HOPKINS COUNTY FISCAL COURT
REGULAR MEETING
GOVERNMENT CENTER
December 3, 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 except for Magistrate Roberts.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: November 19, 2013 minutes - Motion by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Maurice Wilson to approve the November 19, 2013 minutes. Motion carried.
REPORT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY: County Attorney stated that he had inspected McElvain & Ashbyburg Roads. These roads are being damaged by trucks hauling on the roads. Countrymark is hauling on McElvain continuously and is expecting an offer to be presented at the next Fiscal Court meeting.
Magistrate Karol Welch thanked anybody that is helping in this matter.
REPORT OF COUNTY CLERK: Nothing to report.
REPORT OF SHERIFF: 2014 Fee Account Budget – Motion to approve by Magistrate Welch and seconded by Magistrate Groves. Motion carried.
REPORT OF JAILER: Nothing to report.
REPORT OF TREASURER: A) Transfers: Motion to approve by Magistrate Welch and seconded by Magistrate Larry Wilson. Motion carried.
B) Payment of Claims: General Fund in the amount of $20895.90; Road Fund in the amount of $68982.93; Jail Fund in the amount of $16188.68; LGEA Fund in the amount of $103489.22, Total all Funds $209556.73. Motion to approve payment of claims by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Toney. Motion carried.
Department Reports: Mike Duncan stated Courthouse Renovation is still being done and should be completed after the first of the year.
Report of Magistrates/Committee: Magistrate Toney gave the Court a report on the Food Drive that was held over the past weekend.
Magistrate Larry Wilson made a motion to loan the Hopkins County - Madisonville Public Library Board of Trustees the sum of $500,000.00 to finish renovation at 245 E. Center Street, Madisonville, Kentucky. This motion was seconded by Magistrate Toney. All magistrates being in favor - Motion carried. County Attorney stated a contract should be prepared and Magistrate Larry Wilson stated that Cindy Jones and Kim Blue would draft an agreement and send to his office for approval.
Old Business: None
NEW BUSINESS: A) Surplus Furniture and Fixtures from Courthouse. Motion to approve to surplus the furniture and fixtures by Magistrate Larry Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Welch. Motion carried.
B) Appointment of Beverly Caricco and Scott Wells to Hopkins County Extension District Board. Motion to approve the appointments by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Toney. Motion carried.
C) Bryan Anderson has requested to fill the vacant office of Hopkins County Constable in the 5th District. Motion to approve by Magistrate Toney and seconded by Magistrate Welch. Motion carried.
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Announcements: None
Grievances from citizens: Lee Lingo invited the Court to attend the Kentucky Chamber 2014 Legislative Preview Conference in Lexington, Kentucky on December 9, 2013.
Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Magistrate Toney and seconded by Magistrate Maurice Wilson. Motion carried.
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Donald E. Carroll
HOPKINS COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE
Close of Court – December 3, 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
