Court enters executive session; approves multiple personnel actions on return

Pike County Fiscal Court voted to enter executive session under KRS 68.810 (paragraphs C and F) to discuss pending litigation and specific personnel matters; legal counsel Troy explained the statutory basis before the vote. After the court returned to open session, Judge Jones read and the court approved a bundle of personnel items: acknowledgements of resignations (Michael Hilton effective Aug. 8, 2026; Trey Morris effective Sept. 7, 2026), hires (Jimmy Seth Kiser as floodplain coordinator trainee; John McAnallen, Homer Lee, Aiden Wolford, Matthew Dotson for solid waste roles) and internal moves and promotions including Kevin Mericle to Solid Waste Coordinator and planned retirement dates for Chuck Morley.

The personnel package was approved by roll call. The court recorded effective dates for hires and moves and instructed human resources and the treasurer to process payroll and position changes.