7/21/2025—Magistrates failed to approve the second reading of an ordinance relating to street-legal special purpose vehicles at the regular meeting of Breckinridge Fiscal Court Monday morning. Rider safety was the major topic of discussion. Larry Heuser, a resident from the Rough River area, said he was concerned with the increased number of weekend riders during the summer months. The vote was 5-2, with David Albright and Brandon Henning voting in favor of the ordinance.
In other business, magistrates failed to approve a resolution adopting a memorandum of agreement between Fiscal Court and the Transportation Cabinet in the amount of $175,000 for resurfacing the Church of God Road and Harold Lucas Lane. Magistrates objected because the amount of money was “unbudgeted”. The vote was 4-3 against, with Brandon Henning, Gary Greenwell, Brandon Henning, and Jeremy Armstrong voting “no”.
Magistrates once again discussed selling the inoperable county paver. At a previous meeting, the Court declared it as surplus and sell it at auction, but no action has been taken. Judge Executive Maurice Lucas said he was opposed to selling the equipment, stating it would be a misuse of public funds to sell the paver at a reduced price. Lucas maintains he has the authority to deny selling the paver, but the County Attorney said the Court must deal with the previously passed motion. Magistrates then approved a motion to once again surplus the paver, pending a final decision on the legality of the motion. The vote was 4-3, with Sam Moore, David Albright, and Maurice Lucas voting “no”.
The County Road Department is behind schedule for mowing, blacktopping, and chip/sealing roads. Weather delays and digging out soft spots on several roads are the main reasons. Adam King was hired as a Road Department employee. A motion to pay a Grounds Maintenance employee $18.00 per hour was approved. A motion to advertise for a full-time/seasonal Road Department employee was approved.
A resolution authorizing the County to serve as a grantee with the Kentucky Product Development Initiative Grant for the Irvington Industrial Park water and sewer line project was approved. The project involves $99,794 in KPDI funding and Breck United has authorized a local match of $14,256.
Magistrates approved a $6,5000 grant to Breckinridge County Tourism. The funds will be used for the July 4, 2026 celebration.
Magistrates approved the first reading of a budget amendment ordinance of $128,193.13.
Magistrates approved a motion to draft an ordinance to allow a qualified resident building inspector to inspect the construction of new houses. The inspection would not be mandatory.
No action was taken on an amendment to the Administrative Code.
Morton Salt was awarded the bid for road salt for $137.00 per ton.
A motion to have the Road Viewing Committee inspect St. Clair Lane and Legacy Lane was approved.
Magistrates approved the 2023/24 Fiscal Year audit.
A water line license for 384 Ammons Stephensport Road was approved.
Ginny Hamm was appointed to the Breckinridge County Public Library Board.
Becky Pollock was reappointed to the Breckinridge Health Inc. Board.
A Maytag washing machine at the Detention Center was declared as surplus. The inmate population at the Detention Center is 182.
In personnel matters, it was noted that Emergency Management Director Eric Vertrees will retire effective July 31, 2025.
The Sheriff’s department received 976 calls for service in June.
Jenny Pile reported that the Harm Reduction Program has stopped receiving services from the Stepworks Discovery program. She said individual doses cost $1,750, and over $43,000 has been spent on twelve inmates. She hopes to contract for a less expensive treatment pending approval from the Detention Center. Funds for the Harm Reduction Program come from the opioid settlement agreement.
7/21/2025—Magistrates failed to approve the second reading of an ordinance relating to street-legal special purpose vehicles at the regular meeting of Breckinridge Fiscal Court Monday morning. Rider safety was the major topic of discussion. Larry Heuser, a resident from the Rough River area, said he was concerned with the increased number of weekend riders during the summer months. The vote was 5-2, with David Albright and Brandon Henning voting in favor of the ordinance.
In other business, magistrates failed to approve a resolution adopting a memorandum of agreement between Fiscal Court and the Transportation Cabinet in the amount of $175,000 for resurfacing the Church of God Road and Harold Lucas Lane. Magistrates objected because the amount of money was “unbudgeted”. The vote was 4-3 against, with Brandon Henning, Gary Greenwell, Brandon Henning, and Jeremy Armstrong voting “no”.
Magistrates once again discussed selling the inoperable county paver. At a previous meeting, the Court declared it as surplus and sell it at auction, but no action has been taken. Judge Executive Maurice Lucas said he was opposed to selling the equipment, stating it would be a misuse of public funds to sell the paver at a reduced price. Lucas maintains he has the authority to deny selling the paver, but the County Attorney said the Court must deal with the previously passed motion. Magistrates then approved a motion to once again surplus the paver, pending a final decision on the legality of the motion. The vote was 4-3, with Sam Moore, David Albright, and Maurice Lucas voting “no”.
The County Road Department is behind schedule for mowing, blacktopping, and chip/sealing roads. Weather delays and digging out soft spots on several roads are the main reasons. Adam King was hired as a Road Department employee. A motion to pay a Grounds Maintenance employee $18.00 per hour was approved. A motion to advertise for a full-time/seasonal Road Department employee was approved.
A resolution authorizing the County to serve as a grantee with the Kentucky Product Development Initiative Grant for the Irvington Industrial Park water and sewer line project was approved. The project involves $99,794 in KPDI funding and Breck United has authorized a local match of $14,256.
Magistrates approved a $6,5000 grant to Breckinridge County Tourism. The funds will be used for the July 4, 2026 celebration.
Magistrates approved the first reading of a budget amendment ordinance of $128,193.13.
Magistrates approved a motion to draft an ordinance to allow a qualified resident building inspector to inspect the construction of new houses. The inspection would not be mandatory.
No action was taken on an amendment to the Administrative Code.
Morton Salt was awarded the bid for road salt for $137.00 per ton.
A motion to have the Road Viewing Committee inspect St. Clair Lane and Legacy Lane was approved.
Magistrates approved the 2023/24 Fiscal Year audit.
A water line license for 384 Ammons Stephensport Road was approved.
Ginny Hamm was appointed to the Breckinridge County Public Library Board.
Becky Pollock was reappointed to the Breckinridge Health Inc. Board.
A Maytag washing machine at the Detention Center was declared as surplus. The inmate population at the Detention Center is 182.
In personnel matters, it was noted that Emergency Management Director Eric Vertrees will retire effective July 31, 2025.
The Sheriff’s department received 976 calls for service in June.
Jenny Pile reported that the Harm Reduction Program has stopped receiving services from the Stepworks Discovery program. She said individual doses cost $1,750, and over $43,000 has been spent on twelve inmates. She hopes to contract for a less expensive treatment pending approval from the Detention Center. Funds for the Harm Reduction Program come from the opioid settlement agreement.
