Agendas for the week of Aug. 17 - 21

(Editor's Note: The following will be updated as any additional agendas are received by The Current)

The Fulton City Commission will hold a special-called meeting at 8:30 a.m. Mon., Aug. 17, to consider two agenda items involving the city’s Lift Station B and the position of fire chief.
The meeting will begin with an invocation, the Pledge of Allegiance and roll call.
The commission is scheduled to consider Municipal Order 2027-37, which would authorize Mayor to declare an emergency status for Lift Station B. The order also would allow the city to purchase a pump under emergency procurement procedures outlined in KRS 424.260.
The second item on the agenda is Municipal Order 2027-38, which would approve a job description for the city’s fire chief position.
Only the items listed on the agenda may be addressed. Other matters are not permitted during the meeting.

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The Fulton County Fiscal Court will meet Tues., Aug. 18, at 9 a.m. at the Mills Point location, with several financial, governmental and county operations matters on the agenda.
Among the items scheduled for consideration is the setting of the county’s tax rate for the 2026 tax year. Fiscal court members are also expected to review bills, transfers and employee matters, along with a report from County Treasurer Chris Morris.
The court will hear reports from County Attorney Amanda Major and County Clerk Naomi Jones. The clerk’s report includes minutes from the July 16, July 30 and Aug. 13 fiscal court meetings.
Another agenda item calls for consideration of an opioid memorandum of understanding between Fulton County Fiscal Court and the Fulton County Sheriff’s Office.
Officials are also scheduled to discuss satellite buildings and a line of credit. The court will consider approval of a vehicle for the Road Department and an MOU with the City of Fulton concerning the airport.
The meeting agenda also includes a presentation on 2026-2027 Flex Funds by Bruce Benefield of KYTC.
Other business not specifically listed on the agenda may also be considered. The meeting is scheduled to conclude with a closed session under KRS 61.815(1)(b).

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The Ken-Tenn EMS Board of Directors will meet at 4 p.m. Tues., Aug. 18, for its regular meeting at South Fulton City Hall, with participation also available through Teams.
The board will begin with a roll call before turning to old business, including review and approval of the Class A Director meeting minutes and regular meeting minutes from July 21.
New business will include review and approval of the Ken-Tenn EMS July 2026 financial statement, along with reports from the KTEMS director and office manager.
Board members also are scheduled to discuss proposed changes to the agency’s employee benefits policy. The agenda includes consideration of an engagement with CRS for the fiscal year ending 2027 audit.
The meeting will also include a public comment period and an opportunity for directors to bring forward other business.
The board is scheduled to set its next regular meeting for 4 p.m. Sept. 15 at the Fulton EMS Base.
The meeting will conclude with consideration of a motion to adjourn.

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The Fulton Independent Schools Board of Education will meet Tues., Aug. 18, at 5:30 p.m. with a wide-ranging agenda that includes financial matters, policy updates, personnel items and the district’s 2026-27 tax rate.
Following the call to order, opening prayer, Pledge of Allegiance and review of the district’s mission, the board will consider approval of the meeting agenda and previous meeting minutes. Principal comments will follow.
Under unfinished business, board members are scheduled to consider approval of the June financial reports and orders of the treasurer, along with a Kentucky School Boards Association (KSBA) policy and procedure update.
Several student and employee-related documents are also on the unfinished business portion of the agenda. The board will consider approval of student handbooks, the employee handbook and the district’s code of conduct.
Communications and consent items include reports from the Family Resource and Youth Services Center (FRYSC), food service and enrollment. The board will also receive an update on the superintendent’s required 30-60-90 day plan from the Kentucky Department of Education and an update concerning the district’s auditor contract.
Personnel matters will include consideration of the July and August personnel reports, as well as KSBA job descriptions and roles and responsibilities. The board is also scheduled to receive an update on KSBA training requirements.
A number of action items are scheduled for consideration. These include approval of the July financial reports and orders of the treasurer, bus driver salaries and the district’s procurement plan.
The board will also receive an update concerning the district’s School Resource Officer (SRO) program and consider an exemption request.
Board members are scheduled to consider changing the date of the October board meeting to Tuesday, Oct. 27.
One of the more significant items on the agenda will be the selection and process for the district’s 2026-27 tax rate. The proposed timeline calls for the tax rate proposal to be made Aug. 18, followed by publication on the district website for two weeks.
The tax rate information is also scheduled to be published in the newspaper on Aug. 26 and Sept. 2. A special-called board meeting is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 3, at 5:30 p.m. to formally adopt the tax rate.
The meeting will conclude with superintendent comments, public comments from citizens and delegations, and adjournment.

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The Hickman Board of Commissioners will hold a special called meeting Wednesday, Aug. 19, at 4:30 p.m. at Hickman City Hall, 1812 S. Seventh St.
Commissioners will consider several ordinances, including two measures establishing the city’s property tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year.
The first item on the agenda will be Ordinance 26-O-006, establishing the property tax rate for 2026-27. The ordinance will receive its second reading, followed by discussion and a motion by the commission.
Commissioners will then consider Ordinance 26-O-007, also establishing the property tax rate for the 2026-27 fiscal year. The ordinance is scheduled for its second reading, with discussion and action to follow.
The commission is also scheduled to consider two changes to the city’s Code of Ordinances.
Ordinance 26-O-008 would amend Section 2-44 of Article IV, concerning the city’s Table of Organization. The ordinance is scheduled for its first reading.
Commissioners will then consider Ordinance 26-O-009, which would create Section 2-46 of Article IV of the Code of Ordinances, also as a first reading.
The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

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The Fulton County Transit Authority Board of Directors will meet at noon Thurs., Aug. 20, at the FCTA Training Room, located at 302 Eastwood Drive in Fulton.
The meeting will begin with a call to order, followed by consideration of the July meeting minutes and July financial reports.
Board members also are scheduled to receive updates on the authority’s vehicles, the Mayfield location and operations in Marshall County.
Other business will be addressed before the meeting is adjourned.