Meeting of October 2, 2025

Good evening. I'd like to call this meeting of Davis County Fiscal Court to order. Today is Thursday, October 2nd, 2025. If you would please stand with me as we have the opening prayer and the pledge. Dear heavenly father, we come before you this evening. We pause before we do the work of the county. I ask you, dear Lord, I thank you first for the many blessings you bestowed upon us as individuals, as a community, and as a nation. I ask you to please bless each one of us gathered here and those that are home watching online. I know that many have frustrated hearts, troubled hearts. Lord, you you bless us all. You bless us all unique. You give us all different gifts and yet you call us to love one another.

I ask you to bless us as a community. Help us to do that. Guide us as we have our do our work this evening. Bless all those we represent as elected. Pray this in the name of Jesus. Pledge to the flag of America and to the stands. One nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. Okay, Brooke, go ahead. — One, consideration for presentation. A, proclaim October of 2025 as domestic violence awareness month. — Thank you. I'll read this proclamation from the Davis County, Kentucky proclamation, office of the Davis County Office of the

County Judge Executive. Whereas domestic violence is a behavior pattern used to establish power and control over another through fear, intimidation, and abuse. And whereas annually one in four men experience domestic violence and one in three women will experience it in their lifetime. And whereas domestic violence does not discriminate affecting all races, ages, genders, and income levels according to HUD. Domestic violence is the third leading cause of homelessness among US families. And whereas two of three female murder victims are killed by a family member or intimate partner and children living in violent abusive homes are likely to suffer from physical and emotional health issues and difficulties in school. And whereas annually America spends 37 billion on domestic violence related medical expenses, sheltering and foster care, law enforcement, and legal costs, sick leave, absenteeism, and low employee productivity. And whereas one in 15 witness domestic violence annually in

the US and without a coordinated community effort to end this heinous crime, girls witnessing domestic violence are more vulnerable to abuse and witnessing boys are likely to become perpetrators, thus continuing the vi the cycle of violence. Now therefore, I, Charlie Cassen, Davis County Judge Executive, to hereby proclaim the month of October 2025 as domestic violence awareness month, and urge all citizens to learn more about preventing domestic violence and support, and show appreciation to the many local agencies and volunteers who provide protection, advocacy, and assistance to victims. presented in Davis County, Kentucky. The second day of October 2025, signed and sealed. Charlie Kassen, Davis County Judge Executive. And I believe we have Andrea Robinson to receive this. — Having us, — I want to thank fiscal court for your continued support um of survivors um and being a part of that coordinated response. So, we thank you and look forward to continued partnership. Thank you.

— And I have some enamel lapel pins for you guys. — Okay. Thank you. And we'll get a picture up. — Okay. I'd like to also bring up staff and board. Is that okay? — That'd be fine. I can't believe you said that. Thank you. Well, she scadaddled, but I did want to

say a thank you to all those who work in this um unfortunately industry uh because of the the volume of of uh domestic violence that exists across American across our community. and uh appreciate anyone who has the heart and the ability to go to work every day and do that kind of work. Anyone else? — Brook. Next item. — B. Proclaim October of 2025 as manufacturing month. — Commissioner Marksberry. — Davis County, Kentucky. Proclamation office of the judge executive. Whereas manufacturing is a vital part of our local, state, and national economy, providing good paying jobs and contributing to economic growth and innovation. And whereas the manufacturing sector is a cornerstone of Orangeboro, Kentucky and Davis County, employing thousands of skilled workers and supporting numerous businesses throughout the region. Whereas manufacturing companies in Orangeboro and Davis County are leaders in their industries producing a wide

range of goods from automotive parts and food products to high-tech equipment and consumer goods. And whereas manufacturing month provides an opportunity to celebrate the significant role that manufacturers play in our community recognize their contributions and promote opportunities within industry to students, job seekers, and the public. And whereas the Greater Owensboroough Economic Development Corporation along with the local manufacturers, educators, and community organizations are committed to fostering a skilled workforce that meets the needs of our local manufacturers and enhances the quality of life for all citizens. Whereas manufacturing month aims to highlight the importance of manufacturing to the economy, raise awareness of the career opportunities available in manufacturing, and encourage future generations to pursue careers of this dynamic and evolving sector. Now therefore, I, Charlie Castlin, Davis County Judge Executive, do hereby proclaim the month of October

2025 as manufacturing month in Orangeboro, Kentucky and Davis County, and encourage all citizens to join in recognition in supporting our local manufacturers, promoting economic growth, and fostering a skilled workforce for the future. Presented in Davis County, Kentucky this second day of October 2025. Charlie Castlin, Davis County Judge. Second. — Thank you, Commissioner. I believe I don't see him here, but is Brad Davis here to receive this? — Way way in the back. Okay. Like Cinderella in your own little corner back there. All right. — All right. if you want to introduce yourself for the record and then say a few words and then we'll we'll do a picture. — I'm Brad Davis. I'm the vice president for business development for the Greater Owensboro Economic Development Corporation and just want to thank the fiscal court for their continued support of the manufacturing community and the business community in general. They're a great partner of the EDC and the community. And just a couple of of facts for everybody to kind of add on to what