Henderson County public meetings in 2025

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will consider a mix of appointments, reports, and administrative actions. It will vote on renewing the cleaning contract for the Judicial Center and decide a resolution to dissolve the Tri-County Recycling Alliance. The court will also approve the 2026 meeting dates and holiday schedule, and conduct a second reading of a budget amendment.

• Judicial Center Cleaning Contract Renewal
• Resolution – Dissolution of Tri-County Recycling Alliance
• Budget Amendment – 2nd Reading
• Approval of the 2026 Henderson County Fiscal Court Meeting Dates
• Approval of the 2026 Henderson County Holiday Schedule

The court approved a budget amendment transferring $447,334.43 of federal flood control receipts and $411,000 of opioid fund carryovers into the Road Fund and opioid distribution, respectively. A resolution was adopted to dissolve the Tri‑County Recycling Alliance interlocal agreement. Magistrates approved a motion directing the Planning Commission to draft language capping solar farms at 6,050 acres. Several fund transfers were authorized, including a $900,000 move from the General Fund to the Road Fund.

• Approved budget amendment moving $858,334.43 into Road Fund and opioid distribution (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved resolution dissolving Tri‑County Recycling Alliance (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved motion to have Planning Commission draft 6,050‑acre solar farm cap (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved motion to allow County Engineer to prepare bid specifications for standing drainage orders (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved $900,000 transfer from General Fund to Road Fund (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Chris Hopgood to City/County Airport Board (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Paul Blanford to Riverport Board (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved payment of claims for Road Fund ($1,239.92) and Jail Fund ($810.74) (voice vote, all in favor)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will discuss several items, including the purchase of land for the City‑County Airport. It will also consider appointments to the Airport Board and Code Enforcement Board, a text amendment to the zoning ordinance, and a change to the SS4A grant agreement. Additional reports and fund transfers will be reviewed.

• Henderson City‑County Airport land purchase – presented by Airport Manager Emily Herron
• Appointment to the City‑County Airport Board – by Judge Schneider
• Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board – by Judge Schneider
• Resolution: text amendment to the zoning ordinance – by Judge Schneider
• SS4A Grant Agreement change – presented by County Engineer Nick Stallings

The court approved the Henderson City‑County Airport's purchase of land on Highway 136 and authorized the deed signing. It reappointed Hugh Stone to the Code Enforcement Board and authorized several agreements, including the WARM CDBG binding agreement and a Deaconess Hospital equipment purchase. The court also forwarded a zoning text amendment for small farm winery farmstays to the Planning Commission and approved a modified Safe Streets Grant. Sheriff's and County Attorney reports were accepted into the record.

• Approved purchase of airport land on Highway 136 (voice vote)
• Reappointed Hugh Stone to Code Enforcement Board (voice vote)
• Authorized Judge Schneider to sign WARM CDBG agreement (voice vote)
• Authorized execution of Deaconess Hospital equipment purchase agreement (voice vote)
• Forwarded text amendment for small farm winery farmstays to Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved modified Safe Streets Grant agreement (voice vote)
• Accepted Sheriff's monthly report (voice vote)
• Accepted County Attorney's payment report (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will consider two zoning map amendments and two site plan approvals. The commission is also accepting public documents regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems.

• Rezoning #1179: 8435 John Steele Rd from Residential (R-1) to Agricultural (AG)
• Rezoning #1180: 1000 North Elm St from Residential 2 (R-2) to Residential Office (RO)
• Shady Tree Mobile Home Park site plan approval at 355 Race Track Road
• Camille Court site plan approval at 2505 Hwy 60 E.
• Document intake for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)

The commission first reordered the agenda to discuss two site plans first. It then approved the Shady Tree Mobile Home Park and Camille Court site plans, both unanimously and subject to required health and code approvals. A public hearing was entered and the November 4, 2025 minutes were approved. Finally, the commission unanimously recommended that the County Fiscal Court approve rezoning #1179, changing the property at 8435 John Steele Rd from R‑1 to Agricultural.

• Reordered agenda to place two site plans first (unanimous)
• Approved Shady Tree Mobile Home Park site plan, subject to health and code approvals (unanimous)
• Approved Camille Court site plan (unanimous)
• Entered public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning #1179 to Agricultural (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will hold a first reading of an ordinance establishing a cable franchise agreement. Several resolutions will be considered, including a Reed-Bluff City Road project, an opioid‑fund advocate appointment, and a care clinic health‑services agreement. The meeting also includes a bid request for the Road Department’s annual rock, concrete, culvert, and fuel contracts.

• Ordinance — Cable Franchise Agreement (first reading) — Judge Schneider
• Resolution — Reed-Bluff City Road — County Engineer Nick Stallings
• Resolution — Opioid Fund Court Appointed Advocate — Judge Schneider
• Resolution — Care Clinic and Health Services Agreement — Judge Schneider
• Bid Request — Road Department Annual Bids for rock, concrete, culverts, fuel — County Engineer Nick Stallings

The court authorized a $91,250 opioid‑fund District Court Advocate and adopted the cable franchise ordinance on first reading. It also approved bond releases for two surface‑mine permits, created draft language for a farm‑stay ordinance, reappointed a Human Rights Commission member, authorized advertising for road material bids, and discontinued maintenance on a short segment of Reed‑Bluff City Road.

• Approved Phase bond releases for HC‑851‑0054 increment 6 and HC‑851‑0057 increment 1 (voice vote in favor)
• Approved drafting farm‑stay ordinance language to send to Planning Commission (voice vote in favor)
• Approved reappointment of Rhonda Thompson to the Human Rights Commission (voice vote in favor)
• Approved advertising for annual road department bids for rock, concrete, culverts, and fuel (voice vote in favor)
• Approved discontinuation of maintenance on Reed‑Bluff City Road (0.37 mi) (voice vote in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance #25‑12 Cable Franchise Agreement on first reading (ayes from all present)
• Authorized hiring of Steven Chevalier for a full‑time maintenance position at $24/hr (voice vote in favor)
• Approved Resolution #25‑47 to fund a District Court Advocate using opioid settlement funds ($91,250) (voice vote in favor)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft plan for a wind energy project. The meeting will be conducted as a video teleconference.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 minutes
• Review of October finance report
• Discussion on communication outside public meetings training
• Henderson County Wind Energy Public Hearing Plan (Draft)

The commission entered a public hearing, approved the October 7 meeting minutes, approved the October finance report, and then exited the public hearing. All four motions passed unanimously.

• Enter public hearing (unanimous)
• Approve October 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve October finance report (unanimous)
• Exit public hearing (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will consider several resolutions, including health insurance renewals, surplus property disposition, and the Taubensee Steel & Wire expansion. An ordinance on wind energy conversion systems will receive its second reading. The court will also review a bid request for the Judicial Center roof and discuss various agency reports and personnel actions.

• Resolution – County Health Insurance Renewals
• Resolution – County Surplus Property
• Resolution – Taubensee Steel & Wire Expansion – Henderson Economic Development
• Ordinance – Article XXXIII (Wind Energy Conversion Systems) 2nd Reading
• Bid Request – Judicial Center Roof

The Fiscal Court adopted Ordinance #25-11 creating a two‑year moratorium on wind‑energy conversion system applications, passing with a 5‑1 vote. It also approved a $21,000 grant from the General Fund for food assistance, accepted the KYTC Rural & Secondary road recommendation and retained $402,500 in flex funds, and authorized several resolutions and contracts including health‑insurance contracts, surplus picnic‑table disposal, and a steel‑company incentive. Additional actions included hiring an administrative assistant and approving a MACK truck purchase. All motions were approved by voice vote unless otherwise noted.

• Adopted wind‑energy moratorium ordinance (5 Aye, 1 Nay)
• Approved $21,000 food‑aid grant to three agencies (voice vote)
• Accepted KYTC Rural & Secondary road recommendation and retained $402,500 flex fund (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution #25-42 health‑insurance contracts (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution #25-43 surplus property disposal of 20 picnic tables (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution #25-46 Taubense Steel & Wire incentive (voice vote)
• Authorized hiring of Gayle Johnson as administrative assistant at $19/hr (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of MACK truck per bid recommendation (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will hold a first reading of Article XXXIII, which establishes regulations for wind energy conversion systems. The court will also consider a bid recommendation for renovating the Clerk’s Office and open a bid for a tandem axle truck. Additional items include road discontinuance appointments for Reed-Bluff City Road, several resolutions on grants and flex funds, and routine reports from the sheriff, coroner, and county attorney.

• Ordinance – Article XXXIII (Wind Energy Conversion Systems) 1st Reading
• Bid Recommendation – Clerk’s Office Renovation
• Bid Opening – Tandem Axle Truck
• Road Discontinuance Viewer Appointments – Reed-Bluff City Road
• Resolution – Flex Funds Agreement

The Fiscal Court approved an ordinance creating a two‑year moratorium on wind energy conversion system applications. It also appointed a new water district board member, rejected Clerk's Office renovation bids, and authorized multiple grant and contract agreements.

• Appointed Andy Rideout to the Henderson County Water District Board (voice vote all in favor)
• Rejected all bids for the Clerk's Office renovation (voice vote all in favor)
• Authorized Judge Executive to sign the Flex Funds road agreement (voice vote all in favor)
• Authorized Judge Executive to sign the $4.2 M Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved $2,000 Animal Control spay/neuter grant (voice vote all in favor)
• Declared Sheriff's office personal property surplus (voice vote all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance #25‑11 establishing a 2‑year moratorium on wind energy conversion systems (all magistrates and Judge Aye)
• Approved $850 annual contract with Lumelight for employee health‑insurance compliance consulting (voice vote all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the September 2, 2025 minutes and hold a public hearing on a city zoning text amendment that defines and permits tiny homes. It will also review a site‑plan request from Fence Pro’s for the property at 1700 Clay Street and consider a county zoning amendment concerning wind‑energy conversion systems. A September finance report will be presented as part of the agenda.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• City Zoning Text Amendment – definitions and amendments for tiny homes
• Fence Pro’s site‑plan approval request for 1700 Clay Street (PID# 56‑60)
• Henderson County Zoning Text Amendment – Article XXXIII Wind Energy Conversion Systems
• Presentation of the September finance report

The Henderson City‑County Planning Commission entered a public hearing and unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. No vote was taken on the proposed tiny‑home zoning amendment; the discussion remained open.

• Entered public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will consider a resolution to expand the county detention center. It will also act on a resolution concerning surplus property and review bids for the clerk’s office renovation and county paving projects. Additional agenda items include a road discontinuance request for Reed‑Bluff City Road, a deaconess equipment request, and updates from various county departments.

• Resolution – Detention Center Expansion
• Resolution – Surplus Property
• Bid Opening – Clerk’s Office Renovation
• Bid Opening – County Paving Projects
• Road Discontinuance Request – Reed-Bluff City Road

The court approved Resolution #25-37 to expand the detention center, enabling the application to the Department of Corrections. It also approved the appointment of Andy Rideout to the County Board of Zoning Adjustment. The opioid‑abatement equipment request was tabled for further review. Bids were opened for the clerk’s office renovation and county paving projects, and the court authorized solicitation of bids for a 15‑passenger jail van.

• Approved Detention Center Expansion resolution (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Andy Rideout to CBOZA (voice vote, all in favor)
• Tabled Deaconess Hospital opioid‑abatement equipment request for further review
• Opened bids for Clerk’s Office renovation (ARC Construction $329,880; Midwest Construction $270,900) – decision pending
• Opened bids for County paving projects (Rodgers Group, Scotty’s Construction, EMB Paving) – decision pending
• Authorized jail to solicit bids for a 15‑passenger transport van (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Surplus Property resolution for doors and metal detectors (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved fund transfers and payment of claims (voice vote, all in favor)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will consider a resolution to replace the 911 Computer Aided Dispatch system, approve the renewal of a detention center copier agreement, and take the second reading of an MS4 Stormwater ordinance.

• Resolution: 911 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System Replacement
• Ordinance: MS4 Stormwater (2nd Reading)
• Agreement: Detention Center Copier Renewal
• Appointments: County Board of Zoning Adjustment
• Updates: HAAA, CAD System, and KYTC Flex Fund

The fiscal court adopted the resolution to replace the county’s 911 computer‑aided dispatch (CAD) system. It declared three pieces of county property surplus and approved their disposition. The court approved the second reading of the MS4 stormwater ordinance. It retained the 2025/2026 KYTC flex funds and approved their use to pave Middle Delaware Road, Corydon Greenlick Road, and Jones Brothers Road, and also approved a copier agreement renewal and payment of listed claims.

• Adopted 911 CAD system replacement resolution (voice vote)
• Declared military surplus equipment surplus property (voice vote)
• Declared 2019 Kawasaki motorcycle surplus property (voice vote)
• Approved second reading of MS4 stormwater ordinance (voice vote)
• Approved retention of 2025/2026 KYTC flex funds (voice vote)
• Approved use of flex funds to pave Middle Delaware Rd (4.6 mi), Corydon Greenlick Rd (1.3 mi), and Jones Brothers Rd (2 mi) (voice vote)
• Approved Detention Center copier agreement renewal (voice vote)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $7,? (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court met to consider a proposed expansion of the Henderson County Detention Center. While members expressed a general consensus to move forward, no formal vote or approval was recorded, and financing details remain pending. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (seconded by Magistrate Tompkins)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will consider a resolution to institute a moratorium on industrial wind energy projects and hold public hearings to draft new regulations. The body will also review preliminary plats for a Clay Street development and a site plan for an Adams Street apartment complex.

• Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) moratorium proposed
• Preliminary Plat approval for 1800 Clay Street (11.092 acres)
• Site plan approval for 1400 N Adams Street (Grateful Living Apartments)
• August finance and bond reports
• Approval of August 5, 2025 minutes

The commission unanimously approved moving the BRAE LLC Property, Lot 1 Preliminary Plat and the Grateful Living Site Plan to the front of the agenda. It also adopted new meeting speaking guidelines, entered and later left a public hearing, and approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. The BRAE LLC Lot 1 Preliminary Plat was approved. No vote was recorded on the Grateful Living Site Plan.

• Agenda reordered to place BRAE plat and Grateful Living plan first (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed meeting speaking rules (unanimous)
• Entered public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Left public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved BRAE LLC Property Lot 1 Preliminary Plat (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The court adopted the county’s 2025‑2026 tax rates for real, personal, motor‑vehicle and timberland property. It also approved a Phase 1 bond release for a surface‑mine permit, adopted an emergency‑management mutual‑aid agreement and a storm‑water (MS4) ordinance, accepted the library’s tax‑rate certification, approved participation in an opioid settlement, and authorized payment of a 911 appropriation claim. All motions passed by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Adopted 2025‑2026 tax rates (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Phase 1 bond release for permit HC‑851‑7009, increment 2 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved MS4 Storm Water ordinance (voice vote, all in favor)
• Accepted Library 2025/2026 tax rates (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved participation in opioid settlement for secondary manufacturers (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized payment of LGEA Fund claim $26,119.19 for City of Henderson (voice vote, all in favor)
• Accepted County Clerk’s monthly reports and check (voice vote, all in favor)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Land Development Committee will consider a preliminary plat for a property division and a site plan for an apartment complex. Both items are located within the City of Henderson.

• Preliminary Plat approval for BRAE LLC property at 1800 Clay Street (11.092 acres)
• Site plan approval for Grateful Living Apartments at 1400 N Adams Street

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will conduct the first reading of the 2025 county tax rates and review tax rates for the Green River Health District and CO-OP Extension Service. The body will also consider a bid request for a road reclaimer and a resolution regarding surplus property.

• First reading of Henderson County 2025 Tax Rates
• Green River Health District 2025 Tax Rates
• CO-OP Extension Service 2025 Tax Rates
• Bid request for Road Reclaimer
• Ordinance #25-09 (2nd Reading) regarding Special Purpose Vehicles

The Fiscal Court voted to adopt the 2025‑2026 ad valorem tax rates, setting real property at 12.8¢ per $100 assessed value and adding a 3¢ per acre tax on privately owned timberland. The motion passed on first reading with all magistrates and the judge voting aye. The court also approved advertising for road reclaimer service bids and authorized the purchase of three sheriff vehicles. Additional reports and updates, including the S.T.O.P. program and various departmental reports, were accepted.

• Adopted 2025‑2026 tax rates (Real Property 12.8¢, Personal Property 18.4¢, Motor Vehicles 8.5¢, etc.) and 3¢/acre timberland tax; voice vote unanimous (all AYEs)
• Approved advertising for Road Reclaimer Service bids; voice vote unanimous
• Authorized purchase of three sheriff vehicles from Don Franklin Dealership; voice vote unanimous
• Adopted resolution declaring obsolete county computer equipment surplus; voice vote unanimous
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #25-09 for special purpose vehicles; voice vote unanimous
• Authorized signing of 2026 Litter Abatement Grant application; voice vote unanimous
• Accepted Sheriff’s monthly reports into the record; voice vote unanimous
• Accepted Treasurer’s annual settlement and fund transfers; voice vote unanimous

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting and the July 2025 finance report. A motion was made to approve the Henderson Veterinary Medical Center site plan, but no vote outcome was recorded. The applicant for Gigi's Wash and Fold withdrew their site plan, so no commission action was taken on that project.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 finance report (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Henderson Veterinary Medical Center site plan made by Kevin Richard, seconded by Frank Boyett – outcome not recorded
• Applicant withdrew Gigi's Wash and Fold site plan – no commission approval

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A water‑loss update was given, noting a decline from 38.86% in April to 34.00% in June. The court debated a proposed one‑year moratorium on wind‑energy projects and agreed to refer a resolution to the Planning Commission for further study. No formal vote on the moratorium resolution was recorded.

• Approved July 8, 2025 fiscal court minutes (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The court approved the application for a $450,000 airport grant and the Holy Name transportation agreement up to $32,500 annually. It renewed the Deaconess wellness contract with a $25,000 annual cap, hired a part‑time road apprentice, and approved payment of four county claims. The court also authorized the judge to sign the FEMA/KEMA flood reimbursement contract and made two board appointments.

• Authorized application for and acceptance of $450,000 airport grant (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Holy Name transportation agreement up to $32,500 annually (voice vote, all in favor)
• Renewed Deaconess wellness contract, capped at $25,000 per year (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved hiring of Bentley Simpson as part‑time Road Apprentice at $17.00 per hour (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved payment of claims: $5,302.12 (General Fund training incentives), $574.40 (Clean Green Portables), $791.09 (Advanced Document Solutions), $1,491.72 (US Bank Card) (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized Judge to sign FEMA/KEMA contract for 75% flood reimbursement (voice vote, all in favor)
• Appointed Cooper Beck to fill remainder of Human Rights Commission term (voice vote, all in favor)
• Re‑appointed Nibby Priest to County Public Library Board of Trustees (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The commission entered a public hearing and approved the June 3 meeting minutes. It adopted new meeting rules and later voted to recommend rezoning application #1177, changing the parcel at 5245 Hwy 416 W from Residential (R‑1) to Highway Commercial (HC). The June finance report was approved, and the public hearing was formally closed.

• Approved June 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting rules (unanimous)
• Adopted draft motion recommending rezoning #1177 to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved June finance report (unanimous)
• Moved to go out of public hearing (unanimous)
• Entered public hearing (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court adopted the 2025/2026 budget totaling $42,917,200 after a voice vote. It also approved several funding agreements, created a new Surface Water Drainage District, and authorized key contracts and fund transfers. All motions were carried by voice vote of the magistrates present.

• Adopted 2025/2026 fiscal year budget of $42,917,200 (voice vote, all present in favor)
• Approved $40,000 two‑year funding agreement with Henderson Homeless Coalition (voice vote)
• Approved renewal of animal control services contract with Humane Society of Henderson County (voice vote)
• Approved $200,000 Habitat for Humanity funding agreement for land acquisition and two homes (voice vote)
• Created Surface Water Drainage District with $250,000 initial funding and appointed advisory committee (voice vote)
• Awarded KACO reverse salt auction contract to Compass Materials at $134 per ton (voice vote)
• Authorized $500,00.00 transfer from General Fund to Road Fund and permitted any needed transfers (voice vote)
• Approved payment of listed claims for General and Jail Funds (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The fiscal court approved a $40,000 two‑year grant to the Henderson Homeless Coalition. It reappointed Herb Pritchett to the County Board of Zoning Adjustments and adopted a joint resolution supporting the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. The court also accepted a $118,998 Kentucky Pride Grant, authorized a RDAAP fund request for the Sulphur Springs Road Project, and adopted administrative‑code and employee‑compensation resolutions.

• Approved $40,000 two‑year grant to Henderson Homeless Coalition (voice vote, all in favor)
• Reappointed Herb Pritchett to the County Board of Zoning Adjustments (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted Joint Resolution #43‑25 supporting the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center (voice vote, 3 in favor, 2 against)
• Authorized judge to sign RDAAP fund request for Sulphur Springs Road Project (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted amendment to administrative code changing per‑diem rate (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted resolution fixing compensation of county employees and officers (voice vote, all in favor)
• Accepted Kentucky Pride Grant $118,998 and approved listed equipment purchases (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved fund transfers, including $32,603.51 cash transfer to the Jail Fund (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The commission unanimously approved the May 3 minutes, the May finance report, and the bond report releasing a $3,259 bond for the Pittsburg Tank and Tower project. It also approved the Taubensee Steel and Wire site plan (PID#46G-19). Additional motions included a birthday acknowledgment and adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved May 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May finance report (unanimous)
• Approved bond report releasing $3,259 bond (unanimous)
• Approved Taubensee Steel and Wire site plan (PID#46G-19) (unanimous)
• Approved motion to acknowledge Gary Gibson's birthday (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The court approved the 2025‑2026 budget, awarded the Sulphur Springs Road widening contract to Scotty’s Contracting & Stone for $263,806, and funded the Western Kentucky Film Commission membership. It also authorized hazardous‑waste and waste‑tire grant agreements, purchased a county F‑150 pickup, hired a seasonal parks employee, and approved a $12,000 airport drainage settlement.

• Approved $263,806 Sulphur Springs Road contract (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of 2025‑2026 budget $42,917,200 (5 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved funding of $3,333.33 (or $6,666.66 if city declines) for film commission membership (voice vote)
• Authorized Judge to sign Household Hazardous Waste grant agreement (voice vote)
• Authorized Judge to sign 2025‑2026 Waste Tire Grant application (voice vote)
• Authorized purchase of county F‑150 pickup for $56,635 (voice vote)
• Approved hiring of seasonal parks employee Keaton Herdegen at $15.65/hr (voice vote)
• Approved $12,000 airport drainage easement settlement (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The court voted to accept the Allocation Committee's recommendations to distribute $135,000 to local nonprofit agencies, passing the motion by unanimous voice vote. A motion to adjourn the special called meeting was also approved. The first reading of the 2025‑2026 budget is scheduled for May 27.

• Accept nonprofit allocation recommendations ($135,000 total) – voice vote, unanimous
• Adjourn special called meeting – motion approved

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court approved the 2025‑2026 $200,000 WARM Center CDBG grant application. It also approved two budget amendments moving $1 million and $3 million from surplus into the general fund for flood assistance and a water‑loss project. The court adopted joint resolutions authorizing the County Judge to execute an $11.4 million airport runway extension grant and a related community project funding grant, and approved several other items including custom HOA street signs, a surplus‑property resolution, and an appointment to the Board of Assessment Appeals.

• Approved $200,000 WARM Center 2025‑2026 CDBG grant application (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Budget Amendment #7 moving $1,000,000 surplus for flood assistance (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 moving $3,000,000 surplus for water district project (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized Judge to execute $11.4 million airport runway extension grant (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized Judge to execute airport community project funding grant (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved HOA custom street signs in Holloway Hills pending engineer approval (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted resolution declaring certain county property surplus (voice vote, all in favor)
• Appointed Jim Collier to Board of Assessment Appeals for a 3‑year term (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The commission entered a public hearing, approved the April 1 meeting minutes, adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, and adopted Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Plan. All actions were approved unanimously. No decision was made on the cell‑tower application.

• Enter public hearing – approved unanimously
• Approve April 1 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Approve FY 2025‑2026 budget – approved unanimously
• Adopt Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 – approved unanimously

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court approved a $5,000 budget increase for The Gathering Place, with spending restrictions. It also authorized moving $4,000 from advertising and $5,000 from temporary salaries to the elections supplies line item. The Judge directed additional overtime funding for Brent and added a new $200,000 line item for a Drainage District. Several other budget adjustments were approved, including increased funding for ambulance services and ARPA road projects.

• Approved $5,000 increase to The Gathering Place (Judge agreed with stipulations)
• Authorized moving $4,000 from advertising/print and $5,000 from temporary salaries to elections supplies
• Directed Brent to add more funds to the overtime line item
• Added new $200,000 line item for Drainage District
• Increased Ambulance Service budget by $120,000
• Approved $2,000,000 increase for SSA Federal Highway Safety Grant balanced by revenue
• Allocated $1.4 million ARPA funds to road projects
• Approved $125,000 placeholder under United Way for LGEA funding

Fiscal Court

The fiscal court approved the resolution establishing a memorandum of agreement for the Audubon State Park conference center, with five magistrates voting aye and one nay. It also approved the Henderson County Water District's $3,000,000 corrective action plan and authorized the judge, the water district superintendent, and the county attorney to negotiate a funding agreement. Additional actions included hiring park staff, purchasing a road grader, and authorizing bid solicitation for Sulphur Springs Road widening.

• Approved Audubon State Park conference center MOA (5 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved Water District $3M corrective action plan (voice vote passed)
• Authorized judge, superintendent, and attorney to work out funding agreement (voice vote passed)
• Approved hiring of 2 part‑time and 1 full‑time Parks Department employees (voice vote passed)
• Authorized purchase of road grader for $365,000 (voice vote passed)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for Sulphur Springs Road widening (~$225,000) (voice vote passed)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 to fund Water District grant (voice vote passed)
• Approved surplus property resolution for sheriff's vehicle trade (voice vote passed)

Fiscal Court

The fiscal court awarded the SLW Bathroom Project to DANCO Construction for $264,000 and approved a $1,000,000 transfer from the Prior Year Surplus to the Economic Development Fund. It also authorized hiring a full‑time truck driver, a $7,500 United Way agreement, and payment of listed claims. Additional reports from the jailer and county attorney were accepted.

• Awarded SLW Bathroom Project bid to DANCO Construction for $264,000 (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved hiring of Jesus Martinez as full‑time truck driver at $21.15 per hour (voice vote all in favor)
• Authorized execution of MOU with United Way to pay $7,500 (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved Budget Amendment #6 transferring $1,000,000 from Prior Year Surplus to Economic Development Fund (voice vote all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's appropriations transfers (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $9,? (multiple items listed) (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved Jailer Bruce Todd’s quarterly report (voice vote all in favor)
• Accepted County Attorney Steve Gold’s monthly report (voice vote all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission entered a public hearing, approved the March 4 minutes, and later exited the hearing. It voted unanimously to adopt a recommendation that the Henderson Board of Commissioners approve Rezoning Application #1175, changing the site at 2005 US Hwy 41 N from Residential‑2 to Highway Commercial, subject to a consolidation plat and engineered site plan. The March 2025 finance report was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Enter public hearing (unanimous)
• Approve March 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopt recommendation to approve Rezoning #1175 to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Exit public hearing (unanimous)
• Approve March 2025 finance report (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The fiscal court voted to withdraw its consent to include pharmacy benefit managers in the ongoing opioid crisis litigation. The motion was made by Magistrate Southard, seconded by Magistrate Berry, and passed by voice vote with all members in favor. The court also adopted several resolutions, approved a zoning ordinance amendment, authorized a clerk office renovation bid, and approved multiple budget amendments.

• Withdraw consent to add Pharmacy Benefit Managers to opioid litigation (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopt Resolution #25-11 to reimburse county up to $32,500 for non‑public school student transportation (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopt Resolution #25-12 approving 5‑year ambulance service contract with Deaconess EMS (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopt Resolution #25-14 declaring 2017 Ford ambulance surplus property (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopt resolution designating applicant’s agent for FEMA flood funding (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approve second reading of Zoning Ordinance amendment for battery energy storage systems (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorize County Clerk Renesa Abner to solicit bids for office renovation costing $120‑$150 k (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approve budget amendments reallocating surplus funds to Economic Development, sheriff’s grants, jail fund, LGEA fund, and federal grants (voice vote, all in favor)