Meeting of September 16, 2024

good afternoon um well welcome you all to the Davis County fisal Court meeting this is our second meeting of September 2024 today is September 16th 2024 and we are at for those watching at octc blanford lecture hall before we start I want to again thank Dr Scott Williams for allowing us to use this facility at no charge to the Fiscal Court um so commissioner cassen would you lead us in the prayer and the pledge please absolutely please bow your head and pray with me heavenly father as we come before you today we thank you for the many opportunities This Day brings to serve our community while also serving you we thank you for the changing of the seasons and that we live in a community that exhibits these changes so beautifully in our landscape with the changing of trees and harvesting of crops we ask for your continued protection over our elected and those aspiring to be elected leaders along with their families and supporters as they do what they believe is right in your eyes please be with our country and

our community to help eliminate the anger and division that makes others commit senseless acts towards your people we also ask you to keep us clear from the confusion and Chaos that accompanies this anger and division instead please guide us to have wisdom and understanding that gives us the ability to act together and do what is best for our community in your name we pray amen amen 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 all thank you commissioner castlin U for those who are watching or those who are uh here uh commissioner condr is joining us via Zoom he's unable to be present with us commissioner welcome thank you judge Rook first item on the agenda please one consideration for presentation a National Recovery month Proclamation commissioner Kasten you have that the constitution

you have I'm sorry commissioner marksberry thank you judge uh Davis County Kentucky Proclamation Office of the County judge executive whereas the health and well-being of every individual in our community is of highest importance and Behavioral Health plays a critical role in achieving overall wellness and fulfilling lives and where as millions of people across our nation are impacted by mental health challenges and and substance use conditions but with the right re support treatment and resources recovery is not only possible but attainable for all and whereas in order to assist more individuals in achieving long-term recovery the US Department of Health and Human Services samhsa and the White House official of National Drug control policy and the Davis County Fiscal Court encourage all citizens to actively participate in National Recovery month and whereas the Davis County Fiscal Court is dedicated to raising awareness fostering understanding and providing critical

resources that ensure accessible Compassionate Care for all in need while promoting health and healing through treatment and Recovery Services and I think I missed one I'm sorry whereas the strength of our community lies in our ability to come together and Forge Pathways to recover with local organizations health care providers First Responders law enforcement Educators and families all playing vital roles in supporting those affected by mental health and substance use challenges and whereas during National Recovery month we celebrate the resilience of individuals who have reclaimed their lives through recovery and we honor the dedication of those who work tirelessly to guide them on this journey now therefore Charlie castan Davis County judge executive does here Bri proclaim the month of September 2024 in Davis County Kentucky as National Recovery month presented in Davis County Kentucky the 16th of September 2024 Charlie castlin Davis County judge executive thank you commissioner and I believe we have

somebody here to my note say Michelle nobl will accept this so if you want to say a few make a few comments and then we'll get our picture with you if you would sure wonderful I'll stand over here thank you sorry I'm losing my voice today so I sound a little odd uh thank you Davis County Fiscal Court for including us in this important Proclamation this September River Valley would like to celebrate the strength and resilience of those on the journey to recovery we recognize that recovery does not simply mean the absence of substance use but also encompasses mental physical spiritual and social emotional well-being River Valley continues to expand and develop evidence-based programming to address the holistic needs of those that we serve we know that the path to recovery is more manageable with the support of others so we want to thank everyone here today and all of our amazing Community Partners who promote the message that together we can make a difference and that recovery is possible for everyone thank you thank you thank you for being here about this yeah

glad to do it all right so here's the proclamation Jordan get our picture take two one two three oop sorry little early okay let's do one more one two three all right look good thank you thank you thank you so much thank you thank you commissioner marksberry and uh to you Michelle and all of all of those who work in the recovery um segment of our of our community I want to say thank you for all of yall do U I know uh River Valley's had a couple of of big announcements when them had the governor here um and I'll go in and say I saw on I got a picture from uh I didn't see Dr Wanda in it but I I saw Dr Clark in it uh they were in Frankfurt receiving uh the the uh not a recovery ready certification I

guess recovery recovery ready Community certification uh if I'm right we're one of five or one of four that received that designation uh recently and the governor's having had a I don't know what time it was I've been in meetings all morning but somebody sent me a picture I think at Debbie Zer Johnson sent sent me a picture of uh the governor and Dr Clark uh there at the event and uh it's a big deal for our community and I I know you all have been very instrumental in in the many years of trying to get that um leading us our community in that direction I appreciate your efforts so thank you next time BR B Constitution week Proclamation uh commissioner Caston will'll try that again you got a judge Davis County Kentucky Proclamation Office of the County judge executive Where is the the Constitution of the United States of America the guardian of our liberties embodies the principles of limited government in a republic dedicated to rule by law and whereas September 17th 2024 marks the 237th anniversary of the drafting of the Constitution of the United States of

America by the Constitutional Convention and whereas it is fitting and proper to Accord official recognition to This Magnificent document and its memorable anniversary and to the Patriotic celebrations which will commemorate it and whereas Public Law 9:15 guarantees the issuing of a proclamation each year by the president of the United States of America designated September 17th through 23rd as Constitution week now therefore in Davis County Kentucky I Davis County judge executive Char Charlie castlin do hereby Proclaim September 17th through 23rd 2024 as Constitution week and ask our citizens to reaffirm the ideals the framers of the Constitution had in 1787 by vigilantly protecting the freedoms guaranteed to us through this guardian of our liberties remembering the Lost rights may never be regained presentent Davis County Kentucky the 16th day of September 2024 thank you commissioner I believe we have uh my notes say Terry Smith is here to present to if you could come up and say a few words and then we'll get our picture with you good afternoon thank you for having me