The Pike County Fiscal Court voted to file a Kentucky House Bill 6 local government economic development fund application for $1,250,000 to cover the county's share of a phase 6 landfill expansion.

"This will cover our portion of the landfill expansion for phase 6, that has already started," Judge Jones said, adding that the expansion "will give us another 6 to 7 years." The court adopted a resolution authorizing the judge/executive to execute documents and act as authorized correspondent for the project.

The court also approved a change order related to a slide in the landfill project, authorizing up to $316,486 to remove slide material and complete immediate stabilization work, with the judge noting the county expects to draw down HB6 funds as needed.

County attorney Roy told the court he had reviewed the contract language for the related procurement and attachments.

The court approved both actions by roll call vote. No schedule for construction was provided during the discussion; the judge said additional work would proceed "as needed" after the grant is filed and, if awarded, the county will access funds over time.