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The nomination prompted more public feedback than court members said they had seen on any other issue since taking office. Supporters described Klein as a parent and attorney with values they said align with protecting children; opponents said his appointment represented partisan influence and threatened the library’s impartiality.

Jerry Chapman, chairman of Daviess County Citizens for Decency, urged commissioners to approve Klein and argued courts have sanctioned content-based collection decisions. \"Public library collection decisions are government speech, therefore not afforded protections under the First Amendment,\" Chapman said, quoting recent appellate decisions to argue libraries may refuse materials for community suitability. He closed by calling Klein \"a lawyer with integrity\" and urged a yes vote.

Cheryl Brown, speaking for the Coalition for Inclusive Daviess County, said the coalition represents local civic groups and faith communities and asked that library appointments be nonpartisan and inclusive. \"Our public library deserves to be an institution free from political, religious and personal influence,\" Brown said, and characterized the appointment process as lacking transparency.

Several commissioners spoke before the roll call. Commissioner Mark Sperry said he had received emails on both sides and described the response as the most feedback he had seen since taking office; he said he had attended library board meetings for years and had not observed the behavior critics cited. Commissioner Marksberry said he had spoken with Klein and learned Klein has teenage children — a point Marksberry said influenced his support.

The court took a roll-call vote after limited floor debate. The transcript records the roll call responses as: \"Commissioner Conner — Yes; Judge Executive Caslin — Yes; Commissioner Marksbury — Yes; Commissioner Caslin — No.\" The clerk then announced, \"Motion carries 3 1.\"

The appointment and the public response underscored deep local divisions over library governance and children’s materials. Court members and public commenters repeatedly framed the dispute as one of community standards and transparency. The judge-executive and several commissioners urged healing and civility after the vote.

Action: Appointment approved (motion recorded as passed). Effective dates listed on the agenda: 10/02/2025–09/13/2029.

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County legal counsel read the ordinance’s whereas clauses, stating the court had \"received public input expressing concern over the location of certain categories of group housing and other facilities\" and wished to \"obtain data related to these types of group housing and facilities\" while the Owensboro Metropolitan Planning Commission (OMPC) reviews the county zoning ordinance. Section 5 of the draft ordinance, as read, would keep the moratorium in effect for one year unless repealed or extended.

Because this was a first reading, the court did not vote on the ordinance. Commissioners asked clarifying questions about scope and whether previously approved residential zoning or pending applications would be affected. Counsel and staff clarified that a recent application for standard apartment development outside the city limits would not fall under the moratorium because it is not classified as group housing under the language read aloud.

Commissioners said the item mirrors similar action taken by the City of Owensboro and was placed on the agenda after constituents raised concerns. The court directed that OMPC review zoning and report back; no formal direction to staff beyond the planning review was recorded on the transcript.

Next steps: The ordinance will return for further readings and potential vote after OMPC completes its review and the court determines whether to proceed with a formal moratorium.

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Votes at a glance

- Minutes (09/18/2025): Motion to approve minutes of the Sept. 18, 2025 fiscal court meeting; motion seconded and approved (recorded by voice vote).

- All claims for all departments: Motion to approve claims; seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Health insurance premium rates for plan year 2026: The court approved the 2026 employee premium arrangement tied to the Kentucky Employees Health Plan (KHP); staff explained the court’s longstanding 15/85 employer/employee contribution policy and that employees pay the lower of 15% of total premium or the state rate. Motion approved by voice vote.

- Contract with Elysian Access Technologies LLC — courthouse auto swing operator: Approved a $3,453 contract for one automatic swing operator at the Daviess County Courthouse ADA entrance; court approved by voice vote.

- Contract with Allegiant (Allegiant) Access Technologies LLC — operations center auto swing operators: Approved a $6,850 contract for two automatic swing operators at the Daviess County Operations Center; approved by voice vote.

- Professional services agreement, Gardner Engineering and Consulting PLLC — structural assessment of Rosenwald School building: Approved a $1,200 proposal to assess flooring and structural concerns at the Rosenwald School at Yellow Creek Park; approved by voice vote.

- Security services agreements (Sheriff’s Office): Three standardized security services agreements were ratified (recorded as part of sheriff’s office contracts) covering events/locations and allowing deputies opportunities for overtime. The transcript named contracting partners as Bluegrass Hall of Fame and Museum, Settle Memorial United Methodist Church, and Owensboro Community and Technical College. The sheriff retains authority over initiation and execution; fiscal court ratified the agreements by voice vote.

- Declare surplus inventory for 2025 auction: The court declared an additional sheriff’s office unit surplus for inclusion in the in-house surplus auction (scheduled Oct. 3, 9:00 a.m., Operations Center) in accordance with KRS 67.08024; approved by voice vote.

- Award bid #25-26-17 — community notification siren replacement: The court awarded the unbudgeted replacement to Ohio Valley 2 Way Radio for $41,200.17; approval by voice vote. The item was described as an interoperable unit replacement.

- Award RFQ #2526-22 — mobile litter catch systems: Awarded to Meta Technologies for four new mobile litter catch systems in the total amount of $29,800 (budgeted addition); approved by voice vote.

- Award RFQ #2526-25 — new 40-yard roll-off containers: Awarded to WasteEquip for four 40-yard roll-off containers for $27,314.28; purchase will be partially offset by a previously approved Kentucky Pride Grant of $19,000; fiscal court cost anticipated between $12,000 and $15,000; approved by voice vote.

- Appointment — Tim Klein to Daviess County Library Board (10/02/2025–09/13/2029): Motion carried 3–1 on a roll-call (see separate article for extended public comment and debate).

- Hire — Colton Staples, service technician (effective 09/29/2025): Motion to approve hire was seconded and approved by voice vote.

Notes on voting and procedure

Most omnibus or routine procurement and administrative items were approved by voice vote; the meeting transcript records multiple \"Aye\" responses but does not provide numerical tallies for those routine items. The appointment to the library board was recorded by roll call and carried 3–1. The court’s staff said the sheriff’s standardized security contracts are being placed on the agenda following guidance from the state auditor that such contracts require fiscal court approval.

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