The Madisonville/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation announced today that   High Tech Chrome Plating, Inc., with operations in Madisonville, has been named Industry of the Month for August in the Economic Development Corporation’s program for enhanced focus on Existing Industry.

Certificate of Appreciation to Carolyn Marks for 20 years of service at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office.  (L-R) Judge Executive Donald Carroll, Carolyn Marks & Clerk Devra Steckler.

The Madisonville/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation announced today that   B & K Wood Products LLC, with operations on Sawmill Road, has been named Industry of the Month for July in the Economic Development Corporation’s program for enhanced focus on Existing Industry.

The Madisonville/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation announced today that J-Lok USA, with manufacturing facilities in Earlington has been named the inaugural Industry of the Month in the Economic Development Corporation’s program for enhanced focus on Existing Industry.

Certificate of Appreciation – Shawn Wethington – 5 years with Hopkins County Jail.

Check out the Video Tour of Hopkins County.   Please go to  http://hopkinscounty.ky.gov to view. 

Service Pins were awarded at the January 21, 2014 Fiscal Court meeting.  Recipients were: Jeremy Crick - Sheriff's Department 15 Years, Denise Huddleston - Sheriff's Department 5 Years and Lydon Logan - Sheriff's Department 15 Years.

HOPKINS COUNTY FISCAL COURT

SPECIAL MEETING

GOVERNMENT CENTER

NOVEMBER 13, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.

The Special Called Meeting of the Hopkins County Fiscal Court was held at Hopkins County Government Center and was called to order by Hopkins County Judge Executive.   Invocation was given by Magistrate Larry Wilson.   Roll call was taken and a quorum was established with all Magistrates being present except Magistrate Shaun Roberts.  

NEW BUSINESS: A) Resolution 2013-13 – Resolution of Agency Transferring from Non-Hazardous to Hazardous Coverage as defined by KRS 61.592 (1) (b) – Motion to approve by Magistrate Maurice Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Groves. Discussion: Magistrate Larry Wilson asked Sheriff Latham what employees will follow under the Hazardous Coverage and Sheriff Latham stated it was the sworn full service deputies; this does not include part-time Court Bailiffs and office staff.

B) Employee Benefits:   Discussion about Flexible spending – New employees must wait 60 days after employment for flexible spending to begin. Motion by Magistrate Larry Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Toney to approve the waiting of 60 days after employment for flexible spending to begin at the first of the month following the 60 days.   Motion carried.

The Balance in flexible spending as of December 31 of each year will revert back to the County. Motion to approve the rule “if you don’t use it you lose it” for the flexible spending balance of December 31 of each year by Magistrate Larry Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Welch. Motion carried.

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Magistrate Larry Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Maurice Wilson.    Motion carried.

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                                                            Donald E. Carroll

                                                            HOPKINS COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE

Close of Court – November 13, 2013

The foregoing minutes were presented by Fiscal Court Reporter Kim Blue, corrected where necessary, and signed by the presiding Judge with the approval of the Magistrates present.

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DEVRA STECKER

HOPKINS COUNTY COURT CLERK

HOPKINS COUNTY FISCAL COURT

REGULAR MEETING

GOVERNMENT CENTER

                                              October 1, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

The Regular Meeting of the Hopkins County Fiscal Court was held at Hopkins County Government Center and was called to order by Hopkins County Judge Executive. Invocation was given by County Attorney.   Roll call was taken and a quorum was established with all Magistrates being present.  

APPROVAL OF MINUTES: September 17, 2013 minutes - Motion by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Maurice Wilson to approve the September 17, 2013 minutes. Motion carried.  

REPORT OF COUNTY ATTORNEY: Carolyn Foster was in court regarding the citizens of the south end of Hopkins County who has fire protection from Mannington Fire District which is out of Hopkins County area. These individuals have received notice that the insurance rates are going up. These individuals have signed a petition to have them in the Hopkins County area but the Mannington Fire District will not agree to release them from its district. County Attorney stated he will take necessary steps to get them back in the Hopkins County Fire District. Captain Darwin Rideout and Blake Vaughn were also in attendance.

REPORT OF COUNTY CLERK: Tax bills went out on time.  

REPORT OF SHERIFF: Collection of taxes started this morning.  

REPORT OF JAILER: Gave a report to the Fiscal Court of the Inmate Training Facility that is being paid with commissary fund and inmate labor.  

REPORT OF TREASURER:  A) Payment of Claims: General Fund in the amount of $22619.06; Road Fund in the amount of $85892.24; Jail Fund in the amount of $11329.26; LGEA Fund in the amount of $120138.41, Total all Funds $239978.97. Motion to approve payment of claims by Magistrate Welch and seconded by Magistrate Groves. Motion carried.

Department Reports: Mike Duncan stated that all tiles have been removed and the 2^nd floor remodeling is being done at the Historic Courthouse.

Report of Magistrates/Committee: Magistrate Toney stated the Recreation Building and Grounds Committee had met to discuss the inter-local agreement regarding Hopkins County/City of Madisonville dispatch center. County Attorney stated if the agreement was accepted today the County has a 90 day opt-out and the agreement can be adjusted until the April 1 move in date. Motion to approve the agreement with intent to continue negations between now and April 1 by Magistrate Toney and seconded by Magistrate Beshears.   Motion carried.

Old Business: None

NEW BUSINESS A) Appoint Keith Cartwright, Jack Morris & Howard Jones to serve on Ethics Board for 2 year terms. Motion to make appointments by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Toney. Motion carried.

B) Approve Bids for Hopkins County Scattered Site Housing Rehabilitation Project:

Motion to approve bids by Magistrate Beshears and seconded by Magistrate Maurice Wilson. Motion carried.

Announcements:  I-69 Conference is being held on Tuesday, October 15, 2013. The regular scheduled Fiscal Court Meeting on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 has been cancelled.   There will be a Special Called Fiscal Court Meeting on Wednesday, October 16, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.

Grievances from citizens: Carolyn Foster thank you for helping the south end of the county citizens for the fire protection.  

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Magistrate Roberts and seconded by Magistrate Toney.    Motion carried.

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                                                            Donald E. Carroll

                                                            HOPKINS COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE

Close of Court – October 1, 2013

The foregoing minutes were presented by Fiscal Court Reporter Kim Blue, corrected where necessary, and signed by the presiding Judge with the approval of the Magistrates present.

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DEVRA STECKER

HOPKINS COUNTY COURT CLERK