NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MINE Pursuant to Application Number 861-5350, Renewal
In accordance with KRS 350.055, notice is hereby given that Alden Resources LLC, 332 West Cumberland Gap Parkway, Suite 100, Corbin, Kentucky 40701 has applied for renewal of a permit for an underground coal mining operation located 2.0 miles northeast of Goins in Knox County and Whitley counties. The proposed operation will disturb 62.97 surface acres and will underlie 1,421.90 acres (of which 41.57 acres underlies surface acres) and the total area within the permit boundary will be 1,443.30 acres.
The proposed operation is approximately 3.3 miles east from KY Hwy. 92’s junction with Harpes Creek Road and located along Harpes Creek.
The proposed operation is located on the Frakes, KY 7½ minute quadrangle map. The surface area to be disturbed is owned by Gatliff Coal Company, Arnold T. Goins, Antony Greene, Alton Wilson, Lisa Fuson Brock, Freda Barnett and Cleveland Wilson Heirs. The operation will underlie land owned by Gatliff Coal Company, Arnold T. Goins, Alton Wilson, Begley Properties, LLC, Bryant Mahan, Jim Lambdin, Henry & Doris Lee, Leonard & Louise Lee, Lisa Fuson Brock, Ataya Hardwoods, Freda Barnett and Cleveland Wilson Heirs.
This is the final advertisement of the application. All comments, objections or requests for a permit conference must be received within thirty (30) days of today’s date. The application has been filed for public inspection at the Department for Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965-1229. Written comments, objections or requests for a permit conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Mine Permits, #2 Hudson Hollow, U.S. 127 South, Frankfort, Kentucky 40601.
NOTICE OF BOND RELEASE
Permit #918-0447
In accordance with KRS 350.093, notice is hereby given that Alden Resources LLC, 332 West Cumberland Gap Parkway, Suite 100, Corbin, KY 40701, has filed for a Phase I Bond Release on Increments No. 1 and 2 of permit number 918-0447 which was last issued on January 29th 2015. The application covers an area of approximately 497.38 surface acres located 0.9 miles east from the Maple Creek Road (KY HWY 779) junction with Brown Creek Road and located 600 feet southeast of Phoebe Fork and located 0.5 miles north of Perkins in Whitley County Kentucky.
The bonds now in effect are as follows:
Increment one (1) is a Surety Bond in the amount of $604,300.00. Approximately 60% of the original bond amount of $604,300.00 is included in this application for release. Increment two (2) is a Surety Bond in the amount of $315,700.00. Approximately 60% of the original bond amount of $315,700.00 is included in this application for release.
Reclamation work performed includes: Backfilling, re-grading, topsoil replacement, and drainage control including soil preparation and initial seeding and mulching in accordance with the approved reclamation plan, completed in March 2015.
Written comments, objections, and requests for a public hearing of informal conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Field Services, #2 Hudson Hollow, Frankfort, KY 40601, by 7/31/2015.
A public hearing on the application has been scheduled for 7/31/2015 at 11:00 am the Department for Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965-1229. The hearing will be cancelled if no request for a hearing or informal conference is received by 08/03/2015.
NOTICE OF BOND RELEASE
#918-0435
In accordance with KRS 350.093, notice is hereby given that Alden Resources LLC, 332 West Cumberland Gap Parkway, Suite 100, Corbin, KY 40701, has filed for a Phase I Bond Release on Increments No. 1 and 2 of permit number 918-0435 which was last issued on December 08, 2014. The application covers an area of approximately 84.3 acres located approximately 0.5 miles south west of Hamblin Hollow Road’s intersection with Poplar Creek Road. The site is 0.25 miles north of Mulberry Creek and approximately 2.5 miles north east of the community of Verne, in Whitley County, Kentucky.
The operation is located on the Saxton U.S.G.S. 7½ minute quadrangle map.
The bonds now in effect are as follows:
Increment #1 is a Surety Bond in the amount of $390,600. Approximately 60% of the original bond amount of $390,600.00 is included in this application for release. Increment #2 is a Surety Bond in the amount of $75,000.00. Approximately 0% of the original bond amount of $75,000.00 is included in this application for release.
Reclamation work performed includes: Backfilling, re-grading, topsoil replacement, and drainage control including soil preparation and initial seeding and mulching in accordance with the approved reclamation plan, completed March 2014.
Written comments, objections, and requests for a public hearing of informal conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Field Services, #2 Hudson Hollow, Frankfort, KY 40601, by 7/31/2015.
A public hearing on the application has been scheduled for 7/31/2015 at 10:00 am at the Department for Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965-1229. The hearing will be cancelled if no request for a hearing or informal conference is received by 8/03/2015.
NOTICE OF BOND RELEASE
Permit #918-0413
In accordance with KRS 350.093, notice is hereby given that Alden Resources LLC, 332 West Cumberland Gap Parkway, Suite 100, Corbin, KY 40701, has filed for a Phase I Bond Release on Increments No. 1, and 3 of permit number 918-0413 which was last issued on May 20th 2014. The application covers an area of approximately 128.96 surface acres located approximately three (3) miles north of the community of Nevisdale, Kentucky, in Whitley County, Kentucky. The proposed operation is approximately two and half (2.5) miles north of Rock Springs Road intersection with Kentucky Highway 904 and 0.1 mile south east of Rock Springs Road intersection with Hamlin Hollow Road just south of Mulberry Creek.
The bonds now in effect are as follows:
Increment one (1) is a Surety Bond in the amount of $231,100.00. Approximately 60% of the original bond amount of $231,100.00 is included in this application for release. Increment three (3) is a Surety Bond in the amount of $10,000.00. Approximately 40% of the original bond amount of $10,000.00 is included in this application for release.
Reclamation work performed includes: Backfilling, re-grading, topsoil replacement, and drainage control including soil preparation and initial seeding and mulching in accordance with the approved reclamation plan, completed in March 2014.
Written comments, objections, and requests for a public hearing of informal conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Field Services, #2 Hudson Hollow, Frankfort, KY 40601, by 7/31/2015.
A public hearing on the application has been scheduled for 7/31/2015 at 9:00 am the Department for Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 East Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, KY 40965-1229. The hearing will be cancelled if no request for a hearing or informal conference is received by 08/03/2015.
NOTICE OF INTENTION TO MINE
Pursuant to Application Number 918-5170, Renewal
In accordance with KRS 350.055, notice is hereby given that Southfork Coal Co., 2700 Lee Highway Suite B, Bristol, VA. 24202, has applied for renewal of a permit for an existing underground coal mining operation located 2.8 miles east of Hollyhill in McCreary/Whitley counties Kentucky. The operation disturbs 2.91 surface acres and underlies 171.60 acres for a total of 174.51 acres within the permit boundary.
The operation lies on Buck’s Branch approximately 2.1 miles southwest of State Rt. 92 intersection with State Rt. 1898 and 1.7 miles west of the confluence of Buck’s Branch and Jellico Creek. The Latitude is 36 degrees, 39 minutes, and 32 seconds, and the Longitude is 84 degrees, 17 minutes, and 37 seconds.
The operation is located on the Hollyhill USGS 7 1/2 Minute Quadrangle Map. The land overlying underground operations areas are owned and by Harold Campbell, Jr., Glenda Joyce Campbell, Donnie Patrick, Donnie Bruce Patrick, and Ronnie Patrick. The disturbed surface is owned by Harold Campbell, Jr. and Glenda Joyce Campbell.
The application has been filed for public inspection at the Department for Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement’s Middlesboro Regional Office, 1804 Cumberland Avenue, Middlesboro, Kentucky 40965. Written comments or objections or requests for a permit conference must be filed with the Director, Division of Permits, #2 Hudson Hollow, U.S. 127 South, Frankfort, Ky. 40601.
NOTICE TO MICHELLE BALL & SENIA LAWSON
To the above individuals, I have been appointed Warning Order Attorney to notify you of Civil Action No. 15-CI-00060. You have fifty days from June 3, 2015 to file an answer or other pleadings in this case, or judgment may be taken against you.
DAVID O. SMITH, ATTORNEY AT LAW
PO BOX 699, CORBIN, KY 40702; 606-528-5001
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to 405 KAR 8:010, Section 16(5), the following is a summary of permitting decisions made by the Department for Natural Resources, Division of Mine Permits with respect to applications to conduct surface coal mining and reclamation operations in Whitley County. ALDEN RESOURCES LLC, 9180469, 5/20/2015.
PUBLIC NOTICE
The adoption of the Whitley County Fiscal Court annual budget ordinance #2015-06 for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 was passed on June 16, 2015 by the Whitley County Fiscal Court.
BUDGET SUMMARY
An Ordinance relating to the Annual Budget and Appropriations.
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE FISCAL COURT OF WHITLEY COUNTY, KENTUCKY
WHEREAS, the budget was approved by the fiscal court on June 16, 2015 and approved as to form and classification by the State Local Finance Officer.
SECTION ONE. The following budget is for the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 and the amounts stated are appropriated for the purposes indicated:
General Fund
5000 General Government 1,782,014.00
5100 Protection to Persons and Property 159,839.00
5200 General Health and Sanitation 288,350.00
5300 Social Services 6,500.00
7200 Debt Service 137,700.00
7700 Leases 40,625.00
9100 General Services 249,760.00
9200 Contingent Appropriations 72,638.00
9300 Transfer to Other Funds 0
9400 Fringe Benefits 429,830.00
Total General Fund 3,137,256.00
Road Fund
5000 General Government 2,000.00
6100 Roads 1,791,265.00
7700 Leases 149,195.00
9100 General Services 45,727.00
9200 Contingent Appropriations 84,716.00
9400 Fringe Benefits 357,120.00
9500 Dist. To other Government Agencies 3,600.00
Total Road Fund 2,433,623.00
Jail Fund
5100 Protection to Persons and Property 1,759,308.00
7200 Debt Service 392,665.00
9100 General Services 151,625.00
9200 Contingent Appropriations 26,495.00
9400 Fringe Benefits 475,285.00
Total Jail Fund 2,805,378.00
Local Government Economic Assistance Fund
5000 General Government 75,100.00
5400 Recreation and Culture 60,000.00
6100 Roads 146,500.00
9200 Contingent Appropriations 550.00
Total L.G.E.A. Fund 282,150.00
Federal Grants Fund
8000 Capital Projects 776,958.00
Total Federal Grants Fund 776,958.00
Ambulance Fund
5100 Protection to Persons and Property 1,498,900.00
7700 Leases 54,340.00
9100 General Services 49,161.00
9200 Contingent Appropriations 15,410.00
9400 Fringe Benefits 592,965.00
Total Ambulance Fund 2,210,776.00
Forestry Fund
5100 Protection to Persons and Property 4,000.00
9200 Contingent Appropriations 5,875.00
Total Forestry Fund 9,875.00
Occupational Tax Fund
5000 General Government 99,000.00
9100 General Services 4,000.00
9200 Contingent Appropriations 30,117.00
9300 Transfer to Other Fund 0
9400 Fringe Benefits 34,200.00
9500 Dist. To other Gov. Agencies 2,000,000.00
Total Occupational Tax Fund 2,167,317.00
Tourist Tax Fund
5400 Recreation and Culture 59,000.00
9200 Contingent Appropriations 4,550.00
Total Tourist Fund 63,550.00
911 Fund
5100 Protection to Persons and Property 519,800.00
9100 General Services 8,790.00
9200 Contingent Appropriations 10,150.00
9400 Fringe Benefits 141,595.00
Total 911 Fund 680,335.00
TOTAL BUDGETED APPROPRIATIONS
Total General Fund $ 3,137,256.00
Total Road Fund $ 2,433,623.00
Total Jail Fund $ 2,805,378.00
Total LGEA Fund $ 282,150.00
Total Federal Grants Fund $ 776,958.00
Total Ambulance Fund $ 2,210,776.00
Total Forestry Fund $ 9,875.00
Total Occupational Tax Fund $ 2,167,317.00
Total Tourist Fund $ 63,550.00
Total 911 Fund $ 680,335.00
Total All Funds $14,567,218.00
SECTION TWO. This ordinance shall be published in the local newspaper by title and summary within thirty (30) days following adoption.
SECTION THREE. This ordinance shall become effective upon passage and publication.
NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY
All interested parties and organizations in the County are hereby notified that a copy of the County’s Adopted Budget in full is available for public inspection at the office of the County Judge/Executive during normal business hours.
