Fiscal court recognizes football team, new KSP troopers
Lawrence County Attorney-Elect Johnny Osborne introduced himself to the Lawrence County Fiscal Court during its Dec. 22 meeting. BSN photo/Lilly Adkins
By Lilly Adkins
BSN Associate Editor
LOUISA — The Lawrence County Fiscal Court last week recognized students for their sports accomplishments and men from Lawrence County who recently graduated to become state police troopers.
During its Nov. 22 meeting, the court unanimously approved a proclamation for the Louisa Middle School 8th grade football team, which recently won a state championship. Magistrate Mike Halcomb made a motion to approve the proclamation, which was seconded by Magistrate Rick Blackburn, with all in favor.
“They did a good job,” Judge-Executive Phillip Carter said. “We are proud of our kids.”
Carter also recognized Lawrence County High School’s football team and the cheerleaders.
“They’ve done real good in their season, and they are district champs,” Carter said. “They’ve done good in sports, and I want to recognize them.”
Carter also recognized Chase Coverdale, Brett Criswell and Zachary Wright, all of Lawrence County, for graduating from the Kentucky State Police Training Academy.
Both Criswell and Wright also earned associate degrees in general occupational and technical studies from the Bluegrass Community and Technical College during their 24 weeks at the training academy.
Carter pointed out too that all three were assigned to KSP Post 14 in Ashland.
In other business, the court unanimously approved a Nurse Practitioner Appreciation proclamation.
Carter also told court members that former Emergency Management Director Chris Cox had gotten a job with the state, and he appointed Travis Hughes to the position, which they unanimously approved.
Carter said the court needed to approve a Pinehill Cemetery plot increase due to expenses. He said a single plot would be $950 and a double would be $1,700, which he said is cheaper than most places.
The fiscal court unanimously approved a resolution for the Blaine Volunteer Fire Department.
The court also unanimously approved the sheriff’s 2023 maximum salaries for deputies and assistants. Lawrence County Sheriff Chuck Jackson said that salaries are the same as the previous year and was the maximum that could be paid.
The fiscal court also approved the sheriff’s 2023 budget, with a motion from Blackburn, a second by Halcomb, with all in favor. Jackson said that the budget was also the same as the previous year.
In addition, the court unanimously approved the sheriff’s 2023 state advancement after Jackson explained it was money borrowed through the state that was paid back with money collected from taxes.
The court voted unanimously to bid E911 mapping. Lawrence County Clerk Chris Jobe said that it hadn’t been done in three years and it has to be done.
Newly elected Lawrence County Attorney Johnny Osborne introduced himself to the court as did his assistant, Josh Puckett.
In other business, the fiscal court unanimously approved the minutes of the Oct. 18 meeting, the first reading of budget amendment #2, the treasurer’s request, the bills and the treasurer’s report.