Court honors Madison County's drug fight

OBSERVER CORPS REPORT
AGENCY: Madison County Fiscal Court
DATE: September 8, 2009
REPORTER: Howard Bowden

Convened 9:47 a.m. at Berea Police & Municipal Building. All Present.

Minutes were approved.

Treasurer’s Report: Due to the holiday report will be given at the Sept. 22 meeting.

Order of Business:

1. Madison County Youth in Action Team: Jennifer Webb and members of her team presented awards to Detectives Bruce King and Richard Johnson for their outstanding work in the “Reach In Teach In”, which provides education in drug prevention to students. Deputy Joey Borbeck received his award for work with the “Ticker Sticker” program, which places warnings on cases of alcohol in liquor stores. To round out the awards, Sheriff O’Donnell was praised for his involvement and support in the entire program. A representative from Kentucky MADD praised Madison County for their true involvement in these preventative programs, not just lip service.

2. Battle of Richmond: Phillip Seyfrit reported that 3,000 folks from throughout Kentucky and 15 other states attended the reenactment of the Battle.

3. KADD Financial Agreements: Fifth Third Bank has opted out of holding any financial paper for the County. This agreement is to renew with a new financial institution at no additional cost to the County.

4. Wilgreen Lake Agreement: The Fish and Wildlife Service has been monitoring the lake for years with no formal agreement. This will enable them to formally monitor and make recommendations to the Fiscal Court, who makes the final decisions.

5.Set Date for Trick or Treat as Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.

6. Land Use Change Request - Gene Smith Heirs - 2702 Lancaster Road from R-7 Agricultural to RC-3 Neighborhood Commercial for 2.5 acres was denied.

7. Accept Tax Rates: Berea Community School

8. Ordinance 09-07 Budget Amendment - Battle of Richmond - Tea Grant: accept $440K to be used for interior of Pleasant View House, split rail fencing and 6 cannon. When the entire Battle of Richmond is complete it will be $6.5M investment. Presently the Park receives 40 visitors/week.


9. Judge’s Report: The Judge reminded the audience about the Hazardous Household Waste disposal Program scheduled for Sept. 12


10. Comments from Department Heads:
CSEPP: The 2010 calendar bid from Thoroughbred Printing was accepted. Nine emergency Towers have been constructed and are in the process of being equipped with communication gear.

11. Comments from Magistrates: Dr. Tudor recommended that the County road information be put on CD and the original paper documents be stored in a fireproof safe. Magistrate Barger praised all aspects of the Battle Reenactment. Magistrate Combs encouraged all to attend the September program of the LWVBMC “Long-Term Trends & Public Policy: Are we prepared for the future?

12. Comments from Audience: Howard Bowden embellished the comment on LWVBMC program giving date, time, and location.

Adjourned: 10:31 a.m.