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Judge/Executive warns Pea Ridge repeater replacement could top $750,000; court discusses bridge repairs
Summary
County Judge/Executive Sims told the Fiscal Court the Pea Ridge repeater needs replacement with costs that may exceed $750,000. The court also discussed Parker Road closure and will request KYTC emergency or 80/20 bridge funds for repairs.
County Judge/Executive Sims told the Fleming County Fiscal Court on Aug. 12 that the Pea Ridge repeater system needs replacement and that anticipated costs may exceed $750,000.
The announcement flagged a significant expense for local public-safety radio infrastructure that could require grant or bond funding, budget amendment, or external assistance. The minutes do not specify whether the cost estimate includes engineering, tower work, or ongoing maintenance; no formal procurement action was recorded at the meeting.
Separately, the court reported Parker Road was closed Aug. 6 after a low-water bridge structure was deemed unsafe. The court said it will request emergency funds and/or 80/20 bridge funds from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to address the structure.
The court also approved $2,123 in reimbursement to JBCH USA dba Mt. Hermon Christian Conference for 300 feet of fencing materials used to create staging space to repair a roadway slip; the reimbursement is intended to allow drilling equipment access for repairs.
What happens next: The minutes record the cost estimate for the repeater but do not record a funding source or timeline. County officials indicated they will pursue state bridge funds for Parker Road. The reimbursement agreement for fencing was approved as presented.
