With no surplus auction on the schedule, the Christian County Fiscal Court will soon be taking sealed bids for a black 2008 Dodge Durango from its coroner’s office.
District 3 Magistrate Mark Cansler made the motion, noting it was time to “clear the lot.”
With the bid acceptance set to be advertised in the Kentucky New Era, it’s the second such Durango to be moved in as many years, as a similar 2008 model was moved to surplus and sold at auction in 2019.
District 7 Magistrate Jerry Gilliam asked if there was a considerable register keeping track of the county’s fleet — that’s not Christian County Road Department related. It was noted an insurance schedule has the full and accurate record.
In other news:
— The Christian County Animal Shelter reported the month of August proved strong for the organization. More than $3,300 in designated donations came through the door, while 97 dogs, 50 puppies, 73 cats and 91 kittens found homes. An adoption event will be sponsored at the Christian County Sheriff’s Office from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. on October 23.
— The fiscal court approved the contracts of two new employees at the Christian County Humane Society, as well as five new full-time deputies at the Christian County Jail. One part-time deputy was also approved for the jail. Judge-Executive Steve Tribble noted that the facility is still looking for employees. These full-time deputies will have a starting salary of $29,120.16.
— Magistrates Terry Bowman and Jerry Gilliam have each recently received one unit of county training, and each abstained from their otherwise unanimously approved training incentives.
