Votes at a glance: Franklin County Fiscal Court approves reports, grants, contracts and hires firefighter

The Franklin County Fiscal Court voted unanimously on a series of routine actions during its July 19, 2023 meeting, approving minutes, receiving financial reports, authorizing agreements and grant applications, and completing a personnel hire.

Squire Sherry Sebastian, Squire J.W. Blackburn, Squire Kelly Dycus, Squire Scotty Tracy, Squire Richard Tanner and Squire Eric Whisman voted in favor of the motions alongside County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller on the record. County Attorney Max Comley and Fiscal Court Clerk Kim Cox were present; the transcript records no public comment or extended debate on the actions.

Key approvals and recorded motions

- Approval of minutes from the July 6, 2023 regular meeting (motion by Squire Sherry Sebastian; second by Squire Scotty Tracy). The motion passed with all members recorded in favor.

- Authorization to receive the County Clerk’s Quarterly Report ending June 30, 2023 (motion by Squire Richard Tanner; second by Squire Sherry Sebastian). Motion passed unanimously.

- Agreement approved with Life Check Systems (motion by Squire Sherry Sebastian; second by Squire Kelly Dycus). Motion passed unanimously.

- Resolution approved regarding the Farmdale Sanitation District Interceptor Sewer System Phase I-a Project (referenced as 2022 HUD CDBG Application #22-042) (motion by Squire Sherry Sebastian; second by Squire Tanner). Motion passed unanimously.

- Authorization to file an application for grant funds with the They Leary Firefighter Foundation (as written in the record) for the Franklin County Fire Department, and approval of a subscription agreement for preplanning and hydrant software (motion by Squire Kelly Dycus; second by Squire Eric Whisman). Motions passed unanimously.

- Authorization to advertise bids for Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) (motion by Squire Sherry Sebastian; second by Squire Eric Whisman). Motion passed unanimously.

- Treasurer’s fourth-quarter fiscal year-end financial statement for the twelve months ending June 30, 2023, and the Treasurer’s financial statement for fiscal year ending June 30, 2023, were received and accepted (motions by Squire Sherry Sebastian; second by Squire Eric Whisman). Motions passed unanimously.

- Approval of budget transfers for Fiscal Year 2023–2024 (motion by Squire Sherry Sebastian; second by Squire Eric Whisman). Motion passed unanimously.

- The court authorized entering a closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(f) for discussions that might lead to appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee, then returned to open session by unanimous vote.

- Following return to open session, the court authorized hiring Kolby Tucker as a firefighter (motion by Squire J.W. Blackburn; second by Squire Kelly Dycus). Motion passed unanimously.

- The court adjourned at 11:36 a.m. (motion by Squire J.W. Blackburn; second by Squire Kelly Dycus).