Pike County Quorum Court Holds Regular Monthly Meeting
The Pike County Quorum Court recently convened for their regular monthly meeting at the Pike County Courthouse, where several important ordinances were discussed and passed.
Treasurer Loletia Rather presented the Treasurer’s Report for November, detailing the balances of various county funds. The County General fund started with a balance of $1,389,728.57 and ended with $1,415,447.45. The County Road fund showed a decrease, starting at $1,009,352.95 and closing at $699,847.43. The Landfill fund had a slight increase, starting at $879,770.40 and finishing at $900,695.38. After the report, Justice Johnny Plyler made a motion to accept the Treasurer’s Report, which was seconded by Justice Robbie Crocker. The motion passed with an 8-0 vote.
The meeting also saw the passage of multiple ordinances. Clerk Edwards read Appropriation Ordinance 2024-10, which amends the 2024 budget, allowing for line-item transfers, including personal services for budget clean-up. The ordinance was adopted after a motion from Justice Paul Baker and a second from Justice Jerry Fendley, passing 8-0.
Clerk Edwards then read another ordinance, which levies taxes on taxable property in Pike County for the year 2024, to be collected in 2025. The ordinance passed with an 8-0 vote after a motion by Justice Baker and a second from Justice Kip Holbrook.
The next ordinance discussed was 2024-12, which permits Pike County to purchase services from employees, directly or indirectly, in the year 2025. The motion to adopt the ordinance passed with a 6-2 vote, with Justices Seth Kirkham and Plyler abstaining.
An ordinance was then read, which establishes an electronic warrant transfer system for the direct deposit of payroll claims into employees’ accounts. This ordinance passed unanimously after a motion from Justice Baker and a second from Justice Kirkham.
The Quorum Court also adopted an ordinance, establishing the annual operating budget for 2025. Justice Plyler provided an introduction to the budget’s main highlights before Justice Baker made a motion to adopt the ordinance, which was seconded by Justice Jerry Fendley. The motion passed 8-0.
Finally, Clerk Edwards read an Ordinance, amending the Pike County Personnel Handbook originally adopted in September 2022. Justice Plyler explained that the changes focused on curbing sick leave abuse. After a brief discussion, the ordinance was adopted unanimously.
In the final item of business, Judge Howard announced that Grant Administrator Karen Barlow had requested a statement from the Quorum Court regarding the future of the hospital building. Justice Richard Mohlenhoff stated that the court had previously discussed the removal of asbestos from the building and planned to tear it down to make space for future developments. Other justices agreed and noted that future grants should be sought for this purpose.
The meeting adjourned after all matters had been addressed, with a clear direction for upcoming county projects.
