Meeting of June 25, 2026

Good afternoon. I'd like to call this meeting of the Daviess County Fiscal Court to order. To order. To order. Uh today is Thursday, June 25, 2026. And for those who might tune in tonight, uh you'll be watching a rerun from the noon meeting. This is 12:00 noon. We've changed the time because of ROMP this evening. And uh Commissioner Marksberry, if you would uh lead us with an opening prayer and the pledge. — Thank you. Would you stand with me, please? Heavenly Father, we thank you so much for our county, our state, and our country. As we move forward to celebrating our 250th anniversary of freedom, we ask that you fill our hearts and minds not only with the sacrifices that were made to give us our freedom, but the ongoing freedoms that we have that could be taken away from us. Let us always stand firm to protect what we have been given. Help us to not forget that these things came with a huge cost. Help us to be grateful. I pray your hedge of protection for our community this week as well. With ROMP ongoing, we have a lot of

visitors from out of town, and a lot of our own folks who are attending this festival. And so we pray for safe weather and a safe environment. Let us rejoice in the sound of the music, which was given to us by your goodness. Please bless our court as we do the business of our county, and help us to be mindful of people who are struggling with burdens unknown or beyond our understanding. Please grant them your peace. And just as you forgive us, let us forgive others. Bless each of our court members as we do the work that you have prepared us to do in Jesus' name. Amen. — Amen. Now the pledge, please. — I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for — Thank you, Commissioner. — One, consideration for presentation. A, proclaim June 27th and June 28th of 2026

as amateur radio field days. — I have a proclamation I'm going to read. This kind of Kentucky proclamation office of the county judge executive. Whereas amateur radio operators are celebrating over a century of a high standard of community service and technological innovation. And whereas amateur radio operators provide invaluable public service communication during local, regional, and national emergencies by volunteering the time, expertise, and personal equipment to ensure vital communication links remain open when traditional infrastructure fails. And whereas amateur radio operators have demonstrated their dedication to public safety by maintaining a state of readiness through regular training, community events, and partnerships with local emergency management agencies. And whereas amateur radio field day is a 24-hour emergency preparedness exercise and open house sponsored by the National Association for Amateur Radio designed to test operator skills over simulated emergency conditions and showcase the science and skill of amateur radio to the public. And whereas

on June 27th and 20 June 28th 2026, local amateur radio operators will participate in this annual nation nationwide event at Creek Park demonstrating their ability to set up temporary radio stations in public places using alternative power sources like solar energy, batteries, and generators. Now, therefore, I, Daviess County Judge Executive Charlie Castlen, do hereby proclaim June 27 and June 28, 2026, as amateur radio field days at Panther Creek Park in Daviess County, and I urge all citizens to recognize the immense value and critical role the amateur radio operators play in our community safety, education, and resilience. Presented in Daviess County, Kentucky, this 25th day of June 2026. Signed and sealed, Charlie Castlen, Daviess County Judge Executive. I believe we have both Jim Thompson and Jim Mason here to accept this. If you would, gentlemen, let's go ahead. — My name is Jim Mason. I live at 2036

Welden Drive in Sorgho. And on behalf of the Owensboro Amateur Radio Club, I thank you for this proclamation, for the honor. And we would like to invite Judges Executive, the Commissioners, and all members of the public come out Panther Creek Park Saturday afternoon, Sunday morning, and watch us operate, and we'll even give you the opportunity to get on the air yourself. — All right, sounds good. Thank you. — You're welcome. Appreciate it. You do not have to stay for the rest of the meeting, but thank you for coming. All right. Thank you. Thank you all. — B, Treasurer's report for May 2026. — Mr. Johnson. — As of May 31, 2026, the total cash balance is $87,261,301.44 for all funds. General fund balance is $56,791,833.75 minus operating reserve restricted funds, cash for general fund operations is $46,537,098.29. All variances within the report are normal and explainable. As I note, the variances within this report have

already been addressed with the first round of budget transfers. I have nothing else to report. — Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Any questions from the court? Next item. — Two, consideration for approval. A, minutes of June 11, 2026 Davis County Fiscal Court meeting. — Motion to approve. — Second. — I had a motion and second. We've all had the minutes for a few days to review. Are there any corrections or additions or deletions? — No. — Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. — I. — B, all claims for all departments. — Motion to approve. — Second. — I had a motion and second. These are all the bills due and payable by Davis County Fiscal Court. Uh, are there any questions from the court? Are there any questions from the public? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. — I. — C, budget transfers for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. — Motion to approve. — Second. — I have a motion and a second. Mr. Johnson. — This is the second round of budget transfers, all of which are either offset by revenue, another expense reduction, or an approved result of normal operations, or a special item or project approved by the court. As I

note, budget transfers do not increase the total budget. We are simply moving money around within the budget. I request your approval to make the following transfers: $609,900 in the general fund, $65,500 in the road fund, $120,500 in the jail fund, and $252,500 in the solid waste operating fund. — Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Any questions or comments from the court? Any questions or comments from the public? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. — Aye. — D. Agreement for permission [clears throat] to assign and sub-lease with Daviess County Youth Soccer Association, Owensboro Catholic High School, and Owensboro Knights Soccer. — Motion to approve. — Second. — I have a motion and a second. Mr. Johnson. — Daviess County Fiscal Court has a sports facilities license agreement with Daviess County Youth Soccer Association for the use of the soccer fields and concessions building at Horseford Creek Park. Per section 18 of that agreement, the soccer association has requested to allow Owensboro Catholic High School and Owensboro Knights Soccer to utilize the premises for a period of 90 days, where the fields would otherwise not be utilized. The soccer association sub-lease would not come with any

charges and fees to the other entities outside of minor maintenance items. And as I note, if approved, the sub-lease does not add any liability to Fiscal Court. Project Manager Bickett, legal and I have reviewed the request and we see no issues. — Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Any questions or comments from the court? Any questions or comments from the public? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. — I. — E, security service agreement 10-2026 through Davis County Sheriff's Office effective June 12, 2026. — Motion to approve. — Second. — We have a motion and second, Mr. Johnson. — This is a security services agreement through the Davis County Sheriff's Office whereby all expenses incurred to service the agreement is recouped by the fees. This approval is a ratification of the judge executive signature since these are often times sensitive and as a note, the sheriff maintains full authority of all such contracts with his office both in initiation and execution. I see no issues. — Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Any questions or comments from the court? Any questions or comments from the public? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. — I. — F, amendment to service agreement with