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The Kentucky Association of Counties, Inc. (KACo) held an executive committee meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 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; Shellie Hampton, Director of Government Affairs; Jennifer Burnett, Chief Innovation Officer; Marie Skinner, Accounting Manager; Brenna Angel, Director of Communications; Sydney Blodgett, Member Engagement Manager; 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 10:09 a.m.
Motion made by Michael Logsdon, seconded by Sean Curry, to approve the minutes of the February 26, 2026, meeting as presented. Motion carried.
Ms. Skinner 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 February 28, 2026. She also presented the credit card reports and the out-of-state travel for the month of February.
Ms. Skinner presented and discussed the investment report and security transactions for the month of February 2026. The Committee received a complete electronic copy of the investment report prior to the meeting.
Motion made by Jacqalynn Riley, seconded by Dan Mosley, to acknowledge receipt of the financial and investment reports and to ratify the security transactions as presented. Motion carried.
Mr. Sturgill stated that KACo issued a request for proposals for auditing services and received one response from Cherry Bekaert LLP. He presented their proposal for consideration, covering four fiscal years starting with the fiscal year ending June 30, 2026. KACo will have the option to renew for an additional four fiscal years upon mutual agreement.
Motion made by Michael Logsdon, seconded by Sean Curry, that the Executive Committee recommend to the KACo Board to accept the audit services proposal of Cherry Bekaert LLP. Motion carried.
Ms. Hampton, providing a legislative update, discussed the current status of KACo's top legislative jail priority-formerly House Bill 557-which is now included in the state's biennial budget.
Mr. Henderson, giving the executive director's report, announced that registration is now open for NACo's Annual Conference & Exposition, scheduled for July 17-20 in Orleans Parish/New Orleans, LA. He also noted that KACo's annual board retreat will take place June 4-5, in Hopkins and Union counties. He asked the Committee to inform Ms. Chesser if they plan to attend and require a room. Mr. Henderson also mentioned that preliminary work for the FY 2026-27 budget is underway, and to expect budgeted increases for KACo services. Additionally, staff is not recommending any changes to the FY 2026-27 county membership dues, which the KACo Board will vote on today. However, he encouraged the Committee to offer recommendations for future adjustments to the dues structure.
Ms. Blodgett provided proposed changes to the County Partner Program for the Committee's information.
The next meeting is April 23, at 10 a.m.
Motion made by Dan Mosley, seconded by Sean Curry, to adjourn the meeting at 10:55 a.m. Motion carried.
