The Casey County Fiscal Court met in a special session Thursday morning.

Under General Business, the Magistrates approved the first reading of a Budget Amendment. Judge Executive, Randy Dial...

Judge Dial reported the delivery of two new tractors for the County Road Department. The tractors were purchased and ordered a little over a year ago.

Under Jail Business, the Court discussed the rising cost of jail medical care and the need to find a cost-effective solution for the future.

The proposed contract from their current provider, Advanced Healthcare, shows a significant price increase compared to the previous year, from nearly $327,000 to just under $470,000, an increase of about $140,000. Concerns were raised about the rising cost and potential for even higher increases next year.

County Attorney, Thomas Weddle, suggested comparing costs with local providers...

The court considered exploring alternative options for jail medical care, including partnering with the local hospital or hiring nurses directly. However, concerns were raised about the cost and feasibility of these options, particularly the potential for exceeding the retainer quoted by the Hospital, which would end up costing more than the current proposal.

The court ultimately decided to table the decision on the medical contract. They will contact Advanced Healthcare to see if they can extend the deadline for acceptance. Additionally, they will explore the feasibility of partnering with local healthcare providers and potentially reconvene for another special meeting if necessary.