Michelle Hayse receiving her Certificate of Appreciation for her 5 years of employment at Hopkins County Jail from Judge Executive Donald Carroll (L), and Jailer Joe Blue (R)

The Madisonville/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation announced today that   High Tech Chrome Plating, Inc., with operations in Madisonville, has been named Industry of the Month for August in the Economic Development Corporation’s program for enhanced focus on Existing Industry.

Certificate of Appreciation to Carolyn Marks for 20 years of service at Hopkins County Clerk’s Office.  (L-R) Judge Executive Donald Carroll, Carolyn Marks & Clerk Devra Steckler.

The Madisonville/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation announced today that   B & K Wood Products LLC, with operations on Sawmill Road, has been named Industry of the Month for July in the Economic Development Corporation’s program for enhanced focus on Existing Industry.

The Madisonville/Hopkins County Economic Development Corporation announced today that J-Lok USA, with manufacturing facilities in Earlington has been named the inaugural Industry of the Month in the Economic Development Corporation’s program for enhanced focus on Existing Industry.

Certificate of Appreciation – Shawn Wethington – 5 years with Hopkins County Jail.

Check out the Video Tour of Hopkins County.   Please go to  http://hopkinscounty.ky.gov to view. 

Service Pins were awarded at the January 21, 2014 Fiscal Court meeting.  Recipients were: Jeremy Crick - Sheriff's Department 15 Years, Denise Huddleston - Sheriff's Department 5 Years and Lydon Logan - Sheriff's Department 15 Years.

HOPKINS COUNTY FISCAL COURT

SPECIAL MEETING

GOVERNMENT CENTER

NOVEMBER 13, 2013 at 9:00 a.m.

The Special Called Meeting of the Hopkins County Fiscal Court was held at Hopkins County Government Center and was called to order by Hopkins County Judge Executive.   Invocation was given by Magistrate Larry Wilson.   Roll call was taken and a quorum was established with all Magistrates being present except Magistrate Shaun Roberts.  

NEW BUSINESS: A) Resolution 2013-13 – Resolution of Agency Transferring from Non-Hazardous to Hazardous Coverage as defined by KRS 61.592 (1) (b) – Motion to approve by Magistrate Maurice Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Groves. Discussion: Magistrate Larry Wilson asked Sheriff Latham what employees will follow under the Hazardous Coverage and Sheriff Latham stated it was the sworn full service deputies; this does not include part-time Court Bailiffs and office staff.

B) Employee Benefits:   Discussion about Flexible spending – New employees must wait 60 days after employment for flexible spending to begin. Motion by Magistrate Larry Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Toney to approve the waiting of 60 days after employment for flexible spending to begin at the first of the month following the 60 days.   Motion carried.

The Balance in flexible spending as of December 31 of each year will revert back to the County. Motion to approve the rule “if you don’t use it you lose it” for the flexible spending balance of December 31 of each year by Magistrate Larry Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Welch. Motion carried.

Adjournment: Motion to adjourn by Magistrate Larry Wilson and seconded by Magistrate Maurice Wilson.    Motion carried.

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                                                            Donald E. Carroll

                                                            HOPKINS COUNTY JUDGE EXECUTIVE

Close of Court – November 13, 2013

The foregoing minutes were presented by Fiscal Court Reporter Kim Blue, corrected where necessary, and signed by the presiding Judge with the approval of the Magistrates present.

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DEVRA STECKER

HOPKINS COUNTY COURT CLERK