Franklin County Fiscal Court holds work session on PDI and broadband with Spectrum/Comcast; no formal action taken

Franklin County Judge/Executive Michael Mueller presided over a Nov. 18, 2024 special meeting of the Franklin County Fiscal Court that convened at 9:02 a.m. The session was held as a video teleconference under KRS 61.826, with a primary public location at 321 West Main Street in Frankfort.

The court convened a work session to discuss PDI and broadband with representatives from Spectrum/Comcast. The transcript records that the topic was discussed but does not record any formal proposals, specific remedies, or votes related to broadband service or PDI during the meeting; the record states explicitly that "no action was taken."

Judge Mueller announced the members present as Squire Sherry Sebastian, Squire J.W. Blackburn, Squire Mike Harrod, Squire Richard Tanner and Squire Eric Whisman. County Attorney Max Comley was also in attendance.

At the close of the work session, Squire Sherry Sebastian moved to adjourn; the motion was seconded by Squire Dycus. The transcript records that Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman and Judge Mueller voted in favor and the motion passed. The meeting was recorded as adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

No formal action, motions on broadband policy, or votes on contracts or funding related to PDI or Spectrum/Comcast are recorded in the meeting minutes. The transcript does not indicate any follow-up assignments, deadlines, or staff directives in connection with the broadband discussion.

The session’s minutes are signed by Michael Mueller, County Judge/Executive, and Kim Cox, Fiscal Court Clerk.