Meeting of February 10, 2026

Good afternoon. I'd like to call this meeting of the Davis County Fiscal Court to order. Today is Tuesday, February 10th, 2026. And for those that want me might be watching, uh this obviously is at noon and not our normal 5:00 slot. So, if you would uh please join me in the prayer and the pledge. Dear heavenly father, we pause and we thank you for the many blessings bestowed upon us. And Lord, we know we are your children and and we know that you love us unconditionally. We ask you to bless us. Help us to show love one another even when our hearts might be troubled. I ask your blessing upon all those we represent as elected officials. We ask your blessing upon the work we do. Pray this in the name of Jesus. To the flag of the United States of America and to the stand, one nation

under God, indivisible, with liberty and all. — Go ahead, Brooke. For those who might be here, uh, Commissioner Marxberry is out of town, so she's joining us via Zoom. Welcome, Commissioner Marxberry. One, consideration for presentation. A, proclamation recognizing the No Egg Left Behind Community Outreach Program. — It's my turn to read this one. Whereas local governments recognize the importance of initiatives that strengthen food security, support vulnerable populations, and promote the health and well-being of the community. And whereas No Egg Left Behind is a community outreach program operated by Bluestone Hatchery, a locally operated agricultural producer located in Davis County, Kentucky. Whereas the No Egg Left Behind program provides fresh eating eggs at no cost to elderly individuals and families in need, helping to address food insecurity and nutritional access within the local community. And whereas the program is

operated with consistency, transparency, and dignity, ensuring that assistance is provided as a helping hand rather than a helping hand up rather than a hand out. and reinforcing the value of community care and mutual support. And whereas by donating locally produced food directly to community members, the No Egg Left Behind program strengthens local food systems, reduces waste, and promotes responsible agricultural stewardship. And whereas the outreach program reflects a commitment to service, compassion, and civic responsibility that positively impacts Davis County residents and exemplifies the role local agriculture can play in addressing community needs. Now therefore, I, Charlie Castlin, Davis County Judge Executive, do hereby proclaim that Davis County recognizes hereby recognizes the No Egg Left Behind Community Outreach Program for its meaningful contribution to local food and security and community well-being and expresses appreciation for his continued service to elderly individuals and families in need. Presented in Davis County, Kentucky this 10th day of February, 2026. Signed and sealed, Charlie Cassen, Davis County Judge Executive. I believe Barry Spencer's

here. [clears throat] members of guest on behalf of Blue Stone Hatchery. Thank you uh to Davis County for this proclamation uh and recognizing us. We're a veteranowned, family operated farm. Uh we're just looking out for people in our community because we've

seen that there is a need for that. Um we created a a poultry farm and pasture raised egg farm. Uh and so they are very nutritious and uh it's just like other commercial uh egg farms. But thank you so much. I really appreciate this and appreciate y'all's time. — You're welcome. And thank you for what you're doing for our community. — You you and your family do not have to stay for the rest of the meeting. So, — yes, sir. — B. Executive order number 02-2026, declaration of a local state of emergency, January 23rd of 2026. — Mr. Johnson, you want to speak to this, please? — Certainly. The judge executive is granted authority by KRS 39A100 section 2 to declare the county to be in a state of emergency such to activate the local emergency operations plan or LEOP, empower the Davis County Emergency Management Agency to effectively manage the event, and wave procedural formalities that are otherwise required for the county to respond to the event.

Declarations of this nature also open potential avenues for the county to recuperate unbudgeted and unforeseen cleanup costs that occur in the wake of an emergency. Presented is the declaration for January 23rd, 2026 for the winter storm. As a note, executive orders that do not require action by the legislative body appear under consideration for presentation as an update to the commission and to enter them into the permanent record. — Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Next item. Two, consideration for approval. A, minutes of January 22nd, 2026, Davis County fiscal court meeting. — Motion to approve. — Second. — Got a motion and second. We've all had the minutes for a few days to review. Are there any corrections, additions, or deletions? — Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. — I. — I. — B. All claims for all departments. — Motion to approve. Second. — These are all the bills doing payable by Davis County Fiscal Court. Are there any questions for our treasur? Hearing none. All those in favor signify by saying I. — I. — I. — C. Resolution 01-2026 Kentucky Transportation Cabinet

Department of Highways regarding Kentucky Highway Project to widen Kentucky 3143, also known as Fairview Drive. — Motion to approve. Second. Got a motion. Second, Mr. Johnson. — The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet or KYTC is pursuing a project to widen and slightly realign Fairview Drive or Kentucky 3143 from the intersection with Settles Road in the south to Lichfield Road in the north. The widening includes the addition of a two-way left turn lane along most of the corridor, wider shoulders typically with curb and gutter, and the construction of sidewalks on both sides of the road with the one on the east side of Fairview Drive connecting to the green belt and continuing as a shared use path to the north of Horse for Creek Park. The intersection of Fairview and Settles will be a roundabout. There will also be numerous drainage improvements along the corridor, including curb inlets, culvert replacements, and other storm sewer improvements. Rightway acquisition by the state is a part of this project's process which impacts the county's property at Horse Fork Creek Park in the parking lot and building the county owns across the street which is typically referred to as the Thompson building. The state has offered consideration in the amount of $568,600

for the county's property that will be acquired. In addition to this, the state will build an entrance into Horse for Creek Park that will connect to one of the existing entrances to offset the closure of two other entrance points to the park. To complete the acquisition process, the court must one, approve a resolution that empowers the judge executive to execute the deed, two, approve a memorandum of understanding that summarizes the terms and conditions of the conveyance, and three approve the deed of conveyance that ultimately transfers the property and property rights. As I note, there will not be a PL developed or recorded for this item. The legal description on the deed and KYTC's plans are the public record documents for the acquisition. This item is the resolution required to complete the acquisition process for the Kentucky Highway project to widen Kentucky 3143. Legal and I have reviewed it and we see no issues. — Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Any questions or comments from the court? Commissioner Coner. — Thank you, Judge. Um, county treasurer, in looking at this comprehensive widening and really increased availability of this road, it does impact Davis County Fiscal Court and its park along with everyone else, whether