Christian County Fiscal Court adjourned with a round of applause Tuesday morning, lauding the three-decade career of Solid Waste Coordinator Jim Fleming.
He’s held a number of positions for the community throughout the years, but has announced his retirement — with Friday being his last on the job.
Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam shared a few words on his farewell.
In other court news:
— Headed into his sophomore year at Hopkinsville High School, Tigers baseball player Layton Lindsey has another note he can add to his resume: judge-executive elect.
Gilliam swore him in, and he had a chance to observe local government near the main chair.
— Magistrates opted to renew their insurance policy at a 14.8% increase, in which the total package including workman’s compensation and earthquake protection will cost $870,622.
Higgins Insurance, Inc. President & CEO Brad Bolinger said with claims at all-time highs in west Kentucky, it was advised to “go out to the market” for a look outside of the fund.
Five markets declined, a position he said that hasn’t been observed in the business since the late 1980’s and 1990’s, when public entity insurance had little to no choice.
Magistrate Russ Guffey said the community’s largest buildings, particularly in the downtown, took up most of the buydown conversation — noting it would take a “catastrophic loss” to outweigh a premium.
— Magistrates also approved second reading of the 2024-25 fiscal year budget, and to keep this year’s flex road funds along with carryover, amounting to around $800,000. Gilliam said this would assist with nearly eight miles of roadwork.
