Franklin County Fiscal Court approves grants, contracts and appointments; motion to surplus jail firearm fails
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At a Sept. 12 special meeting, the Franklin County Fiscal Court approved several grant applications, awarded multiple construction and equipment contracts for a new Road Department maintenance building, confirmed planning and road appointments, and voted down a motion to surplus a jail firearm.
County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller presided over a Sept. 12 special meeting of the Franklin County Fiscal Court where the court approved several grant applications, awarded multiple construction and equipment contracts for a new Road Department maintenance building, confirmed appointments to a county board and a road supervisor, and defeated a motion to surplus a jail firearm.
The court unanimously approved resolutions to seek grants for jail insurance coverage, fire-department equipment and personal protective equipment, and a technology cybersecurity grant. Squire Kelly Dycus moved to file Resolution #28-2023 to apply to the Kentucky Association of Counties Insurance Grant Program for the Franklin County Regional Jail; Squire Eric Whisman seconded and the resolution passed. The court also approved Resolution #29-2023 endorsing Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 5 projects for the 2023–24 Rural Secondary Program, and authorized filing Resolution #30-2023 (KY Fire Commission thermal imaging camera), #31-2023 (KY Fire Commission personal protective equipment) and #32-2023 (State and Local Cyber Security Grant Program) for the Technology Department.
The court approved an interlocal memorandum of understanding (Resolution #33-2023) authorizing the County Judge/Executive to execute a JAG funding agreement with the City of Frankfort; Squire Eric Whisman moved, Squire Richard Tanner seconded, and the motion passed unanimously.
On procurement and construction, the court authorized an engagement letter with auditor Charles T. Mitchell for the year ended June 30, 2023, received the treasurer's report, and acted on bids for the Franklin County Road Department maintenance building at 100 Lewis Ferry Road. The court awarded SCBA equipment to 911 Fleet & Fire Equipment; sitework (bid package #2) to Rising Sun Development ($292,000); asphalt paving (package #3) to Colston Paving ($484,000); general trades (package #4) to Rising Sun Development ($1,936,000); masonry (package #5) to Rising Sun Development ($134,750); drywall/metal studs/ACT (package #6) to Bennetts Contracting ($22,000); flooring (package #7) to Bennetts Contracting ($15,000); plumbing and HVAC (package #9) to Walker Mechanical ($446,000); and electrical (package #10) to AE Electrical Solutions ($336,965 plus Alternate #2 $38,375, total $375,340). Authorization for painting (package #8) was tabled. These awards were approved by majority votes noted in the meeting minutes.
A motion by Squire Scotty Tracy, seconded by Squire Sherry Sebastian, to surplus a firearm from the county jail was defeated. The minutes record that Squires Sebastian and Tracy and Judge Mueller voted in favor; Squires J.W. Blackburn, Kelly Dycus and Eric Whisman voted opposed; and Squire Richard Tanner abstained.
The court approved a board appointment to the Frankfort/Franklin County Planning Commission, naming Matthew Todd McDaniel to a term through June 30, 2027. Later, following a closed session authorized under KRS 61.810(1) for discussions that might lead to appointment, discipline or dismissal of an individual employee, the court appointed Gene Duke Wilburn as County Road Supervisor for a four-year term beginning Sept. 18, 2023; that motion passed with Squires Blackburn, Tracy, Tanner, Whisman and Judge Mueller voting yes, Squire Sebastian abstaining and Squire Dycus recorded as present.
The court adjourned at 12:32 p.m. The meeting had been made available via video teleconference and livestream on the county's official channels.
Actions at a glance: approvals of minutes (Aug. 24 public hearing and regular meeting); acceptance of 2022 excess fees payment; purchase of a 2024 Toyota Camry for the Sheriff; failed motion to surplus a jail firearm; filing of multiple grant applications (#28–#33); audit engagement approval; treasurer's report acceptance and an accounts-payable hold for $290; award of multiple bid packages for the Road Department maintenance building (packages #2–#7, #9–#10 awarded; #8 tabled); appointment of Matthew Todd McDaniel to the planning commission; closed session under KRS 61.810(1); appointment of Gene Duke Wilburn as County Road Supervisor; adjournment.
No public comments or extended presentations were recorded in the minutes for this special meeting.