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Court members approved adding the road formerly known as East Service Road back into the county road list under the requested name Cravens Road (approximately 0.261 miles in District 5). The court approved adding Dandy Lane (0.186 miles, District 2) into the system on a motion by Magistrate Garner and second; that motion passed by voice vote.

The court also approved adding Womack Road (increasing from 0.261 miles to 0.474 miles, District 4) to the county list. County staff noted paperwork had been submitted and that because Womack Road involves a discontinuance or reclassification issue, it will require a second reading and public posting of signs; staff said they will brief the court on that process at the next meeting.

Magistrates voted on each road addition by voice and recorded the motions as passed. Staff explained that in some cases a road that has not been maintained for four years may be considered discontinued and the court must follow statutory recording and posting requirements when reclassifying or reinstating roads into the county system.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Russell County Fiscal Court, April 14, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Russell County Fiscal Court voted to add Cravens Road (East Service Road), Dandy Lane and Womack Road to the county road system; the court said a second reading and posted notices will be required for any discontinuance steps for the roads cited as previously unmaintained.","taxTitle","Russell County, Kentucky","taxId",73302,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605630,"Fiscal Court approves application to test rubberized (tire-modified) asphalt on one mile of county road",112,2058000,2170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985413-4d4fc37e05c7f436846094ffd7f351e9&start=2058&end=2170","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985413-4d4fc37e05c7f436846094ffd7f351e9/thumbnail_2058000.jpg","/articles/6605630/Russell-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-Court-approves-application-to-test-rubberized-tire-modified-asphalt-on-one-mile-of-county-road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605630-a484f94e747a3ec40e6e2e5392852979/orig.mp4?Expires=1777114065&Signature=NAA2ER1GcNK~vs~lVki-a0ytHiyc4xb5ZzaJBm7vkggxgLbrhguZgNKCQVoERCgTW8seUokGt8MXZF7xU8KNlaZX8u-2n5tqMFyidACLm6eXA7uYD0i7O~SmByZAtzPYNn~VrEFzv~YhbV7ECkwno7iUfjNigWpTm4HEdy8CfAEdqzprLSO63zjBSZ-bDy-17XTwrK2PbHx1PXdiIOctHHfikbsoI2PrJjij0V-4J2LpPi6ft65hktzdJIramwJV9wvmUAZnsa8FFUAyucTodlGDatMP2oHbERJ0KJDloMV95CPrnznjUtZxAnoQMyHZg-mmbH199FGE-scWVNZydA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Russell County Fiscal Court voted April 14 to approve a resolution authorizing the county to apply for a state program that funds rubberized or tire-modified asphalt for one mile of roadway as a pilot.

Susan, who prepared the application for the county, told the court that only four projects in Kentucky were chosen in the prior year and that the grant requires constructing a full mile to compare performance against conventional asphalt. She said the material is more expensive than standard blacktop but could reduce long-term maintenance costs if it performs as expected. The court approved a motion to apply for the program by voice vote.

If awarded, the county must pave a full mile to be eligible and would gain a baseline for future decisions about using the material on other county roads. No specific road was named during the recorded discussion; county staff will proceed with the application and notify the court of any award and proposed project location.

The resolution passed on a motion brought before the court at the April 14 meeting. The applicant said local examples include a segment beside a Pulaski County road near Hobby Lobby and a project previously funded in Adair County (2018).","Susan, a county applicant, told the Russell County Fiscal Court she applied for a rubberized-asphalt grant; the court approved a resolution to apply for the program, which funds one mile of tire-modified (rubberized) asphalt as a pilot.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605634,"Operator of Russell County sober-living homes asks fiscal court for opioid-settlement support; court asks staff to craft monitoring process",631,949000,1580000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985413-4d4fc37e05c7f436846094ffd7f351e9&start=949&end=1580","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985413-4d4fc37e05c7f436846094ffd7f351e9/thumbnail_949000.jpg","/articles/6605634/Russell-County/Kentucky/Operator-of-Russell-County-sober-living-homes-asks-fiscal-court-for-opioid-settlement-support-court-asks-staff-to-craft-monitoring-process","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605634-6fcbb68feb451c6f0e4480d69328604a/orig.mp4?Expires=1777114065&Signature=IdWv7j82Cg2XeHCT5xRTn~Roz6XC0QCM0uyP9pvbgyMZ5SQLFEYKp2k9ZzblRmvUI1TFrkff7yzP9mQYzMufH90SkRAKBReZd5Uix4RH-f04iHFthRc1GM0ojlJNUERl4tRFuCGir51WYkuimSxh-eq6S4uW246SpQIiKrPkKExmSM8TSqgH5EitZRn9sUbTs-nvVPFlmcBENJjKsx~evje-dnl2UzQsqUvck5IFZu0FFZYCRaR65H7ZM~G2qoQdMW-26X9N5UeyTxaB5OePtj2tjBzEj2ml76dkzfoDCkq~d-q8~JATOMVRx8O0gB8Ri-DOLNRzVC51iyxLIMWM9Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rick Robbins told the Russell County Fiscal Court on April 14 that his sober-living operation in Russell Springs now houses 14 men and asked the court to consider $10,000 to help pay operating costs, such as utilities and appliance replacement.

Robbins described his program as privately funded and focused on helping residents obtain jobs and regain family relationships after treatment. He said many residents “do qualify on the opiate stuff” and that his houses are in Russell Springs; he offered to provide receipts and progress reports if the court provided funds.

Court members and staff raised questions about whether opioid-settlement funds may be used for the purposes Robbins requested, particularly transportation and ongoing utility payments. A county official said such expenditures could be allowable but would require a monitoring apparatus and documentation demonstrating that the funds were spent according to the settlement’s rules. The official also recommended that, rather than provide a lump-sum payment to Robbins, the court could pay vendor bills directly (for example, utility or water bills) and require receipts and ongoing monitoring.

Robbins said he would be willing to accept direct payment for utilities and to turn in receipts. Court members asked him to provide contact information, return next month with documentation and site photos, and share records that show residents’ eligibility for opioid-related assistance programs. Members discussed developing a standard process for reviewing similar requests in the future so the court has a programmatic approach rather than ad hoc approvals.

No formal appropriation or award was made at the meeting. Court members said they were generally sympathetic and likely to support assistance if staff and the county attorney could design a monitoring and payment mechanism consistent with legal requirements and the county’s reporting obligations.","Rick Robbins, who operates four sober-living residences in Russell Springs, asked the Russell County Fiscal Court for $10,000 from opioid-related funds to cover utilities and other operating costs. The court signaled willingness to help but asked staff to develop a system for monitoring and reimbursement before authorizing expenditures.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6605637,"Russell County Fiscal Court holds first reading of $14.5 million budget; discusses hazardous-duty pay and approves $100,000 transfer to jail",358,467000,825000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2985413-4d4fc37e05c7f436846094ffd7f351e9&start=467&end=825","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2985413-4d4fc37e05c7f436846094ffd7f351e9/thumbnail_467000.jpg","/articles/6605637/Russell-County/Kentucky/Russell-County-Fiscal-Court-holds-first-reading-of-145-million-budget-discusses-hazardous-duty-pay-and-approves-100000-transfer-to-jail","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605637-9ceaef9e496bc34ec000b7b6add10339/orig.mp4?Expires=1777114066&Signature=eohWGCyo7zpgIW2Zc94vsGKxtEoad~TBX26U0Mkga2GvMZaR-FJXiVX8DisjnEvT3CFu40Phwb4yyDhIPWTV2n~YqJSvTgaFi2kmLF3WSJa7p7nmfkwaHvE1kfgwzf32GD8ggm24F~-Gb4aCwHGh09zkyAci35UgQBIajUf38egCH-6rLXStvzTGwgZlNNOSBfJ2z77wu3XrLY-dhZPJcdMfbrUCI3V655Km70wsedoRx8NoghzGGlOxVjozluF5ZPyrDe87V6elDKF6RmwAW9Qd94pQwlfGTnCDGMiOnbsTVhXCivYy00HSTLzRUhqLYL0MtQBBuCv-O2GaimFh~g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Russell County Fiscal Court on April 14 completed a first reading of its fiscal year 2025–26 budget, which the court presented with a total appropriation of $14,535,914 across multiple funds, and discussed how to cover recurring hazardous-duty pay and other rising expenses.

The budget document, read aloud during the meeting, lists the general fund at $4,766,136, the road fund at $1,932,471, the jail fund at $2,285,106, an ARPA fund of $719,010 and an opioid settlement account fund at $617,453, among other line items. The document states the ordinance \"shall be published in a local newspaper by title and summary within 30 days following adoption\" and that it becomes effective upon passage and publication. The reading was presented as the first reading; no final adoption vote was taken at the meeting.

Court members spent significant time discussing hazardous-duty pay for county employees. Court members said the county has seen insurance cost increases and that the budget committee must determine a sustainable approach so hazardous-duty payments are not a one-time allocation. Court members asked budget committee members Nikki and Steve to provide figures so any changes can be incorporated before the final vote. Court staff noted changes between first and second readings must be communicated quickly because the Department for Local Government (DLG) and the state local finance officer must sign off, and the second reading and publication deadlines create a 30-day timeline for the county to finalize changes.

On recurring expenditures, the court approved a motion giving county offices authority to pay routine monthly bills, including utility bills, so payments can be handled without bringing each voucher to the court. That authorization was passed by voice vote.

The court also approved a transfer of $100,000 from the general fund to the jail fund for jail expenses. The motion to transfer funds was made and seconded during the meeting and recorded as passed.

The county clerk/staff emphasized that if the court decides to add recurring hazardous-duty payments after the first reading, staff would need the details within about a week so the changes can be reflected in the finalized budget and routed to the DLG for approval.

Votes at the meeting included routine approvals of minutes and bills and the budget’s first reading (no adoption). The court indicated it could hold a special (called) meeting if it needed to revise the proposed budget before the second reading.

The fiscal court scheduled follow-up work: the budget committee will supply numbers for potential hazardous-duty pay, and county staff will prepare revised line items if the court decides to add recurring payments before the second reading. No final appropriations or policy changes were adopted at this first reading.","At its April 14 meeting the Russell County Fiscal Court completed a first reading of the fiscal 2025–26 budget totaling $14,535,914, discussed options for recurring hazardous-duty pay, authorized recurring utility payments, and approved a $100,000 transfer from the general fund to the jail.","actionData","errors"]

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