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The Kentucky Association of Counties, Inc. (KACo) held an executive committee meeting at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 22, 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; 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 10:01 a.m.
Motion made by Michael Logsdon, seconded by Sean Curry, to approve the minutes of the December 18, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025. She also presented the credit card reports for December 2025 and noted that there was no out-of-state travel for the month of December.
Ms. Basham presented and discussed the investment report and security transactions for the month of December 2025. 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 ratify the security transactions as presented. Motion carried.
President O'Nan requested approval to adopt memorial resolutions for former Adair County Sheriff John Murry Ballou, former Christian County Magistrate Mark Wells, former Fleming County Attorney John C. Price, former Jackson County Coroner Melvin "Blue" Lakes, and former Scott County Coroner John Goble.
Motion made by Sean Curry, seconded by Michael Logsdon, 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, encouraged the Committee to attend the County Officials Legislative Reception on Feb. 11 and KACo's sponsored legislative lunch on Mar. 11. He said Ms. Chesser negotiated a $5,500 lower rental rate with the Central Bank Center for KACo's 2029 Annual Conference, along with other concessions. Additionally, he stated that the Kentucky Department of Insurance did not disapprove of the KACo Workers' Compensation Self-Insurance Fund's request to declare a $5 million dividend back to the counties for the 2016-17 policy year. He also noted that the KACo Unemployment Insurance Board is considering similar actions.
Mr. Henderson also provided a legislative update and said that the KACo Board of Directors will hold a special meeting tomorrow at 11 a.m. to discuss KACo's position on pending legislation. Motion made by Jacqalynn Riley, seconded by Sean Curry, to adjourn the meeting at 11 a.m. Motion carried.
