Henderson County public meetings in 2022

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, receive reports from county officials, and take action on several resolutions. Key items include a resolution for animal control services, a road inventory with KYTC, and bid openings for the Judicial Center solar project and cleaning services. The meeting also includes routine reports and financial approvals.

• Resolution – Animal Control Services Agreement
• Resolution – Henderson County – KYTC Road Inventory
• Bid Opening – Judicial Center Solar Project
• Bid Opening – Courthouse Cleaning
• Bid Opening – Judicial Center Cleaning

The Fiscal Court approved a six-month animal control services agreement with the Humane Society of Henderson County and annual water treatment agreements for the Courthouse and Judicial Center. Bids for solar projects and cleaning services were opened and taken under advisement. The court also approved monthly claims and budget transfers.

• Approved animal control services agreement with Humane Society of Henderson County (Voice vote: All present in favor)
• Approved annual water treatment agreements from Aquaphase for Judicial Center and Courthouse (Voice vote: All present in favor)
• Approved December 6, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice vote: All present in favor)
• Approved budget fund transfers (Voice vote: All present in favor)
• Approved monthly claims including Oracle Elevator, Slade Printing, and training expenses (Voice vote: All present in favor)
• Accepted Sheriff's monthly report into the record (Voice vote: All approved)
• Accepted County Clerk's monthly reports into the record (Voice vote: All present in favor)
• Accepted County Attorney's payments into the record (Voice vote: All present in favor)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding its regular meeting to consider several administrative items, including appointments, a surplus property resolution, a Riverview incentive agreement, a street sweeper purchase, and a budget amendment. The meeting includes routine approvals and reports from county officials.

• Resolution – County Surplus Property
• Resolution – Riverview Incentive Agreement
• Road Department Street Sweeper
• Budget Amendment #3 (Ord 22-06 First Reading)
• Appointments to Code Enforcement Board and Airboard

The Fiscal Court approved a financial grant and tax rebate for a new underground coal mining facility. The board also approved several personnel appointments, the acquisition of a street sweeper, and various budget claims.

• Approved Resolution #22-34 providing $1,000,000 grant and 10-year occupational tax rebate to River View Coal, LLC
• Approved acceptance of a surplus street sweeper from the City of Henderson
• Approved hiring Allison Hancock Konsler as Occupational Tax Administrator at $45,000 annually
• Approved creation of a part-time Code Enforcement Board position with a pay range of $11,000 - $12,000
• Approved reappointing Hugh Stone to the Code Enforcement Board for a 3-year term
• Approved reappointing Bill Latta to the Regional Industrial Development Authority for a 3-year term
• Adopted Resolution #22-33 declaring certain county property as surplus
• Approved budget amendment Ord #22-06 Amendment #3 to include state grants fund

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning proposal for 75 lots in the Green Acres Subdivision, changing them from R-2 to R-SMH. The commission will also receive the 2021-2022 fiscal year audit and hear finance and bond reports.

• Rezoning #1137: 75 lots on Graves Drive, Martin Drive, Carter Drive, and Old Corydon Road from R-2 to R-SMH
• 2021-2022 FY Audit presented by Alexander Thompson Arnold, PLLC
• June and November finance reports
• Bond report
• Henderson County Fiscal Court map request

The Commission recommended a zoning change for 75 lots in the Green Acres Subdivision to allow manufactured homes. The board also adopted a formal policy for website postings and approved the 2021-2022 audit and recent finance reports.

• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1137 to change 75 lots in Green Acres Subdivision from R-2 to R-SMH (All Aye)
• Accepted 2021-2022 FY Audit (All Aye)
• Approved June Finance Report (All Aye)
• Approved November Finance Report (All Aye)
• Adopted official written policy requiring City, Fiscal Court, or Planning Commission approval and staff review for all website postings (All Aye)
• Approved response letter to Judge Schneider regarding a 2014 liquor sales map (All Aye)
• Approved minutes from November 1, 2022 meeting (All Aye)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding its regular called meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from county officials, and act on several administrative items. Key business includes an airport terminal program grant, road department personnel actions and annual bid requests, and a coroner's office generator service agreement.

• Airport Terminal Program Grant presentation by Director Allen Bennett
• Road Department personnel actions and annual bid requests
• Annual bid request for Courthouse & Judicial Center
• Coroner's Office Generator Service Agreement
• Appointments to Human Relations Commission and Cooperative Extension District Board

The Fiscal Court approved a federal grant for the Henderson City/County Airport terminal roof and authorized several bond releases for surface mining permits. The board also approved new appointments to the Human Rights Commission and Cooperative Extension District Board. Additionally, the court authorized bids for road materials and county maintenance services.

• Approved $219,988 FAA grant for airport terminal roof (unanimous)
• Approved 50% bond releases for surface mine permits HC851-0050 and HC851-8006 (unanimous)
• Reappointed John Coomes to Human Rights Commission (unanimous)
• Appointed Amy Cates and reappointed Heather Fehd to Cooperative Extension District Board (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Keith Combest at $12.00 per hour for temporary road position (unanimous)
• Authorized advertising for annual road material, uniform, fuel, and facility maintenance bids (unanimous)
• Authorized Judge to apply for KOHS grant for duty weapons and ammunition (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of county employee health insurance contracts (unanimous)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Land Development Committee is meeting to consider a site plan submitted by Iron Dogs Recycling, LLC for property at 1010 Port Plaza Drive. The applicant requests site plan approval for the property identified as PID# 39-1-17.

• Site plan review for Iron Dogs Recycling, LLC at 1010 Port Plaza Drive

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a regular meeting to address routine business, including a planning commission recommendation, a resolution to declare county surplus property, and reports from the sheriff and county attorney. The agenda also includes a proclamation for Native American Heritage Month and approval of prior minutes.

• Planning Commission Recommendation Case #1136
• Resolution on County Surplus Property
• Sheriff's Monthly Report
• County Attorney Report
• Proclamation for Native American Heritage Month

The Fiscal Court approved several fund claims, including a $714,293.29 payment for paving. The court also adopted a resolution to declare certain County Road Department property as surplus.

• Approved October 25, 2022 meeting minutes (Voice vote: All in favor)
• Adopted Resolution #22-29 declaring County Road Department property as surplus (Voice vote: All approved)
• Accepted Sheriff David Crafton's monthly report into the record (Voice vote: All approved)
• Accepted County Attorney payments totaling $15.12 (Voice vote: All in favor)
• Approved General Fund claims: $647.22 (EMA Training) and $633.36 (EAP) (Voice vote: All in favor)
• Approved Road Fund claims: $2,754.00 (Fairground PA system), $10,391.10 (Road rock), and $714,293.29 (paving) (Voice vote: All in favor)
• Approved LGEA Fund claim: $500.00 (Christmas parade) (Voice vote: All in favor)
• Approved Jail Fund claims: $1,175.99 (copier) and $4,181.81 (supplies/transports) and ARPA Fund claim: $31,875.00 (Cascade system) (Voice vote: All in favor)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two rezoning requests: one to change a property at 1127 South Main Street from R-2 to RF-4 for subdivision, and another to change a property at 3307 KY Hwy 1299 from AG to R-1 for consolidation. The commission will also review the October finance report and bond report, and approve the October 4, 2022 minutes.

• Rezoning #1134: 1127 South Main Street, 1.170 acres, R-2 to RF-4
• Rezoning #1136: 3307 KY Hwy 1299, 30,047 sq ft, AG to R-1
• Approval of October 4, 2022 minutes
• October finance report
• Bond report

The Commission recommended that the Henderson County Fiscal Court approve a rezoning request to change a property from Agricultural to Single-Family Residential. The board also approved the October finance report and updated several project bonds.

• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1136 (AG to R-1) for 3307 Ky Hwy 1299, subject to Minor Subdivision approval (All Aye)
• Approved October 4, 2022 meeting minutes (All Aye)
• Approved October Finance Report (All Aye)
• Accepted Bond Report, including releasing bonds for River’s Edge New Lots 3, 4, and 2, and extending bonds for Henderson Municipal Power and Light and Balmoral II (All Aye)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding its regular meeting to approve minutes, hear reports from county officials, and consider a resolution on employee health and dental insurance contracts. The meeting also includes an appointment to the Water District Board and a maintenance agreement for the Coroner's Office generator.

• Resolution on County Employee Health & Dental Insurance Contracts
• Appointment to Henderson County Water District Board
• Coroner's Office Generator Preventive Maintenance Agreement
• Henderson Community College ARPA Fund Update
• Reports from Animal Control, Detention Center, County Clerk, and County Attorney

The Fiscal Court authorized the execution of health and dental insurance agreements and reappointed a member to the Water District Board. The court also approved monthly claims and budget transfers, while tabling a generator maintenance agreement for the coroner's office.

• Approved execution of Protected Health Information Report and HCC Stop Loss Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved execution of McGregor Agreement for Health Reimbursement Account (unanimous)
• Reappointed Luther “Mike” Skaggs to the Henderson County Water District Board (unanimous)
• Tabled coroner’s office generator maintenance agreement to seek additional cost estimates (unanimous)
• Accepted Detention Center quarterly report (unanimous)
• Accepted County Clerk’s monthly and quarterly reports (unanimous)
• Accepted County Attorney’s payments of $7,256.87 (unanimous)
• Approved budget fund transfers and monthly claims for General, Road, and Jail funds (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a regular meeting to consider several items, including a resolution for an Accuride incentive, recommendations from the Planning Commission on cases #1131 and #1133, and an update on county employee health insurance. The court will also receive reports from the sheriff and treasurer, and approve minutes and claims.

• Resolution – Accuride Incentive
• Planning Commission Recommendation Case #1131 & #1133
• County Employee Health Insurance Update – Peel & Holland
• Sheriff’s Monthly Reports
• Transfers and Claims

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved a resolution allowing Accuride Corporation to retain the 1% occupational license fee on certain wages under the Kentucky Business Investment Act, and authorized the county judge to sign a disclosure statement for health insurance contracts. It also approved a $200,000 grant agreement for restroom construction at Sandy Lee Watkins Park, accepted the sheriff's monthly report, and approved claims totaling $7,875.58. A temporary mechanic position was created for Noah Laughary with a pay increase from $19.50 to $21.00 per hour.

• Adopted Resolution #22-27 for Accuride Corporation incentive (all in favor)
• Authorized judge to sign health insurance disclosure statement (all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution #22-28 for $200,000 LWCF grant for park restrooms (all in favor)
• Accepted sheriff's monthly report (all in favor)
• Approved claims totaling $7,875.58 (all in favor)
• Created temporary mechanic position and approved pay increase for Noah Laughary (all in favor)
• Approved September 27, 2022 meeting minutes (all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on three rezoning requests, including a proposal to rezone 2.327 acres at 14260 Hwy 41 South from Agricultural to General Business for a convenience store with gas pumps. The commission will also consider several site plans and routine reports. The meeting is open to the public and will be streamed online.

• Rezoning #1131: AKSHAR21 Inc. requests change from Agricultural (AG) to General Business (C-2) at 14260 Hwy 41 South for a convenience store with gas pumps
• Rezoning #1132: St. Anthony's Hospice requests change from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Agricultural (AG) at 2410 South Green Street for lot consolidation
• Rezoning #1133: MAKG Brothers, LLC requests amendment to previously approved development plan at 3949 KY Hwy 416 W
• Site plan approvals for AKSHAR21, MAKG Brothers, Shamrock River Port Facility, Tri-State Septic Tanks, and MBTJ, LLC
• Approval of minutes from September 6 and September 14 meetings

The commission voted unanimously to recommend that the Henderson County Fiscal Court approve rezoning #1131 from Agricultural to General Business for a convenience store with gas pumps at the former North-South Truck Stop. They also approved the accompanying site plan. All other agenda items, including two additional rezoning requests and four site plans, were approved unanimously.

• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1131 (AG to C-2) for 14260 Hwy 41 S convenience store with gas pumps (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan #3 for AKSHARI21 Inc. convenience store at 14260 Hwy 41 S (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1132 (R-2 to AG) for St. Anthony's Hospice lot consolidation at 2410 S Green St (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1133 amended development plan for MAKG Brothers at 3949 KY 416 W (unanimous)
• Approved Site Plan #4 for MAKG Brothers convenience store with fuel pumps at 3949 KY 416 W (unanimous)
• Approved Shamrock River Port Facility Addition site plan at 5233 Industrial Park (unanimous)
• Approved Tri-State Septic Tanks site plan at 746 Van Wyk Rd, subject to state permit and $3,453.50 erosion bond (unanimous)
• Approved 1776 S Green St site plan for gravel parking/storage, subject to state permit and $2,900 erosion bond (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a regular meeting with routine items like minutes approval and reports from county officials. Key discussions include a Tourist Commission update on an aquatic center feasibility study, a five-year solid waste plan, and a budget amendment for a second reading.

• Tourist Commission update & Aquatic Center feasibility by Abby Dixon and Meredith Schmitt
• Solid Waste 5 Year Plan presented by Coordinator Nancy Watkins
• Kentucky Housing Corporation Homeowners Assistance Fund discussion
• Budget Amendment 2nd reading by Treasurer Brenda Rider
• Animal Control and Detention Center reports

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved several routine items including the 2023-2027 Solid Waste Management Plan, a budget amendment for insurance claim funds, and fund transfers. The court also authorized the county attorney to investigate tax jurisdiction at the Marina Pointe riverboat docking station. No substantive decisions were made beyond these administrative actions.

• Approved September 13, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-25: Five Year Solid Waste Management Plan 2023-2027 (unanimous)
• Authorized Resolution 22-26: Kentucky Deferred Comp Joinder Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment Ord #22-05 Amendment #2 (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved monthly claims including $880.96 training reimbursement and $4,080.12 printing (unanimous)
• Approved verbal sublease to Master Commissioner's Office in Judicial Center (unanimous)
• Authorized county attorney to draft letter to Attorney General and Revenue Cabinet regarding Marina Pointe docking station tax jurisdiction (unanimous)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Henderson County Land Development Committee will review five site plan approval requests at its September 20, 2022 meeting. All items are requests for site plan approval; no final decisions are made by this committee, which forwards recommendations to the Planning Commission.

• Convenient store site plan by AKSHAR21 Inc. at 14260 Hwy 41 South (PID #81-32)
• Site plan by MAKG Brothers, LLC at 3949 KY Hwy 416 West (PID #90A-21)
• Shamrock River Port Facility addition by Shamrock Technologies at 5233 Industrial Park (PID #39-1-22)
• Tri-State Septic Tanks site plan by Robert Eckels at 746 Van Wyk Road (PID #66-78)
• Site plan by MBTJ, LLC at 1776 South Green Street

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission is holding a special called meeting to consider a site plan request from P & I Investments, LLC for the property at 2003 Stapp Drive. The applicant seeks approval to add parking behind the building. No public hearings are scheduled.

• Site plan review for Barrett Place at 2003 Stapp Drive (PID #65L-6)
• Request for additional parking behind the building

The commission approved a site plan for Barret Place at 2003 Stapp Drive, submitted by P&I Investments, LLC, to add parking behind the building. Approval was subject to screening, elevating, and curbing the dumpster enclosure, and recording a consolidation plat. The vote was unanimous (7-0).

• Approved Barret Place site plan for additional parking at 2003 Stapp Drive (7-0)
• Subject to screening, elevating, and curbing the dumpster enclosure
• Subject to consolidation plat recording

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is meeting to handle routine business and several public works items. They will hear reports from the sheriff and county attorney, consider a Vision Zero traffic safety initiative, and review a fall asphalt plan. The court will also take up a budget amendment, fund transfers, and claims.

• Resolution – Vision Zero Initiative
• Fall Asphalt Plan
• Budget Amendment – 1st Reading
• Planning Commission Funding
• Appointment – Regional Industrial Development Authority

The Fiscal Court approved the Planning Commission retaining $32,896.40 in excess revenues for a reserve fund, and also voted to ask the commission to investigate a previously posted wet/dry district map. Other actions included adopting a road safety plan, approving a fall asphalt list, hiring a parks director at $45,000, and authorizing a $529,000 airport runway design grant.

• Approved Planning Commission retaining $32,896.40 excess revenue for reserve fund (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved investigation into how a wet/dry district map was posted (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted Resolution 22-24 supporting Vision Zero traffic safety initiative (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved fall 2022 county asphalting plan (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved hiring Casey Phillips as Parks Director at $45,000/year (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved budget amendment for insurance claim funds (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved fund transfers for budget redistribution (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized Judge to sign $529,000 airport runway design grant, funded from coal severance (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. to change three lots on West Main Street from Henderson Innovative Planning District to Light Industrial District for a proposed 8,000 sq. ft. building. The commission will also review proposed zoning ordinance changes, including a new manufactured home district and accessory building regulations, as well as subdivision regulation text amendments. Administrative items include the August finance report and bond report.

• Rezoning #1130: Mulzer Crushed Stone requests change from HIP to M-1 for 645, 649, 651 West Main Street (approx. 28,600 sq. ft.)
• Proposed Article XXXV: R-SMH Residential Subdivided Manufactured Home District
• Text Amendment to Article IV, Section 4.24: Accessory buildings
• Text Amendments to Subdivision Regulations: Definition of Subdivision, Agricultural Division, and Agricultural Use
• August finance report and bond report

The commission voted unanimously to recommend a new Residential Subdivided Manufactured Home (R-SMH) zoning classification to the City Commission, aimed at allowing manufactured homes in the Green Acres subdivision where current R-2 zoning prohibits them. They also recommended text amendments allowing accessory buildings in front yards on large lots as a conditional use, and approved updates to subdivision regulations to comply with state law on agricultural divisions. A rezoning for Mulzer Crushed Stone from HIP to Light Industrial (M-1) was recommended for approval.

• Recommended new R-SMH zoning district for manufactured homes in Green Acres (unanimous, Gray Hodge recused)
• Recommended text amendment allowing accessory buildings in front yards on lots ≥25,000 sq ft in R-1, R-4, and Ag zones as conditional use (unanimous, Gray Hodge recused)
• Approved subdivision regulation updates for agricultural divisions to comply with state law (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1130 from HIP to M-1 with graphic development plan for Mulzer Crushed Stone (unanimous)
• Approved August 2022 finance report (unanimous)
• Approved bond report: extended Ollie Wash Car Wash bonds with street bond increase to $66,950, released Canoe Creek II sidewalk bond (unanimous)
• Discussed but did not set date for special called meeting for rezoning and site plan requests

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting to approve tax rates for the county and several districts, make appointments including a new jailer, and consider a funding request from the EMA. The agenda also includes routine reports from county officials and approval of claims and fund transfers.

• 2022/2023 tax rates for Cooperative Extension, Public Library, Drainage Commission, and Henderson County (2nd reading)
• Appointment of Henderson County Jailer
• EMA funding request
• Judicial Center HVAC service agreement extension
• Sheriff's franchise tax and oil tax settlements

The Fiscal Court approved the 2022/2023 tax rates for Henderson County, the Public Library, the Cooperative Extension Service District, and the Drainage Commission, all at the same rates as the previous year. The court also reappointed Scott Keach and Mike Thurman to the Riverport Board, appointed Edward Vaught as Interim Jailer, and approved a $500,000 increase in fund transfers for asphalt paving. An executive session was held for discussions with a business entity.

• Approved the August 9, 2022 fiscal court minutes as submitted.
• Approved the Coop Extension Service District's 2022/2023 tax rates at the same level as last year.
• Approved the Public Library's 2022/2023 tax rates at the compensating rate.
• Approved the Drainage Commission's 2022/2023 tax rates at the same level as last year.
• Adopted the Henderson County 2022/2023 tax rates as read (2nd reading).
• Reappointed Scott Keach and Mike Thurman to the Henderson County Riverport Board.
• Appointed Edward Vaught as Interim Jailer effective September 1, 2022, pending ethics review.
• Approved moving $16,534.56 from Hopkins County funds to the EMA Supplies line item for a vehicle grant match.

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Henderson County Land Development Committee is reviewing two items: a rezoning request from Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. to change three properties on West Main Street from Henderson Innovative Planning District to Light Industrial District, and a site plan from P & I Investments, LLC for additional parking at 2003 Stapp Drive. The committee will discuss and potentially make recommendations on these requests.

• Rezoning #1130: Mulzer Crushed Stone, Inc. requests change from HIP to M-1 for 645, 649, 651 West Main Street (approx. 28,600 sq. ft.) to consolidate lots for an 8,000 sq. ft. building
• Barret Place site plan: P & I Investments, LLC requests approval for additional parking behind the building at 2003 Stapp Drive

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will conduct a first reading of the 2022/2023 tax rates and a second reading of Budget Amendment #22-004. The meeting includes a review of the Green River Health District's 2022/2023 tax rates and a planning commission recommendation for Case #1129. Additionally, the court will open bids for a pothole patcher and approve a 2023 Flex Funds Agreement.

• First reading of Henderson County 2022/2023 Tax Rates
• Second reading of Budget Amendment #22-004
• Planning Commission Recommendation Case #1129
• Bid Opening for Pothole Patcher
• Resolution for Rural & Municipal Aid 2023 Flex Funds Agreement

The Henderson County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on August 9, 2022, and took several actions. It adopted the 2022-2023 tax rates (first reading) with no changes from the prior year, approved a resolution to use $272,963 in flex funds for road asphalt work, and awarded a bid for a pothole patcher. The court also approved a budget amendment, accepted the treasurer's annual settlement, and approved various claims. Additionally, it accepted $10,000 to release a mechanics lien on a property.

• Adopted 2022-2023 tax rates (first reading) (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-22 for $272,963 flex funds for road asphalt (unanimous)
• Awarded pothole patcher bid to Equipment Marketing Co for $88,900 (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment Ord #22-04 Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Accepted Treasurer's annual settlement (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $192,525.81 (unanimous)
• Accepted $10,000 to release mechanics lien on 8221 Green River Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Henderson County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to review the site plan for the City of Henderson Sports Complex on Airline Road. The meeting is scheduled for August 3, 2022, at the Henderson Municipal Center and will also be conducted via video teleconference.

• Public hearing on site plan for City of Henderson Sports Complex
• Site plan includes fields, future parking, and future indoor training center
• Meeting at Henderson Municipal Center, 222 First Street, Third Floor Assembly Room

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission held a special called meeting and public hearing on the proposed sports complex on Airline Road. After hearing presentations from city staff, consultants, and residents, the commission voted unanimously to forward all public testimony, comments, and suggestions to the Henderson Board of Commissioners. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved rules for public hearing (unanimous)
• Forwarded all public testimony and comments on sports complex to Henderson Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request to change a 0.52-acre property at 3949 KY Hwy 416 West from Neighborhood Business (C-1) to General Business (C-2) with a development plan for a convenience store with gas pumps. The commission will also review July finances, a bond report, and conduct the annual evaluation of Executive Director Brian Bishop.

• Rezoning #1129: MAKG Brothers, LLC requests C-1 to C-2 change for 3949 KY Hwy 416 West (PID #90A-21), ~0.52 acres, for convenience store with gas pumps
• Approval of July 5, 2022 minutes
• July finance report
• Bond report
• Annual evaluation of Executive Director Brian Bishop

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend approval of Rezoning #1129, changing the zoning of the former Niagra Store property at 3949 KY Hwy 416 West from Neighborhood Business (C-1) to General Business (C-2) to allow a convenience store with fuel pumps. The recommendation is subject to approval of setback variances by the County Board of Zoning Adjustments and final approval of an engineered site plan by the Planning Commission. The commission also approved the July finance report, accepted the bond report, and granted a 2% merit raise to Executive Director Brian Bishop.

• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1129 (C-1 to C-2) for convenience store with fuel pumps (unanimous)
• Approved July 2022 Finance Report (unanimous)
• Accepted Bond Report with actions on Braxton Park, River's Edge, and Canoe Creek II bonds (unanimous)
• Granted 2% merit raise to Executive Director Brian Bishop (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding its regular meeting with public hearings on the WARM 2022 closeout and WARM 2023 application, and will consider a resolution for the WARM 2023 GDBG application. The court will also review reports from the animal control officer, jailer, sheriff, county clerk, and county attorney, and consider a budget amendment, fund transfers, and claims.

• Public hearing on WARM 2022 closeout
• Public hearing on WARM 2023 application
• Resolution for WARM 2023 GDBG application
• Sheriff's vehicles bid opening
• Budget amendment first reading

The Henderson County Fiscal Court held public hearings and approved closing out the 2021/2022 WARM grant and applying for a new 2022/2023 CDBG grant of $200,000 for the WARM Center. The court also ratified sheriff's personnel contracts, accepted various financial reports, and approved a budget amendment and fund transfers. All votes were unanimous among present members, with Magistrate Southard absent.

• Approved Resolution #22-21 for CDBG funds for WARM Grant 2022/2023 application (unanimous)
• Closed out 2021/2022 WARM grant after public hearing (unanimous)
• Ratified sheriff's office personnel contracts for seven deputies (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021/2022 Detention Center Canteen Account Reconciliation (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021/2022 Detention Center Inmate Trust Account Reconciliation (unanimous)
• Accepted Sheriff's 2021 Tax Settlement (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment Ord #22-04 Amendment #1 (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers and monthly claims (unanimous)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Henderson County Land Development Committee is meeting to review two items: a rezoning request for a property on KY Hwy 416 West to allow a convenience store with gas pumps, and a site plan for a lot in the Eblen Subdivision. The committee will discuss and potentially make recommendations on these proposals.

• Rezoning #1129: MAKG Brothers, LLC requests change from C-1 (Neighborhood Business) to C-2 (General Business) for 0.52 acres at 3949 KY Hwy 416 West, for a convenience store with gas pumps.
• Site Plan: Robert Eckels requests approval for Lot #1 of Eblen Subdivision at 746 Van Wyk Road, Henderson.

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a special called workshop meeting to begin reviewing the Henderson County Administrative Code. The agenda includes a review of personnel policies and ongoing discussion of other chapters of the code. No votes or decisions are scheduled; this is a discussion-only session.

• Review of Administrative Code Personnel Policies
• Discussion of other individual chapters of the Administrative Code

The Henderson County Fiscal Court held a special meeting to review the county's Administrative Code Personnel Policy adopted June 28, 2022. Sheriff Crafton and Jailer Brady identified sections that conflict with state law or need supplementation. The court directed both officials to prepare revised policy manuals for future review, and discussed ratifying existing personnel contracts at the next meeting.

• Directed Sheriff Crafton to draft a personnel policy manual cross-referenced to county policy (unanimous)
• Directed Jailer Brady to prepare a policy manual meeting jail requirements (unanimous)
• Agreed to consider voice vote ratifying current personnel contracts at next Fiscal Court meeting (unanimous)
• Noted Section VII Separation paragraph D needs change as wage withholding is not allowed by law (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, making a library board appointment, and receiving monthly reports from the sheriff and jailer. They will also consider several resolutions and agreements, including an incentive for SKAPS, an MOU for emergency talk groups, and contracts related to the detention center and airport.

• Resolution – SKAPS Incentive
• MOU Approval – Daviess County Emergency Talk Groups
• MOA Approval – Airport Improvement Project
• Resolution MOA Approval – Detention Center SAP Contract
• KYTC – Detention Center Lease Agreement

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved several resolutions and agreements, including a SKAPS Industries incentive under the Kentucky Business Investment Act, a substance abuse program contract for 50 male beds at the Detention Center, and MOAs for emergency communication with Daviess County and the airport improvement project. The court also approved a lease agreement for the Detention Center with the Henderson County Public Properties Corporation, accepted quarterly reports from the Jailer and Sheriff, and approved various claims and personnel actions.

• Approved Resolution 22-19 SKAPS Industries incentive (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Daviess County for emergency talk group (unanimous)
• Approved MOA for airport improvement project (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-20 for Detention Center SAP contract (unanimous)
• Approved Detention Center lease agreement with Public Properties Corp (unanimous)
• Accepted Jailer's quarterly report (unanimous)
• Accepted Sheriff's monthly report (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $45,200.85 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission is meeting to consider a site plan for a liquor store at 1500 N. Green Street, along with routine administrative items. The agenda includes approval of June minutes, a bond report, and recognition of retiring county and utility engineers. No other major decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Site plan review for Ekadashi, Inc. at 1500 N. Green Street (PID #55C-49)
• Approval of June 7, 2022 minutes
• Bond report
• Retirements: Bill Hubiak (County Engineer), Ken Ferry (HWU), Steve Smith (HMP&L)

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission approved the North Green Street Liquors site plan for 1500 N. Green Street, submitted by Ekadashi, Inc., subject to bonding and a land use restriction with the adjoining property owner. The commission also approved the bond report, which included releasing two erosion control bonds and extending one bond. The meeting included a recognition of retiring County Engineer Bill Hubiak and other staff retirements, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved North Green Street Liquors site plan at 1500 N. Green St. (PID#55C-49) subject to bonding and land use restriction (all aye)
• Approved bond report: released $35,210.50 erosion control bond for Home Place, extended $22,800 streets/sidewalks bond for Home Place for 1 year, released $3,850 erosion control bond for Harding Street Building (all aye)
• Approved minutes of June 7, 2022 meeting (all aye)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a regular meeting to consider the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget on second reading, along with resolutions to fix compensation for county employees and officers. The agenda also includes appointments, a bid recommendation for road salt, and various reports from county officials.

• 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Budget 2nd Reading
• Resolution to Fix Compensation for County Employees & Officers
• Bid Recommendation for KACo Road Salt Auction
• Resolution for Humane Society Agreement
• Appointments to Surface Mine Committee and Henderson County Water District

The Fiscal Court gave final approval to the $34,532,459.89 budget for fiscal year 2022/2023, with all present members voting in favor. The court also appointed Nick Stallings as County Engineer to fill the remainder of Bill Hubiak's term, approved several resolutions and appointments, and authorized a road salt contract with Cargill Inc. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved FY2022/23 budget of $34,532,459.89 (4-0, with two absent)
• Appointed Nick Stallings as County Engineer to fill current term
• Approved resolution designating Nick Stallings as FEMA agent
• Approved resolution fixing compensation for county employees and officers
• Approved resolution adopting updated Administrative Code & Personnel Policy
• Approved Humane Society agreement expiring Dec 31, 2022
• Approved Henderson County EOP resolution
• Awarded road salt contract to Cargill Inc at $140.00/ton

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Henderson County Land Development Committee is meeting to review a site plan submitted by Ekadashi, Inc. for a liquor store at 1500 N. Green Street in Henderson. The committee will decide whether to approve the site plan for this property.

• Site plan review for North Green Street Liquors at 1500 N. Green Street (PID #55C-49), submitted by Ekadashi, Inc.

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is meeting to conduct routine business, including approving minutes, holding public hearings on LGEA and County Road Aid, and considering several resolutions and agreements. Key items include a mutual aid agreement with Hopkins County, an EMA lease agreement, and resolutions for surplus property and rescue squad affiliation.

• Public hearing on LGEA
• Public hearing on County Road Aid
• Mutual Aid Agreement with Henderson & Hopkins Counties EMA
• EMA Lease Agreement
• Resolutions for surplus property from Detention Center and Sheriff's Office

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved a $1,262,510 FAA grant for the Airport Improvement Project, accepted KYTC road recommendations while retaining flex funds, and adopted resolutions for the City/County Rescue Squad affiliation and surplus property disposal. The court also approved budget amendments, fund transfers, claims, and new hires.

• Approved $1,262,510 FAA Airport Improvement Grant (unanimous)
• Accepted KYTC Rural and Secondary road recommendations, kept flex funds for local projects (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-11 affiliating with Henderson City/County Rescue Squad (4-0, McCollom absent)
• Adopted Resolution 22-12 declaring Detention Center property surplus (4-0, McCollom absent)
• Adopted Resolution 22-13 declaring Sheriff's Office property surplus (4-0, McCollom absent)
• Approved Budget Amendment #3 and fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $34,089.72 (unanimous)
• Approved new hires: NaQuam Collins and Isaac Cummings at $12/hr, Chris Phillips at $17.50/hr (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing to approve a rezoning request from Medium Density Residential to General Business for a 4.75-acre property at 2601 Hwy 60 East. The meeting also includes non-public hearings for site plan approvals for Hercules Manufacturing Co., Dunkin Henderson, and Dirty Diesel Repair, LLC. Additionally, the commission will vote on adding Juneteenth and Veterans Day as paid holidays for staff.

• Rezoning #1128: Change from R-2 to GB district for 2601 Hwy 60 East to replace a fluorescent sign with a digital sign
• Site Plan Approval: Hercules Manufacturing Co. storage yard at 800 Bob Posey St.
• Site Plan Approval: Dunkin Henderson at 2222 HWY 41 North
• Site Plan Approval: Dirty Diesel Repair, LLC at 5680 Riverport Rd.
• Personnel regulation update to include Juneteenth Day and Veterans Day as paid holidays

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission approved Rezoning #1128 for Chapel Hill United Methodist Church, changing the zoning at 2601 Hwy 60 E from R-2 to General Business to allow a new digital sign. The commission also approved site plans for Hercules Manufacturing, Dunkin Henderson, and Dirty Diesel Repair, along with the May Finance Report, Bond Report, and updated holiday schedule. All votes were unanimous except for the Hercules site plan, which passed 10-1 with X.R. Royster dissenting.

• Approved Rezoning #1128 for Chapel Hill United Methodist Church (unanimous)
• Approved Hercules Manufacturing Storage Yard Site Plan with conditions (10-1, Royster no)
• Approved Dunkin Henderson Site Plan for Maruti Donuts 4 Realty LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Dirty Diesel Repair LLC Site Plan subject to $14,364.44 bonding (unanimous)
• Approved May Finance Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Report including bond reductions and releases (unanimous)
• Adopted city holiday schedule adding Juneteenth and Veterans Day (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is meeting to handle routine business and several appointments, with the most consequential item being the first reading of the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget. The court will also hear reports from county officials, consider a resolution on I-69 and US 60 roundabouts, and review road recommendations from KYTC.

• First reading of 2022/2023 Fiscal Year Budget
• Resolution on I-69 & US 60 roundabouts
• KYTC Rural & Secondary Road Recommendations
• Appointments to Board of Assessment Appeals and Planning Commission
• Animal Control and County Clerk reports

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of the 2022/2023 fiscal year budget totaling $34,532,459.89, with Magistrate McCollom abstaining. The court also approved appointments to the Board of Assessment Appeals and Planning Commission, accepted various reports, and authorized a purchase agreement for a new Gradall. The budget ordinance will be presented for a second reading on June 14, 2022.

• Approved first reading of 2022/2023 budget of $34,532,459.89 (5-0, 1 abstention)
• Appointed Lenny Underwood to Board of Assessment Appeals and Richard Curby as chairman (unanimous)
• Reappointed David Dixon, Dickie Johnson, and Doug Bell to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Tabled resolution on I-69 & US 60 roundabouts pending KYTC information
• Accepted County Clerk's reports into record (unanimous)
• Accepted County Attorney's reports into record (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $7,300.30 (unanimous)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Land Development Committee is reviewing three separate site plan applications. These include requests for a storage yard, a Dunkin location, and a diesel repair facility.

• Site Plan Approval: Hercules Manufacturing Co. storage yard at 800 Bob Posey St.
• Site Plan Approval: Dunkin Henderson at 2222 HWY 41 North
• Site Plan Approval: Dirty Diesel Repair, LLC at 5680 Riverport Rd.

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission held a special called workshop to present and discuss the final draft of the US 41 Corridor Plan. This meeting was a public hearing item intended for presentation and discussion.

• Presentation and discussion of the final draft of US 41 Corridor Plan

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss the FY 2023 county budget. The agenda includes only the budget discussion, along with standard procedural items like call to order and roll call.

• FY 2023 County Budget Discussion

At a special called meeting, the Henderson County Fiscal Court reviewed and agreed on a plan to balance the 2022/2023 budget, resolving a $534,000 shortfall through adjustments to revenues and expenses. The court scheduled the first reading of the budget for the May 24 Fiscal Court meeting. No formal vote was taken; magistrates and department heads agreed on the plan.

• Agreed on plan to balance 2022/2023 budget, addressing $534,000 difference
• Scheduled first reading of budget for May 24 Fiscal Court meeting
• Adjusted Road Department revenues (grants, culvert sales, recycling receipts)
• Corrected General Fund expenses (retirement funds, deputy coroner mileage)
• Split bathroom costs across two budgets for Road Department
• Added deputy position in Sheriff's Department with half salary from grants
• Added paid deputy director in EMA budget

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting, addressing routine matters such as minutes, claims, and fund transfers. Key items include a resolution for airport improvement project funding, a county road aid agreement, and a service agreement for the detention center. The court will also receive presentations and reports from various officials.

• Resolution — Airport Improvement Project Funding (HB1)
• Resolution — County Road Aid Coop Program Agreement
• Detention Center — HMC Service Agreement — Jailer Brady
• Budget Amendment — First Reading
• Proclamation — Economic Development Week

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved a $15,000 one-time grant to the Salvation Army to offset increased food costs for its lunch program. The court also approved a resolution to apply for up to $339,798.75 in state coal severance funds for the airport improvement project, and executed the County Road Aid Cooperative Agreement for fiscal year 2023. Several other routine items were approved, including a budget amendment, fund transfers, and a contract for jail maintenance.

• Approved $15,000 grant to Salvation Army (4-0, Puttman abstained)
• Approved resolution to apply for up to $339,798.75 in coal severance funds for airport project (unanimous)
• Executed County Road Aid Cooperative Agreement for FY2023 (unanimous)
• Approved one-year $13,646 jail maintenance contract with HMC Service Company (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Macie Brown as Assistant County Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment placing $376,300 in unbudgeted Road Fund receipts (unanimous)
• Approved paying off $52,087.59 remaining Gradall lease from contingency funds (unanimous)
• Approved swapping planned pickup purchase for $30,887 asphalt attachment (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on the proposed FY 2022-2023 budget, a rezoning request, and a text amendment to setback regulations. The commission will also review a Walmart site plan amendment and a preliminary subdivision plat. The meeting is open to the public and will be held at the Henderson Municipal Center.

• Rezoning #1127: Henderson Addiction Recovery, LLC requests change from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Business (GB) for 1.106 acres at 56 N. McKinley Street
• Public hearing on proposed FY 2022-2023 budget
• Review of Article XXVII Schedule 'A' setbacks text amendment requested by City of Henderson Board of Commissioners
• Amended site plan for Henderson Walmart at 1195 Barret Blvd
• Preliminary plat for 4 lots in A.G. & Mary Pritchett Subdivision on Old Corydon Road and US 60 West

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission approved its 2022-2023 combined budget of $761,902, a 3.26% increase from the previous year. It also recommended approval of Rezoning #1127 for Henderson Addiction Recovery, LLC, changing zoning from Light Industrial (M-1) to General Business (GB) for properties at 56 N. McKinley St. The commission approved an amended site plan for the Henderson Walmart to update exterior colors and signage, and approved a preliminary plat for the Pritchett Subdivision. A special meeting work session was scheduled for May 16 at 6 p.m. to present the 41 North study.

• Approved 2022-2023 combined budget of $761,902 (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1127 from M-1 to GB for Henderson Addiction Recovery (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of text amendment to Article XXVII Schedule 'A' setbacks (all in favor)
• Approved April Finance Report (all in favor)
• Approved amended site plan for Walmart at 1195 Barret Blvd (all in favor)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lots 1 Remainder, 1A, 1B, 1C of Pritchett Subdivision (all in favor)
• Scheduled special meeting work session for May 16 at 6 p.m. for 41 North study (all in favor)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a special called meeting to discuss the FY 2023 county budget. The agenda includes only the budget discussion, with no other action items listed.

• FY 2023 County Budget Discussion

The Henderson County Fiscal Court met in a special called session to review the proposed 2022/2023 budget. Department heads presented their budget requests, and discussions covered topics such as a 3.5% spending increase target, freezing employee health insurance premiums, and a possible new Parks Supervisor position. No formal votes or final decisions were made; the court will hold another workshop and aims to have a first reading of the budget at the May 24 meeting.

• No formal decisions or votes taken at this workshop meeting
• Scheduled another budget workshop for continued discussion
• Targeted first reading of budget at May 24 Fiscal Court meeting

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, a mowing contract for Canoe Creek, and a presentation on Juneteenth. They will also discuss magistrate compensation, receive reports from animal control and the county clerk, and approve payments, fund transfers, and claims.

• Canoe Creek Mowing Contract
• Magistrates Compensation
• Animal Control Reports
• County Attorney Payments
• Fund Transfers

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved a salary increase for magistrates and the coroner to $25,000 annually, effective next term. They also approved funding for VFD emergency medical training, a $2,500 donation for a Juneteenth celebration, and exercised a contract option for Canoe Creek mowing. Several routine reports and claims were approved.

• Approved magistrate and coroner salary increase to $25,000 annually (unanimous)
• Approved $2,400 instructor fee and reimbursement for VFD EMR training (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 donation for Juneteenth celebration (unanimous)
• Exercised first 12-month option on Canoe Creek mowing contract (unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk's monthly report (unanimous)
• Approved County Attorney's payments (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers (unanimous)
• Approved claims including occupational tax refunds and IT server purchase (unanimous)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Land Development Committee is reviewing an amended site plan for the Henderson Walmart at 1195 Barret Blvd. The committee will also consider a preliminary plat for four lots in the A.G. & Mary Pritchett Subdivision.

• Amended site plan for Henderson Walmart at 1195 Barret Blvd
• Preliminary approval for 4 lots in A.G. & Mary Pritchett Subdivision at Old Corydon Road & Hwy 60 West

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will review minutes from the March 22 meeting and hear reports from the Jailer and Sheriff. The agenda includes discussions on airport equipment, asphalt grants, and various resolutions regarding regional development and property.

• Airport Equipment Swap discussion
• Rubber Modified Asphalt Grant discussion
• Resolution for GRADD PSC (CDBG WARM 20C-009)
• Resolution for GRADD PSC (CDBG WARM 21-029)
• Bid Recommendation for Detention Center CSC Renovation

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved a $195,600 contract with ARC Construction for the Detention Center CSC Building office renovation, which will house a new Driver's License Office. The court also approved two GRADD professional services contracts for CDBG grants, a TVA RDAAP application for up to $70,812.27, and a resolution declaring Detention Center property surplus. Additionally, the court approved the revised County Administrative Code and Personnel Policy Manual with two changes, and funded 75% of a new cascade system for the rescue squad.

• Approved $195,600 contract with ARC Construction for CSC Building renovation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-07: GRADD contract for WARM 20C-009 CDBG grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-08: GRADD contract for WARM 21-029 CDBG grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-06: RDAAP application for up to $70,812.27 for 425 By-Pass Land Acquisition (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 22-05: Declared Detention Center property surplus (unanimous)
• Approved revised County Administrative Code and Personnel Policy Manual (4-1, McCollom nay)
• Approved $31,875 (75%) for rescue squad cascade system replacement (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $15,504.47 and $3,500 for COBRA coverage (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission is reviewing site plan approvals for Creekside Condominiums on Old Madisonville Road and a Pratt Paper facility on HWY 425. The meeting also includes public hearings regarding city zoning text amendments.

• Site Plan approval for twelve condos at Creekside Condominiums on Old Madisonville Road
• Site Plan approval for Pratt Paper Henderson, KY on HWY 425
• Public hearing for City Zoning Text Amendment regarding recreational vehicle definitions
• Public hearing for City Zoning Text Amendment regarding Manufactured Home District conditional uses
• Approval of March 1, 2022 minutes

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission recommended approval of two zoning text amendments to the City Commission: one adding definitions for recreational vehicles, recreational vehicle communities, and recreational vehicle spaces, and another adding recreational vehicle communities as a conditional use in the Manufactured Home District (R-MH) with specific limitations. The commission also approved the Creekside Condominiums site plan for 12 condos on Old Madisonville Road and the Pratt Paper Henderson, Kentucky site plan on Hwy 425. The March finance report was approved as read.

• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment adding RV definitions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of zoning text amendment adding RV communities as conditional use in R-MH district (7-1, Mac Arnold opposed)
• Approved Creekside Condominiums site plan for 12 condos on Old Madisonville Road (unanimous)
• Approved Pratt Paper Henderson, Kentucky site plan on Hwy 425 (unanimous)
• Approved March finance report (unanimous)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Land Development Committee is holding a special called meeting to review a site plan submitted by Pratt Paper (KY) LLC for property on Hwy 425 in Henderson. The only agenda item is a request for site plan approval.

• Site plan review for Pratt Paper (KY) LLC property on Hwy 425 (PID #46-19)

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will review minutes from the previous meeting and consider several appointments to local boards. The agenda includes bid recommendations for bituminous concrete and bridge work, as well as a budget amendment second reading.

• Appointments to County Board of Zoning Adjustment, Henderson Human Rights Commission, and City/County Airboard
• Bid Recommendation: Bituminous Concrete
• Bid Recommendation: B. F. Overfield Bridge Structure
• Bid Recommendation: B. F. Overfield Bridge Demolition and Installation
• Budget Amendment (2nd Reading)

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved several contracts and appointments, including road material bids, bridge work, and new hires. They also approved a budget amendment, fund transfers, and a personnel policy change allowing vacation schedule flexibility. All votes were unanimous among present members.

• Approved reappointment of Dickie Johnson to County Board of Zoning Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved appointment of Sylvia Calderon to Henderson Human Rights Commission (unanimous)
• Approved KYTC MOA for litter pick-up at Detention Center (unanimous)
• Awarded bituminous concrete material bids to J.H. Rudolph and Rogers Group (unanimous)
• Awarded B.F. Overfield Bridge structure bid to E & H Bridge & Grating for $82,741 (unanimous)
• Awarded B.F. Overfield Bridge removal/installation bid to Hazex Construction for $69,973 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Ike Day at $17.50/hr (Recycling) and Steve Watkins at $12.00/hr (Parks) (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment #2 and fund transfers (unanimous)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Henderson County Land Development Committee is meeting to review a single item: a site plan application for Creekside Condominiums, a proposed 12-unit condo development on Old Madisonville Road in Henderson. The applicant, Joe Mattingly of Black Pearl Properties, LLC, is seeking site plan approval. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Creekside Condominiums site plan review for 12 condos
• Property located on Old Madisonville Road, Henderson (PID #56-27)
• Applicant: Joe Mattingly, D/B/A Black Pearl Properties, LLC
• Request: Site Plan Approval

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission is holding a special called meeting via Zoom and Facebook Live, with public hearings. The only substantive item is a site plan review for a McDonald's restaurant at 122 S. Green Street in Henderson. The public cannot attend in person but can comment via Facebook.

• McDonald's Restaurant Site Plan for 122 S. Green Street, City of Henderson
• Public hearing(s) via Zoom and Facebook Live
• Special called meeting on March 9, 2022 at 6:00 P.M.

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission unanimously approved the McDonald's Restaurant Site Plan for 122 South Green Street, which converts the existing single-lane drive-thru to a dual-lane drive-thru, eliminates 9 parking stalls, and relocates handicap spaces to the front. The approval was based on findings that the plan meets parking requirements and improves traffic flow and safety.

• Approved McDonald's Restaurant Site Plan (unanimous)
• Approved conversion of single-lane to dual-lane drive-thru
• Approved elimination of 9 parking stalls and relocation of handicap spaces

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is meeting to discuss and decide on several items, including a joint resolution opposing HB 214, which would eliminate the Henderson District Court. They will also open bids for bituminous concrete materials and for work on the B.F. Overfield Bridge, and consider a budget amendment and other routine matters.

• Joint resolution opposing HB 214 to eliminate Henderson District Court
• Bid opening for 2022 bituminous concrete materials
• Bid opening for B.F. Overfield Bridge structure
• Bid opening for B.F. Overfield Bridge removal and installation
• Budget amendment first reading

The Henderson County Fiscal Court unanimously adopted a joint resolution with the City of Henderson opposing House Bill 214, which would eliminate Henderson District Court, Division 2. The court also approved hiring Nick Stallings as County Engineer at $95,000 annually, hired a CDL driver, and approved a budget amendment. Several road material and bridge bids were opened but tabled for recommendations at the next meeting.

• Adopted Joint Resolution No. 67-22 opposing HB 214 (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Nick Stallings as County Engineer at $95,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Marcus McGuire as CDL driver at $17.50/hr, rising to $18.50 after 90 days (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 CDBG WARM Grant binding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment for unanticipated receipts (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers within current year budget (unanimous)
• Approved County Attorney payments totaling $117,647.00 (unanimous)
• Approved claims for General, Road, and Jail funds (unanimous)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Henderson County Land Development Committee is holding a special called meeting to review a site plan submitted by McDonald's Corporation for a property at 122 S. Green Street in Henderson. The applicant is requesting site plan approval for the proposed restaurant.

• Site plan review for McDonald's at 122 S. Green Street

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings regarding a zoning change to allow apartments at 415 Eight Street and a request to close certain public alleyways. The commission will also consider amendments to the Riverfront Residential District ordinance.

• Rezoning #1126: Request to change 415 Eight Street from R-3 to General Business District for apartment construction
• Right-of-Way Closure: Request to vacate alleyways between 405 and 415 Eight Street
• Zoning Ordinance Amendment: Proposal to include Family Child Care Home as a conditional use in the RF-4 Riverfront Residential District
• Preliminary Plat: Approval request for two lots in the Heavy Industrial District on KY Hwy 425

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission recommended approval of a right-of-way closure and a rezoning for property at 415 Eighth Street to allow construction of eight apartment units. It also recommended amending the RF-4 zoning district to include family child care homes as a conditional use, and approved a preliminary plat for the A.G. and Mary Pritchett Subdivision. The commission approved the February finance report and voted to return to in-person meetings at City Hall starting April 5.

• Recommended approval of right-of-way closure for alley between 405 and 415 Eighth Street (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1126 from R-3 to GB with narrative development plan for 415 Eighth Street (all in favor)
• Recommended approval of RF-4 zoning amendment to add family child care homes as conditional use (all in favor)
• Approved February 2022 Finance Report (all in favor)
• Approved preliminary plat for Lots 2A, 2B, 2C of A.G. and Mary Pritchett Subdivision (all in favor)
• Approved holding in-person meetings at City Hall starting April 5 with Zoom option for commissioners (all in favor)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a special called workshop meeting to begin a review of the Henderson County Administrative Code. The agenda includes a general review of personnel policies and ongoing discussion of other chapters of the code. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Review of Administrative Code personnel policies
• Discussion of other individual chapters of the Administrative Code

The Henderson County Fiscal Court held a special meeting to review and update the Administrative Code Personnel Policy, last revised in 2017. They decided to make pre-employment drug testing mandatory for all new hires and require drug testing for reasonable suspicion. Other changes include requiring direct deposit, updating the EAP provider, and standardizing sick leave to 9 days per year plus 3 paid personal days. Several items were left unchanged or deferred, such as performance evaluation frequency and a proposed policy for paying out unused vacation.

• Mandatory pre-employment drug testing for all new hires approved
• Drug testing for reasonable suspicion approved
• Direct deposit required for all employees
• New EAP company adopted
• Sick leave set at 9 days per year plus 3 paid personal days for all employees
• Vacation carryover of 40 hours allowed for all departments
• Per diem rate and state mileage rate added to travel policy
• Policy on paying out unused vacation not finalized

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is meeting for a regular session. The agenda consists primarily of routine reports, including the coroner, sheriff, county clerk, and animal control, along with standard administrative items like fund transfers, claims, and county attorney payments. A proclamation for Henderson County FBLA and an ordinance codification agreement are also on the agenda.

• Ordinance Codification Agreement
• Coroner's Report
• Sheriff's Monthly Reports
• County Attorney Payments
• Fund Transfers and Claims

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Henderson County Land Development Committee will consider two items: a rezoning request for a property at 415 Eight Street to allow a self-serve car wash and eight apartment units, and preliminary plat approval for two lots in a Heavy Industrial District on KY Hwy 425. The meeting will be held via teleconference.

• Rezoning #1126: request to change 415 Eight Street from R-3 to GB for car wash and apartments
• Preliminary plat for Lots 2A & 2B of Pritchett Subdivision on KY Hwy 425
• Both items are in the City of Henderson

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, recognizing community members, and considering several action items. Key items include a resolution regarding Kenergy's PSC application, a request from the Coroner, a bid opening for the Detention Center CSC renovation, and a COVID money request from the Sheriff's Department. The meeting also includes approval of county attorney payments and claims.

• Resolution on Kenergy PSC application
• Coroner Bruce Farmer fiscal court request
• Bid opening for Detention Center CSC renovation
• COVID money request from Sheriff's Department
• County attorney payments to Steve Gold

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a regular meeting via Zoom, including a public hearing on the City of Henderson's request to annex three portions of right-of-way (totaling about 22.77 acres) at the west end of the city near Old Corydon Road and KY Hwy 425 By-Pass. The commission will also review the January finance report, a bond report, and an agricultural division request for property at 12500 Hwy 1078 South. Administrative business includes appointing 2022 committees. The public cannot attend in person but can comment via Facebook.

• Public hearing on annexation of 5.272 acres of Old Corydon Road right-of-way
• Public hearing on annexation of 16.850 acres of KY Hwy 425 By-Pass right-of-way
• Public hearing on annexation of 0.647 acres of unincorporated KY Hwy 425 By-Pass right-of-way
• Agricultural division request for property at 12500 Hwy 1078 South (PID# 98-4)
• January finance report and bond report review

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed annexation of three right-of-way areas near Old Corydon Road and KY Hwy 425 By-Pass, but took no action as none was requested. The commission approved the Whitman & Feil agricultural division for property at 12500 Hwy 1078 South, the January finance report, and two bond extensions for Gray Stone developments. Commissioner David Williams announced his resignation effective February 10, 2022.

• Approved minutes from January 4, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Held public hearing on annexation of right-of-ways (no action taken)
• Approved January finance report (unanimous)
• Approved bond report with two extensions (unanimous)
• Approved Whitman & Feil agricultural division (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a special workshop meeting to begin a general review of the Henderson County Administrative Code. The agenda includes a call to order, roll call, and a discussion to set a schedule for ongoing review of individual chapters. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• General review of the Henderson County Administrative Code
• Setting schedule for ongoing discussion of individual chapters

The Henderson County Fiscal Court held a special called meeting to discuss proposed changes to the Henderson County Administrative Code. No formal votes or decisions were made; the meeting was a workshop to review sections and assign follow-up tasks. The next workshop was scheduled for February 17, 2022.

• Scheduled next Admin Code workshop for February 17, 2022
• Agreed to remove Section 7.4b (fine amounts) from Admin Code
• Directed County Attorney to reword Section 2.2 for clarity
• Directed Judge to compile list of Administrative Agencies for Sections 2.5 and 5.1
• Directed County Attorney to make language changes to Section 4.8 (Surplus Property)
• Agreed to develop written policy on 'Good of the County'
• Directed review of Code of Ethics (nepotism) and gift thresholds
• Directed review of per diem and mileage rates in Admin Code

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is meeting to consider a variety of administrative and operational items, including a lease amendment for the coroner's office, a firing range license agreement with the City of Henderson, road department bids, and salary orders for the Sheriff's and Clerk's offices. The agenda also includes reports from county officials and routine approvals of minutes, claims, and transfers.

• Coroner Bruce Farmer lease amendment and fiscal court requests
• Firing range license agreement with City of Henderson/Detention Center
• Road Department petroleum, material, and uniform service bid recommendations
• Approval of salary orders for Sheriff's and Clerk's offices
• County Attorney payments and claims approvals

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved multiple road department contracts, including petroleum products to Home Oil & Gas and uniform services to Cintas, and accepted material bids for concrete, aggregates, and culvert pipe. The court also approved annual salary orders for the sheriff and county clerk, replaced surety bonds, and authorized a firing range license agreement with the City of Henderson.

• Approved replacement of surety bonds with Indemnity National Insurance Company (5-0)
• Authorized Coroner to execute lease amendment with Deaconess (5-0)
• Approved firing range license agreement with City of Henderson (5-0)
• Awarded petroleum products bid to Home Oil & Gas (5-0)
• Awarded uniform services bid to Cintas (5-0)
• Accepted material bids: Meuth Concrete, Audubon Sand & Gravel, Hazex, Mulzer, Ohio Valley Drainage (5-0 each)
• Rejected bituminous concrete bids and ordered rebid (5-0)
• Approved Sheriff's and Clerk's annual salary orders (5-0 each)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Henderson County Land Development Committee will consider a preliminary plat for two lots in a Heavy Industrial District on KY Hwy 425, and hold a public hearing on annexing three right-of-way portions near Old Corydon Road and KY Hwy 425 By-Pass. The meeting is via teleconference.

• Preliminary plat for Lots 2A & 2B, A.G. & Mary Pritchett Subdivision, KY Hwy 425, M-2 Heavy Industrial District
• Public hearing on annexation of Old Corydon Road right-of-way (approx. 5.272 acres)
• Public hearing on annexation of KY Hwy 425 By-Pass right-of-way (approx. 16.850 acres)
• Public hearing on annexation of unincorporated KY Hwy 425 By-Pass right-of-way (approx. 0.647 acres)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a special called workshop meeting to review the pros and cons of fee-pooling. The agenda includes only the call to order, roll call, discussion of fee-pooling, and adjournment, with no votes or decisions scheduled.

• Discussion of the pros and cons of fee-pooling

At a special called meeting, the Henderson County Fiscal Court discussed fee-pooling, a practice dating to 1993 where the county manages certain fees for the Sheriff and County Clerk. After hearing from officials, the magistrates reached a general consensus to keep the current fee-pooling system. No formal vote was taken; the meeting adjourned after the discussion.

• Kept fee-pooling as currently set up (consensus, no formal vote)
• Adjourned meeting (motion by Puttman, seconded by Southard)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding its regular meeting to approve the 2022 meeting schedule and county holidays, set salaries for fee offices (Clerk's and Sheriff's), and consider bids for road department services, petroleum, materials, a roll-off truck, and a parking building. They will also vote on a resolution for parks surplus property and hear the Sheriff's monthly report.

• Approval of 2022 meeting dates and county holidays
• Approval of fee office budgets and salaries for Clerk's and Sheriff's offices
• Resolution on parks surplus property
• Bid openings for road department uniforms, petroleum, and materials
• Bid recommendations for roll-off truck and road department parking building

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved the 2022 meeting schedule and holiday calendar, the County Clerk's and Sheriff's fee office budgets, and a resolution declaring road department equipment surplus for auction. It also accepted bids for a roll-off truck and a road department parking building, and approved routine claims and reports. Several other bids were opened but tabled for later recommendation.

• Approved 2022 Fiscal Court meeting dates and holiday schedule (unanimous)
• Approved County Clerk's 2022 Fee Office Budget (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's 2022 Fee Office Budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 22-01 declaring road department surplus property for auction (unanimous)
• Accepted VOMAC bid for roll-off truck at $183,607 total (unanimous)
• Accepted Kirby Building bid for road department parking building at $100,267 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's monthly reports (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $6,228.19 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will meet via Zoom to conduct public hearings on amendments to the City of Henderson's sign ordinance zoning chart and adoption of comprehensive plan chapters on population and economic data, plus future land use maps. The commission will also review a finance report, a bond report, and an agricultural division request for property near 12050 Hwy 136 East. Officer nominations and committee assignments for 2022 are on the agenda.

• Public hearing: Amendments to City of Henderson Exhibit A, Sign Ordinance Zoning Chart of Article X
• Public hearing: Comprehensive Plan adoption of Chapter 2 (Population and Demographics) and Chapter 3 (Economic Data & Demographics)
• Public hearing: Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Maps
• Spencer Agricultural Division request for property adjacent to 12050 Hwy 136 East (PID# 78-8)
• December finance report and bond report

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission unanimously approved the new Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map, which updates land use designations for 108 parcels out of 22,605 total parcels, including changes along the I-69 corridor and areas near Zion Road and Bent Creek. The commission also approved amendments to the Sign Ordinance Zoning Chart to correct billboard zoning, adopted Chapters 2 and 3 of the Comprehensive Plan, and approved the Spencer Agricultural Division. Officers for 2022 were elected: David Dixon as Chairman, Kevin Richard as Vice-Chairman, and Bobbie Jarrett as Treasurer.

• Adopted new Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (unanimous)
• Approved amendments to Sign Ordinance Zoning Chart correcting billboard zoning to M-2 only (unanimous)
• Adopted Chapters 2 and 3 of the Comprehensive Plan as amended (unanimous)
• Approved Spencer Agricultural Division for property adjacent to 12050 Hwy 136 E (unanimous)
• Approved December Finance Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bond Report including extension for Bent Creek Estates and partial release for Taco Bell (unanimous)
• Elected David Dixon as Chairman, Kevin Richard as Vice-Chairman, Bobbie Jarrett as Treasurer (all unanimous)