Lecture Notes: Community Meeting and Proclamations

Introduction

• The meeting opened with a salute to the flag and a prayer for wisdom and protection for community members and service members.

Administrative Tasks

• Approval of previous meeting minutes and budget transfers.
• Various motions passed including invoice approvals and proclamations.

Social Work Month Proclamation

• Social work as a profession began in the late 19th century.
• Social workers focus on individual, family, and community well-being.
• 2025 theme: "Social Work Compassion Plus Action."
• Carol County, Kentucky recognizes social workers' efforts in advocacy and empowerment.
• Proclamation made by James H. Lloyd, Judge Executive.

Child Abuse Prevention Proclamation

• Recognition of child abuse reports in the Northern Bluegrass region.
• Emphasis on community involvement to prevent abuse.
• April 2025 proclaimed as National Child Abuse Prevention Month by James David Wilhoy, Judge Executive.
• Importance of community partnerships in child welfare and prevention.

Recognitions

• Recognition of social workers and school counselors for their hard work.
• Special guests included Judge Casey Cheeseman and court administrator Jana Whitten.
• Individual social workers and counselors were acknowledged and presented with gifts.

Community Initiatives

• Announcement of a suitcase drive for foster children.
• Collection points include local banks and the county office.
• Campaign to collect essentials like underwear, socks, and pajamas for foster children.

Financial Reports

• Review of the financial report for February.
• Discussion of ordinances amending administrative code and personnel policy.
• Approval of Warfield Fire Department's 2024 requests.

Energy Savings Contract Discussion

• Consideration of an energy savings contract for county buildings.
• Estimated savings of $54,000 per year plus additional solar credits.
• Discussion focused on the requirements and implications of the contract.

Department Reports

• Solid Waste: Discussion about recycling and environmental concerns.
• Animal Shelter: Report on full capacity.
• Senior Center: Introduction of Silver Sneakers program; discussion on acquiring new transportation.
• Road Department: Updates on road maintenance and repairs.
• Parks and Recreation: Announcement of community support and upcoming activities.

Emergency Management

• Introduction of the new emergency manager and EMS director, Mike Redliff.
• Discussion on upcoming projects and departmental collaborations.

Budget and Upcoming Meetings

• Next fiscal meeting scheduled for April 15th.
• Discussion on the budget process and allocation for county needs.

Community Engagement

• Encouragement for community participation in initiatives and recognition of the hard work done by community members and departments.

Note: The meeting covered a wide range of community and administrative topics, focusing on social work recognition, child abuse prevention, and improvements in county services. The importance of community collaboration and participation was emphasized throughout the meeting.