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Solid‑waste staff reported two properties requiring cleanup: 41 Mark Street, cited for a burned trailer and several vehicles, and 358 Prather Road, where occupants had begun cleanup but had not finished. A motion to authorize cleanup of the two properties was made by Mr. Wheeldon and seconded by Mr. Strunk; the court approved the cleanup orders by voice vote.

The road department asked the court to approve the road list for repair and maintenance; the court approved the road list on a motion by Mr. Renshaw, seconded by Mr. Wheeling. Road Department staff thanked mutual‑aid crews and local volunteers for assistance in debris clearing.

Why it matters: cleanup orders and road approvals are part of immediate recovery work to restore safe travel and clear hazardous debris from public and private rights‑of‑way. Officials said jail crews and mutual‑aid inmate crews from neighboring counties assisted with large‑scale cleanup efforts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Pulaski County Fiscal Court - 05/27/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Pulaski County Fiscal Court authorized cleanup of two nuisance properties and approved the road list for repair work; county road crews and inmate crews from nearby counties aided debris removal.","taxTitle","Pulaski County, Kentucky","taxId",71521,"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},6195702,"Fiscal court approves seasonal park hire and authorizes hiring for 9‑1‑1",932,1392000,2324000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3860249-84ec6fd9e508f5895cc0a877ae7d74d5&start=1392&end=2324","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3860249-84ec6fd9e508f5895cc0a877ae7d74d5/thumbnail_1392000.jpg","/articles/6195702/Pulaski-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-court-approves-seasonal-park-hire-and-authorizes-hiring-for-911","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195702-fb034d823f370174cb1009cd380001a9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130598&Signature=SXoPNVQkraYg7iLdQmBfwyB5FGZZSfseNHG5QSREDTZN6rwt0grULF0VPElBiT~p9yd~f0UxbUdkJLA-GBJQaGl~YXhcT98IEUT2WH6aqG~deTZy8RFNgcWBT2SQB8vhDxI5rCxwg-blhf99dSg1HMvO0h4reWe-GkrrHvn1HKk0efiWPvtia8m-IcruBkt1Pqnj5atxfKrHNKj6wd0MwTtbMbYLUFC5k7LkW7TqVecHpdCKEhxWMlf4Lidz6Bhgz5qUQgswmVTuArSUFeoRsegkd3JJlgvOggzlm4jpsl4hwGSvfNG3n9YQYx9ZwQJ5waPAEjv9gmCz0wtrP68WEQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Pulaski County Fiscal Court approved hiring Jacqueline Veil as a seasonal worker at PC Park and authorized the 9‑1‑1 office to advertise and potentially hire two full‑time positions.

The court approved the seasonal hire for Jacqueline Veil to cover overtime and weekend park duties; the hire is contingent on completion of required pre‑employment checks. The motion to hire Veil was made by Mr. Wilson and seconded by Mr. Strunk and carried by voice vote.

Pulaski County 9‑1‑1 Director Beverly said staffing became strained during the storm response and requested permission to advertise to fill two full‑time positions. The court approved the request on a motion by Mr. Renshaw, seconded by Mr. Wilson.

Why it matters: 9‑1‑1 staffing affects the county’s emergency call response capacity, and the park hire was described as a short‑term operational need to cover increased weekend work.","Pulaski County approved hiring a seasonal worker for PC Park and authorized advertising and hiring two full‑time 9‑1‑1 positions to address staffing shortfalls after the storm.",{"_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},6195706,"Fiscal court approves county bids, rebids unfilled items and authorizes purchase of two backhoes",174,750000,924000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3860249-84ec6fd9e508f5895cc0a877ae7d74d5&start=750&end=924","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3860249-84ec6fd9e508f5895cc0a877ae7d74d5/thumbnail_750000.jpg","/articles/6195706/Pulaski-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-court-approves-county-bids-rebids-unfilled-items-and-authorizes-purchase-of-two-backhoes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195706-a32114b19cfef67cb1c4c70de818ba28/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130598&Signature=Pr8eDkoDybD0miLx3QeIHf9Rc-gxTWgiGjL0fGwQ53lmmbPfrL4Biok82TcbsyOmHgyqehr2SQuaP43Fl~kMIn-QZWfZgpolkOGYZSSb28yU9KnxwaM90yYlmDYTRjqbmja-NRDPX7tgzktJ9bJJx8jyLzOGndDF7OS6SPK8ubHOHBkO4SQLT~QBDgdViRILyZSVm06ebythuzYt1FrhWL6H-r7Ae-aImiBynpoJE96ZjMzU8TNoaFkoq06Hq2FmtOqpJYI0GVNFPO2wNOIwhmsDdo3WZJh~Hxfyb8AcZhOknzp8lkaAqdxoNm7EPGgEOVn83MKGcAv4rqd1-Sg49A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pulaski County Fiscal Court approved a set of county bids, directed staff to rebid items that received no responses and authorized the purchase of two backhoes under state master agreement pricing.

A motion to approve all submitted bids that were opened two weeks earlier was made and carried. The court then voted to rebid areas that did not receive proposals; officials specifically cited concrete and sign supplies as items that had no bids.

The court also authorized the purchase of two backhoes. Officials said the purchases will be made at state master agreement prices.

Why it matters: procurement of equipment and timely rebidding of unfilled items are intended to ensure county crews have materials and machines needed for recovery and maintenance work.","Pulaski County approved a slate of county bids opened two weeks earlier, voted to rebid items that received no responses (concrete and sign supplies) and authorized the purchase of two backhoes at state contract prices.",{"_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},6195711,"Fiscal court approves budget amendment and $500,000 transfer to road department",91,2403000,2494000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3860249-84ec6fd9e508f5895cc0a877ae7d74d5&start=2403&end=2494","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3860249-84ec6fd9e508f5895cc0a877ae7d74d5/thumbnail_2403000.jpg","/articles/6195711/Pulaski-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-court-approves-budget-amendment-and-500000-transfer-to-road-department","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195711-354985b776d08b44273395ac7b10053d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130598&Signature=nTxnGwWOrUGZn11ka7vjJtPid69~Hpi6YQe-ZjHOyhHXKQKnaiP3O4PW5BuyYiMBbYem-y1BLnJWyZVKimw9IJnuEzNxP9m1jhA7zeKlh082jX7GPRdEq5ebqG8y32BabxSyb9HOgYNLeG10jF535rWLjhZnHn~UoVusoIiIJDYMBKKO7ZCxlFc06Pl-pihdEKTqwIKoAGQ4DkpjnU3dVThMlu3CSzb0B~OXz0HrhJacfGD51zuKEixZ7Q3xQsuF4m1O~Bwntcx9x-II28u2xbVB7PNOEVdYeGpu9im4dN0GJLyEOam8Oi6h0AoxpUf~mQihQuJlryeZEY5my7oKZQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pulaski County Fiscal Court approved a first amendment to the 2025 budget and a $500,000 transfer from the general fund to the road department to support recovery and road work after the recent tornado.

Finance staff asked the court to approve the May bank reconciliation and the budget amendment. The court approved the bank reconciliation on a motion by Mr. Renshaw, seconded by Mr. Turpin; the record shows the motion carried by voice vote.

The court then approved the first amendment to the 2025 budget. Court members approved a motion to enact the amendment; the motion carried by voice vote.

Later in the meeting the court voted to transfer $500,000 from the general fund to the road department. The motion to transfer funds was made by Mr. Renshaw and seconded by Mr. Strunk and carried by voice vote.

Why it matters: the transfer targets road repair and cleanup work after tornado damage; officials said road crews have been active and mutual aid crews assisted in clearing debris.","Pulaski County Fiscal Court approved the first budget amendment for 2025, a May bank reconciliation and a $500,000 transfer from the general fund to the road department to cover immediate road recovery needs.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6195716,"Pulaski County details recovery after EF‑4 tornado; FEMA, shelters and local relief efforts mobilize",2201,933000,3134000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3860249-84ec6fd9e508f5895cc0a877ae7d74d5&start=933&end=3134","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3860249-84ec6fd9e508f5895cc0a877ae7d74d5/thumbnail_933000.jpg","/articles/6195716/Pulaski-County/Kentucky/Pulaski-County-details-recovery-after-EF4-tornado-FEMA-shelters-and-local-relief-efforts-mobilize","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6195716-f905c36f6a00e23cdb0ea4ca090faeea/orig.mp4?Expires=1771130598&Signature=NYoZkZ3a~6TIuRYMtbvgudyq3WItiUOXoRu5A01jiZZtD4vVeXsr0gAp8Kapbnn5vrWd7QBU0LWpM7ffK5ZVf92QJRIogc4Tu-7GqygJLw~zDeHO0YcsqSWb~kM6rqOMTyhlc63vsP1c5YX8ieBnpXCX7KVoHjABAq9UKCckryShXtSwYlCHk6lvp9Yz-g9fqrWg2C936kIrF1eh3tgn-4DL9MnWMshuOonntnJNnbPwSBJzADeXGGPf4xR2k-YWV6usHewKeFg1XnafR4oJ03~4qiwfd9ITdXjIRnicDTOCs4eS94thPJ7seGUfMdV9QHl4ztKfkqFygP6ThrUULg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Pulaski County officials said an EF‑4 tornado tore a 55.6‑mile path through parts of the county, with a maximum width of about 1,700 yards, and described an ongoing recovery effort that has involved FEMA, state and local agencies, volunteer crews and nonprofit partners.

County Emergency Management said, “Confirmed EF 4, 55.6 miles on the ground, width of about 1,700 yards at its maximum,” and reported that the storm was the largest National Weather Service Jackson has tracked in the county in recent decades. Officials said the county has recorded one fatality and “3 or 4” injuries from the event.

The emergency manager and FEMA staff said federal and local response work includes disaster recovery centers, supply distribution “pod” sites and at least one Red Cross shelter. Emergency Management reported pod tallies of 10 people at Mount Victory, 43 at Nancy and 27 at the Somerset location at the Center for Rural Development; a Red Cross shelter was listed at Life Church on Jordan’s Way.

Why it matters: the damage is widespread and ongoing, and officials said many residents still need assistance with housing, documents and basic supplies. County leaders and nonprofit partners urged residents not to be “too proud” to accept help and outlined channels for relief.

Officials said FEMA has been on site since Saturday and that Joseph Martin, described in the meeting as a FEMA division supervisor, is available at the local recovery operation. County records staff and Social Security representatives are operating at a DRC to help residents who lost documents. Emergency Management said the EOC has been stood down for continuous staffing but remains available to take calls.

A county jail official proposed buying multiple generators to loan to residents who face long power outages; he said the county would use a user‑agreement system and bring purchase details back to the court. A motion to authorize the purchase and implement a generator loan program was made and carried.

Nonprofit and community response: Brenda Russell of God’s Food Pantry described large flows of donated supplies and volunteers. She said the pantry opened immediately and took in “about 6 tractor trailers of supplies” in the first days; the pantry created the Somerset Pulaski County Emergency Response Fund as a separate account for financial donations and said emergency food boxes are available to anyone in need. A VFW representative said the post still has trailers of donated items available for distribution.

Officials also thanked utilities and mutual‑aid crews for restoring power, and named multiple outside agencies and county responders that assisted, including Somerset and Nancy volunteer fire departments, state and county law enforcement agencies and mutual‑aid crews from neighboring counties.

County leaders asked residents to continue reporting unmet needs and to check with Disaster Recovery Center staff before declining assistance. The county emphasized that help is available through FEMA, the DRC and local nonprofits and that recovery work will continue in the coming weeks and months.","County officials reported an EF‑4 tornado track and described coordinated response and recovery work led by emergency management, FEMA and local nonprofits; officials urged residents to accept help and outlined shelter, supplies and financial-aid options.","actionData","errors"]

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