McCracken Fiscal Court Holds Scheduled Meeting

The McCracken County Fiscal Court held their regularly scheduled bi-weekly meeting Monday evening.

The Court approved budget transfers through May 21st of $274,707.66, accounts payable, May 7th-May 21st, of $402,564.55, and 20 court orders. They also had a short executive session.

There was discussion of two resolutions, the County Road Aid Cooperative Program and the Municipal Aid Cooperative Program Contracts. The Commonwealth of Kentucky requires the court to sign off on these and it is a way for the county to obtain reimbursement from the State for the county road aid. Both resolutions were unanimously approved.

Mr. Doug Moore gave the court an update on the Maxon Road improvement project and Mr. Roger Mallory also addressed issues with Lightfoot Road.

The first reading of Ordinance 2018-03 was conducted. This ordinance covers the new fiscal year budget.

The court also authorized Judge Leeper to execute any and all necessary contracts or documents on their behalf to retain the professional services of the Bryant Law Center, PSC, for the purpose of joining the county as a party litigant and representing the county's legal interest in opioid litigation.

Before adjournment, Judge Executive Bob Leeper encouraged everyone to attend a monument dedication on Monday, May 28th, (Memorial Day), in memory of Master Sergeant Aaron C. Torian and all those that have lost their lives in the war on terror. The ceremony will be at 10:00 am at the Dolly McNutt Plaza in downtown Paducah.