Christian Fiscal Court approved several ordinances at Tuesday morning’s meeting, including one concerning special purpose vehicles and another to adjust the scope of the transient room tax.
Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam clarified that the adjustment to the transient room tax ordinance was only to widen what the funds collected by that tax can be used on—it did not change or raise the tax rate in anyway.
Brief discussion was held afterwards, where it was also clarified that the transient room tax does also apply to AirBnB’s and similar rental set-ups. Magistrates approved the ordinance unanimously.
In the 2025 session of the Kentucky General Assembly held earlier this year, legislators moved to make the usage of side-by-sides, or special purpose vehicles, legal on Kentucky roadways. At Tuesday’s meeting, magistrates approved first-reading of an ordinance that aligns with one drafted by the Kentucky Association of Counties that brings Christian County in accordance with state law.
Magistrates approved an amendment to the Rural and Secondary Road Recommendations for the usage of their Flex Funds with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Judge Gilliam specified that the recommendation from the Road Committee calls for the resurfacing of a portion of KY 115.
During a portion for magistrate comments, Magistrate John Bruce took the time to explain what the county’s role has been in helping the Hopkinsville-Christian County Airport acquire grant funding, saying they’re doing their part to streamline the process.
In other action, magistrates approved an amendment to the County’s Costs and Fees—now there will be an additional $10 fee for each traffic offense case that appears in Christian District Court. Those additional fees will go towards costs and maintaining the Christian County Justice Center.