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Pike County Fiscal Court acknowledges 2026 budgets, adopts memorial resolution and approves routine business
Summary
At a regularly scheduled meeting, Pike County Fiscal Court acknowledged several 2026 budgets and an audit settlement, adopted a resolution to name part of KY 194 for Melvin Farrell, approved routine personnel and treasurer items, and recorded discussion about procurement and facility improvements.
Pike County Fiscal Court on an undated session acknowledged multiple 2026 budget submissions, approved routine personnel actions and financial items, and adopted a resolution asking the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to name a portion of Kentucky 194 in honor of Melvin Farrell.
The court voted unanimously to approve the minutes from the Dec. 18 meeting and to acknowledge receipt of the Pike County Sheriff’s 2026 budget and the sheriff’s office audit/settlement for the 2023 tax period ending 08/31/2024. Clerk Daryl confirmed the clerk’s 2026 budget was presented and later discussed a reported surplus during the meeting.
Commissioner Lewis moved and Commissioner Atkins seconded a resolution requesting the Transportation Cabinet name a portion of Kentucky 194 for Melvin Farrell; the measure passed on a unanimous roll call. The court also adopted completed and scheduled road department work orders and approved the treasurer’s business, which the treasurer read as a single motion that included an ACH payment to the Kentucky Board of Veterinary Examiners for euthanasia license renewals for the county shelter (the transcript reads “Pike County Bridal Shelter”; the court’s record should be consulted for the definitive shelter name), authorization of lodging and registration for employee attendance at specified 2026 training and conferences, and acknowledgment of the treasurer’s monthly financial statement ending 12/31/2025.
Personnel items acknowledged by the court included grants of extended unpaid or sick leave for county employees and retirements: Janice Paul Chapman (six months unpaid leave effective 01/23/26), Donetta Rutherford (three months additional sick leave up to 01/21/26), the retirement of Jennifer West (solid waste landfill scale operator) effective 01/31/26, and the retirement of Jim Webb (temporary road form) effective 12/31/25.
The court closed after a benediction and a unanimous vote to adjourn. The record of the meeting shows the presiding judge and clerk noting that the court did not explicitly vote on the main county budget during the session; that oversight was flagged during the meeting for correction.
Quotes selected from the meeting include Commissioner Lewis wishing candidates “good luck and keep it clean,” and Commissioner Scott asking the public to “keep JT Varney in your prayers,” noting Varney is “really fighting a battle.”
The court scheduled follow-up and staff indicated they may call a special meeting to finalize purchases or approve bids once procurement steps are complete.
