Votes at a glance: Woodford County Fiscal Court actions on appointments, contracts, events and bids
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Summary
The Woodford County Fiscal Court approved a set of routine and programmatic items including event permits, board reappointments, bids, contract extensions and claims; all recorded motions carried without recorded opposition.
The Woodford County Fiscal Court recorded a set of formal votes and approvals during its meeting. Key outcomes follow (motions carried without recorded opposition unless noted):
- Iron Horse Half Marathon (Oct. 12, 2025): Court approved the event permit for portions in Woodford County. Motion by Squire Taylor; second by Squire Brown; outcome: approved. Organizers said the race will follow the same course as last year, expects about 700 participants and will conclude by 10:45 a.m. on race day.
- Reappoint Molly Crum, Library Board of Trustees (4-year term ending 06/30/2029): Motion by Squire Brown; second by Squire Blackford; outcome: approved.
- Reappoint John Wayne Simpson, Fire Protection Board (3-year term ending 06/30/2028): Motion by Squire Gentry; second by Squire Brown; outcome: approved. Judge noted the reappointment and observed today is Mr. Simpson’s birthday.
- Extension of independent contract with Becky Wilson (treasury support) under same terms and conditions: Motion by Squire Gentry; second by Squire Downey; outcome: approved. The court noted Wilson’s work on delinquent-tax collection and a recent personal bereavement.
- Accept bid from Meridian for portable safety barricades ($37,944.74): Motion by Squire Gentry; second by Squire Brown; outcome: approved. Emergency Management Director reported a local donation covering the exact bid amount and vendor clarified no 50% deposit would be required.
- Approve Land Use Agreement Amendment No. 3 permitting FEMA and SBA continued presence at the Senior Center (extension through July with buffer): Motion by Squire Gill; second by Squire Taylor; outcome: approved.
- Accept bid for household hazardous waste event from contractor (recorded as "Queen Earth"/"clean earth") and set event for Sept. 20: Motion by Squire Brown; second by Squire Gill; outcome: approved. Director McDaniel said the contractor is available for the requested date.
- Approve claim/payment to Flock Group Inc. ($18,000) for sheriff’s office using asset-forfeiture funds: Motion by Squire Blackford; second by Squire Brown; outcome: approved.
- Approve transfers and quarter-end transfers as presented: Motion by Squire Carl; second by Squire Taylor; outcome: approved.
- Approve personnel order (personnel actions as presented): Motion by Squire Gentry; second by Squire Carl; outcome: approved.
- Ratify email approval list (items labeled 61325B and C and Stockyard Bank Visa statements): Motion by Squire Gentry; second by Squire Brown; outcome: approved.
- Approve bills to be paid and claims: Court approved without objection (no roll-call recorded).
- Approve salary list for fiscal year 2025–26: Motion by Squire Taylor; second by Squire Blackford; outcome: approved.
- Approve revised contract with Gail Smith (contingent on county attorney and judge executive review) to allow health insurance and increase allowable hours: Motion by Kelly Carl; second by Jackie Brown; outcome: approved.
Each listed motion was made and seconded as noted in the meeting transcript and was carried by voice vote or by unanimous consent where recorded. The court did not record roll-call tallies with member-by-member votes in the transcript; where the court spoke a unanimous voice vote was recorded.
