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Pickett’s Chapel Dinner set for Saturday

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Pickett’s Chapel will have its annual country ham supper April 2, from 5-8 p.m. Donations only and take out orders are available.
 
The church is located at 3047 Portland Road in the Portland/Milltown community. For more information, call 270-378-5349 or 270-634-1354.

Adair County School Board meets April 22

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BOARD AGENDA

APRIL 22, 2021

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

ADAIR COUNTY BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM

6:00 P.M.

**Meeting called to order**

***Superintendent Dr. Stephens and Adair County Board Members will open the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance***

***Prayer***

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  1. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

 

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  1. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
  1. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
  1. APPROVAL OF PAY APP #6 FOR JENKINS-ESSEX CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ADAIR COUNTY PRIMARY CENTER PRESCHOOL ADDITION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $89,340.00
  1. APPROVAL OF PAY APP #3 FOR JENKINS-ESSEX CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ADAIR COUNTY SOFTBALL/BASEBALL ADDITION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $103,850.00
  1. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #1 TO DIRECT PURCHASE ORDER FOR NUCOR/VULCRAFT WHICH CANCELS THEIR CONTRACT OUT TO $0—JOISTS AND DECKING ARE NO LONGER BEING USED DUE TO PRICE AND TIMELINE
  1. APPROVAL OF A LETTER FROM JENKINS-ESSEX EXPLAINING THE ABOVE CHANGE ORDER TO DIRECT PURCHASE ORDER FOR NUCOR/VULCRAFT AND CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE JENKINS-ESSEX CONTRACT
  1. APPROVAL OF CHANGE ORDER #2 TO THE JENKINS-ESSEX CONTRACT WHICH ADDS THE AMOUNT FOR PRE-TAX MATERIALS FROM DE-AM-RON IN THE AMOUNT OF $7,483.00.00
  1. APPROVAL OF THE ADAIR COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION SCHOOL FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SUMMER FEEDING PROGRAM THROUGH 2021
  1. APPROVAL TO ACCEPT BIDS FOR THE SERVING LINES FOR ADAIR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AND ADAIR COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
  1. APPROVAL TO DECLARE TECHNOLOGY ITEMS AS JUNK FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING
  1. APPROVAL FOR ACHS CHOIR TO TRAVEL TO ORLANDO, FLORIDA, DECEMBER 2021, PENDING COVID RESTRICTIONS
  1. APPROVAL OF THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL ACTIVITY FUNDS BUDGET
  2. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PERSONNEL ACTION

REGULAR AGENDA

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Renae Smith
  1. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UPDATE – Steve Burton
  1. APPROVAL OF BOYS BASKETBALL SHOOTING MACHINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $4,400.00 TO $4,800.00 – Dr. Stephens
  1. APPROVAL TO INCREASE STIPEND FOR BAND DIRECTOR FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR AND AN INCREASE IN STIPEND AND WORK DAYS FOR THE ASSISTANT BAND DIRECTOR FOR THE 2021–2022 SCHOOL YEAR – Dr. Stephens
  1. DISCUSSION/APPROVAL OF BOARD ATTORNEY FOR SCHOOL YEAR JULY 1, 2021-June 30 2022 – -Renae Smith
  1. APPROVAL TO APPROVE THE TENTATIVE BUDGET FOR THE 2021-2022 – Renae Smith
  1. APPROVAL OF THE COMPREHENSIVE IMPROVEMENT PLAN FOR THE ADAIR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR. – -PHYLLIS CURRY
  1. APPROVAL OF THE NTI LEARNING PLAN FOR THE ADAIR COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT FOR THE 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR. – PHYLLIS CURRY
  1. ADJOURNMENT

 

Extension District Board to meet March 30

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There will be a Extension District Board meeting on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at 5:30 pm CT. This will be an in-person meeting; however, there will be a zoom option if necessary for anyone.

Contact Tony Rose if you plan to attend in person so that social distancing guidelines may be followed or would like to access the meeting by zoom . Email trose@uky.edu.

 

Fiscal Court budget committee too meet March 24

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The Adair County Fiscal Court Budget Committee will meet Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 7:00 A.M. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Suite 1, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend. Masks will be mandatory.

 

Adair Fiscal Court will meet tonight

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Tuesday, March 9, 2021

AGENDA

ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT

REGULAR CALLED MEETING

MARCH 9, 2021 @ 6:00 P.M.

ADAIR COUNTY JIM BLAIR CENTER

901 HUDSON STREET, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY 42728

 

                   PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRAYER

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  • Regular Called Meeting – February 23, 2021
  1. DISBURSEMENTS

 

  1. REPORTS

 

A.) SHERIFF’S REPORT

B.) ROAD DEPARTMENT REPORT

C.) G.R.A.S. REPORT

D.) COMMITTEE REPORTS

E.)   JAIL REPORT

 

  1. TREASURER

 

  • TREASURER’S REPORT

 

  1. BUDGET AMENDMENTS

 

  1. BUDGET TRANFERS

A.) LINE TO LINE TRANSFERS

B.) FUND TO FUND TRANSFERS

 

  1. COURT ORDERS
  2. READING OF ROADS
  3. ACTION ITEMS:
  4. A) NEAL GOLD – HOSPITAL DISTRICT UPDATE
  5. B) EXTENSION BOARD APPOINTMENT
  6. C) DISCUSSION/PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR THE HHW/ESCRAP GRANT
  7. D) DISCUSSION/PERMISSION TO APPLY FOR A RECYCLING GRANT
  8. E) HEALTH INSURANCE/BENEFITS DISCUSSION
  9. F) RECIND MOTION ALLOWING SHERIFF TO RECEIVE EXCESS FEE FUNDS
  10. G) 911 SECOND READING OF ORDINANCE AMENDING DISPATCHER AGE QUALIFICATIONS
  11. H) 2021 JAIL BUDGET
  12. I) COURTHOUSE DISCUSSION
  13. J) ROAD SIDE CLEANUP DISCUSSION

 

  1. OTHER BUSINESS
  2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  3. ADJOURN

 

This meeting will be open to the public and following all guidelines for social distancing set by the Governor. There will be NO Facebook Live.

ACES SBDMC will meet March 9

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Adair County Elementary School’s regularly scheduled School-Based Decision Making Council meeting will be held Tuesday, March 9 at 4 p.m.  The meeting will be held at the school and is open to the public.

Adair fiscal court will meet Tuesday, Feb. 23

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The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in regular called session Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at 4:00 P.M. CT located at 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend.

 

AGENDA

ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT

REGULAR CALLED MEETING

FEBRUARY 23, 2021 @ 4:00 P.M.

ADAIR COUNTY JIM BLAIR CENTER

901 HUDSON STREET, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY 42728

 

 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRAYER

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. Special Called Meeting – February 9, 2021

 

  1.        DISBURSEMENTS

 

  1. TREASURER

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

 

  1. BUDGET AMENDMENTS

 

  1. BUDGET TRANFERS

A.)        LINE TO LINE TRANSFERS

B.)        FUND TO FUND TRANSFERS

 

  1. COURT ORDERS
  2. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  3. ADJOURN

 

This meeting will be open to the public as of now following all guidelines set by the Governor. This meeting will also be live streamed on the Adair County Fiscal Court Facebook Page for all to view since a restriction limit is under effect.

The Southern Heirs Quartet will sing Feb. 28

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The Southern Heirs Quartet will be Singing at Temple Hill Community, located at the corner of Helms Landing road and Temple Hill Church Road in Jamestown on Sunday, Feb. 28.  Service starts at 10 a.m. cst with singing and Bro. Phillip Miller bringing the message. Everyone is welcome.

School Board Meeting Rescheduled to Monday

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The Regular Monthly School Board Meeting will be postponed to Monday, February 22, 2021 due to uncertain weather conditions. 

There will be a working session beginning at 5:15 PM Monday evening prior to the Special Called Board Meeting and doors will open to the public at 5:45 PM with the Special Called Meeting starting at 6 PM.  The meeting will be  open to the public with social distancing guidelines in place.

BOARD AGENDA

FEBRUARY 21, 2021

SPECIAL CALLED SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

ADAIR COUNTY BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM

6:00 P.M.

**Meeting called to order**

***Superintendent Dr. Stephens and Adair County Board Members will open the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance***

***Prayer***

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  2. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

CONSENT AGENDA

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  1. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
  1. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
  1. DISCUSS APPROVAL OF PAY APP #4 FOR JENKINS-ESSEX CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ADAIR COUNTY PRIMARY CENTER PRESCHOOL ADDITION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,399.00
  1. DISCUSS APPROVAL OF PAY APP #1 FOR JENKINS-ESSEX CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ADAIR COUNTY SOFTBALL/BASEBALL ADDITION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,286.00
  1. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL SAFETY PROJECTS THROUGH SCHOOL SECURITY FUNDS GRANT
  1. APPROVAL TO DECLARE TECHNOLOGY ITEMS AS JUNK FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING
  1. APPROVAL OF 2021-2022 SBDM ALLOCATION1
  1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PERSONNEL ACTION

 

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REGULAR AGENDA

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Renae Smith
  1. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UPDATE – Steve Burton
  1. GAP REPORT PRESENTED BY EACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
  • ADAIR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
  • ADAIR COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • ADAIR COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • ADAIR COUNTY PRIMARY CENTER
  1. APPROVAL OF 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR—Robbie Harmon
  1. APPROVAL OF STUDENT TEACHER AGREEMENT WITH CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY
  1. ADJOURNMENT

 

 

Upcoming Fiscal Court meetings moved to Jim Blair Center

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The Adair County Fiscal Court voted to do a change of venue for the following regular Fiscal Court meetings due to COVID restrictions and public attendance. The following Fiscal court meetings will be held at the Jim Blair Center located at 901 Hudson Street, Columbia, KY 42728. The following meetings will be open to the public.

  • February 23, 2021-4:00 P.M. CST
  • March 9, 2021-6:00 P.M. CST
  • March 30, 2021-4:00 P.M. CST
  • April 13, 2021-6:oo P.M. CST
  • April 27, 2021-4:00 P.M. CST
  • May 11, 2021-6:00 P.M. CST
  • May 25, 2021-4:00 P.M. CST
  • June 8, 2021-6:00 P.M. CST
  • June 29, 2021-4:00 P.M. CST

Adair County School Board to meet Feb. 18

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BOARD AGENDA

FEBRUARY 18, 2021

REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING

ADAIR COUNTY BOARD CONFERENCE ROOM

6:00 P.M.

**Meeting called to order**

***Superintendent Dr. Stephens and Adair County Board Members will open the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance***

***Prayer***

***Swearing in of two Board Members*** 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  1. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA

  

CONSENT AGENDA

 

  1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
  1. APPROVAL OF TREASURER’S REPORT
  1. APPROVAL OF PAYMENT OF BILLS
  1. DISCUSS APPROVAL OF PAY APP #4 FOR JENKINS-ESSEX CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ADAIR COUNTY PRIMARY CENTER PRESCHOOL ADDITION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $20,399.00
  1. DISCUSS APPROVAL OF PAY APP #1 FOR JENKINS-ESSEX CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ADAIR COUNTY SOFTBALL/BASEBALL ADDITION PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $21,286.00
  1. APPROVAL OF SCHOOL SAFETY PROJECTS THROUGH SCHOOL SECURITY FUNDS GRANT
  1. APPROVAL TO DECLARE TECHNOLOGY ITEMS AS JUNK FOR DISPOSAL OR RECYCLING
  1. APPROVAL OF 2021-2022 SBDM ALLOCATIONS
  1. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF PERSONNEL ACTION

 _____________________________________________________________________________________________

REGULAR AGENDA

 

  1. SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT
  1. PUBLIC COMMENTS
  1. APPROVAL OF MONTHLY FINANCIAL STATEMENTS – Renae Smith
  1. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS UPDATE – Steve Burton
  1. GAP REPORT PRESENTED BY EACH SCHOOL PRINCIPAL:
  • ADAIR COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
  • ADAIR COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
  • ADAIR COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
  • ADAIR COUNTY PRIMARY CENTER
  1. APPROVAL OF 2021-2022 SCHOOL CALENDAR—Robbie Harmon
  1. APPROVAL OF STUDENT TEACHER AGREEMENT WITH CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY
  1. ADJOURNMENT

Jail Committee meeting reschedules for Monday, Feb. 15 at 8 a.m.

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The Adair County Fiscal Court Jail Committee will be rescheduling the Jail Committee meeting from Thursday, February 11, 2021 to Monday, February 15, 2021 at 8:00 A.M. CT due to the chance of inclement weather. The meeting will still be held in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend. Face masks will be mandatory and all COVID restrictions set by the Governor will be enforced.

Fiscal Court Jail Committee will meet Feb. 11

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Monday, Feb. 8, 2021:

The Adair County Fiscal Court Jail Committee will meet Thursday, February 11, 2021 at 9:00 A.M. CT in the basement of the Adair County Annex building located at 424 Public Square, Columbia, KY 42728. The public is invited to attend. Mask will be mandatory to enter the building and all COVID regulations put in place by the Governor will be enforced.

Fiscal court meets Tuesday, Feb. 9

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Meeting Moved to Blair Center

The Adair County Fiscal Court will meet in special called session Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021 at 6 p.m. CT at 901 Hudson St., Columbia, KY 42728. This meeting will be open to the public. Face masks will be mandatory and all COVID restrictions set by the Governor will be enforced.

AGENDA

ADAIR COUNTY FISCAL COURT

SPECIAL CALLED MEETING

FEBRUARY 9, 2021 @ 6:00 P.M.

ADAIR COUNTY JIM BLAIR CENTER

901 HUDSON STREET, COLUMBIA, KENTUCKY 42728

  

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

PRAYER

CALL TO ORDER

ROLL CALL

 

  1. APPROVAL OF AGENDA
  2.         APPROVAL OF MINUTES

 

  1. Special Called Meeting – February 2, 2021

 

  1.        DISBURSEMENTS

 

  1. A.)  SHERIFF’S REPORT

B.)  ROAD DEPARTMENT REPORT

C.)  G.R.A.S. REPORT

D.)  COMMITTEE REPORTS

E.)   JAIL REPORT

 

  1.         TREASURER

 

  1. TREASURER’S REPORT

 

  1. BUDGET AMENDMENTS

 

  1. BUDGET TRANFERS

A.)        LINE TO LINE TRANSFERS

B.)        FUND TO FUND TRANSFERS

 

  1. COURT ORDERS
  2. READING OF ROADS
  3. ACTION ITEMS:

 

  1. AMENDMENT TO 911 POLICY & PROCEDURES DISPATCHER QUALIFICATIONS.
  2. 911 PT-NEW HIRES
  3. JUDICIAL CENTER HVAC/BOILER BIDS DISCUSSION AND AWARDING
  4. SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING CENTER DISCUSISONS
  5. FISCAL COURT TIME/VENUE CHANGES
  6. REVENUE OPTIONS DISCUSSION WITH PUBLIC COMMENTS

 

  1. ADJOURN

 This meeting will be open to the public as of now following all guidelines set by the Governor. This meeting will also be live streamed on the Adair County Fiscal Court Facebook Page for all to view since a restriction limit is under effect.

 

Planning and Zoning Board will have a meeting Feb. 11 at City Hall

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Please be advised the City of Columbia Planning and Zoning Board will hold a Public Hearing on Thursday, February 11 at 6:10 p.m. in City Hall.

The purpose of the Public Hearing is to consider the following:

  1. Request for zone change from R1 (Low Density Residential) to C2 Highway Oriented Commercial for a lot located at 614 Fairground Street (PVA Map No. 000-04-06-001.00). The purpose is to be able to explore development and sale options. Property owned by Easton Bryant.

The hearing is open to the public.

 

Webinar will help family address decisions affected by dementia

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DEMENTIA CONVERSATIONS

A webinar will offer tips on how to have honest and caring conversations with family members about: deciding when to stop driving, going to the doctor, making legal and financial decisions and reducing stress by building a strong care team.

The webinar will be held on Thursday, Feb. 4  from noon-1pm CDT.  Registration is required by calling 1-800-272-3900 .

The program is provided by the Alzheimer’s Association

Hospital district meeting is Tuesday, Jan. 26

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ADAIR COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Regular Meeting Agenda

6:30 p.m. CDT

January 26, 2021

This meeting will be virtual. Here is the sign-on information:

Join Zoom Meeting

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/79401499447?pwd=S0ltckc1MDZ0NytOanJzc3V1Rk9Bdz09

Meeting ID: 794 0149 9447

Passcode: 9a31zi

  1. Call to Order: Neal Gold, Chairman
  1. Approval of Minutes: Regular Scheduled Meeting October 27, 2020
  1. Financial Report: Tammy Curry
  1. 2020 Audit: Shirley Buckner
  1. Administrator Report: Neal Gold
    1. D&O insurance
    2. Farmers National Bank’s request for Net Revenue payments
  2. Adjourn

Library announces re-opening hours

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Monday, Jan. 25, 2021:

The Adair County Public Library will re-open to in person visits beginning Feb. 1. Hours will be 8 a.m. – 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Services offered will be book browsing and check out, copy, fax and computer use. We ask that you limit your visits to 30 minutes or less.

We will also continue to offer curbside services

For more information please call 270-384-2472.

LCDHD Board of Directors to meet Feb. 4

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Monday, Jan. 25, 2021
From Lake Cumberland District Health Department:
On February 4th at 1:00 PM EST, there will be a Board of Directors meeting of the Adair County Health Department. The meeting will be held virtually with no physical location.  Board members will participate via Zoom and will remote into the meeting.  The meeting will be simulcast live over YouTube in an effort to assure we do not violate any Open Records Laws. The public is invited to watch live via our YouTube channel. Here is a link to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/LCDHDPublicHealth.

Fiscal Court Meeting Moved to Blair Center

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Public Comments,  Possible Action on Tax Part of Agenda

The Adair County Fiscal Court meeting has been moved to the Jim Blair Recreation Center, 901 Hudson St., Columbia.

The meeting will begin at 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 26.

Members of the court have been discussing a need to increase revenue and could possibly vote on a first reading to add an insurance premium tax or occupational tax. The meeting is being held at the Blair Center to allow members of the community to attend, hear comments about the county’s financial situation, and to make comments. “Revenue options discussion with possible action and public comments” is a topic on the agenda.

The meeting will be held following social distancing guidelines but will be open to the public. It will also be available online on the Adair County Fiscal Court Facebook page.