Caldwell County Fiscal Court magistrates approved the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget on second reading and a mileage rate increase during Tuesday morning’s meeting.
Judge-Executive Larry Curling presented the $9.2 million budget that includes a general fund of more than $3.33 million.
click to download audioCurling also presented the mileage rate increase.
click to download audioMagistrates also approved the recycle center’s surplus which includes an old mower and box trailer.
Fiscal Court also recognized Sheriff Stan Hudson who announced Monday he is retiring effective July 1st. Judge Curling said they will host a retirement reception for Sheriff Hudson on Wednesday at the courthouse.
click to download audioDuring magistrates’ comments, District 1 Magistrate Elbert Bennett wants drivers in Caldwell County to be mindful that the Kentucky National Guard is hauling water to Marion on KY 902 West and KY 70 through Fredonia.
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Caldwell County Emergency Management Director Joey McCaslin also relayed a message from Fire Chief Brent Francis about being extremely careful to avoid being injured or sparking a fire when shooting off fireworks on July 4th. McCaslin said the fire chief’s 15-year old grandson got hit in the eye by a bottle rocket over the weekend.
click to download audioAnyone interested in addressing the fiscal court at its next meeting on Tuesday, July 12th, should contact Judge Curling’s office no later than noon on Friday, July 8th to be added to the agenda.
