BENTON – [VIDEO FOLLOWS REPORT] Marshall County Fiscal Court met in regular session Tuesday, February 21, 2017.
Riley Road
Bobby Dietz with BFW Engineers and Danny Dyke representing First Missionary Baptist Church, appeared before the court to explain the church’s re-location to the 641 by-pass next to the Methodist Church and Riley Road. Construction should begin sometime this summer and the question is how they will get in and out of the new facility. They would like the main entrance to be on Riley Road.
Dietz said they would like to add a left turn lane out to Hwy. 641 and a left turn lane into their new entrance on Riley Road which would require widening Riley Road past their new entrance approximately 30 feet east. Drainage improvements are also needed in that area.
An estimate for the widening is approximately $72,000 and they would like to share some of the cost with the county. Judge Kevin Neal asked for some numbers on the amount of traffic on the road. Marshall County Road Department doesn’t have any money in this year’s budget to partner with them on this project. Neal suggested everyone involved meet along with District 1 engineers and a date will be set.
Com-Care
Jim Duke, President and owner of Com-Care spoke to the court about his company, formed in 2009. Com-Care specializes in rural EMS managing ambulance services smaller and larger than Marshall County. They currently operate in Ohio County, Logan County, Todd County and Caldwell County.
Duke said they would partner with local government to operate the Marshall County ambulance service. They would be a manager, not an owner Duke said.
“We’re a strong partner that supports emergency management everywhere we’re at”, Duke said. “Marshall County has a good ambulance service so this is something we’re very interested in and attracted to because you already have the foundation for a good service, you’ve got good people, you’ve got good equipment and you own it, that’s a big plus for you.”
Duke addressed paramedic training saying they offer satellite training and hope to offer one in Marshall County for the next training program.
The current extended agreement with the hospital runs until March 31st.
CORRESPONDENCE
World Coon Hunt
The annual event held in Hardin has the largest payout of any kennel club for first place in the amount of $47,500 with 1,000 entries that, according to organizers, is a $1.5 million economic impact to the county. The Fiscal Court approved a $750 donation to the event which provides a banner at the tennis center and logo added to World Hunt ads. The event takes place March 13-18.
Aurora events
Upcoming events in Aurora include four bowfishing tournaments with the Kentucky State Tournament taking place April 8-9. The organizers asked if the county would continue to furnish dumpsters for the event and a donation in the amount of $500 was approved.
Community Review ad
The court approved a half page ad in The Lake New’s Community Review in the amount of $429.56.
OLD BUSINESS
County uniform bid
Deputy Judge Brad Warning addressed an issue with a bid received after the deadline that was tracked through UPS and it was determined the bid can be considered due to a delay in delivery by UPS. The three bids received did not include all county uniforms specified for bid but most do appear on their webpages. They will take a closer look at each bid and the webpages before making a decision.
Payday delay/mandatory deposit
County department heads were asked to convey the information to their employees on the new pay date that will begin July 1st, delaying the check by one week to July 7th and from there, paydays will fall on the 7th and 22nd of each month. Mixed feelings on this were received with employees concerned over the one week with no pay when the new pay dates begin.
Discussions were held on ways to help alleviate the week without pay. The court hopes that the advance notice will allow employees time to come up with options to cover the week with out pay which the court plans to provide.
Mandatory direct deposits will be set up when the new pay dates go into effect to cut down on paper checks and create an opportunity to email pay stubs, cutting down on expenses and labor.
Rescue Squad sonar equipment
The Rescue Squad sonar equipment broke and a grant has been submitted for the purchase of new equipment to replace it. A special called meeting created a resolution so the application for the grant could be filed by the deadline. If the application is approved, the funds might not be available until September and due to boating season about to begin, the court approved the funds to purchase the sonar equipment at approximately $35,000.
E911 travel expenses
Dale Edmondson, 911 Director at Campbell County, will be coming to Marshall County to answer questions at the March 21st Fiscal Court meeting presentation about 911 funding. The court approved paying Edmondson’s expenses to make the trip to Marshall County.
Clarification
The Jonathon Creek Water District board appointment of Kara Wilson will fill the unexpired term of Mr. Lovett that runs through June 30, 2018.
NEW BUSINESS
Interlocal Agreement
Judge/Executive Kevin Neal addressed correspondence between Benton City Attorney Zach Brien to Marshall County Attorney Jeff Edwards concerning the Interlocal Cooperative Agreement between the county and City of Benton in which Brien expressed concerns that the county is no longer willing to supply assistance to the City of Benton.
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Sanitation District #1
A notice of violation was received from the Energy and Environment Cabinet, Division of Water which Judge Neal said was not surprising. They are awaiting fund authorization approvals and will move forward with engineering to identify costs.
Memo of Agreement
Randolph and Betty Shoda and James and Linette Leffelman, property owners on Victor Darnell Road, have drainage issues and the road department will clean out some of the creek rock to prevent the road from flooding every time it rains, according to Road Superintendent Wendy Greer. Greer met with the Division of Water and it has been turned over to the Corp of Engineeers.
Cemetery Board
Bob Johnson has resigned his position on the Cemetery Board after serving since it’s inception. A recommendation was made for Steve Starks to fill Johnson’s position which the court approved.
Mowing bid
The court approved the bid advertisement for county mowing. The state mowing schedule was addressed, with commissioners disappointed in the timing of last year’s mowing which came after important events and holidays such as the 400 Mile Yard Sale, Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. The court hopes the state schedule will accommodate those important events in the county more appropriately by mowing before and not after.
Sheriff’s Audit
The court approved the Sheriff’s Audit for year end 12-31-15.
Treasurer’s Report
The court approved th Treasurer’s Report, Appropriation Transfer and Payment of Bills.
CLOSED SESSION
Court convened into closed session to discuss a motion filed by a park employee appealing a termination. Following the closed session, the court voted to uphold termination of the employee.