Madison County Fiscal Court approves budget amendments, property sale, board appointments and extends tax deadlines

Madison County Fiscal Court on March 25, 2025 adopted a series of ordinances, resolutions and orders addressing budget amendments, grant applications, property sales and appointments.

The court approved two budget amendments: Ordinance 2025‑003, a general fund amendment increasing the general fund by $22,859.42, and Ordinance 2025‑004, a road‑department budget amendment (amount read aloud in the meeting; transcript wording was unclear). Both ordinances passed on second reading and adoption by roll call.

Other measures approved included a resolution authorizing application for 2025‑26 Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) grant funds through the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet Division of Waste Management (Resolution 2025‑019). County staff said last year’s total grant request was $37,630.57, the project cost $47,038.21, and the county’s match was $9,407.64. The resolution authorizes the judge executive or designee to apply for funds and execute necessary documents if awarded.

The court also approved Resolution 2025‑020 to sell two surplus properties by electronic auction in accordance with KRS 67.0802; the parcels were described in the meeting as Lot E‑1 (Parcel 11, 2.49 acres) and a roughly half‑acre former schoolhouse on New Road. Jill said both properties…