Commissioners scheduled a special meeting to publish and act on a budget amendment after finance reports showed the sheriff's public‑safety fund exceeded adopted budget levels; a finance consultant on the phone said revenue reimbursements for inmate housing have offset some costs but formal action is needed.

The commission voted to terminate two Bourbon County appointees to the Southeast Kansas Mental Health Center board and appointed county commissioners as interim representatives while the county reviews representation; commissioners said the move followed constituent concerns about transparency and executive pay at SEKMHC.

The commission adopted a noise‑limitation resolution using EPA decibel guidelines and directed the county counselor to draft a one‑year moratorium (requested by the planning commission) on utility‑scale power generation, data centers, crypto mining and related uses while zoning and a comprehensive plan are developed.

The Bourbon County Planning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that the County Commissioners adopt a temporary, one‑year moratorium on new utility‑grade energy generation and storage projects (including wind, solar, battery storage), crypto mining, data centers and certain waste‑disposal operations while the county develops a comprehensive plan and zoning code.

The Clark County Board of Education unanimously approved the 2027–28 calendar, geotechnical work for athletic fields (one member recused), construction documents for roof projects, change orders that credited $11,199.45 back to the district, and up to $5,000 funding for students to attend a national Amazing Shake competition. Presentations highlighted district gains on the Kentucky Summative Assessment.

At a December Clark County Board of Education meeting, residents urged review of school performance material over profanity in an RDC production and a parent representative alleged two board members were under criminal investigation; the board chair said the county attorney had no information to confirm that claim.

Commissioners reviewed a draft solar ordinance compiled from other counties and a state agency draft, citing rumors that solar companies are looking to buy land locally and recommending a work session in January to review and refine the draft.

Poe Engineering reported the courthouse clock tower places excessive loads on an aging queen‑post truss; engineer recommended involving a preservation architect and possible steel reinforcement; the upstairs courtroom may be unusable during repairs and tax credits were discussed as an offset.

Presenters from NET Recovery described an FDA‑cleared non‑medication device intended to reduce withdrawal and cravings, reported statewide experience and proposed a pilot of about 50 treatments for Boyle County. Cost per treatment was stated as $5,500; presenters said they are seeking a $250,000 grant and asked the court to consider up to $25,000 in county opioid‑settlement funds if the grant falls short.

Teachers and employees urged the board to adopt paid parental/maternity leave under Kentucky Senate Bill 9; the board conducted a first reading of a proposed sick-leave policy that would offer options to reduce future pension liabilities under KRS 161.155 and requested further budget and legal review.

Officials discussed replacing dispatch-center consoles and adding four towers (from one to five) to bring handheld radio coverage countywide and meet a 95% reliability target; shelters, generators and fuel sources will be installed at each site for redundancy. A completion timeline was not provided.

At its Dec. 8 special meeting the Lisonbee City Council adopted an amendment to sewer rates, reappointed members to local boards, rejected an outdoor venue bid, and approved small change orders and inspection contracts for local projects. The council then went into closed session on real property and litigation.

The council authorized the mayor to sign a Motorola radio/console contract that staff said will move Elizabethtown toward becoming a primary PSAP; the quoted system price was $2.2 million with $850,000 already allocated and a $130,631 signing incentive. The council approved immediate authorization to lock pricing.

The fiscal court approved a conditional early closeout and drawdown of broadband grant funds, pending federal approval: $765,600 payable to Charter and $61,600 reimbursed to Scott County for grant administration, with final action contingent on NIST/NTIA acceptance.

After hours of testimony and sustained debate over wording and mapping, Oldham County Fiscal Court voted 6'to 3 to adopt a revised comprehensive plan that reduces the number of goals and objectives and alters future land-use map categories; opponents warned the changes weaken environmental protections and public participation.

The board agreed to remove and postpone consent items involving school relocations, consolidation of King Elementary and closure of Zachary Taylor, and proposed closures of Liberty Middle and High School, and asked Superintendent Yearwood to provide additional rationale and impact details by Dec. 23 for the Jan. 20 meeting. Community speakers, including a longtime Liberty advocate, urged the board to preserve Liberty High.

Director Steve Hunter presented proposed revisions to zoning articles 2 and 7 to align definitions with state law, adjust in-family conveyance rules, and reduce potential lot fragmentation; committee members asked for more verified parcel data before final action.

Emergency management director Chris Mason told the Fiscal Court the county now has a state‑approved emergency operations plan, expects FEMA reimbursements (including $222,585.50 for three road projects), and urged the creation of a countywide shelter network and EOC mobile expansion to protect thousands living in mobile homes.

Barren County Fiscal Court voted to accept a respondent to be the operator-of-record for a feasibility study of a proposed grain elevator and authorized pursuing agricultural economic-development grant funding; court emphasized no county tax dollars would be used for the study phase.

A revenue task force told the board deferred-maintenance needs may total $2.5 billion and the district must identify $132 million in cuts; public speakers — including enrichment vendors and worker advocates — urged prompt contract approvals and strengthened procurement standards to protect federal funds and worker protections.

Superintendent Dr. Yearwood told the Jefferson County Board of Education that proficiency rates rose in several subjects and graduation remained high, but the district still trails state averages; he urged focus on foundational literacy, attendance, and supports for schools needing additional assistance.

The Woodford County budget and finance committee voted unanimously to recommend the sheriff’s $1.532 million 2026 budget and the county clerk’s $1.202 million 2026 budget to the full fiscal court and approved associated annual order allowances.

The commission approved multiple board appointments and personnel hires, approved 2.8% COLAs for two closed legacy pension plans covering a total of 28 remaining annuitants, heard a first reading of a budget amendment that includes a grant-funded police officer and approved the October financial report; it then voted to enter a closed session under 61.811(g) to discuss a business proposal.

Speakers at public comment said Madison County Haven of Hope has signed to acquire a property and aims to open an emergency overnight shelter within weeks, while nonprofit partners described a housing continuum and volunteer and funding needs.

The Richmond Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 25-27 on second reading to rezone 495 Duncannon Lane (190 acres) from agriculture to heavy industry, citing a $2 million state PDI grant, a city match and plans for utilities and industrial-ready sites.