HOPKINS COUNTY FISCAL COURT
REGULAR MEETING
GOVERNMENT CENTER
October 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
The Regular Meeting of the Hopkins County Fiscal Court was held at Hopkins County Government Center and was called to order by Hopkins County Judge Executive. Invocation was given by County Attorney. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established with all Magistrates being present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 17, 2013 minutes - Motion by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Maurice Wilson to approve the September 17, 2013 minutes. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY: Carolyn Foster was in court regarding the citizens of the south end of Hopkins County who has fire protection from Mannington Fire District which is out of Hopkins County area. These individuals have received notice that the insurance rates are going up. These individuals have signed a petition to have them in the Hopkins County area but the Mannington Fire District will not agree to release them from its district. County Attorney stated he will take necessary steps to get them back in the Hopkins County Fire District. Captain Darwin Rideout and Blake Vaughn were also in attendance.
REPORT OF COUNTY CLERK: Tax bills went out on time.
REPORT OF SHERIFF: Collection of taxes started this morning.
REPORT OF JAILER: Gave a report to the Fiscal Court of the Inmate Training Facility that is being paid with commissary fund and inmate labor.
REPORT OF TREASURER: A) Payment of Claims: General Fund in the amount of $22619.06; Road Fund in the amount of $85892.24; Jail Fund in the amount of $11329.26; LGEA Fund in the amount of $120138.41, Total all Funds $239978.97. Motion to approve payment of claims by Magistrate Welch and seconded by Magistrate Groves. Motion carried.
Department Reports: Mike Duncan stated that all tiles have been removed and the 2nd floor remodeling is being done at the Historic Courthouse.
Report of Magistrates/Committee: Magistrate Toney stated the Recreation Building and Grounds Committee had met to discuss the inter-local agreement regarding Hopkins County/City of Madisonville dispatch center. County Attorney stated if the agreement was accepted today the County has a 90 day opt-out and the agreement can be adjusted until the April 1 move in date. Motion to approve the agreement with intent to continue negations between now and April 1 by Magistrate Toney and seconded by Magistrate Beshears. Motion carried.
Old Business: None
NEW BUSINESS A) Appoint Keith Cartwright, Jack Morris & Howard Jones to serve on Ethics Board for 2 year terms. Motion to make appointments by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Toney. Motion carried.
B) Approve Bids for Hopkins County Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Project:
Motion to approve bids by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Maurice Wilson. Motion carried.
Announcements: I-69 Conference is being held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. The regular scheduled Fiscal Court Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 has been cancelled. There will be a Special Called Fiscal Court Meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
Grievances from citizens: Carolyn Foster thank you for helping the south end of the county citizens for the fire protection.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Magistrate Roberts and seconded by Magistrate Toney. Motion carried.
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Donald E. Carroll
HOPKINS COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE
Close of Court – October 1, 2013
The foregoing minutes were presented by Fiscal Court Reporter Kim Blue, corrected where necessary, and signed by the presiding Judge with the approval of the Magistrates present.
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DEVRA STECKER
HOPKINS COUNTY COURT CLERK
