The May meeting of the Fiscal Court reconvened with one less magistrate and fewer than a dozen citizens in the audience. Jeff Greer presented the county health insurance bids. Anthem currently provides the coverage for 72 single employees, 16 employees and spouses, 28 employees and their children and four full employee families to Humana offerings. With Anthem being 25 percent higher than last year, Greer found Humana to be the more competitive service for the money with better coverage in many areas. After discussion, the Court agreed with Magistrate Don Callecod’s recommendation that Greer present the information to the employees. The final decision would be made in order to have coverage begin in July.
On May 8, the Meade County Fire Portection District board spent nearly two hours in a special closed session and came out with little to report. Chairman Matt Curl said that treasurer Bruno Ilario, treasurer-elect Jim Anthony and Martin Bosemer would make up a committee to plan the financial aspects of hiring a paid fire chief. Bosemer added they had already determined that the position could feasibly be budgeted for the upcoming fiscal year.
Muldraugh public works supervisor will take on building inspector duties
By KAREN KENNEDY
Messenger Staff
The monthly meeting of the Muldraugh City Council was held on May 8. Present were Mayor Danny Tate and Councilmen Donnie Basham, Irvin Davis, Ron Heschke, and Curtis Kelley.
Board of Education approves salary schedules, reviews tentative budget
The May 9 meeting of the Meade County Board of Education opened with a review of the accounts payable report and explanation of a significant expenditure – $27,593 to Northwest Evaluation for MAP testing. Measures of Academic Progress (MAP) testing will begin with the 2006-2007 school year. MAP is a system which will replace optional components of CTBS previously used to measure student progress and achievement. CTBS will still be used for grades 3 and 6 as part of CATS assessment. The online testing system will provide feedback overnight along with prescriptive measures to ensure student progress and achievement. The MAP testing will start in grades 2-6 the second week of school and will be administered each quarter. User friendly and fast, the test will measure each student’s current abilities and enable teachers to customize learning for each student.
Brandenburg City Council updated on Industrial Authority
By SANDRA STONE
Messenger Staff
Brandenburg Mayor Ronnie Joyner opened the May 8 regular city council meeting by welcoming guests. David Pace, chairman of the Meade County/Brandenburg Industrial Development Authority, provided an update on activities regarding the 551-acre industrial park. He noted that Agri Fuels had optioned 90 acres in two separate tracts and hopes to begin construction by the end of the year. Mayes Sudderth and Etheridge (MSE) has developed three site plans, including a main artery through the park and an improvement of the Buttermilk Falls walking trail to include a water feature. This option would keep the walking trail out of the industrial park, and future improvements to it could result in a 10-mile walking path with no need to get out on the highway. No plans have yet been finalized.
Board of Adjustments approves variance and conditional use for hunting camp
The Meade County Board of Adjustments held a special-called meeting on May 8. Present were board chairman Jess Mills, board members Louis Crawford and Joe Hobbs, and zoning administrator Barbara Campbell.
Muldraugh City Council debates readdressing for E-911
The Muldraugh City Council held an Enhanced 911 workshop on May 11. Attending this workshop were Mayor Danny Tate and councilmen Curtis Kelley, Ron Heschke, Donnie Basham, and Irvin Davis. 911 director Mark Bennett and E-911 consultant Bill Lacey attended the meeting to provide council with information and to answer questions.
Ordinance #2005-05 ‘celebrates’ one full year of non-enforcement
Ordinance #2005-05, an ordinance relating to abandoned properties in Meade County, “celebrates” its one-year anniversary today – May 17, 2006. Yet, sadly, even after one entire year in existence this ordinance has never seen the light of day. Ordinance #2005-05 has never been enforced due to Judge Executive Bill Haynes’ failure to appoint a code enforcement officer to enforce it.
Who’s minding the store?
– And other points to ponder
After months of conflicts, debates, stall tactics, and what now appears to be an impasse, the issue of a much-needed abandoned property ordinance for Meade County remains unresolved. This column has discussed the ordinance on numerous occasions to the point it seemed people must be sick and tired of hearing about it. However, reader responses indicate Meade County citizens are indeed interested in this issue and are very much receptive to learning more.
On May 12, BuildMax co-founders Tony and Arlene Golladay met with city and county officials to finalize the purchase of three acres (total purchase price of $45,000) in the Bill Corum Commerce Park. On that parcel, BuildMax will construct a 10,000-square-foot facility to accommodate current and future business.