Meeting of October 8, 2026

Good evening. I'd like to call this meeting of the Davis County Fiscal Court to order. Today is Thursday, October 8th, 2026. Commissioner Marksberry, would you lead us in the opening prayer of the pledge, please? — Sure would. Thank you. If you would stand with me, please. Lord, we pause today to give you thanks for this beautiful fall weather and in the calm before the storm. We pray for our southern neighbors that may be facing this predicted hurricane. I pray your hedge protection around them. I pray for our community as we may get the aftermath of that storm. I pray that you will protect us from flooding and severe weather in our area. Also, please be with the candidates who are running for office as they continue to try to do what they feel is right for your people here in Davis County. May your will be done and may your hand be upon this upcoming election, regardless of the outcome. Lord, I pray that the right situations would present themselves at the right time for the betterment of our community. Please bless our court tonight as we make powerful decisions that could

affect future generations. Thank you for this opportunity to serve in Jesus name. Amen. And now the pledge, please. — I pledge to the flag of the United States of America and to the standy for all. — [clears throat] — So, Commissioner Kassen is joining via Zoom uh this evening. — Go ahead, Bar. — One a one consideration for presentation. A proclaim October 2026 as domestic violence awareness month. — Commissioner Marksberry. — Thank you, Judge. Davis County, Kentucky Proclamation, Office of the County Judge Executive. Whereas domestic violence is a ba behavior pattern used to establish power and control over another through fear, intimidation, and abuse. And whereas more than one in three women and more than one in six men in the United States have experienced contact, sexual

violence, physical violence, and or stalking by an intimate partner during their lifetime. And whereas domestic violence does not discriminate affecting all races, ages, genders, and income levels, according to HUD, domestic violence is recognized as a leading cause of homelessness among US families. Whereas one in 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 the lifetime economic burden of intimate partner violence in the United States exceeds $3.6 6 trillion including medical care, mental health treatment, loss productivity, criminal justice expenses, victim services, and other societal costs. And whereas one in three children witness domestic violence annually in the US. And without a coordinated community effort to end this heinous

crime, children witnessing domestic violence are more vulnerable to abuse and witnessing boys are likely to become perpetrators, thus continuing the cycle of violence. Now therefore, I, Charlie Castlin, Davis County Judge Executive, do hereby proclaim the month of October 2026 as domestic violence awareness month and urge all citizens to learn more about preventing domestic violence and to support and show appreciation to the many local agencies and volunteers who provide protection, advocacy, and assistance to victims. presented in Davis County, Kentucky, this 8th day of October, 2026. Charlie Castlin, Davis County Judge Executive. — Thank you, Commissioner. I believe we have Gabby Gilbert and Tiffany Perrell here to receive this. You want to You want to say a few words first and then we'll get a picture with you? — Thank you, judge, and commissioners, for your continued support for victims of domestic violence in our community, and thank you for proclaiming October as domestic violence awareness month. We would like to invite you all to our candlelight vigil and our walk to end domestic violence. It's going to be

Thursday, October 22nd at Morland Park. We would love to see you all in attendance. Thank you. — Thank you. this one first. — All right. No, this one. All right. Thank you. Yeah. I just want to say thank you all for all

the work that you do in in our community serving serving those that are victims of and I know your your reach goes beyond just the Davis County borders, but uh thank you for all the work that you all do and um it's it's uh unfortunate that we find ourselves um in a world where your services are needed, but we know we know they are needed and I appreciate all the work that y'all do. Anyone else from the court? Y'all don't need to stay the rest of the meeting, but thank you for being here. Okay. And thank [clears throat] you for the invitation. — Yes, ma'am. — Yes. Thank you for the pen. — B. Proclaim October 15, 2026 as white cane awareness day. — County Kentucky proclamation office of the county judge executive. Whereas the white cane which every blind citizen of our city and state and city has the right to carry demonstrates and symbolizes the ability to achieve a full

and independent life and capacity to work productively in competitive employment. And whereas the white cane by allowing every blind person to move freely and safely from place to place makes it possible for the blind to fully participate in and contribute to our society and to live the lives they want. And whereas every citizen should be able be aware that the law requires that motorists and cyclists exercise appropriate caution when approaching a blind person carrying a white cane. And whereas Kentucky law also calls upon employers, both public and private, to be aware of and utilize the employment skills of our blind citizens by recognizing their worth as individuals and their productive capabilities. And whereas the state of Kentucky through its public agencies and with the cooperative assistance of the Davis County Fiscal Court can and should facilitate the expansion of employment opportunities for and greater acceptance of blind persons in the competitive labor market. Now therefore, I, Charlie Cass, Davis County Judge Executive, do hereby proclaim October 15, 2026 as White Cane Awareness Day in Davis

County, and do call upon our schools, colleges, and universities to offer full opportunities for training in blind persons, upon employers, and the public to utilize the available skills of competent blind persons, and to open new opportunities for the blind in our rapidly changing society. and upon all citizens to recognize the white cane as a tool of independence for blind pedestrians on our streets and highways. Presented in Davis County, Kentucky this 8th day of October, 2026, signed and sealed. Charlie Kassen, Davis County Judge Executive. And I believe we have Cheryl [snorts] Lot and and maybe some others to receive this. Yeah, if you would state your name and well, I've already introduced you, so — I found it. Um, yes, my name is Cheryl Lot, and I want to u personally, as well as a representative of our club, if you will, to thank the judge and the commissioner for this