Allen Company snags Wilderness Road Project

OBSERVER CORPS REPORT
AGENCY: Madison County Fiscal Court
DATE: November 10, 2009
REPORTER: Howard Bowden
 
Convened 9:35 a.m. at Madison County Fiscal Courtroom.  All present.
 
Minutes were approved.
 
Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer was absent; report will be given next meeting
 
Order of Business:
 
1. Proclamation - Diabetes Month - Paula Hollan, Kim DeCosta: November is designated as Diabetes Month with Nov. 14 as World Diabetes Day. The emphasis is on making people aware of the disease, one half of those that have it do not know it, and having people take control of it. 
 
2. Appointment - Road Commissioner -  Jimmy Marcum reappointed.
 
3. Appointment - Valley View Ferry Board - Roger Barger reappointed.
 
4. Appointments - Nuisance/Grievance Board - Dr. Paula Mionchi reappointed.
 
5. 2010 Calendar - List of holiday days county offices will be closed. Dr.Tudor brought up the fact that this equates to a half month of paid vacation for county employees. The Court struck Columbus Day.
 
6. Judge’s Report - A bid for work on the Wilderness Road Project was awarded to the Allen Company.
 
7. Comments from Department Heads -  The Sheriff explained that the deputies people see directing traffic in the area around the Depot are off duty and being paid $40/hour by the Depot and his office is receiving $20/car.
Planning issued permits for $8.3M in construction projects, $1.9M in single family dwelling starts and 120 building permits in the third quarter.
 
8. Comments from Magistrates - Dr Tudor referred to the $87K grant from the state for litter pick up, mentioned at the last meeting, and expressed concern that this money will eventually dry up. He emphasized the need for our citizens not to litter. He requested a report from KY River Foothills and Hopes Wings at the next meeting.
Roger Barger brought up the fact that the new I-75 exit 95 exchange is still 5-7 years down the pike. He reemphasized that the age for fishing at the Whitehall Lake is 13 and under and must be accompanied by an adult.
Harold Botner reported that the College Hill boat ramp is being used.
Larry Combs stated that the KY River Foothills bus program needs more publicity. 
 
9. Comments from the Audience- None