Court says 30 minutes of barking equals 'nuisance'

OBSERVER CORPS REPORT
AGENCY: Madison County Fiscal Court
DATE: September 22, 2009
REPORTER: Howard Bowden
 
Convened 9:34 a.m. at Madison County Courtroom.  All Present.
 
Minutes were approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: The fund balance on 07/31/09 was $6,042,028.09.This included the original budget plus surplus from prior year and amendments. On 09/22/09 it is $6,014,728.51. The total receipts received since July for all  funds is $11,471,880.46, which is 20.6 percent of the original budget. The total appropriations since July are $5,457,151.95 which is 9.8 percent of the original budget. From July to September, we are 16.6 percent through the budget year.
 
Order of Business:
 
1. 2nd Reading Ordinance 09-08 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.
 
2. 2nd Reading 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 six cannon. The County’s match is $110K.
 
3. Pay Resolution- Northern Madison County Sewer District for the last draw for $12,849 on the Executive Park Sewer Project.
 
4. Proposed Amendment - Ordinance 01-04 decreases the time a dog barks consistently from one hour to 30 minutes to be declared a nuisance.
 
5. Proposed Amendment - Madison County Subdivision Regulation - adds the definition “Public Street or Roadway - Any street or roadway that is maintained by the County, City, or State Road department using public funds”.
 
6.Resolution 09-07 Kentucky Economic Development - County to provide a letter of support for Sherman Williams application to increase the size of their facility. Will provide 20 to 30 new jobs.
 
7. Road Department #2 Agreement - The County is leasing a presently unused office space for $150/month.
 
8. Judge’s Report - The County magazine will be out September 30; Barnes Mill Road is still being held up by utility company’s failure to move lines; Whitehall Shrine- 1.3 miles of walking/biking trail is completed; tax bills will be mailed out end of September.

9. Comments from Department Heads - None
 
10. Comments from Magistrates -Dr Tudor encouraged people to contribute to Hope's Wings noting the apparent increase of abuse during financially difficult times. Mr. Botner reported that the paving of College Hill Road and boat ramp have been completed. Mr. Coombs proposed paying the copay for County employees flu shots and the possibility of free shots.
 
11. Comments from the Audience- None
 
12. Pay Claims and Approve Transfers
 
Adjournment: 10 a.m.