FRANKLIN COUNTY FISCAL COURT
VIDEO TELECONFERENCE
SEPTEMBER 2, 2026, 5:00 P.M.
REGULAR MEETING
Franklin County Fiscal Court met on Wednesday, September 2, 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 work session was called to order at 5:08 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.)
- Road Department Update
- Judges Report
The voting meeting was called to order at 6:53 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 approve the minutes from the special meeting of August 26, 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 minutes from the regular meeting of August 26, 2026. Voting in favor of the motion were Squire Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Harrod, seconded by Squire Sebastian, for authorization to approve the amended Franklin County Regional Jail Policy and Procedure. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Dycus, seconded by Squire Tanner, for authorization to receive the Franklin County Paul Sawyier Public Library 2026 Tax Rates. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Dycus, seconded by Squire Blackburn, for authorization to receive the Elkhorn Water District Independent Auditor’s Report for Years ended December 31, 2025, and 2024. 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 issue Request for Quotes for Land Surveys Services for properties participating in the NRCS Buyout Program. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed.
Motion by Squire Blackburn, seconded by Squire Dycus, for authorization to utilize funds to add batting cages, epoxy, concrete, turf, concrete dye, and IT equipment to the Lakeview Softball Complex. 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, to table until further notice for authorization to approve a Resolution relating to the 2026 Franklin County Tax Rates for Insurance Capital to be used for General Government Services. 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 Sebastian, for authorization to approve a #32-2026 Resolution relating to the 2026 Franklin County Tax Rates for Bank Deposits to be used for General Government Services. 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 a #33-2026 Resolution relating to the 2026 Franklin County Tax Rates for Real and Personal Property, Aircraft/Watercraft (Non-Commercial) and 2027 Tax Rates for Motor Vehicle and Watercraft. 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 approve Budget Transfers for Fiscal Year 2026-2027 as amended. 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 Treasurer’s Report. 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 Blackburn, for authorization to go into closed session, per KRS 61.810 (1), (b), (f) Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by a public agency; discussions or hearings which might lead to the appointment, discipline, or dismissal of an individual employee. 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 Harrod, seconded by Squire Dycus, for authorization to hire Anna Barge as an Assistant Director of Planning and Zoning. 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 adjourn. Voting in favor of the motion were Squires Sebastian, Blackburn, Dycus, Harrod, Tanner, Whisman, and Judge Mueller. Motion passed. (Meeting adjourned at 6:57 p.m.)