Fiscal court approves routine consent items, personnel moves and treasurer’s business

At its June 23 meeting the Pike County Fiscal Court approved a package of routine consent and administrative items.

The court acknowledged receipt of the Pike County Conservation District Budget and Annual Plan of Work for FY27. It authorized purchase of a replacement copier for the judge’s office after a presentation by Greg Bidds, who said the office will need heavy printing capacity for upcoming flood-mitigation home buyouts. The court also adopted completed and scheduled work orders and discussed procurement of slot-mounted illuminated road-closure signs to help warn residents of temporary closures caused by drilling rigs and paving work.

Personnel actions approved on the record included moving Columbus Harmon to heavy equipment operator, hiring Josh Little for special crew work, granting William Church up to 180 days unpaid leave under administrative code, moving Danny Dewey to mower operator with benefits, and extending the floodplain coordinator’s employment through Dec. 31, 2026. The treasurer (Frankie) presented the sheriff and clerk’s 2550 report for May 2026, a FY26–27 salary schedule that includes a 2.7% cost-of-living increase effective June 21, authorization of lodging/registration checks for the Governor’s Local Issues Conference (Aug. 19–21), and standing orders to pay pool managers $2,000 each per month for three months. The court approved the treasurer’s monthly financial statement and the expenditure approval list dated June 23.

Motions for these items were made and approved by roll-call vote. The court also heard a community announcement about a July community day and fireworks at Wolfitt Community Park.