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The Kentucky Association of Counties, Inc. (KACo) held an executive committee meeting at 11 a.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025. 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 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; Temple Juett, Chief Insurance Officer; Jeremy Baird, Director of Insurance; Shellie Hampton, Director of Government Affairs; Jennifer Burnett, Director of Strategic Operations; Brenna Angel, Associate 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 Mosley called the meeting to order at 11:14 a.m.
Motion made by David Livingston, seconded by Adam O'Nan, to approve the minutes of April 24, 2025, meeting as presented. Motion carried.
President Mosley recognized Clerk Clemons for being an outstanding member serving on the KACo Executive Committee and Board of Directors and for her commitment to not only Grant County and the Kentucky County Clerks Association but also to the KACo membership. He, along with the Executive Committee, wished her well in her future endeavors as she vacates the office of Grant County Clerk at the end of the month. Clerk Clemons stated she has enjoyed serving with the Committee and is grateful for the opportunity to do so. She also expressed appreciation as an elected county official.
Mr. Sturgill 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 April 30, 2025. He also presented the credit card reports for April
2025 and the out-of-state travel report for February and March. There was no out-of-state travel for the month of April.
Mr. Sturgill presented and discussed the investment report for April 2025. There were no security transactions for the month of April. 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.
Mr. Sturgill presented and discussed the Vital Strategies Secondment Agreement, commencing June 1, 2025 and expiring September 30, 2026.
Motion made by David Livingston, seconded by Tabatha Clemons, to approve the Vital Strategies Secondment Agreement and to authorize President Mosley to execute the agreement on behalf of KACo. Motion carried.
President Mosley requested approval to adopt memorial resolutions for Commonwealth's Attorney and former Ballard County Attorney Michael Stacy; former Calloway County Sheriff Larry Roberts; former Meade County Sheriff Joe Greer; and former Trimble County Attorney Bobby Knox True.
Motion made by Michael Logsdon, seconded by Adam O'Nan, to adopt the memorial resolutions as presented. Motion carried.
President Mosley requested a moment of silence in their memory.
Mr. Henderson, giving the executive director's report, introduced KACo's new director of insurance, Jeremy Baird, to the board. Mr. Henderson said KACo has begun a series of listening tours, during which key staff travel to 15 regional sites across the state to hear about the issues most important to county officials. He said three listening sessions have been held so far. Next month, KACo's Annual Strategic Work Session and quarterly board meeting will take place at the Benham Schoolhouse Inn in Harlan County. Mr. Henderson said several KACo board members have registered to attend the upcoming NACo Annual Conference and Exposition to be held July 11-14, in Philadelphia, PA.
Ms. Burnett shared some of the upcoming trainings offered by KACo, including "Keeping your community informed: crisis communication in a disaster" on June 26 at 11 a.m., which will be held virtually; "Senate Bill 63: What counties need to know about street-legal special purpose vehicles" on July 9 at 2 p.m., also virtual; and "Advancing Local Solutions: Best Practices for Opioid Settlement Implementation" scheduled for July 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the KACo office.
Motion made by David Livingston, seconded by Adam O'Nan, to go into executive session pursuant to KRS 61.810(1)(f) at 11:52 a.m. for discussions which might lead to the appointment, discipline or dismissal of an individual employee. Motion carried.
Motion made by Adam O'Nan, seconded by Tabatha Clemons, to return to open session at 12:41 p.m. Motion carried.
The next meeting, originally scheduled for June 18, at 6 p.m. at the Benham Inn Restaurant in Harlan County, will be held at a special time and place at 6:30 p.m. at 120 E. Central Street in Harlan County.
Motion made by Tabatha Clemons, seconded by David Livingston, to adjourn the meeting at 12:42 p.m. Motion carried.
