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Bracken County court moves to advertise $52,000 maintenance contract for Judicial Center
Summary
After extended debate about contractor vs county employee options and insurance requirements, the Bracken County Fiscal Court voted to begin working with the Administrative Office of the Courts to advertise a $52,000 annual maintenance position for the Bracken County Judicial Center.
The Bracken County Fiscal Court voted to start the process of working with the Administrative Office of the Courts (AOC) to develop a job description and advertise a $52,000 annual maintenance contract for the Bracken County Judicial Center. The motion to begin that process was moved by Craig Miller and seconded by Debbie Mayfield; the court voted in favor.
The decision followed an extended discussion about whether the role should be filled by a county employee or an external contractor and what level of pay and insurance would be realistic. Court staff told commissioners that AOC updated its facilities operations and allowed advertisement for landscaping and similar services without a bond requirement after reviewing insurance and hours. The clerk said AOC must approve any advertisement and the extensive background checks for anyone who would have key-card access to the building.
Commissioners debated pay and practical work hours for the position. Several members said a no-benefits annual salary in the $37,000 range (about $18 per hour) would likely not attract applicants; one commissioner proposed $25 per hour (roughly a $52,000 annual equivalent) as a more feasible starting point for a contractor or salaried arrangement. Commissioners also discussed whether a business could bid and rotate employees to cover hours, and how taxes and liability insurance would affect take-home pay and contract pricing.
Craig Miller moved that the court “start the process working with AOC and the job description for a $52,000 annual salary for the maintenance of the Bracken County Judicial Center.” Debbie Mayfield seconded; the motion carried on roll-call vote with all present members recorded as voting yes.
The clerk was directed to work with AOC on advertisement stipulations and to return details to the court as they are finalized. Several commissioners asked that the advertisement clarify whether businesses may bid and how background-check and key-card access requirements would be handled.
The court’s vote authorizes staff to proceed with AOC consultation and to advertise the position once AOC’s stipulations and required background-check procedures are determined.
