The Casey County Fiscal Court met in regular session Monday. 

The meeting started off with a monthly activity report by Sheriff Chad Weddle...
 

At the last meeting of the Fiscal Court, Casey County Corner Kurt Demrow requested a second paid Deputy. The issue was tabled for further discussion and was picked up at last night's meeting. There was a lengthy discussion...
 

The minimum salary for a Deputy, set by the state, is $250 a month. The issue will be revisited during budget talks in the spring.

In other business, the court received their Consumer Price Index at 1.9%, it's down slightly from last year's rate of 2.1%.

The court voted to accept a memorandum of understanding between the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs and Casey County through the Judge Executives office. As a result, a Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs officer will visit the county each month to assist veterans and their families in applying for benefits and other issues.

The court also approved the yearly Waste Tire Amnesty agreement, which is coming up later this year.  
 

Under road business, Hinkle Repaving will be doing spot repairs on Gosser Ridge, and Thomas Ridge Spur. The court voted to withhold a $50,000 payment until repairs are made on those roadways to the Court's satisfaction.

The next meeting of the Casey County Fiscal Court is scheduled for Monday, February 18, 2019.