PUBLIC NOTICE – MEADE COUNTY FISCAL COURT – WORK SESSION – PUBLIC HEARING – SOLID WASTE COMPANIES
WHAT: Meade County Fiscal Court Work Session
WHERE: Meade County Extension Office
1041 Old Ekron Road, Brandenburg, Kentucky
WHEN: Monday, March 4, 2024, at 5:30 PM
WHY: Solicit comments from the public about local solid waste companies.
Public Comments: All Meade County citizens are encouraged to bring their questions and concerns to be heard by the solid waste companies so that they might be able to address those both during the work session and their official bids when the bid is put out. Depending on number of people who sign up to speak, there maybe a 3-minute time limit for public comment speakers.
Reading of Guidelines for Company Presentations: Companies that have been invited to participate this evening in order of presentation:
Platform Waste
Green River Waste
Republic Services (current County provider)
PUBLIC NOTICE – MEADE COUNTY RECYCLE CENTER – TRASH FOR CASH
Meade County Recycle Center will start accepting applications for the “Trash for Cash” program, beginning on Friday, March 1st, 2024.
Approved applicants can receive $75 per centerline mile of county roads cleaned. The total dollar amount is determined by the Energy & Environment Cabinet’s Division of Waste Management. “Trash for Cash” programs can provide funding to non-profit groups to collect litter along roadways. The Division has developed the following guidelines for cities or counties that fund “Trash for Cash” programs using the Kentucky Litter Abatement Grant. In order to participate in the program, your organization must be from Meade County, Kentucky and a federally recognized 501 (c) (3) not-for-profit. Completed applications should be returned by Friday, March 15th, 2024.
For any questions, contact Solid Waste Coordinator Jacob Butler at
270-422-2868 or email meadeswc@meadeky.gov.
PUBLIC NOTICE – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – MEADE COUNTY DISPATCH – 911 DISPATCH TELECOMMUNICATORS
Meade County E-911 is accepting resumes / applications for the following positions:
⦿ 911 Dispatch Telecommunicator Starter (Full Time) – $16.94/hr. ➼ *
⦿ 911 Dispatch Telecommunicator Lateral (Full Time) – $18.15/hr. ➼ **
⦿ 911 Dispatch Telecommunicator (Part Time) – $22.00/hr. ➼ **
➼ * Starting Pay without Experience and without being a Certified Telecommunicator with the State of Kentucky
➼ ** Certified Telecommunicator with the State of Kentucky
Job descriptions and job applications are available at the Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108. To request an application please email: meadecounty911@meadeky.gov. For more information, please call Meade County E-911 at 270-422-4913.
To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than: 4:00 PM on Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Finance Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC NOTICE – TORNADO DRILL
Kentucky Emergency Management
KENTUCKY’S ANNUAL STATEWIDE
TORNADO DRILL
OFFICIAL EVENT OF SEVERE WEATHER AWARENESS WEEK 2024
MARCH 6, 2024
10:07 AM EST/9:07 AM CST
SHARE YOUR DRILL BY TAGGING @KENTUCKYEM AND @NWS FOR #SWAW24
PUBLIC NOTICE – EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO FOR KY DRIVERS
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet: Gifts are nice and so is peace of mind. Give your valentine both! Register today for Emergency Notice, an emergency contact registry that helps law enforcement officials know who you wish to be notified in case of a serious emergency. It helps first responders at the scene of a crash gain valuable information quickly when every minute counts.
Register today at http://bit.ly/emergency-notice and provide your loved ones with peace of mind.
PUBLIC NOTICE – NOTICE OF INCREASED TRAINING NOISE
U.S. Army Fort Knox – NOTICE OF INCREASED TRAINING NOISE
Military training through March 4 on Fort Knox may be louder than normal at times. Exercises involving aircraft, maneuvers and weapons firing in daytime and nighttime hours are an important aspect of maintaining critical capabilities and readiness of all units. This notice is provided as a courtesy for residents of the greater Fort Knox area.
Increased noise and vibrations may be experienced during this period.
PUBLIC NOTICE – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – LABORER / GROUNDSKEEPER – MEADE COUNTY PARKS AND RECREATION – OTTER CREEK PARK – FULL-TIME
Meade County Parks and Recreation is accepting resumes / applications for the Otter Creek Park for the full-time position:
⦿ Laborer / Groundskeeper
To request an application for the Meade County Parks and Recreation Otter Creek Park Laborer / Groundskeeper please email: payrollclerk@meadeky.gov or visit the office of the Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108.
For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at 270-422-3967.
To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, Feb. 28th, 2024. In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Finance Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC NOTICE – EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY – ANIMAL CONTROL – ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TEAM LEADER – FULL-TIME
Meade County Finance Office is hiring for the following full-time position.
⦿ ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER TEAM LEADER
To request an application please email: payrollclerk@meadeky.gov or visit Meade County Finance Office, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108.
For more information, please call the Meade County Finance Office at 270-422-3967.
To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than 4:00 PM on Friday, February 23rd, 2024. In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Finance Office is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
PUBLIC NOTICE – MEADE COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE CLOSED – THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2024
From the Meade County Clerk’s Office – Notice Of Office Closure:
As things are improving daily, we are still experiencing some challenges with the new motor vehicle system. With that being said, the Meade County Clerk’s Office will be closed on Thursday, February 15th, 2024, to attend meetings in Frankfort. This is so that the staff may receive additional training and updated information concerning the new system. We are doing our best to serve each of you and want all the knowledge necessary to do it effectively and efficiently.
We are already seeing smoother waters ahead as we progress forward! We are seeing less issues with renewals, trailers can now be renewed, most transfers are successful without issue.
Thanks again for all your patience and understanding.
PUBLIC NOTICE – REAL ID KY – RENEW KENTUCKY DRIVER’S LICENSE
When you renew your license as a REAL ID, you’ll have a choice between a 4- or 8-year credential. Those who choose to UPGRADE before their expiration window pay $15 and keep the same expiration date. Learn more at realidky.com