By HEATHER PYLES, CJ Staff Writer
The search for a new 911 director continues.
On Wednesday, during a special-called meeting of Pulaski County Fiscal Court, Pulaski County Judge-executive Barty Bullock said those applicants received and interviewed by the court would be turned over to the 911 Board for further review.
“There are probably more than one or two of them that’s well-qualified for the position,” Bullock said.
Bullock told those in attendance that the court had received five applications from county employees for the position.
Bullock said he would meet with the board and ask that they give a recommendation for the new 911 director, who will replace Rick Barker, who retired just last month after working more than 14 years at the position.
The 911 board is made up of Pulaski County Sheriff Todd Wood, Somerset Fire Department Assisiant Chief Skip Norfleet, Somerset-Pulaski County EMS Chief James Latham, Kentucky State Trooper Doug Boyd, Commonwealth’s Attorney Eddie Montgomery and Pulaski County Public Safety Director Tiger Robinson.
Bullock said a decision should be made before the next court meeting.
Bullock also made two recommendations to the court to fill part-time positions at the Pulaski County Animal Shelter.
Bullock recommended Kimberly Sears for one position, stating that she would most likely work Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays at the shelter.
Scott West was the second recommendation, and Bullock said he would probably work Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and on Sundays to clean the shelter and feed the animals. Bullock also said West’s duties would include assisting animal control officer Darren Wesley on animal pick-ups.
The part-time positions would entail 20 to 24 hours of work per week at $10 per hour.
Bullock said the two new employees would make it possible for the shelter to stay open for longer hours, and especially on Saturdays, when many families can only find the time to search for a pet.
In other Pulaski County Fiscal Court news:
• The court approved the trick-or-treating hours for this Halloween. The county’s ghouls, goblins and witches can trick-or-treat between the hours of 6 p.m. and 9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31.
• Bullock asked that the court hold a moment of silence for former magistrate Howard Hansford, who passed away Sunday at 86 years old. Hansford served 16 years in Pulaski County government.
• The court approved 600 tons of cold mix to help the county road department prepare for wintry weather. A request for 2,000 tons of rock by the road department was also approved.
• The court approved the bill list for the month of September.
• County Treasurer Arlene Young presented the finance report for the month of September and requested that the court approve a fund transfer of $150,000 from the road fund into the general fund to repay a loan. Those were approved by the court.
The next Pulaski County Fiscal Court meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 10 a.m. The public is invited to attend.
