Three percent salary hike, taking effect July 1, authorized in 4-2 vote for fire chief
A 3 percent salary increase, raising Fire Chief Larry Naser’s base pay from $38,118 to $39,261 was granted in a 4-2 vote June 18.
Farm Services Agency, farmers butt heads over closure of Meade County office
About 40 county farmers made it clear to Farm Services Agency state director Jeff Hall.
They don’t want to travel to Hardinsburg to conduct their business.
HVAC contract earns Fiscal Court approval
Two firms submitted bids for heating, ventilation and air conditioning maintenance (HVAC) costs for the county courthouse.
Good turnout for fire district election
Lines formed early, and people kept coming from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 23 as residents of the Meade County Fire Protection District voted for the property owner to represent them on the district’s board of trustees. Will T. Parker and Melissa Ann Thompson were on the ballot for the one open position.
Fred Fackler residents continue process to get water
A process started about three years ago by former Magistrate Ronnie Greenwell might soon bear fruit.
Members of the Meade County Water District agreed to work with residents Joseph Shelman and John Allen Flaherty regarding the possibility of allowing water along their road.
Board of Education selects insurance carrier
In its second special called meeting during the same week, the Meade County Board of Education decided upon its insurance carrier for fiscal year 2007-2008.
Subdivision road work earns Fiscal Court nod
The call was made to Scotty’s of Leitchfield and paving could commence shortly on roads within the Harrington Heights subdivision.
Fiscal Court maintains current health provider
In a unanimous vote, the Meade County Fiscal Court decided to continue with Humana as the county’s insurance provider.
Lower insurance bid garners nod of fire district board
Members of the Meade County Fire District Board, during their June 18 meeting, decided to keep their insurance business local.
Court support may nudge state on Bypass changes
A request to continue with a city access route into Brandenburg won the endorsement of the Meade County Fiscal Court.
Officers re-elected, reappointment request expected for Industrial Development Authority members
There were no changes in officers for the Meade County/Brandenburg Industrial Development Authority.
Lease extended, industrial authority moves forward on creating economic development position
The land lease for the proposed Agri Fuels facility has been extended for an additional 120 days, in the hopes final resolution can be made with CSX railroad officials.
West county water grant request inches forward
Residents living in the Rhodelia, Concordia and Wolf Creek areas of Meade County will be pleased to learn a proposed water project took another step forward.
“We have until September 2011 to complete the changes and we don’t have any permission to violate those rules.”