Boyle County public meetings in 2021

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved the purchase of two ambulances from Medix and Road Rescue, reappointed Mike Lay to the Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments, and approved several other items including a jail MOU, a flex fund resolution, and new hires. The court also voted to draft a resolution encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations and to bid a janitorial services contract with updated protocols.

• Approved minutes from June 27, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $2,279,789.18 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Mike Lay to Planning and Zoning Board of Adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with UK Grant for jail linkage service (unanimous)
• Approved Flex Fund Resolution (unanimous, with one absence)
• Approved purchase of one ambulance from Medix ($200,635.25) and one from Road Rescue ($213,100) (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Outreach Prevention Coordinator Jada Nylandler at $62,000 (grant-funded) and EMT Astrala Godbey at $16.00/hour (unanimous)
• Approved motion to write resolution encouraging COVID-19 vaccinations (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court is holding a special called meeting on July 30, 2021, at 2:30 PM. The only substantive item is a closed session under Kentucky law to discuss matters that might lead to the appointment, dismissal, or discipline of an individual employee. The meeting is expected to adjourn after the closed session.

• Special called meeting on July 30, 2021, at 2:30 PM
• Closed session authorized under KRS 61.810(1)(F) for employee appointment, dismissal, or discipline discussions
• No other public agenda items listed

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court is holding its regularly scheduled meeting on August 10, 2021. The agenda includes routine items such as approving minutes, bills, and budget/cash transfers, as well as a consent calendar. Notable actions include an appointment to the Planning/Zoning commission and a compensatory time agreement for an employee.

• Appointment to Planning/Zoning
• Compensatory Time Agreement for BC Employee
• Approval of bills
• Budget transfers
• Cash transfers

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved routine bills, budget transfers, and several purchases, including voting machines and vehicles. It also terminated Treasurer Keagan Hinkle effective immediately, placing him on paid administrative leave with a letter of intent to terminate and a right to a hearing within 10 days. The court voted 5-1 to not move forward with Ordinance 822 on grass and debris, and tabled Nuisance Ordinance 821 for amendments.

• Approved bills totaling $781,160.73 and standing orders of $380,632.92 (unanimous)
• Approved $100,000 budget transfer from General Fund to EMS (unanimous)
• Accepted Harp bid of $190,479.00 for voting machines (unanimous)
• Approved Bob Allen bid of $43,500.00 for jail vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved SHI server replacement at $13,000 plus migration fees up to $1,800 (unanimous)
• Voted 4-2 to not move forward with Ordinance 822 on grass and debris on roadways
• Tabled Nuisance Ordinance 821 for amendments (unanimous)
• Terminated Treasurer Keagan Hinkle effective immediately, 5-1

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will review various administrative items, including budget transfers, bills, and personnel matters. The agenda includes second readings for a nuisance ordinance and the Centre College Bond.

• Second reading of Nuisance Ordinance
• Second reading of Centre College Bond
• Request to bid for 2 ambulances
• Consideration of bids for Boom Mower
• Recycling Grant Bottle Perforator Installment

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved bills totaling $565,970.91, reappointed Kathy Miles to the Human Rights Commission, and approved a one-year contract with Guide by Cell for $4,750. The court also approved a $2,500 spay/neuter grant, hired two EMS personnel, accepted a bid for a Boom Mover, and tabled the second reading of the nuisance ordinance for further work.

• Approved bills to be paid totaling $565,970.91
• Reappointed Kathy Miles to the Human Rights Commission
• Approved appropriation for Guide by Cell contract at $4,750 for first year
• Approved $2,500 Spay and Neuter Grant for low-income families
• Approved hiring Paramedic Ben McAnly at $19.32/hour and EMT James Zanolli at $16.00/hour
• Accepted Atmax bid of $185,220.00 for Boom Mover
• Tabled second reading of Nuisance Ordinance for further collaboration
• Approved amendment to include security tax revision in Centre College Bond (5 votes, 1 abstention)

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, bills, and budget/cash transfers. They will also consider a first reading of an ordinance regarding the Economic Development Authority, approve full-time paramedic hires, and discuss various agreements and reports.

• First Reading Ordinance for Economic Development Authority (EDA)
• Full-time hires: Paramedics Ricki Lemley and Ben McAnly at $11.78/hour
• Nuisance Abatement Ordinance 821.0
• Second Reading Ordinance 222.0 and Administrative Code Adoption 2021/22
• RFP for Voting Machines and Cable Franchise

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of an ordinance pertaining to the Economic Development Authority, with a joint city-county meeting planned to discuss its structure and bylaws. The court also approved the first reading of the Nuisance Abatement Ordinance 821.0 with an added definition, and the second reading of Ordinance 222.0 for business licenses, effective October 1, 2021. All other agenda items, including bills, budget transfers, appointments, and contracts, were approved unanimously.

• Approved the minutes from the June 8, 2021 meeting as presented.
• Approved bills totaling $322,163.54 and standing orders of $346,990.93.
• Approved budget transfers across multiple funds, including $140,366.51 for the General Fund.
• Approved the first reading of the Economic Development Authority ordinance, with a joint meeting to be scheduled.
• Approved the Boyle County Health Department contract for continued services.
• Appointed Jackie Trumbo and Jennifer Taylor to the Fire Prevention Board, and reappointed David Williams to the Economic Development Partnership.
• Approved hiring two paramedics, Ricki Lemley and Ben McAnly, at $11.78 per hour.
• Approved the second reading of Ordinance 222.0 for business licenses, with fees including $25 for home-based businesses and $200 for transient businesses.

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court is meeting to approve routine items like minutes and bills, and to make budget and cash transfers. They will also consider the health department budget, sheriff office promotions and hires, an administrative code review, and a road naming.

• Appointment to Library Board
• Planning & Zoning Appointment
• Rosel-Martin Road Naming
• Boyle County Health Department Budget
• Consider two promotions and five full-time hires for sheriff's office

The Boyle County Fiscal Court unanimously approved EMS personnel actions, including two promotions and five new hires, and adopted multiple amendments to the county Administrative Code. The court also approved bills totaling over $3.6 million, made library and planning board appointments, and accepted the first reading of a Business License Ordinance.

• Approved minutes from May 25, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $3,375,385.93 plus standing orders of $319,238.06 (unanimous)
• Appointed Artie Adkins and Sam Pollum to Library Board of Trustees (unanimous)
• Appointed Tom Ruby to Planning/Zoning board (unanimous)
• Approved EMS promotions: Tim Bryant to Captain, Michael Mattingly to Lieutenant (unanimous)
• Approved hiring five EMS staff: Mohammad Shalash, Misty Day, Adam Grigsby, Joy Loudenburg, James Holder (unanimous)
• Amended multiple Administrative Code items (110.0, 110.2, 220.4, 220.7, 230.0, 540.1, 620.2, 670.1) (unanimous)
• Accepted first reading of Business License Ordinance (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting, closed to the public but live-streamed. Key actions include a first reading of the FY 2021-2022 budget, consideration of EMS maintenance contracts, and a second reading of an ordinance. Several appointments and policy changes are also on the agenda.

• First reading of FY 2021-2022 budget
• Zoll PM Contract and Stryker PM Contract considerations for EMS
• 2nd reading of Ordinance 620.2 (Public Works/Road Dept.)
• Business license draft ordinance
• CVB Room Tax Collection options

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of the 2020/2021 budget after a tie-breaking vote by Judge Hunt, with amendments allowed before the second reading on 06/22/2021. A motion to have the court collect the Transient Room Tax failed in a 3-3 vote, and a subsequent motion to table the CVB room tax discussion until business license is discussed was made. The court also approved several routine items, including bills, consent calendar items, EMS contracts, jail policy changes, and a road ordinance repeal.

• Approved minutes from May 11, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $255,637.87 and standing orders of $303,942.30 (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for National Garden Week June 6-12, 2021 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Jim Boyd and Steve Griffin to Planning and Zoning (unanimous)
• Approved Lynn Tye for joint appointment to Convention and Visitor's Bureau (unanimous)
• Approved EMS preventive maintenance contracts with Zoll and Stryker (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for EMS Captain and Lieutenant positions (unanimous)
• Approved jail policy change increasing Breath Alcohol level from 2.5 to 2.8 (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court is holding its regular meeting, which includes approving minutes and bills, making budget and cash transfers, and a consent calendar. Several department heads will present items, including a request to rename Rosel Road to Rosel-Martin Road, a jail software modification, a FEMA resolution, road-related ordinances and purchases, and a naloxone standing order agreement. The meeting is closed to the public but will be live-streamed.

• Request to rename Rosel Road to Rosel-Martin Road
• Jail SAP Modification
• FEMA Resolution Designation of Applicant's Agent
• Repeal Road Acceptance Ordinance (1st read)
• HVAC Preventative Maintenance Jail Quotes

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court is holding two special called meetings, closed to the public but live-streamed, to conduct budget workshops. The first meeting on April 29th covers the Sheriff, EMS, and Public Works departments, while the second on April 30th covers Community Appropriations and the General Fund. These are workshops, so the court is discussing budget items rather than making final decisions.

• Budget workshop for Sheriff, EMS, and Public Works departments
• Budget workshop for Community Appropriations and the General Fund
• Two special called meetings on April 29th and 30th, 2021
• Meetings are closed to the public but live-streamed on Boyle County Media Channel

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved routine financial items including bills, budget transfers, and several contracts. They also approved a culvert bid, an HVAC maintenance agreement, and two new EMT hires. No major policy decisions were made; the EDA Interlocal Agreement was discussed but not voted on.

• Approved bills totaling $103,192.43 and standing orders of $313,928.22 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers for General Fund, Public Works, Jail COVID Salaries, Health Employee Vision, and EMS (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation for Mental Health Month (unanimous)
• Acknowledged County Clerk and Sheriff 1st quarter reports (unanimous)
• Approved Lamar Contract for litter education (unanimous)
• Approved Todd Johnson bid for Arnold Road Culvert at $60,328.18 (unanimous)
• Approved Alpha Mechanical HVAC Preventive Maintenance for one year at $8,800 (5-1, Cullen opposed)
• Approved hiring two full-time EMT staff, Savannah Fox and Christiana Cartwright (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court is holding its regular meeting, covering routine approvals and several substantive items. Key discussions include jail rehabilitation planning, an animal control ordinance, a culvert replacement contract, and a livestock composting grant.

• Discussion of jail rehabilitation planning and request for Primary Maintenance bid
• Animal Control Ordinance V.842.1
• Approval of Arnold Rd Culvert Replacement Contract
• Consider Salt Bids 2021-2022
• $250 Grant from Danville Garden Club

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved an amended contract with Republic Services for the transfer station on Roy Arnold Drive, including a 25% discounted rate for the county, pending legal review. The court also approved revisions to the animal control ordinance, removing 'pasture' and noise references, adding a 20-minute noise witnessing period, and setting fines of $10 to $25. Other actions included approving cash transfers for Joint Jail and EMS, and a motion to discuss land acquisition for government services.

• Approved amended Republic Services contract with 25% discount (excl. Jamey Gay)
• Approved animal control ordinance revisions (motion carried)
• Approved cash transfers: Joint Jail $120,000, EMS $50,000
• Approved bills totaling $1,134,407.40 plus premiums
• Approved motion to discuss land acquisition for government services
• Approved refund of compost grant to state
• Approved equipment repairs: HVAC $5,439, tractor $4,500, dump truck $3,954
• Approved repeal of ordinance 620.0 for subdivision regulation

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved routine financial items, including standing orders of $329,933.80 and bills of $393,997.76, plus cash transfers of $70,000 to EMS and $200,000 to the Jail. The Court renewed the Farmers Market lease for two years and the Southern Health Partners jail medical contract for two years. It tabled action on the existing Kennel Ordinance No. 842.1 until noise issues can be defined and enforced. The Court also approved several other items, including budget transfers, a proclamation, and a bid solicitation for an EMS water heater.

• Approved minutes from February 23, 2021 meeting
• Approved bills totaling $393,997.76 and standing orders of $329,933.80
• Approved budget transfers and cash transfers of $70,000 to EMS and $200,000 to Jail
• Approved Arbor Day Proclamation for April 2, 2021
• Renewed Farmer's Market lease for two years
• Accepted County Clerk's 4th Quarter Report and 2020 Annual Budget Amendment
• Renewed Southern Health Partners contract for two years with 2% increase
• Tabled Kennel Ordinance No. 842.1 until noise issue is defined and enforced

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved routine financial items, including bills, budget transfers, and a $100,000 cash transfer to EMS. They authorized pursuing a $200,000 federal utility grant and approved up to $10,000 for a new generator at Tennessee Ridge. A discussion on kennel regulation was tabled, and the court adjourned in memory of Emma Tucker.

• Approved bills totaling $207,997.21 and standing orders of $342,236.38
• Approved budget transfers for training incentives, COVID-19 sick pay, EMS medical supplies, and other items
• Approved $100,000 cash transfer from General Fund to EMS
• Tabled discussion of Kennel Regulation Ordinance
• Authorized pursuing Federal Utility Grant of $200,000 with no match
• Authorized obtaining three bids for generator replacement at Tennessee Ridge, cost not to exceed $10,000
• Approved minutes from EMS and Sheriff's Committee meetings
• Adjourned in memory of Emma Tucker

Fiscal Court

The Boyle County Fiscal Court approved a motion to pursue an interlocal agreement with the City of Danville to explore establishing an Economic Development Authority. The court also approved routine financial items, including bills, budget transfers, and a cash transfer, as well as several operational requests such as contract renewals, a part-time hire, and rejection of bids for an animal composting site. No substantive decisions were made on COVID-19 sick leave policy, which was deferred for further research.

• Approved minutes from Dec 17, 2020 with changes (unanimous)
• Approved bills totaling $669,243.21 and standing orders of $710,159.51 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers of $212,122.05 and cash transfer of $156,200.00 (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing Economic Development Authority with City of Danville (motion carried)
• Authorized bids for stone, asphalt, and Constitution Square improvements (motion carried)
• Renewed JailCore contract for two years (motion carried)
• Approved Joint Jail Memorandum of Understanding with Mercer County (motion carried)
• Approved part-time hire Darrell Patterson at $10.50/hour for Solid Waste (motion carried)