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Appointments: The court reappointed or appointed members to local boards. The clerk read nominations for the Angles Ford (name as read in the packet) appointment and the ethics board. Appointments announced during the meeting included Billy Bridal (reappointment), Paul Aaron (nomination to a seat previously held by Mike Selby), and ethics board nominees Aaron Pointer, Michelle Roy, Jenny Smith and Ryan Vaughn. Motions for the appointments were made and approved by voice vote.

Opioid funds and staffing: Court members discussed using opioid-settlement funds for a joint position to assist the county attorney; the court indicated it had applicants and authorized the judge to offer the position (motion made and approved by voice vote). The county referenced existing opioid-account funds and a proposed joint arrangement to cover the position.

Bicentennial and event contracts: The judge presented two contracts for bicentennial events (a hot-air balloon vendor and an entertainer). The contracts will be funded by community donations; court members authorized the judge to sign them.

Eli volunteer fire department: The court heard a presentation that the Eli Fire Department received a FEMA award of roughly $450,000 for a new tanker truck but must provide a 5% match (about $22,000). A motion was made and seconded to contribute $10,000 from county funds to help the department meet the match requirement. The motion was debated, several magistrates spoke to equity among volunteer departments, and the court proceeded to a recorded vote. Meeting remarks indicate mixed votes among magistrates during roll call; the court moved forward after the vote and participants commented that District 3 residents would appreciate the contribution. The meeting transcript does not provide a clear, fully attributed roll-call tally in the record provided here; staff were directed to follow up on payment and invoicing details.

Airport and other contracts: The airport board recommended Travis Dixon for lawn maintenance at the county airport; the court approved the board recommendation by motion. The court also approved two small-event contracts for the bicentennial (hot-air balloon and entertainer) and said donations cover their cost.

Ending: Staff were instructed to prepare contract documents, process appointment paperwork and coordinate next steps for the opioid-funded position and the Eli Fire Department payment; invoices and supporting billings were to be routed through the county treasurer.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Russell County Fiscal Court, May 12, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The fiscal court confirmed multiple board appointments, authorized a county position funded in part by opioid-settlement funds, approved bicentennial contracts, and approved a $10,000 allocation to the Eli volunteer fire department to help match a FEMA tanker-truck grant.","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},6562529,"Russell County approves road bids, accepts KYTC FlexRoads recommendations and awards public works contracts",212,834000,1046000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3274687-6ba65f1037860b22e43fef22536f4200&start=834&end=1046","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3274687-6ba65f1037860b22e43fef22536f4200/thumbnail_834000.jpg","/articles/6562529/Russell-County/Kentucky/Russell-County-approves-road-bids-accepts-KYTC-FlexRoads-recommendations-and-awards-public-works-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562529-c69defaaa6595306393184cb9f77449b/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307865&Signature=eNeb1aATktNRMbWuzZK1l6xDJVl3nbUZyAIvFWSNblTj9gL0nR-M-sUfs2c3UIi8-dbNBlk~s6kf8I6DETH1~~SupTl7a3uuFvE~QehfdosmxUodBI3Cuk1vDGe6RyOjcLs~pEpPR3Cwb7c~9qP2BFCj2txAo0F7dNZYtSBAIFlvzh9oamdXOOkesHOwGpbQ6nM1RLwcMjGaN4kjnK7ODcoJESUfksBfyuKZSEXEnKaMfV~RAvGaxnkhFOzhorBB4gxTvzwUbkG6oenwK2sM-fjNrygqwylkHLvHVXroOscd09mhSPtDCsj-Q6P0jSRoURpdGp8dl6usgcFo185mJw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Russell County Fiscal Court approved participation in the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet county road aid (CRA) program and moved forward multiple procurement awards and road maintenance contracts during its meeting.

The court passed a resolution confirming participation in the CRA program and authorized the county judge to sign the required memorandum of agreement. The court also reviewed KYTC District 8's FlexRoads recommendations for the county; staff presented three state-recommended resurfacing projects totaling 3.491 miles and reported the county's FlexRoads allocation at $340,508. Staff said they would submit photographs (sign, pre-construction and post-construction) as required by the state for final ranking and selection.

On procurement, the court accepted bids and awarded contracts and vendor approvals across several categories:
- Janitorial and laundry supplies: Norvex (current vendor) and Kerr Workplace Solutions were both accepted to provide supplies and services.
- Crushed stone/rock: The court accepted multiple quarry bidders (Rogers Group, Gaddy's and others) with supplier-specific prices discussed; the court approved dual awards with the understanding the road foreman will specify vendor selection for each delivery.
- Chip-and-seal and hot-mix paving: Bids were considered from local and regional providers (including Gatties, Rogers Group, Selby Asphalt Maintenance); the court accepted vendors and noted mileage- and site-based pricing tiers and an asphalt price-index adjustment in hot mix pricing.
- Road oil and asphalt-related materials: Hudson Oil's pricing for RS-2 and other oils was reviewed and accepted; Premier (current provider) and White Oil bids for fuel were considered and the court moved to accept the lowest responsive bidder on fuel.
- Equipment/services: Selby Asphalt Maintenance was approved to provide asphalt maintenance and emergency road services with job-by-job quotes recommended, plus standard terms for approvals by the road foreman.

The court also accepted a low bid recommendation for airport lawn maintenance from Travis Dixon on the airport board's recommendation.

Court members and staff discussed logistics for acceptance: county responsibility for purchasing oil and stone for chip-and-seal; minimum-haul and per-ton mileage charges; and the requirement that the road foreman or designated official approve individual repair orders.

Ending: Staff said they will finalize contract documents with the accepted vendors and submit the FlexRoads packet to KYTC this week for ranking and final allocations.","The fiscal court approved county participation in the KYTC county road aid program, accepted District 8 FlexRoads resurfacing recommendations worth $340,508 in flex funds, and awarded multiple public-works and supply contracts including janitorial supplies, crushed stone, chip-and-seal, hot mix and fuel providers.",{"_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},6562534,"Russell County fiscal court adopts FY2026 budget and hears first reading of amendment to jail fund",182,416000,598000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3274687-6ba65f1037860b22e43fef22536f4200&start=416&end=598","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3274687-6ba65f1037860b22e43fef22536f4200/thumbnail_416000.jpg","/articles/6562534/Russell-County/Kentucky/Russell-County-fiscal-court-adopts-FY2026-budget-and-hears-first-reading-of-amendment-to-jail-fund","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6562534-73d03f2c46d45397a1aad1451bbc7cd4/orig.mp4?Expires=1775307865&Signature=fWzroZMpjZtI2hNwJmywm87rw~lusDjxq2Id2adoa4ABCQ5aE1qYlOZ9qSGiOF-njV9L2paSd0iyKpdihfLDs6yOrvatwsgg1TPHKCziXyHBBaV4bKq1QCSlTsdljsG7mDSViD-VqpOuhgA142gVhzXXQ5zLtjtx2sRUuCWs6No3KJUWVSzv5kOn128abG2wHEHNHEZ~avYDpAjrZYOlqcQISSoT83p8xbWOoXhWUmB38RCtwpwkROxGYp34QbtzHXoUv3tQaCkYvAyykRY~iTaVRYmZR9Bbs5MjTbYAhZWuVaixFBhNMy5oegIqvvDUvCdAnpkBMfZXIv8WMe8T2g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Russell County Fiscal Court adopted an ordinance approving the county's fiscal year 2026 budget in a unanimous second-reading vote, formalizing appropriations across the general, road, jail and multiple special funds.

The ordinance, read at the meeting, lists the principal appropriations: General Fund $4,766,136; Road Fund $1,932,471; Jail Fund $2,285,106; Local Government Economic Assistance (LGA) Fund $19,900; ASAP Fund $135,000; Emergency Shelter Fund $9,606; ARPA Fund $719,010; Tourism Fund $400,000; Dispatch Fund $696,585; Airport General Fund $327,600; Airport Project Fund $2,009,831; Airport Fuel Fund $94,075; ADC Fund $97,643; Opioid Settlement Account $617,453; Clerk Storage Account $125,498.

The ordinance requires publication by title and summary in the local newspaper within 30 days and takes effect upon passage and publication, per the language read into the record.

The court voted on the second reading after a motion to adopt was made and seconded; the judge asked for voice votes and the clerk recorded the ayes.

Separately, the court took a first reading of a budget amendment for fiscal year 2024'5 (amendment language as presented) that would add unbudgeted receipts and corresponding appropriations for the jail fund. The amendment as read increases jail receipts by itemized amounts: $22,722.42 (unnamed source), $51,301.34 (state inmates), and $155,003 (other county inmates), with total additional receipts presented as $116,136.79 (figure as read in the packet) to be placed in reserve for transfer. The court noted this was the first reading and that statutory notice requirements applied.

Also on the financial side of the meeting, the court approved a transfer of $75,000 from the General Fund to the Jail Fund by motion and voice vote.

The court conducted routine approvals earlier in the meeting, including acceptance of minutes, payment of bills and receipt reports from the detention center and sheriff's office for April; those items were handled by motion and voice votes.

Ending: The fiscal court indicated staff would complete required publication steps and return for the budget amendment's second reading per local procedures.","The Russell County Fiscal Court adopted its fiscal year 2026 budget at second reading, approving appropriations across general, road, jail and special funds. The court also heard a first reading of a budget amendment increasing jail receipts and appropriations tied to county and state inmate revenues.","actionData","errors"]

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