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Bullitt County Fiscal Court

Meeting of November 7, 2023

Bullitt County Fiscal Court 11.07.2023

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Summary

The Bullitt County Fiscal Court met on Election Day, November 7, 2023. Magistrates first voted to appoint a chair for the meeting, and the chair opened with remarks about the recent loss of his father and uncle.

Bullitt County EMS reported on a trial of Axon body cameras. During the trial, 14 loaned cameras produced 673 recordings in six weeks, and EMS said they helped resolve complaints and aid training. EMS asked to lease 80 more cameras on a five-year plan, which would bring the total to 95. The court raised concerns about cost, sharing cameras, and docking time. Because the contract exceeds the bid threshold, it must be advertised for bids. The court agreed to have quotes prepared for a 40-camera and an 80-camera option and to take up advertising for bids at a later meeting.

The court gave second reading and approved zoning changes, including Armstrong Lane (R2 to B1), Light Lane and Weavers Run Road (agricultural to R1). Four more zoning requests had first readings and public hearings, with no opposition voiced: Gaddy Irrevocable Trust, Gentry Family, Linda Gentry, and Janet Jenkins. Votes on these are expected at the November 21 meeting.

The court approved renaming an unnamed road to Commonwealth Drive, which affects mail and 911 addressing only, not road ownership or maintenance. It also approved payroll checks for poll workers working that day. It adopted the county reapportionment ordinance (2338) on second reading, redrawing magisterial district lines. It surplused a nonfunctioning HP printer from the judicial center and then adjourned.

Agenda (12)

  • 6:19

    Appointment of chair and opening of meeting

    Magistrates voted to appoint a chair for the meeting, then the meeting was opened with roll call, prayer and pledge.

  • 13:06

    EMS body camera presentation

    EMS reported on the Axon body camera trial and asked to lease 80 cameras on a five-year plan. Magistrates asked about cost, sharing, and docking time. The court agreed to seek bids with 40 and 80 camera quotes.

  • 41:55

    Second readings of zoning ordinances (Z32, Z33, Z34)

    The clerk read the second readings of three zoning ordinances, and each was approved by roll-call vote.

  • 50:19

    First reading: Gaddy Irrevocable Trust (Z39)

    First reading and public hearing for rezoning agricultural to R2 at 5942 Highway 44 East. No one spoke against it, and the vote is set for the next meeting.

  • 54:21

    First reading: Gentry Family (Z40)

    First reading and public hearing for rezoning agricultural to R1 on Zoneton Road. No one spoke for or against it.

  • 57:49

    First reading: Linda Gentry (Z41)

    First reading and public hearing for rezoning agricultural to R1 at 1917 Bogard Lane. A speaker came forward in favor, and none spoke against it.

  • 1:01:30

    First reading: Janet Jenkins (Z42)

    First reading and public hearing for rezoning conservation to R1 at 409 Myers Road. No comments were made.

  • 1:04:46

    Naming of road Commonwealth Drive

    A request to name an unnamed road in Hubs Landing subdivision Commonwealth Drive was approved. The change affects mail and 911 only.

  • 1:05:53

    Payroll checks for poll workers

    The court approved issuing payroll checks to poll workers once the clerk's office provides the information.

  • 1:07:11

    Second reading: County reapportionment ordinance 2338

    The reapportionment ordinance adopting the commission's report and redrawing magisterial district boundaries was read and approved on second reading.

  • 1:11:02

    Surplus nonfunctioning printer

    The court approved surplusing a nonfunctioning HP printer from the judicial center.

  • 1:11:43

    Closing remarks and adjournment

    Magistrates reminded residents to vote, and the meeting was adjourned at about 10:35.

Motions & votes (10)

  • 7:10

    passed Appoint one of the magistrates to chair the meeting

    Roll call yes votes from the magistrates

  • 40:23

    unclear Move forward on the body camera purchase by having 40-camera and 80-camera quotes prepared for bid

    Roll call showed yes votes, but the exact motion is garbled in the transcript

  • 44:37

    passed Second reading and approval of zoning ordinance 2023-Z32 (Armstrong Lane, R2 to B1)

    Roll call yes votes, motion carried

  • 47:18

    passed Accept the planning commission's recommendation for the Light Lane zoning change (2023-Z33)

    All four magistrates voted yes

  • 49:52

    passed Second reading of zoning ordinance 2023-Z34 (Weavers Run Road, agricultural to R1)

    Moved by Vera Sanders · seconded by Johnson · Roll call yes votes, motion carried

  • 1:05:22

    passed Approve the request to rename the road to Commonwealth Drive

    seconded by Blalock · All four yes, motion carried

  • 1:06:19

    passed Issue payroll checks for poll workers working election day

    Moved by Blalock · seconded by Johnson · Roll call yes votes, motion carried

  • 1:10:32

    passed Accept the second reading of ordinance 2338, county reapportionment

    seconded by Blalock · All four yes, motion carried

  • 1:11:18

    passed Surplus a nonfunctioning HP 6700 printer from the judicial center

    seconded by Sanders · All four yes, motion carried

  • 1:12:06

    passed Adjourn the meeting

    Moved by Sanders · All four yes, motion carried

Transcript (57 segments)

  • 0:28

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  • 2:28

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  • 4:28

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  • 5:57

    shot was right behind your house [Music] right didn't before we get started yes magistrates before you can even open the meeting you'll need to vote to appoint one of you and I think before you had done Mr logon appoint one

  • 7:10

    of you to chair the meeting today the chair for the meeting today second yeah just need to call for yes Mr Lon Johnson yes Mr yes okay you can proceed with opening the meeting at least all right so once again thanks everybody for coming here we'll call the meeting to order but first we call R we do want to say thank you all for coming out just keep in mind it is election day so if you have not voted get out vote after we the meeting today call meeting Mr Lon yes Johnson here Mr blore yes M Sanders yes all right folks ask

  • 8:22

    everybody stand I'm ask uh pray with him Heavenly Father we come to you this morning just thanking and praising you for many blessings Lord we just pray that you continue to watch over us and guide us help us give us wisdom discernment and knowledge Lord we just pray that you bless thist this meing our County State us Lord to the flag of the United States of America and to the for it stands one nation under God indivisible with liy and justice for all thank and once again thank everybody for being here today of course it is election we get out and vote and exercise your right to vote today um I do want to something get started just real quick uh it's kind of special to be up here today actually in this Ro because uh I had to take some time off

  • 9:36

    last week but my dad my dad passed away in March March March 24th of this year and my dad had an identical twin brother served in Grayson County as judge executive for 24 years he retired in 2017 my dad and my uncle b double 2015 fiis so uh actually in high school different times had worked with my uncle to the county in Grayson County growing up and that was honestly a big inspiration involved run for mag and last week on October 31st my uncle pass away so that brought a lot of PE but I just wanted to say something we rest few days AG I just I had SP a little B more time

  • 10:55

    weekend kind of helping myom out my dad not there my UNC pass kind just want to that let's open UPF second Mr Lon yes M Johnson yes Mr BL yes Miss Sanders yes motion Carri [Music]