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Cardiac monitor purchase
EMS Director Mike Rogers told the court the department has budgeted $42,000 for a new cardiac monitor/defibrillator to begin replacing aging monitors in the fleet. Rogers and the county's attorney explained why the county prefers ZOLL-brand monitors: the ZOLL system provides \"real CPR feedback\" that the department says has been associated locally with improved cardiac-arrest survival rates, and interoperability with existing ZOLL equipment (including AED pads used by local law enforcement) reduces training friction. The court approved the purchase as a budgeted fiscal-item vote.

Privacy practices
The court adopted revised EMS privacy practices prepared with a health-care attorney review; the changes reflected updated HIPAA-related language and clarifications about patient privacy notifications.

Potential outside ambulance provider (Reliant Medical Services)
Rogers and others told the court the Office of Inspector General had notified the county that Reliant Medical Services had applied for a CON to provide ambulance services in Boyle County (class 1 and class 3 licenses were mentioned in the discussion). Rogers explained that the previous state category for nonemergency-only transport no longer exists and that an applicant with the requested licenses could, if dispatched or if arriving at an emergency scene, transport patients. Several magistrates said they were concerned about quality and local system stability if an outside, for-profit provider began responding to emergency scenes in the county. County attorneys said they would arrange a meeting with the applicant and asked the EMS director and board of EMS to discuss potential memoranda of understanding if there is interest in coordinating nonemergency transports.

Why it matters: changes to state licensure and market entrants can alter local emergency-response coverage, dispatch relationships and patient outcomes. Court members said they want to hear from the applicant before sending a formal opposition letter to the Office of Inspector General.

Key details
- Purchase amount: $42,000 (budgeted) for a ZOLL cardiac monitor to replace units approaching end of service life.
- Privacy practices: court approved revised notice-of-privacy-practices language after attorney review.
- Reliant application: county notified Reliant has applied for a CON; court asked for a sit-down meeting with the applicant before drafting a formal response.

Voices
- Mike Rogers, EMS Director: described equipment needs and the rationale for ZOLL monitors and described the CON notice.
- County attorney (first name not stated): said he would arrange a meeting with the applicant and prepare any necessary response to the Office of Inspector General.

Ending
The court approved the monitor purchase and privacy-practices update. County staff will try to schedule a meeting with Reliant Medical Services to better understand the applicant's intentions before the court decides whether to file a formal opposition with the state.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Boyle County Fiscal Court Regular Meeting - September 23, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Boyle County Fiscal Court on Sept. 23 approved a $42,000 budgeted purchase of a ZOLL cardiac monitor for EMS and adopted revised EMS privacy practices, and the court moved to meet with an outside ambulance applicant before deciding whether to oppose a Certificate of Need.","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},6461006,"Boyle County proclaims October 2025 Domestic Violence Awareness Month; county attorney's office to host community event Sept. 30",274,797000,1071000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826040-01b2bb86a22e899b9fc87593dc03f285&start=797&end=1071","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826040-01b2bb86a22e899b9fc87593dc03f285/thumbnail_797000.jpg","/articles/6461006/Boyle-County/Kentucky/Boyle-County-proclaims-October-2025-Domestic-Violence-Awareness-Month-county-attorneys-office-to-host-community-event-Sept-30","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461006-6a142f00e08c3e5c0cb0f4e903003743/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146748&Signature=C7YaEAKLDyB3UbKu33xm27FX17rtF-~~LFhiIPJU2yd4R6N8fHTM3hrmEYPkmVGec4W4pcT6xr-hPPj~Yl98I8uqjdVDDhw0DAqhiszIsj06SGyx3s9rkar7o-ckSFyhNDSsKXLgDnIyV3emiWZMsr3ZYIi35OnWTRF2yx~Oo8nWBWAqrgYU-wg9f1W6s4W9xIEmN4179ybKgi319p6B70lNJIwoZWkCF7fJJGxbISKDffKiEdNbZPcs6mMjDb-77aUBtR5iCSMmGkiMupRn4Ra0103nqhe6LCHv9V6IG8kmG2qp-28JvRAaR8EYFwGdJrchXkCfpkf1a~tI4F0uYw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boyle County Fiscal Court on Sept. 23 unanimously approved a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Boyle County.

Judge-Executive Shirley L. Bottom read the proclamation, which cites the prevalence and long-term harms of domestic violence and recognizes local organizations, advocates and law enforcement for providing services and support. The proclamation calls on citizens to stand with survivors and promote safety, respect and dignity for all.

Ashley (last name not stated), a victim advocate in the Boyle County Attorney's Office who accepts the proclamation on behalf of local providers, told the court the office will host a community awareness event from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at Constitution Square. The event will feature resource tables from local providers, speakers including survivors, children's activities, food and a purple-lighting initiative; Lowe's donated purple bulbs for the effort. The office is partnering with local organizations described in the meeting as a violence resource center and Greenhouse 17 (names used in the discussion).

Why it matters: Domestic violence has criminal and civil components, and the court heard an extended description of civil emergency protective orders (EPOs). Ashley explained EPOs are civil orders that must be heard within 14 days of filing and can extend up to three years; violation of an EPO can lead to criminal charges. The court discussion noted that filing an EPO does not, by itself, create criminal charges but can become a criminal matter if violated.

Key details
- Proclamation: \"I, Shirley L. Bottom, judge-executive of the Boyle County Fiscal Court, do hereby proclaim October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Boyle County.\" The court approved the proclamation by voice vote.
- Community event: Sept. 30, 5-7 p.m., Constitution Square; resource tables, speakers, children's activities, food trucks, and a purple-lighting initiative (Lowe's donated bulbs). The county attorney's office and local advocacy groups are partners.
- Legal process: Ashley described EPOs as civil orders (must be heard in 14 days) that can be issued for up to three years and can lead to criminal charges if violated.
- Local context: Magistrates and the judge-executive noted Kentucky's high domestic-violence statistics cited in the news and urged prompt reporting and intervention.

Voices
- Ashley, Victim Advocate, Boyle County Attorney's Office: described resources, the Sept. 30 event, and the court-based domestic-violence docket; said the office has expanded domestic-violence court dockets due to caseload.
- Judge-Executive Shirley L. Bottom: read the proclamation and encouraged public support.

Ending
County leaders urged the public to attend next Tuesday's event and to use local resources. The court emphasized rapid reporting and intervention for domestic-violence situations and directed county staff to distribute information about local services.","The court unanimously approved a proclamation designating October 2025 as Domestic Violence Awareness Month in Boyle County and heard from Ashley, a victim advocate with the county attorney's office, about a Sept. 30 community resource event and legal remedies including emergency protective orders.",{"_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},6461011,"Boyle County court pauses on air-curtain burner as residents report heavy smoke; recycling director cleared to bid for glass pulverizer",723,2227000,2950000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826040-01b2bb86a22e899b9fc87593dc03f285&start=2227&end=2950","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826040-01b2bb86a22e899b9fc87593dc03f285/thumbnail_2227000.jpg","/articles/6461011/Boyle-County/Kentucky/Boyle-County-court-pauses-on-air-curtain-burner-as-residents-report-heavy-smoke-recycling-director-cleared-to-bid-for-glass-pulverizer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461011-c8dcff69042d5339c03bace10d6433a0/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146748&Signature=QSitVsFrPod7fCFb8V7RuQoANEHPK0KNVsXMR7cUnwk2q5jN6kCzi4fkHIJhzg2KBBZal59znlUhf3c50y2UOS73vyJp1bIgOkytdxn6bCGxjfepNJgDsruf5n~IEyKaSmPVZWxWZCmZak-67VISNCcnJdzOLCwZmbeMfy8TCgSBpyYtI9b~HvJKqowsouJQBkgV8VRdHzhHPPCLizOn76GNcyplutKznvxWwIb0oYzvsu-NON6b0uCL6mfgFTQuDrPCsZCGP5rUn8RZ28fACKv42tzko8D3dwtIeLfHzl8jdiP0zPNotEzTiMtcY3pUZkk7JeA02iElRAKPDKeRMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Magistrates at the Boyle County Fiscal Court on Sept. 23 pressed county recycling officials for documentation and temporarily halted any final decision on continued operation of an on-site air-curtain burner after nearby residents reported strong smoke and odors.

The court voted to gather additional information, including air-quality reports and operational permitting records, before taking further action. Magistrates and residents voiced health and nuisance concerns after several witnesses described visible smoke and odor from the burning site. Recycling Director Angie Muncy told the court air-quality staff had already visited and that the burner is operating under a permit and twice-yearly reporting requirements, but residents and some magistrates said the visible smoke was more severe than expected when the burner was started.

The county approved a separate, uncontested motion to put the county'owned glass pulverizer system out to bid. Muncy said the chosen system would be an \"Andela Glass Pulverizer System (Mega Mini) with trommel screen and conveyor,\" and she presented the draft bid language that will be used to solicit vendors. She said the pulverizer is a multi-month procurement and that timing aligns with opening of the new recycling building.

Why it matters: the air-curtain burner handles brush and other vegetative waste and has been used as a disposal option for large volumes of wet wood. Neighbors said the smoke has affected their ability to use outdoor spaces and created odors inside homes. County leaders signaled they want the county to document air-quality testing and operating permits before ordering any operational changes.

Key details
- Residents said smoke and diesel-like odors from the air-curtain burner have been noticeable at times, especially during startup and in damp conditions. Neighbor Freddie Green was named repeatedly during discussion as a complainant.
- Muncy said the burner had been inspected by state air-quality staff and that the facility holds the required permit; she also said reports are required twice per year and that the facility had been operating only since September.
- Magistrates asked the administration to obtain the state air-quality inspection results, any complaints filed, and operational logs. The judge executive said she would reserve executive authority to make a decision based on that new information rather than waiting for a subsequent court meeting.
- The court approved recycling staff's request to advertise for bids on the glass pulverizer and associated equipment; Muncy said the system will allow the county to accept and process glass again at the recycling center (but not curbside). She also said a styrofoam collection pilot is planned.
- Muncy announced a public information session on Oct. 30 (6-8 p.m., Inter-County Energy) to explain recent curbside changes, contamination rules, new stickers and reflective strips for carts, and the county's messaging for acceptable materials (plastic #1 and #2 jugs/bottles, aluminum and metal cans, clean cardboard and paper). She stressed the importance of keeping recyclables clean and dry to prevent contamination.

Voices
- Angie Muncy, Recycling Director for Boyle County, described the pulverizer bid package and said state air-quality staff had inspected the burner and that the county holds a permit and reporting obligations.
- Multiple magistrates and at least one nearby resident raised complaints about visible smoke, the smell in homes, and concerns about long-term health impacts.

Court action and next steps
- The court asked staff to compile air-quality inspection reports, complaint records and operational logs for review; the judge executive said she would consider that information and exercise executive authority if necessary rather than waiting for another full meeting.
- Staff were authorized to put the glass pulverizer procurement out to bid.

Ending
Recycling staff said they will continue outreach to improve curbside contamination rates and noted the county already is marketing clean materials (cardboard, #1/#2 plastics, aluminum) to local buyers. The court will review the air-quality documentation and decide whether to suspend or relocate the air-burn operation once staff reports back.","Magistrates pressed recycling director Angie Muncy for more information after neighbors complained the county'operated air-curtain burner produced heavy smoke. The court approved seeking bids for a glass pulverizer system and heard a broad update on curbside recycling changes and outreach plans.",{"_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},6461002,"Royal County Library tax rates approved; magistrates press for reserve and spending details for local branches",639,1318000,1957000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826040-01b2bb86a22e899b9fc87593dc03f285&start=1318&end=1957","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826040-01b2bb86a22e899b9fc87593dc03f285/thumbnail_1318000.jpg","/articles/6461002/Boyle-County/Kentucky/Royal-County-Library-tax-rates-approved-magistrates-press-for-reserve-and-spending-details-for-local-branches","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6461002-6a2be854aec6300db64f3e84689d346a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146748&Signature=Uzc5BN1SY-CrBKMvzYzpgYDztOjf6nYRo16C06wdskAubU0QlRnC0VRPP6kUG-dS8KbszNl~Uy9LZ5oMfBy4M4yx6PmpdyieSRx5j0Hl7SkX4EUYVCbhHrKmvTVAxwwlpy3JsJr07I0nfWmWf3rXn-c7aJu64ClCPTK7repcQmlVoqsUUXCP~FOUzXPQQcSM~ve5Xxc~YxUhfVrB5gL0B3Ea~xCfU-QPcSP2wlU6JzateT18IfcJjW1GYqDJVBESkmPPRHiqht3DE0kM5dVeJG3nJzqrMFyX9XR~8nJGxxp8bRo1Q0zbjJTbhsNHHuK9zgnzrM0XzEdvC2Gz0Cs4Cw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Court members approved the Royal County Library District's tax rates for fiscal year 2025 during the Sept. 23 Boyle County Fiscal Court meeting, after hearing a report on the library's annual activity and outreach.

Colleen (last name not stated), who presented the library report, told magistrates the library board adopted a compensating rate increase for real property (6.9%) and personal property (7.71%), while motor vehicle rate remains fixed at 3.5 (as provided on the rate sheet). She reviewed the library's annual report highlights, including reported building traffic of about 140,182 visits for the year (approximately 350 daily on open days when averaged) and growing e-media circulation. The presentation emphasized outreach to Junction City and school-based programs, a planned literacy celebration on Nov. 8, and upcoming October programming.

Magistrates asked several questions about the library's reserves and the legal limits on special taxing district reserves. One magistrate requested a simple summary comparing the library's reserves to its average annual expenditures so the court could better understand whether funds might be available to expand services in Junction City and Perryville. Colleen agreed to provide the requested reserve-versus-expenditure figures by email to the court.

Why it matters: library tax rates and district reserves affect local budgets and how much taxing districts can spend on services and outreach. Magistrates said Junction City and Perryville have unmet needs and asked whether the library's reserves could help expand outreach and programming.

Key details
- Tax rates: Royal County Library District approved compensating rate adjustments presented to the court (real property 6.9%, personal property 7.71%, motor vehicle 3.5 fixed).
- Annual report highlights: building visits (~140,182), outreach programs in Junction City, growing e-media use, continued strong print circulation for youth, planned literacy event Nov. 8 at 10 a.m.
- Magistrates requested the library provide a concise comparison of reserves versus annual expenditures and to email those figures to court staff.

Voices
- Colleen, Library representative: presented circulation, programming, outreach efforts and the proposed rates.
- Magistrates: raised questions about reserves and the potential to reallocate district funds for expanded services in specific communities.

Ending
Colleen agreed to send the requested reserve and expenditure figures to the fiscal court by email. The court approved the library tax rates by voice vote without recorded opposition.","The fiscal court approved the library district's tax rates after a presentation on the library's annual report. Magistrates requested information about the library district's reserves and expenditures to assess whether funds could support increased outreach in underserved communities.",{"_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},6460993,"Fiscal Court approves EDA application for transportation-planning grant for Reading Track area",120,3480000,3600000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5826040-01b2bb86a22e899b9fc87593dc03f285&start=3480&end=3600","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5826040-01b2bb86a22e899b9fc87593dc03f285/thumbnail_3480000.jpg","/articles/6460993/Boyle-County/Kentucky/Fiscal-Court-approves-EDA-application-for-transportation-planning-grant-for-Reading-Track-area","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6460993-c5f0cdcc491561dd240441ecb88da357/orig.mp4?Expires=1771146748&Signature=hvgENEid0se4vc2FDahAYBN6NtpzBRLUJaWWnnwMk-iIAek~kPwhqYIoWEnJJUF2t2Eq7QM39Vg4OTjkn1Opo0l0JLuHNYGNrFVRoVW-rZYtkQo6c-F2yv5xbxEXF82tyb-vGemDGex6fXN5dUqbD9Q6HIuDzCWprtqynPmrAYOyDa5UVquXb4SXTKIC0Wdv5zNsBlDllvYbJ1tDNulG5eW-uAmeEh1TQ~zv7uTht4mBgCGvftl2g0WI2lrZ2nq7uusL3u7UOHtm2X8cv0IaGaICRJbrboN6wMC0FzHeGrfLnjKN7qzfvpHTHt4tbC3g2m586zUaeXrTfIJCTsFzsQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boyle County Fiscal Court on Sept. 23 authorized the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to apply for federal transportation-planning funds to study how proposed development of the Reading Track and adjacent parcels could affect traffic on the bypass and Perryville Road.

A representative filling in for the EDA explained the grant is administered through a Federal Highway Administration program and can range from $250,000 up to $1.5 million depending on the scope of the study. The county will not be required to provide a local match for the planning grant, the representative said.

Why it matters: the Reading Track area contains one of the last large developable tracts adjacent to the bypass. The planning study could identify needs for road improvements, alternate access, drainage and multi-modal elements (sidewalks and trails), and could make the project more competitive for additional funding to offset construction costs.

Key details
- The EDA asked the court to approve submission of a transportation-planning grant application; the court authorized the EDA to apply for as much funding as feasible.
- There is no local match required for the planning grant as described by the EDA representative.
- The court asked the EDA to include language authorizing the judge-executive to sign necessary paperwork for the application.

Voices
- EDA representative (Josh Morgan absent): explained the scope of the potential study and grant range.
- Magistrates: emphasized the benefits of coordinated planning for roads, drainage and amenities and the existence of a 15-acre lake in the project area that could be an asset.

Ending
The court approved the EDA's request and authorized the judge-executive to sign pertinent application documents so the EDA can submit the planning grant.","The fiscal court authorized the Economic Development Authority to apply for a federal transportation-planning grant (no local match) to study access, traffic and drainage impacts related to development in the Reading Track area.","actionData","errors"]

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