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Lincoln Trail ADD
February Board Meeting


Wednesday, February 16
1:30 pm ET
ONLINE ZOOM MEETING

You will be able to attend the meeting through "Zoom" by clicking HERE at the scheduled time. Link information will also be sent to Board Members, Interested Parties, and posted on our website at ltadd.org prior to the meeting date. 

Contact Ms. Katie Peace for more information. 
      Upcoming    
Meetings / Trainings / Events
 
Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association
40th Annual KCJEA Winter Conference  
February 2-3
Griffin Gate Marriott, Lexington
Radcliff/Elizabethtown MPO Technical Advisory Committee 
Wednesday, February 2, 10:00 am ET
Online Zoom Meeting
Meeting link will be sent to members prior.
 
Contact Mr. Mike Skaggs for more information. 
Department for Local Government
2022 Virtual County Budget Workshop - Lincoln Trail
Tuesday, February 8, 9:00 am ET
Registration is required to participate.
Click HERE to Register!

Contact Ms. Katie Peace for more information. 
Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board
Executive Committee Meeting
Wednesday, February 16, 11:30 am ET
Online Zoom Meeting
Meeting link will be sent to members prior.

Contact Ms. Sherry Johnson for more information. 
Radcliff/Elizabethtown MPO Policy Committee 
Thursday, February 17, 10:00 am ET
Online Zoom Meeting
Meeting link will be sent to members prior.
 
Contact Mr. Mike Skaggs for more information. 
Lincoln Trail Municipal Clerks Association
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, February 23, 10:00 am ET
Lincoln Trail ADD Board Room

Contact Ms. Krista Levee for more information. 
Spring 2022 Waste Tire Event Meeting
Thursday, February 24, 10:00 am ET
Lincoln Trail ADD Board Room

This event was emailed directly to all County Judge/Executives and Solid Waste Coordinators from the Division of Waste Management with the Energy & Environment Cabinet. Contact Ms. Krista Levee for more information.
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Lincoln Trail in the News!
  • In case you missed the segment last fall, Washington County Judge/Executive Timothy Graves was featured on NBC's Roots Less Traveled. Judge Graves helped a family learn more about their enslaved family's Kentucky roots and their progression to freedom through a monumental court case. Catch the episode, HERE.

    This Friday, February 4th at 6 pm (ET), you can watch Judge Graves on WHAS 11 as he shares another amazing story of Washington County history featured for Black History month. Shout out to our featured storyteller, Judge Graves!
     
  • The Central Kentucky Career and Job Fair Expo was held recently. The job fair was a live recruiting and hiring event geared toward bringing together local job seekers and regional employers. With the recent employment announcements in Hardin and Meade counties, representatives from Kruger and Nucor were also available to speak with job seekers. Click HERE for local coverage. 
     
  • Registration is now open for DLG's 2022 Virtual County Budget Workshop. To register for the Lincoln Trail workshop day on Tuesday, February 8th, click HERE. DLG will provide up to 3 hours of training credit for this workshop. It will be a Zoom format as it was last year. To view other additional workshop dates, view DLG's flyer HERE. 
Lincoln Trail General Assembly Members
(Top Left) - FRANKFORT, January 25, Sen. Stephen Meredith, R-Leitchfield, presents Senate Bill 45, a bill that would limit the number of managed care organization contracts that operate the Medicaid program, in the Senate.

(Top Right) - FRANKFORT, January 19, Rep. Samara Heavrin, R-Leitchfield, presents House Bill 262, a bill relating to incest, in the House Judiciary Committee.
(Middle Left) - FRANKFORT, January 20, House Appropriations and Revenue Committee Vice Chair Brandon Reed, R-Hodgenville, presents House Bill 1, the executive branch budget, in committee. 

(Middle Right) - FRANKFORT, January 13, Rep. Jim DuPlessis, R-Elizabethtown, comments on House Bill 56, a bill relating to death benefits for first responders, in the House State Government Committee. 

(Bottom Left) - FRANKFORT, January 10, Sen. Paul Hornback, R-Shelbyville (left), speaks with Senate Minority Whip Dennis Parrett, D-Elizabethtown, in the Senate before the day's session. 

(Bottom Right) - FRANKFORT, January 10, (left to right) Rep. Josh Calloway, R-Irvington with House colleagues Rep. Joseph M. Fischer, R-Fort Thomas; and Rep. Tom Burch, D-Louisville, before the day's session begins. 
 
*All photos courtesy of Kentucky Legislative Research Commission. 
January Board Meeting
We Are Hiring...
Aging Services
Numbers You Need To Know
 AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER:
270-737-6082 or 800-264-0393
Education and Assistance in learning about and applying for
resources and programs.
 
KPAP (Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program)  Free medications to those who qualify. Contact Carol Baldwin at 270-401-3842 for more information.

Long-Term Care Ombudsman; Contact Ms. Beverly Broadus, 502-965-8304 if your loved ones have experienced care issues while in a Nursing Home.

SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program) 270-769-8609 - Provides assistance to people making decisions regarding Medicare.
Did You Know?
"Aging Trivia"
Kentucky Career Center
YouTube Channel

CLICK HERE FOR LATEST VIDEOS
Looking for a Career?
For more information about Lincoln Trail's Kentucky Career Center click here.

Workforce News...
  • In case you missed the January Work Matters Column - A Fulfilling Electrician Career is Waiting for You, check it out HERE! 
  • Above, check out the conversation with Kentucky's Heartland in the Work Matters Segment regarding the recently released 3-year strategic plan of the Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board. Click HERE to view. 
     
  • The Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board is seeking qualified applicants to offer Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) direct services (case management and operations of the WIOA youth program). Proposals are due at noon on February 18, 2022.
    • Click HERE for Direct Services Provider RFP. 
       
  • The Lincoln Trail Workforce Development Board is seeking proposals from qualified applicants to provide outreach activities including website maintenance, a vigorous social media presence, and other suggested materials to promote the work of the board and also promote the "retail side" - the KCC-Lincoln Trail system. Proposals are due on March 2, 2022 at noon (ET).
    • Click HERE for Outreach RFP. 
DLG 2022 Virtual County Budget Workshop- Lincoln Trail Region
Tuesday, February 8
9:00 am (ET)
Zoom Meeting / Register to Attend
 
Lincoln Trail Municipal Clerks Association
Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, February 23
10:00 am (ET)
LTADD Board Room
 
Spring 2022 Waste Tire Event Meeting
Division of Waste Management / Energy & Environment Cabinet
Thursday, February 24
10:00 am (ET)
LTADD Board Room
REPORTING REMINDERS

FOR (NEU) CITIES AND COUNTIES: The US Treasury recently moved the deadline for submission of the first project and expenditure report from October 31, 2021 to April 30, 2022. City account, designated roles, and info should be submitted before the April deadline. Check out KLC's guide and more info, HERE. 

If you are interested in contracting with LTADD for financial, project management or reporting assistance, please contact Ms. Krista Levee.
 
US Treasury SLFRF
Final Rule - As of January 2022
Overview of Final Rule - As of January 2022
Interim Final Rule
FAQs as of January 2022
Compliance and Reporting Guidance
KLC Resources for Cities
KACo Resources for Counties
Click here to learn more about the COVID-19 Business Relief Program!
The Lincoln Trail ADD Hazard Mitigation Update is a wrap! It is off to the State for review.
 
Want a jumpstart on the upcoming funding cycle? - Due to the tornado events in December, federal hazard mitigation funding will soon become available. Contact Mr. John David May about preparing for the Mitigation Action Form (MAF) application in the state's system. 
GRANT OPPORTUNITIES
The FY 2021 Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant Program application period opened on Monday, January 3, at 8 am (ET) and closes on Friday, February 4, at 5 pm (ET). Click HERE to learn more and for upcoming training webinars.

Contact Mr. John David May for more details. 
Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF)

The Department for Local Government (DLG) is currently accepting applications for funding cycle 2022 for the Recreational Trails Program (RTP) and the Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF). Both programs have a minimum of $25,000 and a maximum of $250,000 for projects.

The RTP grant can assist in acquisition of easements, development and/or maintenance of recreational trails and trailhead facilities for both motorized and non-motorized use. The grant requires the applicant to provide a 20% match at minimum and funded through the Federal Highway Administration. This is a Federally funded, matching reimbursement grant program. The deadline to submit applications to DLG is MAY 31, 2022. Click HERE to learn more about the RTP program.

The LWCF program provides federal grant funds to protect important natural areas, acquire land for outdoor recreation and to develop or renovate public outdoor recreation facilities. Examples of public outdoor facilities include campgrounds, picnic areas, sports & playfields, swimming facilities, boating facilities, fishing facilities, trails, natural areas and passive parks. The grant requires a 50/50 match and funded through the National Park Service. It is a matching reimbursement program. The deadline to submit applications to DLG is May 31, 2022. Click HERE to learn more about the LWCF program. 

Contact Ms. Krista Levee for more details. 
Radcliff / Elizabethtown MPO
 
Technical Advisory Committee Meeting 
Wednesday, February 2 at 10 am (ET)
Online Zoom Meeting
Meeting link will be sent to members prior.

Policy Committee Meeting 
Thursday, February 17 at 10 am (ET)
Online Zoom Meeting
Meeting link will be sent to members prior.
 
Contact Mr. Mike Skaggs for more information or visit the website at radcliff-elizabethtown-mpo.org.
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