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Pike County fiscal court approves grants, bids and routine business; FEMA mitigation and grant matches authorized
Summary
In a Feb. 13 session after a lengthy landfill discussion, the Pike County Fiscal Court approved minutes, authorized FEMA Hazard Mitigation Program participation ($14M for 45 homes), adopted local matches for a KPDI award and approved multiple contracts, equipment purchases, interfund transfers and personnel leave requests.
After detailing solid‑waste options earlier in the meeting, the Pike County Fiscal Court moved through multiple agenda items and approved several motions by roll call.
Minutes and FEMA grant The court approved minutes of the Jan. 26 meeting by voice/roll call. It then authorized the county to participate in FEMA’s Hazard Mitigation Grant Program for Project 4860, noting $14,000,000 for the acquisition of 45 homes and the possibility of additional funds.
Economic development grants and contracts The court adopted a resolution authorizing the county to provide local match funds for a Kentucky Product Development Initiative (KPDI) award of $565,000 for utilities at Wolf Pit Industrial Technology Park; the county noted a 12.5% local match requirement. The court also adopted a resolution to file a House Bill 6 local government economic development fund grant application for up to $73,450 and directed the judge executive to execute necessary documents.
Events, trademarks and community support The court approved a $3,000 contract with Kevin Jerome Bridal for sales services for Hillbilly Days and formally acknowledged receipt of U.S. patents and trademarks for the ‘Hillbilly Trails’ name and logo. The court approved county assistance (or procurement of concrete through Boyd Asphalt) for a roughly $18,500 concrete pad at the Belfry area little league building.
Infrastructure and equipment The court authorized proceeding with the Lizzie Fork streambank stabilization project contingent on full NRCS confirmation of funding and approved several road department equipment purchases, including awarding a $66,500 bid for a crew cab diesel and authorization to buy a 6‑yard easy dump bed (quote $26,910.78 plus freight). Bids were awarded to Fuller Ford where noted.
Finance and personnel Treasurer‑presented interfund transfers were authorized, moving $419,420 from the road fund and $419,420 from the solid waste fund into the maintenance garage fund and authorizing related bank transfers. The court also approved a 90‑day unpaid disability extension for one employee and six months paid disability for another.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in the transcript): • Minutes (Jan. 26) — motion carried; roll call: Scott, Atkins, Lewis, Judge Jones = Yes. • FEMA HMG Program (Project 4860) — authorized; roll call = Yes. • KPDI local match for Wolf Pit — adopted; roll call = Yes. • HB6 grant application (up to $73,450) — adopted; roll call = Yes. • Contract for Hillbilly Days sales system ($3,000) — approved; roll call = Yes. • Acknowledgment of Hillbilly Trails trademark — acknowledged; roll call = Yes. • Belfry little league concrete/asphalt support (quote ~$18,500) — approved; roll call = Yes. • Lizzie Fork streambank stabilization — authorized contingent on NRCS confirmation; roll call = Yes. • Fuller Ford truck bids and easy dump purchase — approved; roll call = Yes. • Interfund transfers and monthly reports — authorized; roll call = Yes. • Disability leaves — approved; roll call = Yes.
Ending: The court took a recess for limited public questions and planned to reconvene for remaining routine business and to schedule further public meetings where appropriate.
