(BENTON, Ky.) — The Marshall County Board of Health has announced two upcoming meetings in January, with a special called session scheduled for Wednesday, January 14, at 5:30 p.m., followed by the regularly scheduled meeting on Thursday, January 22, at 5:30 p.m. Both meetings are open to the public.
Special Finance Committee Meeting Set for January 14
The special called meeting will be led by Finance Committee Chairman Dr. Paul Jaco and will focus on two key discussion topics: CD investments and a proposed ambulance building lease.
Comprehensive Agenda Awaits January 22 Regular Meeting
Board Chairman Dr. Roger Lampkin will preside over the regular meeting, which features an extensive agenda addressing financial matters, policy revisions, and strategic planning for the coming year.
Members will first vote on approval of minutes from the October 23, 2025, meeting before moving to financial business.
Financial Matters Take Center Stage
Finance Director Cathy Thompson will present multiple items requiring board approval, including the monthly financial report, budget amendments and addendums, account write-offs, and the June 30, 2025, unrestricted reserve figures. Each item will be subject to a board vote.
Community Health Assessment Under Review
Shay Glover will present a comprehensive review of the Community Health Assessment, providing insights into the health status and needs of Marshall County residents.
Director Outlines Department Activities
Health Department Director Billy Pitts will deliver his director’s report covering several key areas. Pitts plans to discuss CD investments, provide a retrospective on 2025 activities, and outline strategic plans for 2026.
Extensive Policy Revisions on Docket
The board faces an ambitious policy revision agenda, with votes required on 12 separate policies. These include updates to payroll and timesheet procedures, chart of accounts, equipment inventory management, and board approval processes for operating and taxing budgets.
Additional policies up for approval cover accounts payable, travel and expense payments, financial reporting standards, and cultural competency guidelines. The board will also vote on revisions to inclement weather policies in the employee handbook, purchasing procedures, cash management protocols, credit card usage, and a newly introduced artificial intelligence policy.
Committee Appointments and Future Planning
Chairman Lampkin will report on the Director Evaluation Committee and announce appointments to special committees.
The board has scheduled three additional crucial meetings throughout the year. On April 23, members will vote on the taxing district rate and employee increment. The June 25 meeting will focus on approving the FY 2026-2027 budget, while the October 22 gathering will include votes on the annual audit, Board of Health renewal forms, and election of 2027 officers.
Following adjournment of the January 22 meeting, Chairman Lampkin will sign approved policies and the 2026 medication plan, with the pharmacist also providing a signature on the medication plan.
