Union County

The court meeting addressed several key issues, including a correction to the part-time pay rate for an Animal Control employee, approval of matching funds for a spay/neuter grant, and the selection of a vendor for turn-out gear for volunteer fire departments. Discussion also included advertising for a General Laborer position at the Road Department, approval of training for the Union County Clerk, scheduling of combined clean-up days for Districts 3 & 4, and payment of claims. Updates were provided on road work, the upcoming biker rally, and the status of a rescue building project. Finally, the court was informed of a temporary closure of the License Department due to a statewide computer system issue.

The Union County Fiscal Court meeting addressed several key issues. A report on the 2020 property, oil, and franchise tax collections was presented and approved. A correction was made to a previous Affordable Housing Trust Fund Fee payment. A new member was appointed to the Tax Appeals Board. A part-time Animal Control position was filled. A land donation from the Griggs-Alvey American Legion Post #48 was approved, contingent upon a Facility Usage Agreement. Bridge funding was approved for the House Bridge Road bridge replacement. Road material bids were accepted. Bids for turnout gear were tabled pending further review. An Emergency Budget Amendment was approved to account for ARPA funds. An agreement was made with Granicus for a new county website. Claims were approved for payment, along with transfers and the May 2021 Treasurer's Report. Updates were given on the Senior Citizens Building, Ben Ladd Road repairs, the Union County Fair, and an invoice from EWM for Dyke Road work. The next Fiscal Court meeting was cancelled. Approvals were given for a Pharma Bankruptcy Plan, a Kentucky Opioid Settlement MOU, and a tax foreclosure.

The Union County Fiscal Court meeting covered various topics, including the introduction of a Summer Enrichment Program, road material bids, approval of the 2018/2019 budget, an amendment to the Jail Policy and Procedure Manual, a specified acts permit for road maintenance, the appointment of a member to the Union County Water District Board, the purchase of battery-powered cutters for the Morganfield Rescue Squad, an MOU between the Green River District Health Department and Union County EMA, a resolution authorizing the County Treasurer to execute FEMA matters, the purchase of a mower for Moffit Lake, approval of claims and transfers, and a discussion regarding a tree removal in a cemetery. Updates were also provided on the Waverly Area Volunteer Fire Department and the Sturgis Levee.

The meeting included a proclamation recognizing a law enforcement officer, approval of the Union County Board of Health's 2019 tax rate, and the first reading of an ordinance for job incentive rebates. Sheriff's reports on 2018 tax collections were accepted. Yearly agreements were approved for various volunteer rescue squads and fire departments. A matching grant for a spay and neuter program was approved, along with an agreement with Methodist Hospital. Financial reports were reviewed and approved, including the addition of a claim. Finally, a road closure announcement was made.

The Union County Fiscal Court meeting included the approval of proclamations for Stroke Awareness Month and Police Memorial Week. The court also approved Lissa Gibson as the applicant agent for Disaster #4428 and the 2019/2020 budget presentation. Advertisement dates were set for a budget hearing regarding County Road Aid and LGEA funds. An Amended MOA for the Water District/Hwy. 360 Waterline Project was approved, increasing the total project amount to $231,485.00. Finally, all claims were approved for payment, along with several transfers.