OBSERVER CORPS REPORT
AGENCY: Madison County Fiscal Court
DATE: March 10, 2009
REPORTER: Howard Bowden
Convened 9:30 a.m at Courthouse in Richmond. All present
Treasurer’s Report: A new procedure has been initiated in which the county treasurer gives an oral as well as a written report to the Fiscal Court. Prior to this only the court members saw the report and could ask questions. Now the audience is made aware of the monthly fiscal state of the county and if desired can get a written copy from the treasurer This gives the citizens an opportunity to ask specific questions either at the meeting or afterward.
Order of Business
1. Energy and Empowerment - Megan Naseman, an AmeriCorps Vista volunteer working with Berea College, shared the powerful “Local Leaders in Action” power point presentation, which gave an overview of various energy projects happening in the county. She eloquently enlightened the Court as to the mission and activities of the Energy & Empowerment organizations. Gina Noe, Madison County Extension Agent, gave an overview of the upcoming Madison County Green Expo and invited all to attend the festivities.
2. Rural Secondary Roads - Each year the state allocates money to repair and/or resurface segments of the 143.8 miles of state rural secondary roads within the county. This year $933,000 will be used to resurface portions of KY state routes: 977; 1983; 374; and 595. The county road department will do the actual work and be reimbursed by the state.
3. Department Head Comments:
Road Department reported that crews have been through all the subdivisions twice, picking up debris from the ice storm. They are now operating on county roads and expect to be completed by the beginning of April. Wood chips are available at the drop off points, and they will load them for you.
Solid Waste reported that the first recycle runs on Monday and Tuesday yielded 6 tons of recyclables from 955 bins. The solid waste coordinator is still soliciting neighborhoods to take part in the program. There will be a tire amnesty on June 18, 19, and 20, but the site has not yet been confirmed. This will be a chance to get rid of your old tires without having to pay a fee
Monday, March 23, 2009
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
County contracts for recycling services; prepares for comprehensive plan review
OBSERVER CORPS REPORT
AGENCY: Madison County Fiscal Court
DATE: February 24, 2009
REPORTERS: Joan Peoples & Howard Bowden
Convened 9:35 a.m. at Courthouse in Richmond. All present.
An agreement with Bluegrass Regional Recycle Corp. was approved, although some magistrates voiced concerns over the cost. The county will pay $1,200 per month to BRRC for picking up recyclables at peoples’ homes. Judge Clark said that costs should go down when the economy improves and that it would be much more expensive if the county provided the service itself. He would like the county to eventually purchase and run its own MRF, an acronym for a materials recycling facility. Presently 1,000 containers have been distributed to 15 subdivisions.
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) Billy Ackerman was granted permission to use, part time, the services of a county employee who develops digital maps of the county. The maps should help locate some properties that have not been assessed taxes for 15 or 20 years and will make the quadrennial re-evaluation of all properties more efficient. The PVA will pay $2,000 per month to the county for this service. The PVA office will be open to the public for at least three days per week.
Judge Clark, with the magistrates’ approval, appointed Robert McKinney, Allen Hatfield and Shannon Pennington to replace Gary Hart, Dr. William Witt and Wanda Pennington on the County Planning Commission, and George Dillon to replace Robert McKinney on the Board of Adjustments. Glenna Ashley and Don Morgan were appointed to the Battle of Richmond Visitor/History Board.
Planning and Development Director Duane Curry reminded the Court that the county’s Comprehensive Plan must be reconsidered and re-adopted in 2010. Public hearings will be scheduled. Magistrate Roger Barger requested that the building of a new fire station in the northern part of the county be considered at a future meeting.
Children’s Champion representative Phyllis Adams reported on recent activities and expressed appreciation for the county’s support during the 13 years since their founding.
All court members spoke highly of the way county workers were working to continue clearing debris after the recent storms. Dr. Tudor noted that there are 600 miles of county roads and urged the public to be patient. Magistrate Botner was pleased that they had decided to pay overtime wages to local workers rather than hiring outside contractors. The county has three “chippers.”
Magistrate Combs announce that a meeting of Berea, county and state officials is planned to reconsider the need for a traffic light where the new Berea Bypass crosses Menelaus Road.
The meeting was adjourned at about 10:15. The next Fiscal Court meeting will be March 10 in the Berea Municipal Building.
AGENCY: Madison County Fiscal Court
DATE: February 24, 2009
REPORTERS: Joan Peoples & Howard Bowden
Convened 9:35 a.m. at Courthouse in Richmond. All present.
An agreement with Bluegrass Regional Recycle Corp. was approved, although some magistrates voiced concerns over the cost. The county will pay $1,200 per month to BRRC for picking up recyclables at peoples’ homes. Judge Clark said that costs should go down when the economy improves and that it would be much more expensive if the county provided the service itself. He would like the county to eventually purchase and run its own MRF, an acronym for a materials recycling facility. Presently 1,000 containers have been distributed to 15 subdivisions.
Property Valuation Administrator (PVA) Billy Ackerman was granted permission to use, part time, the services of a county employee who develops digital maps of the county. The maps should help locate some properties that have not been assessed taxes for 15 or 20 years and will make the quadrennial re-evaluation of all properties more efficient. The PVA will pay $2,000 per month to the county for this service. The PVA office will be open to the public for at least three days per week.
Judge Clark, with the magistrates’ approval, appointed Robert McKinney, Allen Hatfield and Shannon Pennington to replace Gary Hart, Dr. William Witt and Wanda Pennington on the County Planning Commission, and George Dillon to replace Robert McKinney on the Board of Adjustments. Glenna Ashley and Don Morgan were appointed to the Battle of Richmond Visitor/History Board.
Planning and Development Director Duane Curry reminded the Court that the county’s Comprehensive Plan must be reconsidered and re-adopted in 2010. Public hearings will be scheduled. Magistrate Roger Barger requested that the building of a new fire station in the northern part of the county be considered at a future meeting.
Children’s Champion representative Phyllis Adams reported on recent activities and expressed appreciation for the county’s support during the 13 years since their founding.
All court members spoke highly of the way county workers were working to continue clearing debris after the recent storms. Dr. Tudor noted that there are 600 miles of county roads and urged the public to be patient. Magistrate Botner was pleased that they had decided to pay overtime wages to local workers rather than hiring outside contractors. The county has three “chippers.”
Magistrate Combs announce that a meeting of Berea, county and state officials is planned to reconsider the need for a traffic light where the new Berea Bypass crosses Menelaus Road.
The meeting was adjourned at about 10:15. The next Fiscal Court meeting will be March 10 in the Berea Municipal Building.
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