FRANKLIN COUNTY FISCAL COURT
VIDEO TELECONFERENCE
APRIL 1, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
Franklin County Fiscal Court met on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. The meeting was streamed live by Frankfort Plant Board, cable channel 10, Franklin County Fiscal Court’s Official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/fcfcky, and Franklin County Fiscal Court’s Official YouTube channel, www.tinyurl.com/fcfcky. The meeting was made available for video teleconference (VTC) participation with the primary location and public observation area in the Fiscal Court Conference Room located at 321 West Main Street.
The meeting was called to order at 5:02 p.m. with Judge Michael Mueller presiding. The following members of the Fiscal Court were present: Squire Sherry Sebastian, Squire J.W. Blackburn, Squire Kelly Dycus, Squire Mike Harrod, Squire Richard Tanner, and Squire Eric Whisman. County Attorney Max Comley was in attendance.
- Work Session:
- •Public Comments (*We are unable to take any public comments regarding the approval or disapproval of planning and zoning zone changes.)
- Child Abuse Prevention Month Proclamation
- Road Department Update
- Judges Report
The voting meeting was called to order at 6:39 p.m., with Judge Michael Mueller presiding. The following members of the Fiscal Court were present: Squire Sherry Sebastian, Squire J.W. Blackburn, Squire Kelly Dycus, Squire Mike Harrod, Squire Richard Tanner, and Squire Eric Whisman. County Attorney Max Comley was in attendance.
Following roll call, a motion by Squire Sebastian, seconded by Squire Harrod, for authorization to approval of minutes from the special meeting of March 25, 2026. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Sebastian, seconded by Squire Dycus, for authorization to approve the agreement with the Kentucky Department of Corrections regarding House Bill 556 program. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Sebastian, seconded by Squire Tanner, for authorization to approve the extended protection warranty contract for generators with Boyd Company. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Sebastian, seconded by Squire Blackburn, for authorization to receive reports for the 2026-2027 Plan of Work, and 2026-2027 Annual Budget from the Franklin County Conservation District. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Tanner, seconded by Squire Harrod, for authorization to receive the Franklin County Cooperative Extension Office Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Sebastian, seconded by Squire Dycus, for authorization to approve the Statement of Work Open Enrollment Rework with Paycor. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Harrod, seconded by Squire Dycus, for authorization to approve the interlocal cooperation agreement to provide for the construction and operation of The Forks of Elkhorn Sewer Collection System Project. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, and Whisman. Judge Mueller abstained. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Dycus, seconded by Squire Harrod, for authorization to approve to authorize up to $247,590 in Fiscal Court funds to be used for completion of the Forks of Elkhorn Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension Project. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, and Whisman. Judge Mueller abstained. Motion passed.
First reading was given of amendment #4 to Ordinance #4-2025 Relating to Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026.
Motion by Squire Sebastian, seconded by Squire Blackburn, for authorization to receive Treasurer’s Report. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Sebastian, seconded by Squire Blackburn, for authorization to approve Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2025-2026. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
No motion was offered to deny a claim and bills were ordered to be paid.
Motion by Squire Sebastian, seconded by Squire Dycus, for authorization to go into closed session, per KRS 61.810 (1), (c), discussions of proposed or pending litigation against or on behalf of the public agency. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Sebastian, seconded by Squire Harrod, for authorization to return to open session. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Whisman, seconded by Squire Tanner, for authorization to adjourn. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed. (Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.)