Marshall County public meetings in 2023
31 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court is reviewing the 2024 budget, QR, and annual settlement for the County Clerk. The meeting also includes reviews of deputy salary maximums and the Sheriff's 2022 tax settlement.
- County Clerk 2024 Budget, QR, and Annual Settlement
- Annual order setting maximum pay for County Clerk deputies and assistants
- Sheriff's 2022 tax settlement
- Intrafund transfers
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will review various administrative items including personnel changes, tax audits, and fund transfers. The agenda includes several quotes for equipment and services, as well as the 2024 holiday schedule.
- Review of November 2023 personnel changes
- Review of former sheriffs 2022 tax audit
- Review of liftstation pump quote
- Review of Max Steel quote
- Review of County Clerk claim for tax bills
Fiscal Court
The agenda includes items regarding a development proposal at Wadesboro Rd and Nance Ln, ambulance equipment bidding, and a lease agreement for a weather siren. The court will also review fund transfers.
- Rivercrest proposal at Wadesboro Rd and Nance Ln
- Select Tech ambulance bid
- Pirates Cove lease agreement for weather siren
- Intrafund transfers
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will review several items including budget amendments and transfers. The agenda also includes audits of former sheriffs and various public hearings.
- Ordinance 2023-20 Budget Amendment
- Budget transfers
- BM Blankenship Lane hearing
- Lake Marie Drive hearing
- Audits for former Sheriffs Weaver and McGuire
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will review reports regarding Lake Marie Drive and BM Blankenship Road. The agenda also includes a petition for the discontinuance of county road maintenance and discussions on intrafund transfers.
- Discontinuance of county road maintenance petition
- Lake Marie Drive report
- BM Blankenship Road report
- Intrafund transfers
Fiscal Court
The Marshall County Fiscal Court is meeting to consider a judicial building and West KY Industrial agreement, along with budget transfers for 2023. The agenda is brief and contains only these two substantive items.
- Judicial Building, West KY Industrial Agreement 2023
- Budget Transfers, 2023
Fiscal Court
The Marshall County Fiscal Court is meeting to consider the final 2023 tax rate order. The agenda includes only this item and associated meeting materials, with no other substantive business listed.
- Consideration of the 2023 tax rate order (final)
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will review August and September 2023 personnel changes and the Treasurer's August 2023 report. The agenda includes discussions on budget amendments, training incentives for the Sheriff, and various petitions.
- Ordinance 2023-19 Budget Amendment
- Sheriff Training Incentive 2023
- Lake Marie Drive Petition 2023
- BM Blankenship Petition 2023
- August and September 2023 personnel changes
Fiscal Court
The October 2, 2023, special meeting contains only announcements regarding the Marshall County Senior Citizens and no items for decision or discussion.
Fiscal Court
This meeting consists solely of an executive session for litigation and personnel matters, followed by adjournment. No public decisions or discussions are listed on the agenda.
- Executive session on litigation and personnel
Fiscal Court
There is no agenda provided for this meeting. The available documents consist of previously approved resolutions, ordinances, and administrative records.
- 2023 tax rate order
- Murtco Judicial HVAC contract
- Ordinance 2023-18
- Ordinance 2023-15
- Draffenville Community Center deed
Fiscal Court
There is no formal agenda provided for the September 5, 2023, meeting. The available materials consist of various ordinances and fund-related documents.
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-16
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-17
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-18
- Rural and Municipal Aid Bridge Funds documentation
- Rural and Municipal Aid Flex Funds documentation
The Fiscal Court approved several compensating tax rates, including an 8.3% county rate and an 8.6% library district rate. The court also adopted ordinances regarding speed limits on Gore Lane and illegal garbage disposal. A contract for the Judicial Building roof was approved subject to legal review.
- Approved county compensating tax rate at 8.3% (All aye)
- Approved motor vehicle and watercraft tax rate at 11.2% (All aye)
- Approved compensating tax rates for Extension, Soil Conservation, and Refuse Districts (All aye)
- Accepted Library District tax rate at 8.6% (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-16 Speed Limit on Gore Lane (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-17 prohibiting garbage disposal at marked locations (All aye)
- Approved $189,320 bid from Minter Roofing for Judicial Building roof (All aye)
- Scheduled Senior Citizens Town Hall for October 2, 2023 (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will conduct first readings for three ordinances and review several financial documents. The agenda includes items regarding franchise tax settlements, fund transfers, and rural/municipal aid funds.
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-18
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-16
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-17
- Review of 2022 franchise tax settlement for outgoing Sheriff
- Discussion of Rural and Municipal Aid Flex Funds and Bridge Funds
The Fiscal Court approved two agreements with the Transportation Cabinet for road work totaling $513,944. The board also authorized the purchase of Sheriff's office cameras and appointed a new member to the Industrial Development Authority Board.
- Approved road agreements for Shar-Cal Road ($62,400) and Sharpe-Elva & Holland Road ($451,544) (All aye)
- Approved $2,250 for Sheriff's office cameras using general fund excess carryover (All aye)
- Appointed Roger Colburn to the Industrial Development Authority Board (All aye)
- Approved lease #PR5793 for Suite 209 in the Judicial Building (All aye)
- Approved $1,200 for culvert bids (All aye)
- Approved surplus of a 2,000 gallon fuel tank at the Sheriff's Office via GovDeals (All aye)
- Terminated HVAC service contract with HMC Service Company for Judicial Building (All aye)
- Postponed Veterans Memorial Plaza restructuring plan until next meeting (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court is reviewing 2022 property tax settlements from the incoming and outgoing Sheriff. The agenda also includes discussions regarding ER assist contracts, task orders, and intrafund transfers.
- 2022 property tax settlement (Incoming Sheriff)
- 2022 property tax settlement (Outgoing Sheriff)
- ER assist contract and task orders
- Intrafund transfers
- Training incentives for Barrett, McGuire, and Greer
The Fiscal Court adopted a budget amendment and an ordinance regulating the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages. The board also approved a disaster response contract with ER Assist Inc. and several personnel and tax settlements.
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-13 Budget Amendment (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-14 amending alcohol sale and consumption regulations (All aye)
- Approved ER Assist Inc. Contractor Agreement for Disaster Response and Recovery (All aye)
- Approved training incentives for County Clerk Crissy Greer and Commissioners McGuire and Barrett (All aye)
- Approved 2022 Property Tax Settlements for Outgoing and Incoming Sheriffs (All aye)
- Set speed limit on Gore Lane at 25 mph (All aye)
- Appointed Derek Dowdy to the Kentucky Lake Convention & Visitors Bureau Board (All aye)
- Approved $500 contribution for repairs at the Hardin property (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will review several ordinances, intrafund transfers, and budgets including the Kentucky Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau.
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-14
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-15
- Intrafund Transfers
- Kentucky Lake Convention and Visitors Bureau Budget for 2023-2024
The Fiscal Court approved funding for water expansion engineering and adopted an ordinance regarding Fiscal Court Districts. Other actions included approving the Kentucky Lake CVB budget and authorizing the surplus of road department equipment.
- Approved installation of Space Force flagpole at Mike Miller Park Veterans Plaza (All aye)
- Approved Kentucky Lake CVB 2023/2024 budget (All aye)
- Approved up to $13,100 in ARPA funds for Jonathan Creek Water District engineering (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-12 Relating to Fiscal Court Districts (All aye)
- Approved one-year lease with Department of Juvenile Justice for Judicial Building Suite 201 (All aye)
- Approved CDBG Grant Resolution and advertisement for applications (All aye)
- Authorized surplus of 2005 Gradall, Xerox machine, 44’ trailer, and communication wire (All aye)
- Appointed road reviewers for Gore Lane and Little John Lane (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The agenda contains items for first reading of two ordinances and an intrafund transfer. The documents also include a training incentive item regarding Ford.
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-12
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-13
- Intrafund transfer
- Training incentive, Ford
The Fiscal Court approved the surplus of several Sheriff's office items and a training incentive for Jailer Roger Ford. The court also approved an appropriation transfer and the payment of bills.
- Approved minutes of June 19 and June 30 Special Called meetings (All aye)
- Approved Sheriff's office surplus of one stove, a 2014 Dodge Durango, and 16 laptops on GovDeals (All aye)
- Approved Jailer Roger Ford’s training incentive (All aye)
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-12 regarding Fiscal Court Districts
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-13 Budget Amendment
- Approved appropriation transfer (All aye)
- Approved payment of bills (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Marshall County Fiscal Court is meeting to consider routine administrative items. The agenda includes a quote from Mid-South Tank Consultants, a salary schedule effective July 1st, and an intrafund transfer. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.
- Mid-South Tank Consultants quote
- Salary schedule effective July 1st
- Intrafund transfer
The Fiscal Court approved several equipment purchases for the Road Department and infrastructure repairs funded by ARPA. The board also approved a new hire, a salary schedule, and a board reappointment.
- Approved purchase of a gradall for $418,275 (All aye)
- Approved purchase of a Road Department mower not to exceed $10,000 (All aye)
- Approved paving at Rocky Point Day Use Park not to exceed $59,600 (All aye)
- Approved hiring Clayton Powell for Road Department at $21.08/hour effective 7/17/2023 (All aye)
- Approved $22,700 for Oak Level Water Tower repairs via ARPA funds (All aye)
- Approved Murtco change order up to $10,948 via ARPA funds (All aye)
- Approved salary schedule effective 7/1/2023 (All aye)
- Reappointed Bobby Bradley to the Building Code Enforcement Board through 6/30/2026 (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will review personnel changes, water system expansion bids, and various financial reports. The agenda includes discussions on intrafund transfers and EMA cooperative items.
- Oak Level Water System expansion bid comparison
- May personnel changes
- Intrafund transfer
- County EMA coop
- Treasurer report
The Fiscal Court accepted a construction bid for the Oak Level Water Project and approved applying for a USDA Community Connect grant for cable expansion. The court also passed two ordinances and filled multiple board appointments for water, library, and fire services.
- Accepted Murtco bid for Oak Level Water Project for $2,649,373.50 (All aye)
- Approved application for USDA Community Connect grant with $78,000 ARPA matching funds (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-10 lifting suspension of Ordinance 2018-07 (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-11 amending alcohol sale and consumption regulations (3-1)
- Approved Continuity of Operation Plan (All aye)
- Appointed Diane Reed to Marshall County Public Library Board (All aye)
- Reappointed Jimmie Tubbs to Jonathan Creek Water Board (All aye)
- Appointed Dean McCoy to North Marshall Water Board (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will review various administrative reports and resolutions. The agenda includes items regarding equipment grants, tax information, and several ordinances.
- Jail arraignment equipment grant resolution
- County Clerk equipment grant resolution
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-11
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-10
- Review of former Sheriff tax settlement (April 2021 to August 2022)
Fiscal Court
This meeting has no published agenda. The only item listed is 'No Agenda,' indicating that no specific business items are scheduled for public discussion or decision. Residents are directed to review the meeting minutes for any actions taken.
The Marshall County Fiscal Court conducted a public hearing to review the 2023 Marshall County Hazard Mitigation Plan. No members of the public spoke in favor of or in opposition to the plan.
- Held public hearing for Marshall County Hazard Mitigation Plan 2023
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will address several administrative and legislative items including ordinance readings and personnel changes. The agenda includes updates on Jonathan Creek and the Mayday Festival.
- Ordinance 2023-08 adoption
- Ordinance 2023-09 first reading
- Jonathan Creek update
- Mayday Festival discussion
- Personnel changes
The Fiscal Court approved the FY23/24 budget and transferred the Draffenville Community Building to the Marshall County Board of Education. The court also authorized several Road Department hires and equipment bids. A public hearing for the regional hazard mitigation plan was scheduled for June 6.
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-08 Budget FY23/24 (All aye)
- Deeded Draffenville Community Building to Marshall County Board of Education (All aye)
- Scheduled public hearing for regional hazard mitigation plan for June 6 (All aye)
- Approved seasonal Road Department hires Robert Lucy, Jackie Darnall, and Gary Derrington at $12/hour (All aye)
- Approved surplus of six chairs, a park mower, and a 92 Ford Van on GovDeals (All aye)
- Authorized bids for Judicial Building roof and a road department truck (All aye)
- Appointed Tim York, Barry Howell and Claudia Phelps to the Reapportionment Board (Motion carried)
- Renewed CFSB line of credit (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court is conducting the first reading of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 budget. The agenda also includes reviews of an intrafund transfer, an Igovservices contract, and encroachment permits for the Oak Level project.
- First reading of the Fiscal Year 2023-2024 Budget
- Adoption of Ordinance 2023-07
- Igovservices contract review
- Encroachment permits for Oak Level project
- Intrafund transfer review
The Fiscal Court approved annual bids for road salt, asphalt, rock, oil, fuel, and culverts. The court also adopted a budget amendment and authorized the purchase of iGov software for tax management.
- Approved Ordinance 2023-07 Budget Amendment (All aye)
- Accepted all annual bids for road materials, fuel, and culverts (All aye)
- Approved purchase and implementation of iGov software for tax management (All aye)
- Authorized advertising for bids for the Oak Level Water Project (All aye)
- Approved purchase of Google Vault and BeyondTrust for records and remote access (All aye)
- Appointed Tiffany Carlson to the Board of Assessment Appeals (All aye)
- Appointed Derek Dowdy, Dustin Thompson, and Bill Kunnecke to the Nuisance Board (All aye)
- Authorized use of vehicle sale and lease cancellation funds to purchase or pay off vehicles (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will review several items including personnel changes and an ordinance reading. The agenda also includes discussions regarding RDAAP grants, EMS resolutions, and grounds policy.
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-07
- RDAAP grant review
- KOHS resolution regarding EMS
- March personnel changes
- Pinwheel planting and grounds policy
The Marshall County Fiscal Court approved a bid for jail boilers and authorized several personnel appointments and hires. The court also approved a resolution for an EMS KOHS Grant and the surplus of a Road Department vehicle.
- Approved $77,200 bid from West Kentucky Industrial & Plumbing for jail boilers (All aye)
- Approved resolution for EMS KOHS Grant (All aye)
- Approved surplus of Road Department 2007 Chevrolet 3500 on GovDeals (All aye)
- Approved hire of Blake Casteel for Road Department at $21.08/hour (All aye)
- Approved hire of Andrew Riter for Sanitation at $15/hour (All aye)
- Appointed Bruce Lyles to Marshall County IDA (All aye)
- Reappointed Erica West as Marshall County Treasurer (All aye)
- Approved appropriation transfer and bank transfer (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The agenda contains various administrative items and documents for review by the Fiscal Court. Items include grant applications, audit correspondence, and road aid agreements.
- KOHS Sheriff grant application
- County Road Aid agreement and resolution
- Election equipment grant information
- Statutory obligations to PVA for fiscal year 2023 to 2024
- Intrafund transfers
The Fiscal Court approved several equipment purchases, including election gear and heart monitors. The board also authorized funds for road projects, approved the sale of surplus Sheriff's Department vehicles, and made three fire board appointments.
- Approved $69,925 invoice for election equipment from Knowinc (All aye)
- Signed grant resolutions for election equipment totaling $159,138.60 (All aye)
- Accepted $72,435.72 bid from Stryker for heart monitors (All aye)
- Accepted bid from Riley Electric for park lights up to $93,500 (All aye)
- Allocated $13,254.49 in City/County IDA funds for Southwest One Alternative Entrance (All aye)
- Approved surplus of five Sheriff's Department vehicles via GovDeals (All aye)
- Appointed Carl Boyd, Greg Hanish, and Chris Greenfield to fire boards (All aye)
- Authorized County Attorney to offer a settlement in litigation (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Fiscal Court will review road department and transportation cabinet encroachment permits. The agenda also includes an intrafund transfer and two adopted ordinances.
- Road Department encroachment permits
- Transportation Cabinet encroachment permits
- Intrafund transfer
- Ordinance 2023-05
- Ordinance 2023-06
The minutes record the agenda items discussed, including budget and administrative code amendments. However, the document does not record the specific outcomes or votes for these items.
Fiscal Court
The Marshall County Fiscal Court will discuss recommendations for rural secondary road maintenance, review received mowing bids, consider an Arbor Day proclamation, and hold first readings of two ordinances (2023-05 and 2023-06). An intrafund transfer is also on the agenda.
- Rural secondary road maintenance recommendations
- Received mowing bids
- Arbor Day proclamation
- Intrafund transfer
- First reading of Ordinance 2023-05 and Ordinance 2023-06
The Fiscal Court approved a mowing contract for county properties and appointed several members to the City County IDA, Kentucky Lake Economic Development, and Library boards. The court also authorized funding for Tater Day fireworks and approved various personnel and financial reports.
- Approved $16,000 bid from Atkins Lawn Service for mowing county properties (All aye)
- Approved $4,250 for half the cost of Tater Day fireworks (All aye)
- Appointed Danny Nelson, Eddie McGuire, and Andrew Pagel to City County IDA Board (All aye)
- Appointed Monti Collins to Kentucky Lake Economic Development Board (Motion carried)
- Appointed Glenda Byers to Marshall County Library Board (All aye)
- Approved hiring one full-time replacement, one sprayer, and three seasonal road department employees (All aye)
- Approved Parks Department part-time new hire and one full-time replacement advertisement (All aye)
- Authorized County Attorney to surplus six chairs on GovDeals (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Marshall County Fiscal Court will consider Ordinance 2023-04 and Resolution 2023-02, discuss proposed alterations to the Draffenville intersection, and review a repeater grant, an intrafund transfer, the treasurer's January monthly report, a training incentive for Collins, and the treasurer's quarterly report for Q2 2023.
- Ordinance 2023-04
- Resolution 2023-02
- Draffenville intersection alterations proposed
- Repeater grant information
- Intrafund transfer
The Fiscal Court approved a resolution opposing the construction of four roundabouts on US Highways 68/641 in the Draffenville community. Other actions included accepting an emergency management grant and authorizing a grant process for Mike Miller Park trails.
- Opposed construction of four roundabouts on US Highways 68/641 in Draffenville (All aye)
- Accepted $27,264.17 repeater grant with county responsible for $13,632.09 (All aye)
- Approved TAP Grant process for Mike Miller Park walking trail repaving up to $375,000 (All aye)
- Adopted Ordinance 2023-04 Budget Amendment (All aye)
- Approved Road Department hire Jordan Williams at $21.08/hour effective 3/1/23 (All aye)
- Approved bids for four culverts and tank car totaling $3,859.50 (All aye)
- Authorized advertising for bids for three jail boilers (All aye)
- Approved surpusing 11 Parks Department items via GovDeals (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Marshall County Fiscal Court will discuss and potentially decide on elected officials' salaries, a sheriff settlement for 2022, lease agreements for the coroner and sanitation, and a first reading of Ordinance 2023-04. Other items include road department pay scale and surplus, clerk settlement, intrafund transfers, and January personnel changes.
- Elected officials salaries
- Sheriff settlement for 2022 (Weaver)
- Lease agreement for coroner
- Lease agreement for sanitation
- Ordinance 2023-04 first reading
The Fiscal Court approved salaries for elected officials retroactive to January 1, 2023, and authorized the purchase of an ePollbook system for $68,000. The board also approved lease agreements for the Coroner’s building and the Marshall County Sanitation office.
- Approved 2023 Elected Officials salaries retroactive to Jan 1 (All aye)
- Authorized $68,000 purchase of ePollbook system (All aye)
- Approved lease agreements for Coroner’s building and Sanitation office (All aye)
- Approved amended Road Department Pay Scale (All aye)
- Authorized Sheriff to apply for body camera grants (All aye)
- Appointed Carl Boyd to East Marshall Fire Board through 6/30/2023 (All aye)
- Approved surplus of Road Department metal tank car, culverts, and 2005 Ford F250 (All aye)
- Approved placement of Lee’s Little Library at Mike Miller Park (All aye)
Fiscal Court
The Marshall County Fiscal Court will hold a special called meeting to discuss E911 new hires and personnel, approve payment of bills, and enter executive session for litigation and personnel matters.
- E911 new hires and personnel
- Payment of the bills
- Executive session for litigation and personnel
The Fiscal Court approved the hiring of three new E911 employees and a pay increase for one part-time dispatcher. The court also approved the payment of bills following an executive session regarding litigation and personnel.
- Approved E911 full time hire Adriana Sainsbury at $14/hour (All voted aye)
- Approved E911 full time hire Olivia Casteel at $13.70/hour (All voted aye)
- Approved pay increase for part time E911 Dispatcher Jamey Spears to $18/hour (All voted aye)
- Approved E911 part time hire Melissa Curry at $18/hour (All voted aye)
- Approved payment of the bills (All voted aye)
Fiscal Court
The Marshall County Fiscal Court will discuss and potentially act on several items including three ordinances (2023-01, 2023-02, 2023-03), a road department pay scale, a CDL cost reimbursement agreement, December 2022 personnel changes, a search and rescue coordinator appointment, a statement of affiliation for the county rescue squad, an emergency management applicant agent designation, and a resolution for the City of Benton Oak Level water project.
- Ordinance 2023-01 (adopted)
- Ordinance 2023-02 (adopted)
- Ordinance 2023-03 (adopted)
- Road Department Pay Scale
- Road Department Employee CDL Cost Reimbursement Agreement
Fiscal Court
The Marshall County Fiscal Court is meeting to discuss and potentially decide on several administrative items, including first readings of three ordinances, setting maximum salaries for the sheriff and county clerk, and a training incentive. The agenda also includes a proclamation for the Western Kentucky Tornado Remembrance Day and a congressional record entry.
- Ordinance 2023-01 First Reading
- Ordinance 2023-02 First Reading
- Ordinance 2023-03 First Reading
- Sheriff Order Setting Maximum Salaries
- County Clerk Order Setting Maximum Salaries
The Fiscal Court approved the 2023 budgets and salary maximums for the County Clerk and Sheriff. The board also authorized up to $30,000 for a new boat ramp at Rocky Point and extended a trespass order for Mr. Conkright. First readings were held for ordinances regarding short-term rentals, transient room tax, and a budget amendment.
- Approved County Clerk's 2023 Budget and salary maximums (All aye)
- Approved Sheriff's 2023 Budget and salary maximums (All aye)
- Approved construction of new 30’x70’ boat ramp at Rocky Point up to $30,000 (All aye)
- Approved Amended FSA Agreement and FSA Resolution (All aye)
- Reappointed Road Superintendent Roy Wadkins to a four-year term (All aye)
- Approved hiring Brad Warning at $36.44/hr for Judge’s office (All aye)
- Appointed Stuart Raike to Fairdealing Olive Fire Board through 6/30/2025 (All aye)
- Extended trespass of Mr. Conkright from all Marshall County Parks until 1/28/2024 (All aye)