Thursday, February 26, 2026

The Kentucky Association of Counties, Inc. (KACo) held an executive committee meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, February 26, 2026. This meeting was held at the KACo offices located at 400 Englewood Drive in Frankfort, Ky. and via video teleconference pursuant to proper notice given in accordance with KRS 61.826 and KRS 65.312(3).

The roll was called. The following Directors were present: President Adam O'Nan, Union County Judge/Executive; President-elect; Michael Logsdon, Oldham County Magistrate; 1st Vice President Sean Curry, Green County PVA; 2nd Vice President Jacqalynn Ammer Riley, Grant County Magistrate; and Immediate Past President Dan Mosley, Harlan County Judge/Executive.

Others present included: Jim Henderson, Executive Director/CEO; Tim Sturgill, General Counsel; Karen Basham, Chief Financial Officer; Shellie Hampton, Director of Government Affairs; Jeremy Baird, Director of Insurance; Jennifer Burnett, Chief Innovation Officer; Jesse Penn, Computer Support Specialist; and Sonya Chesser, Executive Assistant to CEO/Director of Administrative Services.

President O'Nan called the meeting to order at 10 a.m.

Motion made by Michael Logsdon, seconded by Sean Curry, to approve the minutes of the January 22, 2026, meeting as presented. Motion carried.

Ms. Basham presented and discussed the following financial reports: statement of financial position, consolidated budget report, FY 2025/26 PAF budget report, and statement of activities for period July 1, 2025 through January 31, 2026. She also presented the credit card reports and the out-of-state travel for the month of January.

Ms. Basham presented and discussed the investment report and security transactions for the month of January 2026. The Committee received a complete electronic copy of the investment report prior to the meeting.

Motion made by Dan Mosley, seconded by Jacqalynn Riley, to acknowledge receipt of the financial as presented. Motion carried.

Motion made by Sean Curry, seconded by Michael Logsdon, to approve the investment report and ratify the security transactions as presented. Motion carried.

Ms. Hampton provided a legislative update.

President O'Nan requested approval to adopt memorial resolutions for former Boone County Sheriff Michael Helmig; former Breathitt County Judge/Executive Charles Cecil Clair; former Calloway County Magistrate Johnny Gingles; former Edmonson County Judge/Executive Donald Doyel; and former Todd County Circuit Court Clerk Jimmy Groves.

Motion made by Sean Curry, seconded by Jacqalynn Riley, to adopt the memorial resolutions as presented. Motion carried.

President O'Nan requested a moment of silence in their memory.

Mr. Henderson, giving the executive director's report, thanked those who attended the NACo Legislative Conference this past week. He said the County Officials Legislative Reception was an outstanding success, with a huge turnout. He reminded the Committee that KACo will host a legislative lunch for all legislators, LRC leadership, and LRC staff on Mar. 11, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Capitol Annex, Room 125. Mr. Henderson also shared that KACo has received eight applications to participate in the Opioid Solutions Network, which is a year-long leadership cohort designed to assist counties in investing their opioid settlement funds. The application deadline is Mar. 6. Additionally, he mentioned that NACo is accepting applications from counties for the NACo Achievement Awards, with a deadline of Mar. 31. He also noted that April is National County Government Month.

Motion made by Jacqalynn Riley, seconded by Michael Logsdon, to go into executive session at 10:26 a.m. pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) for discussions which might lead to the appointment, discipline or dismissal of an individual employee. Motion carried.

Motion made by Jacqalynn Riley, seconded by Michael Logsdon, to return to open session at 10:52 a.m. Motion carried. No action was taken in closed session.

The next meeting is March 26, at 10 a.m.

Motion made by Michael Logsdon, seconded by Sean Curry, to adjourn the meeting at 10:52 a.m. Motion carried.