3/16/2026—Magistrates approved the second reading of an ordinance establishing a Breckinridge County Tourist Commission at the regular meeting of Fiscal Court Monday morning. The commission will consist of seven members who will be appointed by the Judge Executive with Fiscal Court approval. In a related matter, magistrates approved the second reading of an ordinance imposing a transient room tax to fund the Tourist Commission. The 3% tax will be imposed on rooms, campsites, cabins, or other accommodations charged by area businesses.
In other business, magistrates approved the county clerk’s excess fees for the 2025 Fiscal Year pending audit. The amount is $86,753.64.
The Court approved an affiliation agreement with K9 Search Services.
The Court approved a Preventive Maintenance Agreement with HMC Service Co. for the Judicial Center. The cost is $2,185 paid quarterly. Magistrates also approved paying the cost of filter replacement at the Judicial Center. Both costs will be reimbursed by the Administrative Office of the Courts.
Magistrates approved the reappointment of Layman Lucas to the Board of Trustees of Breckinridge Health.
The Court approved a pay increase of 61 cents above pay scale to Kyle Howdyshell, an employee at the Animal Shelter.
Judge Executive Maurice Lucas gave each magistrate a copy of the 2026/27 Detention Center budget. No action was taken. The inmate population is 190.
Lucas said the county has sold the paver for $8,600 and the roller for $7,700.
The Sheriff’s Department received 1102 calls for service in February.
Kayela Bennett presented an update on the Harm Reduction Program. The program has been in effect for 18 months. Four main goals are naloxone access; overdose prevention and outreach; providing supplies and education; and providing linkage to treatment and recovery. She listed several outreach activities. The program will be asking the court to budget $35,000 in Opioid Abatement Funds for the 2026/27 Fiscal Year.
Eddie Beahem addressed the court with concerns about motorcycle safety. He said grass and horse manure on the roadways were a safety hazard for riders. He asked the Court to consider an ordinance to deal with the issue. County Attorney Nikki Anthony-Armes said the main problem would be difficulty of enforcement of the ordinance. No action was taken.
