Trigg County magistrates approved a resolution Monday night to apply for $200,000 in utility assistance funding to help residents behind on their bills because of COVID-19.
Judge-Executive Hollis Alexander told magistrates the funding announced by Governor Andy Beshear is available for each Kentucky county.
Trigg County magistrates approved the first reading of an ordinance that would lower the speed limit of North Tanyard Road.
County Attorney Randy Braboy read the ordinance Monday night that features lowering the speed limit to 35 MPH.
Trigg County magistrates approved the purchase of new equipment for the Trigg County Sheriff’s Office Monday afternoon during their virtual meeting.
Judge-Executive Hollis Alexander said Sheriff Aaron Acree and Major Mike Sandbrink recently made the recommendation to purchase the new equipment.
Alexander said he is in communication with the company to try and get a lower rate since they will have to make two payments on the new equipment.
Magistrates approved the current estimate for the new tasers.
In other action, members re-approved a resolution originally passed in June. The original resolution featured a lower amount of money than the county will actually receive from the Regional Development Agency Assistance Program.