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Barren County Fiscal Court approves discontinuance of State Quarry Road, OKs economic development application
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Summary
At a special called meeting April 1, 2026, the Barren County Fiscal Court voted to discontinue State Quarry Road after a public hearing that produced no recorded objections. The court also approved routine minutes, claims and transfers and authorized application for RDAP economic development funds.
The Barren County Fiscal Court voted April 1 to adopt a resolution discontinuing State Quarry Road following a public hearing during which no neighbors voiced objections.
The court’s Chair opened the special-called meeting at 9 a.m. and conducted a roll call before members considered several routine and policy items. A motion to adopt the discontinuance resolution was moved and seconded; the court then polled members by roll call and the Chair declared the motion carried.
The discontinuance followed an earlier acceptance of the viewers report recommending the action. During the public hearing a committee member said he had spoken with nearby landowners, including Mike Houchins, and that the principal neighbors had no concerns, according to court remarks.
In other business the court approved the minutes of March 17, 2026; approved payment of claims; and approved a requested transfer of funds. The court also approved a resolution authorizing application for RDAP/SPGE funds from the Department of Local Government to support economic development projects.
Votes at a glance • Approval of minutes (03/17/2026): Motion by Kinslow; second by Cameron; outcome: approved. • Payment of claims: Motion by Gross; second by Pedegar; outcome: approved. • Transfer of funds: Motion by Durham; second by Kumar; outcome: approved. • Resolution to apply for RDAP/SPGE funds (economic development): Motion by Gross; second as recorded; outcome: approved. • Acceptance of viewers report for discontinuance of State Quarry Road: Motion by Betty Gunn; second by Cameron; outcome: accepted. • Resolution discontinuing State Quarry Road: Motion by Coomer; second by Stinson; roll-call vote recorded as yes by listed members; outcome: adopted.
The Chair also reminded members that the fiscal court will hold a meeting at 9 a.m. April 21 for the first reading of the 2026–27 budget (July 2026–June 2027). The court adjourned after thanking the sheriff’s department for its response to a courthouse incident earlier in the week.
