Hardin County Fiscal Court holds second September meeting

The Hardin County Fiscal Court met for their second meeting of the month Tuesday.

The court approved a resolution approving a lease agreement with Flex Financial, a division of Stryker Sales LLC.

“It’s for $881,739.46, a seven year lease,” said Hardin County Judge/Executive Keith Taul. “A reminder, this is for six power load systems, ten PowerPro XT cots, and five StairPro stair chairs, and their maintenance for these years.”

A public hearing was held on the lease agreement, as is required for county purchases or leases valued at more than $500,000.

The first reading was held on an ordinance amending the 2025-2026 county budget, which Taul said is a $1.2 million amendment primarily for planned EMS ambulance upgrades along with some road flex funding and bridge replacement funding.

Hardin County EMS Director Mark Peterson reported 1,331 EMS dispatches were made in August. Hardin County E-911 Director Mike Leo said the office took 4,402 calls in August.

The Hardin County Fiscal Court will next meet October 14.