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The board voted to reduce the county NRP abatement period from 10 years back to five years for future applicants, after staff presented application counts and tax-abatement figures. The commission also voted to amend the Budget Advisory Board bylaws to require a unanimous vote before the board can formally recommend raising the mill levy. Commissioners approved township appointments for Scott Township and signed multiple culvert and utility permits covering fiber and conduit work in county rights-of-way.

Why it matters: The NRP change alters the length of tax abatement available to property owners who make qualifying improvements: applicants who apply after the change will receive a shorter period of tax relief. The Budget Advisory Board bylaw change raises the threshold for recommending a mill increase to the full commission, potentially reducing the likelihood of advisory recommendations that would raise property taxes.

Key outcomes (at-a-glance):
- NRP abatement: Motion to change county NRP from 10 years to 5 years — approved (mover: not specified; second: not specified). Recorded roll call: Rivera: Yes; Tran: Yes; Gilbert: Yes. Staff said current applications will continue under the existing 10-year schedule through tax year 2026; the new 5-year schedule would apply to new applications starting with the 2026 cycle.

- Budget Advisory Board bylaws: Motion to amend Article 5, Section 4 to require a unanimous vote of the Budget Advisory Board to recommend any mill-levy increase — approved (mover: commissioner Milburn; second: not specified). Recorded roll call: Milburn: Yes; Birbar: Yes; Trent: Yes.

- Scott Township appointments: Motion to accept appointment of Jerry Johnson as treasurer and Jeffrey Aaron Daley as trustee for Scott Township — approved (mover: not specified; second: not specified). Recorded roll call: Wilbur: Yes; Gerber: Yes; Tran: Yes.

- Culvert permit: Motion to approve the Colvard culvert application for Wagon Road — approved.

- Utility/fiber permits: Motion to sign a utility permit allowing CrawlCan (fiber) to install within a five-mile radius around Hiattville — approved. A separate permit request from Caleb Jackson (six 3-inch conduits across county right-of-way) and a related oil-and-gas company crossing request were also approved.

All actions above were recorded in the meeting minutes and roll calls were taken where shown on the record. Several of the items — the NRP change and the bylaws amendment — drew more discussion and are summarized elsewhere in meeting coverage.

Notes: The meeting transcript records the motions and roll-call votes for the items above. Staff indicated the county will begin the new 5-year NRP schedule in the 2026 application cycle and that current applicants already processed will run through the existing term. The bylaws change affects only the advisory board's recommendation process; it does not directly change the legal vote required by the commission to raise mill levies.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bourbon County Commission Meeting 07/14/2025 part 2","oneSentenceSummary","Bourbon County commissioners approved a set of policy and administrative measures at the meeting, including reverting the county Neighborhood Revitalization Program (NRP) abatement from 10 years to five years and adding a unanimity requirement to the Budget Advisory Board's recommendation process for mill-levy increases.","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},6518294,"Commission discusses county role as fence viewers, tables decision to consult county counsel",373,1166000,1539000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5394048-c026dea2b454a9f1978d2fa2e5eb9a27&start=1166&end=1539","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5394048-c026dea2b454a9f1978d2fa2e5eb9a27/thumbnail_1166000.jpg","/articles/6518294/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/Commission-discusses-county-role-as-fence-viewers-tables-decision-to-consult-county-counsel","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518294-9241d1f6d78b6ce5e9ce44505fa2f11e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139684&Signature=nRlAHaDyRqca6mxM0InXi4c-pXxRlVLiyzgyWnAo18xY~74SXKE9XNhNsSoKmTCDcfe9~wMLVvvvx6eIk67gWx3Pr86Ky9t1WNODQUgmEHCDIwkmg2~XJQ-sZI54JodnRv2pMpT6eiUcM3iEgihvbe5QX0xxHsWDaFMSIPDMbgoUvib3HbLVuvzPdI~sx5C8stxGa7kSgXEXHB42FEoJPoaNSnKPI457dWNuHWgueNxXUewJrT5fsINu5kHDPcxIhleselpO9k3FpQM7Ww3Ic3MfYvUCCu61SVgN1NOD36s84pILbvS34d0WF8HdmCygxYRF7EahMWGCbnoZ4rZTFQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Commissioners reopened an old-business item about fence viewing and property-line disputes. Staff and commissioners reviewed statutory language (K.S.A. chapter 29 fence provisions) that assigns fence-viewer duties to county commissioners or their designees and includes a small forfeiture for unreasonable neglect.

Discussion points: A commissioner outlined that statute language generally requires the board or its designees to serve as fence viewers in each township. Commissioners discussed practical options: performing viewings themselves, designating a commissioner per district, or appointing county employees or a designee to conduct viewings. Staff and others noted some counties publish a written procedure and a nominal fee ($7.50 referenced in the meeting) to formalize the process.

Legal advice and actions: Commissioners expressed caution about liability and the possible need for legal counsel. One commissioner said he will gather information and draft a procedure and then consult the county attorney (referred to as \"Bob\"). The body agreed to table the item for further legal advice and to schedule a follow-up meeting with counsel.

Ending: The commission did not adopt a procedure at the meeting. Staff was directed to consult county legal counsel and return with recommended language and an implementation plan; a follow-up was tentatively scheduled for next week but no specific deadline was formalized in the public transcript.","Commissioners reviewed state statute language about the county's role as fence viewers for agricultural boundary disputes, discussed whether commissioners or designees should perform visits, and agreed to consult county legal counsel before deciding a formal procedure",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":90,"_47":91,"_49":92,"_51":93,"_53":94,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":95,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":96,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6518299,"Public works director and assistant resign; commission says transition and staffing will be prioritized",0,8648000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5394048-c026dea2b454a9f1978d2fa2e5eb9a27&start=8648&end=8648","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5394048-c026dea2b454a9f1978d2fa2e5eb9a27/thumbnail_8648000.jpg","/articles/6518299/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/Public-works-director-and-assistant-resign-commission-says-transition-and-staffing-will-be-prioritized","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518299-04f28bbdb7b57913a8c1d8becf4d3606/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139684&Signature=VXJyIVOLC6vcMAXooqLP3tVvIPEHcU5P2Or85cNizSUH9o26NTfV8znLkyLMT7EDjEpz~UlEiTeJRUm7GKunYXYnVJVmS~-WYKXzBEJehvpK7xDAnrUzYQhUI0tDx6tgG~-wiDA-UC68KWGatqwtyE9qbjsUUtIDvoeUvilHaP7x12Gg6c60gQazwmsYym5ovEQr7xw2Zq4vofRqqSyo3jzyZKE3ncW86BiezVPYoDeTNqDtRWOh10XvCLZB8KPrxWcdbAl~EZ2rR8BJSxZItGo88Nna8dBHnlbt1pbRE3RoDjByL90zSYjna~MQoD0CB09zz7RsUQJa~iZoJHHK2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The county's public works director told commissioners he submitted a formal letter of resignation with an effective date of August 28, 2025, and said he is assembling a handover notebook and contact list to aid his successor. The director also announced earlier in the meeting that an assistant, Dustin Hall, has resigned; Hall has served more than 10 years, county staff said.

Why it matters: Public works is the county department that maintains roads, culverts, quarries and right-of-way work. Departures at senior operations levels are operationally significant because institutional knowledge, emergency-response procedures and contractor relationships are often concentrated in those positions.

What the director said: In a written and spoken statement he said he will support a smooth transfer of duties, compile documentation and provide contact lists. The resignation letter included a specified effective date: Thursday, 08/28/2025. The assistant's resignation was announced without an effective date specified in the public transcript.

Commissioner reaction and next steps: Commissioners said they were concerned about the operational impacts and the timing of the resignations. The commission asked staff to prioritize transition planning, document handoffs and discuss recruitment options. Commissioners indicated they expect staff to present transition and staffing recommendations to the commission promptly.

Ending: County staff will accept the director's resignation letter, begin a documented transition plan and return to the commission with staffing and recruitment options. The director said he will prepare a handover notebook and help with transfers prior to his departure.","Bourbon County's public works director delivered a formal resignation effective 2025-08-28 and the director confirmed an assistant (Dustin Hall) also submitted a resignation; commissioners expressed concern about departmental continuity and asked staff to prioritize transition planning",{"_33":98,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":99,"_41":100,"_43":101,"_45":102,"_47":103,"_49":104,"_51":105,"_53":106,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":107,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":108,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6518304,"Enterprise proposes fleet overhaul to replace aging county vehicles; commissioners ask for phased budget plan",2526,3994000,6520000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5394048-c026dea2b454a9f1978d2fa2e5eb9a27&start=3994&end=6520","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5394048-c026dea2b454a9f1978d2fa2e5eb9a27/thumbnail_3994000.jpg","/articles/6518304/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/Enterprise-proposes-fleet-overhaul-to-replace-aging-county-vehicles-commissioners-ask-for-phased-budget-plan","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6518304-12bedfee77a71d869f769e22e0cc2a6e/orig.mp4?Expires=1771139684&Signature=FwA6GHtyAvjUiQFcuc4P~uaiyV1FUWjVEh9g~yqr85z3snjTiBSuw0Mdbzi0dFArhrgYdWSKm5Ee2VZwQ5ebx9BBDNdBEjUdbpW2~S3FSGzxF-SfOjTD4BeIx2ENarh-8ZIgcSRi7pkYAGuP4elxdfRKYU-BFu-HG9upFvyzr2AsGjo7vwmjM5aiVdg~u~1si~bZFM6vgE8FGEM3BlAWFwTSLRFMRuvvo3RvDpkOhIPWpa~rHEjPjz~-LLzjNQyAyl~2aHy3p9EIrcjGVgD03PgVfMZaIbrYNYRaOIja07GhX~j6HLC8rvOA0eSoD62-ip8TejtBlEfXcHUUnwDrNA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kenneth Olson, an Enterprise fleet representative, and sheriff's office and public-works staff presented a multi-year plan to replace and manage about 49 county vehicles through Enterprise's fleet-management and equity-lease model.

Olson described Enterprise's approach: centralized acquisition, upfitting, maintenance-management options, telematics and resale through Enterprise's wholesale channels. He said the county fleet's average age is 14 years; 35 of 49 vehicles exceed 10 years and 12 exceed 20 years. Enterprise's initial model recommended replacing 32 to 34 vehicles (a one-time larger procurement) with a five-year cycle thereafter, though Olson said the plan is flexible and would be calibrated to the county's budget.

Why it matters: Commissioners and department heads described the county fleet as old and costly to operate and maintain, and they flagged operational risks when frontline vehicles age or are out of service. Olson said a program that times procurements, leverages government incentives and sells vehicles at scale can reduce total cost of ownership, generate equity when vehicles are resold and deliver predictable maintenance costs.

Details and financial framing: Enterprise's presentation contained several illustrative figures (staff provided the spreadsheet in the meeting packet): the average annual mileage used for modeling was roughly 11,900 miles; staff reported recent high maintenance and fuel expenses and an average fleet age of 14 years. Olson's worst-case scenario model showed a projected ten-year savings (compared with current replacement and maintenance practice) on the order of about $191,000; he emphasized this was a conservative, high-level estimate and recommended a detailed budget model be produced for county review. Enterprise recommended a 5-year replacement cycle compared with the county's historical 16-year cycle; implementation styles could be staged over 3–5 years.

Options and operational details: Enterprise offered several programs: a maintenance-management program (monthly fee plus pass-through maintenance), a fixed-cost maintenance option for new vehicles, fuel cards and consolidated billing. The company said it does not provide ambulance or large fire-truck programs but can handle pursuit vehicles, pickups, administrative vehicles and many public-works units. Olson said vehicles would be ordered to county specs and upfitted at local vendors; the county would not pay until vehicles were delivered.

Questions, concerns and next steps: Commissioners asked about budget timing, negative-equity risk if vehicles are sold when market values are low, and the effect on larger non-commodity equipment (dump trucks, heavy equipment). Enterprise said mitigation options include down payments, rolling equity and staging. Commissioners and staff requested Enterprise return for follow-up meetings and recommended the county's budget advisory team and financial advisers (e.g., Baker Tilly) analyze options and recommend funding strategies. The sheriff's office and public-works staff said they will work with Enterprise and county budget staff to detail which vehicles and equipment to include in any pilot year.

Ending: Commissioners asked Enterprise to return with a refined, budget-ready proposal; staff expected to schedule additional presentations to the Budget Advisory Board and commission to align procurement windows and budget cycles.","An Enterprise representative presented a fleet-management proposal estimating a five-year replacement cycle for aging Bourbon County vehicles, offered equity-lease financing and maintenance options, and projected long-term savings; commissioners and staff said they will review budgets and ask Enterprise to return with a refined plan","actionData","errors"]

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