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A resident who recently invested in storage and lumber facilities said state inspection requirements forced redesign work and added expense because the county lacks a local building inspector; the speaker described waiting multiple weeks for state inspection and said developers need clearer local guidance. The speaker asked the court to pursue a locally accessible inspection option to reduce delays and help ensure projects meet state standards.

Court members and staff discussed possible responses, including forming a task force or committee to evaluate interlocal agreements with neighboring jurisdictions that contract inspection services, or to consider contracting a local inspector under agreement. Staff noted the state charges $1,280 for a building‑permit application and suggested the county could set a lower fee to recover costs if it provided inspection services.

No formal ordinance or vote was taken. Multiple members suggested reaching out to nearby counties with established arrangements (one example mentioned was Owen County) and to the local chamber of commerce and development partners to design a single‑point of contact to help builders navigate permitting requirements.

Why it matters: delayed inspections can stall construction, increase costs for local businesses and slow economic development. Court members said improving local permitting capacity could simplify compliance while preserving adherence to state code.

What’s next: court members asked staff to explore interlocal contracts or fee structures, to contact neighboring jurisdictions about their arrangements, and to report options back to the court.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Carroll County Fiscal Court September 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Business owners and developers told the Fiscal Court that absence of a local building inspector is causing delays and costs; court members discussed forming a committee to pursue interlocal agreements or contract inspection services.","taxTitle","Carroll County, Kentucky","taxId",73248,"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},6461000,"Carroll County officials discuss phased radio upgrade amid uncertain grant coverage",707,2561000,3268000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826041-c9b796dd9e71c828478250d1acd99fd7&start=2561&end=3268","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826041-c9b796dd9e71c828478250d1acd99fd7/thumbnail_2561000.jpg","/articles/6461000/Carroll-County/Kentucky/Carroll-County-officials-discuss-phased-radio-upgrade-amid-uncertain-grant-coverage","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461000-35fb2ba4e09e7f61c8a0c94c717511e5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770832186&Signature=o3llMKYZNkKU2KHZh2~qwTp1ZhNQHCnaNAwDzlw0lU1a8WWIJmbO0VI6t8vcLbRXTuBsa7mO33ZncXa60XequZbZ64A98e8kh75DGAEogjDqny0PCsNirfjOyN9bfcMEfcX7Dil9Ek81MuYeAcoVgtU9XDYRKKmztk8xnI55fkVYtcrSdultTntMQPn292M9mpGjzdw8wN1qqssGZWqB0k9hzOVzsUghwOPDBA~mrF5DecGFVij~you~2zx9UoOulhWGZ07Y4wRbp1no7DO88dsW14N3o8ztwgfyu6bgCSFCCwyGKPgxToIJT~xo5hEJd3MBAGYwCtfXpv~VQnBd1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Carroll County Fiscal Court members spent substantial time reviewing options to upgrade the county's emergency radio system and radios in vehicles, concluding a phased approach will likely be needed because grant coverage and total costs are uncertain.

County staff said the Kentucky Department of Homeland Security radio grant would probably fund radios but not all tower or repeater infrastructure, and that the county should expect to pursue funding over multiple years. Staff estimated a single‑round allocation for radios in Kentucky could be roughly $150,000–$190,000; countywide replacement needs were described well above that amount, with one summary estimate for mobile and vehicle radios approaching $500,000.

The court's emergency management staff recommended dividing the project into phases: begin with replacing local handheld and mobile radios, return to the state for additional phases to cover repeaters and other infrastructure, and work with partner jurisdictions to define cost‑sharing. Staff also said the grant is reimbursable, so the county must plan for upfront costs and intergovernmental cost allocations.

Court members discussed seeking technical advice from a Scott County official who has experience with the grant approval process. Staff recommended caution: different sources provided slightly different guidance on what the grant will cover (local radios versus repeaters and related equipment). The court did not take a formal vote to commit funds; staff were directed to continue refining estimated costs, confirm what equipment the grant will reimburse, and coordinate with cities and other county partners on cost‑sharing options.

Why it matters: county emergency communications affect police, fire and EMS interoperability across jurisdictions. The court flagged the grant's limits and the county's need to plan for multiple funding rounds and for potential local contributions.

What’s next: staff will continue grant application work, refine equipment counts and cost estimates, and report back to the court with a proposed phased plan and a cost‑sharing framework.","County staff outlined a multi‑year plan to upgrade emergency radios and communications infrastructure, saying the Kentucky Department of Homeland Security grant likely will require a phased approach and local cost‑sharing; total replacement of vehicle radios could exceed available grant amounts.",{"_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},6460981,"Court hears updates on playground signs, pool repair needs and field scheduling",740,1107000,1847000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826041-c9b796dd9e71c828478250d1acd99fd7&start=1107&end=1847","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826041-c9b796dd9e71c828478250d1acd99fd7/thumbnail_1107000.jpg","/articles/6460981/Carroll-County/Kentucky/Court-hears-updates-on-playground-signs-pool-repair-needs-and-field-scheduling","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6460981-2eb0dfc6597cc1dd71efe0498634a73a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770832186&Signature=QD7X0nQ05jh84UApGReO~p~-MVmVmoT93FYgSdD2WRX9Py7GWQtCYWzXI8ClRLQn4wldyyx1hWH7EDtOCDj719eig1pNct-0Mn~jw-VORYXgdc9v-De71Tg41nMwKNNRTiD1UoyBLnHL0lIXDecGpAj2QzexyXCPafWrM3QMc7Jz7CjncJRq-6JggDFcNxXkH3nPkF9HLwIgyV-cwUyeeVP8BM3nTfxOEM2kt2RdLne5921UM8gDGyYiGvwQQI0A6N9wO4-hA6xfFiZwctlAQrHh-6KiMNJC5OdBCfYkAqj39tXHGHMwwwJY4Ytz-cdrzsJJuoAqcRKEt2Gr2-IdNw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Parks and recreation items drew routine operational updates from staff at the Carroll County Fiscal Court meeting.

Staff said they will install signs at the new playground to address skateboarding and other activity that can damage equipment, and that they will replace damaged signs and bulbs at park facilities. The parks director said crews will remove and replace some damaged concrete valves and relocate fixtures to visible locations to reduce vandalism.

On the county pool, staff reported discussions with the contractor and said there may be a need for about $50,000 in upgrades to ensure the pool functions next season; staff described that figure as a quoted estimate and said work and final cost would be determined after further assessment. The court did not commit funding at the meeting.

Officials also discussed sports field scheduling: staff noted cancellations and low participation affecting weekend tournament plans and asked tournament organizers to coordinate earlier to reduce late cancellations. The parks director said playground equipment orders are in place and staff will meet with school or college students assisting with assessment of existing equipment removal and installation plans.

Why it matters: park maintenance and pool operations affect recreation access and user safety, and potential capital needs for the pool may require budget planning.

What’s next: parks staff will install signage, follow up on playground equipment installation, and provide a more detailed estimate for the pool upgrades for future budget consideration.","Parks staff said they will install new signs at the county playground to discourage skateboarding in hazardous areas, replace damaged fixtures and that the county pool may need an estimated $50,000 in upgrades to operate next season; field tournament scheduling remains uncertain.",{"_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},6460986,"Fiscal Court approves surplus sales and moves to purchase new tractor; some auction items lacked bidder identification",444,413000,857000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826041-c9b796dd9e71c828478250d1acd99fd7&start=413&end=857","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826041-c9b796dd9e71c828478250d1acd99fd7/thumbnail_413000.jpg","/articles/6460986/Carroll-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-Court-approves-surplus-sales-and-moves-to-purchase-new-tractor-some-auction-items-lacked-bidder-identification","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6460986-5b6c24b5464c17c5ff8d0d8809d58a0d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770832186&Signature=aB7fT8sTCgEDEPUaIGh-Nv1iiZVDMQcxzLVulBHJItu9tpRWoJwcvuB5HvP2HZmyFpM~TlBoUMuXi510qw6F9Cwp7ZwMjIUigMrWZJht33GjSuZ8OOiM6yFOfM3ci0KjIwvNZNTnqQ~YKUdW09x8IOeFleBrb3uYWVjF-mnLY5Yh3o-rk~LoYjyRPE90hCrKd4tDpJWcsk4r5wMTH~lCOCE36qhVrZMVOfD3Uu0nlQHHRP3lbJx02L84LlYnAve2AdFYx4KP5zJVBWqX6bvaGz5-GEfFZ1r93O6fvNO90OztXWHzkkGqm2Znn7qyBVxVUDYsdJWaX~W5DzowpwzyCA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Carroll County Fiscal Court approved several procurement and surplus actions and formally authorized purchase of a new tractor for the road department.

Court documents and a voice motion approved invoices and accepted most auction bids for surplus county items. Staff noted one bid for a specific tractor (the “66 10 tractor” in the packet) did not include a bidder identifier; because the winner could not be determined from the paperwork, the court left that lot unresolved and asked staff to clarify the bidder before awarding that item.

Separately, a motion was made and seconded to purchase a 2025 Takaduchi TL12B2 tractor for $97,000 based on road‑department recommendation; the court approved the purchase by voice vote. The court also approved a motion to dispose of items listed on the surplus schedule.

Why it matters: equipment purchases and disposal of surplus affect the road department’s capabilities and county inventory management. Staff said the higher bed for a truck loader was recommended by the road department and that needed to be formalized in the procurement packet.

What’s next: staff will follow up to confirm the missing bidder on one surplus lot and will complete procurement paperwork for the tractor purchase and equipment disposals.","The court approved routine invoice and bid actions, authorized purchase of a 2025 Takaduchi tractor estimated at $97,000, and approved disposal of surplus items; staff said one lot lacked a bidder identifier and will be held for clarification.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6460991,"Fiscal Court hears ongoing road damage, culvert repairs and GPS routing problems on county roads",808,1480000,2288000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826041-c9b796dd9e71c828478250d1acd99fd7&start=1480&end=2288","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826041-c9b796dd9e71c828478250d1acd99fd7/thumbnail_1480000.jpg","/articles/6460991/Carroll-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-Court-hears-ongoing-road-damage-culvert-repairs-and-GPS-routing-problems-on-county-roads","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6460991-b605fe2ad3a2ab9be75abfe0b2d0f087/orig.mp4?Expires=1770832186&Signature=JhlmqnA9L2~6Rm5Xmz9ATeBdrKOQwJxkv-vlw~SJ0-f40bw~MkdFpCsq5y7KC-eCtEzvpDwS77m74RlGiESjqdHA2cHsL~TMo6YdcGRZ12x0s1Ze707FwtosjkqwgCq5VfaEM5~qU9~8SMom8C8yRnqv5xunjnx0QSwzb4FB1SUg3ZwciNGkeEwVDISDdTUN56EHY15uZXBS-8BxbRATmRgdYxAecUPtrm8O8Y3htfdEKJPOwUrodhHcRBFmyhtdVpzyG6hmifSzX9tDPZ0JwFNntR2v~5qWDz4o-J1ZpLfXedUqQD9FSLWIkuwkYCzvtUVFdjkHqIgqwVMimgagpQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","County road officials told the Carroll County Fiscal Court that Tom Harris Road and multiple other local roads have sustained recurring damage from heavy traffic and that repairs and base rebuilding will be required.

Road staff described several spots that have deteriorated and said some roads were not originally built for heavy truck loads. The court noted recent culvert repairs on Sharon Road, where headwalls and replaced culverts addressed undercutting during spring rains. Staff said the culvert work will be followed by asphalt repairs as weather allows.

Court members also discussed problems caused by GPS routing that directs tractor trailers onto County Road 467. Staff said they have contacted the Kentucky Department of Transportation and requested signage and routing changes; DOT agreed to add signage to discourage heavy vehicles from the route. The court said drivers and trucking companies still sometimes use 467, leading to difficult maneuvers and stalled traffic when trailers must be unhooked to navigate turns.

No formal vote was taken. The court thanked the road crews for recent repairs and asked staff to continue coordination with DOT about signage and enforcement to stem repeat damage.

Why it matters: repeated heavy loads on roads not designed for them can increase county repair costs and create safety hazards for local traffic.

What’s next: staff will continue base repairs, schedule asphalt replacement where needed, and press DOT to update GPS routing signage for County Road 467.","Officials reported repeated damage to Tom Harris Road and other local roads from heavy truck traffic, described recent culvert replacements on Sharon Road and said they are working with the Kentucky Department of Transportation to fix wrong GPS routing that sends tractor trailers onto County Road 467.","actionData","errors"]

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