Meeting of April 30, 2026

Good evening. I'd like to call this meeting of the Daviess County Fiscal Court to order. Today is Thursday, April 30th, 2026. Commissioner Marksberry, would you please lead us in the prayer and the pledge? — Yes, if you'll stand with me, please. Heavenly Father, we come before you with humble hearts, seeking your wisdom and your truth in a time that often feels uncertain and unsettled. There's so much noise in the world around us, so many voices pulling us in different directions, and so many teachings that drift away from your word. Help us to remain anchored in what is true. Remind us that your word alone is steady, unchanging, and right. Lord, as we walk through this final year of this Fiscal Court, we ask for your guidance. We are divided on important matters, and at times it is difficult to see the path forward. Set aside our personal preferences and quiet our pride, so that we may serve not ourselves, but your will for this county. Give us unity where there is division, and clarity where there is confusion.

We thank you for the blessing of this land, the beauty of Daviess County, the fields, the farms, and the heritage we have been entrusted to steward. As we see the fields planted once more, we're reminded that you are a God who renews, restores, and brings life where there was once only waiting. Lord, we ask for your protection over this place we call home. Guard our community, our farmland, and our way of life. And as challenges draw closer, seen and unseen, give us discernment and courage. When trouble approaches, like a wolf at the door, help us not to be fearful, but watchful and prepared. Strengthen us to stand firm in what is right, to protect what has been entrusted to us, and to act with wisdom rather than reaction. Make us strong in our convictions, but also humble in our service. Help us recognize the urgency of the work before us, and give us the courage to act faithfully in the time we have.

We place all of this in your hands in Jesus' name. Amen. Now, the Pledge of Allegiance. — 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. Brooke. — One, consideration for presentation. A, Executive Order number 03-2026, Parks and Recreational Working Committee. — Mr. Johnson. — Yes, Judge. This is simply an update in the membership of the committee. Per process in the administrative code, the membership, scope, and other details of each committee are established by executive order. So, this executive order functionally replaces the prior. — Thank you. — Two, consideration for approval. A, minutes of April 16, 2026, Davis County Fiscal Court meeting. — Move to approve. — Second. — Had a motion second. We've all had the minutes a few days to reviewed. Do I hear any corrections, 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 have a motion and a second. These are all the bills due and payable by Daviess County Fiscal Court. Are there any questions for the treasurer? Commissioner Conder. — Just a commentary, please, Judge. I noticed that in the claims that a I believe a check, I'm not for sure how it was actually done, but $260,000 was sent to the city for the senior citizens center. I believe in the claims, it's first page. And it looks as if that may be completing the $500,000 challenge that this court did. And if that is the case, I would like to just turn around to the rest of yourself, Judge, and the commissioners and say, "Thank you. They have raised more than the $500,000 and I think are on a great path for a lot of their FF&E that they will need outside of construction." So, with that being the case, I thank you very much for that commentary. — Thank Thank you, Commissioner. Are you finding it, Jordan? — I'm I'm pretty sure that what what

Commissioner Conder laid out is what is what that was. — Yes. — Um we get we received a um email from Mr. Tucker saying that they had raised in excess of the $500,000, I believe. We had already submitted the 240 to them and so this is wraps up that half half a million dollar commitment that this court had made to them. And again, for those who might be watching not have a clue what we're talking about, the truth of the matter is we were very explicit saying that that it could not come from it had to be donations. It could not come from another government or um just had to be generosity of somebody. So. — Private private donations came in once that challenge was put out in front of everyone and exceeded expectations. — Yes. — Thank you. Thanks to this commission for doing so. — Yes. — All those in favor signify by saying I. — I. — C. Resolution 11-2026 in fiscal year 2027 County Road Aid Cooperative Agreement. — Motion to approve. — Second. — I have a motion second Mr. Johnson. — This is the County Road Aid we receive annually which is an allocation of the

motor fuel taxes imposed by the state that offsets the expense of the road department. The allocation for fiscal year 2027 is $1,478,398.80. This is down from the fiscal year 2026 allocation of approximately 1.8 million as was discussed in the budget work session. We receive this funding in installments. The first 60% we receive typically in August, then 30% typically in February, and then the final distribution is based on actual revenues. The state withholds 3% of the total allocation for an emergency fund. This emergency fund is made up of 3% of the total apportionments of all participating counties to be made available to any participant up to 50% of their total allocation for an emergency project. The funding can only be used on the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of county roads, and the accompanying resolution is a requirement of the agreement. This is a standard annual process. I would recommend your approval. — Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Any questions for Mr. Johnson from the court? — No. — Any questions or comments from the public? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying I. — I. — D. Memorandum of Agreement between the

Commonwealth of Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Office of the Secretary Office of Drug Control Policy and Daviess County Fiscal Court to establish an agreement for the Daviess County, Kentucky ASAP local board. — Motion to approve. — Second. — I have a motion and second, Mr. Johnson. — The local ASAP board's fiscal year 2027 budget was approved by the state in the amount of $20,000. Daviess County Fiscal Court acts only as the fiscal agent for these funds as laid out in this memorandum of agreement. I, as the county treasurer, prepare the local ASAP board's financial statements and issue payment from the restricted funds for approved expenditures once the necessary criteria have been met. This is a standard annual agreement and as a note, given the state's time restriction for this program, I, at their request, have already signed and submitted it to facilitate their processing. So, this approval would be a ratification of that signature and submission. I request your approval. — Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Any questions or comments from the court? — No. — Any questions or comments from the public? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. — Aye. — E. Lease agreement with Kentucky Scholastic 3D Archery for utilization of

the Mattingly Target Shooting Range. — Motion to approve. — Second. — I have a motion and second, Mr. Johnson. — Kentucky Scholastic 3D Archery approached the county to rent the Mattingly Target Shooting Range for their state 3D Archery tournament on June 5th to June 7th of this year. As per usual process, we evaluated the revenue that the facility has historically received during that time period over the last few years and arrived at the proposed total rental fee of $1,800, to which Kentucky S3DA was agreeable. The presented lease agreement is to accomplish that end. Legal and I have reviewed it. It is in order and we see no issues. — Thank you, Mr. Johnson. Any questions or comments from the court? — No. — Any questions or comments from the public? Hearing none, all those in favor signify by saying aye. — Aye. — F. Security Services Agreement through the Daviess County Sheriff's Office. — Motion to approve. — Second. — Got a motion and second. Mr. Johnson. — These are security services agreements through the Daviess County Sheriff's Office whereby all expenses incurred to service the agreements are recouped by the fees. This approval is a ratification of the Judge Executive signature since these are often time sensitive and as a note for the benefit