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The court approved first-reading/appropriation changes in ordinance 344-1 (series 2025) to carry forward roughly $1.3 million in unspent funds from the prior fiscal year into the new fiscal year for items including ambulances, library carryover and two road department trucks. The court then approved ordinance 345 (series 2025), adding a standing order for preapproved recurring expenses, and adopted ordinance 346 (series 2025), an update to the county ethics ordinance (amending ordinance 1071994). All three measures passed on roll call.

Why it matters: The budget amendment moves prior-year allocations into the new fiscal year so ordered purchases and services can be completed; the standing order simplifies recurring administrative payments; and the ethics update replaces the county’s earlier ordinance from 1994.

Votes and roll call: Judges and magistrates recorded unanimous “Yes” votes on each item. Roll-call responses included Squire Clem, Squire Hicks, Squire Muse, Squire Pennington, Squire Saltzman, Squire Thompson, Squire Whitehead, Squire Yates and Judge Tull (recorded as “Yes” during roll call for each ordinance and the consent agenda).

Consent agenda highlights: The court approved routine claims and recurring payments and endorsed several resolutions: resolution 133 (financial transfers); personnel-related changes for 911, EMS and finance departments; resolution 132, approving purchase of Insight Cloud computer-aided dispatch (CAD) software (the first-year cost and a multi-year option noted at about $132,000 per year); and resolution 134, authorizing subscription fees on property tax bills for West Hardin Fire and Rescue after the merger of White Mills and West 84 volunteer fire departments.

Several items on the consent agenda were described by the judge as the product of multi-agency collaboration, especially the West Hardin Fire and Rescue consolidation, which county staff said was intended to stabilize services across a larger volunteer district.

What the court did not do: There were no recorded negative votes, abstentions, or amendments to the items on the floor during the meeting.

Votes at a glance (selected):
- Ordinance 344-1, FY25–26 budget amendment (carryover ~$1.3M) — Passed (unanimous roll call).
- Ordinance 345, amendment to annual standing order for preapproved recurring expenses — Passed (unanimous roll call).
- Ordinance 346, ethics ordinance update (amendment to Ord. 1071994) — Passed (unanimous roll call).
- Resolution 132, Insight Cloud CAD software approval (first-year cost and multi-year option) — Approved on consent.
- Resolution 134, authorize West Hardin Fire and Rescue subscription fees on tax bills (merger of White Mills and West 84) — Approved on consent.

The court recessed to routine committee scheduling and adjourned after closing remarks.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fiscal Court Meeting - July 8, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","At its regular meeting, the Hardin County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to adopt three ordinances and approve a consent agenda that included a new computer-aided dispatch contract and subscription fees for a merged volunteer fire department.","taxTitle","Hardin County, Kentucky","taxId",4632,"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},6656410,"County engineering, road and public-works reports show bridge funding pursuit, resurfacing miles and improved trash-route times",512,1497000,2009000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5331720-ed6b8fc31298f9532f76fb4ac29a00d3&start=1497&end=2009","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5331720-ed6b8fc31298f9532f76fb4ac29a00d3/thumbnail_1497000.jpg","/articles/6656410/Hardin-County/Kentucky/County-engineering-road-and-public-works-reports-show-bridge-funding-pursuit-resurfacing-miles-and-improved-trash-route-times","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656410-62c44fa341e79a2c33f5d0cac1f9651d/orig.mp4?Expires=1775149135&Signature=oim~iKd97T5sS2V1A-TicIa4g2syDKquyofGGGfaCPqN6NYKFdHxyfwSSquSrsv6pHNxuPmSxRrdE0uL68GSZeqRApgwz7nulKym4vvkE5qg6HLYuM9zTaq2dy-008vdHqcDu-ypjkbZEGImrN4Cm9tLnhwh~fCEjdjigv~HBifq4~Y9gpkvxjRsKVewbpa4E9jNRhfgNa6XwVkH4SMlmUjWJ8HDC2xyaZq5bWG2s9hvxFBvuhffLQ5urqbgBYIGHlrYwhvRdQOcL0kDXBd4X74aLXi8tuotvLE4SJvK1pdSXuKzi19eYxms~nOvipGC5iwfNzWSwU5vXoDZQk1ymA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County engineering and public-works staff briefed the Fiscal Court on a series of infrastructure and service items, including bridge funding, pavement work, and resident services such as bulky-item pickup and hazardous-waste disposal events.

Mark Absher, county engineer, told the court that the county submitted five bridges to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) for competitive funding; if selected, KYTC’s program could cover up to 100% of certain bridge projects and KYTC would manage contracting and construction. Absher said the county is in the final round for approvals and will know later whether full coverage is available.

Absher also described ongoing plan reviews, stormwater ordinance work, and a planned pavement analysis that will begin in September with contract support from Lincoln Trail. He noted site work at Stovall Hall following a collapse and said county staff are exploring funding options.

Road Department superintendent Dwight Morgan reported resurfacing activity across the county: about 14 miles of asphalt resurfacing and slightly more than 10 miles of chip seal were completed in recent months. Morgan also outlined routine maintenance activities, cross-tile replacements and auto patching supported in part by detention-center labor.

Public works highlights (reported by county staff in Stephanie’s absence) included a free bulky-item pickup program for unincorporated residents (up to three items per month), a monthly document-shred event scheduled for August 1 (1–2 p.m. at the road department on Bacon Creek Bridge Road) and a household-hazardous-waste and prescription-drug disposal event on August 9 at Metalsa on North Black Branch Road (7 a.m.–2 p.m.). Staff said average trash-route completion times have improved, with a May average route-completion time near 4:05 p.m. and June improving to about 3:46 p.m.

Why it matters: Bridge funding could reduce county capital costs and accelerate repairs; resurfacing work and improved trash-route times affect everyday safety and service reliability for residents.

What the court did not do: No formal funding commitments were approved at the meeting; staff presented updates and said they will return with project details when available.

Next steps: County staff will await KYTC’s final funding decision, continue the pavement analysis with Lincoln Trail, pursue funding options for Stovall Hall repairs and maintain public outreach for service events.","Engineering staff said five bridges were submitted to KYTC for competitive funding; road department reported roughly 14 miles of asphalt resurfacing and about 10 miles of chip seal; public works noted bulky-item pickup, document-shred and hazardous-waste events and improvements in trash-route completion times.",{"_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},6656415,"Planning office approves zone change, variances and community conversation continues after Northeast Glendale Bypass route chosen",423,847000,1270000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5331720-ed6b8fc31298f9532f76fb4ac29a00d3&start=847&end=1270","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5331720-ed6b8fc31298f9532f76fb4ac29a00d3/thumbnail_847000.jpg","/articles/6656415/Hardin-County/Kentucky/Planning-office-approves-zone-change-variances-and-community-conversation-continues-after-Northeast-Glendale-Bypass-route-chosen","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656415-7bb9dda60d41685299d5835df8954362/orig.mp4?Expires=1775149135&Signature=Dur8OJEdIPx0DljDkLgS0KVbMi~4HtVHW-e8bESLOcSCSU8l448rXI2Pr3Vj1vmQ5YzbSUTb23DmblwmNUMLw8wSJ8J-YJNnZTgMzKrF7KJf0ZbIggJcyWZeffMiqZnHOCZyrEeNcKCqzWyd8f9saBR3VhrQ1hTV-8waoHbQBFvhhV3geOFx1AhB77ZHl1pSBatnUbcePwTw082vJWtwzSuwPfkj-5xVu5MvEpOTG6oBDdV7d6QeDhqslsg0T~N3vlXW-Y5gWGPbpOZyI4Qc-zCVyUQrLdFw9rlhe~22mHkuVCXXHXaiAmjV1JXzfm7aPmX7gIA1W1SZNRVxCuzZHA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Planning and development staff updated the Fiscal Court on land-use activity for May and June and described local development and community outreach tied to a state transportation decision.

Adam King, planning director, said the Hardin County Planning Commission forwarded a zone-change request for a 1.7-acre site at 3563 Hodgenville Road. The property, owned by PCH Properties, was rezoned from C-0 (neighborhood commercial) to R-1 (urban residential) to resolve financing issues for a buyer; the property is near Wakefield Subdivision and the LaRue County line. King described the parcel’s commercial zoning dating to the early 2000s when a beauty shop operated from a detached garage.

King also reported approvals by the Board of Adjustment of two variances: one for Fourth Generation Properties/Kerr Landscaping at an old automotive shop on Hodgenville Road to allow a covered front porch in an area surrounded by 40-foot setbacks; and a variance for a home on Taylor’s Lane (a narrow dead-end road) to replace and widen a front porch intended to address basement water intrusion.

Development activity for the year-to-date included 12 conditional-use permits, 14 variances, 12 development plans, 5 zone changes and 43 plats recorded (55 new lots). King compared 2025 totals to 2024 — plats and building permits are down modestly — and said the planning office issued 234 building permits so far in 2025. Single-family starts were 48 year-to-date.

Glendale community conversation: King said the department held a visual-preference public meeting in Glendale tied to a December 2023 “Creating Vibrant Communities” grant. Attendance was about 30 people; King said the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) finalized the route for the Northeast Glendale Bypass and gave the county approval to move forward with the project planning and consultant work. He said staff will share community feedback with the consultants and expects a follow-up meeting mid to late August to present preliminary maps and gather further input.

Why it matters: The zone change and variances affect financing and redevelopment on Hodgenville Road; the Glendale outreach follows a state highway routing decision that will inform local planning and design choices.

What the court did not do: No formal votes on the listed land-use items were taken at the Fiscal Court meeting; King presented the updates and answered questions.

Next steps: Staff will pass community input to consultants for the Glendale project and schedule follow-up meetings; planning staff will continue plat and permit reviews.","Planning and development staff reported approval of a 1.7-acre zone change on Hodgenville Road, two variances for properties on Hodgenville Road and Taylor's Lane, and ongoing work on plats, permits and a Glendale community conversation tied to a state-chosen bypass route.",{"_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},6656419,"Hardin County reports nearly $3 million in flood recovery assistance; FEMA public assistance still under review",135,700000,835000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5331720-ed6b8fc31298f9532f76fb4ac29a00d3&start=700&end=835","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5331720-ed6b8fc31298f9532f76fb4ac29a00d3/thumbnail_700000.jpg","/articles/6656419/Hardin-County/Kentucky/Hardin-County-reports-nearly-3-million-in-flood-recovery-assistance-FEMA-public-assistance-still-under-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6656419-212249bd6ab91cf37c6c0a9c9adc1200/orig.mp4?Expires=1775149135&Signature=ZiBqAOGizCLIwDm8U7vs7tcznciwKf~572mMmsuOaz2wdiIPDe~Ro1hrbAHY2QVSCP-RlNLZ5hiz1FMX4bK7g-a12EE~wDvbUKWDiInPEuRp4v6bQS3qreaXdAfjSIa9hH1pHdv3ogRTsTBI-jAitBzC1T94Of3k6~ejiAEsmTslsoTwhod7~O1ootEvF6dVHpMFPHD92mHLHIn37VOAe2QPJagZp160KBLcENgnktC6gFxehDKBg2HbPdKgN7YRW5RQfb4MYE7WYrt99uX17S33xW4fevytElsI92~r18nBkKtIjUg1VRgpf2lfcu6uVHM0atVK7mG5MR9kkhcpLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Hardin County Fiscal Court reported progress on local flood recovery efforts, with county leaders saying the county has helped hundreds of residents and distributed nearly $3 million in aid.

Judge Tull told the court that 472 residents had registered for flood recovery assistance and 469 of those registrations were considered valid. The judge said county-administered recovery payments are approaching $3 million in total disbursements to residents who needed help.

Tull said the county’s local flood recovery office will be open only for a limited time; he said, \"the last date to actually go and see somebody in Hardin County is this month. I believe it's the 20 fifth,\" and advised residents to use the written report for more details. He added the county had received an email update from FEMA stating that federal public-assistance funding had not been denied but remained under review; there was no timeline given for a determination.

Why it matters: Local recovery registrations and county payments reflect the scope of damage and immediate help delivered to affected households; FEMA’s pending determination affects whether additional federal funds will be available.

What county staff said: The judge and staff pointed meeting attendees to a written report for more complete information about eligibility and the schedule for in-person assistance; the judge also noted that registrations and payments were already processed for most applicants.

What the court did not decide: The Fiscal Court did not take new funding actions at this meeting tied to FEMA’s pending decision, and no county-requested public-assistance determinations were reported as complete during the session.

Next steps: Residents with flood recovery questions were directed to the written report and the county’s flood recovery office while FEMA’s review is pending.","Judge Tull said the county has registered 472 households for flood recovery; 469 registrations were valid and the county distributed approaching $3 million, while FEMA public assistance remains under review with no decision date given.","actionData","errors"]

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