Logan County public meetings in 2024
25 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will discuss garbage collection bids, open qualifications for engineering and construction inspection of a new recreational park, and approve bonds for the constable and sheriff. Officials will also hold a second reading of an ordinance amending personnel policies for Animal Care and Control and acknowledge fee budgets for the County Clerk and Sheriff.
- Discuss the Garbage Collection Services Bid
- Open Request for Qualifications for engineering design and construction inspection of a new recreational park
- Approve $10,000 Public Official Bond for Constable George Offutt (term 2025-2027)
- Approve $1,000,000 County Revenue Bond for Sheriff Stephen Stratton (term 2025-2026)
- Second reading of Ordinance No. 24-230-06 amending Personnel Policies and Classification Plan for Animal Care and Control
The Logan County Fiscal Court approved a garbage collection services bid from Scott Waste Inc. for unincorporated areas, with a monthly household cost of $21.50 and commercial cost of $25.00. The court also approved multiple budget transfers, including $1.6 million to the Special Reserve Fund, and tabled engineering proposals for a new recreational park until January 14, 2025. All votes were unanimous except one abstention on a water commissioner appointment.
- Approved Scott Waste Inc. garbage collection bid (unanimous)
- Approved $1,611,294.28 transfer to Special Reserve Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $325,000 transfer to Jail Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $85,000 transfer to LGEA Fund (unanimous)
- Approved $115,000 transfer to E911 Fund (unanimous)
- Tabled park engineering RFQs until Jan 14, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved $86,413.33 for ECC workstations (unanimous)
- Adopted Ordinance 24-230-06 amending personnel policies (unanimous)
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will discuss road work requests, department reports, and a generator maintenance quote for the Emergency Communications Center. New business includes approving a Surety Bond Rider renaming the Silicon Ranch solar project to Russellville Solar, appointing two members to the Library Board, and approving a $1,146 Spay and Neuter Grant Agreement with the Kentucky Department of Agriculture.
- Discuss generator maintenance quotes for Logan County ECC
- Approve Surety Bond Rider for Silicon Ranch changing name to Russellville Solar, LLC
- Appoint Kelly Lewis and David Guffy to Logan County Public Library Board (4-year term)
- Approve Spay and Neuter Grant Agreement for $1,146
- Acknowledge receipt of Recommended Order for speculative building lease on Shelton Lane
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will open bids for county and municipal garbage collection and ECC console workstations. Members will also consider an ordinance regarding animal care position descriptions and a request for qualifications for a new recreational park.
- Open garbage collection services bids for Logan County and municipalities
- Open console workstation bids for Logan County ECC
- First reading of Ordinance No. 24-230-06 to amend Logan County Animal Care and Control position descriptions
- Request for Qualifications for engineering and inspection of a new recreational park
- First Amendment and Addendum to Broadband Services Agreement with Pennyrile Electric/Hopkinsville Electric System
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will consider approvals for a broadband services addendum and an electrical inspector contract. Members will also discuss a FEMA grant for the Memorial Day Storm and the maintenance of the ECC office and tower site generator.
- Addendum to Broadband Services Agreement with Pennyrile Rural Electric Cooperative and Hopkinsville Electric System
- Electrical Inspector Contract for Gary Bush (Oct 12, 2024 – Oct 12, 2025)
- Amendment to Power Phone Dispatch Training Contract cost to $4,628.55
- FEMA DR 4804 Public Assistance Grant for Memorial Day Storm
- $200.00 annual contribution to Auburn, Lewisburg, and Schochoh Christmas Parades
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will hear a representative from the Russellville-Logan County Airport, approve bills, and receive department reports. Key items include approving the GeoConex Project Agreement and Zetron License Agreement for radio consoles at the county emergency communications center, and considering the Litter Abatement Program Funding grant application. The court will also discuss rescheduling the October 22 meeting.
- Approve the GeoConex Project Agreement and Zetron License Agreement for radio consoles at Logan County ECC
- Approve the Litter Abatement Program Funding grant application
- Approve the County Clerk's Claim for preparing Tax Bills for 2024
- Discuss rescheduling the October 22, 2024 Fiscal Court Meeting
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will hold the second public hearing on Ordinance No. 24-230-05, which updates the personnel policies and compensation plan to create a School Resource Officer position and eliminate one Road Deputy. The court will also open bids for food service providers at the Logan County Detention Center. Routine items include approving minutes, bills, the treasurer's report, road work requests, and reports from elected officials and department heads.
- Second hearing of Ordinance No. 24-230-05: updating Personnel Policies and Procedure Compensation Plan and Classification Plan, creating an additional School Resource Officer position, removing one Road Deputy position
- Open bids for food service providers at the Logan County Detention Center
- Approve minutes and bills
- Treasurer's report
- Road work requests and department head reports
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will discuss a bid for new radio consoles at the Logan County ECC and hold a second reading for an ordinance creating a new position in the County Attorney’s Office. The body will also consider a road removal request and open bids for food services and HVAC maintenance.
- Public road hearing to remove 146 feet of Old 68 Loop from the road system
- Bid discussion for new radio consoles at Logan County ECC from GeoConex
- Proposed amendment to transfer $65,000.00 from Occupational Net Profits Tax Fund to the Jail Fund
- Opening of bids for food service providers at Logan County Detention Center
- Opening of HVAC maintenance bids for multiple county offices including the Animal Shelter and EMS Facility
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court is holding a special called meeting to consider co-signing a loan with the City of Russellville for the Logan Industrial Authority to build a new spec building on Shelton Lane. They will also approve financing paperwork, hold a tax rate hearing for the proposed FY2024-2025 rate, and conduct the first reading of an ordinance to update personnel policies, add a School Resource Officer position, and eliminate a Road Deputy position.
- Resolution to co-sign loan with City of Russellville for Logan Industrial Authority spec building on Shelton Lane
- Approve Notice of Intent to Finance Application for spec building construction
- Tax rate hearing for proposed FY2024-2025 Logan County tax rate
- First hearing of Ordinance No. 24-230-04 updating Personnel Policies, adding School Resource Officer, removing Road Deputy
The Logan County Fiscal Court approved amendments to the proposed FY2024-2025 budget, including removing a 10% increase in health insurance line items, adjusting salary line items to Personnel Committee rates, and adding $200 for the Purple Martin Festival. The court also approved a list of various budget amendments. All votes were unanimous.
- Approved budget amendments removing 10% health insurance increase, adjusting salaries, and adding $200 for Purple Martin Festival (unanimous)
- Approved list of 2024-2025 Proposed Budget Amendments (unanimous)
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will hold a regular meeting on August 27, 2024. The agenda includes approval of bills, treasurer's report, road work requests, and department reports. New business items include acknowledging the library tax rate, approving a contract with Kentucky for reimbursement for privacy booths, approving capital asset listing changes, appointing a water district board member, discussing HB810 training, and acknowledging the fiscal year 2023 audit report. Presentations from Kids on the Block and LEAD are also scheduled.
- Acknowledge Logan County Library Taxing District's tax rate for FY 24/25
- Approve contract with Kentucky for reimbursement for purchase of privacy booths
- Approve additions/deletions to capital asset listing for FYE June 30, 2024
- Approve appointment of Lance Piper to North Logan Water District Board
- Discuss HB810 training
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will meet to consider several fiscal and operational items. They will open bids for new Sheriff's Deputy Cruisers, approve a contract for the Thompson School Bridge widening project with Scott and Murphy, Inc., and discuss setting ad valorem tax rates for FY 24/25. The court will also acknowledge tax rates for the Health and Soil Conservation districts, and approve surplus vehicles.
- Open bids for new Sheriff's Deputy Cruisers
- Approve contract with Scott and Murphy, Inc. for Thompson School Bridge widening project
- Discuss ad valorem tax rates for FY 24/25
- Acknowledge Logan County Health Taxing District tax rate for FY 24/25
- Surplus and delete 2019 Ford Escape from ECC and 2022 Dodge Durango Pursuit from Sheriff's Dept.
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will meet to approve the previous fiscal year's treasurer report and the 2024-2025 road department salary schedule. The body will also consider several bids for equipment and maintenance and a grant for the animal shelter.
- Approval of the Treasurer’s Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2023-2024
- Interlocal Agreement with Butler County Fiscal Court for Wooldridge Road chip and seal project
- Grant application for the Stanton Foundation Van Grant for the Logan County Animal Shelter
- Bids for radio consoles at ECC and HVAC maintenance at the Animal Shelter and Archives
- Salary Schedule for Fiscal Year 2024-2025 for the Logan County Road Department
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court approved several budget transfers, including $75,000 from the Occupational Net Profits Tax Fund to the Jail Fund. The court also authorized road maintenance requests and new hires for the Sheriff’s Department. Additionally, a $10,000 contribution to the 2024 Tobacco and Heritage Festival was approved.
- $75,000 transfer from Occupational Net Profits Tax Fund to Jail Fund
- $10,000 budgeted contribution to the 2024 Tobacco and Heritage Festival
- Approval of roadwork on Concord Road, Montgomery Road, and Bismark Lane
- Hiring of Elijah West as a full-time Sheriff’s Deputy at $24.15 per hour
- $8,625.00 payment to Pavement Restorations Inc. for 69 tons of Cold Mix
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court adopted the proposed budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year and approved several large transfers from the Occupational Net Profits Tax Fund. The court also authorized a resolution for a referendum regarding cannabis business operations in the county.
- Adoption of Ordinance No. 24-220-02 (Proposed Budget)
- Resolution authorizing a cannabis business referendum
- Transfer of $250,000 to the Road Fund from Occupational Net Profits Tax Fund
- Agreement with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for inmate work crews ($103,000)
- Approval to salvage a 2022 Dodge Durango for $29,865.00
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court approved several budget changes proposed by the Budget Committee. Members also discussed the FY 2024-2025 budget and a revenue problem that requires future discussion.
- Approved budget changes proposed by the Budget Committee
- Deducted $50,000 from Courthouse Renewals and Repairs
- Transferred $6,000 from Planning and Zoning Commission Payments to 911 Motor Vehicle
- Adjusted expenditures for County Clerk Association Dues, Land Use Planning, Building Inspection Services, and Advertising
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court approved several service contracts and budget transfers during its June 11 meeting. Key decisions included increasing funding for detention center healthcare and accepting bids for emergency medical services. The court also addressed road maintenance requests and various departmental budget adjustments.
- Increased West Kentucky Correctional Healthcare Agreement from $275,284 to $340,250 annually
- Accepted EMS bid from ComCare Inc. for $227,340.00 annually
- Approved GeoConex proposal for new radio consoles for $422,579.70
- Approved agreement with KY Transportation Cabinet for inmate work crews at $103,000.00
- Approved street light addition to Stonewall Subdivision via Pennyrile Electric
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court met in regular session and passed 21 orders, including approving the Barren River District Health Department's Syringe Services Program, a $65,000 transfer from the Occupational Net Profits Tax Fund to the 911 Fund, and various roadwork requests. The court also approved a $19,000 annual contribution to the Russellville-Logan County Airport, a $15,000 radio assessment agreement with Mission Critical Partners, and the first reading of an ordinance changing job descriptions at the Road Department. The ECC Director discussed a need for a new generator and internet redundancy after storm failures.
- Approved Barren River District Health Department's Syringe Services Program (2 no votes)
- Approved $65,000 transfer from Occupational Net Profits Tax Fund to 911 Fund
- Approved $19,000 annual contribution to Russellville-Logan County Airport
- Approved $15,000 radio assessment agreement with Mission Critical Partners
- Approved removal of 377 feet of AP Miller Road from county road system contingent on school bus turnaround and $2,500 payment
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court passed 42 orders, including the first reading of the FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance and a $1,975,123 Rural Secondary Program. They also approved roadwork requests, budget transfers, and several contracts for employee benefits and services. The meeting was largely routine, with all votes unanimous except for a split on setback waivers for Silicon Ranch.
- Approved Rural Secondary Program for FY 2024-2025 at $1,975,123.00
- First reading of FY 2024-2025 budget ordinance (No. 24-220-02)
- Approved $75,000 transfer from Occupational Net Profits Tax Fund to Jail Fund
- Approved County Road Aid Cooperative Program Agreement at $1,798,428.18
- Approved setback waivers for Silicon Ranch (passed 4-2)
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court met in special session and passed orders amending the proposed 2024-2025 budget. Changes include removing a 10% health insurance increase, adjusting salary line items to Personnel Committee rates, and adding $200 for the Purple Martin Festival. The court also approved a list of various budget amendments and adjourned.
- Amended all Health Insurance Line Items to remove 10% increase
- Amended all Salary Line items to reflect Personnel Committee rates for FY 2024-2025
- Increased line item 04-5425-507 (Celebrations and Festivals Contributions) by $200.00 for the Purple Martin Festival
- Approved list of various 2024-2025 Proposed Budget Amendments
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court is meeting to handle routine business and several concrete items. They will discuss bids for new equipment and software for the County Clerk's Office, acknowledge the FY 2024-2025 budget, and consider approving an agreement with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for partial reimbursement of the Thompson School Road Bridge Widening Project. The court will also discuss removing a court-appointed member from the Humane Society Board and approve ARPA fund expenditure amendments and phone system change orders.
- Discuss bids for new equipment and software at the County Clerk's Office
- Acknowledge receipt of Fiscal Year 2024-2025 Budget
- Approve agreement with Kentucky Transportation Cabinet for partial reimbursement of Thompson School Road Bridge Widening Project
- Discuss removing court-appointed member Jason Harper from Logan County Humane Society Board
- Approve change orders with Crosspath Telecom Network to swap Animal Shelter and Coroner's Office phones to cordless
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court approved a $3.86 million budget amendment for unbudgeted receipts, including state grants for the West Industrial Park and jail equipment. They also approved over $250,000 in transfers to the Logan Industrial Development Authority for West Industrial Park improvements, including an access road. The court accepted bids for roadwork, HVAC, and other services, and tabled decisions on clerk's office equipment and a radio assessment contract.
- Approved $153,846.60 TVA grant for West Industrial Park improvements
- Transferred $100,616.68 for access road construction at West Industrial Park
- Adopted budget amendment increasing revenues/expenditures by $3,863,963.08
- Accepted $95,363 bid for Thompson School Road bridge widening
- Amended animal shelter adoption fees with $50 spay/neuter refund
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court is meeting to handle routine business, including approving bills, the treasurer's report, and road work requests. They will also consider several new items, such as accepting the jail budget, approving a uniform service contract, and applying for grants. The meeting includes presentations from a spay/neuter aid representative and airport officials.
- Approve Rural Secondary Program agreement with Commonwealth of Kentucky for $246,108.00 in flex funds
- Approve House Bill 1 Election Equipment grant application for $10,700.00
- Approve Customer Service Agreement with UniFirst for uniforms at Road Department and Animal Shelter
- Acknowledge receipt of Logan County Detention Center budget for FY 2024-2025
- Discuss rescheduling April 9, 2024 meeting to April 11, 2024
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will consider approving several previously signed grant agreements, open bids for courthouse repairs and road department equipment, and discuss purchasing land for a new park. The court will also hold public hearings on adding two roads to the county system.
- Approve KPDI grant for lift station on Hopkinsville Street ($666,739)
- Approve EDF grant for Industrial Access Road in West Industrial Park ($1,101,400)
- Approve KPDI grant for spec building at Shelton Lane Industrial ($2,000,000)
- Open bids for soffit repairs and brick sealing at Historic Courthouse
- Public hearings to add Wild Turkey Lane (2,300 ft) and Lawson Lane (386 ft) to county roads
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court will discuss updates to the Detention Center's Standard Operating Procedures and the Animal Shelter Fee Schedule, among other items. They will also consider approving the County Clerk's amended fee budget, advertising for computer upgrades, software agreements for the Sheriff's Department, a bond for a constable, and the annual contribution to the Fair Board.
- Discuss updated Standard Operating Procedures for Logan County Detention Center
- Approve County Clerk's amended Final Fee Budget for CY 2023
- Approve to advertise for bids for computer upgrades at County Clerk's Office
- Approve four Software Support and Maintenance Agreements with GUTS for Sheriff's Department
- Approve $10,000 bond for Constable George Offutt
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will consider amending personnel policies to add positions for the Logan County Animal Shelter. The agenda also includes opening bids for energy savings contracts and appointing an electrical inspector.
- Amend Ordinance No. 24-230-01 regarding Logan County Animal Shelter positions
- Open bids for Qualified Energy Services Companies (ESCo’s) for an Energy Savings Performance Contract
- Amend Electrical Inspector Contract to include liability insurance requirements
- Appoint Jonathan Gardener as an Electrical Inspector for a 1-year term
- Approve House Bill 1, Jail Arraignment Equipment Grant project application
Fiscal Court
The Logan County Fiscal Court is meeting to handle routine business and several specific items. They will consider adding two roads to the county system, advertise for bids on radio system maintenance, and discuss plans for the animal shelter. The agenda also includes appointments, surplus declarations, and a transfer of equipment.
- Public hearing to add 255 feet of Lewis Lane to county road system
- Public hearing to add 1,070 feet of Hal Angel Road to county road system
- Advertise for bids for maintenance and monitoring of emergency radio system
- Approve 2023 EMA Program Funds agreement with Commonwealth of Kentucky
- Discuss proposed plans for Logan County Animal Shelter