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Ethridge said she bought flash drives with the intent of scanning deeds so the courthouse could keep digital copies. “We need to have some kind of thing that's going to be long term,” she told the commission, adding many original deeds are old or missing and that information is currently stored in tote bags and ziplock bags.

The need matters because Ethridge said older deeds and informal plot records can be lost when volunteers die, and that can complicate confirming who has rights to burial plots. “If something was to happen to me, nobody has access to the stuff, the knowledge,” she said.

Commissioners and staff discussed several options. One commissioner noted a state statute requires payment to the register of deeds for recording deeds, and that the register’s office will scan and store records that are submitted and paid for. County staff said some counties maintain their own databases; others rely on the register of deeds or on county-maintained electronic storage. A county staff member suggested a county web page or email upload as a low-cost option; another said the county could accept scanned files into a filing cabinet or provide a storage box but cautioned that county personnel would not be available to maintain the database without dedicated resources.

Ethridge said she is willing to prepare an Excel spreadsheet and help populate records if the county can provide a place to store scans or an account to upload them. Commissioners and staff encouraged coordination with township cemetery presidents, the county register of deeds, and local genealogy volunteers to identify a sustainable approach. No formal action or funding decision was made during the meeting.

The discussion followed public comment protocol; no ordinance or policy change was proposed at the meeting, but commissioners directed staff to continue to explore feasible options and to follow up with Ethridge about technical next steps.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Bourbon County Commission Meeting 3/17/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Heather Ethridge, who identified herself as a cemetery volunteer and president of a local cemetery association, told the Bourbon County Commission on Monday she has scanned lists of plots for Centerville and West Plains cemeteries and asked the county for a permanent place to store deeds and plot lists.","taxTitle","Bourbon County, Kentucky","taxId",71615,"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},6048034,"Commission directs sheriff and commissioner to seek housing for animals in criminal investigations",82,8312000,8394000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3513660-1b13cd61069ea863c50c7d7e327cda0a&start=8312&end=8394","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3513660-1b13cd61069ea863c50c7d7e327cda0a/thumbnail_8312000.jpg","/articles/6048034/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/Commission-directs-sheriff-and-commissioner-to-seek-housing-for-animals-in-criminal-investigations","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6048034-a8e1e319250b7a11de4e87effea72239/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200325&Signature=Jdqhc8VxwL-enPGVG0S2H7SCM4wjxeRdoiSvKFzlXHr5tW10~60iriWpMZJl2WUk-GPvt7dDrwOA1OxDtVrlzPIz2NeaeomOYpuN4pnyu00Q5mzSVQXQIdtjkNxZY9fFDY9OKCaYOt7SjexH9oIPz3aReKNeeBQ797~YA2n4lJFCwTb57jFnpSfb~Z9U8qSAGnj1P7bSBR-6jF4VFCoQMYZOlHwN7IWr9A-qVHQvxkvG1ADwXnp9Q2oZUiu~Valj-gj~Ylh3eh7oEiHI5K5k2ezJvWFtOu73SUGp2OWddf291~TjZhffrnWU9rMmjIOvh4cIS2cvlhPbUc0cMZ9fYQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","After discussion about a recent animal-abuse case, the Bourbon County Commission directed county law enforcement and a commissioner to pursue temporary housing options for animals involved in criminal investigations.

Commissioner Beerbauer moved—and another commissioner seconded—a motion that he work with the undersheriff to negotiate housing arrangements with nearby animal-care entities for animals seized while a criminal investigation is pending. The motion passed by voice vote.

Under the direction, Beerbauer and the undersheriff will begin outreach to the Allen County animal-care facility and the humane society organizations that assisted with a recent case to explore memoranda of understanding covering intake, care, and cost-sharing. Commissioners emphasized that arrangements would apply to animals involved in criminal investigations and not to routine stray intake.

No new county funding was approved at the meeting; commissioners asked the undersheriff and Beerbauer to report back with proposed MOU language and cost estimates for commission review.","Following a recent animal-abuse case, Bourbon County commissioners approved a motion directing Commissioner Beerbauer and the undersheriff to pursue memoranda of understanding with neighboring animal-care providers to house animals seized during criminal investigations.",{"_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},6048039,"Commission approves paying delinquent taxes on county lot and extra workers—omp premium",145,1526000,1671000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3513660-1b13cd61069ea863c50c7d7e327cda0a&start=1526&end=1671","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3513660-1b13cd61069ea863c50c7d7e327cda0a/thumbnail_1526000.jpg","/articles/6048039/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/Commission-approves-paying-delinquent-taxes-on-county-lot-and-extra-workersomp-premium","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6048039-fdf564185367e2ae9fa64313ed24a076/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200325&Signature=hmqNRaWN-EcJeKc-WL563bxgGsW9Stz7WJ8DnMwbfS9ilCkLps9KyxGrqF2UAe7I3DcRt8vJGt3HHWXWZh3E8K5WHMfAWYtRiTZfbwbUf5sziWEeOeIfKuB8LSEG2bCo0Rtln9VLJTP43Wkezb8LjzjLieRbjPfDVuERzDkL6wkath7dJOYhmhlSAgdoYgRDRLHWUnyabLBqPXGePehKuE5O7SQuZ9MNmmddVeEpjjQ6OYYzzInnkc~43X6dDmSCcbh-QTcGj~8k85vjnPqFh1AqoPfybmv4qa5DwmWQ1mzOz-tyBJqcd~i-3GrNglmgpNqhuE3lsG3D95-nu3WLbw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bourbon County Commission voted to pay delinquent property taxes for a county-owned lot at 201 S. Crawford and to pay an additional workers'-compensation premium following an annual audit.

A county official said the unused lot behind the drivers' license office was intended for a parking lot that never materialized and that the county had no current exemption; the commission moved to authorize payment of the outstanding taxes of $92.10 to keep the property current. A motion and second were recorded and the commission approved the payment by voice vote.

Separately, the county's KWorks workers'-compensation audit showed payroll increases and higher overtime in the prior year, producing an additional premium due of $29,401. A county staff member explained the premium is based largely on payroll history, not a single claim; commissioners approved paying the additional $29,401 to bring the account current.

Both actions were administrative payments required to keep county property and insurance accounts in good standing; no amendments or referrals were recorded.","Commissioners authorized paying $92.10 in delinquent taxes on county-owned property at 201 S. Crawford and approved a $29,401 supplemental payment for the county's KWorks workers'-compensation audit; both motions passed by voice vote during the meeting.",{"_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},6048044,"County hears tax-foreclosure presentation from outside counsel; decision deferred",1428,1768000,3196000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3513660-1b13cd61069ea863c50c7d7e327cda0a&start=1768&end=3196","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3513660-1b13cd61069ea863c50c7d7e327cda0a/thumbnail_1768000.jpg","/articles/6048044/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/County-hears-tax-foreclosure-presentation-from-outside-counsel-decision-deferred","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6048044-d3e952f3390ec8f3ae0258b2b08095bf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200325&Signature=Ygog1Sf1rGO3YdD4iLPXy~CLr5~7Y5j47PwZfUDxnGUhrvwIvrdnmUG~tnqAEYrLQ0vWBBhxClrA~eEip6EMhoTgO6B5u-pFzVZWW4kxaYYrDm3gnjjr29MUZRTK9-~OSU2UqDNnnDQdzQ0E1z~LXFxEbCSm836etpXMezXpmiQTapmcC5KtfsluBo99SJzHZAz1X1gEZDA9Rs9pBVZf86u90-PALG5M3ki9u-6-otwa-qZVWR1-uGc6Hczft0Nc8jMr3PfvPQpYHRfpjeXq2DiI1BKazs6gEkOR8WJQdyHCff73hTEX0IBObjgNXwen2ufdEphyXVh9qcoWaVlUuA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Christopher McElgin, an attorney who represents counties on tax-foreclosure work, described how his firm handles tax-foreclosure actions and provides related title and redemption services. He told commissioners that his firm typically charges a flat legal fee that the county would add to each parcel
s part of the redemption cost; he said a county fee he anticipated for Bourbon County would be about $350 per parcel, plus service costs and title work, but he called that a starting estimate to be confirmed.

McElgin described the firm
s offering a one-stop process: the attorney handles notices and service, helps maximize property redemptions, manages sheriff
nd judicial sale processes, and produces documentation to help buyers clear title afterward. He cautioned that buyers at tax sales often face difficulty obtaining title insurance because tax-foreclosure sales are judicial and often considered \"buyer beware.\" He said the firm works to compile evidence of service and notice and to assist later buyers with establishing marketable title, but that some title companies remain reluctant to insure tax-sale purchases.

Commissioners asked questions about fees, process, and practical outcomes for buyers and the county. McElgin said his firm is prepared to act as tax-foreclosure counsel, provide sample contracts and a resolution, and serve as an intermediary for title work. After discussion the commission moved to table the decision and asked McElgin to provide written sample engagement documents; McElgin said he would send sample engagement letters and an agent letter for the commission to review.

No contract was signed at the meeting. A commissioner said the board would make a decision after reviewing McElgin
nd staff materials at a subsequent meeting.","Attorney Christopher McElgin outlined a fee-based county tax-foreclosure service that charges a per-parcel legal fee (sample $350) added to redemption costs. Commissioners asked for time to review and tabled a decision; McElgin offered to provide sample engagement letters and a resolution.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6048049,"Commission approves GovDeals MOU to auction surplus county property",623,3275000,3898000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3513660-1b13cd61069ea863c50c7d7e327cda0a&start=3275&end=3898","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3513660-1b13cd61069ea863c50c7d7e327cda0a/thumbnail_3275000.jpg","/articles/6048049/Bourbon-County/Kentucky/Commission-approves-GovDeals-MOU-to-auction-surplus-county-property","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6048049-17853a6c2a74471089d18a040737f406/orig.mp4?Expires=1771200325&Signature=FGHMM-Xhu7jjUsv6tkKAIPmpajrlJUjd5aGVui0XkQKViETSOdnvyf1F4CdppTgqzTlJ3bhFjnkk-WrOZe9nzjLGBUCnsQtL~YmaCR72Va1NSxHuCVGsQ~Lwo0JbBMvBKl4OaaH5r0M1XC7o5yXEEAyeXhu1vvr-VOMRNiV7ERaET09ymVup0d67JFUNqKE7kMBr8~2v2kOix007Vnxqz1K~ZnX2RwQAYgAvyFb3EHUu6yj-dhCS9q1TEuZIvDWh2urzf1r-XXVozF1ycCuRTlc-MUnKfqfhyDikKLewUMje7tqe988SoZC9lpa3uj2SXiVC9rtwau9seEdvAmGpVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Bourbon County Commission voted on Monday to enter a memorandum of understanding with GovDeals, an online auction platform, to sell surplus county property and equipment.

Carrie, a GovDeals representative, told commissioners the platform is free to the county and generates revenue by charging a buyer\u000fee. “We represent government agencies and we do this online for a number of reasons,” she said, describing the platform
nd how sales are processed.

Sheriff Bill Martin told the commission his office has used GovDeals previously and recommended the service. After discussion about timing, reserves and how proceeds are remitted, a commissioner moved to hire GovDeals and a second was recorded; commissioners voted in favor by voice and the motion carried.

GovDeals staff said they will provide an MOU for the commission to sign and will begin work with county staff to photograph and list assets if the county chooses to proceed with particular items. Commissioners noted some hospital equipment and public-works items may be listed in the near term but said they would coordinate on timing and any contractual stipulations tied to specific assets.

The county will receive proceeds by check or ACH after a sale; GovDeals said the platform also provides an audit trail of transactions. No purchase or subscription fee was imposed on the county under the MOU discussed in the meeting.","The Bourbon County Commission approved a memorandum of understanding with GovDeals to list surplus county property for online auction; commissioners said the platform charges buyers, not the county, and the sheriff’s office and others reported positive prior experience with the service.","actionData","errors"]

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