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Key votes and motions

- Approve two sets of minutes (July 7 special call and July 8 regular meeting). Motion carried by voice vote.

- Approve bills and payments: the court reviewed bills and add‑ons as presented by staff and approved payments. (Transcript lists a bills subtotal of $354,553.18 and an add‑on for an insurance premium; the total as read aloud in the meeting was not consistently stated and is recorded here as reported in the packet.)

- Renew employee assistance program contract with ESI: the HR director requested renewal for roughly $5,123.49; motion carried.

- Award garage‑door contract for a county property: after bids, the court approved the lowest responsible bidder (Garlow Door); motion carried.

- Emergency medical services and equipment approvals (presented by EMS and department staff):
- Stryker ProCare preventative‑maintenance renewal (figures given in the meeting were $19,480.80 and later $19,004.88 in the contract listing); motion carried.
- Purchase of a Hamilton Medical ventilator (a budgeted, sole‑source item; cited price $16,500); motion carried.
- Renewal of Antebi pediatric medication dosing software (annual renewal $2,467.50); motion carried.
- Purchase of secure medication boxes (referred to as GNART boxes) budgeted at $20,000 with vendor quote approximately $19,800; motion carried.

- Fleet program and vehicle outfitting: the finance committee recommended purchasing upfitting equipment directly rather than paying the higher third‑party outfitting price. The court approved purchasing upfitting equipment (committee cited roughly $14,000 per vehicle as an estimate for upfitting; number of vehicles discussed was eight). Motion carried.

- Opioid abatement fund numbering: the court approved transferring opioid‑abatement funds into Fund 74 to align with state Department of Local Government reporting; motion carried.

- Treasurer’s monthly settlement and fourth‑quarter financial statement: accepted on voice vote.

- Executive session: the court entered and returned from executive session under KRS 61.810 for land acquisition and personnel matters; the court announced no action taken upon return to open session.

Why it matters: most items were budgeted or recurring purchases that maintain county services — EMS equipment and software renewals, fleet program decisions and facilities work — and were approved without roll‑call votes. The finance committee’s decision to buy and retain upfitting equipment could affect long‑term fleet costs and inventory.

What the record shows: the transcript records motions, seconds and voice votes but does not provide roll‑call counts for these items. The article lists the motion descriptions and reported contract amounts as stated in the meeting transcript; where meeting statements and paper packet figures differed, both values are noted or the packet figure noted when the spoken number was unclear.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Boyle County Fiscal Court Regular Meeting - July 22, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The fiscal court approved multiple routine contracts, two procurement decisions and several budgetary and administrative motions. No roll‑call tallies were given in the transcript; actions were recorded by voice vote.","taxTitle","Boyle County , Kentucky","taxId",53939,"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},6488038,"Boyle County approves $5,300 for bouncy houses, $300 toward backpacks for community back‑to‑school event",590,418000,1008000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5448589-7ab7678c428e79d497683421a61c65ac&start=418&end=1008","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5448589-7ab7678c428e79d497683421a61c65ac/thumbnail_418000.jpg","/articles/6488038/Boyle-County/Kentucky/Boyle-County-approves-5300-for-bouncy-houses-300-toward-backpacks-for-community-backtoschool-event","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488038-b5b650c8a08fb24e7898c8d36543ea31/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137729&Signature=eO2ffsPEi-hotgjJRVSZ8CscJjMJYwNZMQIhbJKexiRn5SKd7YY7-Edp3OPrw8ABH~08UyAZjoyl8JJ9-8qbVh-1akHaxnIbyR342CFVJI5XJW0nxAR135S-00PINPWrlENtgKzXvK1RMafwbnH3dg2sg1rbz3g~ljBDNq006h5~xfovDueRmwiDeRwGh6ljLfDZn~PXe~5X8fJmL4JGfUG7LI~UTfHdsyFZHlY7oELbAoqhnM6QRbK0BZGjdBcV2wAvoaoodyth58-ogosdadF2IQhCJ2kO-QCqDjgIcu2BXuEztvBUJ3jR1Jw45t6dFprIaXbKSJSBntHIQwB4SQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Rachey Ford, a community event organizer, asked the Boyle County Fiscal Court on July 22 for county sponsorship to support her neighborhood’s back‑to‑school block party.

Ford said vendors and donors had committed backpacks, food and activities — including a $1,000 Walmart donation and multiple food donors — but that she needed county sponsorship to cover inflatables. \"So I'm just here just to do the request for $5,000 for the bouncy houses, the back to school bash,\" Ford said, adding later that vendors had donated backpacks and other items.

Magistrates discussed additional donations and clarified that the county’s community development fund contains sponsorship money. A magistrate moved to amend the request to $5,300 to cover a discounted price Ford said she had negotiated; the amendment passed. The court then approved the floor motion as presented, recorded as county support for inflatables and an additional $300 toward backpacks; the motion carried on a voice vote.

Why it matters: Ford and volunteer organizers said the block party has grown into a major local event that provides school supplies, food and activities to children. Organizers described prior years’ distributions and estimated that last year more than 500 children received backpacks and supplies.

Details: Ford told the court that Walmart in London had ordered 100 backpacks for distribution and that other vendors and local businesses were contributing food, toys, and haircuts. She said inflatables were the largest single expense and that donors had offered discounts; she and magistrates agreed the county’s sponsorship would be drawn from the community development fund. Ford said she would cover remaining costs personally or through additional donations if needed.

The court’s support includes the amended $5,300 for inflatables and $300 toward backpacks. Organizers said they plan to distribute backpacks and supplies at the event and urged attendees to arrive early because supplies have been distributed quickly in prior years.","The fiscal court approved $5,300 to cover inflatables and $300 for backpacks for a community back‑to‑school block party after an organizer detailed donations and vendors for the July event.",{"_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},6488041,"Boyle County fiscal court waives fines after ethics commission reports near‑complete filings",1343,1952000,3295000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5448589-7ab7678c428e79d497683421a61c65ac&start=1952&end=3295","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5448589-7ab7678c428e79d497683421a61c65ac/thumbnail_1952000.jpg","/articles/6488041/Boyle-County/Kentucky/Boyle-County-fiscal-court-waives-fines-after-ethics-commission-reports-nearcomplete-filings","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6488041-2ded804b2531ffbc717a301ae16ea0f4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137729&Signature=k7g1NszgR~nk6DBBvb5zs~oz6ln41fsbaAqkOznMvxorW-dHrvYvDFkYjREPwfM~hR65i~Rz0ZOqefpkhde68yR9Whgc6clxzBiko0SVydiSFjcsUKGqWuCuaHIVJjnJjDGssPSTTlyFgJc4TfnmEabSOQAsevR9nItzdqNeukA9PEZloZ-CtjvwKhD4bQ9HQXNJ3agY0q1T6nLMvvhFcqiSRXZMUhtdP-6psTqim0JwTfZiWoaL4XzXRMVz4pJTTyL1zNE0IRtfZFkTQwHjeOhD1DBaEtT-hP16BFTHOM9ivWPoeSVaJoJpSJKH27nk-wR62C6twziiAznXQaaaFg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Joe Myers, a member of the Boyle County Ethics Commission, told the Boyle County Fiscal Court on July 22 that the commission had contacted 154 board members and volunteers about the statement of financial interests tied to SOPHIE 2024 and received 152 completed filings.

Myers said the commission had been working with county staff and the county attorney to improve compliance and that, under the ordinance, late filers had been assessed fines at $20 per day. The commission recommended the county pursue collection for outstanding fines through the county’s normal debt collection processes if the court wished to enforce the penalties.

Judge Bottom said the court had seen confusion in the first year after changes to the form and the process, and recommended waiving fines and fees assessed for the prior year while moving to a clearer, online SOPHIE filing for 2025. Magistrate Gay moved to accept the judge’s recommendation; Magistrate Cullen seconded the motion. The court voted in favor and the motion carried.

Why it matters: the statement of financial interests is intended to disclose possible conflicts of interest for board members and certain officials. The Ethics Commission and county staff said improving the filing process and outreach was central to raising compliance and protecting public trust.

Details and next steps: Myers and county staff said the commission will continue working with the county attorney’s office and the administration to (1) roll out the online 2025 form; (2) provide training sessions and a video walkthrough for board chairs and members; and (3) recommend tiered enforcement approaches for elected officials, employees and volunteer board members. The court also asked staff to consider onboarding steps so new appointees receive the form and explanation before they accept seats.

The court indicated the waiver applies to fines and fees from the prior cycle only; members who have not filed in the current cycle may face future enforcement under the revised process. The Ethics Commission said it remains open to hardship requests and to working with individuals who contact the commission to correct filings.","After the Ethics Commission reported 152 of 154 required financial‑disclosure forms filed, Boyle County Fiscal Court voted to waive late‑filing fines tied to the 2024 SOPHIE cycle and to address enforcement under the revised 2025 process.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Boyle County Fiscal Court, July 22, 2025

Boyle County approves $5,300 for bouncy houses, $300 toward backpacks for community back‑to‑school event

Boyle County fiscal court waives fines after ethics commission reports near‑complete filings