Meeting of May 14, 2026

Good evening. I'd like Good evening. I'd like to call this public hearing. We're going to begin with a public hearing tonight. Uh so, I'll call this public meeting to order. Today is Thursday, May 14th, 2026. Uh Brooke, you want to read the first item? One, local government economic existence and county road aid. Mr. Johnson. As part of the annual budget process, the state requires us to hold a public hearing in order to obtain any public comments on the use of funds received through local government economic assistance or LGEA funds and county road aid funds. The budget currently assumes that all of these monies will be utilized for the maintenance and construction of county roads and bridges. We anticipate that we will receive $137,500 in LGEA funds and $1,433,624 in county road aid funds in fiscal year 2026-2027. If there are no comments by the public to be considered by the court, we will simply move forward under the current budget assumptions. Thank you, Mr. Thank you, Mr. Johnson. This is a So, this — Two. I'll just read it. Two, public comment. So, this is the part of the

meeting where if you have any public comments regarding the local government economic assistance funds or the county road aid funds that Mr. Johnson just mentioned, you're welcome to share those thoughts. Hearing none, without further business, this meeting is adjourned. I want to call this meeting of the Daviess County Fiscal Court to order. This is Today is Thursday, May 14th, 2026. Uh Uh, Commissioner Castlen, would you mind leading us with opening prayer and the pledge? — Please stand if you're able and pray with me. Gracious God, thank you for these beautiful spring days. Thank you for the opportunity to be part of this community and for the call to come together this evening to serve. Thank you for allowing us to live in a current country where we are free to disagree with others, but please help us to grow in our understanding one another while respecting our differences. Knowing that each of us is unique and created in your likeness.

We ask for your continued blessings for our country and help us to work together in support of our community. In your name we pray. Amen. I pledge allegiance of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Thank you, Commissioner. One, consideration for presentation. A, proclaim the week of May 10th through 16th, 2026 as National Police Week. Commissioner Castlen, you brought this to my attention, so I'm going to ask you to read this proclamation. Thank you, Judge. Okay, so Daviess County, Kentucky Proclamation, Office of the County Judge Executive. Whereas, we recognize the contributions and sacrifices of all law enforcement personnel and honor them for their selfless dedication to the community. And whereas, the citizens of Daviess County honor the service of local peace officers and join with other cities and counties to honor peace officers everywhere. And whereas, it is important that all

citizens know and understand the duties, responsibilities, hazards, and sacrifices of law enforcement officers and recognize their duty to serve the people by safeguarding life and property by protecting them against violence and disorder. And whereas every day law enforcement officers work tirelessly to protect our citizens, enforce our laws, and keep our neighborhoods safe. And whereas this week we pay tribute to the men and women who serve us with extraordinary bravery. And we remember the heroes who have laid down their lives in pursuit of a safer, more just society. And whereas we owe a profound debt to all those who have worn the badge and especially to the families whose care enables them to serve with courage and pride. And whereas the citizens of Daviess County honor the service, dedication, and professionalism of our local law enforcement officers and join with other cities and counties to honor law enforcement officers everywhere. Whereas Daviess County recognizes the daily contributions of our local law enforcement officers including the Daviess County Sheriff's Office, Daviess County Detention Center, Daviess County Coroner's Office, Daviess County Constables, Daviess County Public Schools Police Department, and Owensboro Police Department and acknowledges that without each of these agencies Daviess County would be less safe and would not

enjoy the high quality of life that we are known for. Now therefore, I Charlie Castlen, Daviess County Judge Executive, do hereby proclaim May 10th through 16th, 2026 as National Police Week in Daviess County and call upon all citizens to honor and show their sincere appreciation to all peace officers by deed, remark, and attitude. Presented in Daviess County, Kentucky May 14th, 2026. Thank you, Commissioner. I think Mr. Ballard is here to accept this. Here. Yes, sir. And then we'll get a picture with you. Judge, you have the Commissioners. On behalf of the 300 members of the local Fraternal Order of Police, the 11,500 members of the Kentucky State Fraternal Order of Police, and the 377,000 members of the National Fraternal Order of Police, I want to take thank you for taking the time and joining with us remembering and honoring those men and women in law enforcement that have made the ultimate sacrifice in protection of others. This physical court has continually shown their support for local law enforcement from ensuring that our jailer and sheriff have the funds needed to recruit, train, and retain their personnel to the funding required to advance and modernize facilities. You have not just shown a commitment to law enforcement to the community safety as a whole. The actions you have taken help to keep our corrections officers, sheriff

deputies, school resource officers, and police officers safe to perform their duties. Your decisions on this physical court have and continue to help make it less likely that a name from our local law enforcement will be added to our memory of those that made the ultimate sacrifice in the protection of the community that we call home. Again, thank you for this proclamation and as we honor our fallen this week. Thank you. — Thank you, sir. B. Proclaim the week of May 17th through

23rd, 2026 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The proclamation Daviess County, Kentucky Proclamation office of the Davis County Judge Executive. Whereas the emergency medical services are vital public service, and whereas emergency medical services teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And whereas emergency medical services provide access to quality emergency care that dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness and or injury. And whereas the emergency medical services covers health care gaps by providing important out-of-hospital care, including preventative medicine, follow-up care, and access to telemedicine. And whereas the emergency medical services system consists of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, pre-hospital nurses,

emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public, and other out-of-hospital medical care providers. And whereas emergency medical services teams, whether career or volunteer, engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continuing education to enhance their life-saving skills. And whereas it is appropriate to recognize the value and accomplishments of the emergency medical services providers by designating emergency medical services week. Now, therefore, I, Charlie Casin, Davis County Judge Executive, do hereby proclaim the week of May 17th through 23rd, 2026, as Emergency Medical Services Week for the 52nd anniversary of EMS Week with the theme of EMS Week, Improving Outcomes Together. I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in honor of the EMS profession and the essential service it provides. Presented in Daviess County, Kentucky, this 14th day of May, 2026, signed and sealed, Charlie Castlen, Daviess County Judge Executive. And I believe we have Let's see, I've got several names here.