County officials approve $18K jail medical bill and $1M FEMA reimbursement

The Knott County Fiscal Court convened on March 18, 2024, to address various financial matters and updates regarding county operations. The meeting began with a review of the jail's medical expenses, which have seen a notable increase. The cost for medical services provided by West Kentucky Correctional Health Care rose to $8,000, marking a significant rise from previous amounts.

Following this discussion, the court reviewed claims related to election supplies, totaling $4,333. The court members engaged in a brief dialogue about the claims before moving to a vote. A motion to approve the claims list was made by Call Craft and seconded by Rick Thomas, with the motion passing unanimously.

Next on the agenda was the treasurer's report presented by Kevin. He reported the cash balances for various funds as of January: the general fund had $805,245.05, the road fund had $559,832.55, the jail fund stood at $40,358.72, and the LGA fund totaled $1,233,590.93. Notably, FEMA had reimbursed the county $1,097,403.58 since the last meeting, and all previously approved bills had been settled.

A motion to approve the treasurer's report was made by Calvin Wallace and seconded by Brent Smith, with the motion also passing without opposition.

In summary, the meeting focused on financial updates, including rising medical costs for the jail and the approval of claims and the treasurer's report, reflecting the county's ongoing fiscal management and accountability.