Meeting of May 8, 2025

Whoops. Good evening. Um, before we have our fiscal court meeting, we actually have a public hearing. Um, so just for the record, u this is Thursday, May 8th, 2025. It's 5:00 p.m. Terry, first item. First item, local government economic assistance and county road aid. Mr. Johnson. As part of the annual budget process, the state requires us to hold a public hearing in order to obtain any public comments on the use of funds received through local government government economic assistance or LGEA funds and county road aid funds. The budget currently assumes that all of these monies will be utilized for the maintenance and construction for county roads and bridges. We anticipate that we will receive $137,500 in LGA funds and $1,748,76 in county road aid funds in fiscal year 2025 2026. If there are no comments by the public to be considered by the court, we will simply move forward under the current budget assumptions. Thank you, Mr. Johnson. And number two, public comment. So, so

this is a part of the meeting where where as he said, we're required to take public comment and this is only on the local government economic assistance money and also the county road aid money. If if there's anyone here to speak to that, we'll have u take your comments now and normally there's not. So once more there's not. So I will adjourn this meeting and this meeting is adjourned. Um, Jordan, Jordan, are we going to do another sign in or we're just going to keep going? Keep rolling. All right. So, now I want to call this meeting of the Davis County Fiscal Court to order. And today is Thursday, May 8th, 2025. Um, Commissioner Marksberry, would you please lead us with an opening prayer and the pledge, please? Yes. Stand with me, please. Gracious and mighty God, I come before you today seeking your strength and courage as you urged Joshua to do in Joshua 1:7. I pray that you would empower us to be strong and very courageous in our

lives just as you empowered him. Help us to diligently observe all of your laws and teachings of your word. May we not deviate from the path you have set before us, either to the right or to the left. For it is by your power and your might, that we are in these positions of leadership. I pray that we as a fiscal court may seek wisdom in order to succeed in all that we do. For we know that your guidance leads to success. I recognize my own weakness and fears, but I trust in your power and presence. May your spirit guide us this day, encourage us, and empower us to lead our community in a way that is pleasing to you. I ask for your wisdom to understand your word and your strength to obey it. And I pray for all here today to experience your peace and joy knowing that you are with us always. Amen. And now the pledge. I aliance 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 Marksberry. Uh, first item on the agenda, Terry. By the way, for those who might be watching, Brooks off this evening and Terry is standing or sitting in for us. So, thank you, Terry. First item, number one, consideration for presentation. A proclaim May 18th, 2025 through May 24th, 2025 as emergency medical services week. Commissioner Condonder. Thank you, Judge. Um, a proclamation from the office of the county judge executive. Whereas emergency medical services is a vital public service and whereas the members of the emergency medical service teams are ready to provide life-saving care to those in need 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. And whereas access to quality emergency care dramatically improves the survival and recovery rate of those who experience sudden illness or in injur injury. And whereas

emergency medical services has grown to fill a gap by providing important and out of hospital care including preventative medicine, follow-up care and access to tele medicine. And whereas the emergency medical services systems consist of first responders, emergency medical technicians, paramedics, emergency medical dispatchers, firefighters, police officers, educators, administrators, prehosp nurses, emergency nurses, emergency physicians, trained members of the public and out of hospital medical care providers. And whereas the member members of emergency medical teams whether career or volunteer engage in thousands of hours of specialized training and continue education to enhance their lifesaving skills. And whereas it is appropriate to recognize the value and the accomplishments of emergency medical services provided by designating the emergency medical services week. Now therefore, I, Charlie Castlin, Davis County Judge Executive,

do hereby proclaim the week of May 18th, 2025 through May 24th, 2025 as Emergency Medical Services Week. The 51st 51st anniversary of EMS week theme is EMS week. We care for everyone. I encourage the community to observe this week with appropriate programs, ceremonies, and activities in honor of the EMS profession and the essential services that it provides. Presented in Davis County, Kentucky, this 8th day of May, 2025. Charlie Castlin, Davis County Judge Executive. Thank you, Commissioner. I think I've got in my notes Lee Riddle is here to receive this. if you would. We normally get a picture and we'll let you take two. Here we go. Three, two,

one. All right, let me take one more. Three, two, one. Thank you, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of Owensboro Regional Hospital and our emergency medical services team, thank you for recognizing May 18th through 24th as EMS week in Davis County and Owensboro. This year's theme, we care for everyone. Speaks directly to the heart of what EMS stands for. No matter the call or the hour, our team shows up with skill, compassion, and a steady hand. We care for neighbors, strangers, loved ones, anyone who needs us when seconds matter most. This proclamation honors that commitment and it reminds our community of the vital role that EMS plays in saving lives and building trust in moments of crisis. We're grateful for your support and we thank you for helping us shine a light on these quiet heroes who care so much without

hesitation. Thank you. Thank you. I just want to say that that u a thank you to all those who work in the field. Um I've I've had just I I want to say is luck but maybe bad luck. I've I've been where you all have responded to a number of times over over my life and uh I can say it's it's whether it's volunteer firefighters or whether it's the paid guys or whether it's the ambulance crews that show up. Um, it's the the emergency responders when you dial a 911 call and you're you're a moment of total helplessness and u and to have you all show up and and just to watch you work is is uh appreciated. So, thank y'all. I want to give him a round of applause. Anyone else for uh we move on? Okay, Terry. Next item, please. B. Proclaim May 2025 is W KRBC High School Hero Month and recognize the