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Franklin County Fiscal Court approves vehicle purchases, grant application and road agreement; appoints Jay Patel
Summary
At its Aug. 10 meeting the Franklin County Fiscal Court approved the purchase of two sheriff vehicles, authorized a Homeland Security grant application for the sheriff's office, adopted a Rural Secondary Program road agreement and appointed Jay Patel to the tourist commission; routine surpluses and the treasurer's report were also approved.
Frankfort — The Franklin County Fiscal Court convened Aug. 10, 2023, and approved a set of routine motions that included authorizing the purchase of two 2023 Dodge Chargers for the sheriff’s office, authorizing a Homeland Security grant application, and accepting a state rural roads agreement into the county road system.
County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller called the meeting to order at 6:10 p.m. Squires Sherry Sebastian, J.W. Blackburn, Kelly Dycus, Scotty Tracy, Richard Tanner and Eric Whisman were present, and County Attorney Max Comley attended. The session lasted only a few minutes and adjourned at 6:13 p.m.
Why it matters: The court authorized Resolution #22-2023, allowing the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office to apply for a Law Enforcement Protection Program grant from the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security, which could fund equipment or protective measures for the sheriff’s office if awarded. The court also approved Resolution #23-2023 to adopt a Rural Secondary Program Agreement with the Commonwealth of Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Rural and Municipal Aid, which formally accepts referenced roads and streets into the county road system.
Key decisions and votes: The court approved minutes from a July 31 special meeting; that motion passed 6–1, with Squire Eric Whisman recorded as opposed. A motion to purchase two 2023 Dodge Chargers through the State Master Agreement from Dan Cummins, Sheriff, was moved by Squire Scotty Tracy and seconded by Squire Sherry Sebastian and approved by the court. The court approved several routine equipment surpluses, including two county vehicles for trade-in and fire department equipment to be sold at auction through GovDeals with serial numbers recorded.
The court approved adding one street light to the county multiplier (Frankfort Plant Board) and a new utility pole at the intersection of Leestown Road (U.S. 421) and Taylor Road. The court appointed Jay Patel to the Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission (Hotel Association position) for a term ending June 30, 2027. The Treasurer’s Report was received and, with no motion offered to deny any claim, bills were ordered paid.
Votes at a glance: - Approve minutes (July 31, 2023 special meeting): Moved by Squire Sherry Sebastian; seconded by Squire J.W. Blackburn. Vote: Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Tracy, Tanner, Judge Mueller — yes; Whisman — no. Outcome: approved. - Purchase two 2023 Dodge Chargers (State Master Agreement, Dan Cummins, Sheriff): Moved by Squire Scotty Tracy; seconded by Squire Sherry Sebastian. Vote: recorded in favor by the court. Outcome: approved. - Surplus two vehicles for trade-in: Moved by Squire J.W. Blackburn; seconded by Squire Sherry Sebastian. Outcome: approved. - Resolution #22-2023 (Law Enforcement Protection Program grant application): Moved by Squire J.W. Blackburn; seconded by Squire Sherry Sebastian. Outcome: approved. - Resolution #23-2023 (Rural Secondary Program Agreement; accept roads into County Road System): Moved by Squire Eric Whisman; seconded by Squire Kelly Dycus. Outcome: approved. - Declare fire department equipment surplus (auction via GovDeals): Moved by Squire Sherry Sebastian; seconded by Squire Richard Tanner. Outcome: approved. - Add one street light and new utility pole at Leestown Road and Taylor Road: Moved by Squire J.W. Blackburn; seconded by Squire Eric Whisman. Outcome: approved. - Appointment of Jay Patel to Frankfort/Franklin County Tourist and Convention Commission (Hotel Association seat, term to June 30, 2027): Moved by Squire Eric Whisman; seconded by Squire Richard Tanner. Outcome: approved. - Receive Treasurer’s Report / order bills paid: Moved by Squire Sherry Sebastian; seconded by Squire J.W. Blackburn. Outcome: approved; no claim was denied.
Next steps and context: The motions passed at the meeting primarily authorize staff to carry out purchases, apply for grant funding and record administrative changes (surpluses, appointment, and road acceptance). Any grant award, equipment deliveries, or road work will proceed according to the applicable contracts, state program rules and future funding decisions.
The meeting was streamed live by the Frankfort Plant Board and on Franklin County Fiscal Court’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
