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The Kentucky Association of Counties held a special Board of Directors' meeting at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 400 Englewood Drive in Frankfort, Kentucky.
The roll was called. The following Directors were present: President Elbert Bennett, Caldwell Co. Magistrate; Jodi Albright, Laurel Co. Attorney; Kevin Corman, Jessamine Co. Sheriff; Todd Cooper, Ballard Co. Judge/Executive; Randy Dial, Casey Co. Judge/Executive; Casey Ellis, Owen Co. Judge/Executive; Larry Foxworthy, Fleming Co. Judge/Executive; Gary Gardner, Hart Co. Magistrate; Orbrey Gritton, Anderson Co. Judge/Executive; Jeff Hancock, Franklin Co. Clerk; Greg Helton, Knox Co. Circuit Court Clerk; Steve Henry, Webster Co. Judge/Executive; Michael Logsdon, Oldham Co. Magistrate; Mike Malone, Carter Co. Judge/Executive; Amy Milliken, Warren Co. Attorney; Gary Moore, Boone Co. Judge/Executive; David Nicholson, Jefferson Co. Circuit Court Clerk; Sue Carole Perry, Shelby Co. Clerk; Phil Sammons, Boyle Co. Magistrate; Rick Stiltner, Menifee Co. Judge/Executive; Reagan Taylor, Madison Co. Judge/Executive; Tommy Turner, LaRue Co. Judge/Executive; David Voegele, Oldham Co. Judge/Executive; and Mike Welsh, Metcalfe Co. PVA.
Others present were: Jim Henderson, Deputy Director; Tim Sturgill, General Counsel; Sonya Chesser, Executive Assistant/Events Manager.
President Bennett called the meeting to order at 1:37 p.m.
Squire Gardner gave the invocation.
President Bennett led the Pledge of Allegiance.
President Bennett recognized new board member Greg Helton, president of the Kentucky Circuit Court Clerks Association.
Motion made by Mike Logsdon, seconded by Orbrey Gritton, to go into closed session at 1:41 p.m. to conduct a discussion or hearing which might lead to the appointment, discipline or dismissal of an individual employee as authorized by KRS 61.810(1)(f). Motion carried.
Motion made by Orbrey Gritton, seconded by Tommy Turner, to return to open session at 2:32 p.m. Motion carried.
Motion made by Orbrey Gritton, seconded by Michael Logsdon, to enter into a twelve month agreement, as outlined in closed session by the executive committee, naming Jim Henderson as KACo executive director/CEO with performance based parameters, in which the board will be advised of. Motion carried with unanimous consent by board members that were present.
Judge Gritton said he appreciated the work of the KACo Executive Committee.
Mr. Henderson said he appreciated the confidence and support. He said KACo is a great organization and he looks forward to serving in his new role.
President Bennett thanked Ms. Chesser for her leadership over the past few months and working collectively with Ms. Basham, Mr. Sturgill, and Mr. Henderson to carry out the day to day operations. The board applauded those efforts.
Motion made by Orbrey Gritton, seconded by Mike Malone, to adjourn the meeting at 2:39 p.m. Motion carried.
