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Mike Hennigan reported completion of a surveillance and access-control project at the county station, noting Southeast Banking personnel finished camera installation. Hennigan said the department is working with the vendor to design camera monitoring for two tornado shelters after recent incidents—one shelter was found unlocked and another experienced an attempted theft of solar panels.

Hennigan also said the county has a bid package ready for a third tornado shelter and that a private party has committed to a 50/50 public-private cost split and to grant an easement; staff will present details and a bid authorization at the next meeting.

Judge Executive Joe Pat Covington told the court that Chief Ward recommended rescinding the burn ban enacted Sept. 17; court minutes state the burn ban has been rescinded and officials will continue to monitor conditions.

Action items and next steps: emergency management staff will return with a formal bid authorization for the third tornado shelter and details of the public-private partnership, and staff will pursue camera-monitoring options for the two shelters. The rescinded burn ban takes immediate effect per the court’s notice.

No additional funding votes were recorded at the Sept. 25 meeting on these items.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Scott County Fiscal Court | September 25, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Emergency management and public-safety officials reported completion of a security camera and access-control project at a station, plans and bids for a third tornado shelter (including a private 50/50 commitment), and that the county burn ban issued Sept. 17 has been rescinded.","taxTitle","Scott County, Kentucky","taxId",55607,"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},5973558,"Court approves KYTC supplemental agreements, reallocates $24,475 toward Northrace Fork bridge work",124,1722000,1846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5841288-9285a108a4002c62bb3bbda6cb6e1b46&start=1722&end=1846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5841288-9285a108a4002c62bb3bbda6cb6e1b46/thumbnail_1722000.jpg","/articles/5973558/Scott-County/Kentucky/Court-approves-KYTC-supplemental-agreements-reallocates-24475-toward-Northrace-Fork-bridge-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973558-a2ea0e1911b1babd33078473237b06f9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019222&Signature=TaWW98ak~Ik6F42KSTCCTE5UioELpcY~6SUxKn73mHamaa6AdWUkph-2Fk~aZKZ5yoV~puaXOThAzVP3Z-oIkDANz~QvLmbjoZDrub9ptLL6gji9OQZJ7XnOYhlb4RjmEH7kHsoyh7mSIzAlbupPtV-~NmJWrrp29H9Phik-h17gnTyOrx8CnK~rdZkBz0jQfDE7ElP8oR6QNNS~L62dgAlfOG8EEfD3Qj4tijU~j-OObVs03DOfobiwewwv-A8Md75pB1CL3BXvyBulmKBBzhsvbQiEsKhw32e681TPiyaWFFqYdBVkgb7r0VDaUmxvTeaHS0d7LS06mzGZcivGzQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott County Fiscal Court on Sept. 25 approved supplemental agreements with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to address bid and scope changes on two road/bridge projects, moving $24,475 from the Mount Horeb award to the Northrace Fork project to cover added work.

County staff said the low bid for Northrace Fork exceeded the original award amount because the contractor had to raise the bridge elevation and add paving, increasing the contract scope. The county sought permission to transfer $24,475 from Mount Horeb’s award to Northrace Fork, and the cabinet agreed.

County members asked about total local cost. Staff said the county’s reserve or transfer contribution will still be “a little over $100,000” to complete the projects, and noted the change does not alter prior contract approvals; the county is waiting for the contractor to return a signed contract so the county can issue a notice to proceed.

Action: Motion to approve supplemental agreements carried on a motion from David Livingston, seconded by Rob Jones; the court recorded the motion as passed.

Next steps: Staff will finalize the contract with Todd Johnson Contracting and issue the notice to proceed when the signed contract is received.","Scott County approved supplemental agreements with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet reallocating $24,475 from one project to cover cost increases on the Northrace Fork bridge; county reserve contributions remain about $100,000 total.",{"_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},5973564,"Georgetown-Scott County EMS honors retiring paramedic, approves promotion and ratifies dash-cam grant application",454,1128000,1582000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5841288-9285a108a4002c62bb3bbda6cb6e1b46&start=1128&end=1582","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5841288-9285a108a4002c62bb3bbda6cb6e1b46/thumbnail_1128000.jpg","/articles/5973564/Scott-County/Kentucky/Georgetown-Scott-County-EMS-honors-retiring-paramedic-approves-promotion-and-ratifies-dash-cam-grant-application","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973564-7b4f7a3448230d9bb0129e0ac9e389f8/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019222&Signature=JPDluPgpsktqhp5ub8AZ59sE3QezGhalQRbP6maM7N6kcKZSKk42PsW-jAeshT1cVo~G9rlC5zaWYvFg6enZh4wNLKjD55H3~j5gFNXvpvU06IYf5ktIxYikil47JyygwNb6-VEm7fcr0EKa4OXFFRiNewbhKSeAxl2VJjPjqgUyulB8SWuZrOfE2RQacy0RNOR9G4pXoP2KNSSlOtrRgOgOrV-nqrX3YMZlfg1BxgTmB7qIyHFaZgOjxP13DP0JtEaY6y1cTFKGXcoHBtbxT0Z3tut0Gl--FyMjp76-DStiMUa~leEBXudTI2604BWYqRS-lDqtpOXKBEA8YtMCyg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott County Fiscal Court on Sept. 25 honored Jennifer Wright for her service to Georgetown-Scott County Emergency Medical Services and approved internal EMS personnel actions and a grant application.

The court read a proclamation recognizing Wright’s career at GSC EMS, noting she began service Nov. 1, 2016; was promoted to captain Dec. 12, 2017; and to battalion chief Oct. 19, 2019. The proclamation listed awards and career highlights provided to the court as part of the ceremonial recognition.

The court also ratified a retroactive grant application to purchase Samsara dash cameras for county ambulances. County staff said the grant would cover the cost of outfitting ambulances and described the application as an 80/20 grant structure (as discussed in the meeting). The motion to ratify the grant application passed without recorded opposition.

Separately, the court approved Chief Runyon’s recommendation to promote Makayla Brandenburg to battalion chief effective Sept. 29, the start of the next pay period. Runyon told the court Brandenburg has worked with the agency since July 2019, rose from EMT to paramedic and to captain in July 2022, leads EMS training (including the department’s EMT class), and has no disciplinary history. Runyon said, “She’s proven to be diligent, task oriented and self motivated with attention to detail.” The motion to promote Brandenburg passed with a motion from Rob Jones and a second from Ryan Pratt.

Actions recorded: proclamation honoring Jennifer Wright (ceremonial); ratification of the dash-cam grant application; promotion of Makayla Brandenburg to battalion chief, effective Sept. 29, with the new rate of pay recorded as $24.24 (noted in the meeting transcript as $24.24/$20.24—see clarifying details).","The fiscal court honored Jennifer Wright’s retirement, ratified an EMS grant application for dash cams, and approved the promotion of Makayla Brandenburg to battalion chief effective Sept. 29.",{"_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},5973570,"Scott County and Georgetown proclaim October 2025 Manufacturing Month; economic development director outlines retention work",466,645000,1111000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5841288-9285a108a4002c62bb3bbda6cb6e1b46&start=645&end=1111","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5841288-9285a108a4002c62bb3bbda6cb6e1b46/thumbnail_645000.jpg","/articles/5973570/Scott-County/Kentucky/Scott-County-and-Georgetown-proclaim-October-2025-Manufacturing-Month-economic-development-director-outlines-retention-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973570-7987951ac6f9d65fece7f7b9b032f286/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019222&Signature=YPLkEtWnxVWVuy3~x8RVItbkJMfXn7Ll2n4V0gmK2ZhsF8C4~04PhaZ5yZy1mMTvh3s8hUylwDNoHj59a3LBZ4HLk2AVoHpbxUrKd-yO-gj8POSKcROrnds790rLI4TgA-BsmvkOzaVt04JxnjAMy0UcW64mgGGPQknpOeUv3Lao0RUexEH6iyuZJA9MJW~RjN9mo3xTzWh9vl-ZIuLyxCJoc2YkrgwzbH9SDRSv7nCMnLdiOYNXR6XwzFTd~HQp27HRuVkvhAchaDFjpBVy9QQZQT6IAABiyky-pdJpapDkCKpvguVXW4mbFYeHDP9GJB705AbRUnguRR~YKA4rYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott County Fiscal Court and the city of Georgetown on Sept. 25 proclaimed October 2025 as Georgetown-Scott County Manufacturing Month, recognizing manufacturing’s large role in the local economy and announcing outreach and visibility efforts.

Judge Executive Joe Pat Covington read the proclamation noting manufacturing’s payroll and workforce contribution. County economic development director Jack (last name not stated at the meeting) described ongoing recruitment and retention work after a recent local plant closure and outlined community outreach plans for October, including industry visits for students.

Key figures cited in the proclamation and presentation: the court recorded a manufacturing-related payroll of roughly $2,200,000,000 for 2024 and said manufacturing and related employees account for “over 55% of all employment in Scott County.” Jack told the court the county sees about 17,000 people commuting into Scott County daily for work and emphasized retention as well as recruitment following a recent announcement of local job losses.

Planned activities: The county will run billboards and digital signage during October and host 13 days of industry visits that include tours (Toyota was cited as the first stop) for roughly 330 students from local high schools, middle schools and CTE programs to expose students to manufacturing careers.

Court comments: Covington and others praised Jack’s long service and noted manufacturing’s role in funding county services via occupational and net profit taxes. The court reflected support for continued retention efforts and for promotional investments such as billboards.

No formal action requiring county funding beyond routine proclamation was recorded during the discussion.","Scott County and the city of Georgetown declared October 2025 as Manufacturing Month; the county highlighted manufacturing’s payroll, workforce numbers, and local recruitment/retention efforts, and announced public outreach including industry visits for students.",{"_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},5973574,"Scott County Fiscal Court authorizes opposition to private ambulance provider’s certificate of need",266,1997000,2263000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5841288-9285a108a4002c62bb3bbda6cb6e1b46&start=1997&end=2263","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5841288-9285a108a4002c62bb3bbda6cb6e1b46/thumbnail_1997000.jpg","/articles/5973574/Scott-County/Kentucky/Scott-County-Fiscal-Court-authorizes-opposition-to-private-ambulance-providers-certificate-of-need","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5973574-444f177da820c002677ec29dd510fbd4/orig.mp4?Expires=1771019222&Signature=ETROpx~u1E7~~LgbStdvRPbTqIXv9Y8ncaSGNxij0VZXeDuGXdMDxYo4213fLYNLNlQA7MPk1-Ni-10ILSDt45jLjFZwLW4GCpxVOLlXBysrG3t7twLmNLcaSTvPXXhCekx-iA59oN1DsEaevNMw5hGj4lMn5LvUe-Et-mDYppQO~imi-v1AsDg8bhEIKYygsUQ0supWrFy7eUPptNO6Vik1FaiVHiZozMq01FCgJm-9Kkg7e4W66A9QOY-PHbGXuF9RMfuHrw0MzTBZekix4WhlpcM8p4nkY-Ov8I61JDWggmQazEDEaN0gEWw0FKEHf6FHxjjJNewLEqRlUX-tiA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Scott County Fiscal Court on Sept. 25 authorized county staff to submit a letter opposing a private firm’s application for a state certificate of need that would allow the firm to provide Class 1 emergency ambulance service in Scott County. The court approved the motion moved by Rob Jones and seconded by Chad Wallace; Commissioner Ryan Pratt abstained.

The opposition is aimed at a single firm that applied for certificates in nine central Kentucky counties, including Scott County. County staff and officials said the firm requested both Class 3 (nonemergent transports) and Class 1 (emergency response) classifications in its state filing, and the court’s objection is limited to the firm’s Class 1 request.

Why it matters: If the state grants a Class 1 certificate, the firm could seek placement on Scott County’s 911 response list and respond to emergency calls. Chris Runyon, speaking to the court, said the firm could “come set up shop in Scott County” and, if certified, would then need to request placement on the 911 call list.

Discussion and next steps: Court members said most of the eight other counties named in the application plan to oppose the same Class 1 request. The court directed Cam (county attorney/staff) to draft and file an opposition letter before the Sept. 28 submission deadline; Runyon said he would attend the state hearing scheduled Oct. 23. The motion to authorize the letter passed with the abstention by Pratt recorded in the minutes.

Officials emphasized the distinction between nonemergent transports and emergency response. Runyon noted the county currently allows other services to conduct nonemergent transports when local units are unavailable and said a nonemergent-only provider would not have raised the same concern.

Action taken: The court authorized Cam to prepare and file an opposition letter on behalf of the Scott County Fiscal Court. The court recorded Pratt’s abstention.

Background: Court members and an EMS consultant told the court that Scott County’s location makes it a desirable base for ambulance services, but the court’s objection centers on protecting its emergency-response system rather than routine nonemergency transports. A county attorney cooperation plan with adjoining counties was discussed as part of the response strategy.","Scott County Fiscal Court voted to have county staff submit a letter opposing a private firm’s application for a state certificate of need to provide Class 1 (emergency) ambulance service in Scott County; one commissioner abstained.","actionData","errors"]

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