Court releases $20,000 to MPCAA, hires co-op student, names Community Drive and approves bills

Spencer County Fiscal Court on Dec. 2 ordered release of the second half of a $40,000 allocation to the Multi‑Purpose Community Action Agency (MPCAA), approved hiring an additional co‑op student at $15 per hour contingent on hiring requirements, named a new county road Community Drive, and approved the packet of invoices and transfers.

Kim Emby‑Hill, executive director of MPCAA, submitted a letter asking for the $20,000 release, saying local grant funding for senior services was insufficient and county support makes programs possible. The court voted to release the funds on a voice vote.

The court also approved hiring an additional co‑op student at $15.00 per hour contingent on completion of hiring requirements; the motion passed on a unanimous voice vote. The court discussed potential staffing needs in the County Attorney’s office, sanitation district and other departments when considering the hire.

The fiscal packet included detailed invoice registers for multiple funds. The meeting materials list General Fund invoice items totaling $84,064.43 and Road Fund items totaling $99,913.41 (packet totals as presented); the court approved all bills, invoices and transfers on a voice vote. The packet also lists a $5,500 payment for an opioid‑treatment program in the Opioid fund and other vendor payments across departments.

The court authorized naming the new road Community Drive and confirmed that the addresses had been added to the 911 system per Zoning official Julie Sweazy. The Judge said he would coordinate with the city on nearby addressing issues. The meeting concluded after an executive session under KRS 61.810(b) and (c); the court reported returning from executive session at 11:41 a.m. and stated that no decisions were made, then adjourned at 11:42 a.m.

The court recorded motions, votes and attachments in the meeting packet, which also includes vendor invoices, payroll and transfer details.