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The Kentucky Association of Counties (KACo) held an executive committee meeting 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 2020 Ky. Acts ch. 73 sec. 1(8)(b), at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, February 25, 2021.
The roll was called. The following Directors were present via teleconference: President Reagan Taylor, Madison County Judge/Executive; President-elect Phil Sammons, Boyle County Magistrate; 1st Vice President Amy Milliken, Warren Co. Attorney (via video teleconference); 2nd Vice President David Livingston, Scott County Magistrate; and Immediate Past President Gary Moore, Boone County Judge/Executive (via video teleconference).
Others present via teleconference included: Jim Henderson, Executive Director/CEO; Tim Sturgill, General Counsel; Karen Basham, Chief Financial Officer; Jeremy Head, Claims Manager; Jon Sharp, IT Manager; and Sonya Chesser, Chief Administrative Officer/Executive Assistant to CEO.
President Taylor called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.
Motion made by Phil Sammons, seconded by David Livingston, to approve the minutes of the Jan. 28, 2021 meeting as presented. Motion carried.
Mr. Henderson introduced, Jeremy Head, KACo's claim manager, to the board. Mr. Head provided an overview his job duties within the insurance department. He has been a KACo employee since October 2018.
Ms. Basham presented and discussed the following financial reports: statement of financial position as of Jan. 31, 2021; consolidated budget report for period July 1, 2020 through Jan. 1 - 31, 2021; statement of activities for period July 1, 2020 - Jan. 31, 2021; FY 2020/21 PAF budget reports for period July 1, 2010 - Jan. 31, 2021. She also presented the credit card reports for the month of January 2021 and the out of state travel for the month of January.
There was discussion in moving forward in purchasing electronic devices for the purpose of allowing the Committee to view meeting material electronically rather than paper form for in- person meetings.
Ms. Basham presented and discussed the investment report as of Jan. 31, 2021 including the security position changes for the month of January 2021.
Ms. Basham said KACo's investment managers at Central Bank and Conning are available to provide the Committee with an investment update twice a year. Mr. Henderson explained that Central Bank and Conning are qualified and responsible for making investment decisions on behalf of the Association.
Motion made by Amy Milliken, seconded by Phil Sammons, to acknowledge receipt of the financial report, to acknowledge receipt of the investment report and ratify the investment transactions as presented. Motion carried.
President Taylor requested approval of memorial resolutions for Mason Co. Judge/Executive Joe Pfeffer; Rev. Doug Lewis, former Floyd Co. Sheriff; Geoffrey Reid, former Woodford Co. Magistrate; Joe Conn, former Wayne Co. Sheriff; Gary Crafton, former Simpson Co. Coroner; and Albert "Alligator Al" Jones, former Commonwealth Attorney and State Representative
Motion made by Phil Sammons, seconded by David Livingston, to approve the memorial resolutions as presented. Motion carried.
A moment of silence was held in their memory.
Mr. Henderson presented and discussed a resolution to appoint and designate a voting representative at the annual meeting of the KACo Medical Benefits Committee to be held on March 31st at 10 a.m. The Benefits Committee governs various aspects of the KACo health insurance plan and is made up of the KACo Insurance Agency, Inc. Board and one designated representative from each entity that participates in the program with each representative present receiving one vote.
Motion made by David Livingston, seconded by Phil Sammons, to adopt the resolution to appoint and designate Temple Juett as KACo's voting representative at the annual meeting of the KACo Medical Benefits Committee to be held on March 31st. Motion carried.
Mr. Henderson, giving the executive director's report, presented the Committee with a written report. He provided an update on legislation involving broadband, transportation funding and occupational tax. He said KACo's board retreat is scheduled for May 26-28 at Red River Gorge. However, staff will also look for an alternative date in June for the purpose of allowing the number of COVID-19 cases to continue to decline.
President Taylor gave accolades to Judge Moore, along with County Attorneys Stacey Tapke, Martin Hatfield and Mark O'Connell, for their commitment and efforts in advocating for counties in the opioid litigation settlement.
The next meeting will be March 25th at 10 a.m.
Motion made by Phil Sammons, seconded by Amy Milliken, to adjourn the meeting at 11:28 a.m. Motion carried.
