There will be a regular meeting of the Meade County Fiscal Court on Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 at 7:00PM at the Meade County Courthouse. The agenda is available by clicking on the PDF link below:
REGULAR MEETING MEADE COUNTY FISCAL COURT Meade County Courthouse 516 Hillcrest Drive Brandenburg, KY 40108 Tuesday, December 10th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM AGENDA
COMMENCEMENT OF MEETING Call to Order Pledge & Invocation Roll Call Committee Reports BUSINESS SESSION Consent Agenda Approve November 12, 2024, Special Meeting Minutes Accept Monthly Financial Statement Approve Claims and Transfers Accept Monthly Department Written Reports Approve Hires, Resignations and Terminations 2025 Holiday Schedule Old Business Discuss the Schedule of Findings in the Report of the Audit of the Meade County Fiscal Court for the Year Ended June 30, 2023 New Business Meade County Storm Ready presentation Board Appointments Meade County Extension Council Lincoln Trail Area Development District Executive Board Citizen Members KRDA Pledge for 2026-2031 Open Bids for New Ambulance Meade County Clerk 2023 Audit Ordinance 2024-12 Signs & Outdoor Advertising Permits – Second Reading Grant Writer Update Brady Lane Estimate Permission to hire a Project Manager – Owners Representative to oversee Moremen Road projects Derby Tank Environmental Covenant Closed Session Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (b), Deliberations on the future acquisition or sale of real property by a public agency, but only when publicity would be likely to affect the value of a specific piece of property to be acquired for public use or sold by a public agency. Pursuant to KRS 61.810 (1) (g), Discussions between a public agency and a representative of a business entity and discussions concerning a specific proposal, if open discussions would jeopardize the siting, retention, expansion, or upgrading of the business. ADJOURN
The Meade County Board of Adjustments will have a regular meeting in the Planning and Zoning Office at the Meade County Courthouse on Monday, December 9th, 2024 at 8:30 AM EDT.
The Meade County Fiscal Court will be accepting sealed bids for the design and built structure of a 70×90 red iron metal building at the Meade County Recycle Center. Sealed bids should be remitted to Meade County Judge/Executive’s Office at 516 Hillcrest Drive Brandenburg, KY 40108 no later than Monday, December 9th, 2024, by 4:00 p.m. Meade County Fiscal Court reserves the right to reject any and all bids submitted.
Meade County Fiscal Court
Bid Specs
Design and Built Structure of a 70×90 Red Iron Metal Building
Open front
Gable roof – 2/12 pitch with gutters
Metal siding on both sides and back of building
5 -9×10 manual chain roll up doors
Insulation on roof only – roll insulation
LED lighting – 20 light fixtures evenly spaced
10 outside LED lights evenly spaced
208 3 phase ran to baler
400-amp panel box
Cut 3 foot off of existing concrete pad and repour 3 foot and add a retaining wall for future loading dock
Description of how the work will be performed and the time frame
Pre-design meeting to be set up with Director on his building sketch
Contractors are responsible for their own mess and will be contained and cleaned up accordingly.
Must be bonded and insured time of completion date
Any questions or concerns please contact Jacob Butler, Solid Waste and Recycle Director at 270-422-2868 or email meadeswc@meadeky.gov .
Microsoft Office 365, now branded as Microsoft 365, is a subscription-based service that provides users with access to a suite of productivity applications and services. Version 2411 of Microsoft 365 typically refers to a latest build or update of the Office apps, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, and other Office tools, along with cloud-based services like OneDrive and SharePoint.
Since Microsoft 365 is updated frequently, the version number 2411 refers a specific update released in November 2024 (build 2411). These updates often include:
New Features: New functionalities or enhancements to existing tools across Office apps and services, such as updates to AI-powered features like Copilot, improved collaboration features, or new templates in applications like Word and Excel.
Bug Fixes: Addresses known issues with the Office apps, improving stability and performance. This could include fixes for bugs in Word formatting, Outlook syncing, Excel formulas, etc.
Security Improvements: Patches for vulnerabilities to help ensure that users’ data and productivity tools remain secure.
User Interface Updates: Changes to the look and feel of apps, potentially improving usability, accessibility, or introducing new design elements.
Cloud Integrations: Enhancements to cloud storage and collaboration features, such as OneDrive improvements, Teams integration, or SharePoint updates.
Version 2411 (Build 18210.20000)
Resolved issues
Microsoft Word • Fixed an issue that was preventing emails with linked SVG content from saving or sending. • Resolved an issue where opening a large document with many revisions would take an extended period of time. • Resolved an issue where RTF files would not be proofed on open, resulting in a 0% rating from the Editor pane. • Resolved an issue where updating a table of figures may cause unexpected changes to certain words, resulting in spelling mistakes. • Resolved an issue where the Save button would be unresponsive if the file was saved to a folder including with a period (.) in the path name.
Office Suite • We fixed an issue where users experienced slowness when an Excel file contained many combo box form controls.
Manually Checking for Updates
If you want to check updates, follow these steps based on your platform (Windows or Mac):
For Windows:
Open any Office app (e.g., Word, Excel, or PowerPoint).
Go to the “File” menu in the top left corner.
Click “Account” (or “Office Account” in some versions).
Under Product Information, look for the Update Options button.
Click “Update Options”, then select “Update Now”.
This will check for updates and install them if any are available.
November 12, 2024 is Microsoft’s November 2024 Patch Tuesday, which includes security updates for 89 flaws, including four zero-days, two of which are actively exploited.
This Patch Tuesday fixed four critical vulnerabilities, which include two remote code execution and two elevation of privileges flaws.
The number of bugs in each vulnerability category is listed below:
• 26 Elevation of Privilege vulnerabilities • 2 Security Feature Bypass vulnerabilities • 52 Remote Code Execution vulnerabilities • 1 Information Disclosure vulnerability • 4 Denial of Service vulnerabilities • 3 Spoofing vulnerabilities
Running Windows Updates is essential to keep your operating system secure, improve performance, and ensure compatibility with the latest software and hardware. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to check for and install updates on Windows 10 and Windows 11:
For Windows 10
1. Check for Updates
Open Settings:
Click the Start Menu (Windows icon) in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
Select Settings (gear icon), or press Windows + I.
Go to Update & Security:
In the Settings window, click Update & Security.
Check for Updates:
In the Windows Update tab (which should be selected by default), click Check for updates.
Windows will now search for any available updates. If updates are found, they will automatically start downloading and installing.
2. Installing Updates
If updates are available, you’ll see a notification that they are downloading.
Once the download is complete, Windows will typically install the updates in the background. You may be asked to restart your computer to complete the installation process.
If a restart is required, click Restart Now. Windows will automatically apply the updates after the restart.
3. Advanced Options
In the Windows Update settings page, you can click on Advanced options to manage update settings:
Pause updates: You can pause updates for up to 35 days.
Choose when updates are installed: You can control whether updates are installed automatically or manually.
Delivery Optimization: Allows you to control whether updates are downloaded from other PCs in addition to Microsoft servers.
For Windows 11
1. Check for Updates
Open Settings:
Right-click on the Start Menu (Windows icon) and select Settings, or press Windows + I.
Go to Windows Update:
In the Settings window, click on Windows Update in the left-hand menu.
Check for Updates:
Click Check for updates. Windows 11 will now search for any available updates.
2. Installing Updates
If updates are found, they will begin downloading automatically.
Once downloaded, they will be installed, and you may need to restart your computer to complete the update process.
You can restart immediately, or choose to restart later, depending on your preference.
3. Advanced Options
Under Windows Update, click on Advanced options to adjust update settings:
Pause updates: Pause updates for up to 35 days.
Notify me when a restart is required: Get a notification when updates are ready to be installed and need a restart.
Delivery Optimization: Allows updates to be downloaded from other devices (including PCs on your local network).
View Update History: View a list of previously installed updates.
How Often Should You Run Windows Updates?
Security Updates: These are crucial and should be installed as soon as possible to protect your system from vulnerabilities.
Feature Updates: These are major updates (e.g., new Windows versions) that bring new features or changes to the system. They are usually released twice a year, and you should install them when they’re available.
Quality Updates: These are minor updates (e.g., bug fixes and performance improvements) that are released regularly. It’s good to install them when they appear to ensure your system runs smoothly.
Conclusion
Running Windows Updates regularly is crucial for maintaining system security, performance, and stability. You can set updates to install automatically, or you can manually check for updates through the Settings app if needed. By following the steps above, you should be able to ensure your system is always up to date. If you encounter any issues, you can troubleshoot or download updates manually from Microsoft’s Update Catalog.
Job Notice Meade County Detention Center is hiring for the following part-time positions.
Deputy Jailers – Part Time
To request an application please email: bfinch@meadeky.gov or visit the office of the Meade County Detention Center, 516 Hillcrest Drive, Brandenburg, KY 40108. For more information, please call the Meade County Detention Center at 270-422-2546. To be considered applications will need to be returned by no later than 4:00 PM on Wednesday, November 27th, 2024. In house applicants will be given first consideration. Applicants will be subject to drug testing and background check. Meade County Fiscal Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Ideal Candidates Include: ➼ Experience w/public safety ➼ Current or prior — Corrections — Police — Fire — EMS, etc.
SPECIAL MEETING MEADE COUNTY FISCAL COURT Weldon Christian Church Fellowship Hall 1595 Christian Church Road Brandenburg, KY 40108 Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 @ 7:00 PM AGENDA COMMENCEMENT OF MEETING Call to Order Pledge & Invocation Roll Call Committee Reports BUSINESS SESSION Consent Agenda Approve October 8, 2024, Regular Meeting Minutes Accept Monthly Financial Statement Approve Claims and Transfers Accept Monthly Department Written Reports Approve Hires, Resignations and Terminations Job Description Amendment Pay Scale Amendment Approval of Credit Card Charge Old Business Discuss the Schedule of Findings in the Report of the Audit of the Meade County Fiscal Court for the Year Ended June 30, 2023 New Business Knox Regional Development Alliance (KRDA) Presentation EMS Quarterly Report Put out for bid for a box swap Put out of bid for a new ambulance Solid Waste & Recycling – Put out for bid to design and build metal building Grant Writer Update Planning and Zoning Zoning Map Amendment – 2024R-076 – Second Reading Zoning Map Amendment – 2024R-077 – Second Reading Ordinance 2024-12 Signs & Outdoor Advertising Permits – First Reading Resolution 2024.11.01 – Green River Solar IRB Issuance ADJOURN
The Meade County Board of Adjustments will have a regular meeting in the Planning and Zoning Office at the Meade County Courthouse on Tuesday, November 12th, 2024 at 8:30 AM EDT.
