HOPKINS COUNTY FISCAL COURT
REGULAR MEETING
GOVERNMENT CENTER
NOVEMBER 5, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
The Regular Called 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 Todd P’Pool. Roll call was taken and a quorum was established with all Magistrates being present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: October 16, 2013 minutes - Motion by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Toney to approve the October 16, 2013 minutes. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY: McElvain Road – Letter was sent to Countrymark for payment of repair work.
REPORT OF COUNTY CLERK: Nothing to report.
REPORT OF SHERIFF: At the end of October 76% of Property Taxes has been collected.
REPORT OF JAILER: Update on Inmate Training Facility.
REPORT OF TREASURER: A) Payment of Claims: General Fund in the amount of $35506.53; Road Fund in the amount of $124578.62; Jail Fund in the amount of $9568.08; LGEA Fund in the amount of $89992.84, Total all Funds $259646.07. Motion to approve payment of claims by Magistrate Maurice Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Beshears. Motion carried.
B) Dental Insurance HRI has offered to reduce rates if we sign a 3 year contract. Motion to approve to sign 3 year contract by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Welch. Motion carried.
Department Reports: None
Report of Magistrates/Committee: Recreation, Building & Grounds Committee met at 9:00 a.m. on October 16th to discuss fundraising for Sports Complex. This did not pass committee.
Old Business: None
NEW BUSINESS: A) Resolution 2013-12 – Resolution of Hopkins County Kentucky to realign Bradford Pear Lane – Motion to approve by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Welch. Magistrate Toney recused himself from voting. Motion carried.
B) Approve Agreement between Kenwood Corporation and Hopkins County, Kentucky - Motion to approve by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Toney. Motion carried.
C) Presentation from Warrior Coal.
Announcements:
Grievances from citizens: Carolyn Foster asked about an update on the Fire district in the South end of the county. County Attorney stated he was working on this.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Magistrate Roberts and seconded by Magistrate Welch. Motion carried.
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Donald E. Carroll
HOPKINS COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE
Close of Court – November 5, 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
