduction, including construction standards, utility standards, and standards for streams, shallow flooding zones, and subdivision proposals.

The Nelson County Fiscal Court discussed and adopted Ordinance #2025-005 relating to the Personnel Ordinance, Classification and Compensation Plans, Personnel Policies and Procedures. The court recognizes the importance of a qualified and motivated workforce for effective county government and aims to delineate all aspects of employment through written policies and plans. The ordinance covers various aspects of employment including recruitment, compensation, employee benefits, and disciplinary procedures.

The Nelson County Fiscal Court's budget includes a summary analysis of revenues and appropriations for various funds such as the General Fund, Road Fund, Jail Fund, LGEA Fund, Federal Grants Fund, EMS Fund, Solid Waste Fund, Landfill Fund, OLF Fund, Co Clerk Storage Fund, Opioid Settlement Fund, E-911 Central Dispatch Fund, and ARPA Fund. The revenues are derived from various sources including property taxes, intergovernmental revenues, charges for services, and miscellaneous revenues. Appropriations are allocated for general government, public protection, health and sanitation, social services, recreation and culture, roads, transportation, capital projects, and administration.

The resolution addresses the setting of fees, penalties, late fees, and other costs associated with Solid Waste management in Nelson County, as instructed by Ordinance 2024-005. It sets the monthly fee for residential and small commercial customers at $21.21 per month for those using six cans or less per week. Reduced rates are available for permanently disabled residential customers earning less than 200% of the poverty rate and senior citizens above 65 years of age earning less than 100% of the poverty rate. A waiver from the monthly garbage fee is available for residential customers with a military service-related disability. The resolution also details dumpster fees based on size and frequency of service, tipping fees for contained landfills, roll-off trash box fees, high-density waste fees, and bulky item pickup fees. Additionally, the fees in §1a and 1e will be increased annually based on the Consumer Price Index. Specific effective dates are set for different sections of the resolution.