Franklin County Fiscal Court approves magisterial district change, requests planning hearing and hires two staff
March 06, 2026 | Franklin County, Kentucky
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Franklin County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller presided over a July 31 special meeting of the Franklin County Fiscal Court where the court approved several personnel decisions and land-use items.
The court unanimously approved a second reading of an ordinance adjusting magisterial districts after an amendment removing Bypass Plaza Drive and Upper/Lower Cove Spring Park from the Third District and placing them in the Fourth District. Squire J.W. Blackburn moved the second reading and approval, and Squire Sherry Sebastian seconded; the motion passed with Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Tracy, Tanner, Whisman and Judge Michael Mueller voting in favor.
The court also approved a resolution asking the Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission to hold a hearing to amend Franklin County Code of Ordinances Section 155.010 (Definitions) to prohibit invasive plant materials in landscape buffer strips. Squire Blackburn moved the resolution and Squire Sebastian seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
On procedural and personnel matters, the court voted to receive notice of a decision from the State Local Debt Officer (formal acknowledgement only) and tabled the proposed appointment of Jay Patel to the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission (Hotel Association seat). The court then voted to enter a closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) for discussions that might lead to appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee; after returning to open session the court authorized two hires.
Squire J.W. Blackburn moved, and Squire Sherry Sebastian seconded, hiring Richard Sandifer as Code Enforcement Officer; the court recorded a unanimous vote in favor. Later, Squire Eric Whisman moved and Squire Scotty Tracy seconded hiring Allison Hall as Solid Waste Coordinator; that motion also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:28 p.m. on a motion by Squire Blackburn, seconded by Squire Sebastian.
The minutes record motions, seconds and unanimous votes for the actions described but contain no verbatim debate or public comment on these items.
The court unanimously approved a second reading of an ordinance adjusting magisterial districts after an amendment removing Bypass Plaza Drive and Upper/Lower Cove Spring Park from the Third District and placing them in the Fourth District. Squire J.W. Blackburn moved the second reading and approval, and Squire Sherry Sebastian seconded; the motion passed with Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Tracy, Tanner, Whisman and Judge Michael Mueller voting in favor.
The court also approved a resolution asking the Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission to hold a hearing to amend Franklin County Code of Ordinances Section 155.010 (Definitions) to prohibit invasive plant materials in landscape buffer strips. Squire Blackburn moved the resolution and Squire Sebastian seconded; the motion carried unanimously.
On procedural and personnel matters, the court voted to receive notice of a decision from the State Local Debt Officer (formal acknowledgement only) and tabled the proposed appointment of Jay Patel to the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission (Hotel Association seat). The court then voted to enter a closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) for discussions that might lead to appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee; after returning to open session the court authorized two hires.
Squire J.W. Blackburn moved, and Squire Sherry Sebastian seconded, hiring Richard Sandifer as Code Enforcement Officer; the court recorded a unanimous vote in favor. Later, Squire Eric Whisman moved and Squire Scotty Tracy seconded hiring Allison Hall as Solid Waste Coordinator; that motion also passed unanimously. The meeting adjourned at 1:28 p.m. on a motion by Squire Blackburn, seconded by Squire Sebastian.
The minutes record motions, seconds and unanimous votes for the actions described but contain no verbatim debate or public comment on these items.
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