It was a full agenda for Christian Fiscal Court Tuesday morning, as they discussed the potential use for road funds and made some adjustments to the rules regarding the sale of the Weber Street building.
The original resolution regarding the possible selling of the historic building came following public outcry last year after the building was marked as surplus with the possibility of being demolished. Magistrates approved a resolution in October of 2025 that determined the guidelines for what kind of business or property can be located in that building.
At Tuesday’s meeting, magistrates approved a new resolution that sets down a new requirement for potential buyers—they must put down a minimum bid of $50,000 and have a letter of credit from a bank.
Judge-Executive Jerry Gilliam says this move it to show that the buyer has ‘skin in the game’ and is serious about not letting the building sit empty for an extended time following its purchase.
Known as the Weber Street building, it was built in 1839 and has stood there ever since, serving as the home to numerous law offices, businesses, a doctor’s office and a restaurant before coming under the ownership of Christian County Government in 1968.
In other business, magistrates heard two recommendations regarding the Rural and Secondary Road Program. Charlotte Cotton, an engineer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, was unhappy to report that the funds for the program have decreased significantly compared to last year.
With the funds available, Cotton says option one is repaving a portion of Empire Road, which she says has been much needed for some time.
Option two is continuing the work that has already been done on KY 272, starting at the Y-intersection with KY 164.
The total budget for the Rural and Secondary Road Program is $727,719, with $320,569 making up the available Flex Funds for this year. Fiscal Court can choose what they want to do with those Flex Funds, whether that be continuing the recommended projects or choosing a different road project in the county.
Magistrates voted to send those recommendations to the Road Committee for consideration of the best option, and the court will then vote on the committee’s recommendation at a later date.