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The termination motion was made and seconded on the record after the executive session. The court recorded roll‑call votes approving the personnel action: all magistrates and the judge voted \"Yes.\" No additional details about the grounds for termination or the content of the executive session were provided in open session; the action was presented as a personnel matter under KRS 61.810 subsection (1)(f).

Why this matters: Termination of a county employee is a formal personnel action that the court must record publicly after required executive‑session deliberations. The court's public record shows the effective date and the retroactive suspension approval; the specifics discussed in executive session remain confidential under state law.

The court moved on to regular business after confirming the vote. No further public discussion of the personnel action took place.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Fiscal Court Meeting 08/26/2025","oneSentenceSummary","After an executive session on personnel, the fiscal court voted to approve the termination of Kyra So effective Aug. 21, 2025, and retroactively approved a suspension that occurred on the same date.","taxTitle","Madison County, Kentucky","taxId",51047,"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},6585317,"Court approves 80/20 bridge replacement on Crutcher Pike; county aims for early‑fall work and short closure",215,2895000,3110000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5682085-c2c2d08741eea534be1ed93c68a58919&start=2895&end=3110","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5682085-c2c2d08741eea534be1ed93c68a58919/thumbnail_2895000.jpg","/articles/6585317/Madison-County/Kentucky/Court-approves-8020-bridge-replacement-on-Crutcher-Pike-county-aims-for-earlyfall-work-and-short-closure","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585317-596ae2141490e747e6ae0904a226aeb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770559877&Signature=TO56ncus2rAM3pZWVR8nMDnSIj5nbtwZzKqzq9XEmtSfXVJzImPB2WTw9hB8J4QWTYYoxk7kWtUGf9~hjNc7fWtRe63Km3aGiDHaMQiotQ4VrHvYFYvZ2gYbRKmrl7W4BUyQpk1BsOCx7QNNGqsKQHZr8R71flsLp1CfCU3Wj397dOm2BRc7WShmY3-wleoLDzvlShlD81GyY-Mb6GfNKezsGsOB-jRL5Zz659LuaGH0XmhQLSe6gnHm9iFYjsMfhjd88cSjdns3bhwT~QwpeY9r86zSPmqro3yuHQ7oEGS-oWw9rxHNkScAb0blDd3CdPKxKmbbtjOlzKYYT6OM5A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Madison County Fiscal Court on Aug. 26 adopted Resolution 2025‑079 to accept KYTC rural secondary 80/20 bridge funding for replacement of a bridge on Crutcher Pike (CR‑1354). The transportation cabinet\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000will reimburse up to 80% of the actual project cost but not exceed $32,600; the county is responsible for the remaining 20%.

County staff said the bridge is off Tate Creek Road and that a previous bridge nearby had its tonnage limit reduced to three tons after inspection, a condition that could lead to closure if repairs were not made. The planned replacement will use beams, concrete decking and guardrails similar to recent projects, staff said.

When asked about timing, county staff said the approval and environmental clearances have moved faster than expected: approvals from EPA and creeks/streams were recently completed and the county has now received funding approval. Bidding and procurement will follow; staff estimated an early‑fall project window with a goal of completing work within roughly three weeks to reduce community disruption. The county will use message boards and signs and make information available to residents at least 30 days before the closure.

Why this matters: The bridge's condition and tonnage limits affect local accessibility, school‑bus routes and emergency access. Funding from KYTC reduces county cost share, but the county must plan for procurement, scheduling and resident notification to minimize impacts.

The resolution was approved by roll call vote. County staff said the Road Department intends to self‑perform portions of the work when feasible and will coordinate detours and outreach to residents prior to construction.","Madison County Fiscal Court approved a KYTC 80/20 bridge replacement agreement for a Crutcher Pike (CR‑1354) bridge; KYTC will reimburse up to 80% of the cost not to exceed $32,600, and county staff said the work is likely in early fall with a target three‑week closure and 30‑day public notice.",{"_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},6585321,"Madison County approves developer‑funded improvements to Dunbar Lane",193,2623000,2816000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5682085-c2c2d08741eea534be1ed93c68a58919&start=2623&end=2816","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5682085-c2c2d08741eea534be1ed93c68a58919/thumbnail_2623000.jpg","/articles/6585321/Madison-County/Kentucky/Madison-County-approves-developerfunded-improvements-to-Dunbar-Lane","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585321-b6f7e3b8f18c7d73e40ef72063fba9ec/orig.mp4?Expires=1770559877&Signature=hXPCZjUdQQRYSwDrwZV1Yxu-J6tm7SWfuP~~zIQEqZmGmAsY6GobOrs3QdNel-LbZu-F8ewQfTvK5BbKGkKDeaGTWc91mGidwZiVl~-RCXjUX~AUN9GqtvNpCxrsSnCBdqwBDvXsECRWEdJVBgaKgP7SUwJM4Y03v3iv0k3zVME6HLFqtO6a96mR1WiPPwjU7-oxuEO-ffvq1t5TgSVLN2IjSlH1tIEWWxQ32OiezMi2p~hlwWCvdwH-8FsnmXDwEylTEdxtsrmauOtF-wG3qXgas9eLQKG76kgqSwUFubW98jsc4SEjVLahkYyg2u8Ur7QKcFgdIQ6hvgozqeFh3A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Madison County Fiscal Court on Aug. 26 approved a resolution permitting the county treasurer to accept payments from Victory Lane Development Incorporated to fund improvements to Dunbar Lane in Richmond and authorized the county to oversee planning and construction to county standards.

The resolution (2025‑078) states the payments shall be applied solely for the design, construction and improvement of Dunbar Lane to ensure compliance with county roadway regulations and specifications. The county also clarified that acceptance of the payments does not obligate improvements beyond the scope required to meet county standards.

During discussion, county staff said the plan is to widen the entire road to a 20‑foot width (the width required under the county\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000adopted subdivision regulations), rather than only widening the segment directly adjacent to the developer's subdivision. The road department will follow procurement policies and applicable state law when overseeing contracting and construction.

Why this matters: Developer‑funded public‑road improvements affect local traffic patterns, construction impacts for nearby residents and the county's responsibility for long‑term maintenance. The county will manage design, contracting and construction to ensure safety and regulatory compliance.

The resolution passed by roll call vote. County staff said an estimate of the total investment is available in the Road Department office and will be shared with magistrates on request.","The fiscal court authorized acceptance of payments from Victory Lane Development Inc. to widen and bring Dunbar Lane in Richmond up to county roadway standards; the county will oversee the project and apply the funds solely to design and construction.",{"_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},6585326,"Madison County EMS reports nearly 20,500 calls in 2024, launches workforce programs and whole‑blood field capability",444,750000,1194000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5682085-c2c2d08741eea534be1ed93c68a58919&start=750&end=1194","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5682085-c2c2d08741eea534be1ed93c68a58919/thumbnail_750000.jpg","/articles/6585326/Madison-County/Kentucky/Madison-County-EMS-reports-nearly-20500-calls-in-2024-launches-workforce-programs-and-wholeblood-field-capability","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6585326-6aeb77ea47cb79b952b24f87b131c8b9/orig.mp4?Expires=1770559877&Signature=Zj69cIR2-kYYRYhlfs7QxVRflEWM3eqsB9r9uw5TutfNhGzSTKnBBqORNZB-bKJ8DC6oDNyn0E9pZBFGd-lPwZoV~pMWfeIZk2m3I2ddNMiWVKth~WxM5LhZs3gEv-eWtLYYkeQEAcGYl-92L-GBnCBlXdfM-j-LaK-fjLLbL-uRWfpt0lz1oOeohdCNDSKNtow4S~CuBr41rVYuHZNUapEnCxKdjMfpn2PrXvkzBzvLmTEUlSF7u9hoLjmf8C18W3hw-Pb2Z6Y2uZ2ApzKKCqTsi57rnNVfp6p5xjEVl16XQNYcO5pWuWxq6QfyJgICEfRYATtwIGkaRdobWsm7FQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tanya, a Madison County EMS representative, told the Madison County Fiscal Court on Aug. 26 that the service responded to just under 20,500 calls for service in 2024 and has taken multiple steps to address staffing and enhance care in the field.

\"In 2024, our crews responded to just under 20,500 calls for service,\" Tanya said. She described a locally run education pipeline offering EMT, advanced EMT and a hybrid paramedic program designed for nontraditional students, with nine classes described as ongoing: the county expects to graduate seven new paramedics within a year and to begin another paramedic class in January.

Tanya said the service is partnering with regional hospitals — Baptist Health Richmond and Saint Joseph Berea — and with local fire and police departments for joint protocols and training. The county has introduced Madison County's first police paramedic officer, Addison Akin, who will be ALS‑capable, she said.

A notable clinical addition is a whole‑blood program operated in partnership with the University of Kentucky, Kentucky Blood Center and other agencies; Tanya described it as a high‑value, low‑waste capability that \"saves lives.\" She also reported that the agency completed Commission on Accreditation of Ambulance Services (CAAS) accreditation for the third time after a multi‑month review and documentation process.

Operational updates included fleet investments — three new ambulances added and three more ordered (two arriving in fall, one in 2026) — and upgrades to auto‑load stretchers and load systems. On staffing, Tanya said Madison County EMS has about 104 employees (full‑ and part‑time) and credited the local training pipeline with helping the service maintain staffing levels.

Tanya also reported the Madison County EMS board accepted a real‑property compensated rate of 0.42 for 2025 and maintained motor vehicle and watercraft rates at 0.06.

Why this matters: EMS volume, local training pipelines and adding advanced capabilities such as whole‑blood transfusion affect emergency response times and local clinical outcomes. The CAAS accreditation signals conformity with national EMS standards; fleet and staffing investments support system resilience.

The court thanked the service for its work; magistrates and the judge praised employees and noted that roughly one in five county residents interacted with EMS in the prior year, based on the call volume presented.

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The court approved Resolution 2025‑074 authorizing application for calendar‑year 2026 litter‑abatement grant funds from the Kentucky Energy and Environmental Cabinet, Division of Waste Management. The resolution notes there is no local match and that final county allocations will be determined after Nov. 3, 2025 when applications are received by the division.

The court also approved Resolution 2025‑075, a rural secondary program agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Rural and Municipal Aid, to accept identified county roads into the county road system and authorize county execution of the agreement. Resolution 2025‑079, added to the agenda by amendment, approves an 80/20 bridge funding agreement for replacement of a bridge on Crutcher Pike (CR‑1354) with transportation cabinet reimbursement capped at $32,600.

Resolution 2025‑076 authorized application for Keiko insurance grant program funds (competitive; maximum reimbursement $10,000; county 20% match required if awarded) to support safety equipment, training or property improvements to reduce claims exposure. Resolution 2025‑078 authorized the county to accept payments from Victory Lane Development Inc. to fund improvements to Dunbar Lane and to oversee design and construction to county standards.

The court adopted Resolution 2025‑077 setting Madison County\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000ad valorem rates for 2025 and motor‑vehicle/watercraft rates for 2026. The compensating rate for real property was set at 6.5 cents per $100; tangible personal property and inventory at 7.5 cents per $100; motor‑vehicle and watercraft at 10 cents per $100. The judge executive observed the county rate has fallen from $83 per $1,000 11 years ago to $65 per $1,000 under the compensating‑rate action.

All listed resolutions were approved by roll call. The court meeting record shows unanimous recorded votes (\"Yes\") from the magistrates and the judge on the items presented.

Votes at a glance
- Resolution 2025‑074 — Application for calendar‑year 2026 litter‑abatement grant funds. Outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous). Note: no local match required; county allocation to be determined after 11/03/2025.
- Resolution 2025‑075 — Rural secondary program agreement with KYTC (department of rural and municipal aid). Outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous).
- Resolution 2025‑076 — Application for Keiko insurance grant program funds (competitive; max reimbursement $10,000; 20% match if awarded). Outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous).
- Resolution 2025‑077 — Adoption of 2025 ad valorem and 2026 motor‑vehicle/watercraft rates (real property 6.5¢/100; tangible/property 7.5¢/100; motor vehicles 10¢/100). Outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous).
- Resolution 2025‑078 — Acceptance of payments from Victory Lane Development Inc. for Dunbar Lane improvements; county to oversee improvements to county standards. Outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous).
- Resolution 2025‑079 — KYTC 80/20 bridge program agreement for Crutcher Pike (CR‑1354); KYTC reimbursement up to 80% of cost not to exceed $32,600; county responsible for 20% of cost. Outcome: approved (roll call recorded; unanimous).

Why this matters: The packet of approvals funds routine maintenance and safety projects across the county, preserves grant eligibility for community cleanup, and locks in the county\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000adopted tax rates for the coming fiscal period. Several road and bridge measures include explicit funding commitments and timelines that affect traffic and access in local neighborhoods.

The court completed the roll calls and moved on to other business including personnel matters handled in executive session.","At its Aug. 26 meeting the Madison County Fiscal Court approved a package of resolutions including applications for a litter‑abatement grant, multiple transportation agreements and the county\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000\u0000adoption of 2025 ad valorem rates; all measures passed by recorded roll call.","actionData","errors"]

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