Boyd fiscal talks EastPark, noisy neighbors
Nov. 14—CATLETTSBURG — Tuesday's Boyd County Fiscal Court regular meeting included various agenda items ranging from budget amendments, board appointments and changes to the four-county EastPark revenue agreement.
In regards to an interlocal agreement between Boyd, Carter, Greenup and Elliott Counties, Judge-Executive Eric Chaney said the counties had recently come to an agreement to change how revenue stemming from EastPark are dispersed between the quad-counties.
According to Chaney, Greenup — EastPark's "host" county — previously received 28% of collected revenue from the business park off the Industrial Parkway, but a recent amendment will change the allotment to 20% across the board.
Here are some additional takeaway's from Tuesday's meeting:
-Commissioner Jeremy Holbrook, on behalf of Chaney and the court, proclaimed Nov. 12 through Nov. 18 as "Nurse Practitioner Week."
Holbrook said nurse practitioners throughout the nation play a "critical role" in treating patients — with 10,000 NPs practicing alone in the state.
Holbrook added the presence of NPs provide patients with accessible and affordable treatment, adding one billion visits to NPs occur annually.
-Boyd County Treasurer Patty Ball said the county had $11 million in leftover budget revenue to carry over from the prior fiscal year to add to this year's budget.
-Mike Maynard, executive director of Hillcrest-Bruce Mission, was appointed to fill Boyd County's library board's vacancy. Chaney said one additional vacancy is expected to be filled next month.
-Boyd County Community Development Director Kacy Abrams said last month's hayride fed more than 700 and 1,000-plus pounds of canned food was donated after the event's drive.
Abrams said the county's Christmas Extravaganza will kick off Dec. 1 at the Boyd County Convention and Arts Center at 6 p.m.
The extravaganza will showcase a silent auction and musical performances by local high schoolers as well as other forms of live entertainment and concessions.
Abrams said tickets for the event are not required and, in place, the county is collecting coats and new toys for area family resource centers.
Abrams said if one is unable to attend the event but wished to donate, one can do so at the courthouse and Boyd County Tourism at 8100 U.S. 60, Ashland.
-During community comment, AmVets representative Mike Wurts said more than 1,800 flags were placed on graves for Veterans Day and wreaths will take their place for the holidays.
-Debbie Knipp, a close resident to new Rush Off Road developments, voiced frustrations and apprehension about a possible campground shaping up near her home.
In addition to possible noise nuances, Knipp was concerned about a possible access road undoing flooding repairs that stemmed from an abandoned mine.
Of the upmost concern, Knipp said, is the residential neighbors not knowing the definite plans of the private land owner and business developer.
Knipp said she recently handed in a petition, which all of her neighbors signed, reassuring the court it wasn't just her who wanted more transparency, adding she would like to see a public forum to address residential concerns as pre-fabricated cabins on flatbeds are parked nearby.
Chaney said the recent development of 1,300 acres isn't supposed to include riding space comparable to that of Rush Off Road — adding the court had an advantage because they had input in the development from the ground up on the possible camping area, unlike they did with Rush Off Road.
As far access points, noise complaints and security concerns, Chaney said he would have to have a conversation with owner E.B. Lowman III.
(606) 326-2652 — mjepling@dailyindependent.com
