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Fiscal Court rejects hiring full‑time GIS coordinator after heated debate over contracting and budget
Summary
After lengthy debate about costs and service continuity, the Hardin County Fiscal Court voted 5‑no to 4‑yes to reject a resolution to hire a full‑time GIS coordinator (resolution 007). Supporters said the position is required for engineering and E‑911 support; opponents argued Lincoln Trail AD contract services could provide the work at lower cost.
The Hardin County Fiscal Court considered resolution 007 on Jan. 13 to hire a full‑time GIS coordinator (the judge executive said the position was budgeted at about $103,000 annually, including benefits). The resolution prompted extended debate among magistrates about whether to fill the budgeted position or to continue using contract services provided through Lincoln Trail AD.
Judge Executive Keith Tall argued the GIS coordinator is essential to daily engineering operations, mapping updates for annexations and flood‑plain changes, and support for E‑911 systems. Tall said the county had used Lincoln Trail AD as…
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