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Magistrate Tim Coomer told the court the county now has “somewhere around probably $2,000,000 worth of projects” under way and emphasized that many of the projects are funded with state cost-share or grant money. The court approved sending the Matthews Mill Road paving and culvert replacement project to bid; members said the work is funded by a legislative special program and by state bridge funds intended to preserve structures before failure.

Specific actions approved included:

- Putting Matthews Mill Road paving and tile/catchment replacement out to bid. (Motion to put to bid moved by Tim Coomer; second by Derek Pedigo; voice vote approved.)

- Accepting Bluegrass Associates' bid for Old Davidson Road repair for $64,900; county staff said 80% of the cost will be reimbursed by the state. (Motion by Tim Coomer; second by Brad Gross; voice vote approved.)

- Accepting Bluegrass Associates' bid for Rick Road culvert repair, $39,775, described by the court as an emergency repair expected to be reimbursed. (Motion by Tim Coomer; second by Marty Kinslow; voice vote approved.)

- Approving a maximum $384,823.90 contract estimate for widening and paving Beech Tree Lane (to a 20-foot roadway with a 1-foot shoulder). The court conducted a roll-call vote on that item; all voting members recorded “yes.” The county said a memorandum of agreement and state funding secured through Representative Riley and Senator Givens will reimburse much of the cost. (Motion moved and seconded; roll-call recorded unanimous yes votes.)

- Authorizing solicitation of bids for Matthews Mill Bridge repairs and for Ritter’s/Breeder’s Mill work; county officials said both projects have FEMA or state bridge funding involved and that the designs have been reviewed by multiple engineers.

- Directing staff to re-advertise the Mount Pleasant Road entrance relocation and to re-bid it later in the season in hopes of lower construction pricing.

- Authorizing advertisement for bids on a 4-ton hot box (equipment to keep asphalt mix hot for patching) and re-advertising a design-build procurement for H. Miller Road to prepare project cost estimates for LARP (Local Assistance Road Program) applications.

County staff and magistrates repeatedly stressed the use of reimbursed or grant funds where possible. Garland, identified in the record as a county staff member handling storm recovery and FEMA coordination, briefed the court about FEMA involvement and the need to seek non-county funding where feasible.

The court also approved renaming Old Kentucky 821 Cutoff Road to Jodyville Road after a petition from landowners; the resolution was included in the meeting packet and the court approved it by voice vote.

What’s next: county staff will advertise the approved projects for bid, finalize MOAs with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for projects on state-connected routes, and return to fiscal court as bids are received and reimbursements are confirmed.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Barren Co. Fiscal Court - July 15, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Barren County Fiscal Court approved sending Matthews Mill Road to bid and authorized multiple bridge and road repairs at its July meeting, citing state funding and reimbursements to limit county tax-dollar exposure.","taxTitle","Barren County, Kentucky","taxId",72733,"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},6517604,"Barren County fiscal court approves $92,685.50 state opioid grant check for local recovery program",297,376000,673000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5407157-4ba3f140ffc2ec608026d6a4a1fde9a7&start=376&end=673","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5407157-4ba3f140ffc2ec608026d6a4a1fde9a7/thumbnail_376000.jpg","/articles/6517604/Barren-County/Kentucky/Barren-County-fiscal-court-approves-9268550-state-opioid-grant-check-for-local-recovery-program","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6517604-6d1c54b7bcdeb4a78bf51444785a16ce/orig.mp4?Expires=1775337825&Signature=F-rjIKtHHxdC7I2rmHtlcX0qzEqkgoasbnyEsbZ-QCetb7AAbj2FTzIa-6SLBWnumm9~rZwL08yQGITSybTwqTlptq5zBUCcyTbO8iRmDsY5w7Q68nDNZ8YwN5rZ1nZSbRTJFPKj7XeKvVC80~5YpmHozwgMhEMZUMdi7hhj-uNJGtas1pealzKvigbWJw4NLonWr2iabXe2syVOihKZvVpkGnEdVi3vgwYz6D5-Ueb6FcQyH-xU~8~KRefgCV8d4KVB5mj16Bbdb4TU14-FRPW~gJi2jM77f56xpf8ohhfkE~gwnsm4fU6dBwk3wkmJ-QB6F-KGOIX~vEAKpPn~1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Barren County Fiscal Court on a July morning approved printing a $92,685.50 check from a state opioid grant to a local recovery program, after the program’s representative described services launched in May.

The funding is from a state grant administered through Frankfort and, court members said, is not drawn from local opioid funds. Judge Bird said the grant money is “coming from Frankfort, not any of our opioid funds from local government,” and that the county will print the check after the meeting.

Libby, a representative of the recipient program, told the court the group opened in mid-May and has enrolled about 63 clients. “We did open our doors mid May … and as of right now, since mid May, we’re up to about 63 clients,” Libby said, adding the program has helped clients with jobs, housing, transportation and referrals to inpatient treatment.

Magistrate Brad Gross moved to print the check; Magistrate Marty Kinslow seconded. The motion passed by voice vote. Court members said the award is reimbursable state grant money and that no county opioid reserve funds are being spent for the payment.

The judge said the physical check would be printed after fiscal court and a photo would be taken with the recipient organization.

The court’s approval allows the county to complete administrative steps to transfer grant funds to the program; no additional county appropriation was identified at the meeting.

What’s next: the county will print the check and finalize documentation with the grantee and state grant administrators. The program representative said the organization will continue outreach and services in Barren County.

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• Adopt orders of the day — Motion by Jeff Botts; second by Derek Pedigo. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve invoice to Scotty’s, $14,630 — Motion by Ronnie Stinson; second by Marty Kinslow. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve memorandum of understanding (use allowance) for Barren County Justice Center preliminary work (state-funded/reimbursable) — Motion by Marty Kinslow; second by Tim Durham. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve county’s half of joint planning commission contribution, $43,095 — Motion by Tim Coomer; second by Marty Kinslow. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Print check for state opioid grant to local recovery program, $92,685.50 — Motion by Brad Gross; second by Marty Kinslow. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve minutes of July 1, 2025 — Motion by Brad Gross; second by Ronnie Stinson. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve county monthly financial report (County Judge/Executive June 2025) — Motion by Tim Durham; second by Brad Gross. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Move quarterly financial statement ending 06/30/2025 subject to audit — Motion by Marty Kinslow; second by Coomer. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve county attorney monthly settlement report (June 2025) — Motion by Cameron; second by Brad Gross. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve county clerk June 2025 fee report subject to audit — Motion by Derek Pedigo; second by Jeff Botts. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve county clerk quarterly report ending 06/30/2025 — Motion by Tim Coomer; second by Derek Pedigo. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve sheriff’s June 2025 fee report subject to audit and sheriff’s quarterly report ending 06/30/2025 — Motions moved and seconded; outcomes: approved (voice votes).

• Approve several road/recovery project bids and solicitations (detailed in separate infrastructure coverage): Matthews Mill Road put to bid; Bluegrass Associates awarded Old Davidson Road ($64,900) and Rick Road culvert ($39,775); Beech Tree Lane widening approved with maximum estimate $384,823.90 (roll-call unanimous); Matthews Mill Bridge and Ritter’s Mill bids authorized; hot box bids authorized; H. Miller design-build re-advertised; Mount Pleasant entrance to be rebid.

• Approve payment of claims — Motion by Derek Pedigo; second by Ronnie Stinson. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve transfer of funds — Motion by Brad Gross; second by Tim Coomer. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve treasurer’s annual settlement (02/2025) subject to audit — Motion by Marty Kinslow; second by Brad Gross. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve award/authorization to Bloomberg Grain and Logistics for grain infrastructure project (no county funding committed at this stage) — Motion by Derek Pedigo; second by Tim Coomer. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Acknowledge budget for Mary Wool Weldon Memorial Library (bond payoff noted) — Motion by Jeff Botts; second not specified. Outcome: acknowledged/approved (voice vote).

• Approve agreement with Lines Mechanical Services for $8,178 (courthouse maintenance/inspection; AOC-funded) — Motion by Jeff Botts; second by Tim Coomer. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve resolution and memorandum of agreement with KYTC for Beech Tree Lane and Matthews Mill Road ($425,000) — Motion by Derek Pedigo; second by Tim Coomer. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve grant match arrangements for soccer complex lighting and parking (land & water grant matched by another program) — Motion by Tim Durham; second by Cameron. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve contract with KKYEM for DR-4860 February flood reimbursements — Motion by Tim Coomer; second by Derek Pedigo. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve invoice to Brad District for $11,250 — Motion by Brad Gross; second by Tim Coomer. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Approve invoice from KLC Insurance Services for $19,424.51 for drug task force (DTF) — Motion by Marty Kinslow; second by Sensen. Outcome: approved (voice vote).

• Adjourn — Motion by Tim Coomer; second by Derek Pedigo. Outcome: approved; meeting adjourned. The court set its next meeting for Aug. 5, 2025 (virtual option noted).

If a motion’s mover or seconder is not named above, the meeting record did not specify both names in the transcript excerpt; outcomes are reported as recorded (voice roll calls or unanimous voice votes).","The fiscal court approved a series of routine financial reports, grants, contracts and several infrastructure bids and solicitations. This roundup lists each motion and its outcome as recorded on the July docket.","actionData","errors"]

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Barren County fiscal court approves multiple road and bridge projects, including Matthews Mill paving and Beech Tree Lane widening

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Votes at a glance: Barren County Fiscal Court (July meeting) — approvals, contracts and reports