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Ohio County Fiscal Court approves bridge grant, fleet changes, lease and appointments in December meeting
Summary
The court approved a Roby Lane bridge resolution with an $80,000 grant match, surplus and purchase of sheriff vehicles, purchase of a Mack truck for public works, accepted a Triple Crown Realty lease, and confirmed two extension council appointments; minutes and financial statements were also approved.
Ohio County Fiscal Court completed routine business and approved several agenda items in its December 2025 meeting, including infrastructure funding, fleet actions for the sheriff's office, an equipment purchase for public works, a lease, and appointments.
Key votes and outcomes
- Roby Lane bridge project: The court approved a resolution to accept a $100,000 project agreement for Roby Lane, with an $80,000 grant and a 20% county match (approximately $20,000). The resolution was signed and approved by voice vote.
- Sheriff's fleet: The court acknowledged a sheriff's franchise settlement and approved surplus of a 2020 Dodge Durango K-9 vehicle (reserve $10,000) and authorization to sell it, with the proceeds intended to help purchase a 2022 police-package Tahoe. Members also authorized use of reserves and to authorize the treasurer to write checks for the purchase; motions were seconded and carried by voice vote.
- Public works equipment: The court approved surplus of a 2025 Kenworth dump truck to be sold at auction and authorized purchase of a replacement Mack truck (packet listed a price of about $219,808) with treasurer payment authorization. The motion carried by voice vote.
- Triple Crown Realty lease: The court approved accepting a lease from Triple Crown Realty for office space used for FEMA coordination. The motion carried by voice vote.
- Financial housekeeping: The court approved the Nov. 18 meeting minutes, acknowledged treasurer financial statements for October and November 2025, and approved the clerk's fee office budget for 2026.
- Appointments: The court appointed Fred Maiden and Sarah Smith to the Ohio County Extension Council following a roll-call confirmation.
What members noted
Court members praised the Bill Monroe Foundation festival's improved attendance and finances; Dennis Cook reported ticket sales and sponsorship increases and a move from loss to a $12,372 surplus year-over-year. Members also discussed CPP funding reports for road blacktop projects and prioritized Yemen Road and McGrady Creek for upcoming work.
Next steps and fiscal notes
Several purchases and the Roby Lane project require payment authorization and, in some cases, transfers from reserves. For the Project Lifesaver program (approved separately), the court directed the treasurer to advance $5,000 pending EMA/FEMA reimbursement. The court did not record detailed roll-call tallies for most voice votes; meeting actions were recorded as carried by voice vote.
