On the agenda: Murray July 15, 2026 — Data Center (Jul 15)

CALLOWAY COUNTY
FISCAL COURT MEETING
July 15, 2026, Regular Meeting

An adjourned regular meeting of the Calloway County Fiscal Court was held at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday
July 15, 2026, in the Calloway County Courthouse Annex. Judge Executive Kenneth C. Imes called the
meeting to order, led the Pledge of Allegiance, and led a prayer. The following duly qualified members of
the Court were present: Squire Don Cherry, Squire Paul Rister, Squire Larry Crutcher, and Squire Ricky
Stewart. Also, present were County Treasurer Tonya Robinson, Deputy Judge Gina Winchester, County
Clerk Antonia Faulkner, and County Attorney Bryan Ernstberger.

Judge Imes began by recognizing and thanking the members of Destination Calloway and The Calloway
County Geological and Historical Society for their recent donation to the Courthouse Clock Renovation
Project.

Judge imes requested the approval of the minutes from the regular June 24 meeting. Motion made by
Squire Rister seconded by Squire Crutcher to waive the formal reading and approve the minutes as
presented. All voted aye and it was so ordered.

County Treasurer Tonya Robinson presented the treasurer’s report starting with a request to approve the
financial statement. After a discussion motion made by Squire Stewart seconded by Squire Rister to
approve the statement as presented. All voted aye and it was so ordered. Motion made by Squire
Crutcher was seconded by Squire Rister to pay the bills. All voted aye and it was so ordered. The Court
then reviewed the transfers, motion made by Squire Rister seconded by Squire Stewart to approve the
transfer in the amount of $300,060.00 from the money market account to general for the jail as
presented. All voted aye and it was so ordered. Motion made by Squire Crutcher seconded by Squire
Rister to approve the transfer of $250,000.00 from the general account to the road account. All voted
aye and it was so ordered.

Treasurer Robinson then presented to the Court for approval the 25-26 Final Settlement. After a
discussion motion made by Squire Rister seconded by Squire Stewart to approve the settlement as
presented. All voted aye and it was so ordered.

During Resolutions the Court reviewed a memorandum of agreement between the County and KYTC.
Resolution 26-0715-A regarding the resurfacing of Bailey Cemetery Road, Winchester Road, Hollytree
Road, and Potts Road were discussed. Motion made by Squire Crutcher seconded by Squire Rister to
approve as presented. All voted aye and it was so ordered. Resolution 26-0715-8 regarding the repair

or replacement of Wrather Road Bridge, not to exceed $480,000.00, was discussed. Motion made by
Squire Rister was seconded by Squire Stewart to approve the resolution as presented. All voted aye and .
it was so ordered.

There were no board appointments nor personnel appointments for this meeting, however, the Court
reviewed an updated contract to be signed for the electrical inspector. Motion made by Squire Stewart
seconded by Squire Rister to approve the contract by giving Judge Imes permission to sign the contract
as presented. All voted aye and it was so ordered. In the form of a motion, Judge Imes, at the request

of the Road Department Supervisor Chris Franklin, requested the addition of Pavement Restoration, Inc
(PRI) to the road dept. bid list for the purchase of cold mix pickup and delivery. After a discussion,
motion was seconded by Squire Stewart to approve the request. All voted aye and it was so ordered.

During committee reports, Deputy Judge Exec. Gina Winchester gave an update on the Admin/Ordinance
Committee, and HR Director Tori Saul gave an update on the Safety Committee. Judge Imes discussed
the last parcel paperwork of the Fort Heiman project, stating this should complete the project. Squire
Paul Rister discussed a Data Center Ordinance. This is a Moratorium allowing addition time for the Court
to study, research, determine actions from the City and State legislation to determine the best fit for
Calloway County. This ordinance was presented for the first reading. Squire Rister then took the time to
thank the Road Dept. Squire Cherry thanked those for the work with July 4" festivities. Squire
Crutcher thanked those that helped with the storm cleanup including a reminder to be patient the work
will be completed. Squire Stewart echoed all those thoughts. Road Supervisor Franklin expressed
appreciation for the new trucks stating the department is keeping things moving. Judge Imes discussed
the Tire Amnesty Oct 22-24 at the Fair Grounds.

A discussion regarding chicken barns was brought before the Court by a resident of Green Plain Road.

There being no further business before the Court, motion made by Squire Crutcher seconded by Squire
Stewart to adjourn. All voted aye and it was so ordered.

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Approved on this BL day of August, 2026 by Judge Executive Kenneth C. Imes
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