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Motley said that after Johnson Controls completed its work, the project still required multiple progress inspections by state and federal inspectors. He described Freeman personnel he had met as collaborative and noted the contractor Crossland had pushed work through the process.

Speakers also raised unresolved property paperwork: commissioners and staff discussed an outstanding deed and transfers involving Legacy and the hospital property, including the heliport and an auxiliary building behind an ambulance structure. County staff said they would start by checking with the county registrar of deeds and staff (including Justin, as referenced) to locate relevant files and follow up.

Why it matters: Completion and transfer of hospital facilities affect local health-care access and county real-property interests. Citizens asked the board to provide clear public updates and for staff to confirm ownership records.

Next steps: County staff said they would reach out to relevant contacts (including Legacy and internal staff) to locate deeds and related paperwork and report back to the board.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bourbon County Commission Meeting 07/07/2025","oneSentenceSummary","A community member and Freeman Ford Scott board director told the commissioners that hospital construction is virtually complete but was delayed by a proprietary fire-suppression system and inspection scheduling; callers urged the county to clarify property transfers and outstanding deeds.","taxTitle","Bourbon County, Kentucky","taxId",71615,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6511446,"Commissioners review draft security-camera policy and temporary hiring/termination memorandum; both items tabled for further counsel review",427,4698000,5125000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5329096-57bdfb7a07f7ab5762c04d29f2fcdcac&start=4698&end=5125","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5329096-57bdfb7a07f7ab5762c04d29f2fcdcac/thumbnail_4698000.jpg","/articles/6511446/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/Commissioners-review-draft-security-camera-policy-and-temporary-hiringtermination-memorandum-both-items-tabled-for-further-counsel-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511446-3fa6afb858a25f2cfaf4eb1fa354890e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151719&Signature=hDziZnWXW~vAkmy6dX3-4B7MiBWuRmmEoG9iNydWRx8653SV0ubN5tBfd0wYxUUkMmazDLn-fpoyEgGM0igb-Ds-O3GCDNNN8uoons2NcZm4AkBgbbK-tXTFncdagPF8n8vCYa8bHDkkae9dCVKfuse6hllyjTHNEBv0rVjv0tXILN24IPpGnyfBFmDzzH6M1y4HM9AvthUbac57Jz81jORyUboC8~xUbHLR2ikRCJ99ptyaARUvIVq44dj-7Hp3mr8tFPegFzfIjVesHMmht6XLi2I21nXe0TUwwbm9078nHYKWFgb39qLYuF09FM4p2JCUG7s4BOvu~dTz1ccSXg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County commissioners reviewed a draft security-camera policy and a temporary memorandum establishing interim hiring and termination procedures for selected departments, but delayed final action pending counsel review and additional refinements.

The proposed security-camera policy outlines purpose, scope, definitions, prohibited areas, and a requirement that department heads provide a written plan to the board before new cameras are installed. The draft also proposed centralized storage of recordings under the Bourbon County Sheriff’s Department; commissioners raised questions about where existing footage is stored, backup redundancy and potential costs to migrate data if storage responsibilities change.

Separately, the board reviewed a temporary memorandum on hiring and termination to function as an interim operating policy for the Public Works Department, Bourbon County EMS, the Appraiser’s Office, Courthouse Maintenance and Emergency Management. The memo addressed the absence of a formal hiring policy, recommended structured hiring practices, and proposed that department heads report vacancies, disciplinary actions and potential terminations to the human-resources department and the board while a full handbook update is in progress.

Commissioners asked staff to consult the county counselor before adopting either policy. Both items were tabled and scheduled for reconsideration at the board’s July 21 meeting to allow legal review and refinements.

Why it matters: The camera policy affects employee privacy, evidence storage and liability; the temporary hiring/termination policy affects employment processes for multiple county departments. Both items carry administrative and potential legal implications, and the board requested counsel input before final adoption.","The board reviewed a draft security-camera policy intended for the county employee handbook and a temporary hiring/termination memorandum covering certain departments; commissioners asked for legal review and tabled both items for the July 21 meeting.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6511450,"County interim contractor Stronghold to hold special meeting with city; commissioners schedule follow-up",130,4215000,4345000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5329096-57bdfb7a07f7ab5762c04d29f2fcdcac&start=4215&end=4345","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5329096-57bdfb7a07f7ab5762c04d29f2fcdcac/thumbnail_4215000.jpg","/articles/6511450/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/County-interim-contractor-Stronghold-to-hold-special-meeting-with-city-commissioners-schedule-follow-up","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511450-006fb06fc6aaa29d058565a31eb0a657/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151719&Signature=R3ZiKvKDNtLelxB96qntxERVHCkeRJcWdgAJHE~652KGvZesC8eCl6~4tufsfQ2xHIQAT98yYbZl9Se8TT9a2pFfuLP7Yf~8ZtLQFD0sP6ZIhX2GGzmLo2cNh-1oryZAVxMn31YVjjRkeXnbZAvsjxu7IFtuNp1BaRpl-MXwLOMkdYuXDPXGJhJELEJcv2NV8sgipL~03UCAmhiAEfit4gwnE~liwRVpLd-bmF1HC8gk4ghz4mjXy9RuTU4jTzTYuPKFu29TIRsG~PJkbwowN2fQigLj~GaJYNxLX0v0roMb3TyhrtnDfpnz3pAsO-HyESg~Mt1CKEQ71QvQ1h6RTg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County commissioners heard an update on Stronghold, the interim contractor currently providing services for the county and the city, and agreed to a special meeting with city officials later in the week for preliminary results.

Commissioners said Stronghold will remain on site Mondays and Fridays while the county prepares to issue formal bids. Stronghold requested a meeting to present preliminary results; commissioners agreed to invite the city to a special meeting on Thursday, July 10, at 4:30 p.m., with the possibility of both open session and executive session portions for security- or personnel-sensitive matters.

The Stronghold invoice of $6,800 was included and approved on the consent agenda. Commissioners emphasized some of the follow-up work may require executive session and said they would coordinate with county counsel on any privileged items.

Why it matters: The interim contractor’s work affects county operations that currently rely on Stronghold coverage until a permanent contractor is selected. The scheduled joint meeting aims to brief both county and city officials on preliminary findings and next steps.

Next steps: County staff to send notice to the city and post a special-meeting agenda; Stronghold to present preliminary results at the special meeting; commissioners indicated they may move into executive session during that meeting as needed.","The board discussed Stronghold’s interim contract, agreed to a special joint meeting with the city and scheduled Stronghold to be on-site Mondays and Fridays while bids are solicited; no contract award was taken at the July 7 meeting.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6511455,"Commissioners discuss possible animal rescue on county-owned former landfill, spay/neuter options",550,3563000,4113000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5329096-57bdfb7a07f7ab5762c04d29f2fcdcac&start=3563&end=4113","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5329096-57bdfb7a07f7ab5762c04d29f2fcdcac/thumbnail_3563000.jpg","/articles/6511455/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/Commissioners-discuss-possible-animal-rescue-on-county-owned-former-landfill-spayneuter-options","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511455-0dfd5e6bc5ed418da2698c49beac52ab/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151719&Signature=Dqe9n2B6hzJrDF7ud7W~qibaaHiX2lAaRSeFjjaqC91bz~lvuDPMdCQfVJie3a1W5DSIzvsKeHo~2robv30fk7EAVyXlulWLhVNWA6g3O1rzDHZ7SMskaKsO6mrkQd~ttHl2jfcV~roTe6oaos6ByfDMWLRqMPfrYMl-HeEu8EVfu07tUfN45xoF6noJA8~OfRLtABPCUG4iqMT-cjBdlEFUuU3wRNAFXvBOvORYmSb1MlotMU~Ex6HGvOtM0canN0ykliIXkhEZuMiAFISYDkRezp2~xSEB58bBnV5-8LCyU-ZtoAHXRRZBZIqSQSemOOr0H3tsaTp7tlrs8SQuHQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners discussed prospects for an animal rescue or shelter on a portion of county-owned land identified as about 23.44 acres on Native Road, the site of an old landfill, and explored other options to address a reported countywide animal overpopulation problem.

Commissioner Melbourne said the property — described in the meeting as adjacent to Oak Grove Cemetery and with a legal reference of S 19 T 25 R 25 — was county-owned and could be considered for use if a volunteer nonprofit group or other entity would take on fundraising, grants and construction. Melbourne said she did not expect taxpayer dollars for building and favored volunteer or grant-based development.

Commissioners and members of the public discussed alternatives including partnering with nearby Allen County rescue groups, temporary housing with regional humane societies, and targeted spay/neuter campaigns. Commissioners noted practical barriers: the former landfill status of the site could create reuse restrictions, the need for nonprofit organization structure, and programmatic challenges such as proving ownership of animals for spay/neuter services (a veterinarian’s verification was cited).

Why it matters: Countywide animal-control capacity affects public health, law enforcement responses and volunteer resources. The discussion did not produce a directive to transfer land or fund construction; instead commissioners asked staff to research property availability, potential legal constraints on reuse and grant sources, and to consult potential volunteer groups.

Next steps: Commissioners requested follow-up research on land-use constraints and volunteer capacity and suggested the topic could be revisited during budget discussions or as part of grant-seeking efforts. No formal motion or vote was recorded.","Board members discussed a community proposal to use a portion of county-owned land (former landfill on Native Road) for an animal rescue shelter and other options such as regional partnerships and spay/neuter programs; no formal action was taken.",{"_33":111,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":112,"_41":113,"_43":114,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6511460,"Bourbon County commissioners approve multiple resolutions, vacate Plaster Road",143,480000,623000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5329096-57bdfb7a07f7ab5762c04d29f2fcdcac&start=480&end=623","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5329096-57bdfb7a07f7ab5762c04d29f2fcdcac/thumbnail_480000.jpg","/articles/6511460/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/Bourbon-County-commissioners-approve-multiple-resolutions-vacate-Plaster-Road","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6511460-d5837034aecff68c17a1aaea133eb918/orig.mp4?Expires=1771151719&Signature=UAlYNUIMV9BBICfouHOXymxR3eooa-VGteHwpW1PYyPO1NCDl3qqE2v8ueedia-szj27hjJEc~X8Bvfc6Pp79ZM6FvlTIsF~QtQrFNqJmn5MGDoaoMqscxv-xYm-whg6hlVGP4z0a0QlW4paU00Gt0omp1oAqIK05wLwHyg4zPh~cPvbKA0vROt7J9xP85nXROIeFU7XFDkJaZ90bJxek5hT6HBfuK6gtOFHcDSXVmHpSN3h687h3uyfsU56bHw~tlRkehP~IM6ZZQEa2JEFQKYi5ZEiCuVjYue0HtD-bNidBeAJ4jwqcrsWf8Nlzm64ArS6Iwcwq1jOXIyHtcgm6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Bourbon County commissioners on July 7 adopted a slate of resolutions, approved routine financial actions and accepted the county audit for the year ending 2025.

The board voted to adopt Resolution 23-25 to vacate a 60-foot section of roadway described as Road 128 between Lot 5 Sub of Lot 1 Block 8 and Lot 2 of Block 8, Hyattville, Kansas. The resolution was moved, seconded and approved during the public hearing with no public speakers present.

The commissioners also adopted resolutions to dissolve the county Zoning Advisory Committee (Resolution 24-25), form an Employee Benefits Committee (Resolution 25-25) and appoint a nonvoting parliamentarian/advisor (Resolution B26-25). The board approved a resolution to cancel a list of outstanding warrants per state statute (Resolution 27-25) and voted to accept and sign the audit engagement for the fiscal year ending 2025.

Most of these items were noncontroversial on the floor and were approved after short readings and motions. The consent agenda — which included accounts payable totaling $110,518.99 and a Stronghold invoice of $6,800 — was approved as presented.

Why it matters: The vacation of Plaster Road changes public roadway status in a defined subdivision block and will be recorded as Resolution 23-25. The new Employee Benefits Committee establishes a standing internal forum for employee insurance and premium questions and repeals earlier provisions as noted in the resolution. The audit acceptance begins the formal closeout steps for FY2025’s financial review.

Key votes and references are recorded in the meeting minutes and the resolutions themselves will be filed with the county clerk.","At its July 7 meeting the Bourbon County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of routine resolutions — including vacating part of Plaster Road — approved cancellation of outstanding warrants and accepted the 2025 audit; several policy items were tabled for further review.","actionData","errors"]

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