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Jailer Jayla (last name not specified in transcript) told the court the production company has answered pre-screening questions and that the city and county will require releases from any staff and inmates appearing on camera. The producer plans to visit the jail to finalize details. The jailer said she will follow legal and privacy procedures and coordinate with the county attorney and the city.

Separately, the court considered a $4,320 invoice to repair crumbling sections of the detention center’s outdoor recreation wall. The jailer said collapsed masonry had recently dropped debris into the yard and that the vendor planned to apply a final sealant after the repair material cures. The court moved to approve the bill contingent on the jailer’s sign-off that the coating/sealant has been applied; the motion carried by roll call.

The jailer also raised whether commissary (canteen) profits could be used to pay the repair. County staff cited Kentucky Revised Statutes KRS 441.1435, which requires canteen profits to be used “for the benefit and to enhance the well-being of the prisoners or to enhance safety and security within the jail.” The county said it would confirm with the county attorney whether commissary funds can cover the repair and report back.

Other detention updates: the jail reported capacity and population statistics for February and said a Kentucky Jailers Association board meeting will be hosted locally in April. The court approved routine detention-center reports and related housekeeping items by roll call during the meeting.

Why it matters: Approval of the repair allows outdoor recreation to resume and addresses a safety hazard in the jail yard. The film company’s interest raises privacy and legal-release considerations that the jail and county must manage.

What the court recorded: Motion to approve the repair contingent on the jailer’s sign-off passed by roll call; staff will confirm whether commissary funds may be used under KRS 441.1435 and report to the court.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Mason County Fiscal Court March 11, 2025 - Regular Meeting Regular Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Mason County’s detention center told the Fiscal Court on March 11 that a short-film producer has requested interior and exterior access and that the county approved a $4,320 wall repair pending final coating sign-off.","taxTitle","Mason County, Kentucky","taxId",71369,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124540,"Conservation district presents $5,000 livestock-removal grant; new administrative secretary announced",133,87000,220000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2682437-09e9128bec2aea896e0178f58990436d&start=87&end=220","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2682437-09e9128bec2aea896e0178f58990436d/thumbnail_87000.jpg","/articles/6124540/Mason-County/Kentucky/Conservation-district-presents-5000-livestock-removal-grant-new-administrative-secretary-announced","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124540-8c3334f42cf712e1f3c65f4587801b8f/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196341&Signature=OxzEFrqoWNcyMJA9Z34vhxVjI0jRzr25PRz1CrN-MO1hKRLyJHZVwXMzagVgvYYFZPXdvgxba6p4tA1hJE3DsZgazVDCwW7gOKaOLMjoMu1FWUN-5gE959EXkDM89Osn1SYHDLYvf4RluWr~wNmSCJYBtkdnkESnZBTzQCsK5gJuYbV5V8DSzIccK3yh0S2gNKKlMoh3nZDugYtVXyc2kkbAFIUqX0sETIyRUTGjMGb~Gh7QHZzwN1EuVeshcCsO8AaDDu8HPbT2JZM4UN1cBDSjgHFymylJE5ri5dvIJbWEGfnDuwlRKCXkCBPb0W2MD4objvbrd6hyuk0-iWki3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mason County Conservation District appeared before the Fiscal Court on March 11 to present a $5,000 award and to introduce a new staff member.

Chairman Anthony Winds and supervisors told the court they had secured $5,000 from the Division of Conservation and Soil and Water Commission to support the district’s Livestock Removal Fund, which the presenters said helps keep local livestock-removal costs lower for farmers. The district asked court members to accept the presentation; no county appropriation was requested.

The board also introduced Samantha Evans, whom they said has trained for eight months and will assume full duties as administrative secretary for the Conservation District in April. The court and conservation supervisors welcomed Evans.

Separately, the court and conservation officials recognized Lloyd Shilts for nearly 14 years of service leading conservation efforts in Mason County. The court presented Shilts the Mason County Pioneer Award in appreciation of his grant work, technical assistance to landowners and efforts to modernize the district’s records.

Why it matters: The Livestock Removal Fund helps local farmers manage removal costs when livestock stray or stray onto roadways. The Conservation District’s staff continuity and fundraising affect agricultural operations and local conservation services.

What the court recorded: Presentation accepted; the court publicly welcomed Samantha Evans and acknowledged Lloyd Shilts’s award.","Anthony Winds and the Mason County Conservation District presented a $5,000 award from the Division of Conservation and Soil and Water Commission for the district’s Livestock Removal Fund, introduced incoming administrative secretary Samantha Evans, and honored long-serving supervisor Lloyd Shilts with a Pioneer Award.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124545,"Mason County fiscal court backs Old Pogue in ‘birthplace of bourbon’ trademark dispute",442,2253000,2695000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2682437-09e9128bec2aea896e0178f58990436d&start=2253&end=2695","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2682437-09e9128bec2aea896e0178f58990436d/thumbnail_2253000.jpg","/articles/6124545/Mason-County/Kentucky/Mason-County-fiscal-court-backs-Old-Pogue-in-birthplace-of-bourbon-trademark-dispute","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124545-a5192c07bc4c2a67b3b7a828b48b224b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196341&Signature=Ak-rA-nBUmLHeKavh4KOutv~EI4DRtlkQhZfjdyOvbcQLdMV2cgE6mpg5pqJOFYZy~Y9y-ZTc~E4-K-fLKMwzBhJcShXpg6MdEi0uxRx0hyLYtep6YKCxR-EYrpV9tQ~cO4sY7s22g2QacAzrSVWjM9f1pa9-N2d5TEzj4UIV4ZzIUxwp-moGZhRojNJAkM0Jf0Kv7kjo3sFC6e8FbvslSpAYQPWvO~~nBDC07CKQUvQ5h~-Gj5lp3K8-9PLXv9BstD6lziuoY9J0yETBOmBK6FHaM0wHQV-iy8O4hmOE6jcF0GI08t2ZVyVKWsoJWgb67AUryFRhcs32VyN5AzC1g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Mason County Fiscal Court voted on March 11 to support Old Pogue Distillery and other local stakeholders opposing a Woodford County trademark for the phrase “birthplace of bourbon.”

Caitlin Bailey, Mason County tourism staff, told the court the tourism office and local distillers have tracked Woodford County’s trademark filing and that Old Pogue and other stakeholders have moved to file a petition to cancel the registration. Bailey said state trademark counsel recommended a coordinated petition and that Mason County, distilleries and other tourism commissions could join that petition or file separately.

Judge Oliver McNeil read a resolution drafted to recognize Old Pogue’s historic role in the county and to “call upon the citizens of Woodford County and her leadership to rescind and cancel their erroneous trademark petition.” The resolution also expressed support for a statewide approach so no single county controls use of the phrase.

The court moved and approved the resolution by roll call. Caitlin Bailey said she would meet with tourism commissioners and the trademark attorney to decide whether Mason County would join Old Pogue’s petition or file a separate petition alongside other counties and businesses.

Why it matters: Several Kentucky counties and distillers dispute exclusive claims about bourbon’s origins. County leaders argued a sole trademark could limit other counties’ ability to market local history and distillers said a statewide or cooperative solution is preferable.

What happens next: Bailey scheduled follow-up calls with the trademark attorney and with local tourism partners and said she would report back to the court on recommended next steps and any legal coordination with Old Pogue and other parties.","Mason County Fiscal Court adopted a resolution opposing a Woodford County trademark for the phrase “birthplace of bourbon” and signaled willingness to join legal petitions to cancel or oppose the registration.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124549,"Maysville family urges state action after 2021 crash at US 62/68; court says case sent to statewide safety board",657,417000,1074000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2682437-09e9128bec2aea896e0178f58990436d&start=417&end=1074","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2682437-09e9128bec2aea896e0178f58990436d/thumbnail_417000.jpg","/articles/6124549/Mason-County/Kentucky/Maysville-family-urges-state-action-after-2021-crash-at-US-6268-court-says-case-sent-to-statewide-safety-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124549-8032fb55cc083f62fa35d711d7734d00/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196341&Signature=HMz91M~7QitAtLCA6WZNWnclQCSy1-hjNumgeVQmavYaQIyrQd0HnH7Jh9wZdc6MYs7FMht74wO5KBMOjfkLOtAwe3wXKzTK0roGw4Lb5Ev8RgmwFUDXuOz66sv9ubnFH9ipkzcvdO86c6-VjaodmUN87poEphiwamfathV87om8e-~h6iXJXEYaJhP0VNfU0y7qkaRVT~jJlN4l6GK2MCtwk0fI7Mj2UqbwZKskJsRjoBypiGxb3thHQLR-rVk~YuR7B4jcYR0q04kJjO16TimZZYxX5j~3OXsrZJAKMVQDYvsT1Ges5uVdUtGGK4Z4~tfNew~L8cCSqrZSP3eeQw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Maysville residents told the Mason County Fiscal Court on March 11 that the US 62/68 intersection remains hazardous and urged additional state traffic controls after a 2021 crash that seriously injured a baby.

The plea came from Pastor Byron Mills of Victory Christian Church and Courtney Mills, who said her son Lincoln — then six weeks old — suffered a traumatic brain injury after their car was T-boned at the intersection on Feb. 21, 2021. Courtney Mills said the striking vehicle “made no attempt to stop” and that the family wants measures to prevent similar crashes.

The Millses displayed crash photos and a two-page compilation of Kentucky State Police data they said shows 21 crashes at the intersection from Feb. 21, 2021, to the day before the meeting, with 12 involving injuries — a 58% injury rate, the packet stated. Pastor Mills and Courtney Mills suggested options such as roundabouts, overhead flashing beacons or solar-powered warning lights; they told the court that some treatments can reduce injuries but vary in cost and effectiveness.

Judge Oliver McNeil said he had discussed the site with Blake Jones, Chief District Engineer, and Steve Gunn, Executive Director for District 9, and that the county elevated the request to the Statewide Safety Board for review. McNeil said the district has considered flashing hazard signs and a reduced speed treatment and that he will pass along updates from the state.

No formal vote or local engineering mandate followed at the March 11 meeting. Court members and staff described the referral as a next step: county staff have asked the district and statewide review body to examine additional traffic control options and report back.

Why it matters: Court members noted that the intersection is a primary access point into Maysville and serves church traffic on Sunday mornings; concerned residents said near misses continue. The Mills family asked the court to “stomp it while we can” to prevent a fatality.

What the court recorded: Judge McNeil reported having communicated the safety concerns to District 9 and that the matter has been elevated to the Statewide Safety Board. He pledged to relay materials and state findings to the family and the court when received.","Pastor Byron Mills and Courtney Mills urged Mason County Fiscal Court to press the state for additional traffic controls at the US 62/68 intersection after a 2021 crash left their infant son with a brain injury. Judge Oliver McNeil said the county has referred the matter to the Statewide Safety Board and will share state responses as they arrive.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":115,"_47":116,"_49":117,"_51":118,"_53":119,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":120,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":121,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6124530,"Votes at a glance: Mason County Fiscal Court approves routine reports, budgets and community funding requests",0,1103000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2682437-09e9128bec2aea896e0178f58990436d&start=1103&end=1103","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2682437-09e9128bec2aea896e0178f58990436d/thumbnail_1103000.jpg","/articles/6124530/Mason-County/Kentucky/Votes-at-a-glance-Mason-County-Fiscal-Court-approves-routine-reports-budgets-and-community-funding-requests","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6124530-997202fe80ad55a10aa545b3fa687b88/orig.mp4?Expires=1771196341&Signature=c6OFlgWEHYcmD3zq7d2RHbYPlsi6jhIioLSsumo4iwInqHvkQP5vb~T3rI3RfdffeNDyzVgR9OrfoJD750xDuA0DYVZjdnwvfnMwrTU-XDDTTk~Yn8~s8HVq3FIGXe8qfgS1DeMBR8u0Pda-dY5d1ITdEevF2MD7ulMQH5uPP3g4Ao-7EMXIrpFM9u4OzOah-8UTS4PpKIxpzsgb1qJ0GPQoNRyzM7E2zLo47Yff45JNi0calMparp20CjDUD-NaSrjNYo1boCVO2fyr-TU6Sa4P3XeZE8MtMOqsm4aDvnFBMrJSvjDv~0Z3eCk0C6pmJvbI3-yfsqiUsg86IlUvnw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Mason County Fiscal Court held a series of routine approvals and financial actions during its March 11 meeting. Below is a consolidated, itemized summary of motions the court considered and the outcomes recorded on the meeting transcript.

Key approvals and motions (summary):

- Minutes: The court approved the minutes of the Feb. 11, 2025 regular meeting by roll call.

- Road Department: The court received the monthly road department report and approved it by motion and roll call.

- Animal Shelter (Bridal shelter): The court accepted the shelter’s February report (adoptions, intakes, donations) and approved the report by motion and roll call.

- Tax disbursements: The court approved February 2025 tax disbursements totaling $864,499.20, as presented.

- Sheriff’s settlement and reimbursements: The court approved the sheriff’s settlement and accepted the report that the sheriff would return approximately $34,000 in excess fees to the fiscal court.

- Emergency Management: The court accepted the monthly emergency management report and discussed replacing an Emergency Management Tahoe; commissioners agreed to explore replacing it with a higher-mileage four-wheel-drive pickup and to coordinate potential cost-sharing with the City of Maysville.

- Detention center matters: The court approved the detention center’s monthly report, authorized the Rowland County housing agreement (standard mutual housing arrangement at $42 per inmate, per the agreement) and approved detention-center fees and surplus dispositions by roll call.

- Detention center repair invoice: The court approved a $4,320 invoice for outdoor wall repair contingent on jailer sign-off that final coating/sealant is applied (see separate article for details).

- LIA (Livestock Improvement Association) request: The court approved $1,000 to support an ag career day scheduled for April 10 and directed county staff to coordinate logistics with organizers.

- Landfill and recycling: The court accepted the landfill report (6,213 tons received in February, landfill revenue items noted) and recycling center report and approved related routine actions.

- Property abatement and legal dumping: The court approved actions in the property abatement and legal dumping report and authorized related follow-up.

- Garbage collections and litter abatement: The court approved the garbage-collection receipts and related updates for February.

- Medicaid/claims and finance: The court approved claims presented including additional claims totaling $78,405.87, accepted the monthly financial statement as of Feb. 28, 2025, and approved budget transfers totaling $95,350.

- Public Properties Corporation: The court held the corporation’s annual meeting, re-elected the existing slate of officers and returned the corporation to the fiscal court agenda.

- Comprehend funding request: The court received a $5,000 funding request from Comprehend (behavioral health provider) and voted to consider the contribution during the 2025–26 budget cycle; the motion to entertain the request carried by roll call.

- Adjournment: The court adjourned after routine closing motions.

Why it matters: The approvals maintain county operations, confirm transfers and reimbursements, and direct staff to follow up on several community and capital items. The court also signaled budgeting intent for certain nonprofit requests rather than immediate appropriations.

Provenance: Each item above corresponds to a motion and roll call recorded in the meeting transcript; detailed votes and roll-call names appear on the official meeting minutes.","At its March 11 meeting the Mason County Fiscal Court approved minutes and routine departmental reports, authorized multiple financial actions including tax disbursements and budget transfers, and agreed to consider community funding requests in the next budget cycle.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Mason County Fiscal Court approves routine reports, budgets and community funding requests