Henderson County public meetings in 2025

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will consider a mix of appointments, reports, and administrative actions. It will vote on renewing the cleaning contract for the Judicial Center and decide a resolution to dissolve the Tri-County Recycling Alliance. The court will also approve the 2026 meeting dates and holiday schedule, and conduct a second reading of a budget amendment.

• Judicial Center Cleaning Contract Renewal
• Resolution – Dissolution of Tri-County Recycling Alliance
• Budget Amendment – 2nd Reading
• Approval of the 2026 Henderson County Fiscal Court Meeting Dates
• Approval of the 2026 Henderson County Holiday Schedule

The court approved a budget amendment transferring $447,334.43 of federal flood control receipts and $411,000 of opioid fund carryovers into the Road Fund and opioid distribution, respectively. A resolution was adopted to dissolve the Tri‑County Recycling Alliance interlocal agreement. Magistrates approved a motion directing the Planning Commission to draft language capping solar farms at 6,050 acres. Several fund transfers were authorized, including a $900,000 move from the General Fund to the Road Fund.

• Approved budget amendment moving $858,334.43 into Road Fund and opioid distribution (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved resolution dissolving Tri‑County Recycling Alliance (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved motion to have Planning Commission draft 6,050‑acre solar farm cap (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved motion to allow County Engineer to prepare bid specifications for standing drainage orders (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved $900,000 transfer from General Fund to Road Fund (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Chris Hopgood to City/County Airport Board (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Paul Blanford to Riverport Board (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved payment of claims for Road Fund ($1,239.92) and Jail Fund ($810.74) (voice vote, all in favor)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will discuss several items, including the purchase of land for the City‑County Airport. It will also consider appointments to the Airport Board and Code Enforcement Board, a text amendment to the zoning ordinance, and a change to the SS4A grant agreement. Additional reports and fund transfers will be reviewed.

• Henderson City‑County Airport land purchase – presented by Airport Manager Emily Herron
• Appointment to the City‑County Airport Board – by Judge Schneider
• Appointment to the Code Enforcement Board – by Judge Schneider
• Resolution: text amendment to the zoning ordinance – by Judge Schneider
• SS4A Grant Agreement change – presented by County Engineer Nick Stallings

The court approved the Henderson City‑County Airport's purchase of land on Highway 136 and authorized the deed signing. It reappointed Hugh Stone to the Code Enforcement Board and authorized several agreements, including the WARM CDBG binding agreement and a Deaconess Hospital equipment purchase. The court also forwarded a zoning text amendment for small farm winery farmstays to the Planning Commission and approved a modified Safe Streets Grant. Sheriff's and County Attorney reports were accepted into the record.

• Approved purchase of airport land on Highway 136 (voice vote)
• Reappointed Hugh Stone to Code Enforcement Board (voice vote)
• Authorized Judge Schneider to sign WARM CDBG agreement (voice vote)
• Authorized execution of Deaconess Hospital equipment purchase agreement (voice vote)
• Forwarded text amendment for small farm winery farmstays to Planning Commission (voice vote)
• Approved modified Safe Streets Grant agreement (voice vote)
• Accepted Sheriff's monthly report (voice vote)
• Accepted County Attorney's payment report (voice vote)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will consider two zoning map amendments and two site plan approvals. The commission is also accepting public documents regarding Wind Energy Conversion Systems.

• Rezoning #1179: 8435 John Steele Rd from Residential (R-1) to Agricultural (AG)
• Rezoning #1180: 1000 North Elm St from Residential 2 (R-2) to Residential Office (RO)
• Shady Tree Mobile Home Park site plan approval at 355 Race Track Road
• Camille Court site plan approval at 2505 Hwy 60 E.
• Document intake for Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS)

The commission first reordered the agenda to discuss two site plans first. It then approved the Shady Tree Mobile Home Park and Camille Court site plans, both unanimously and subject to required health and code approvals. A public hearing was entered and the November 4, 2025 minutes were approved. Finally, the commission unanimously recommended that the County Fiscal Court approve rezoning #1179, changing the property at 8435 John Steele Rd from R‑1 to Agricultural.

• Reordered agenda to place two site plans first (unanimous)
• Approved Shady Tree Mobile Home Park site plan, subject to health and code approvals (unanimous)
• Approved Camille Court site plan (unanimous)
• Entered public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Rezoning #1179 to Agricultural (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will hold a first reading of an ordinance establishing a cable franchise agreement. Several resolutions will be considered, including a Reed-Bluff City Road project, an opioid‑fund advocate appointment, and a care clinic health‑services agreement. The meeting also includes a bid request for the Road Department’s annual rock, concrete, culvert, and fuel contracts.

• Ordinance — Cable Franchise Agreement (first reading) — Judge Schneider
• Resolution — Reed-Bluff City Road — County Engineer Nick Stallings
• Resolution — Opioid Fund Court Appointed Advocate — Judge Schneider
• Resolution — Care Clinic and Health Services Agreement — Judge Schneider
• Bid Request — Road Department Annual Bids for rock, concrete, culverts, fuel — County Engineer Nick Stallings

The court authorized a $91,250 opioid‑fund District Court Advocate and adopted the cable franchise ordinance on first reading. It also approved bond releases for two surface‑mine permits, created draft language for a farm‑stay ordinance, reappointed a Human Rights Commission member, authorized advertising for road material bids, and discontinued maintenance on a short segment of Reed‑Bluff City Road.

• Approved Phase bond releases for HC‑851‑0054 increment 6 and HC‑851‑0057 increment 1 (voice vote in favor)
• Approved drafting farm‑stay ordinance language to send to Planning Commission (voice vote in favor)
• Approved reappointment of Rhonda Thompson to the Human Rights Commission (voice vote in favor)
• Approved advertising for annual road department bids for rock, concrete, culverts, and fuel (voice vote in favor)
• Approved discontinuation of maintenance on Reed‑Bluff City Road (0.37 mi) (voice vote in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance #25‑12 Cable Franchise Agreement on first reading (ayes from all present)
• Authorized hiring of Steven Chevalier for a full‑time maintenance position at $24/hr (voice vote in favor)
• Approved Resolution #25‑47 to fund a District Court Advocate using opioid settlement funds ($91,250) (voice vote in favor)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft plan for a wind energy project. The meeting will be conducted as a video teleconference.

• Approval of October 7, 2025 minutes
• Review of October finance report
• Discussion on communication outside public meetings training
• Henderson County Wind Energy Public Hearing Plan (Draft)

The commission entered a public hearing, approved the October 7 meeting minutes, approved the October finance report, and then exited the public hearing. All four motions passed unanimously.

• Enter public hearing (unanimous)
• Approve October 7 minutes (unanimous)
• Approve October finance report (unanimous)
• Exit public hearing (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will consider several resolutions, including health insurance renewals, surplus property disposition, and the Taubensee Steel & Wire expansion. An ordinance on wind energy conversion systems will receive its second reading. The court will also review a bid request for the Judicial Center roof and discuss various agency reports and personnel actions.

• Resolution – County Health Insurance Renewals
• Resolution – County Surplus Property
• Resolution – Taubensee Steel & Wire Expansion – Henderson Economic Development
• Ordinance – Article XXXIII (Wind Energy Conversion Systems) 2nd Reading
• Bid Request – Judicial Center Roof

The Fiscal Court adopted Ordinance #25-11 creating a two‑year moratorium on wind‑energy conversion system applications, passing with a 5‑1 vote. It also approved a $21,000 grant from the General Fund for food assistance, accepted the KYTC Rural & Secondary road recommendation and retained $402,500 in flex funds, and authorized several resolutions and contracts including health‑insurance contracts, surplus picnic‑table disposal, and a steel‑company incentive. Additional actions included hiring an administrative assistant and approving a MACK truck purchase. All motions were approved by voice vote unless otherwise noted.

• Adopted wind‑energy moratorium ordinance (5 Aye, 1 Nay)
• Approved $21,000 food‑aid grant to three agencies (voice vote)
• Accepted KYTC Rural & Secondary road recommendation and retained $402,500 flex fund (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution #25-42 health‑insurance contracts (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution #25-43 surplus property disposal of 20 picnic tables (voice vote)
• Approved Resolution #25-46 Taubense Steel & Wire incentive (voice vote)
• Authorized hiring of Gayle Johnson as administrative assistant at $19/hr (voice vote)
• Approved purchase of MACK truck per bid recommendation (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will hold a first reading of Article XXXIII, which establishes regulations for wind energy conversion systems. The court will also consider a bid recommendation for renovating the Clerk’s Office and open a bid for a tandem axle truck. Additional items include road discontinuance appointments for Reed-Bluff City Road, several resolutions on grants and flex funds, and routine reports from the sheriff, coroner, and county attorney.

• Ordinance – Article XXXIII (Wind Energy Conversion Systems) 1st Reading
• Bid Recommendation – Clerk’s Office Renovation
• Bid Opening – Tandem Axle Truck
• Road Discontinuance Viewer Appointments – Reed-Bluff City Road
• Resolution – Flex Funds Agreement

The Fiscal Court approved an ordinance creating a two‑year moratorium on wind energy conversion system applications. It also appointed a new water district board member, rejected Clerk's Office renovation bids, and authorized multiple grant and contract agreements.

• Appointed Andy Rideout to the Henderson County Water District Board (voice vote all in favor)
• Rejected all bids for the Clerk's Office renovation (voice vote all in favor)
• Authorized Judge Executive to sign the Flex Funds road agreement (voice vote all in favor)
• Authorized Judge Executive to sign the $4.2 M Safe Streets and Roads for All grant agreement (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved $2,000 Animal Control spay/neuter grant (voice vote all in favor)
• Declared Sheriff's office personal property surplus (voice vote all in favor)
• Adopted Ordinance #25‑11 establishing a 2‑year moratorium on wind energy conversion systems (all magistrates and Judge Aye)
• Approved $850 annual contract with Lumelight for employee health‑insurance compliance consulting (voice vote all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will approve the September 2, 2025 minutes and hold a public hearing on a city zoning text amendment that defines and permits tiny homes. It will also review a site‑plan request from Fence Pro’s for the property at 1700 Clay Street and consider a county zoning amendment concerning wind‑energy conversion systems. A September finance report will be presented as part of the agenda.

• Approval of September 2, 2025 meeting minutes
• City Zoning Text Amendment – definitions and amendments for tiny homes
• Fence Pro’s site‑plan approval request for 1700 Clay Street (PID# 56‑60)
• Henderson County Zoning Text Amendment – Article XXXIII Wind Energy Conversion Systems
• Presentation of the September finance report

The Henderson City‑County Planning Commission entered a public hearing and unanimously approved the minutes from the September 2, 2025 meeting. No vote was taken on the proposed tiny‑home zoning amendment; the discussion remained open.

• Entered public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved September 2, 2025 minutes (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will consider a resolution to expand the county detention center. It will also act on a resolution concerning surplus property and review bids for the clerk’s office renovation and county paving projects. Additional agenda items include a road discontinuance request for Reed‑Bluff City Road, a deaconess equipment request, and updates from various county departments.

• Resolution – Detention Center Expansion
• Resolution – Surplus Property
• Bid Opening – Clerk’s Office Renovation
• Bid Opening – County Paving Projects
• Road Discontinuance Request – Reed-Bluff City Road

The court approved Resolution #25-37 to expand the detention center, enabling the application to the Department of Corrections. It also approved the appointment of Andy Rideout to the County Board of Zoning Adjustment. The opioid‑abatement equipment request was tabled for further review. Bids were opened for the clerk’s office renovation and county paving projects, and the court authorized solicitation of bids for a 15‑passenger jail van.

• Approved Detention Center Expansion resolution (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved appointment of Andy Rideout to CBOZA (voice vote, all in favor)
• Tabled Deaconess Hospital opioid‑abatement equipment request for further review
• Opened bids for Clerk’s Office renovation (ARC Construction $329,880; Midwest Construction $270,900) – decision pending
• Opened bids for County paving projects (Rodgers Group, Scotty’s Construction, EMB Paving) – decision pending
• Authorized jail to solicit bids for a 15‑passenger transport van (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Surplus Property resolution for doors and metal detectors (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved fund transfers and payment of claims (voice vote, all in favor)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will consider a resolution to replace the 911 Computer Aided Dispatch system, approve the renewal of a detention center copier agreement, and take the second reading of an MS4 Stormwater ordinance.

• Resolution: 911 Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) System Replacement
• Ordinance: MS4 Stormwater (2nd Reading)
• Agreement: Detention Center Copier Renewal
• Appointments: County Board of Zoning Adjustment
• Updates: HAAA, CAD System, and KYTC Flex Fund

The fiscal court adopted the resolution to replace the county’s 911 computer‑aided dispatch (CAD) system. It declared three pieces of county property surplus and approved their disposition. The court approved the second reading of the MS4 stormwater ordinance. It retained the 2025/2026 KYTC flex funds and approved their use to pave Middle Delaware Road, Corydon Greenlick Road, and Jones Brothers Road, and also approved a copier agreement renewal and payment of listed claims.

• Adopted 911 CAD system replacement resolution (voice vote)
• Declared military surplus equipment surplus property (voice vote)
• Declared 2019 Kawasaki motorcycle surplus property (voice vote)
• Approved second reading of MS4 stormwater ordinance (voice vote)
• Approved retention of 2025/2026 KYTC flex funds (voice vote)
• Approved use of flex funds to pave Middle Delaware Rd (4.6 mi), Corydon Greenlick Rd (1.3 mi), and Jones Brothers Rd (2 mi) (voice vote)
• Approved Detention Center copier agreement renewal (voice vote)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $7,? (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will hold a special meeting to discuss and potentially approve plans for the proposed expansion of the Henderson County Detention Center. The meeting is open to the public and will take place at the Fiscal Courtroom in Henderson County.

• Discussion of Henderson County Detention Center proposed expansion and approval of plans

The Fiscal Court met to consider a proposed expansion of the Henderson County Detention Center. While members expressed a general consensus to move forward, no formal vote or approval was recorded, and financing details remain pending. The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.

• Motion to adjourn adopted (seconded by Magistrate Tompkins)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will consider a resolution to institute a moratorium on industrial wind energy projects and hold public hearings to draft new regulations. The body will also review preliminary plats for a Clay Street development and a site plan for an Adams Street apartment complex.

• Wind Energy Conversion Systems (WECS) moratorium proposed
• Preliminary Plat approval for 1800 Clay Street (11.092 acres)
• Site plan approval for 1400 N Adams Street (Grateful Living Apartments)
• August finance and bond reports
• Approval of August 5, 2025 minutes

The commission unanimously approved moving the BRAE LLC Property, Lot 1 Preliminary Plat and the Grateful Living Site Plan to the front of the agenda. It also adopted new meeting speaking guidelines, entered and later left a public hearing, and approved the minutes from the August 5, 2025 meeting. The BRAE LLC Lot 1 Preliminary Plat was approved. No vote was recorded on the Grateful Living Site Plan.

• Agenda reordered to place BRAE plat and Grateful Living plan first (unanimous)
• Adopted proposed meeting speaking rules (unanimous)
• Entered public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved August 5, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Left public hearing (unanimous)
• Approved BRAE LLC Property Lot 1 Preliminary Plat (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will conduct a second reading of the 2025/2026 tax rates and review tax rates for the Public Library. The body will also consider an emergency management mutual aid agreement and a first reading of an MS4 Stormwater ordinance.

• 2nd Reading: Henderson County Tax Rates 2025/2026
• Public Library 2025/2026 Tax Rates
• 1st Reading: MS4 Stormwater Ordinance
• Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement resolution
• Surface Mine Committee recommendations

The court adopted the county’s 2025‑2026 tax rates for real, personal, motor‑vehicle and timberland property. It also approved a Phase 1 bond release for a surface‑mine permit, adopted an emergency‑management mutual‑aid agreement and a storm‑water (MS4) ordinance, accepted the library’s tax‑rate certification, approved participation in an opioid settlement, and authorized payment of a 911 appropriation claim. All motions passed by voice vote with all members in favor.

• Adopted 2025‑2026 tax rates (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Phase 1 bond release for permit HC‑851‑7009, increment 2 (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted Emergency Management Mutual Aid Agreement (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved MS4 Storm Water ordinance (voice vote, all in favor)
• Accepted Library 2025/2026 tax rates (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved participation in opioid settlement for secondary manufacturers (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized payment of LGEA Fund claim $26,119.19 for City of Henderson (voice vote, all in favor)
• Accepted County Clerk’s monthly reports and check (voice vote, all in favor)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Land Development Committee will consider a preliminary plat for a property division and a site plan for an apartment complex. Both items are located within the City of Henderson.

• Preliminary Plat approval for BRAE LLC property at 1800 Clay Street (11.092 acres)
• Site plan approval for Grateful Living Apartments at 1400 N Adams Street

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will conduct the first reading of the 2025 county tax rates and review tax rates for the Green River Health District and CO-OP Extension Service. The body will also consider a bid request for a road reclaimer and a resolution regarding surplus property.

• First reading of Henderson County 2025 Tax Rates
• Green River Health District 2025 Tax Rates
• CO-OP Extension Service 2025 Tax Rates
• Bid request for Road Reclaimer
• Ordinance #25-09 (2nd Reading) regarding Special Purpose Vehicles

The Fiscal Court voted to adopt the 2025‑2026 ad valorem tax rates, setting real property at 12.8¢ per $100 assessed value and adding a 3¢ per acre tax on privately owned timberland. The motion passed on first reading with all magistrates and the judge voting aye. The court also approved advertising for road reclaimer service bids and authorized the purchase of three sheriff vehicles. Additional reports and updates, including the S.T.O.P. program and various departmental reports, were accepted.

• Adopted 2025‑2026 tax rates (Real Property 12.8¢, Personal Property 18.4¢, Motor Vehicles 8.5¢, etc.) and 3¢/acre timberland tax; voice vote unanimous (all AYEs)
• Approved advertising for Road Reclaimer Service bids; voice vote unanimous
• Authorized purchase of three sheriff vehicles from Don Franklin Dealership; voice vote unanimous
• Adopted resolution declaring obsolete county computer equipment surplus; voice vote unanimous
• Approved second reading of Ordinance #25-09 for special purpose vehicles; voice vote unanimous
• Authorized signing of 2026 Litter Abatement Grant application; voice vote unanimous
• Accepted Sheriff’s monthly reports into the record; voice vote unanimous
• Accepted Treasurer’s annual settlement and fund transfers; voice vote unanimous

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will review a rezoning request and two site plan applications. The body will also consider continuing education credits for a floodplain training session.

• Rezoning #1178: 447 & 452 Klutey Park Plaza from General Business (GB) to Light Industrial (M-1)
• Site plan approval for Gigi’s Wash & Fold at 901 N Green Street
• Site plan approval for Henderson Veterinary Medical Center at 3143 US Hwy 41 N
• Approval of Floodplain 101 training as 2 hours of continuing education

The commission unanimously approved the minutes from the July 1, 2025 meeting and the July 2025 finance report. A motion was made to approve the Henderson Veterinary Medical Center site plan, but no vote outcome was recorded. The applicant for Gigi's Wash and Fold withdrew their site plan, so no commission action was taken on that project.

• Approved July 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved July 2025 finance report (unanimous)
• Motion to approve Henderson Veterinary Medical Center site plan made by Kevin Richard, seconded by Frank Boyett – outcome not recorded
• Applicant withdrew Gigi's Wash and Fold site plan – no commission approval

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will discuss a wind project and consider a resolution for a wind energy conversion system moratorium. The body will also review road department bid requests and a new ordinance regarding special purpose vehicles.

• Resolution for Wind Energy Conversion System Moratorium
• Ordinance #25-09 (1st Reading) regarding Special Purpose Vehicles
• Bid request for Road Department Bituminous Concrete Annual Bid
• Bid request for Road Department Tandem Dump Truck
• Contract extension for Turner’s Tree Service

The Fiscal Court approved the July 8, 2025 meeting minutes by voice vote. A water‑loss update was given, noting a decline from 38.86% in April to 34.00% in June. The court debated a proposed one‑year moratorium on wind‑energy projects and agreed to refer a resolution to the Planning Commission for further study. No formal vote on the moratorium resolution was recorded.

• Approved July 8, 2025 fiscal court minutes (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will meet to consider a joint city/county airport grant resolution and contracts for Deaconess Wellness and Holy Name Transportation. The body will also review appointments for the Human Rights Commission and Library Board of Trustees.

• Joint Resolution City/County Airport Grant
• Deaconess Wellness Contract Approval
• Holy Name Transportation Agreement
• Human Rights Commission Appointment
• Library Board of Trustees Appointment

The court approved the application for a $450,000 airport grant and the Holy Name transportation agreement up to $32,500 annually. It renewed the Deaconess wellness contract with a $25,000 annual cap, hired a part‑time road apprentice, and approved payment of four county claims. The court also authorized the judge to sign the FEMA/KEMA flood reimbursement contract and made two board appointments.

• Authorized application for and acceptance of $450,000 airport grant (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Holy Name transportation agreement up to $32,500 annually (voice vote, all in favor)
• Renewed Deaconess wellness contract, capped at $25,000 per year (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved hiring of Bentley Simpson as part‑time Road Apprentice at $17.00 per hour (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved payment of claims: $5,302.12 (General Fund training incentives), $574.40 (Clean Green Portables), $791.09 (Advanced Document Solutions), $1,491.72 (US Bank Card) (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized Judge to sign FEMA/KEMA contract for 75% flood reimbursement (voice vote, all in favor)
• Appointed Cooper Beck to fill remainder of Human Rights Commission term (voice vote, all in favor)
• Re‑appointed Nibby Priest to County Public Library Board of Trustees (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will meet to consider a rezoning request and a site plan review. The body will also review the June finance and bond reports.

• Rezoning #1177: Request to change 1.17 acres at 5245 Hwy 416 W from Residential (R-1) to Highway Commercial (HC)
• Site plan review for Henderson County Solar, LLC at 893 Lovers Ln & Hwy 425 By-Pass, 2517 Wilson Station Rd, 5876 Hwy 41 A, 6454 Hwy 41 A, and 1773 Wilson Station Rd

The commission entered a public hearing and approved the June 3 meeting minutes. It adopted new meeting rules and later voted to recommend rezoning application #1177, changing the parcel at 5245 Hwy 416 W from Residential (R‑1) to Highway Commercial (HC). The June finance report was approved, and the public hearing was formally closed.

• Approved June 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved meeting rules (unanimous)
• Adopted draft motion recommending rezoning #1177 to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved June finance report (unanimous)
• Moved to go out of public hearing (unanimous)
• Entered public hearing (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will consider the second reading of the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget. The body is also reviewing funding agreements for a homeless coalition and Habitat for Humanity, as well as a contract for the Humane Society. Additionally, the court will discuss the creation of a Surface Water Drainage District.

• 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget 2nd Reading (Ord #25-08)
• Resolution #25-24: Homeless Coalition Funding Agreement
• Resolution #25-25: Humane Society Animal Control Contract
• Resolution #25-26: Habitat for Humanity Funding Agreement
• Resolution #25-27: Surface Water Drainage District Creation

The Henderson County Fiscal Court adopted the 2025/2026 budget totaling $42,917,200 after a voice vote. It also approved several funding agreements, created a new Surface Water Drainage District, and authorized key contracts and fund transfers. All motions were carried by voice vote of the magistrates present.

• Adopted 2025/2026 fiscal year budget of $42,917,200 (voice vote, all present in favor)
• Approved $40,000 two‑year funding agreement with Henderson Homeless Coalition (voice vote)
• Approved renewal of animal control services contract with Humane Society of Henderson County (voice vote)
• Approved $200,000 Habitat for Humanity funding agreement for land acquisition and two homes (voice vote)
• Created Surface Water Drainage District with $250,000 initial funding and appointed advisory committee (voice vote)
• Awarded KACO reverse salt auction contract to Compass Materials at $134 per ton (voice vote)
• Authorized $500,00.00 transfer from General Fund to Road Fund and permitted any needed transfers (voice vote)
• Approved payment of listed claims for General and Jail Funds (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will conduct a public hearing regarding LGEA and County Road Aid. The body will also consider resolutions concerning employee compensation, administrative code changes, and support for the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center.

• LGEA & County Road Aid Public Hearing
• Resolution to fix compensation for County Employees & Officers
• Resolution for RDAAP (TVA) Fund Request
• Joint resolution supporting Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center
• Kentucky Pride Grant Agreement

The fiscal court approved a $40,000 two‑year grant to the Henderson Homeless Coalition. It reappointed Herb Pritchett to the County Board of Zoning Adjustments and adopted a joint resolution supporting the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center. The court also accepted a $118,998 Kentucky Pride Grant, authorized a RDAAP fund request for the Sulphur Springs Road Project, and adopted administrative‑code and employee‑compensation resolutions.

• Approved $40,000 two‑year grant to Henderson Homeless Coalition (voice vote, all in favor)
• Reappointed Herb Pritchett to the County Board of Zoning Adjustments (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted Joint Resolution #43‑25 supporting the Earle C. Clements Job Corps Center (voice vote, 3 in favor, 2 against)
• Authorized judge to sign RDAAP fund request for Sulphur Springs Road Project (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted amendment to administrative code changing per‑diem rate (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted resolution fixing compensation of county employees and officers (voice vote, all in favor)
• Accepted Kentucky Pride Grant $118,998 and approved listed equipment purchases (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved fund transfers, including $32,603.51 cash transfer to the Jail Fund (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will meet to review a site plan request and discuss administrative updates. The body will also review financial and bond reports from May.

• Site plan approval request for Taubensee Steel and Wire at 3200 Ohio Drive (PID #46G-19)
• Update to KRS Chapter 100 regarding educational training hours requirements
• Review of May Finance Report
• Review of Bond Report

The commission unanimously approved the May 3 minutes, the May finance report, and the bond report releasing a $3,259 bond for the Pittsburg Tank and Tower project. It also approved the Taubensee Steel and Wire site plan (PID#46G-19). Additional motions included a birthday acknowledgment and adjournment of the meeting.

• Approved May 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved May finance report (unanimous)
• Approved bond report releasing $3,259 bond (unanimous)
• Approved Taubensee Steel and Wire site plan (PID#46G-19) (unanimous)
• Approved motion to acknowledge Gary Gibson's birthday (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment of the meeting (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will hold its regular meeting on May 27, 2025, at 9:30 A.M. Key decisions include the first reading of the 2025/2026 fiscal year budget and the opening of bids for the Sulphur Springs Road Project. The court will also discuss grant agreements for household hazardous waste and waste tire programs, as well as updates on Green River Road #1.

• First reading of the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year Budget
• Bid opening for the Sulphur Springs Road Project
• 2025-2026 Household Hazardous Waste Grant Agreement
• 2025-2026 Waste Tire Grant Application
• Green River Road #1 Update

The court approved the 2025‑2026 budget, awarded the Sulphur Springs Road widening contract to Scotty’s Contracting & Stone for $263,806, and funded the Western Kentucky Film Commission membership. It also authorized hazardous‑waste and waste‑tire grant agreements, purchased a county F‑150 pickup, hired a seasonal parks employee, and approved a $12,000 airport drainage settlement.

• Approved $263,806 Sulphur Springs Road contract (voice vote)
• Approved first reading of 2025‑2026 budget $42,917,200 (5 Ayes, 1 Absent)
• Approved funding of $3,333.33 (or $6,666.66 if city declines) for film commission membership (voice vote)
• Authorized Judge to sign Household Hazardous Waste grant agreement (voice vote)
• Authorized Judge to sign 2025‑2026 Waste Tire Grant application (voice vote)
• Authorized purchase of county F‑150 pickup for $56,635 (voice vote)
• Approved hiring of seasonal parks employee Keaton Herdegen at $15.65/hr (voice vote)
• Approved $12,000 airport drainage easement settlement (voice vote)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will meet to review a funding recommendation from the LGEA Allocations Committee. The body will also hold a discussion regarding the FY 2026 County Budget.

• LGEA Funding Recommendation from Allocations Committee
• FY 2026 County Budget discussion

The court voted to accept the Allocation Committee's recommendations to distribute $135,000 to local nonprofit agencies, passing the motion by unanimous voice vote. A motion to adjourn the special called meeting was also approved. The first reading of the 2025‑2026 budget is scheduled for May 27.

• Accept nonprofit allocation recommendations ($135,000 total) – voice vote, unanimous
• Adjourn special called meeting – motion approved

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will hold public hearings on the WARM 2024-2025 closeout and the 2025-2026 application. They will vote on two budget amendments (2nd readings), a resolution for a joint city/county airport grant, surplus property declaration, and a United Way flood relief agreement. Also on the agenda: appointments to the Board of Assessment Appeals, a request from Holloway Hills HOA, and various monthly reports and purchases.

• Public hearing for WARM 2024-2025 closeout
• Public hearing for WARM 2025-2026 application
• Budget Amendment #7 Ord 25-06 2nd Reading
• Budget Amendment #8 Ord 25-07 2nd Reading
• Resolution #25-20 United Way Flood Relief Agreement

The Fiscal Court approved the 2025‑2026 $200,000 WARM Center CDBG grant application. It also approved two budget amendments moving $1 million and $3 million from surplus into the general fund for flood assistance and a water‑loss project. The court adopted joint resolutions authorizing the County Judge to execute an $11.4 million airport runway extension grant and a related community project funding grant, and approved several other items including custom HOA street signs, a surplus‑property resolution, and an appointment to the Board of Assessment Appeals.

• Approved $200,000 WARM Center 2025‑2026 CDBG grant application (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Budget Amendment #7 moving $1,000,000 surplus for flood assistance (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 moving $3,000,000 surplus for water district project (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized Judge to execute $11.4 million airport runway extension grant (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorized Judge to execute airport community project funding grant (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approved HOA custom street signs in Holloway Hills pending engineer approval (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopted resolution declaring certain county property surplus (voice vote, all in favor)
• Appointed Jim Collier to Board of Assessment Appeals for a 3‑year term (voice vote, all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on the 2025-2026 budget, a Comprehensive Plan update, and two land-use requests. The body will also review site plans and preliminary plats for several developments in the City of Henderson.

• Rezoning #1176: 10+/- acres at 1800 Clay Street from City Agricultural (AG) to Industrial (M-1)
• Application for a new wireless communications facility at 636 7th Street, Corydon
• Adoption of Chapter 10 (Enabling I-69) of the Comprehensive Plan Update
• Site plan approval for 7 Brew Coffee at 2005 Hwy 41 N
• Preliminary Plat approval for Braxton Park Subdivision Sections 3 and 4

The commission entered a public hearing, approved the April 1 meeting minutes, adopted the FY 2025‑2026 budget, and adopted Chapter 10 of the Comprehensive Plan. All actions were approved unanimously. No decision was made on the cell‑tower application.

• Enter public hearing – approved unanimously
• Approve April 1 meeting minutes – approved unanimously
• Approve FY 2025‑2026 budget – approved unanimously
• Adopt Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 – approved unanimously

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will hold a special called meeting to discuss the FY 2026 County Budget. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• FY 2026 County Budget discussion

The Fiscal Court approved a $5,000 budget increase for The Gathering Place, with spending restrictions. It also authorized moving $4,000 from advertising and $5,000 from temporary salaries to the elections supplies line item. The Judge directed additional overtime funding for Brent and added a new $200,000 line item for a Drainage District. Several other budget adjustments were approved, including increased funding for ambulance services and ARPA road projects.

• Approved $5,000 increase to The Gathering Place (Judge agreed with stipulations)
• Authorized moving $4,000 from advertising/print and $5,000 from temporary salaries to elections supplies
• Directed Brent to add more funds to the overtime line item
• Added new $200,000 line item for Drainage District
• Increased Ambulance Service budget by $120,000
• Approved $2,000,000 increase for SSA Federal Highway Safety Grant balanced by revenue
• Allocated $1.4 million ARPA funds to road projects
• Approved $125,000 placeholder under United Way for LGEA funding

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will meet to discuss budget amendments and a bid for asphalting on Sulphur Springs Road. The body will also review a resolution regarding the Audubon Park Conference Center and a County Road Aid Coop Program Agreement.

• Bid request for Sulphur Springs Road asphalting
• Budget Amendment #7 (Ord 25-06) 1st Reading
• Budget Amendment #6 (Ord 25-05) 2nd Reading
• Resolution for County Road Aid Coop Program Agreement
• Resolution for County Surplus Property (Sheriff)

The fiscal court approved the resolution establishing a memorandum of agreement for the Audubon State Park conference center, with five magistrates voting aye and one nay. It also approved the Henderson County Water District's $3,000,000 corrective action plan and authorized the judge, the water district superintendent, and the county attorney to negotiate a funding agreement. Additional actions included hiring park staff, purchasing a road grader, and authorizing bid solicitation for Sulphur Springs Road widening.

• Approved Audubon State Park conference center MOA (5 aye, 1 nay)
• Approved Water District $3M corrective action plan (voice vote passed)
• Authorized judge, superintendent, and attorney to work out funding agreement (voice vote passed)
• Approved hiring of 2 part‑time and 1 full‑time Parks Department employees (voice vote passed)
• Authorized purchase of road grader for $365,000 (voice vote passed)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for Sulphur Springs Road widening (~$225,000) (voice vote passed)
• Approved Budget Amendment #8 to fund Water District grant (voice vote passed)
• Approved surplus property resolution for sheriff's vehicle trade (voice vote passed)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will meet to consider a bid recommendation for the SLW Bathroom Project and a Memorandum of Understanding with United Way. The body will also review personnel actions for the Road Department and various departmental reports.

• Bid recommendation for SLW Bathroom Project
• Memorandum of Understanding with United Way
• Personnel actions for the Road Department
• County Attorney payments
• Claims review by Treasurer Brenda Rider

The fiscal court awarded the SLW Bathroom Project to DANCO Construction for $264,000 and approved a $1,000,000 transfer from the Prior Year Surplus to the Economic Development Fund. It also authorized hiring a full‑time truck driver, a $7,500 United Way agreement, and payment of listed claims. Additional reports from the jailer and county attorney were accepted.

• Awarded SLW Bathroom Project bid to DANCO Construction for $264,000 (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved hiring of Jesus Martinez as full‑time truck driver at $21.15 per hour (voice vote all in favor)
• Authorized execution of MOU with United Way to pay $7,500 (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved Budget Amendment #6 transferring $1,000,000 from Prior Year Surplus to Economic Development Fund (voice vote all in favor)
• Accepted Treasurer's appropriations transfers (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved payment of claims totaling $9,? (multiple items listed) (voice vote all in favor)
• Approved Jailer Bruce Todd’s quarterly report (voice vote all in favor)
• Accepted County Attorney Steve Gold’s monthly report (voice vote all in favor)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request (Rezoning #1175) to change a 1.29-acre property at 2005 US Hwy 41 N from City Residential-2 (R-2) to Highway Commercial (HC), along with a Graphic Development Plan. The agenda also includes approval of prior meeting minutes, a March finance report, and a bond report.

• Rezoning #1175 with Graphic Development Plan for 2005 US Hwy 41 N (1.29 acres, PID# 55D-19) from R-2 to HC
• Approval of March 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• March Finance Report
• Bond Report

The Planning Commission entered a public hearing, approved the March 4 minutes, and later exited the hearing. It voted unanimously to adopt a recommendation that the Henderson Board of Commissioners approve Rezoning Application #1175, changing the site at 2005 US Hwy 41 N from Residential‑2 to Highway Commercial, subject to a consolidation plat and engineered site plan. The March 2025 finance report was approved. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Enter public hearing (unanimous)
• Approve March 4 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adopt recommendation to approve Rezoning #1175 to Highway Commercial (unanimous)
• Exit public hearing (unanimous)
• Approve March 2025 finance report (unanimous)
• Adjourn meeting (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will meet to consider a resolution for a city/county/Deaconess ambulance service agreement and hold a second reading on a zoning ordinance amendment. Other business includes a bid request for the County Clerk Office renovation, a bid opening for the SLW Restroom Project, and second readings of two budget amendments.

• Resolution approving City/County/Deaconess Ambulance Service Agreement
• Ordinance amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article XXXII (second reading)
• Bid request for County Clerk Office Renovation
• Bid opening for SLW Restroom Project
• Second readings of Budget Amendments #4 (Ord 25-02) and #5 (Ord 25-03)

The fiscal court voted to withdraw its consent to include pharmacy benefit managers in the ongoing opioid crisis litigation. The motion was made by Magistrate Southard, seconded by Magistrate Berry, and passed by voice vote with all members in favor. The court also adopted several resolutions, approved a zoning ordinance amendment, authorized a clerk office renovation bid, and approved multiple budget amendments.

• Withdraw consent to add Pharmacy Benefit Managers to opioid litigation (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopt Resolution #25-11 to reimburse county up to $32,500 for non‑public school student transportation (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopt Resolution #25-12 approving 5‑year ambulance service contract with Deaconess EMS (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopt Resolution #25-14 declaring 2017 Ford ambulance surplus property (voice vote, all in favor)
• Adopt resolution designating applicant’s agent for FEMA flood funding (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approve second reading of Zoning Ordinance amendment for battery energy storage systems (voice vote, all in favor)
• Authorize County Clerk Renesa Abner to solicit bids for office renovation costing $120‑$150 k (voice vote, all in favor)
• Approve budget amendments reallocating surplus funds to Economic Development, sheriff’s grants, jail fund, LGEA fund, and federal grants (voice vote, all in favor)

Land Development Committee (LDC)

The Land Development Committee will consider Rezoning #1175 with a Graphic Development Plan for a 1.29-acre parcel at 2005 US Hwy 41 N. The applicant, SERVUS, Inc., requests a zoning change from City Residential-2 (R-2) to Highway Commercial (HC). This is the only substantive item on the agenda.

• Rezoning #1175: 1.29 acres at 2005 US Hwy 41 N (PID# 55D-19) from R-2 to HC with Graphic Development Plan

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will discuss a jail expansion request from Jailer Bruce Todd and hold a first reading of an amendment to the zoning ordinance. Other business includes a resolution on county surplus property, a budget amendment, and appointments to the Human Rights Commission.

• Jail Expansion Request — Jailer Bruce Todd
• Ordinance — Amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article XXXII (1st reading)
• Resolution — County Surplus Property
• Budget Amendment #5 (Ord 25-03) — 1% reading
• Appointment — Henderson Human Rights Commission

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of a zoning amendment for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), authorized the jailer to prepare Detention Center expansion drawings, and adopted a resolution declaring surplus property. The court also approved a budget amendment adding $301,500 in unbudgeted receipts, accepted routine reports, and took under advisement a Habitat for Humanity proposal for a 5-year, $100,000-per-year commitment.

• Approved first reading of zoning amendment for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) (unanimous)
• Authorized Jailer to prepare Detention Center expansion drawings (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-10 declaring surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved budget amendment adding $216,000 to Jail Fund, $60,500 to LGEA Fund, $25,000 to Federal Grants (unanimous)
• Approved transfers and claims payments (unanimous)
• Accepted Sheriff's and County Attorney's monthly reports (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Sylvia Calderon to Human Rights Commission Board
• Took under advisement Habitat for Humanity 5-year, $100,000/year housing proposal

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing on two zoning text amendments: one for the Henderson Innovative Planning District (sections on uses, lot/ building standards, parking) and one for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) amending fire-safety reporting requirements. The commission will also take up a rezoning request for a 0.8-acre property at 2950 Hwy 60 E, and receive non-hearing financial and bond reports.

• Public hearing on City zoning text amendments to ARTICLE XXXIV HENDERSON INNOVATIVE PLANNING DISTRICT (Sections 34.02, 34.03, 34.05)
• Public hearing on County zoning text amendments to ARTICLE XXXII (BESS) amending Section 32.04(B)(4) regarding technical opinion and fire chief approval
• Rezoning #1174 with Development Plan for Yogi Krupa Properties, LLC at 2950 Hwy 60 E (PID# 65-30), ~0.8 acres
• February Finance Report and Bond Report (non-public hearing items)
• Approval of February 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission recommended approval of zoning text amendments for the Henderson Innovative Planning District (HIP) to make it more developer-friendly, including adding single-family housing as a permitted use and adjusting setback and parking requirements. The commission also recommended approval of a county zoning text amendment for Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to require fire safety reports and fire chief approval in all cases. Additionally, the commission approved the February finance report, the bond report, and recommended approval of Rezoning #1174 for a property at 2950 Hwy 60 E, subject to limiting use to the existing gas station/convenience store.

• Recommended approval of HIP District zoning text amendments (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of BESS zoning text amendment (unanimous)
• Approved February finance report (unanimous)
• Approved bond report (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1174 for 2950 Hwy 60 E (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will consider a first reading of Budget Amendment #4 (Ord 25-02), along with resolutions approving the HB1 Harbor House project, a 911 services interlocal agreement with the City of Henderson, and a Columbia KBI grant. The agenda also includes a road department fuel bid recommendation, reports from animal control, the county clerk, and a homeless coalition update.

• Budget Amendment #4 (Ord 25-02) – 1st Reading
• Resolution – HB1 Harbor House Project
• Resolution – 911 Services Interlocal Agreement with City of Henderson
• Resolution – Columbia KBI Grant
• Road Department Fuel Bid Recommendation

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved several resolutions and agreements, including a $275,000 economic development grant agreement with Columbia Brands USA, LLC, a $300,000 HB1 grant application for Harbor House expansion, and a new 911 interlocal agreement with the City of Henderson. The court also awarded the road fuel bid to Home Oil and Gas, approved a budget amendment totaling $294,998, and accepted various reports and payments.

• Approved 2025 WARM CDBG legal binding agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution #25-07 authorizing HB1 grant application for up to $300,000 for Harbor House (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-09 911 Service Interlocal Agreement with City of Henderson (unanimous)
• Authorized execution of Columbia KBI Grant agreement for $275,000 (unanimous)
• Awarded road fuel bid to Home Oil and Gas (unanimous)
• Approved 1st reading of Budget Amendment #4 for $294,998 (unanimous)
• Approved budget transfers including $6,542.14 from State Grants Fund to Jail Fund (unanimous)
• Approved claims payment of $757.71 to Republic Services for waste removal (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Fiscal Court will hold a public hearing on dissolving the Drainage Commission. They will consider a letter of support for the Green River Maritime Highway, vote on amendments to Zoning Ordinance Articles XXX (second reading) and XXXII, and act on a resolution regarding HB 253. Other business includes a MOA for EMA program funds, a SAP modification for the Detention Center, and bid openings for road department fuel and asphalt.

• Public hearing on Henderson County Drainage Commission dissolution
• Ordinance amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article XXX – 2nd reading
• Resolution amendment to Zoning Ordinance Article XXXII
• Green River Maritime Highway letter of support
• Bid opening for Road Department fuel and asphalt recommendation

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved $5,000 in funding for a Virtual Citizens Academy video series, adopted a two-year moratorium on Level 2 solar energy systems, and passed resolutions opposing HB-253 and supporting Green River Marine Highway designation. The court also awarded an asphalt bid to Scotty's Contracting and approved various claims and reports.

• Approved $5,000 funding for Virtual Citizens Academy (unanimous)
• Adopted 2nd reading of ordinance imposing 2-year moratorium on Level 2 solar energy systems (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-06 opposing HB-253 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-04 for EMA program funds MOA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-03 for Detention Center SAP modification (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #25-05 to amend BESS zoning ordinance and refer to Planning Commission (unanimous)
• Awarded asphalt bid to Scotty's Contracting (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $90,000+ including road fund purchases (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Planning Commission holds a public hearing on rezoning 0.8 acres at 2950 Hwy 60 E from General Business to Highway Commercial, and a request to close a portion of McClain Avenue right-of-way. The commission will also elect officers, appoint committees, and review financial reports.

• Rezoning #1174 with Development Plan for 2950 Hwy 60 E (0.8 acres) from GB to HC
• Right-of-way closure request for portion of McClain Avenue near S. Main Street
• January finance report and bond report
• Election of officers and appointment of committees

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission recommended approval of Rezoning #1174 with a Development Plan for Yogi Krupa Properties at 2950 Hwy 60 E, changing from City General Business to City Highway Commercial to allow a larger digital sign. The recommendation includes conditions limiting the property use to a gas station/convenience store and requiring KYTC approval. The commission also recommended approval of a right-of-way closure for RKBB Properties on McClain Avenue, approved the finance and bond reports, and re-elected officers.

• Recommended approval of Rezoning #1174 with conditions (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of right-of-way closure for RKBB Properties (unanimous)
• Approved January 2025 finance report (unanimous)
• Approved bond report extending Little Caesar's bond with new amount $6,880 (unanimous)
• Re-elected David Dixon as Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Kevin Richard as Vice-Chairman (unanimous)
• Re-elected Bobbie Jarrett as Treasurer (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will meet to consider a first reading of an amendment to the Zoning Ordinance Article XXX and discuss the B.E.S.S. (Battery Energy Storage System) ordinance. The court will also open bids for Judicial Center cleaning and road department asphalt, hear a CAD presentation from 911 Director Jordan Webb, and consider appointments to the Air Board and Henderson Regional Industrial Development Authority. Multiple reports and salary orders are scheduled for approval.

• Appointment to Henderson Regional Industrial Development Authority
• Bid opening for Judicial Center Cleaning
• Bid opening for Road Department Asphalt
• MOA WARM CDBG grant agreement
• Ordinance amendment to Zoning Article XXX first reading

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of an ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance Article XXX to institute a two-year moratorium on Level 2 solar energy systems. The court also approved additional funding for the CAD project, bond releases for surface mines, and several other routine items.

• Approved first reading of ordinance amending Article XXX (Solar Energy Systems) to institute 2-year moratorium on Level 2 systems (unanimous)
• Approved $11,250 additional county commitment to CAD project (unanimous)
• Approved Phase I bond release on permit HC851-7009 increments #3,4,5,6 contingent on state approval and Phase III bond release on HC851-7010 (unanimous)
• Awarded Judicial Center cleaning contract to Clean Team, Inc. (unanimous)
• Accepted road department material bids recommendations (unanimous)
• Authorized Judge to sign 2025 CDBG WARM MOA (unanimous)
• Authorized Judge to sign Kentucky Pride and Household Hazardous Waste Day grant applications (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's and Clerk's annual salary orders (unanimous)

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court will hold a regular meeting to consider and potentially approve two budget amendments (2nd readings), a surplus property resolution, and the Sheriff's fee office budget. The agenda also includes bid openings for 2025 materials and judicial center cleaning, an IT equipment request, and reports from the coroner, jailer, sheriff, and county attorney.

• Resolution to declare surplus property
• Bid openings for 2025 material bids and judicial center cleaning
• IT equipment request from Brent Jacobs
• Budget Amendment #2 and #3 (2nd readings) — final approval
• Approval of the County Fee Office Budget (Sheriff's Office)

The Henderson County Fiscal Court approved two budget amendments, including one adding $2.5 million from prior year surplus for the Audubon Park Conference Center project. They also approved a $57,579.20 IT equipment purchase, authorized a new jail van purchase, and accepted various reports and claims. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved Budget Amendment #3 adding $2.5M for Audubon Park Conference Center (unanimous)
• Approved Budget Amendment #2 adding $288,394.43 in unanticipated receipts (unanimous)
• Approved $57,579.20 for new computer storage and servers (unanimous)
• Authorized purchase of new jail van from Kate Faupel Ford for ~$60,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's 2025 Fee Budget with 6% increase (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000 county funding for G.R.A.N.T grant match (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers of $500,000 to Road Fund and $250,000 from State Grants Fund (unanimous)
• Approved claims totaling $21,844.63 (unanimous)

Planning Commission

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on a proposed moratorium on Level 2 solar energy system applications until February 2027, an amendment to the comprehensive plan enabling I-69, and two rezoning requests. Non-public hearing items include site plan approvals for a bottled gas facility and an agricultural extension office addition.

• Proposed moratorium on Level 2 Solar Energy Systems (SES) applications until Feb 1, 2027
• Amendment to Chapter 10 of the comprehensive plan to enable I-69
• Rezoning #1172: 58 acres at 5845 Airline Rd from Agricultural to General Business
• Rezoning #1173: Assignment of City Residential-1 zoning for 634 and 656 Glenwood Dell in conjunction with annexation
• Site plan for Herron Bottled Gas, Inc. at 2101 S. Green St

The Henderson City-County Planning Commission recommended approval of a two-year moratorium on Level 2 Solar Energy Systems (solar farms) to the Fiscal Court, as requested by Henderson County. The commission also recommended rezoning approximately 58 acres at 5845 Airline Road from Agricultural to General Business for the new Sports Complex, and approved a site plan for a furniture store at 2101 South Green Street. A rezoning recommendation for two properties on Glenwood Dell in conjunction with annexation passed 8-2.

• Approved Herron Bottled Gas site plan for furniture store at 2101 South Green Street (unanimous)
• Approved Henderson County Ag Extension Office addition site plan at 3099 Zion Road (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Comprehensive Plan Chapter 10 'Enabling I-69' goals and objectives to legislative bodies (unanimous)
• Recommended rezoning 5845 Airline Road from AG to GB for Sports Complex (unanimous)
• Recommended City R-1 zoning for 634 and 656 Glenwood Dell in conjunction with annexation (8-2)
• Recommended two-year moratorium on Level 2 Solar Energy Systems to Fiscal Court

Fiscal Court

The Henderson County Fiscal Court is holding a special called meeting to consider and potentially approve a Statement of Affiliation with the Henderson City/County Rescue Squad. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Approval of the Statement of Affiliation with the Henderson City/County Rescue Squad

The Henderson County Fiscal Court held a special called meeting on January 3, 2025, and approved Resolution #25-01, authorizing County Judge/Executive Brad Schneider to execute the Henderson City/County Rescue Squad affiliation agreement. The agreement renews the affiliation through December 31, 2025. The motion passed unanimously among the four magistrates present; two magistrates were absent.

• Approved Resolution #25-01 renewing City/County Rescue affiliation through Dec 31, 2025 (4-0, two absent)