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Simpson County Fiscal Court adopts budget amendment, confirms reappointments and approves detention center contract
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Summary
At its March 5 meeting the Simpson County Fiscal Court adopted FY23/24 Budget Ordinance 220.255 Amendment No. 3 ($238,264), reappointed members to the Water District and Tourism Commission, approved a one‑year detention center medical agreement with Comprehensive Correctional Care, authorized multiple budget transfers and approved claims; most motions passed unanimously.
The Simpson County Fiscal Court on March 5, 2024, approved a slate of routine and administrative items, including the second reading and final passage of FY23/24 Budget Ordinance 220.255 Amendment No. 3 for $238,264, reappointments to local boards, a detention center medical services agreement, and multiple budget transfers.
The court voted to acknowledge a 2023 Excess Fee Settlement of $70,981.52 presented by County Clerk Austin Johnson. The court then adopted the FY23/24 budget amendment (Ordinance 220.255 Amendment No. 3) on second reading and final passage; the minutes record Yes votes by Scott Poston, Jeffrey Burr, Marty Chandler, Myron Thurman and Mason Bames.
The court approved reappointing Corey Konow to a four‑year term on the Simpson County Water District Board (through Dec. 31, 2028) at the request of General Manager Jacob Cuarta. The court also approved reappointments of Lynn Caudill, Ashwani Savaria and Mike Simpson to three‑year terms on the Tourism Commission through Dec. 31, 2027, as recommended by Tourism Director Amy Ellis.
The court approved a one‑year medical services agreement between the Simpson County Detention Center and West Kentucky Correctional Healthcare, LLC, d/b/a Comprehensive Correctional Care (3C), effective April 1, 2024, through March 31, 2025, with an automatic annual renewal clause unless either party provides 90 days' written notice prior to renewal. Judge Executive Mason Bames was authorized to sign the agreement.
The court approved Resolution No. 2024-03-05EMP-P&Z to increase salaries for Chief Building Official Jon Chandler, Administrative Assistants Mikala McClain and Sydney Downey, and Treasurer Nicole Law, citing increased workload from the expanded jurisdiction program. The minutes also list detailed intra‑fund budget transfers and show approval of bills and claims as presented.
Separately, at Public Works Director Bobby Groves' request, the court authorized transferring $115,000 in leftover funds from the Kenny Perry Bridge project to asphalt resurfacing for Robertson Road (CR‑1310) from Sloss Road (CR‑1311) north to the Warren County line; the estimated project cost presented was $107,000. The court adjourned at 9:41 a.m.