Topic: Madison County Government
Comments about Kent Clark, Madison County Fiscal Court and county government.
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admin
09/04/08 07:42PM
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Posted on Feedback by Anonymous:
"Re: Constables " You failed to mention the most import part of the constable system. They, as elected officials, are the only law enforcement accepted as fair and unwavering in their duties. They keep it fair since they know they would be voted out if they did any of the fiascos seen latly from the RPD, BPD, KSP, MCSO. Fact is, the Constable is the only recognized law enforcement officer in many peoples minds. The other's, sorry but their just plain old traffic cops. Virtually useless in the free parking days of today. |
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admin
09/03/08 07:48AM
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Posted on Feedback by Anonymous:
Re: Constables In Kentucky, constables are elected from each magistrate district in the state. There are between three and eight magistrate districts in each county. Under Section 106 of the Kentucky Constitution, constables have the same countywide jurisdiction as the county sheriff. Prior to the 1970s, the main function of the constables was to provide court service and security to the Justice of the Peace courts. However, since these have been eliminated by judicial reform, the office of constable now has few real functions. Constables still have the power of arrest and to execute warrants, subpoenas, summonses and other court documents, and are required to execute any court process given to them. On the approval of the Fiscal Court (the legislature of the county) they may equip their vehicles with oscillating blue lights and sirens. Most constables in Kentucky are not paid a salary, but are paid fees for services rendered. However, state law provides for payment of an annual salary of $9,600 to constables in counties with a population of over 250,000; as of the 2000 U.S. Census, this only applies in Louisville Metro/Jefferson County and the Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government. The payment has become a point of controversy, since constables in Kentucky have few actual duties. The state has authorized a salary of up to $9,600 a year, but the Louisville Metro Council cut it to $100 a month, plus expenses. Anyone standing for election as a Constable must be at least 24 years of age, a resident of Kentucky for at least 2 years, and a resident of the county and district for at least a year prior to election. Since Constables are Constitutional peace officers they are exempt from attending the mandatory Department of Criminal Justice Training academy, although they may choose to do so. Sheriffs, Coroners, and Jailers are also exempted law enforcement officers. The Kentucky Constables Association is affiliated with the National Constables Association. For more information, see section 10 of: http://www.lrc.ky.gov/lrcpubs/ib114a.pdf Craig |
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admin
09/03/08 06:49AM
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Posted on Feedback by Anonymous:
does anyone have information on when the cell tower in joe lick knob will be operable? |
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admin
09/02/08 10:19PM
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Posted on Feedback by Anonymous:
RE: Constable arrest powers Can someone cite the KRS statutes that authorize the duties? Unless the statutes have changed, they do not have arrest powers identical to sworm police officers........ |
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admin
09/02/08 12:18PM
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Posted on Q&A by Anonymous:
The constable has full arrest powers just like a sworn police officer...but has the option to attend the Police Academey |
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admin
09/02/08 12:18PM
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Posted on Q&A by Anonymous:
I know that a constable is elected, BUT, his authority is limited to serving warrants and other documents; no arrest powers. Could possibly prevent a felony in action, but that ain't the story? |
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ramenov
08/03/08 09:21AM
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Good idea. Why don't you suggest this to the county zoning board? I've heard that 35 to 40 more towers are scheduled to be erected somewhere in Madison County. This would be a good opportunity to get this tower situation under some kind of control, and give the historical society an opportunity to get their act in gear as well. |
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admin
08/02/08 01:17PM
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Posted on Feedback by Anonymous:
From Anonymous: Re: Joe Lick Knob / Cell Sites I would like to see a board (of which the members serve freely) or department created in the county to deal with technology infrastructure. One that works with both the city(s), county, land owners and the company, or Site Acquisition Agent, who wishes to erect a tower or pole for the purpose of providing cellular as well as other types of communication. As we move forward, towers will become more of a fact of life. Tower sites are not necessarily chosen for their elevation unless it is inside of a Search Ring. Promoting or at the minimum, encouraging, co-location makes efficient use of tower sites and cuts down on the total number of towers in an area. I think people are lead to believe that a land owner calls up a cell company and says, hey, I got this big mountain behind my house, how much you give me to let you put a tower on it. That is not how it works. In locations where a tower is located on public property, the tower owner should be encouraged to provide space for local infrastructure appliances. Perhaps the same should apply to towers located on private property but that is debatable. Some planning done now, by people without dollar signs in their eyes, will have a major impact on everone's future. Craig Still |
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ramenov
08/01/08 09:45PM
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The problem as I see it is that the Historical Society can't wait until one of their valued properties becomes jeopardized before they act. They need to identify the features of Madison County which they want to protect and begin the process of having them declared historical properties beforehand. As was noted at the last hearing, almost anyplace in Madison County could be said to have some historical significance, but the entire county can't be protected. The true historical sites need to be identified and protected in advance, or the arguments seem shallow. |
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AndyofTroy
08/01/08 10:12AM
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Did the Madison County Historial Society actively oppose the cell tower on Joe Lick Knob? Some suggested they don't oppose the county gov't because they are afraid of jeopardizing their annual allocation from the Madison County Fiscal Court?
Any thoughts as to whether that observation is true? |