Meeting of August 11, 2026
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Summary
Hardin County Fiscal Court – August 11, 2026
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 presented a proclamation declaring the week of August 17th as Nonprofit Week in Central Kentucky, recognizing the Central Kentucky Community Foundation's fifth annual Nonprofit Roundtable Conference.
Several department reports were given: Animal Control reported July adoption, euthanasia, and rescue numbers along with community outreach events; the Detention Center reported booking and population statistics and highlighted inmate work crew projects, including a playground build at Lincoln Trail Elementary School; and Emergency Management (presented by George Masters in place of Joey Scott) gave a year-in-review covering training hours, FEMA funding secured for flood assistance, a Nolin River mile-marker sign project, and continued promotion of the RAVE emergency alert system.
No citizens came forward during the public comment period. The County Clerk reminded residents that early voting information is available ahead of the November 3rd election, now 84 days away. Magistrates gave routine updates on upcoming committee meetings and community events, including White Mills Day and Nonprofit Week encouragement.
The meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn, which passed without objection. The next regular Fiscal Court meeting is scheduled for August 25th at 5:30 PM.
Agenda (12)
- 4:03
Call to order, roll call, invocation, pledge
The meeting was called to order with roll call of magistrates, followed by an invocation from Magistrate Muse and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Magistrate Saltzman.
- 6:08
Review of agenda
Judge Tall reviewed the day's agenda, noting it was a short one covering minutes, a proclamation, presentations, citizen comments, and a consent agenda.
- 7:02
Approval of July 28, 2026 minutes
The court approved the minutes from the July 28, 2026 meeting.
- 8:15
Nonprofit Week Proclamation
Judge Tall read a proclamation declaring the week of August 17th as Nonprofit Week in Central Kentucky, honoring the Central Kentucky Community Foundation's fifth annual Nonprofit Roundtable Conference.
- 12:27
Animal Control report
Mike McNutt presented the July 2026 animal control report, covering adoption, return, euthanasia, and complaint statistics, plus community events like the Etown Police adoption event and the Wagon Tales reading program.
- 16:41
Detention Center report
Josh Lindlum reported July booking income, population, and charge statistics, and highlighted inmate work crew accomplishments including a playground build at Lincoln Trail Elementary School.
- 21:53
Emergency Management report
George Masters, filling in for Joey Scott, gave a fiscal year review of emergency management activities, including training hours, FEMA funding secured, the Nolin River mile-marker project, and the RAVE alert system.
- 27:44
Citizens concerns and comments
No members of the public came forward to speak.
- 27:56
Consent agenda
The court reviewed and approved a consent agenda including financial claims, Resolution 132 (financial transfers), EMS personnel hiring, and Resolution 134 (surplus of an ambulance transferred to Sonora Fire Department).
- 29:25
County Attorney and Clerk comments
The County Attorney had no comments; the County Clerk noted 84 days remain until the November 3rd election and referenced govoteky.gov for voting information.
- 29:39
Magistrate comments
Magistrates gave updates on upcoming committee meetings, White Mills Day, and encouragement to participate in Nonprofit Week.
- 31:46
Announcement of next meeting and adjournment
The next Fiscal Court meeting was announced for August 25th at 5:30 PM, and the meeting was adjourned.
Motions & votes (3)
- 7:08
passedApprove the July 28, 2026 Fiscal Court minutes
Passed with Magistrate Pennington abstaining, all others yes
- 28:46
passedApprove the consent agenda items (claims, Resolution 132 financial transfers, EMS personnel hiring, Resolution 134 ambulance surplus/transfer to Sonora Fire Department)
unanimous
- 31:57
passedAdjourn the meeting
Transcript (25 segments)
- 0:22
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- 3:21
stream will begin momentarily. The Harden County Fiscal Court live stream will begin momentarily. Good afternoon. Uh, check your cell phones if you wouldn't mind and let's make sure those are turned off and we'll go ahead and get started today. This is August 11th, 2026 Harden County Fiscal Court regular voting meeting. Let's begin and call this meeting to order.
- 4:36
Roll call, please. — Squire Clen — here. — Squire Hicks — here. — Squire Muse — here. — Squire Pennington — here. — Squire Saltzman — here. — Squire Thompson. — Squire Whitehead — here. — Squire Yates — here. Judge Tall — here. Uh next we'll have our invocation magistrate muse and pledge of allegiance led by magistrate saltsman. Let us pray. Name of the father and of son and of the holy spirit. Dear lord we thank you for this day. We thank you for this great country we live in privileges we enjoy. We thank you for this opportunity together today to make decision decisions to improve our county. Help this court to make fair and justice. Help us consider all alternatives and come together to make the best choice possible. Pray that you protect us all each and every day and especially our first responders, servicemen and women that protect our country here and abroad. — Jesus name we pray. — Amen. — Amen. I pledge algiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands. One nation
- 5:50
under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all. — All right. Again, thanks uh for joining today. Uh it's great to see all of you that are here and those that are watching on TV or streaming. Uh we'll go ahead and review the agenda. It's um a pretty short agenda today. Uh really the typical items on here for um so next uh we will look at our minutes and and we'll approve those. Uh after that we have a proclamation that we will uh attend to and then we'll move on into several presentations. We have a time of citizens concerns or comments available and then we have really a fairly short consent agenda and I'll quickly review those when the time comes and then our typical comments at the end and then adjourn. Okay, so that's the agenda and um so with that we'll move on to the next item which is to approve the Harden County Fiscal Court July 28th 20 26 [clears throat]
- 7:05
minutes and we need a motion to approve — so move. — Second — moved and seconded. Any discussion hearing? None. Roll call, please. — Square. — Yes. [clears throat] — Squire Hicks. — Yes. — Squire Muse. — Yes. — Squire Pennington. — I abstain. Squire Saltzman. — Yes. — Squire Whitehead. — Yes. — Squire Yates. — Yes. Judge Tall. — Yes. Motion passes. — All right. Next, we will uh move into uh a proclamation that I have here. Um, so, uh, [clears throat] I'll go ahead and, uh, it's a I wouldn't say it's over lengthy, but it it does have quite a few wherees in here. So, uh, we're going to move through that. And at the end of this, um, I believe Dvet was going to be here, but she is not available. And I and, uh, I believe you're Aaron, right? So, uh, we will present this to you and maybe take a picture at the end of this. Okay. All right. So, I'll read through this. Uh, this is a um again a proclamation and it says, "Whereas nonprofit organizations
- 8:17
are vital contributors to the strength, vitality, and quality of life of communities throughout the Lincoln Trail region, providing essential services in education, health, human services, arts and culture, recreation, and civic life. And whereas the nonprofit sector represents a significant economic force, employing thousands of individuals, mobilizing countless volunteers and generating measurable economic activity that benefits residents and businesses alike. And whereas nonprofit organizations address community needs that would otherwise go unmet, working in partnership with local governments to deliver programs and services that strengthen the social fabric of our communities. And whereas the dedication, compassion, and work of nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers reflect the very best of the spirit of service that defines our region. And whereas Central Kentucky Community Foundation will host its fifth annual nonprofit roundtable conference, bringing together nonprofit leaders, volunteers, and community partners to
- 9:32
share knowledge, build cap capacity, and advance the collective mission of service in the region. Now, therefore, be it resolved that this governing body hereby recognizes and celebrates the week of August 17th as Nonprofit Week in Central Kentucky and the invaluable contributions of nonprofit organizations to the well-being of our community. And be it therefore resolved that this governing body commends Central Kentucky Community Foundation for hosting its fifth annual nonprofit roundt conference and for its enduring commitment to strengthening the nonprofit sector throughout the Lincoln Trail region. And be it further resolved that this governing body extends its gratitude to nonprofit staff, board members, and volunteers, and encourages all citizens to support and engage with the nonprofit organizations that serve our community. Now, therefore, I, Keith Tall, Harden County Judge Executive, do hereby proclaim August 17th, the week of August 17th as nonprofit week. Thank you. [applause]