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The Kentucky Association of Counties, Inc. (KACo) held an executive committee meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, February 20, 2025. This meeting was held 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 Dan Mosley, Harlan County Judge/Executive; President-elect Adam O'Nan, Union County Judge/Executive; 1st Vice President Michael Logsdon, Oldham County Magistrate; 2nd Vice President Tabatha Clemons, Grant County Clerk; and Immediate Past President David Livingston, Scott County Magistrate.
Others present included: Jim Henderson, Executive Director/CEO; Tim Sturgill, General Counsel; Karen Basham, Chief Financial Officer; Temple Juett, Director of Insurance and Business; Shellie Hampton, Director of Government Affairs; Jennifer Burnett, Director of Strategic Operations; and Sonya Chesser, Executive Assistant to CEO/Director of Administrative Services.
President Mosley called the meeting to order at 11:02 a.m.
Motion made by Adam O'Nan, seconded by David Livingston, to approve the minutes of December 19, 2024, meeting as presented. Motion carried.
Ms. Basham presented and discussed the following financial reports: statement of financial position, consolidated budget report, FY 2024/25 PAF budget report, and statement of activities for period July 1, 2024 through January 31, 2025. She also presented the credit card reports and out of state travel report for January 2025.
Ms. Basham presented and discussed the investment report for December 2024 and January 2025. There were no security transactions for January. The Committee received an electronic copy of the full monthly investment report.
Motion made by Adam O'Nan, seconded by Tabatha Clemons, to acknowledge receipt of the financial and investment reports as presented. Motion carried.
Ms. Hampton, giving a legislative update, said the County Officials Legislative Reception held on Feb. 12, was a tremendous success. She discussed legislative bills affecting county government, including HB 253, as it relates to the collection of local business taxes and fees; SB 186, as it relates to the levy of an ad valorem tax rate; HB 160, as it relates to manufactured housing; HJR 46, relating to a list of county priority road projects; and HB 712, as it relates to the compensation for coroners and deputy coroners including reimbursement for expenses and training incentives. She said SB 110, an act relating to short-term rentals, and HB 213, an act relating to sanctuary policies, are not expected to pass.
President Mosley presented memorial resolutions for former Allen County Jailer Larry Piper; Bell County Jailer Robin Venable; former Bourbon County Judge/Executive Don Foley; former Madison County Magistrate Bill Strong; former Rowan County Clerk Jean Bailey; former Rowan County Judge/Executive Jim Nickell; and former Woodford County Judge/Executive Joe Gormley.
President Mosley asked for a moment of silence in memory of these individuals.
Motion made by David Livingston, seconded by Adam O'Nan, to approve the memorial resolutions as presented. Motion carried.
Mr. Henderson, presenting the executive director report, said roughly 550 people attended the County Officials Legislative Reception including fifty-nine legislators. He said the 2025 NACo Annual Conference and Exposition will take place July 11-14 in Philadelphia, PA with registration opening soon. He announced the application deadline for the national search for the Director of Insurance position closes next Friday. Mr. Henderson also noted that KACo will sponsor a legislative lunch at the Capitol Annex on Mar. 6 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Ms. Burnett said KACo is encouraging counties to apply for the 2025 NACo Achievement Award. This awards program recognizes innovative county government programs across 18 categories, providing an opportunity to showcase best practices and solutions. Deadline to apply is Mar. 31, 2025.
Motion made by Adam O'Nan, seconded by Tabatha Clemons, to adjourn the meeting at 12:13 p.m. Motion carried.
