Votes at a glance: Lewis County fiscal court actions include contract awards, resolutions, appointments and closed-session directives

Lewis County fiscal court members recorded unanimous approval on several motions at the meeting, including contract awards, interlocal and grant agreements, board appointments and reappointments, and closed-session directives.

Key votes and outcomes

- Camp Dix Volunteer Fire Department bid: The court awarded the lowest bid to Utility Environmental Concepts for $945,000 to serve as contractor for Camp Dix Volunteer Fire Department work. Motion moved and seconded; roll call recorded all members voting yes.

- Animal shelter agreement: The court approved an agreement with Colonial Heights Veterinary Clinic (Dr. J.T. Williams, Maysville) covering euthanasia services if required. The contract rates discussed were $30 for euthanasia and $50 for disposal; the agreement runs through Dec. 31 (year not specified in packet). A court member noted Lewis County operates as a no-kill shelter but sometimes euthanasia is required.

- Recreation Park Board: The court adopted Resolution 25-11 to expand the joint park and recreation board with the city of Vanceburg from seven to nine members (county appointing five, city four), amending Resolution 89-04. The court also appointed Les Wilson to the board, contingent on city approval.

- Reappointments: The court reappointed Nate Stone and Mary Anne Collins to the Recreational Park Committee to four-year terms.

- County Priority Projects funding: The court adopted Resolution 25-12, approving a memorandum of agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways, accepting $126,000 in County Priority Projects (CPP) funds for specified county roads.

- Blacktop projects advertisement: The court authorized advertising for bids on the 2025–26 blacktop projects (specific allocations and final contract awards to follow); members were advised that some programs are discretionary and that full agreements must be returned before work begins.

- Electrical inspector: The court approved adding Gary Crawford to the county’s list of electrical inspectors; he provided qualifications and agreed to abide by applicable ordinances and fee schedules.

- Jailer transport overview: The court approved the Lewis County Jailer Transport overview as presented.

- Treasurer’s settlement and audit advertising: The court accepted the 2024–25 annual treasurer’s settlement and authorized advertising the financial pages of the audit in lieu of the full settlement.

- Claims and transfers: The court approved claims and transfers for all county funds as presented.

Closed-session actions (KRS 61.810 references recorded in meeting minutes)

- Pending litigation: After returning from closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(c), the court voted to proceed with a lawsuit as recommended by counsel in the Patricia McClure case. The motion passed on roll call with all members voting yes.

- Employment matter: After closed session under KRS 61.810(1)(f), the court voted to take no action regarding an item that might have led to appointment, discipline or dismissal of an employee.

- Sale of real estate: The court voted to proceed with the sale of real estate discussed in closed session, approving terms described in the meeting: $10,000 per acre and a requirement that the buyer construct an access (excess) road at no cost to the county; the judge executive is authorized to negotiate additional terms. The motion passed on roll call with all members voting yes.

What was not decided

None of the votes approved construction, property acquisition closing details, or final contract awards beyond the Camp Dix bid; many authorizations were limited to contracting authority, application filing or advertising for bids. For items requiring additional documentation or interlocal approval (for example, the Recreation Park Board expansion), the court noted actions are contingent on the city of Vanceburg’s corresponding approvals.

Vote records

Roll-call votes on the motions above were recorded with the following members voting yes: Judge Sparks; Joey McCann; Woody Underwood; Mark Horsley; Johnny Osborne. Where a specific mover/second was recorded in the transcript, it is noted in individual action entries in the meeting packet.