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Conservation district agreement renewed to pick up dead livestock; county approves $80,631 contribution
Summary
Boyle County Fiscal Court approved a memorandum of agreement with the local conservation district to continue dead‑animal pickup services; the district will be compensated up to $80,631 for 2025 operations, an increase reflecting a 2% COLA.
Boyle County Fiscal Court on May 13 approved a memorandum of agreement continuing the county's support for dead‑livestock pickup services provided by the local conservation district.
Conservation district representative Alan Goggin reported that the district had picked up 894 carcasses year‑to‑date through April and that the truck required some time in repair during winter months; the revised agreement includes a provision to take the vehicle to a larger service center (Somerset) for faster repairs if required. County and conservation staff also agreed that the district will notify county staff when the truck is not running so the county can field requests for service promptly.
Agreement terms The conservation district will be compensated up to $80,631 for the year (amount includes a 2% cost‑of‑living adjustment from the prior year). County officials voted to authorize the agreement and payment.
Vote - Approve memorandum of agreement with conservation district for dead‑animal pickup, up to $80,631 (includes 2% COLA) — motion by Magistrate Sleeper; second by Magistrate Gay. Vote: Aye unanimous; motion carries.
Ending: Magistrates said the service is important to public health and agriculture, and asked staff to ensure rapid repair and communication protocols to minimize service interruptions.
