Meeting of September 18, 2025

I want to call this meeting of the Davis County Fiscal Court to order. Today is Thursday, September 18, 2025. Commissioner Condonder, would you mind leading us in a prayer and a pledge? — Thank you, Judge. If everyone could bow their head uh silent meditation, whichever you prefer. — Dear Lord, on this summer day, summer day that needs a little bit of relief, just a little bit of relief of rain, timely. And I know that's being a little picky, but still we do need a little bit. We have a world that hurts, a world that is losing lives, losing lives in a lot of different ways. our children, adults, individuals that have no choice, that their lives are taken, whether they be in school or just simply having a discussion. Guide our hearts. Please, please heal our anger. Allow us to be compassionate to each other. Allow us to understand

we are all loved especially by you. Bless your world and your people in it. And bless this court that we keep in mind that we represent all of your people every day. I ask this in your name. Amen. And now the pledgece to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for it stands. One nation under God, indivisible with liberty and justice for all — first item please. One, consideration for presentation. A proclaimed September of 2025 as suicide prevention and awareness month. — Commissioner Cassen, you mind reading this proclamation? — Yes, judge. Thank you. — All right. Whereas the month of September is recognized nationally as suicide prevention and awareness month. A time to share resources, foster understanding and hope, reduce stigma, normalize help seeking, and support

those who have have who may be struggling. And whereas suicide is a leading cause of death in the United States, affecting millions of people every year of all ages, backgrounds, and communities, and leaving lasting impacts on families, friends, and loved ones. And whereas raising awareness of suicide prevention efforts is vital to encouraging open conversations about mental health, promoting hope, and ensuring that individuals in crisis know they are not alone. And whereas every organization and citizen have a role to play in suicide prevention by learning the warning signs, supporting one another, and spreading the message that help is available and recovery is possible. And whereas all residents are urged to join in this observance by raising awareness, engaging in acts of kindness, learning about suicide prevention, and supporting those who may be struggling with mental health challenges. And whereas the National Crisis Line 988 and other local crisis hotlines provide immediate life-saving support to those experiencing mental health emergencies. Now therefore, I Charlie Cass on Davis County Judge Executive do hereby proclaim September 2025 as suicide prevention and awareness month.

Thank you, Commissioner. And uh I think we have Dr. Lionel Phelps with us. Got the whole team. Okay. Well, if y'all would come up and receive the proclamation, we want to get our picture taken with introduce yourself and who you're with. — Yes, sir. I am Dr. Lionel Phelps. I'm the vice president of population health for River Valley Behavioral Health. On behalf of River Valley Behavioral Health, our entire team would like to

sincerely thank the Davis County Fiscal Court and our county commissioners for recognizing September as suicide prevention awareness month. This proclamation is more than a formality. It's a powerful statement that we as a community are united in our commitment to saving lives, offering hope, and supporting those who are struggling. It is also heartbreaking to note that suicide is the second leading cause of death among young people ages 10 to 24. Too many children and teens in our states across across the country struggle in silence with mental health challenges reminding us of the urgent need for prevention, early intervention, and strong community support. Suicide is not a distant issue. It touches far too many families right here in Kentucky. Each year about 900 Kuckians die by suicide. Among them are our veterans who die at a suicide rate that's twice that with more than a 100 lives lost annually. Behind every number is a son or a daughter, a parent, a friend, and a story that's cut short. But we must remember suicide is

preventable. With timely support, compassionate care, and access to resources, lives can be saved. For 61 years, River Valley Behavioral Health has been privileged to walk alongside this community, offering evidence-based treatment, crisis intervention, family and survivor support, and prevention programs such as mental health first aid and QPR training. Our mission has always been clear to bring hope and healing when it's needed the most. And to anyone listening who may be struggling or who knows someone in pain, please know this that help is always just a call or a text away. By dialing or texting 98, you or your loved one will be immediately connected to a trained crisis professionals who are available 247 to listen, provide support, and guide you to the resources you need. We are profoundly grateful for this county's leadership in shining a light on this critical issue. Together, by reducing stigma, spreading awareness, and reminding people that they are never alone, we can make a real difference. Thank you for standing with us in this life-saving work. Thank you.

— Dr. Phelps, I want to say thank you to to you personally, also Dr. Wanda, and y'all's entire team. and I didn't know you'd been around 61 years. Uh that's phenomenal. Uh I know this is this is something that touches many families and and my my own not immediate family but but uh my own family's been touched by it and both friends and and uh friends neighbors and and relatives and uh and it's very real uh for me and and it is I think for all of us. If you don't mind taking just a moment and speaking to the issue. I know some people say don't mention suicide. You don't want to put it in their mind. — You mind? — Yeah. — Responding to that. — It's a myth. So, actually, when you talk to someone who's thinking about suicide, it actually brings them relief because most people don't have that conversation or even talk about it. They're just thoughts. So, often it signals to people that someone is actually paying attention and cares. So, it is a complete myth. It's been debunked so many times that if you talk about it,

even my own mother uh told me that she was under the impression that if you talked about it with someone that it would actually make them or give them the idea and that's just not true. — Okay. Thank you. — Thank you, judge. — Uh that's all I have. Any commissioners want to speak? Commissioner Conor saying the three simple words. Are you okay? — Are you okay? — Thank you. Thank you, Lyn. — Commissioner, either one of you. I — I just want to say thanks to the whole team for being here from well a small part of their their team that does so much at River Valley. Fortunately, you know, with my previous job as a police officer, I had the pleasure of getting to work with them and we actually have one of the signs that we'll we would like to put some up. Uh we had talked about this previously, but um once we are able to coordinate with either the hospital or river valley to to get some more, we'd like to put those up at a few of the county locations. — Thank you. You all don't have to stay for the meeting, but again, thank you for all you do in our community. Brook, next item. — B treasurer's report for August of 2025. — Mr. Johnson. — As of August 31, 2025, the total cash balance is $80,73,24.60. General fund balance is $43,349,348.13.