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Administration

City of Bardstown
220 North 5th Street
Bardstown, KY 40004

The Administration Department of the City of Bardstown consists of the Mayor, Assistant City Administrator/Human Resource Officer, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, City Clerk/Bardstown Cemetery Sexton, Risk Management Officer/Secretary-Treasurer of the Bardstown-Nelson County Air Board, Administrative Assistant, City Groundskeeper, Historic Preservationist, and the Community Prevention Center Director and Program Coordinator.

The Mayor sets policy guidelines, and manages and oversees the daily operation of all City departments, with a focus on friendly, efficient customer service and safety. He keeps the City Council informed on all City matters, and also serves as the City Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) Administrator.

The Assistant City Administrator/Human Resource Officer provides internal organizational support, advice and administrative assistance to the Mayor and all departments and employees in the areas of employment, compensation and benefits, employee development and other personnel issues. Responsibilities include recruitment, pre-screening and referring applicants, equal employment compliance reviews, salary and wage administration, maintenance and security for all personnel records, health and insurance benefits, and the administration of the Human Resources Management System.

The Executive Assistant to the Mayor is the Mayor's scheduler and performs other administrative support duties. She acts as liaison for external affairs, to include NCEDA, Chamber, Tourism, Planning & Zoning, County Government, Department for Local Government, Kentucky League of Cities, Lincoln Trail Area Development District, etc. She monitors legislative issues, keeps the department heads updated on ongoing issues, drafts press releases and public affairs notifications, and represents the Mayor at public events in the Mayor's absence.

The City Clerk/Bardstown Cemetery Sexton manages agendas and minutes of City Council and Council Work Session and all special meetings. She is responsible for maintenance of the City's official records, implements the open records and open meetings laws, processes liquor license applications, and performs all other duties as a Certified Municipal Clerk. As Cemetery Sexton, she is responsible for overall management, sale of graves, budget and record keeping duties of the Bardstown Cemetery.

The Risk Management/Safety Officer identifies and works to control safety risks, and designs, implements and trains employees regarding the City Safety Programs as outlined and mandated by Federal and State Occupational Safety and Health Standards (OSHA). He handles the City's liability insurance policies, accident reports and liability claims. The Risk Manager also serves as the Secretary-Treasurer of the Bardstown-Nelson County Air Board.

The Administrative Assistant performs receptionist and secretarial duties for the department. She processes all complaints and assigns action to the appropriate department, with the exception of complaints regarding utilities. The assistant offers backup administrative support to the Mayor, Assistant City Administrator, City Clerk/Cemetery Sexton, and the Executive Assistant to the Mayor. The Administrative Assistant is also Coordinator of the Farmer's Market Program, maintains the ongoing project list, and prepares the monthly City Calendar.

The City Groundskeeper is responsible for planting and maintaining flowers and trees throughout the City, trash collection in the downtown business district, and maintenance of the City cemeteries, parks and recreation areas.

The Historic Preservationist enforces the Historic District zoning and building ordinances; is the staff representative on the Historic Review Board; makes recommendations to applicants for compliance with the building/zoning laws in the district, getting Council approval for those recommendations; and serves as the City's representative on the Kentucky Heritage Council.

The Community Prevention Center is the lead youth drug prevention agency in the county. They support local efforts by securing funding for substance abuse educational programs in the schools, providing training to families through grants, and collaborating with other agencies on environmental strategies.




Richard (Dick) Heaton
Mayor
(502)348-5947 ext. 2207
mayorheaton@bardstowncable.net

Larry Green
Assistant City Administrator/Human Resource
(502)348-5947 ext. 2208
lgreen@bardstowncable.net

Barbie Bryant
Executive Assistant
(502)348-5947 ext. 2239
bbryant@bardstowncable.net

Bobbe Blincoe
City Clerk/Cemetery Sexton
Bobbe Blincoe
(502)348-5947 ext. 2206
bblincoe@bardstowncable.net

Michael Forsee
Risk Managment/Secretary-Treasurer Bardstown-Nelson Co Air Board
(502)348-5947 ext.2223
mforsee@bardstowncable.net

Phillip Grubbs
City Groundskeeper
(502)348-5947 ext. 2249

Pen Bogert
Historic Preservationist
(502)348-1805