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The court opened with routine business, approving minutes from the September 8th meeting, before hearing a special presentation from Tim Asher of the Hardin County History Museum, who reviewed a year of tourism, preservation, and facility improvements, and thanked the court for its long-standing support of the museum building. EMS and E911 gave their monthly activity reports, noting increased…

The court held its regular meeting focused primarily on setting county property tax rates for fiscal year 2026-27. After presentations from the Cooperative Extension Service, Soil Conservation District, and Health Department (all keeping their rates unchanged), the court's finance officer presented the county's own recommendation: a 4% revenue increase option, which actually lowers the real…

The court opened with routine business, approving minutes from the August 11th meeting before hearing informational presentations. The Sheriff's Office presented its annual tax settlement, reporting about $94 million collected across all taxing districts with a collection rate of over 99%, along with a monthly activity report covering arrests, citations, and transports. The County Clerk presented…

The Fiscal Court held a short regular voting meeting, approving minutes from the July 28 meeting (with Magistrate Pennington abstaining) and a consent agenda covering claims, a financial transfer resolution, hiring of EMS personnel, and the surplus/transfer of an old ambulance to the Sonora Fire Department. Both items passed unanimously among voting members. Judge Executive Keith Tall read and…

The Fiscal Court held a routine voting meeting, approving minutes from the previous session and hearing department presentations from EMS and E911. EMS reported over 1,400 dispatches in June and record annual revenue of $8.1 million, up 38% over five years. E911 reported thousands of calls handled monthly, noting a recent jump in workload from also dispatching for Radcliff Police Department. A…

The court opened with an exciting announcement: Hardin County EMS was awarded nearly $55,000 in grant funding through the Kentucky Rural Health Transformation program to upgrade training mannequins, AV equipment, and other EMS training tools at no cost to the county. The court approved the minutes from the June 23 meeting and heard detailed presentations from County Engineer Mark Abshier and new…

The court met with Squire Larry Hicks absent due to a foot injury. Members approved the June 9, 2026 meeting minutes and heard reports from Coroner Pat Elmore and Sheriff John Ward covering April and May activity, including a rise in overdose deaths (notably kratom) and increased autopsy/transport numbers, plus law enforcement statistics from the sheriff's office. No citizens came forward during…

The court opened with a prayer remembering local first responders and honoring the recent death of longtime Sonora-Upton volunteer firefighter Ryan Druan. Animal Control and Emergency Management gave presentations: the shelter reported a 90% live-release rate (no-kill status), rising adoptions, and new volunteer/foster programs, while Emergency Management highlighted training activities and urged…

The court approved minutes from its May 12 meeting and heard department reports from EMS and E911 detailing April call volumes and collections. No citizens came forward with concerns. The most significant action was Resolution 90, appointing Michael Steck as Hardin County Road Supervisor, effective May 31, filling the unexpired term left by retiring supervisor Dwight Morgan. Nearly every…

The court opened with roll call, invocation, and the Pledge of Allegiance before Judge Executive Keith Tall noted the historic White Mills Bridge has been closed after an inspection revealed safety concerns; further testing will determine next steps. The court then approved minutes from the April 27 meeting and issued two proclamations: one recognizing Period Poverty Awareness Week (May 11-17),…

The court opened with recognitions for outstanding public service: a 911 dispatcher/supervisor team was commended for handling a traumatic emergency call with compassion, and an animal control officer, France, was praised for compassionately assisting a resident whose dog was hit by a vehicle. The county coroner (141–116 monthly caseloads reviewed) and sheriff (tax collection at over 99% of the…

The court opened with routine business, approving minutes from its March 24 and March 27 meetings, before turning to a series of recognitions and department updates. Library Director Laurel Tabaka was honored with the Kentucky Public Library Association's first-ever Librarian of the Year award for her leadership, including the $38 million library renovation completed with zero closure days and…

The court opened with routine business, approving the minutes from the February 10th meeting. A highlight of the evening was recognizing the EMS department for earning the American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award, an upgrade from their prior Silver status, reflecting improved rapid, research-based care for heart attack and stroke patients. Coroner Pat Elmore…

The court opened with Judge Tall thanking residents and county staff for enduring a severe ice storm, noting the road department spread over 1,600 tons of salt (about four times normal usage) and worked around the clock, aided by state equipment and contracted graders. He also announced the EMS department received the American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline EMS Gold Achievement Award, an…

This meeting largely served as a storm-response briefing following a significant winter snow and ice event. County officials, including EMS, E911, and road department leadership, gave updates on emergency operations, response times, and community support efforts. Magistrates repeatedly thanked first responders, road crews, and community members for their patience and cooperation during the storm…

This meeting opened with Judge Executive Keith Tall giving an extensive year-in-review of 2025 accomplishments — including faster EMS response times, a new ambulance in White Mills, a fire department merger creating West Hardin Fire and Rescue, flood disaster response, animal cruelty prosecution milestones, and economic development efforts tied to the Blue Oval SK/Ford layoffs — before previewing…

The court handled routine year-end business including approval of minutes, the county clerk's 2026 budget, the sheriff's 2026 budget, and a budget amendment for the sheriff's 2025 budget. County Clerk Brian Smith gave a year-in-review presentation highlighting election outreach, cost savings in his office, and voter registration milestones. The consent agenda passed after two items were pulled…

The court opened with an invocation and pledge, followed by an update from Judge Hall on the new White Mills Station ambulance service, which has already cut average response times in that area from about 30 minutes to around 14 minutes. Judge Hall also reported on a recent delegation trip to Washington, D.C., where about 15 Hardin County leaders met with Pentagon officials and congressional…

The court approved minutes from the November 10 meeting and heard reports from EMS (Mark Peterson) and E911 (Mike Leo), including a note about local EMS personnel helping save the life of a police lieutenant who suffered a cardiac event. Judge Hall reminded residents about Small Business Saturday and an upcoming pushing-in ceremony for a new ambulance at the White Mills fire station on December…

The Fiscal Court held a short voting meeting ahead of Veterans Day, opening with an invocation, the pledge of allegiance, and remarks from Judge Executive Tall on the ongoing federal government shutdown's impact on Fort Knox families, the recent UPS plane crash tragedy, and a tribute to veterans, including lighting the courthouse sign green. Veterans in attendance were recognized and applauded.…

The Fiscal Court held its regular voting meeting with all magistrates present. After approving the October 14 minutes, the court heard presentations from Coroner Pat Elmore (covering August/September case statistics and a rise in autopsy cases), the Quick Response Team coordinator Justin Blair (detailing naloxone distribution and community outreach), the Sheriff's Office (arrest, citation, and…

The court opened with routine business, approving the minutes from the September 23 meeting, followed by a special proclamation honoring Carsten Engles, a Rineyville High School senior who won a $10,000 prize in a national essay contest sponsored by the American Battle Monuments Foundation. Department reports covered animal control, where Director Mike McNutt described improving rescue and…

The court opened with remarks from Judge Executive Keith Tall about a Frankfort legislative committee presentation on the financial strain jails place on Kentucky counties. Hardin County's jail, built for 646 beds, is now housing about 500 inmates, 183 of them pretrial state detainees the county must pay for. Jail expenses this budget year total about $11 million against only $5 million in…

The court opened with routine business, approving the minutes from the August 26 meeting. A highlight of the meeting was recognizing Bluegrass Middle School student Allison Marinich, winner of the Secretary of State's 'I Voted' sticker design contest, along with her civics teacher Mr. Roland. Tim Asher gave an extensive update on the Hardin County History Museum, describing its programs, tourism…

The court held its regular voting meeting, opening with a lengthy update from Blue Oval SK, which announced it began full commercial production one week prior and is now supplying batteries for the Ford F-150 Lightning. The company reported over 1,400 employees (94% local hires) and noted Kentucky 2 remains paused pending market conditions. A union vote among employees was underway during the…

The court held its regular voting meeting with a full agenda covering department reports, an ordinance, several resolutions, and a large consent agenda. Judge Executive Keith Tall opened by announcing that FEMA public assistance for the April 2025 flooding has finally been approved, which will help offset significant road and infrastructure damage costs. He also discussed railroad crossing safety…

The court opened with recognition of two major awards for the county's IT department: a 'Best of Kentucky' award for the Reimagine Hardin County website and a National Association of Counties Achievement Award for IT collaboration. Judge Tall presented both to Aaron Miller on behalf of the team. Mayor Sesi of West Point gave an update on the Kentucky Ohio River Regional Recreation Authority…

The court opened with the usual roll call, invocation, and pledge, then approved the June 24 meeting minutes (Magistrate Thompson abstained). Judge Tall gave an update on flood recovery, noting nearly 469 valid registrations and about $3 million in recovery assistance so far, while federal public assistance determination from FEMA remains pending. Department reports covered planning and…

The court opened with routine business, including approval of the June 10 minutes, a presentation honoring Hardin County EMS for receiving the American Heart Association's Mission Lifeline Silver Award, and department reports from the Coroner's Office, Sheriff's Office, Treasurer, and County Clerk. Flood recovery updates noted over $294,000 in FEMA assistance has been awarded to residents so far,…

The Fiscal Court held a regular voting meeting featuring updates from the Lincoln Trail District Health Department and Blue Oval SK, along with department presentations from Animal Control and Emergency Management. The Court also finalized its budget for the upcoming fiscal year. Public Health Director Sarah Jo Best reported strong growth in clinic visits, immunizations, and community outreach…

The court opened with a Memorial Day moment of silence and prayer, followed by approval of the May 13th meeting minutes. Judge Saul gave an update on flood recovery, noting 48 individual assistance registrations with nearly $2.5 million in FEMA claims approved and paid so far, though the county is still awaiting a presidential disaster declaration that would unlock public assistance funding for…

The Fiscal Court met for its regular voting meeting, opening with a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as "Play Tennis Month," presented to Karen Henson of the Etown Tennis Commission. The court also heard from Rick Morales of the SBA's Office of Disaster Assistance, who outlined low-interest disaster loan programs available to residents, businesses, and nonprofits affected by the April 2…

The court opened with an update on the recent flooding disaster, noting five county roads remained closed and that surveys of flood victims are being completed while the county awaits a federal disaster declaration that would unlock FEMA individual and public assistance. Several magistrates and West Point's mayor praised the community and county departments for their flood response. A highlight…

This meeting opened with an extended update from Judge Executive Tall on the severe flooding affecting much of Hardin County, particularly Colesburg, West Point, and the Nolin/Rolling Fork River areas. Dozens of homes have been affected, water rescues and evacuations have taken place, but no fatalities or injuries were reported. The county is working with FEMA to reach the disaster-declaration…

The court opened with routine business, approving the minutes from March 11 and welcoming a Scouting America troop working on a communications merit badge. The bulk of the meeting's substantive content came from a lengthy presentation by Jeff Stone of Emergency Services Consulting International (ESCI), who summarized a months-long study of Hardin County's 11 volunteer fire departments and the…

The Fiscal Court held a fairly light regular voting meeting focused on annual presentations from the county's two water districts, along with routine department reports and a short consent agenda. All roll-call votes on this date passed unanimously. Hardin County Water District #1 (Justin Mets) reported strong operational results, including major ARPA- and KIA-grant-funded projects extending…

The court opened with routine business, approving the minutes from the February 11th meeting without discussion. The Coroner's office presented its annual report, showing 1,178 cases handled last year, with natural deaths leading the total, followed by accidents (many overdose-related), suicides (firearms the leading method), and undetermined cases. Drug-related deaths rose to 42, with new…

The Fiscal Court held a relatively routine meeting, opening with a proclamation declaring February 11, 2025 as Brown-Pusey House Day, honoring the historic home's 200-year legacy in Elizabethtown. The court then heard department reports covering animal control, the detention center, and emergency management. Animal Control reported a decline in adoptions but an increase in dogs returned to…

The court opened with a special proclamation honoring Timmy Carr on his retirement after 23 years of service, including time as an EMT, paramedic, and Deputy Director of EMS. Multiple magistrates and department heads offered tributes, and Carr's wife, Christy, spoke during citizen comments to thank the court and EMS staff. IT Director Aaron Miller presented the county's newly redesigned website…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met on January 14, 2025, opening with thanks to first responders, road crews, EMS, dispatch, the jail, and volunteer fire departments for their work during the recent ice and snow storms. Several magistrates shared personal experiences riding along with road crews during the storms, praising the road department's planning and execution under Road Supervisor Dwight…

The court opened with a moment of silence and prayer for families affected by drug overdose deaths, noting roughly 38 overdose deaths in Hardin County in 2024. The coroner's office and the new Quick Response Team (QRT) presented data on overdoses, autopsies, and community outreach efforts, and the QRT sought approval to apply for a $1 million Kentucky Opioid Abatement grant to fund care bags,…

The court opened with a public hearing on proposed 10-year telecommunications franchise agreements with Charter Communications and Comcast; no members of the public spoke, and the items were later approved as part of the consent agenda. The minutes from the November 26, 2024 meeting were approved without discussion. Department reports covered emergency management (training exercises, a fuel…

The Fiscal Court held a brief regular voting meeting, opening with an invocation and pledge, followed by remembrance of two community members who recently passed away. The court approved the minutes from the November 12th meeting without discussion. E911 Director Mike Leo presented the October activity report, noting nearly 10,200 911 calls answered, over 4,600 CAD reports created, and breakdowns…

The Fiscal Court held its regular voting meeting with all magistrates present. Minutes from the October 22 meeting were approved, and the court moved through department reports before addressing ordinances and a large consent agenda. Department reports covered planning and zoning activity (including a major zone change tied to the Heidelberg Materials rock quarry expansion and preliminary…

The Fiscal Court approved minutes, heard department reports, and passed three ordinances along with a full consent agenda. The Coroner reported busy August and September case loads and highlighted a new Quick Response Team (QRT) and QR-code referral system to connect people struggling with addiction to resources. The Sheriff reported activity statistics and reminded residents that tax bills will…

The Fiscal Court held a routine regular meeting, opening with prayer, pledge, and roll call of all magistrates present. The court approved the September 24, 2024 meeting minutes without discussion. A major portion of the meeting was devoted to a presentation from Animal Control (Mike McNutt), who reviewed September adoption, return-to-owner, and complaint statistics, discussed a new partnership…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met on September 24, 2024, opening with a proclamation honoring EMS crew members Sean Thomas, Kelly Gibson, and Riley Black for going 'above and beyond' in patient care. The court approved the minutes from its September 10 meeting and held a public hearing on a request from Nell Johnson to relocate family burial sites from Gaither Station Road to the Elizabethtown…

The court opened with a proclamation honoring Megan Cable, who was crowned Mrs. Kentucky America and has advocated for miscarriage and infant loss care policies at Baptist Health Hardin. The judge also highlighted Hunger Action Month, noting over 15,000 Hardin County residents face food insecurity. A public hearing was held on closing a 60-foot undeveloped platted right-of-way at the end of…

The Fiscal Court held its regular voting meeting, approving minutes from the prior meeting and receiving a $2,000 donation check from the Hardin County Farm Bureau for the large animal disposal program. A major focus of the meeting was the annual setting of county property tax rates. Judge Tall presented a detailed overview of the process, comparing the 'compensating' rate (no revenue increase)…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met on August 13, 2024, opening with a prayer for the family of a Hardin County sheriff's deputy who recently died, and a moment of thanks for outgoing Deputy Judge Executive Vicki Meredith, who is retiring after a year and a half of service. Bonnie Sesi was announced as her replacement, starting the following Monday. The court approved the minutes from the July 23…

The meeting opened with a moment of silence and prayer honoring Deputy Billy Jean Edwards and his wife Kathy Lynn Thompson Edwards, who died in a motorcycle accident. Flags were lowered county-wide in their memory, and several magistrates and the county attorney shared personal tributes to Deputy Edwards' decades of law enforcement service. Department reports showed continued growth: EMS call…

The fiscal court held a fairly short regular meeting. Magistrates approved the minutes from June 25th and heard a presentation from the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet District 4 on the Rural Secondary road program, which allocates about $2.95 million to Hardin County this year for routine maintenance and a handful of resurfacing projects, covering only about 10 miles of the county's 164 miles of…

The court opened with routine business, approving the minutes from the June 11th meeting, followed by department reports from the Coroner, Sheriff's office, and County Clerk. The Coroner reported on drug overdose trends including a new dangerous substance (bromazolam) being used to boost fentanyl. The Sheriff's office reported arrest and citation statistics, and the County Clerk announced grants…

The Fiscal Court opened with a moment of remembrance for two recently deceased community figures, former magistrate Bill Wiseman and longtime county attorney Dwight Preston, with several magistrates and citizens offering personal tributes before a moment of silence. The Court then heard department reports, including a detailed emergency management update from Joy Scott covering training, weather…

The court opened with an invocation and pledge, followed by the judge thanking first responders, road department, and 911 staff for their work during recent storm damage across the county. Andy Games, president/COO of the Elizabethtown-Hardin County Industrial Foundation, gave an extensive economic development update covering BlueOval SK's massive battery plant construction, new suppliers (Lotte…

The Fiscal Court approved minutes from the prior meeting and heard from the Hardin County Conservation District, which presented a $55,000 check to support the dead animal removal program. Public Works staff Vicki Meredith gave updates on code enforcement, recycling, the landfill schedule, and the dead animal removal program, while new County Engineer Mark Abshire introduced himself to the court.…

The Fiscal Court approved routine business including the minutes from April 9th and a lengthy consent agenda covering financial reports, personnel changes, and multiple renewal contracts (cybersecurity, Motorola radio services, animal control interlocal agreements, and 911 site maintenance). A major highlight was a detailed presentation from Haley Hoover of Volunteers of America on the new Family…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met on April 9, 2024, opening with prayer, the pledge, and approval of the March 26 minutes. Michelle Kale of CASA of the Heartland gave an update on volunteer advocacy for abused and neglected children, noting a shrinking waitlist and continued need for volunteers and donations. A public hearing was held on the use of county, municipal, and local government road…

The court held a routine voting meeting, approving minutes from March 12 and moving through a full slate of department reports and a lengthy consent agenda without much debate. EMS Director Mark Peterson reported a record-setting revenue month in February (over $1 million collected), partly attributed to the launch of Baptist Health Hardin's own ambulance transfer service and internal process…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met on March 12, 2024, opening with recognition of Robert Lawson Barger, a JT Alton Middle School teacher honored as a Harden County Election Ambassador for organizing a realistic student council election modeled on real voting procedures. The Harden County Conservation District presented its annual budget and plan of work, highlighting youth education programs and…

This meeting featured extensive annual presentations from both of Hardin County's water districts, department reports, and a light consent agenda. Judge Tall opened with recognitions of the jailer's assistance during a sewer backup at the coroner's office, Animal Control's grant-funded microchip scanner program for local police, and a lifetime achievement award for longtime shelter worker Mike…

The court opened with routine business, approving the January 23rd minutes unanimously. The bulk of the meeting's informational content came from Fort Knox Garrison Commander Colonel Chris Richie, who gave a detailed briefing on the reopening of the Yano Range as part of the new $56 million 'DAGGER' (Digital Air Ground Integration Range) facility. He explained the range has been closed since 2018…

The meeting opened with a proclamation declaring January 23, 2024 as 'Sophia Todd Day' in Hardin County, honoring the local teen's historic performance at the Miss America's Teen competition, including becoming the first speed-painting talent winner and earning a scholarship to the University of Alabama. The Court approved minutes from the January 9th meeting and heard extensive department…

This was the first regular meeting of the year, and Judge Executive Tall opened with an extended review of 2023 accomplishments and a preview of 2024 priorities. Highlights included a comprehensive study on Blue Oval battery plant impacts on water/sewer/emergency infrastructure in the Glendale area, formation of an emergency services advisory team studying fire and ambulance response times,…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court closed out 2023 with its final meeting of the year, featuring year-end reports from the Coroner, Sheriff, and County Clerk, and a series of budget and resolution votes. The biggest item was approval of a resolution authorizing $58 million in industrial revenue bonds, along with related agreements (PILOT, lease, quitclaim deed, and disbursement agreements), which…

The Fiscal Court held its regular voting meeting, opening with the usual roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance. Routine business included approval of the November 28th minutes and a full consent agenda covering claims, financial transfers, 2024 meeting dates, engineering and EMS personnel agreements, committee membership changes, the 2024 holiday schedule, a CDBG grant application for…

The Fiscal Court approved minutes from the prior meeting and heard routine department reports from EMS, E911, and the Detention Center, all showing increased call volumes and rising costs across county services. The main business of the meeting was the first reading of two tax ordinances (337 and 338) that expand the industrial taxing district created in 2021 for the Glendale/Blue Oval SK…

The Fiscal Court held a light-agenda regular meeting, opening with routine roll call, invocation, and pledge. Judge Tall addressed recent concerns about Blue Oval SK's announced pause on second-plant production, noting construction will continue to a safe point but the EV market slowdown is prompting adjustments; he characterized the pause as giving the county more time to prepare infrastructure…

The Fiscal Court held a routine voting meeting covering department reports, a consent agenda of financial and personnel resolutions, and citizen concerns. The court approved minutes from the previous meeting and a large consent agenda without discussion beyond noting satisfaction with a bridge repair item. The Coroner reported on August and September activity, noting continued high numbers of…

This was primarily a reports meeting, with no major ordinances or resolutions up for public debate. The court approved minutes from the September 26 meeting and a consent agenda covering routine financial items, EMS and 911 personnel resolutions, a solid waste appeals board update, and approval of a job description for a solid waste coordinator. Department heads gave detailed year-end and monthly…

The Fiscal Court held a routine voting meeting with no major controversial items. Judge Executive Tall opened with updates on transparency efforts, noting that draft resolutions and ordinances are now watermarked and posted online before meetings for public review. He also summarized a new regional growth report tied to the Blue Oval SK battery plant, projecting thousands of new jobs, ~22,000 new…

The court held its regular voting meeting focused heavily on setting the 2023 county property tax rates. After presentations from the Soil Conservation District, Cooperative Extension Service, and Lincoln Trail District Health Department, Judge Executive Keith Tall presented a detailed analysis comparing the 'compensating rate' (roughly flat revenue) to a four percent revenue increase option.…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met on August 29, 2023 for its regular voting session. Judge Executive Tall opened with updates on safety initiatives, the Blue Oval SK infrastructure push, opioid strategy, broadband expansion, and a new road improvement standards document, before the court moved through department reports from the Coroner, Sheriff, and County Clerk. The Coroner reported a rise in…

This was a routine voting meeting with a light agenda, no ordinances or resolutions requiring debate, and a full consent agenda. The court approved the minutes from the July 25th meeting and heard department reports from Animal Control and Emergency Management, both of which highlighted strong performance despite challenges like nationwide shelter overcrowding and severe weather events (including…

The Fiscal Court opened with routine business, approving minutes from the July 11th meeting, followed by department reports from E911 (Mike Leo) and the Detention Center (Josh Lindbloom), who was publicly recognized for being named Kentucky Jailer of the Year. Both departments reported increased workloads tied to growth in the county, including new dispatching duties for Radcliff and Vine Grove…

The Fiscal Court held its regular voting meeting with routine business dominating the agenda. Magistrates approved minutes from the prior meeting and heard detailed reports from the Planning Commission, Engineering/Solid Waste/Code Enforcement, and Road Department. Planning reported several zone changes in the Glendale area tied to expected commercial and residential growth, while Engineering…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met on June 27, 2023, in a regular voting session dominated by a highly contested zoning request. The court approved routine minutes and issued an executive order naming Magistrates Clem and Saltzman as chair and vice-chair of the county's new quarterly town hall forums. Department reports included the county coroner's overdose and death-investigation statistics…

This special called meeting was a continuation of a public hearing (begun the prior day) on an application by Stonefield Solar to rezone approximately 1,030 acres of land near Cecilia/Glendale, Kentucky (the Buchanan/Knight/Wall farms) from R2 (Agricultural/Residential) and C1 to I2 (Heavy Industrial) to allow construction of a 120-megawatt utility-scale solar facility. The Fiscal Court was…

This was a special called meeting of the Hardin County Fiscal Court held specifically to review the record on a proposed zoning map amendment requested by Stonefield Solar Project (Candela Renewables), which seeks to rezone approximately 1,030 acres along Litchfield Road (US 62) and West Glendale Hodgenville Road (KY 222) from rural (R2) and convenience commercial (C1) to heavy industrial (I2) to…

The court opened with a public hearing on a request to relocate an abandoned cemetery on Hutcherson Lane so that construction could proceed; with no objections raised, the court approved the relocation resolution unanimously. Routine business followed, including approval of the May 23 meeting minutes and a detailed presentation from the Highway Department on the Rural Secondary road program,…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met on May 23, 2023, opening with an invocation and remembrance of recent losses, including former jailer Danny Allen and a Scott County deputy killed in the line of duty. The court approved minutes from the May 9th meeting and heard department reports from EMS, 911 dispatch, and the Detention Center, all showing steady or improved performance, including a notable…

This meeting centered on the presentation and first reading of the proposed 2023-24 county budget, a balanced $59.77 million spending plan. Judge Tall walked through the numbers, noting that the county is relying on $26 million in annual hospital-sale ('legacy fund') revenue plus roughly $525,000 pulled from cash reserves to balance the budget after covering a 3% cost-of-living raise for…

The court opened with reports from the coroner, sheriff, and county clerk. The coroner's office reported quarterly case data showing a continuing overdose problem; the sheriff highlighted storm response, a grant for new duty weapons and body armor, and a 99% property tax collection rate; and the county clerk gave an update on upcoming primary election logistics and vehicle/real-estate revenue…

The court held a fairly long regular meeting highlighted by presentations from both of the county's water districts. Hardin County Water District No. 1 (Stephen Hogan) reviewed its 70-year history, infrastructure, capital projects (including tearing down old Fort Knox water tanks), awards, and grant funding aimed at expanding water service to unserved areas. Hardin County Water District No. 2…

The court opened with routine business, approving the minutes of the March 14th meeting. Judge Timmy Todd was absent due to illness, and the court sent well wishes for his recovery. A representative from CASA of the Heartland gave a presentation on the organization's work advocating for abused and neglected children in family court, highlighting a volunteer shortage and upcoming fundraising…

The court held a routine meeting covering committee reports, one ordinance, one resolution, and a large consent agenda. The Hardin County Conservation District presented its FY2023-24 budget and plan of work, including scholarship programs, a tree giveaway on April 1, and the dead animal removal program, and donated a $7,500 check to the county. Department heads reported on planning and zoning…

The Fiscal Court opened with two proclamations honoring a local award-winning teacher, Susan Duvall, and a young Cub Scout, Elias Carter, before moving into routine business. Minutes from the February 14th meeting were approved without discussion. A public hearing was held on a request to close an undeveloped 50-foot right-of-way at the end of West Andrew Court in the Orchard Subdivision. County…

The Fiscal Court held its regular voting meeting with a full slate of magistrates present. After roll call, invocation, and pledge of allegiance, the court approved the minutes from the January 24, 2023 meeting with one abstention (Magistrate Thompson, due to absence at that meeting). Judge Executive Tall introduced several new staff members, including BK Gail (Director of Executive Office…

The Fiscal Court held its regular voting meeting, notably its first held later in the day to allow more public participation, drawing a large crowd. The court approved minutes from the January 10 meeting and heard three department presentations: EMS (Mark Peterson), E911 (Mike Leo), and the Detention Center (Jailer 'Big Josh'), each reporting on year-end 2022 statistics, collections, and…

This was the first regular meeting of the newly elected Fiscal Court, with Judge Executive Tall presiding for the first time and seven of nine magistrates being new to the body. The meeting opened with introductions, thanks to staff, and recognition of department heads, followed by routine approval of the December 29, 2022 minutes. Department reports covered Planning & Development (record 22 zone…

This was the final meeting of the outgoing Hardin County Fiscal Court, with several magistrates and elected officials completing their terms. Before the emotional farewells, the court heard routine department reports: County Coroner Pat Elmore reviewed October–November case numbers (accidents, overdoses, naturals, and cremations), Sheriff Ward summarized law enforcement activity for the same…

The court heard year-end reports from Animal Care and Control, which reported strong adoption rates and improving outcomes, and from the County Clerk and Sheriff's offices, both of which presented their proposed calendar-year 2023 budgets. The Sheriff's office budget totals roughly $6.67 million, driven mostly by payroll, with Sheriff John Ward discussing ongoing struggles to recruit and retain…

This meeting featured year-end department reports from EMS, 911 dispatch, and the detention center, all showing steady or improved service levels. EMS collections are up significantly year-to-date, the 911 center was recognized by the state for having error-free, certified next-generation GIS data (credit given to staff member Lori Ramsey), and the detention center reported rising per diem…

The court heard department reports covering planning and development, public works, and the road department. Planning noted a busy year with 19 zone changes, 28 conditional use permits, and 25 variances, plus the county's first sewer-served subdivision (Dial Deer Subdivision, 35 lots off Deckard School Road). Building permits are up overall but new single-family home construction is down,…

The court opened with elected office reports, including the coroner, sheriff, sheriff's chief financial officer, and county clerk. The coroner reported nearly 950 cases so far this year, with drug overdoses (mainly methamphetamine and fentanyl) remaining a major cause of death. The sheriff's office reported routine law enforcement activity and reminded residents that tax bills would be mailed…

The meeting opened with invocation, pledge, and roll call, followed by department reports. Animal Care and Control director Mike McNutt gave a detailed monthly report showing strong shelter release rates (93% overall) and highlighted that the department was nationally recognized in an animal care trade magazine for its handling of COVID-era operations; McNutt was also recently elected president…

This meeting was dominated by department reports rather than contentious decisions. The Planning & Development Commission reviewed several zone changes and variances across the county, including projects tied to the growing activity around the new Ford/BlueOval SK plant in Glendale, and announced a public open house for the county's comprehensive plan update. The Engineering Department reported…

The Fiscal Court held two public hearings before moving to routine business. The first addressed the 2022 county property tax rates, with representatives from the Health Department, Extension District, and Conservation District explaining their proposed rates (mostly holding steady at compensating rates). The second hearing concerned a request from property owner Robert Moore to close an…

The court heard department reports from EMS, 911 Dispatch, and the Hardin County Detention Center, all of which highlighted improved efficiency and community service. EMS reported it had significantly reduced its budget deficit, ending the year with a net loss of about $191,000, down from $1 million the prior year. The 911 Center reported steady call volumes and praised staff resilience during a…

The court heard routine department reports covering planning, engineering, and road department activity. The Planning Commission reported several zone changes in the Glendale area (mostly to industrial/commercial to support the mega-site), a variance for the historic Walker Farm subdivision, and updated building/permit statistics showing continued but somewhat slowed residential growth compared…

The court opened with roll call, invocation, and the pledge before moving into department reports. Coroner Bill Adkins presented a bimonthly report showing rising drug-related deaths, with fentanyl remaining the leading cause. He highlighted that Hardin County is launching the first overdose fatality review team in Kentucky, with an initial meeting set for July 26th, and noted a sharp decline in…

The court heard an informational presentation from the Hardin County Extension District Board, which submitted its FY2022-2023 budget of about $1,566,047, roughly 6% higher than last year. No action was required beyond noting the submission for the record. Animal Care and Control reported strong performance for May and year-to-date, including 555 dog adoptions (up 223 from last year), 233 dogs…

The court opened with a detailed presentation from the Kentucky Department of Transportation on the Rural and Secondary Road Program. District engineers outlined roughly $1.87 million in allocated funds and walked through eight priority resurfacing and maintenance projects, plus updates on ongoing larger projects including the US 31W work, I-65 concrete rehab, the KY 2222 bridge closure (June…

The court opened with routine business, including reports from Animal Care and Control and Emergency Management. Animal Care reported strong adoption numbers and a 94% live-release rate, while Emergency Management gave an extended presentation urging residents to rely on NOAA weather radios and cell phone weather apps rather than outdoor sirens, warning of severe weather expected the following…

The court heard annual presentations from both hardin county water districts. Water District No. 1 reported it is pursuing a $995,000 USDA loan for improvements to the Pearl Spring plant and related infrastructure, which will require a roughly 41.2% rate increase (about $9/month for an average customer) — the district's first increase since 2017. Water District No. 2 detailed plans to expand…

The meeting opened with a special recognition of two Hardin County Animal Care and Control employees, Shane Carpenter and Rodney Rogers, who used their volunteer firefighter training to render first aid to a resident who collapsed at a local restaurant. Judge/Executive presented them with tokens of appreciation for their community service. Several department reports followed. The Planning &…

The court heard a detailed annual report from Coroner Dr. Lee, who presented statistics on deaths investigated in 2021, including a record 1,289 total cases, 81 accidental deaths, 13 homicides, and 23 suicides. He highlighted an alarming and continuing rise in drug-related deaths, now dominated by fentanyl and methamphetamine, and noted the office's growing role in transporting deceased persons…

The court heard department reports from Animal Care and Control, which reported strong adoption and return-to-owner rates and continued cat sterilization efforts, and from Emergency Management, which detailed a busy January dominated by winter weather response, coordination with the National Weather Service, snow removal planning across county agencies, and preparation for the new Blue Oval…

The court opened with routine department reports. EMS reported nearly 29 million dollars collected year-to-date with an increase in runs and miles traveled compared to the prior year. The E911 center presented its December and full-year 2021 statistics, showing increases in most call categories, and explained how call dispatch is divided between the sheriff's office and Kentucky State Police…

The court opened the new year with year-end department reports. Planning & Development reported a busy year for zone changes and subdivision activity, though new home construction hit its lowest point since 2016, with an average new home costing about $248,000. The County Engineer's office reported strong erosion-control inspection numbers and introduced a new 'text water' public reporting tool…

The court opened with prayer and reflection on the devastating tornadoes that struck western Kentucky earlier in the week, with magistrates and staff expressing gratitude that Hardin County was largely spared despite a close call with a tornado near Vine Grove and Lincoln Trail Golf Course. The main agenda item was a public hearing on closing an undeveloped 60-foot right-of-way known as Quail…

This was a routine voting meeting with department reports and a light action agenda. No ordinances or agreements were considered, and the consent agenda passed unanimously without discussion. Department reports covered EMS, E911, and the Detention Center. EMS reported collections nearly doubled year-over-year, attributed partly to improved billing processes and staff returning to in-office work.…

The court opened with routine department reports. The Planning Commission reported a busy September and October with several zone changes and conditional use permits approved, including a rezoning near a former junkyard on Litchfield Road and a commercial rezoning at Ronnieville/Big Springs Road. Staff milestones were also celebrated. The County Engineer highlighted excellent erosion-control…

This meeting was largely made up of routine department reports rather than contentious policy decisions. The Hardin County Coroner reported continuing increases in overdose deaths and natural deaths, noting that 2021 case totals continue to climb from prior years. The Sheriff's Office reported on law enforcement activity for August and September and highlighted new equipment purchases, including…

The court met for its regular voting session, opening with the invocation and pledge before hearing department reports. Animal Care and Control director Mike McDuck reported strong shelter numbers for September, including 51 dog adoptions, an overall 92% live-release rate, and progress with a new staff veterinarian who performed 255 surgeries in his first month. He also highlighted a new Radcliff…

The court opened with a public hearing on a request from BNB Homes LLC (Bruce Beasley) to close an undeveloped 50-foot street right-of-way between lots 8 and 9 in the Serene Oaks Subdivision, adjacent to the Rosie Tulip Subdivision. Planning Director Adam King presented staff findings showing the closure was consistent with the county's comprehensive plan and that the appointed viewers found no…

This was a routine voting meeting dominated by department and office reports rather than contentious business. The Planning and Development Commission reported steady activity, including the 40th approved accessory dwelling unit since 2009, new rules on ground-mounted solar panel installations, several variances, and year-to-date permitting numbers showing new home construction slightly below…

The court opened with a public hearing on 2021 property tax rates for various taxing districts, including the Lincoln Trail District Health Department, the Hardin County Extension District, and the Soil Conservation District, all of which kept their rates unchanged from the prior year. Department reports followed: the county coroner presented statistics showing a sharp rise in cases and drug…

The court held its regular voting meeting with a special presentation from Emergency Management (filling in for Mr. McNutt, who was unexpectedly absent due to a family loss) on outdoor warning sirens and modern weather alert technology. The presenter explained that the county's 36 outdoor sirens are meant only for outdoor warning and encouraged residents to use NOAA weather radios, smartphone…

The court heard department reports from EMS, 911 dispatch, and the detention center, all of which described a busy summer marked by higher call volumes and staffing challenges. EMS noted that COVID-era relief policies appear to have carried over into reduced ability of residents to pay ambulance bills, driving up collection agency referrals even as run volume nearly doubled from pandemic lows.…

This was a routine voting meeting with no ordinances on the agenda. Most of the meeting was devoted to department reports covering planning, engineering, and road maintenance activity for May and June. The Planning & Development office reported on several zone-change and conditional-use requests, including approval of a rezoning for a new gun shop in downtown Glendale, approval of a small…

The court held a routine voting meeting that included an emergency management update, budget amendment, and a significant discussion of new taxing ordinances tied to the Glendale Mega Site. Emergency Management Director Bryce (filling in for Mr. McNutt) gave a rundown of meetings and activities over the past month, including COVID-19 task force updates, coordination with Fort Knox for EMS…

The court held a public hearing on closing a 40-foot undeveloped right-of-way south of Wilma Street in the Lincoln Meadows subdivision, requested by Samantha and Steve Reynolds to allow them to consolidate several lots into one buildable homesite. Planning staff presented photos, plats, and background showing the right-of-way was platted in the 1950s, never built, and largely functions as yard…

The Hardin County Fiscal Court held its May 11th, 2021 meeting, opening with a public hearing on the use of County Road Aid ($1,806,615) and Local Government Economic Assistance Funds ($176,400) for fiscal year 2022; no public comment was offered. Department reports followed from Planning & Development (zoning changes, strong building permit activity, and a top-40 national ranking for the hot…

The court opened with routine reports from state and county officials. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet's district engineer, Paul Sanders, presented the Rural Secondary road program, outlining roughly $1.87 million in projects for the coming year and updating the court on delayed 2020 resurfacing projects now moving forward. Department heads then gave first-quarter reports: the county coroner…

The court opened with department reports. Animal Care and Control director Mike McNutt reported strong adoption and rescue numbers, a big drop in euthanasia, and announced the shelter had received a donated x-ray machine worth about $15,000. Revenue from the shelter's regional partner program continues to grow, with over $164,000 collected so far in 2021. Emergency Management Director Bryce…

This was mostly a budget-review and reporting session rather than a meeting with major policy decisions. The Hardin County Conservation District presented its 2021-22 budget, which closely mirrors last year's, and gave an update on programs including the tree giveaway, 4-H sponsorships, scholarships, and the new high tunnel at Meadowview school. Jailer Josh Lawson (referred to as Limbaum in the…

This meeting featured detailed annual presentations from both Hardin County water districts, department reports, and several routine but important resolutions. Water District No. 1's general manager Stephen Hogan reviewed a challenging COVID-19 year, capital projects including new elevated water tanks at Fort Knox and the major Muldraugh treatment plant construction, and outlined roughly half a…

This meeting featured a series of elected office reports rather than heavy legislative business. Coroner Dr. Lee presented the annual 2020 report, noting the county surpassed 1,000 death investigations for the first time in his 30+ year career, with natural causes, drug overdoses (fentanyl and meth leading), and homicides (mostly gunshot) among the key findings. He also praised the court's…

The meeting opened with routine business, including a report from Animal Care and Control director Mike McNutt, who highlighted strong adoption and live-release numbers despite pandemic disruptions, including saving several parvo-positive puppies thanks to new veterinary capacity. The court approved two resolutions: one confirming Dr. Todd Bell as the new EMS medical director following the…

This was a relatively brief and routine meeting dominated by department reports. EMS reported increased call volume and reimbursements compared to the previous year, while E911 (mike leo) presented detailed year-end statistics showing a slight overall decline in call volumes in 2020, attributed largely to COVID-19 keeping people home. The Detention Center report, delivered by Samantha Mitchell in…

The court heard department reports before moving through a short business agenda. Planning and Development reported on zoning cases from November and December, including denial of a request to allow a recreational vehicle to be used as a full-time residence, and new policy direction treating solar farms as a conditional use requiring rezoning. The Hardin County Fairgrounds received a variance to…

This was a short, largely routine pre-holiday meeting. The Hardin County Coroner presented his bimonthly report, noting a sharp rise in drug overdose deaths in 2020 (39 so far compared to 24 last year), along with data on cremations, autopsies, and transport trends. Total case counts for the year had already surpassed 900, putting the county on pace to exceed 1,000 cases for the first time. The…