Judge Anthony "Tony" Meyer
Died: Mar 19, 2012
Judge Anthony "Tony" Meyer, 79, of Aurora, IN., passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
He was born Wednesday, February 15, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Son of the late Anthony N. Meyer and the late Rosemary I. Williams Meyer Huffman
He served his Country as a member of the United States Army.
Judge Meyer was Judge for the 7th Circuit Court of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, retiring after over 13 years of service. He was a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir for many years, and also served as an elder. Tony also sang with the Singing Hoosiers of Indiana University. Judge Meyer served in several capacities throughout his span of time in public service, such as: a member of the Indiana Bar Association, JLAP, he was admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court, was the Prosecutor for Dearborn and Ohio Counties for 8 years, Aurora City Attorney for many years, Senior partner at Ewbank & Meyer, was chairman of the board for the YES Home, founded the Dearborn County Juvenile Detention Center, was on the Board of Directors for UCB until he was 72, and President of the Rotary Club. Judge Meyer also served as the Attorney for the Fair Board, the Board of directors for Hillforest, Chairman of the Young Republicans Club and on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Prosecutors Association during all his years as Prosecutor. Judge Meyer's contribution to our community has made a great and positive legacy for all who follow behind him. Judge Meyer touched many lives and he made a lasting and loving impression for his family and all who knew him. Our community has lost a truly inspirational patriarch.
Surviving are his loving wife, Shirley Ann Meyer; Children, Anthony C. "Tony" (Lora) Meyer, Annie (Brian) Kaplan, Eric (Marna) Meyer, all of Indianapolis, IN and Becky Clark of Cincinnati, OH; Brother, Gary W. (Betty) Meyer of Aurora, IN; Grandchildren, Nicholas, Lindsay, Sydney Samantha, Falcon, McKinsey, Anthony "Rex", Samuel, Madelyn, and Mason; Great-Grandchild, Jack Henry.
Friends will be received 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, March 23, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church, 220 Mechanic Street, Aurora, Indiana 47001.
Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church Aurora, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:00 am with Pastor Edward A. Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Aurora, IN 47001. Military graveside services will be conducted by members of local Veterans Service Organizations.
Contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, YES Home, Hillforest Historical Foundation. Please call the office at Rullman Funeral Home (812) 926-1450 and they will notify the family of your donation with a card.
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE TOWN HALL MEETING
The Democratic Party is holding an informal Town Hall meeting
March 28th at 7 PM
in the Logan Branch Library.
Democrat candidates and the public are invited.
March 28th at 7 PM
in the Logan Branch Library.
Democrat candidates and the public are invited.
20 March 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
20 March 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Teresa Randall, County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
Meeting started at 9:25 AM due to executive session running overtime. Commissioners voted to pay the 1st claim not to exceed the original benefits
Upheld the denial of the claim on the 2nd and 3rd Med Ben appeals.
OLD BUSINESS:
DCRSD Appointment- Renihan told Hughes they are interviewing candidates tonight at DCRSD meeting and will have it for next meeting .Tabled until then.
NEW BUSINESS:
Peter Resnick, Dearborn County Hospital- Notice to Remain Independent County Hospital- Because of rumors floating around the past year, the hospital board discussed this for the last 6 months. They voted at the last meeting to issue a statement announcing that they have every intention of remaining an independent hospital. They hope this stabilizes things and eliminated the rumors floating around.
Hughes thanked Resnick for his years of service. Resnick retires May 12th. He introduced Roger Howard as his replacement. Howard was selected from within the hospital staffing and was the best of their nationwide search per Resnick. Hughes wants to see increased services in years to come. McHenry read the notice into the record. It notes within it that St. E’s physicians are also using the DCH as they did before. Commissioners signed the notice along with the trustees of the hospital board who have already signed it. Orschell congratulated Howard and thanked Resnick for his years of service. McHenry and Howard agreed they would not tell any old stories about each other.
Dearborn County Hospital Board Appointment- Robert Schroeder was appointed by commissioners.
Miller 1 Voting Location- Proposed change to Tanner Valley Methodist Church- they weren’t ready to sign this. Randall- the county adm will follow up on this with Pennington and Phil Weaver.. Commissioners were concerned about time deadlines for this. They will use press releases to notify the voters. Randall called Phil Weaver and the deadline in April 9th so they can do this at their April 3rd meeting. Weaver has to firm up some locations first- in West Harrison.
Margaret Minzner- Hardintown Water- gave the commissioners a draft application. In late 2010 Clark from Hardintown looked for a grant option to get Greendale water to them. They have a grant for this, but they need to update the application which is what the commissioners are looking at today. The county would sponsor this and distribute the funds to Greendale for this. Minzner put herself down as the person to be sure these funds get where they should. Deadline is March 31. She wants to get it in as soon as possible. The water is for the communities and businesses in Hardintown. Greendale may annex once the water us in there per Hughes. They already have sewer in there. Orschell reminded everyone that this process was started last year and the ball got dropped then- this is just a reissue of this. Greendale is willing to do this. She said everyone is still OK with the project. Commissioners approved sponsoring the grant for the water.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer:
United Consulting- Bridge Inspections- 2011 and 2013 cycles are handled by them. John Klautfelter ( sp?) told them the 102 bridges are inspected twice in the 4 year cycle. This is paid 80/20 with the feds and county. The important report is the priority schedule for repairs or replacements. This is set up with the county’s program in mind. Some of our bridges are already under design. In order to apply for federal funding they have to be under a 50 rating for sufficiency. Special report on the pre-stressed concrete box beam bridges. They are seeing some beam failures. Some can be repaired. They have recommended maintenance schedule. They have safety items list such as guard rails approach signs etc. Posted bridges- 35 of them- are posted for load capacities. There are several historical bridges and their level of registration. The binders that each commissioner are thick reports. Some bridges required in –depth special inspections. Chris Weaver also spoke about the DVD and the interactive maps they were given. They were also given a tutorial on how to use that to link to each bridge in the county.
Orschell noted that out of 102 bridges 22 needed replaced or repaired. Numbers in the report were based on 80/20 federal projects. They can do some local work also on some. Those costs would be different. Commissioners discussed a county bridge on Davidson that was already stressed over the max capacity as it is cracking. The county constructed that in 1985. Commissioners took this information.
Listerman told commissioners they had gotten a special report on the box beam bridges- especially replacing one on Ester Ridge that was less than 20 years old. These others need protective surfaces put on the top of them. They are trying to put concrete decks on the top of the existing structure to extend surface life. He’s also looking to add a bridge on Lower Dillsboro Rd. over 20 ft long- so it is now a bridge and not a small structure. He’s going to council to seek $300,000 for this. This will have a new Bridge number assigned by INDOT. It is small structure 212 now. Commissioners approved Listerman to go to Council for this funding. This bridge is being bid with 2 alternatives. One using existing steel from Collier ridge and the other for concrete box beam.
Commissioners approved Beam Longest and Neff for the storm water drainage project on Stateline Road design. $37,600 maximum. ( Not to Exceed) This is a supplementary contract. They hope to have all ROW secured and utility relocation this year with Spring 2013 to start project. There are still 4 property owners that would not- Teresa Hassett, Grote store, Bueller property and Bright Enterprises. They will get certified state appraisers to follow the federal process even though this is not a federal project. If they won’t accept that- they can go to court to decide. Most of these people are not concerned about the money as much as they aren’t in favor of the project for some reasons. There were over 20 parcels total and only 4 are left. None of these involve closing entrances or anything like that. This will be a big benefit to the local community when done. Commissioners approved getting the documents to Baudendistel to start the efforts to secure the final properties. (Eminent domain?)
Listerman spoke to Mr. Irwin again about Bridge 34 ROW needed. This has been shelved since 2004 and because the bridge is in dire need of replacement. Listerman asked to get the paperwork to Baudendistel to start the process of acquiring the ROW as negotiations are going nowhere. If they don’t replace the bridge they will have to close the bridge ultimately. Funding is all in place from Council. This is just a sliver of property and not near the house. Commissioners approved getting the document s to Baudendistel to start the efforts to secure the final property. (Eminent domain?)
Tim Grieve said FEMA allowed $322,861.21 and $242,142.01 for West Laughery and Hogan Hill respectively which are 80/20 projects. Commissioners approved him going to Council to approve the 20%.
North Dearborn could be piggy backed with the above company doing the FEMA work to get a little better price for estimate of $150,000. There is signage to warn about the slip. It keeps getting worse. They are going to relight the sign. They have to rebuild the existing berm that is completely eroding away. This one is NOT 80/20. Commissioners approved him going to Council for this money.
Weisberg Road Resurfacing Project- 5.38 miles- will take $ 850,000. This includes ditching, lines etc. This goes from SR 48 to Five Points. Small culverts replaced as well. Some are already done. Could add 2.5 Lake Tambo and just under a mile of Benning and then the total will be $1.3 million. Grieve is also working on chip seal program. He’s trying to find some used equipment.
Tom Harris approached the highway dept. from Sunman Dearborn Schools- they want to give them the 3 acre property at Miller and Lawrenceville Road plus the building. Grieve wants it a satellite for salt etc. Baudendistel will talk to Frank Kramer- their attorney to see what this is about.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- $20,000 for St, Leon-and Moores Hill $40,000 for EMS units approved.
Minutes approved Feb 7, Mar 6. Claims approved. One is about getting a fax for use at home when on call. Baudendistel said that prosecutors and judges all have them at home. Pennington wants to see a policy on this. She doesn’t want to tell them how to run your county- and Hughes said it’s everybody’s county. Baudendistel will prepare a policy regarding this fax off site use.
Moores Hill and the tax sale certificate- she has the exact procedure down. Our attorney needs to meet with Moores Hill attorney to have like resolutions made. Then they can sign them and the certificate and they can begin their process. Baudendistel will meet with Watson from Moores Hill.
Kelso township trustee resigned and was independent and Dave Alig will accept the appointment. Commissioners approved him as trustee. Since the trustee was Independent , the commissioners appoint this- it is to finish out the term of about 3 years. Mailing address will be changed and the bank is UCB so that is still OK. There will have to be an audit of change of hands for the bank account by SBOA and will cost extra. Council will need to be notified of this- and Pennington will do that.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- none
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Teresa Randall- thanked the commissioners for appointing her. This is her 10th day. She thanked them for answering her questions. She noted also flags at half mast for the passing of former Judge Anthony C Meyer.
Overview of project updates:
Hoosier Square move- just facilitating all the work done before. They also have RQAW and Seifert on this. They still have money left there. It looks like they will come in at budget.
Working on signage and April 4 meeting to plan move for April 14th. They will be using Community Corrections to help. Getting ADA compliance set up, especially the ramp outside. They have not finished the storm drain in the parking lot. She will meet with RQAW and others from L-bg to find a cost effective answer to this.
Trying to combine the gas meters into one also in the Hoosier Square Building. She also will get one mailing address for that with the post office. (or check Planning office)
Shumway- Votaw demolition project- $119,000 in L-bg budget for this and they want this done. Mario Todd handled this last year so he will handle this so they don’t reinvent the wheel here. There will be issues with fill and grading to get the parking lot created. Mario suggested we need to work with our own county surveyor to get this done- but she thinks we may need our own design firm as the $119,000 seems like a tight budget for even the demolition alone. Listerman was asked if they could do this in house. He said we’d need drawings down to get the drainage right and not affects the neighbors. Permits need to be acquired with the city of Lawrenceburg too. We could get one of our small local firms to help with the geotech work etc. Two contracts- one for demo and one for parking lot and drainage. He thinks a geotech firm is needed so we know what’s in there. A little money up front can save money on the backside. Utilities need to be modified also. Randall will come back to commissioners with estimates. Hughes suggested checking with Art Wenzel too in surveyor office for his expertise. Gravel will be on the lot first prior to asphalt and lighting issues.
Jail expansion project- Council approved RFP funds to hire construction manager. There are only 5-6 IN firms that have jail management experience. She suggested they open that up so they could get more options for management firms. They still have to have experience in a similar project in scope, size, etc. Hughes will let the other commissioners decide this as he is still getting information on the jail. McHenry and Orschell feel it needs to move forward. Both approved over Hughes’s NAY.
Ewbank had been working on statistical info from jail etc. This was to get to the public- Should she continue to move forward on this? She presumes she should- just wanted their direction. Hughes said that it’s important to get stat to public no matter if you are for or against the jail. She will proceed with that.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry said Community Corrections can’t do Jamison trash p/u as it is a safety issue for them.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Teresa Randall- Adm. Said they will need security in the Hoosier Square building so there will be additional costs there of about $20,000 – they will need additional training of 40 hours so they can carry a taser and firearm. She will go to Council for that. It was brought up at budget hearings, but not approved then. Sheriff Kreinhop sharpened his pencil and this is bare bones. Approved to go to Council.
Whiskey City Metal Sales- Tanya Burdette and Mr. Schinkle -Looking for sponsorship for a grant- metal industry business of over 40 years combined business. Our goal is to buy equipment to roll their own metal. Nearest competitor is 150 miles away. They produce for pole barns, and local vendors, Lowes, Gilmour, etc. Projected to have 10 employees in addition to the two of them. They are locals. She is the manager side and he is the production. Whiskey City Metal Sales is their name. They are looking for a letter of support for the traditional grant from Lawrenceburg Regional Economic Development. Commissioners approved a letter of support.
Bill Black EMA- rapid notify was tested in a recent storm- they are still working out the bugs.
PUBLIC COMMENT- none
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 AM.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Teresa Randall, County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
Meeting started at 9:25 AM due to executive session running overtime. Commissioners voted to pay the 1st claim not to exceed the original benefits
Upheld the denial of the claim on the 2nd and 3rd Med Ben appeals.
OLD BUSINESS:
DCRSD Appointment- Renihan told Hughes they are interviewing candidates tonight at DCRSD meeting and will have it for next meeting .Tabled until then.
NEW BUSINESS:
Peter Resnick, Dearborn County Hospital- Notice to Remain Independent County Hospital- Because of rumors floating around the past year, the hospital board discussed this for the last 6 months. They voted at the last meeting to issue a statement announcing that they have every intention of remaining an independent hospital. They hope this stabilizes things and eliminated the rumors floating around.
Hughes thanked Resnick for his years of service. Resnick retires May 12th. He introduced Roger Howard as his replacement. Howard was selected from within the hospital staffing and was the best of their nationwide search per Resnick. Hughes wants to see increased services in years to come. McHenry read the notice into the record. It notes within it that St. E’s physicians are also using the DCH as they did before. Commissioners signed the notice along with the trustees of the hospital board who have already signed it. Orschell congratulated Howard and thanked Resnick for his years of service. McHenry and Howard agreed they would not tell any old stories about each other.
Dearborn County Hospital Board Appointment- Robert Schroeder was appointed by commissioners.
Miller 1 Voting Location- Proposed change to Tanner Valley Methodist Church- they weren’t ready to sign this. Randall- the county adm will follow up on this with Pennington and Phil Weaver.. Commissioners were concerned about time deadlines for this. They will use press releases to notify the voters. Randall called Phil Weaver and the deadline in April 9th so they can do this at their April 3rd meeting. Weaver has to firm up some locations first- in West Harrison.
Margaret Minzner- Hardintown Water- gave the commissioners a draft application. In late 2010 Clark from Hardintown looked for a grant option to get Greendale water to them. They have a grant for this, but they need to update the application which is what the commissioners are looking at today. The county would sponsor this and distribute the funds to Greendale for this. Minzner put herself down as the person to be sure these funds get where they should. Deadline is March 31. She wants to get it in as soon as possible. The water is for the communities and businesses in Hardintown. Greendale may annex once the water us in there per Hughes. They already have sewer in there. Orschell reminded everyone that this process was started last year and the ball got dropped then- this is just a reissue of this. Greendale is willing to do this. She said everyone is still OK with the project. Commissioners approved sponsoring the grant for the water.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer:
United Consulting- Bridge Inspections- 2011 and 2013 cycles are handled by them. John Klautfelter ( sp?) told them the 102 bridges are inspected twice in the 4 year cycle. This is paid 80/20 with the feds and county. The important report is the priority schedule for repairs or replacements. This is set up with the county’s program in mind. Some of our bridges are already under design. In order to apply for federal funding they have to be under a 50 rating for sufficiency. Special report on the pre-stressed concrete box beam bridges. They are seeing some beam failures. Some can be repaired. They have recommended maintenance schedule. They have safety items list such as guard rails approach signs etc. Posted bridges- 35 of them- are posted for load capacities. There are several historical bridges and their level of registration. The binders that each commissioner are thick reports. Some bridges required in –depth special inspections. Chris Weaver also spoke about the DVD and the interactive maps they were given. They were also given a tutorial on how to use that to link to each bridge in the county.
Orschell noted that out of 102 bridges 22 needed replaced or repaired. Numbers in the report were based on 80/20 federal projects. They can do some local work also on some. Those costs would be different. Commissioners discussed a county bridge on Davidson that was already stressed over the max capacity as it is cracking. The county constructed that in 1985. Commissioners took this information.
Listerman told commissioners they had gotten a special report on the box beam bridges- especially replacing one on Ester Ridge that was less than 20 years old. These others need protective surfaces put on the top of them. They are trying to put concrete decks on the top of the existing structure to extend surface life. He’s also looking to add a bridge on Lower Dillsboro Rd. over 20 ft long- so it is now a bridge and not a small structure. He’s going to council to seek $300,000 for this. This will have a new Bridge number assigned by INDOT. It is small structure 212 now. Commissioners approved Listerman to go to Council for this funding. This bridge is being bid with 2 alternatives. One using existing steel from Collier ridge and the other for concrete box beam.
Commissioners approved Beam Longest and Neff for the storm water drainage project on Stateline Road design. $37,600 maximum. ( Not to Exceed) This is a supplementary contract. They hope to have all ROW secured and utility relocation this year with Spring 2013 to start project. There are still 4 property owners that would not- Teresa Hassett, Grote store, Bueller property and Bright Enterprises. They will get certified state appraisers to follow the federal process even though this is not a federal project. If they won’t accept that- they can go to court to decide. Most of these people are not concerned about the money as much as they aren’t in favor of the project for some reasons. There were over 20 parcels total and only 4 are left. None of these involve closing entrances or anything like that. This will be a big benefit to the local community when done. Commissioners approved getting the documents to Baudendistel to start the efforts to secure the final properties. (Eminent domain?)
Listerman spoke to Mr. Irwin again about Bridge 34 ROW needed. This has been shelved since 2004 and because the bridge is in dire need of replacement. Listerman asked to get the paperwork to Baudendistel to start the process of acquiring the ROW as negotiations are going nowhere. If they don’t replace the bridge they will have to close the bridge ultimately. Funding is all in place from Council. This is just a sliver of property and not near the house. Commissioners approved getting the document s to Baudendistel to start the efforts to secure the final property. (Eminent domain?)
Tim Grieve said FEMA allowed $322,861.21 and $242,142.01 for West Laughery and Hogan Hill respectively which are 80/20 projects. Commissioners approved him going to Council to approve the 20%.
North Dearborn could be piggy backed with the above company doing the FEMA work to get a little better price for estimate of $150,000. There is signage to warn about the slip. It keeps getting worse. They are going to relight the sign. They have to rebuild the existing berm that is completely eroding away. This one is NOT 80/20. Commissioners approved him going to Council for this money.
Weisberg Road Resurfacing Project- 5.38 miles- will take $ 850,000. This includes ditching, lines etc. This goes from SR 48 to Five Points. Small culverts replaced as well. Some are already done. Could add 2.5 Lake Tambo and just under a mile of Benning and then the total will be $1.3 million. Grieve is also working on chip seal program. He’s trying to find some used equipment.
Tom Harris approached the highway dept. from Sunman Dearborn Schools- they want to give them the 3 acre property at Miller and Lawrenceville Road plus the building. Grieve wants it a satellite for salt etc. Baudendistel will talk to Frank Kramer- their attorney to see what this is about.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- $20,000 for St, Leon-and Moores Hill $40,000 for EMS units approved.
Minutes approved Feb 7, Mar 6. Claims approved. One is about getting a fax for use at home when on call. Baudendistel said that prosecutors and judges all have them at home. Pennington wants to see a policy on this. She doesn’t want to tell them how to run your county- and Hughes said it’s everybody’s county.
Moores Hill and the tax sale certificate- she has the exact procedure down. Our attorney needs to meet with Moores Hill attorney to have like resolutions made. Then they can sign them and the certificate and they can begin their process. Baudendistel will meet with Watson from Moores Hill.
Kelso township trustee resigned and was independent and Dave Alig will accept the appointment. Commissioners approved him as trustee. Since the trustee was Independent , the commissioners appoint this- it is to finish out the term of about 3 years. Mailing address will be changed and the bank is UCB so that is still OK. There will have to be an audit of change of hands for the bank account by SBOA and will cost extra. Council will need to be notified of this- and Pennington will do that.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- none
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Teresa Randall- thanked the commissioners for appointing her. This is her 10th day. She thanked them for answering her questions. She noted also flags at half mast for the passing of former Judge Anthony C Meyer.
Overview of project updates:
Hoosier Square move- just facilitating all the work done before. They also have RQAW and Seifert on this. They still have money left there. It looks like they will come in at budget.
Working on signage and April 4 meeting to plan move for April 14th. They will be using Community Corrections to help. Getting ADA compliance set up, especially the ramp outside. They have not finished the storm drain in the parking lot. She will meet with RQAW and others from L-bg to find a cost effective answer to this.
Trying to combine the gas meters into one also in the Hoosier Square Building. She also will get one mailing address for that with the post office. (or check Planning office)
Shumway- Votaw demolition project- $119,000 in L-bg budget for this and they want this done. Mario Todd handled this last year so he will handle this so they don’t reinvent the wheel here. There will be issues with fill and grading to get the parking lot created. Mario suggested we need to work with our own county surveyor to get this done- but she thinks we may need our own design firm as the $119,000 seems like a tight budget for even the demolition alone. Listerman was asked if they could do this in house. He said we’d need drawings down to get the drainage right and not affects the neighbors. Permits need to be acquired with the city of Lawrenceburg too. We could get one of our small local firms to help with the geotech work etc. Two contracts- one for demo and one for parking lot and drainage. He thinks a geotech firm is needed so we know what’s in there. A little money up front can save money on the backside. Utilities need to be modified also. Randall will come back to commissioners with estimates. Hughes suggested checking with Art Wenzel too in surveyor office for his expertise. Gravel will be on the lot first prior to asphalt and lighting issues.
Jail expansion project- Council approved RFP funds to hire construction manager. There are only 5-6 IN firms that have jail management experience. She suggested they open that up so they could get more options for management firms. They still have to have experience in a similar project in scope, size, etc. Hughes will let the other commissioners decide this as he is still getting information on the jail. McHenry and Orschell feel it needs to move forward. Both approved over Hughes’s NAY.
Ewbank had been working on statistical info from jail etc. This was to get to the public- Should she continue to move forward on this? She presumes she should- just wanted their direction. Hughes said that it’s important to get stat to public no matter if you are for or against the jail. She will proceed with that.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry said Community Corrections can’t do Jamison trash p/u as it is a safety issue for them.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Teresa Randall- Adm. Said they will need security in the Hoosier Square building so there will be additional costs there of about $20,000 – they will need additional training of 40 hours so they can carry a taser and firearm. She will go to Council for that. It was brought up at budget hearings, but not approved then. Sheriff Kreinhop sharpened his pencil and this is bare bones. Approved to go to Council.
Whiskey City Metal Sales- Tanya Burdette and Mr. Schinkle -Looking for sponsorship for a grant- metal industry business of over 40 years combined business. Our goal is to buy equipment to roll their own metal. Nearest competitor is 150 miles away. They produce for pole barns, and local vendors, Lowes, Gilmour, etc. Projected to have 10 employees in addition to the two of them. They are locals. She is the manager side and he is the production. Whiskey City Metal Sales is their name. They are looking for a letter of support for the traditional grant from Lawrenceburg Regional Economic Development. Commissioners approved a letter of support.
Bill Black EMA- rapid notify was tested in a recent storm- they are still working out the bugs.
PUBLIC COMMENT- none
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 AM.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Friday, March 16, 2012
Agenda for March 20th- 9 AM Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 20, 2012
9:00 a.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 8:30 a.m. – Med Ben Appeals
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Peter Resnick, Dearborn County Hospital
Notice to Remain Independent County Hospital
2. Dearborn County Hospital Board Appointment
Robert Schroeder
3. Miller 1 Voting Location
Proposed Change to Tanner Valley Methodist Church
4. Margaret Minzner – Hardintown Water
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. United Consulting – Bridge Inspections
2. Weisburg Road Resurfacing Project
3. Other Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 20, 2012
9:00 a.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 8:30 a.m. – Med Ben Appeals
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Peter Resnick, Dearborn County Hospital
Notice to Remain Independent County Hospital
2. Dearborn County Hospital Board Appointment
Robert Schroeder
3. Miller 1 Voting Location
Proposed Change to Tanner Valley Methodist Church
4. Margaret Minzner – Hardintown Water
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. United Consulting – Bridge Inspections
2. Weisburg Road Resurfacing Project
3. Other Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI. ADJOURN
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
National Sunshine Week- March 11-17
This week is National Sunshine Week- highlighting the importance of Open Government and Freedom of Information.
Sue Brewington's experience detailed below and on the voyforum, unmoderated side of this blog, describes her recent difficulties in gathering information from Dearborn County for her son's (Dan Brewington) appeal.
In a case serious enough to set a $600,000 bond and sentence a blogger to five years in prison, you would think that the court would have transcripts for all of the hearings. A link to Dan Brewington's blog at http://danbrewington.blogspot.com/2012/03/missing-records-from-brewington-case.html
If this link doesn't work- go to www.danbrewington.blogspot.com
Sue Brewington's experience detailed below and on the voyforum, unmoderated side of this blog, describes her recent difficulties in gathering information from Dearborn County for her son's (Dan Brewington) appeal.
In a case serious enough to set a $600,000 bond and sentence a blogger to five years in prison, you would think that the court would have transcripts for all of the hearings. A link to Dan Brewington's blog at http://danbrewington.blogspot.com/2012/03/missing-records-from-brewington-case.html
If this link doesn't work- go to www.danbrewington.blogspot.com
Monday, March 12, 2012
Statement from the Indiana State Health Commissioner
Statement from the Indiana State Health Commissioner released March 9, 2012
Indiana legislators have made history today by passing the Indiana statewide smoke-free air law. It’s a significant action and a leap forward that places Indiana within national public health recommendations for reducing the usage of tobacco within our Hoosier population. Though there will always be more we can do, we have an important tool in our arsenal to protect Hoosiers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke throughout our state.
Gregory N. Larkin, MD, FAAFP, FACOEM
Indiana State Health Commissioner
Indiana legislators have made history today by passing the Indiana statewide smoke-free air law. It’s a significant action and a leap forward that places Indiana within national public health recommendations for reducing the usage of tobacco within our Hoosier population. Though there will always be more we can do, we have an important tool in our arsenal to protect Hoosiers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke throughout our state.
Gregory N. Larkin, MD, FAAFP, FACOEM
Indiana State Health Commissioner
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
6 March 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
6 March 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator (see below for Administrator appointment)
OLD BUSINESS:
Appointments- County Farm- County farm board was dissolved at their last meeting, per Orschell. Earl Dawson and Board members want the 4H to have a home forever on County farm if they choose. Park Board has county Farm now per Baudendistel. He wants to see a copy of the memorandum with County Farm to see what it says. No appointment necessary as the board no longer exists.
Sponsorship/Letters of Support for Grants for Local Businesses- Hughes is willing to write the letter of support for Starlight Reception Hall to Lawrenceburg as long as they are not involved in the grant writing or have any legal part of this. The county does not want the administrative duties either. Commissioners agreed to write the letter before the March 25 deadline.
DCRSD- Appointment- Orschell says Renihan has board meeting later this month and they will bring a name to us after that. Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator Appointment- Hughes said they had over 100 applications and commissioners interviewed 9 of them. Hughes wanted Teresa- (Terry) Randall as county administrator. McHenry motioned for Randall as Administrator. Orschell won’t 2nd as his pick is Bill Ewbank. Hughes 2nded it. Approved. Gayle Pennington will contactf Ms Teresa Randall and tell her she’s been appointed as the new county administrator.
Cathy Dwyer- Support and Advocacy Services – Clothesline Display on April 26th at the Courthouse Lawn- from rape crisis center. This gives voice to violence against women. A tribute to courage of women everywhere. The T-shirts of the victims healing process is what they hang. April 12- Take back the Night at the Tate St Adult center with a speaker and refreshments. They have more than 50 shirts they hang. Approved. McHenry thanked her for her community work. She said that Dearborn County SCU and the local police are the best at working to end violence. Approved for the clothesline project.
Hoosier Square Update and Change Orders – Orshell presented - $ 11, 518.19- new carpet coming out of Eric Hartman’s maintenance budget. $625.15 is a credit back. Completed April 11th on schedule. Orschell said depts want to move the April 14-15 weekend and have inmates help. He wants to have a dept head meeting on April 4 at 10 AM to get everyone on the same page. Commissioners will be there and they will advertise this. Orschell will get the new administrator on board with this project and the Votaw and Shumway agreement. Baudendistel has the interlocal agreement that transfers this to the county finally. Votaw got it to him from the Lawrenceburg. Approved. Commissioners approved the change orders also. [NOTE: What was it that they signed about a year ago on this deal with Lawrenceburg?]
Chamber of Commerce- administrative contract- already approved by Council per Pennington. Commissioners approved the contract for $25,000- the same amount as previous years. The county’s only expense in this is the $25,000 for the Redevelopment Commission. The CVTB pays for an additional amount in this contract also from their innkeeper’s tax.
Bill Black- EMA Director- Proclamation for Severe Awareness Week- commissioners signed the proclamation for March 11-18th. They will repeat drills etc. like last week. Black took the command truck to Marysville as it was requested. They passed 4 areas hit hard on the way. Lambert from Greendale was willing to send people as was Fortner from Dillsboro. They are not requesting any more donations of goods- just money to Red Cross now. Pennington said to keep in mind our GIS for some of this also.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer- Todd Listerman is at Purdue- so report from Tim Grieve. He said he told council about slip on North Dearborn hill and they are OK to fund this. He said this is more a “have to” project. He also said we need to get a program set up on paving and chip seal. Orschell said we need to look at the cost differences on these too. Grieve told them Weisberg is the worst road in the county, Hughes said we should send you to Council to get this one project done. Grieve said we have trouble plowing it and it is a series of patches. He will look at it for May council meeting- first he’ll bring it to Commissioners first with numbers. Can’t use chip seal on Weisberg- chip seal is used on better roads.
Marlene Underwood- Animal Control truck is completed and is in Texas. Smith Traveler transport in Oklahoma can bring it here for $1200. McHenry said as long as he doesn’t bring anything else back from Texas. He does not require any money up front. He is insured. References checked out. She has $1800 left in the grant- so this is covered. Commissioners approved.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- minutes from Feb 25th signed. Claims signed.
Pennington said the commissioners are the owner of the tax sale certificate for the Moores Hill property discussed last month. Commissioners can assign this to another political subdivision. Then they have 120 days to wait. Moores Hill will have to release their sewer lien on this. The IRS has one for $1200. $7698.37 of taxes would have to be written off by commissioners. This will be Sparta township revenue that Moores Hill loses. Moores Hill had a conflict with tonight’s meeting time. If this gets settled this will get no new taxes paid as it’s going to be tax free as Moores Hill’s property. McHenry and Orschell both agreed that they don’t like to lose the taxes- but in its current condition it is also a safety hazard. Commissioners will get Ms Emery ( Clerk Treasurer) and Moores Hill to the next meeting to decide this. Baudendistel has been in contact with John Watson- the Moores Hill lawyer. Pennington will have tax numbers for how this affects the school there too.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- nothing more.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry talked to Phil Weaver about Miller 1 Precinct to see the affects and he will mail something to the voters out there.
Per McHenry, Bill Ewbank had requested to keep his cell phone- which is of no value per McHenry and Verizon. They will get him the necessary forms and then he assumes the liability of it.
Orschell said opening for Kelso township trustee per Jake Hoog, Democrat Chairman. The current one resigned and he was an Independent. Hoog said David Alig ( has a Shell Station up there) is willing- and Orschell will talk to him to confirm if he’s willing. Commissioners get to appoint the replacement. The current trust resigned Friday via email. Tabled until next meeting.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none
PUBLIC COMMENT-Don Albert and Jeff Smith of Bright. They want to bring the trash and litter problems along the main roads in the county. They see it along Jamison, Stateline, and North Dearborn. They have talked to Grieve in Highway and Orschell. They realize it’s hard to get it collected safely. He said it makes the county look really bad. They may see about getting inmate help. They want the commissioners to consider and formulate a plan to fix the problem. Smith collected 55 bags of trash in ½ mile on Jamison. Also a gas grill and tires etc. Commissioners thanked them for their effort. Orschell will talk to them after the meeting also.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator (see below for Administrator appointment)
OLD BUSINESS:
Appointments- County Farm- County farm board was dissolved at their last meeting, per Orschell. Earl Dawson and Board members want the 4H to have a home forever on County farm if they choose. Park Board has county Farm now per Baudendistel. He wants to see a copy of the memorandum with County Farm to see what it says. No appointment necessary as the board no longer exists.
Sponsorship/Letters of Support for Grants for Local Businesses- Hughes is willing to write the letter of support for Starlight Reception Hall to Lawrenceburg as long as they are not involved in the grant writing or have any legal part of this. The county does not want the administrative duties either. Commissioners agreed to write the letter before the March 25 deadline.
DCRSD- Appointment- Orschell says Renihan has board meeting later this month and they will bring a name to us after that. Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator Appointment- Hughes said they had over 100 applications and commissioners interviewed 9 of them. Hughes wanted Teresa- (Terry) Randall as county administrator. McHenry motioned for Randall as Administrator. Orschell won’t 2nd as his pick is Bill Ewbank. Hughes 2nded it. Approved. Gayle Pennington will contactf Ms Teresa Randall and tell her she’s been appointed as the new county administrator.
Cathy Dwyer- Support and Advocacy Services – Clothesline Display on April 26th at the Courthouse Lawn- from rape crisis center. This gives voice to violence against women. A tribute to courage of women everywhere. The T-shirts of the victims healing process is what they hang. April 12- Take back the Night at the Tate St Adult center with a speaker and refreshments. They have more than 50 shirts they hang. Approved. McHenry thanked her for her community work. She said that Dearborn County SCU and the local police are the best at working to end violence. Approved for the clothesline project.
Hoosier Square Update and Change Orders – Orshell presented - $ 11, 518.19- new carpet coming out of Eric Hartman’s maintenance budget. $625.15 is a credit back. Completed April 11th on schedule. Orschell said depts want to move the April 14-15 weekend and have inmates help. He wants to have a dept head meeting on April 4 at 10 AM to get everyone on the same page. Commissioners will be there and they will advertise this. Orschell will get the new administrator on board with this project and the Votaw and Shumway agreement. Baudendistel has the interlocal agreement that transfers this to the county finally. Votaw got it to him from the Lawrenceburg. Approved. Commissioners approved the change orders also. [NOTE: What was it that they signed about a year ago on this deal with Lawrenceburg?]
Chamber of Commerce- administrative contract- already approved by Council per Pennington. Commissioners approved the contract for $25,000- the same amount as previous years. The county’s only expense in this is the $25,000 for the Redevelopment Commission. The CVTB pays for an additional amount in this contract also from their innkeeper’s tax.
Bill Black- EMA Director- Proclamation for Severe Awareness Week- commissioners signed the proclamation for March 11-18th. They will repeat drills etc. like last week. Black took the command truck to Marysville as it was requested. They passed 4 areas hit hard on the way. Lambert from Greendale was willing to send people as was Fortner from Dillsboro. They are not requesting any more donations of goods- just money to Red Cross now. Pennington said to keep in mind our GIS for some of this also.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer- Todd Listerman is at Purdue- so report from Tim Grieve. He said he told council about slip on North Dearborn hill and they are OK to fund this. He said this is more a “have to” project. He also said we need to get a program set up on paving and chip seal. Orschell said we need to look at the cost differences on these too. Grieve told them Weisberg is the worst road in the county, Hughes said we should send you to Council to get this one project done. Grieve said we have trouble plowing it and it is a series of patches. He will look at it for May council meeting- first he’ll bring it to Commissioners first with numbers. Can’t use chip seal on Weisberg- chip seal is used on better roads.
Marlene Underwood- Animal Control truck is completed and is in Texas. Smith Traveler transport in Oklahoma can bring it here for $1200. McHenry said as long as he doesn’t bring anything else back from Texas. He does not require any money up front. He is insured. References checked out. She has $1800 left in the grant- so this is covered. Commissioners approved.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- minutes from Feb 25th signed. Claims signed.
Pennington said the commissioners are the owner of the tax sale certificate for the Moores Hill property discussed last month. Commissioners can assign this to another political subdivision. Then they have 120 days to wait. Moores Hill will have to release their sewer lien on this. The IRS has one for $1200. $7698.37 of taxes would have to be written off by commissioners. This will be Sparta township revenue that Moores Hill loses. Moores Hill had a conflict with tonight’s meeting time. If this gets settled this will get no new taxes paid as it’s going to be tax free as Moores Hill’s property. McHenry and Orschell both agreed that they don’t like to lose the taxes- but in its current condition it is also a safety hazard. Commissioners will get Ms Emery ( Clerk Treasurer) and Moores Hill to the next meeting to decide this. Baudendistel has been in contact with John Watson- the Moores Hill lawyer. Pennington will have tax numbers for how this affects the school there too.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- nothing more.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry talked to Phil Weaver about Miller 1 Precinct to see the affects and he will mail something to the voters out there.
Per McHenry, Bill Ewbank had requested to keep his cell phone- which is of no value per McHenry and Verizon. They will get him the necessary forms and then he assumes the liability of it.
Orschell said opening for Kelso township trustee per Jake Hoog, Democrat Chairman. The current one resigned and he was an Independent. Hoog said David Alig ( has a Shell Station up there) is willing- and Orschell will talk to him to confirm if he’s willing. Commissioners get to appoint the replacement. The current trust resigned Friday via email. Tabled until next meeting.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none
PUBLIC COMMENT-Don Albert and Jeff Smith of Bright. They want to bring the trash and litter problems along the main roads in the county. They see it along Jamison, Stateline, and North Dearborn. They have talked to Grieve in Highway and Orschell. They realize it’s hard to get it collected safely. He said it makes the county look really bad. They may see about getting inmate help. They want the commissioners to consider and formulate a plan to fix the problem. Smith collected 55 bags of trash in ½ mile on Jamison. Also a gas grill and tires etc. Commissioners thanked them for their effort. Orschell will talk to them after the meeting also.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Friday, March 02, 2012
Sunman Dearborn Board Ousts Vice Principal Steven Deutsch
Register Publications website has the story by Chandra Mattingly and will have more details in the March 6th Journal Press paper.
http://www.thedcregister.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3329:s-d-board-ousts-deutsch&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=44
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Thursday, March 01, 2012
Agenda for March 6th Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 6, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Appointments – County Farm
2. Sponsorship/Letters of Support for Grants for local business
3. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Administrator Appointment
2. Cathy Dwyer – Support and Advocacy Services / Clothesline Display
3. Hoosier Square Update & Change Orders
4. Chamber of Commerce – Administrative Contract
5. Bill Black, EMA Director – Proclamation for Severe Weather Awareness Week
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 6, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Appointments – County Farm
2. Sponsorship/Letters of Support for Grants for local business
3. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Administrator Appointment
2. Cathy Dwyer – Support and Advocacy Services / Clothesline Display
3. Hoosier Square Update & Change Orders
4. Chamber of Commerce – Administrative Contract
5. Bill Black, EMA Director – Proclamation for Severe Weather Awareness Week
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI. ADJOURN
Tuesday, February 28, 2012
SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 1st CONCERNING EAST CENTRAL HS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL, STEVEN DEUTSCH
SPECIAL MEETING MARCH 1st CONCERNING EAST CENTRAL HS ASS’T PRINCIPAL, STEVEN DEUTSCH
Sunman Dearborn School Board is meeting in Executive Session to discuss Assistant Principal,Steven Deutsch’s performance review at 7 PM followed by a PUBLIC meeting in the East Central Library at 8:30 PM on Thursday March 1st.
The only item on the public meeting agenda is listed as personnel matters. Mr. Steven Deutsch has been on paid administrative leave since Nov 29th.
Parents, students, and staff members concerned about this issue are requested to attend this PUBLIC meeting.
Register Publications will be covering this meeting.
Sunman Dearborn School Board is meeting in Executive Session to discuss Assistant Principal,Steven Deutsch’s performance review at 7 PM followed by a PUBLIC meeting in the East Central Library at 8:30 PM on Thursday March 1st.
The only item on the public meeting agenda is listed as personnel matters. Mr. Steven Deutsch has been on paid administrative leave since Nov 29th.
Parents, students, and staff members concerned about this issue are requested to attend this PUBLIC meeting.
Register Publications will be covering this meeting.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
21 February 2012 Dearborn County Council Meeting Notes
21 February 2012 Dearborn County Council Meeting Notes
Present: Dennis Kraus. Sr., President, Dan Lansing, Jim Hughes, Liz Morris, Maynard Barrett, Bryan Messmore, and Bill Ullrich.
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator
Hoosier Hills Literacy League- Laura Priebe- Black White Read Literacy Program is for Dearborn County only but they serve 5 counties in our area. Black Beauty for kids and Great Gatsby- for adults are two books being encouraged this year. Kids can get a free book each month in this program. They are planning a quilt program for kids aged 10-17. They are seeking funding for that program. This is the first time they have requested funding. They are active in GED also. 7-10% of adults can’t read above a 3rd grade level in the 5 county area. Council approved $1,000 for them to provide a match for that amount.
Sheriff Mike Kreinhop- Road sergeant-$ 1493 to bring his salary up in line for his rank and service time. Council approved this out of Riverboat as Pennington recommended not approving anything out of County General at this time.
Patrol K-9- tabled at Kreinhop’s request.
Approval to hire replacement of part time civil process server and a full time jail officer. These are current positions and there are salary ordinances already in place for them. Council committee on this recommended approving. These positions were advertised for other county employees to apply. Council approved and Bill Ullrich abstained.
Gayle Pennington read the Solid Waste District letter listing all the amounts that the sheriff has recycled.
Health Dept- Doug Baer- tabled. No one was here from the health dept.
Commissioners- Bill Ewbank- 2012 Workers Comp- Pennington presented in Ewbank’s absence. Approval to transfer $10,000 to worker’s comp and an additional $1130. This is because our rates went up. Council okayed.
Jail Expansion Project- Tom Orschell asked for $72,000- For construction manager for $50,000, $5,000 for Umbaugh to do some work on the numbers, and $12,000 for some soil testing and a cushion of $5,000. Ullrich said they are going in the right direction. It’s a reasonable number. Barrett motioned to approve and Morris 2nded from riverboat revenue. Four ayes and 2 nays (Hughes and Lansing)
Parks and Recreation- Steve Walker-Timber Salvage- storm damage and wanted to get a portable sawmill to come in and create materials at 23 cents a board foot to use for bathroom building. Requesting $2100 for this. They will air dry it and store it in one of their sheds. Approved.
Mowing- Commissioners approved the old highway building and YES home and animal control center request for parks to mow. $7,700 is the additional needed for mowing including more land at Bright Parks. His former contract was for $17,000. $1500 for animal control and $2700 for YES Home. So $6200 would be the cost minus the Animal Control. Approved $6200 for Parks mowing as detailed above.
Flood Damage Repair- Guilford Park- the rainfall resulted in extensive damage there. Terry put together a list of what was needed. $9,000 was needed. Kraus said that was justified. He asked if they’d thought about a levee around part of this park. They thought about elevating an old fort there and helping deflect some of the water there. Ohio Valley gas is working on a pipeline near there and they may be able to restore some things to the park’s advantage. Approved $9,000. Walker also left a CD of the flood damage.
Auditor- Gayle Pennington- minutes from Dec 20, 2011 and January 2012 meeting were approved. Other housekeeping requests from Pennington were to clean up requests that were appropriated from another fund per DLGF as they weren’t advertised out of the appropriate funds. Council decided to table and wait for documentation from DLGF via Pennington. This will come via mail. Assessor – PTABOA Superior Court 2- Computer Maintenance and Repair Clerk- CSI Support Contract were also to be revoted appropriations.
CVTB contract with county- needs council to sign off on as the commissioner already had. This is an administrative contract- approved.
Highway – Tim Greive- had a shortfall in the budget- DLGF cut $132,000 from budget. MVHA has $400,000 in it. Approved transfer of funds to keep highway operational.
Issue on North Dearborn Road on Dover Hill. $300,000 estimated to repair this slip. FEMA won’t cover this. He’ll be coming back in the future for funding this. Soil baling is what they might use and some wire baskets.
Surveyor- Dennis Kraus, Jr.- passed out estimates for restoring the old county survey books that are deteriorating. The old auditor plats were stored in the auditor’s office. The rag paper on these is falling apart. Some of the survey books are around 1860s. Cost will be over $100,000. Asking Council to approve and support a grant application to the Dearborn County Foundation. Even if they get partial they will do it in pieces. Approved for supporting the grant application.
Pennington wanted to set budget hearing dates. Set for September 4-7 right after Labor Day.
Lansing addressed the Council. He wants to kick the can on the jail expansion a little longer because he sees 30% less revenue when Ohio boat comes in and now KY is looking for casinos. This will also affect our revenue stream. We used to get $12 million. We’re in a good spot now- and he’d hate to see us get stuck in a hole. He’d like to extend it a bit to see how things work out. If we use 30% less revenue- then 30% less people and hopefully 30% less arrests perhaps. Perhaps the jail needs upgraded- but having a hard time pounding 9 million there. He does not want to spend our savings. If someone told you you’d have 30% less revenue would you be running out and putting an addition on your house? Kraus wants and ordinance to say the savings can only be used for capital projects and infrastructure only- never for salaries. Morris said an ordinance can always be changed. Kraus also said there is a double standard the sheriff’s dept goes one way and then the rest of the county. Sheriff dept got $3,000 raises!
Lansing would like to see 7 votes needed to spend the savings again. Kraus agreed he’d like to have that as an ordinance. Lansing went on- we need to see the train coming on down the tracks. Barrett said we spend thousands from riverboat every month. How do you decide? Ullrich said- Dan was talking about the savings portion of riverboat- not the other parts of it.
Lansing made a motion to change the vote back to 7 votes. Hughes 2nded. 3 ayes- Kraus, Lansing and Hughes. 4 nayes Ullrich, Messmore, Barrett, and Morris. The Riverboat Savings will still be accessed by simple majority. Motion failed to pass to change it back.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Dennis Kraus. Sr., President, Dan Lansing, Jim Hughes, Liz Morris, Maynard Barrett, Bryan Messmore, and Bill Ullrich.
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator
Hoosier Hills Literacy League- Laura Priebe- Black White Read Literacy Program is for Dearborn County only but they serve 5 counties in our area. Black Beauty for kids and Great Gatsby- for adults are two books being encouraged this year. Kids can get a free book each month in this program. They are planning a quilt program for kids aged 10-17. They are seeking funding for that program. This is the first time they have requested funding. They are active in GED also. 7-10% of adults can’t read above a 3rd grade level in the 5 county area. Council approved $1,000 for them to provide a match for that amount.
Sheriff Mike Kreinhop- Road sergeant-$ 1493 to bring his salary up in line for his rank and service time. Council approved this out of Riverboat as Pennington recommended not approving anything out of County General at this time.
Patrol K-9- tabled at Kreinhop’s request.
Approval to hire replacement of part time civil process server and a full time jail officer. These are current positions and there are salary ordinances already in place for them. Council committee on this recommended approving. These positions were advertised for other county employees to apply. Council approved and Bill Ullrich abstained.
Gayle Pennington read the Solid Waste District letter listing all the amounts that the sheriff has recycled.
Health Dept- Doug Baer- tabled. No one was here from the health dept.
Commissioners- Bill Ewbank- 2012 Workers Comp- Pennington presented in Ewbank’s absence. Approval to transfer $10,000 to worker’s comp and an additional $1130. This is because our rates went up. Council okayed.
Jail Expansion Project- Tom Orschell asked for $72,000- For construction manager for $50,000, $5,000 for Umbaugh to do some work on the numbers, and $12,000 for some soil testing and a cushion of $5,000. Ullrich said they are going in the right direction. It’s a reasonable number. Barrett motioned to approve and Morris 2nded from riverboat revenue. Four ayes and 2 nays (Hughes and Lansing)
Parks and Recreation- Steve Walker-Timber Salvage- storm damage and wanted to get a portable sawmill to come in and create materials at 23 cents a board foot to use for bathroom building. Requesting $2100 for this. They will air dry it and store it in one of their sheds. Approved.
Mowing- Commissioners approved the old highway building and YES home and animal control center request for parks to mow. $7,700 is the additional needed for mowing including more land at Bright Parks. His former contract was for $17,000. $1500 for animal control and $2700 for YES Home. So $6200 would be the cost minus the Animal Control. Approved $6200 for Parks mowing as detailed above.
Flood Damage Repair- Guilford Park- the rainfall resulted in extensive damage there. Terry put together a list of what was needed. $9,000 was needed. Kraus said that was justified. He asked if they’d thought about a levee around part of this park. They thought about elevating an old fort there and helping deflect some of the water there. Ohio Valley gas is working on a pipeline near there and they may be able to restore some things to the park’s advantage. Approved $9,000. Walker also left a CD of the flood damage.
Auditor- Gayle Pennington- minutes from Dec 20, 2011 and January 2012 meeting were approved. Other housekeeping requests from Pennington were to clean up requests that were appropriated from another fund per DLGF as they weren’t advertised out of the appropriate funds. Council decided to table and wait for documentation from DLGF via Pennington. This will come via mail. Assessor – PTABOA Superior Court 2- Computer Maintenance and Repair Clerk- CSI Support Contract were also to be revoted appropriations.
CVTB contract with county- needs council to sign off on as the commissioner already had. This is an administrative contract- approved.
Highway – Tim Greive- had a shortfall in the budget- DLGF cut $132,000 from budget. MVHA has $400,000 in it. Approved transfer of funds to keep highway operational.
Issue on North Dearborn Road on Dover Hill. $300,000 estimated to repair this slip. FEMA won’t cover this. He’ll be coming back in the future for funding this. Soil baling is what they might use and some wire baskets.
Surveyor- Dennis Kraus, Jr.- passed out estimates for restoring the old county survey books that are deteriorating. The old auditor plats were stored in the auditor’s office. The rag paper on these is falling apart. Some of the survey books are around 1860s. Cost will be over $100,000. Asking Council to approve and support a grant application to the Dearborn County Foundation. Even if they get partial they will do it in pieces. Approved for supporting the grant application.
Pennington wanted to set budget hearing dates. Set for September 4-7 right after Labor Day.
Lansing addressed the Council. He wants to kick the can on the jail expansion a little longer because he sees 30% less revenue when Ohio boat comes in and now KY is looking for casinos. This will also affect our revenue stream. We used to get $12 million. We’re in a good spot now- and he’d hate to see us get stuck in a hole. He’d like to extend it a bit to see how things work out. If we use 30% less revenue- then 30% less people and hopefully 30% less arrests perhaps. Perhaps the jail needs upgraded- but having a hard time pounding 9 million there. He does not want to spend our savings. If someone told you you’d have 30% less revenue would you be running out and putting an addition on your house? Kraus wants and ordinance to say the savings can only be used for capital projects and infrastructure only- never for salaries. Morris said an ordinance can always be changed. Kraus also said there is a double standard the sheriff’s dept goes one way and then the rest of the county. Sheriff dept got $3,000 raises!
Lansing would like to see 7 votes needed to spend the savings again. Kraus agreed he’d like to have that as an ordinance. Lansing went on- we need to see the train coming on down the tracks. Barrett said we spend thousands from riverboat every month. How do you decide? Ullrich said- Dan was talking about the savings portion of riverboat- not the other parts of it.
Lansing made a motion to change the vote back to 7 votes. Hughes 2nded. 3 ayes- Kraus, Lansing and Hughes. 4 nayes Ullrich, Messmore, Barrett, and Morris. The Riverboat Savings will still be accessed by simple majority. Motion failed to pass to change it back.
Meeting adjourned at 7:45 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
21 February 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
21 February 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator He left after the executive session.
Preceded by executive session on administrator position. Commissioners plan to appoint an administrator in March.
OLD BUSINESS:
Appointments County Farm- tabled again
NEW BUSINESS:
Juvenile center- Nurse and Doctor Agreement- reviewed by attorney, Baudendistel- no problems with it. Commissioners signed the agreements.
John Zeidan – Starlight Reception Hall- sponsoring for a grant from Lawrenceburg- he has resided in the county for 20 years and owned the hall for 9 years. He is asking support for his grant application from Lawrenceburg . He said they bring in taxes, support businesses, and visitors. They need help to fix the parking lot and lighting to improve their business and bring in more taxes for the county. He also had some support from other member s of the community and passed those papers out to the commissioners. Hughes suggested that he go to the Chamber also to get a grant writer. Zeiden said they have been there already and they sent us to the county to get then to sponsor us. Hughes has no problem with a letter of support . Zeidan noted that the county needs to balance their support- that being on the west side of the county is like being separated from the county. He wants to grow the county businesses. Orschell asked if this was setting a precedent supporting private businesses. Zeidan said he had a letter from planning and zoning also. Orschell said he had no problem with an individual letter of support but wasn’t sure about one from DC government. McHenry also agreed that if they write this letter- they have to write one for any business that comes in. Tabled until they can do more research. They can come back to this in March.
Bart Brown- Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board – Transitioning to a Workforce Investment Board- offices are on High Street. Marty Hon- board member- was also present. Changes going on there and want the commissioners to sign an agreement on their board transition to an investment board. 2004 the governor took control of workforce development. In 2008 more changes occurred to improve how these boards work. Region 9 waited to do some things. If they stayed with the state of Indiana they found out that they would be charged for services. Other regions and region 9 became a full work force board and were eligible for federal funds. By becoming a Workforce Investment Board the state does not have control. The region has more say in how their money and training works. The Dept of Labor is in control. They need 16 more board members. Each county still has an appointment to the board. Lawrenceburg has a member on this board also. There were some workforce boards that did not spend money appropriately. This was money that the local units were responsible to pay back. Now they are a not-for- profit. They will post a performance bond to cover this issue. The chief elected officials- commissioners and mayors come to the meeting to approve budgets etc- each 6 months. Total budget is about 2 million a year. They also get grants and other monies. There are 11 Regional Boards- and 7 of these have become Workforce Investment Boards. They don’t want to give money to the state that could be coming in for training. This restructure gets them into compliance with the federal statute. Deadline is July 2013 to complete this transition. They will send a draft agreement to the commissioners to review and be back at the end of March or early April for this. Commissioners made no decision at this point. Orschell noted that the new facility that spun off from P&G used workers trained by Workforce. They sent them 400 applicants.
Surveyor’s Office- Grant Application Approval – Dennis Kraus Jr.- asking for a grant to restore 2 historical survey books in his office on legal surveys prior to 1945. This will be from the Community Foundation. This could cost $100,000. These records are important. They have found one of the old survey markers deeply buried out along Ester Ridge. He will take the best bid- not necessarily the lowest to be sure they get this done right. Commissioners approved the grant application and signed the letter.
RFP- Shumway and Votaw Buildings- Orschell said Ewbank wants to send out RFPs to see what it would cost to demolish these. McHenry said there are some people who want to take the beams and maybe bricks. They will have to see if they can figure out a way to do this. Approved to seek RFPs. Baudendistel prepared a hold harmless and right of entry on an old RR right of way and home by this to be protected. Mayor Carr of Lawrenceburg signed this and the county needs to sign it also. Commissioners want to be sure to protect the levee also. Hughes signed the hold harmless and right of entry agreement.
Alvin Brown Building- Moores Hill- Update –Clerk Treasurer of Moore’s Hill- updated the title search and $8,286 in back taxes owed. There are other fees owed and liens. They want to request a 2nd commissioner’s sale. US Bank has agreed to donate their property to Moore’s Hill that is next door to this. They have researched demolition and think it can be done for $21,000 or so compared to a similar issue in Dillsboro. They will pursue grants. They don’t intend to do anything but improve public safety. They intend to make this part of the town administration building. They could do a library, grassed, or a parking lot. Some of their current offices are in unheated space in the basement of the adult center. The Community foundation seems receptive to this. They could use town funds for demolition and grants to redo things. Pennington explored with SRI on having a commissioners sale. They can award the certificate to another government entity like Moores Hill. They tabled to March 6 until they can get the info needed from SRI. McHenry said they were appreciative of all Moores Hill’s hard work to get this researched. The Clerk treasurer will have one of other Board member’s present.
DCRSD- Board Appointment Opening- Orschell said Renihan had some candidates. Mike Hankins was appointed to fill Rodney Dennerline’s seat by the Health Board. Barry Pruss’s seat has to be filled. Tabled to hear from Renihan. Commissioners will send letters of appreciation to both Pruss and Dennerline.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer- recommendation for acceptance of the George St Bridge project. Signed by Commissioners.
Orschell wanted to have a meeting with the highway dept to express appreciation and see if they have any questions. They will set a date for this and get back to Hughes and McHenry.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- letters from Solid Waste District passed out recognizing the county dept’s for recycling efforts.
Acceptance from District 9 by American Legion for Boy and Girl Scout troops. FEMA passed out 10-man tents to sheriff’s department which is NOT using them. They have to pass them to non- profit groups. These 2 tents went to 2 local Boy Scout troops. There is one tent left and if the Girl scouts don’t take it it will go to another Boy Scout troop. Joked about using it for jail expansion.
Claims signed.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- Fire and EMS agreements with Harrison Township and the city of Harrison needed a separate local agreement. $10,000 is the cost. This takes care of the issue the township is having with the state board of accounts. This is the same agreement operating under for years. It was just required to have separate agreements now per Pennington.
Ball State evaluation of Fire and EMS is getting back together with their survey question results per McHenry and Bill Black.
Sunman Legion post is designated as emergency post for our area. Commissioners signed a letter of support for their grant application for an emergency generator.
McMenry discussed redistricting. Weaver told him they are not required to notify people of their voting precinct changes. Commissioners want to be sure voters are notified. McHenry will look into this.
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Bill Ewbank- not present.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- none
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none
PUBLIC COMMENT- none
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator He left after the executive session.
Preceded by executive session on administrator position. Commissioners plan to appoint an administrator in March.
OLD BUSINESS:
Appointments County Farm- tabled again
NEW BUSINESS:
Juvenile center- Nurse and Doctor Agreement- reviewed by attorney, Baudendistel- no problems with it. Commissioners signed the agreements.
John Zeidan – Starlight Reception Hall- sponsoring for a grant from Lawrenceburg- he has resided in the county for 20 years and owned the hall for 9 years. He is asking support for his grant application from Lawrenceburg . He said they bring in taxes, support businesses, and visitors. They need help to fix the parking lot and lighting to improve their business and bring in more taxes for the county. He also had some support from other member s of the community and passed those papers out to the commissioners. Hughes suggested that he go to the Chamber also to get a grant writer. Zeiden said they have been there already and they sent us to the county to get then to sponsor us. Hughes has no problem with a letter of support . Zeidan noted that the county needs to balance their support- that being on the west side of the county is like being separated from the county. He wants to grow the county businesses. Orschell asked if this was setting a precedent supporting private businesses. Zeidan said he had a letter from planning and zoning also. Orschell said he had no problem with an individual letter of support but wasn’t sure about one from DC government. McHenry also agreed that if they write this letter- they have to write one for any business that comes in. Tabled until they can do more research. They can come back to this in March.
Bart Brown- Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board – Transitioning to a Workforce Investment Board- offices are on High Street. Marty Hon- board member- was also present. Changes going on there and want the commissioners to sign an agreement on their board transition to an investment board. 2004 the governor took control of workforce development. In 2008 more changes occurred to improve how these boards work. Region 9 waited to do some things. If they stayed with the state of Indiana they found out that they would be charged for services. Other regions and region 9 became a full work force board and were eligible for federal funds. By becoming a Workforce Investment Board the state does not have control. The region has more say in how their money and training works. The Dept of Labor is in control. They need 16 more board members. Each county still has an appointment to the board. Lawrenceburg has a member on this board also. There were some workforce boards that did not spend money appropriately. This was money that the local units were responsible to pay back. Now they are a not-for- profit. They will post a performance bond to cover this issue. The chief elected officials- commissioners and mayors come to the meeting to approve budgets etc- each 6 months. Total budget is about 2 million a year. They also get grants and other monies. There are 11 Regional Boards- and 7 of these have become Workforce Investment Boards. They don’t want to give money to the state that could be coming in for training. This restructure gets them into compliance with the federal statute. Deadline is July 2013 to complete this transition. They will send a draft agreement to the commissioners to review and be back at the end of March or early April for this. Commissioners made no decision at this point. Orschell noted that the new facility that spun off from P&G used workers trained by Workforce. They sent them 400 applicants.
Surveyor’s Office- Grant Application Approval – Dennis Kraus Jr.- asking for a grant to restore 2 historical survey books in his office on legal surveys prior to 1945. This will be from the Community Foundation. This could cost $100,000. These records are important. They have found one of the old survey markers deeply buried out along Ester Ridge. He will take the best bid- not necessarily the lowest to be sure they get this done right. Commissioners approved the grant application and signed the letter.
RFP- Shumway and Votaw Buildings- Orschell said Ewbank wants to send out RFPs to see what it would cost to demolish these. McHenry said there are some people who want to take the beams and maybe bricks. They will have to see if they can figure out a way to do this. Approved to seek RFPs. Baudendistel prepared a hold harmless and right of entry on an old RR right of way and home by this to be protected. Mayor Carr of Lawrenceburg signed this and the county needs to sign it also. Commissioners want to be sure to protect the levee also. Hughes signed the hold harmless and right of entry agreement.
Alvin Brown Building- Moores Hill- Update –Clerk Treasurer of Moore’s Hill- updated the title search and $8,286 in back taxes owed. There are other fees owed and liens. They want to request a 2nd commissioner’s sale. US Bank has agreed to donate their property to Moore’s Hill that is next door to this. They have researched demolition and think it can be done for $21,000 or so compared to a similar issue in Dillsboro. They will pursue grants. They don’t intend to do anything but improve public safety. They intend to make this part of the town administration building. They could do a library, grassed, or a parking lot. Some of their current offices are in unheated space in the basement of the adult center. The Community foundation seems receptive to this. They could use town funds for demolition and grants to redo things. Pennington explored with SRI on having a commissioners sale. They can award the certificate to another government entity like Moores Hill. They tabled to March 6 until they can get the info needed from SRI. McHenry said they were appreciative of all Moores Hill’s hard work to get this researched. The Clerk treasurer will have one of other Board member’s present.
DCRSD- Board Appointment Opening- Orschell said Renihan had some candidates. Mike Hankins was appointed to fill Rodney Dennerline’s seat by the Health Board. Barry Pruss’s seat has to be filled. Tabled to hear from Renihan. Commissioners will send letters of appreciation to both Pruss and Dennerline.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer- recommendation for acceptance of the George St Bridge project. Signed by Commissioners.
Orschell wanted to have a meeting with the highway dept to express appreciation and see if they have any questions. They will set a date for this and get back to Hughes and McHenry.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- letters from Solid Waste District passed out recognizing the county dept’s for recycling efforts.
Acceptance from District 9 by American Legion for Boy and Girl Scout troops. FEMA passed out 10-man tents to sheriff’s department which is NOT using them. They have to pass them to non- profit groups. These 2 tents went to 2 local Boy Scout troops. There is one tent left and if the Girl scouts don’t take it it will go to another Boy Scout troop. Joked about using it for jail expansion.
Claims signed.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- Fire and EMS agreements with Harrison Township and the city of Harrison needed a separate local agreement. $10,000 is the cost. This takes care of the issue the township is having with the state board of accounts. This is the same agreement operating under for years. It was just required to have separate agreements now per Pennington.
Ball State evaluation of Fire and EMS is getting back together with their survey question results per McHenry and Bill Black.
Sunman Legion post is designated as emergency post for our area. Commissioners signed a letter of support for their grant application for an emergency generator.
McMenry discussed redistricting. Weaver told him they are not required to notify people of their voting precinct changes. Commissioners want to be sure voters are notified. McHenry will look into this.
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Bill Ewbank- not present.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- none
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none
PUBLIC COMMENT- none
Meeting adjourned at 10:30 AM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Monday, February 20, 2012
Council Agenda Feb 21st 6:30 PM Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:30 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. HOOSIER HILLS LITERACY LEAGUE – Laura Priebe
IV. SHERIFF – Mike Kreinhop
Road Sergeant
Patrol K-9
Approval to hire replacement civil process server
V. HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Doug Baer
VI. COMMISSIONERS – William Ewbank
2012 Workman’s Com
Approval to Transfer
Jail Expansion Project
VII. PARKS AND RECREATION
Timber Salvage
Mowing
Flood Damage Repair
VIII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
Assessor - PTABOA
Superior Court 2 – Computer Maintenance and repair
Clerk – CSI Support Contract
IX. HIGHWAY – Todd Listerman / Tim Greive
X. SURVEYOR – Dennis Kraus, Jr.
XI. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
6:30 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. HOOSIER HILLS LITERACY LEAGUE – Laura Priebe
IV. SHERIFF – Mike Kreinhop
Road Sergeant
Patrol K-9
Approval to hire replacement civil process server
V. HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Doug Baer
VI. COMMISSIONERS – William Ewbank
2012 Workman’s Com
Approval to Transfer
Jail Expansion Project
VII. PARKS AND RECREATION
Timber Salvage
Mowing
Flood Damage Repair
VIII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
Assessor - PTABOA
Superior Court 2 – Computer Maintenance and repair
Clerk – CSI Support Contract
IX. HIGHWAY – Todd Listerman / Tim Greive
X. SURVEYOR – Dennis Kraus, Jr.
XI. ADJOURN
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Agenda for Feb 21st 9 AM Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 21, 2012
9:00 a.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Appointments – County Farm
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Juvenile Center – Nurse and Doctor Agreement
2. John Zeidan – Starlight Reception Hall
- Sponsorship for Grant from Lawrenceburg
3. Bart Brown – Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board
-Transition from a Workforce Board to a Workforce Investment Board
4. Surveyor’s Office – Grant Application Approval
5. RFP – Shumway & Votaw Buildings
6. Alvin Brown Building (Morse Hill) – Update
7. DCRSD – Board Appointment Opening
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. ACTING ADMINISTRATOR – Bill Ewbank
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 21, 2012
9:00 a.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Appointments – County Farm
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Juvenile Center – Nurse and Doctor Agreement
2. John Zeidan – Starlight Reception Hall
- Sponsorship for Grant from Lawrenceburg
3. Bart Brown – Indiana Region 9 Workforce Board
-Transition from a Workforce Board to a Workforce Investment Board
4. Surveyor’s Office – Grant Application Approval
5. RFP – Shumway & Votaw Buildings
6. Alvin Brown Building (Morse Hill) – Update
7. DCRSD – Board Appointment Opening
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. ACTING ADMINISTRATOR – Bill Ewbank
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. ADJOURN
Monday, February 13, 2012
Attorneys celebrate Lincoln’s birthday in the classroom
Attorneys celebrate Lincoln’s birthday in the classroom
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 8, 2012) – The Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) will sponsor “Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer,” a statewide community outreach program that matches lawyers with local schools on March 15. The program is an opportunity for attorneys to speak in classrooms about Lincoln’s life, career and the impact he made on this nation.
“I believe we can all learn more from Lincoln the lawyer – and Lincoln the president,” said ISBA President C. Erik Chickedantz. “In homage to his life traveling a city-to-city circuit providing legal help, the Indiana State Bar is proud to lead this program.”
The following lawyer will be participating at a school near you:
David Lynch, Attorney at Law, of West Harrison, and N. Alan Miller, Zerbe Garner Miller & Blondell, of Lawrenceburg, will speak at Bright Elementary School in Lawrenceburg on March 15.
For more information about this program, please visit www.whylincolnwasalawyer.com. If you would like to attend this event or talk to the attorney and/or teacher, please contact Carissa Long at clong@inbar.org.
Founded in 1896, the Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) is the single largest legal organization in the state. With more than 12,000 members, the ISBA serves and advocates on behalf of its members, their clients and the public interest as the independent voice of the legal profession. The ISBA’s office is located in downtown Indianapolis. For more information about the State Bar, visit www.inbar.org .
INDIANAPOLIS (Feb. 8, 2012) – The Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) will sponsor “Why Lincoln Was a Lawyer,” a statewide community outreach program that matches lawyers with local schools on March 15. The program is an opportunity for attorneys to speak in classrooms about Lincoln’s life, career and the impact he made on this nation.
“I believe we can all learn more from Lincoln the lawyer – and Lincoln the president,” said ISBA President C. Erik Chickedantz. “In homage to his life traveling a city-to-city circuit providing legal help, the Indiana State Bar is proud to lead this program.”
The following lawyer will be participating at a school near you:
David Lynch, Attorney at Law, of West Harrison, and N. Alan Miller, Zerbe Garner Miller & Blondell, of Lawrenceburg, will speak at Bright Elementary School in Lawrenceburg on March 15.
For more information about this program, please visit www.whylincolnwasalawyer.com. If you would like to attend this event or talk to the attorney and/or teacher, please contact Carissa Long at clong@inbar.org.
Founded in 1896, the Indiana State Bar Association (ISBA) is the single largest legal organization in the state. With more than 12,000 members, the ISBA serves and advocates on behalf of its members, their clients and the public interest as the independent voice of the legal profession. The ISBA’s office is located in downtown Indianapolis. For more information about the State Bar, visit www.inbar.org
Tuesday, February 07, 2012
7 February 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
7 February 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ABSENT: Gayle Pennington, Auditor (Connie Fromhold took minutes for Pennington)
OLD BUSINESS:
Discuss executive session held January 17, 2012- Commissioners denied the Med Ben Appeal.
Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance freedom for Options Form- Hughes asked for an up or down vote on this. He guessed it would be a denial. He wanted to do that so he could approach it from another angle later. He may break it into 2 parts- zoning and compensation. This will allow him to take it off the website. Hughes motioned to accept it and no one would 2nd. Orschell said- sorry I can’t 2nd it. Shane McHenry said he had some points he understood where he was coming from. Failed for lack of 2nd. Not passed.[NOTE: Finally this will come off the front page of the county site. this couldn't be helping the county attract business.]
Appointments- BZA – Orschell nominated Phil Darling- he has his resume and he has attended county meetings for years. McHenry met with Phil and hadn’t met with Linkmeyer. He said he would second Phil as he was confident that he would do a good job. Phil Darling was approved. Hughes voted nay as he had proposed Linkmeyer and felt he should support that- he said it was no reflection on Darling.
County Farm was tabled at Earl Dawson’s suggestion delivered via Orschell. There is an account with money that has to be dealt with.
Planning and Zoning- Proposed amendments to Article 2 Section 200, Article 3, Section 300,325,330,355, and Article 25, Section 2570 of the Zoning ordinance and proposed amendments to Article 3 section 305R and Appendix A of the Subdivision Control Ordinance. McCormack went over the details. Alternates for members of the zoning board and membership qualifications have changed due to state law. They also discussed written commitments for zoning approvals. Cemetery requirements were changed as a result of Art Wenzel’s research to be consistent with state regulations. The ADA compliance rules required changes as well regarding sidewalk access for disabled persons. They will probably be looking at whether or not they will be requiring sidewalks in some of the same circumstances or if that will change in the future due to all these requirements. We have had 15 years to get in compliance with these laws- now the feds are using federal funding as the carrot to get these done. There was no public discussion when the commissioners opened it for the public. All were approved. Hughes voted Nay on the ADA compliance one- section 305R and appendix A.
Food bids for jail- all were approved for flexibility. Commissioners thought they’d done this last meeting. US Foods and Ellenbee Leggett were the only two bids received.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ratify Signature for Prosecutor’s Annual Certification Report- Commissioners ratified Hughes’s signature.
Suellen Cauble- Human resources- Med Ben Info – they did a new plan summary document to reflect all the amendments made over the last few years. Approved.
Request to have County Administrator’s Job description adopted was approved. Suellen said they blended the old administrator position and the coordinator position descriptions.
Discuss Interviewing Project Managers for Jail Project- Bill Ewbank brought them up to date on the $9.3 million project. Council approved it but would not decide on financing until they had a firm budget. They wanted the commissioners to get that. The commissioners have no funds to do some of the construction manager etc. He recommends $72,000 to conduct necessary soil testing and additional funds for financial analysis and retain a construction management firm to get a firm budget number. Orschell said we are at a point where we need to get a construction manager to move forward. McHenry agreed and said we need to do this to move forward. Orschell said we need to get talented people on board to give us some good advice. Criminal Justice community is getting information together for Ewbank. McHenry motioned and Orschell seconded to have Ewbank approach council for this funding for the construction manager and soil testing. Hughes voted Nay- approved.
New Appointment for Convention Visitor and Tourism Commission- Ian Abdon has left Hollywood and Debbie Walter from Hollywood was approved to replace him.
Commissioner Appointment for PAWS Advisory Board- Orschell was appointed. McHenry said he’d attend whenever Tom had a meeting conflict.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer:
$5666.66 was reimbursed- for fed highway administration and Mt Pleasant slip. (Tim Grieve has worked to get these funds and the North Hogan one)
INDOT agreement for North Hogan repair from fed highway funds $ 17,750.46- signed.
Change order 6 for George St Bridge to fix sidewalk and railing for ADA compliance- $2974.79. We only pay 20% of this number.
Moving the North Dearborn road project has been moved up to start this summer. There is an agreement to move utilities for 20% of $17,013.50 with REMC. Approved and signed.
Agreement with Tri Township to move water line $109,500 for North Dearborn project. (20% of this)
Highway Construction inspection on North Dearborn project to be done by Doug Graf of Howard Barth and Associates. He lives 4 miles from the site. Hughes questioned as to who else was in the county who could have done this. He knew of someone in HVL. Doug Graf is the son of John Graf who designed work on Triple Whipple Bridge for free. $366,464.59 will be the cost of the inspection. (We owe 20% of this.)
Bridge inspections have to be done every two years. United Consulting completed their report on this for 2011. Contracts on this work are also 80/20 with federal highway money.
Trying to acquire ROW for Short Ridge Road Bridge. This is the worst bridge in the county. Mr. Irwin is still holding out on the ROW. Appraisals were done. The next step is court to get appraisals approved for .693 acres of ROW and .415 temporary ROW. Irwin’s number is twice the county’s appraisals. Orschell wanted to talk to him to give it one last effort to avoid court. There is an old school house by this and he wants to put a memorial there someday and is worried about affecting the foundation. The ROW is near that area. Irwin does agree that the bridge needs to be replaced. If condemnation occurs then the court decides per Baudendistel. Orschell will meet with him – the others may go with him. Baudendistel is also willing to go. 250 vehicles per day cross that bridge.
Highway Administration requires a certain amount of reflectivity on our signs. We have come up with a system to replace these. The policy is to replace them within 10 and 12 years. Our signs last 12-14 years. We are annually replace 9-10% annually to achieve the goal. Interns are doing the sign inventory this summer. This will benefit our aging population with night time driving.
Tim Grieve and Listerman told Commissioners that SBOA is requiring them to cut $133,000 from their preciously approved budget. They want to transfer funds and requested to go to council for this. These funds were equipment and utilities etc. This was cut because projected MVHA is not what we thought it would be. Gas tax is not getting it done. The funds have not really increased in the last 10 years. Approved to go to Council.
Tim Grieve presented a new slip on Dover Hill on North Dearborn Road. There is an expert in town for the Stateline project who will look at it and give us some recommendations. The whole area is steep and it is slipping in several places. This project does not qualify for federal dollars. They hope to pin and catch it before they lose the road. This would reduce costs. They will seek money – this is a major collector in the county.
AUDITOR: Connie Fromhold presented for Pennington- $40,000 for 2 EMS units for Aurora approved and contract signed.
Lewes and Kappes lobbying group contract and interlocal agreement was signed. Cities and towns share this expense. Minutes and claims approved.
Margaret Minzner GIS updated the info on the Beacon site numbers which are increasing. Orthophotography is being done this year. She will tell them when that flight is happening. Dispatch maps for 911 are going well. They are looking into automatic vehicle ID for the sheriff’s office. Working together with other units could gain an economy of scale. I-pads are being used in some departments. Voting precinct layers are available too.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- notice of a federal suit with training of canine units that were trained at this particular facilities. No money sought- just trying to get the canines trained there to not be used as they allege improper training. Baudendistel has a conflict of interest on the case as he has clients with the canine unit as part of the case. Canine sniffs of the cars during routine traffic stops are to stop. McHenry said our dog is out of service now as he’s retired. If we request assistance form Aurora that would be a problem. Greendale and Lawrenceburg are not named in this suit. Terre Haute is trying to combine info on this. Bill Ewbank will contact them.
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Bill Ewbank- Hoosier Square Change order- This was for $4,875 for pumping in the back parking lot as water stands there after heavy rains. Approved the change order.
Barnes and Thornburg Contract Renewal- for $5,000 per month. This is a month to month for an indefinite period of time. McHenry is very satisfied with the work they do. Orschell was impressed with what they did with Route 1 also. Approved.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Ewbank- read disaster plan with Health dept- to have mass clinic space for inoculations for infectious diseases available within 8 hours of said request. This has been the same agreement for past 5 years. Signed.
Earthquake drill today in all the county offices went well.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS-none
PUBLIC COMMENT- Chris Mueller- regarding the voting and procedures of the last morning meeting asked about Roberts Rules of Order and what the commissioners plan to follow, if they aren’t going to use them as all the previous commissioners had. Hughes said he had consulted the attorney about this and it was ok. I questioned further regarding why they were using Roberts Rules for some things like public comment during hearings and what would they use as a policy if NOT Robert’s rules of order. I told them I was concerned about the legitimacy of decisions if the votes were improper. Hughes said some of what they do is prescribed by state law. I asked what that was based on. He didn’t know. As I left the podium Hughes said he’s done thing illegitimately befor and I said- I wouldn’t say that on the record.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ABSENT: Gayle Pennington, Auditor (Connie Fromhold took minutes for Pennington)
OLD BUSINESS:
Discuss executive session held January 17, 2012- Commissioners denied the Med Ben Appeal.
Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance freedom for Options Form- Hughes asked for an up or down vote on this. He guessed it would be a denial. He wanted to do that so he could approach it from another angle later. He may break it into 2 parts- zoning and compensation. This will allow him to take it off the website. Hughes motioned to accept it and no one would 2nd. Orschell said- sorry I can’t 2nd it. Shane McHenry said he had some points he understood where he was coming from. Failed for lack of 2nd. Not passed.[NOTE: Finally this will come off the front page of the county site. this couldn't be helping the county attract business.]
Appointments- BZA – Orschell nominated Phil Darling- he has his resume and he has attended county meetings for years. McHenry met with Phil and hadn’t met with Linkmeyer. He said he would second Phil as he was confident that he would do a good job. Phil Darling was approved. Hughes voted nay as he had proposed Linkmeyer and felt he should support that- he said it was no reflection on Darling.
County Farm was tabled at Earl Dawson’s suggestion delivered via Orschell. There is an account with money that has to be dealt with.
Planning and Zoning- Proposed amendments to Article 2 Section 200, Article 3, Section 300,325,330,355, and Article 25, Section 2570 of the Zoning ordinance and proposed amendments to Article 3 section 305R and Appendix A of the Subdivision Control Ordinance. McCormack went over the details. Alternates for members of the zoning board and membership qualifications have changed due to state law. They also discussed written commitments for zoning approvals. Cemetery requirements were changed as a result of Art Wenzel’s research to be consistent with state regulations. The ADA compliance rules required changes as well regarding sidewalk access for disabled persons. They will probably be looking at whether or not they will be requiring sidewalks in some of the same circumstances or if that will change in the future due to all these requirements. We have had 15 years to get in compliance with these laws- now the feds are using federal funding as the carrot to get these done. There was no public discussion when the commissioners opened it for the public. All were approved. Hughes voted Nay on the ADA compliance one- section 305R and appendix A.
Food bids for jail- all were approved for flexibility. Commissioners thought they’d done this last meeting. US Foods and Ellenbee Leggett were the only two bids received.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ratify Signature for Prosecutor’s Annual Certification Report- Commissioners ratified Hughes’s signature.
Suellen Cauble- Human resources- Med Ben Info – they did a new plan summary document to reflect all the amendments made over the last few years. Approved.
Request to have County Administrator’s Job description adopted was approved. Suellen said they blended the old administrator position and the coordinator position descriptions.
Discuss Interviewing Project Managers for Jail Project- Bill Ewbank brought them up to date on the $9.3 million project. Council approved it but would not decide on financing until they had a firm budget. They wanted the commissioners to get that. The commissioners have no funds to do some of the construction manager etc. He recommends $72,000 to conduct necessary soil testing and additional funds for financial analysis and retain a construction management firm to get a firm budget number. Orschell said we are at a point where we need to get a construction manager to move forward. McHenry agreed and said we need to do this to move forward. Orschell said we need to get talented people on board to give us some good advice. Criminal Justice community is getting information together for Ewbank. McHenry motioned and Orschell seconded to have Ewbank approach council for this funding for the construction manager and soil testing. Hughes voted Nay- approved.
New Appointment for Convention Visitor and Tourism Commission- Ian Abdon has left Hollywood and Debbie Walter from Hollywood was approved to replace him.
Commissioner Appointment for PAWS Advisory Board- Orschell was appointed. McHenry said he’d attend whenever Tom had a meeting conflict.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer:
$5666.66 was reimbursed- for fed highway administration and Mt Pleasant slip. (Tim Grieve has worked to get these funds and the North Hogan one)
INDOT agreement for North Hogan repair from fed highway funds $ 17,750.46- signed.
Change order 6 for George St Bridge to fix sidewalk and railing for ADA compliance- $2974.79. We only pay 20% of this number.
Moving the North Dearborn road project has been moved up to start this summer. There is an agreement to move utilities for 20% of $17,013.50 with REMC. Approved and signed.
Agreement with Tri Township to move water line $109,500 for North Dearborn project. (20% of this)
Highway Construction inspection on North Dearborn project to be done by Doug Graf of Howard Barth and Associates. He lives 4 miles from the site. Hughes questioned as to who else was in the county who could have done this. He knew of someone in HVL. Doug Graf is the son of John Graf who designed work on Triple Whipple Bridge for free. $366,464.59 will be the cost of the inspection. (We owe 20% of this.)
Bridge inspections have to be done every two years. United Consulting completed their report on this for 2011. Contracts on this work are also 80/20 with federal highway money.
Trying to acquire ROW for Short Ridge Road Bridge. This is the worst bridge in the county. Mr. Irwin is still holding out on the ROW. Appraisals were done. The next step is court to get appraisals approved for .693 acres of ROW and .415 temporary ROW. Irwin’s number is twice the county’s appraisals. Orschell wanted to talk to him to give it one last effort to avoid court. There is an old school house by this and he wants to put a memorial there someday and is worried about affecting the foundation. The ROW is near that area. Irwin does agree that the bridge needs to be replaced. If condemnation occurs then the court decides per Baudendistel. Orschell will meet with him – the others may go with him. Baudendistel is also willing to go. 250 vehicles per day cross that bridge.
Highway Administration requires a certain amount of reflectivity on our signs. We have come up with a system to replace these. The policy is to replace them within 10 and 12 years. Our signs last 12-14 years. We are annually replace 9-10% annually to achieve the goal. Interns are doing the sign inventory this summer. This will benefit our aging population with night time driving.
Tim Grieve and Listerman told Commissioners that SBOA is requiring them to cut $133,000 from their preciously approved budget. They want to transfer funds and requested to go to council for this. These funds were equipment and utilities etc. This was cut because projected MVHA is not what we thought it would be. Gas tax is not getting it done. The funds have not really increased in the last 10 years. Approved to go to Council.
Tim Grieve presented a new slip on Dover Hill on North Dearborn Road. There is an expert in town for the Stateline project who will look at it and give us some recommendations. The whole area is steep and it is slipping in several places. This project does not qualify for federal dollars. They hope to pin and catch it before they lose the road. This would reduce costs. They will seek money – this is a major collector in the county.
AUDITOR: Connie Fromhold presented for Pennington- $40,000 for 2 EMS units for Aurora approved and contract signed.
Lewes and Kappes lobbying group contract and interlocal agreement was signed. Cities and towns share this expense. Minutes and claims approved.
Margaret Minzner GIS updated the info on the Beacon site numbers which are increasing. Orthophotography is being done this year. She will tell them when that flight is happening. Dispatch maps for 911 are going well. They are looking into automatic vehicle ID for the sheriff’s office. Working together with other units could gain an economy of scale. I-pads are being used in some departments. Voting precinct layers are available too.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- notice of a federal suit with training of canine units that were trained at this particular facilities. No money sought- just trying to get the canines trained there to not be used as they allege improper training. Baudendistel has a conflict of interest on the case as he has clients with the canine unit as part of the case. Canine sniffs of the cars during routine traffic stops are to stop. McHenry said our dog is out of service now as he’s retired. If we request assistance form Aurora that would be a problem. Greendale and Lawrenceburg are not named in this suit. Terre Haute is trying to combine info on this. Bill Ewbank will contact them.
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Bill Ewbank- Hoosier Square Change order- This was for $4,875 for pumping in the back parking lot as water stands there after heavy rains. Approved the change order.
Barnes and Thornburg Contract Renewal- for $5,000 per month. This is a month to month for an indefinite period of time. McHenry is very satisfied with the work they do. Orschell was impressed with what they did with Route 1 also. Approved.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Ewbank- read disaster plan with Health dept- to have mass clinic space for inoculations for infectious diseases available within 8 hours of said request. This has been the same agreement for past 5 years. Signed.
Earthquake drill today in all the county offices went well.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS-none
PUBLIC COMMENT- Chris Mueller- regarding the voting and procedures of the last morning meeting asked about Roberts Rules of Order and what the commissioners plan to follow, if they aren’t going to use them as all the previous commissioners had. Hughes said he had consulted the attorney about this and it was ok. I questioned further regarding why they were using Roberts Rules for some things like public comment during hearings and what would they use as a policy if NOT Robert’s rules of order. I told them I was concerned about the legitimacy of decisions if the votes were improper. Hughes said some of what they do is prescribed by state law. I asked what that was based on. He didn’t know. As I left the podium Hughes said he’s done thing illegitimately befor and I said- I wouldn’t say that on the record.
Meeting adjourned at 8:25 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Monday, February 06, 2012
INFORMED VOTER SERIES FEB 9
What: We the Hoosiers – General Meeting
When: Thursday – February 9, 2012 at 6:30 P.M.
Where: Meeting Room of the Lawrenceburg Fire Department
W. Tate Street across from the Adult Center in Lawrenceburg
Again – ‘Get ready!’ - 2012 is such an important year in which each of us must be a more politically active citizen. Learn about your candidates – make your decisions and share your knowledge with others. Encourage everyone – young and old – to VOTE!
On Thursday, February 9, ‘We the Hoosiers’ is hosting the third of four of 'The Informed Voter' series that introduces candidates of both parties seeking nomination in the 2012 primary for U. S. Representative from the Indiana Congressional District 6 which most of us are now in. This meeting is open to the public.
We are pleased to welcome back Don Bates, Jr., an enthusiastic, well-spoken business owner from Wayne County. You can learn more about him at his website: www.batesforcongress.com.
Also joining us is Kristin Foster - B.A. Catholic University of America, DJP, University of Arizona. She is a partner in Foster Law Group in New Palestine, Indiana. Other achievements are 2011 Woman of Achievement by Xavier We the Hoosiers – Thursday, February 9 - General Meeting - Candidates College Preparatory Academy, Co-founder Henry's Hope, and Assistant Attorney General.
Hope you will attend. Remember, the meeting will be in the meeting room at the Lawrenceburg Firehouse on West Tate Street across from the Adult Center at 6:30 p.m.
Be sure to visit our website: www.wethehoosiers.com . Poke around in it. It contains
interesting articles, our elected officials information, event calendar, link to Podcast presentations, etc.
When: Thursday – February 9, 2012 at 6:30 P.M.
Where: Meeting Room of the Lawrenceburg Fire Department
W. Tate Street across from the Adult Center in Lawrenceburg
Again – ‘Get ready!’ - 2012 is such an important year in which each of us must be a more politically active citizen. Learn about your candidates – make your decisions and share your knowledge with others. Encourage everyone – young and old – to VOTE!
On Thursday, February 9, ‘We the Hoosiers’ is hosting the third of four of 'The Informed Voter' series that introduces candidates of both parties seeking nomination in the 2012 primary for U. S. Representative from the Indiana Congressional District 6 which most of us are now in. This meeting is open to the public.
We are pleased to welcome back Don Bates, Jr., an enthusiastic, well-spoken business owner from Wayne County. You can learn more about him at his website: www.batesforcongress.com.
Also joining us is Kristin Foster - B.A. Catholic University of America, DJP, University of Arizona. She is a partner in Foster Law Group in New Palestine, Indiana. Other achievements are 2011 Woman of Achievement by Xavier We the Hoosiers – Thursday, February 9 - General Meeting - Candidates College Preparatory Academy, Co-founder Henry's Hope, and Assistant Attorney General.
Hope you will attend. Remember, the meeting will be in the meeting room at the Lawrenceburg Firehouse on West Tate Street across from the Adult Center at 6:30 p.m.
Be sure to visit our website: www.wethehoosiers.com . Poke around in it. It contains
interesting articles, our elected officials information, event calendar, link to Podcast presentations, etc.
Thursday, February 02, 2012
Agenda for February 7th Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 7, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discuss Executive Session held January 17, 2012
2. Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance Freedom for Options Form
3. Appointments - BZA, County Farm
4. Planning/Zoning
a) Proposed amendments to Article 2, Section 200, Article 3, Sections 300, 325, 330, 355; and Article 25, Section 2570 of Zoning Ordinance
b) Proposed amendments to Article 3, Section 305R and Appendix A of Subdivision Control Ordinance
5. Food Bids
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ratify Signature for Prosecutor’s Annual Certification Report
2. Suellen Cauble
a) Present Med Ben Info
b) Request to have County Administrator Job Description Adopted
3. Discuss Interviewing Project Managers for Jail Project
4. New Appointment for Convention, Visitor & Tourism Commission
5. Commissioner Appointment for PAWS Advisory Board
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COUNTY COORDINATOR – Bill Ewbank
1. Hoosier Square Change Order
2. Barnes & Thornberg Contract Renewal
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 7, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Discuss Executive Session held January 17, 2012
2. Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance Freedom for Options Form
3. Appointments - BZA, County Farm
4. Planning/Zoning
a) Proposed amendments to Article 2, Section 200, Article 3, Sections 300, 325, 330, 355; and Article 25, Section 2570 of Zoning Ordinance
b) Proposed amendments to Article 3, Section 305R and Appendix A of Subdivision Control Ordinance
5. Food Bids
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Ratify Signature for Prosecutor’s Annual Certification Report
2. Suellen Cauble
a) Present Med Ben Info
b) Request to have County Administrator Job Description Adopted
3. Discuss Interviewing Project Managers for Jail Project
4. New Appointment for Convention, Visitor & Tourism Commission
5. Commissioner Appointment for PAWS Advisory Board
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COUNTY COORDINATOR – Bill Ewbank
1. Hoosier Square Change Order
2. Barnes & Thornberg Contract Renewal
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. ADJOURN
Tuesday, January 31, 2012
ALAN MILLER OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT 2
ALAN MILLER OFFICIALLY ANNOUNCES CANDIDACY FOR JUDGE OF SUPERIOR COURT 2
A local attorney has made his candidacy for judge official. Alan Miller, attorney with Zerbe Garner Miller & Blondell in Lawrenceburg, filed the necessary paperwork Monday to make his candidacy for Judge of the Dearborn Superior Court No. 2 official.
"I am looking forward to meeting with the public and speaking with them about the problems with our system," Miller said. "I'm excited to discuss my proposed solutions and show them that we can do better."
Miller is currently running unopposed in the May primary for the Democratic Party nomination.
Miller publicly announced his intentions to run last September. He has been an outspoken critic of the county's proposed jail expansion project, arguing that the solution to the jail's overcrowding problem lies with changing the system itself.
A local attorney has made his candidacy for judge official. Alan Miller, attorney with Zerbe Garner Miller & Blondell in Lawrenceburg, filed the necessary paperwork Monday to make his candidacy for Judge of the Dearborn Superior Court No. 2 official.
"I am looking forward to meeting with the public and speaking with them about the problems with our system," Miller said. "I'm excited to discuss my proposed solutions and show them that we can do better."
Miller is currently running unopposed in the May primary for the Democratic Party nomination.
Miller publicly announced his intentions to run last September. He has been an outspoken critic of the county's proposed jail expansion project, arguing that the solution to the jail's overcrowding problem lies with changing the system itself.
Friday, January 27, 2012
Musician and Event Producer, Johnny Schott, Dies
Local event producer and musician, Johnny Schott, passed away suddenly. Johnny was actively interested in Dearborn County issues. He will be missed.
http://downtown-mtauburn.fox19.com/news/arts-culture/85388-musician-and-event-producer-johnny-schott-dies#.TyKnV5A7huU.email
John SCHOTT(1946 - 2012)
SCHOTT
John A. Schott, 65 , of Harrogate, TN. (originally of Cincinnati, OH.) passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, January 25th. Johnny was a talented singer, songwriter and event producer with a career in the music industry that spanned 46 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, a brilliant gardener and a devoted husband of ten years to his wife Rachel (Sams) Schott. Johnny was born on March 21, 1946 and was preceded in death by his father John S. Schott and mother Maey (Bonnick) Schott. As the eldest of six his loss will be felt deeply by David and Libbie Schott of Tazewell, TN., Stephen and Lori Schott of Cincinnati, Michele Schott and Joe Morris of Boyd, TX., Chris Schott, and Terry and Peter Konrad of Colorado. Johnny's life will be celebrated at Vitt, Stermer and Anderson Funeral Home located at 4619 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati OH 45238 on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 1 - 4 PM. www.andersonfuneralhomes.com
http://downtown-mtauburn.fox19.com/news/arts-culture/85388-musician-and-event-producer-johnny-schott-dies#.TyKnV5A7huU.email
John SCHOTT(1946 - 2012)
SCHOTT
John A. Schott, 65 , of Harrogate, TN. (originally of Cincinnati, OH.) passed away suddenly at home on Wednesday, January 25th. Johnny was a talented singer, songwriter and event producer with a career in the music industry that spanned 46 years. He was an avid outdoorsman, a brilliant gardener and a devoted husband of ten years to his wife Rachel (Sams) Schott. Johnny was born on March 21, 1946 and was preceded in death by his father John S. Schott and mother Maey (Bonnick) Schott. As the eldest of six his loss will be felt deeply by David and Libbie Schott of Tazewell, TN., Stephen and Lori Schott of Cincinnati, Michele Schott and Joe Morris of Boyd, TX., Chris Schott, and Terry and Peter Konrad of Colorado. Johnny's life will be celebrated at Vitt, Stermer and Anderson Funeral Home located at 4619 Delhi Pike, Cincinnati OH 45238 on Saturday, February 4, 2012 from 1 - 4 PM. www.andersonfuneralhomes.com
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
Glennda Dennerline- former Democrat Party Chair Obituary
Glennda Dennerline
6/4/1951 - 1/20/2012
Glennda G. Dennerline, age 60, of Aurora, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at Christ Hospital following a long illness. She was born June 4, 1951 in Indianapolis to Gilbert Timmons and Marie Mahan Timmons. Glennda graduated from George Washington High School in 1969. She joined the US Air Force where she attained the rank of a TecSgt, with her last assignment a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base before retiring in 1985. While serving in the Air Force she met Rodney Dennerline, and they were married on May 19, 1979. Following her retirement from the Air Force, Glennda became active in politics, serving as Democratic Party Chairwoman of Dearborn County from 1989 until 1997. Glennda was employed by the State of Indiana as the Manager of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. in Lawrenceburg. She and Rodney were members of the American and enjoyed socializing at the Lawrenceburg Post. She enjoyed making jewelry, gardening and flying with her husband. She was especially devoted to her family, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Rodney Dennerline; 2 sons, Richard (Ann) Dennerline and Rhett (Debbie) Dennerline, 2 daughters, Nancy Gagnon, and Tonya Freeman, 3 brothers, Ronald, Walter, and Jim Timmons; 1 sister, Joyce Roach; 6 grandchildren; Meredith, John, Jenny, Jake, Owen, and Jack. A private memorial service for Glennda will be held at a later date. For a more lasting tribute, the family asks that you consider the American Lung Association as a memorial in lieu of flowers. You may donate to them at lungusa.org. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
6/4/1951 - 1/20/2012
Glennda G. Dennerline, age 60, of Aurora, passed away Friday, January 20, 2012 at Christ Hospital following a long illness. She was born June 4, 1951 in Indianapolis to Gilbert Timmons and Marie Mahan Timmons. Glennda graduated from George Washington High School in 1969. She joined the US Air Force where she attained the rank of a TecSgt, with her last assignment a Wright-Patterson Air Force Base before retiring in 1985. While serving in the Air Force she met Rodney Dennerline, and they were married on May 19, 1979. Following her retirement from the Air Force, Glennda became active in politics, serving as Democratic Party Chairwoman of Dearborn County from 1989 until 1997. Glennda was employed by the State of Indiana as the Manager of the Bureau of Motor Vehicles. in Lawrenceburg. She and Rodney were members of the American and enjoyed socializing at the Lawrenceburg Post. She enjoyed making jewelry, gardening and flying with her husband. She was especially devoted to her family, and loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Surviving are her husband, Rodney Dennerline; 2 sons, Richard (Ann) Dennerline and Rhett (Debbie) Dennerline, 2 daughters, Nancy Gagnon, and Tonya Freeman, 3 brothers, Ronald, Walter, and Jim Timmons; 1 sister, Joyce Roach; 6 grandchildren; Meredith, John, Jenny, Jake, Owen, and Jack. A private memorial service for Glennda will be held at a later date. For a more lasting tribute, the family asks that you consider the American Lung Association as a memorial in lieu of flowers. You may donate to them at lungusa.org. Arrangements have been entrusted to Filter-DeVries Funeral Home in Dillsboro.
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
24 January 2012 Dearborn County Council Meeting Notes
24 January 2012 Dearborn County Council Meeting Notes
Present: Dennis Kraus. Sr., President, Dan Lansing, Jim Hughes, Liz Morris, Maynard Barrett, Bryan Messmore, and Bill Ullrich.
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, County Coordinator
Dennis Kraus was re-elected as President and Maynard Barrett as Vice president.
Council members made appointments:
Maynard Barrett- Redevelopment and CVTB
Kraus – as SEIRPC
Juvenile Advisory Board- Liz Morris
Plan Commission – Dan Lansing
Solid Waste Board- Jim Hughes
PTABOA- Shawna Gentry and Mary Booker
Alcoholic Beverage Board- Ray Shaffer
Personnel Adv- Maynard Barrett
Kraus, Hughes, Barrett – Classification Committee?
DC Regional Sewer District- Baudendistel talked to Frank Kramer- the DCRSD has always retained their money from sewer fees. He asked Council’s advice. Pennington said the DCRSD sec’y writes checks from that- Auditor does not handle it. They think no action needs to be taken.
RuthAnn Batta presented her pitch for the summer art program. They will try to do a college visit to Earlham College in Richmond this summer- they do one each summer. They will look at limestone quarries around Bedford. They are partnering with P&G to do surveys and raise money. There were 129 kids last year. This year looks like it will be a heavy year as it’s their 25th year and they are doing special stuff. As she does 4 different classes- they usually give $2,000. Approved.
Sheriff Kreinhop- funds needed to promote deputy to sergeant- $1493 from County General/Riverboat- Kraus said they were going to treat all hires and departments the same so he has to re classify this and come back.
REQUESTS FROM RIVERBOAT REVENUE
Sheriff- Security Automation Systems- retrofit- $292,000- Kreinhop thought this had already been approved from last month. They had discussed but not approved per Pennington because it had not been advertised. Ullrich chimed in about the difficulties with the system and repairs. Kreinhop said this was the original 20 year old system. Ullrich said this was to be part of the remodel of the existing jail after the new jail expansion was completed. This forced it to be done first. Approved for $292,000.
The sheriff asked about the canine deputy and Pennington said they had to advertise for next meeting.
Health Dept- vehicle to transport 2 emergency trailers- $35,000- tabled at Doug Baer’s request.
Health Dept- Vaccines- $12,000- Approved. This was taken out at budget- there was $100 left from before.
EMA- Emergency alert system by Rapid Notify- $7425- Bill Black said they’d been looking at reverse 911 system for some time. They were hoping on some funding. This system does not have all the bells and whistles- though it will use the data from 911 and we can notify all residents in a particular area. $7425 for first year includes setup and some training. If you don’t have a landline- you can register your cellphone to get notified. Comcast no longer has the ability to help notify as of July 2011. The second year is $6500. There is email capability also. This will be up and running quickly within a couple weeks. The rates go by population. This would help with severe weather warnings too. Morris noted that in her area it’s hard to hear the sirens – this would be helpful to supplement the siren warnings. It won’t replace the sirens. Council approved. This is annually renewable. They want it to be for just a year to start out.
Surveyor- Upgrade GPS- $2800- Dennis Kraus Jr. – These are necessary due to narrowband regulations. Council approved.
Commissioners- 2012 workers Comp Premium permission to transfer funds for insurance premiums- $1130- tabled.
JAIL FUNDING- Barrett said they couldn’t talk about funding without numbers.
Orschell said Commissioners appointed Bill Ewbank to do a Justice evaluation over at the Courthouse. He doesn’t think this will affect this project.
Kraus said there were various options that could affect the cost of the jail. Messmore agreed that it would be a good idea to look at this.
Barrett said he was shocked to see this on the agenda. He said a local contractor asked him how they could approve this if they don’t know the bids to see that they can get it for what they want. He doesn’t have the stomach for anything as high as $10million. We need to hire a project manager. "I want to table this until we have some firm numbers."
Orschell said the commissioners do not have any money to hire any construction managers.
Per RQAW - Standard is about 4-6% over the project cost for the construction manager. Architects are 6-8%.
Joe Mrak- RQAW- we are talking about chicken or egg. The study you have from Oct 12 – 2011- from RQAW- we gave you the construction cost range up to $9.4million. 5 phases. First phase is schematic drawings for $70-80,000. Construction earns 20% up front and 80% during process. 10% of fee would be spent now to get this started for construction management. RQAW’s fee is a lump sum fee. They get 15% in phase 1. Can’t go to Phase 2 until phase 1 is approved. RQAW is the architect. Commissioners seek RFQs to get one and then negotiate the fees.
Orschell said if you appropriate the money for a construction manager, then commissioners will get selection process started for a construction manager. Orschell said to budget $75,000 for architect and $50,000 for construction manager for this phase.
Lansing said they need a real number. The commissioners will bring it back at next meeting and advertise it. Tabled until then.
Gayle Pennington- Auditor- presented sheets for certification for Dennis Kraus’s appointment for SIRPC.
The next meeting will be Feb 21st at 6:30 PM. Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM the following meeting planned is May 22nd. Budget meetings will be set at the next meeting so council members can plan vacations. Nov 20th is the last planned meeting for 2012. Council adds other meetings as needed.
Bookkeeping appropriation for Judge Humphrey from adult probation user fees ($3000 from there) to supplement salaries. This is to be retroactive to Jan 1 so they don’t have to amend salary ordinance. Approved.
Barrett and Morris asked if Pennington had sent the letters discussed at a previous meeting regarding 911 taxes. Pennington said yes.
Lewis Kappes funding for lobbyist- is to be reimbursed by local cities and towns. They reimburse based on population except for Lawrenceburg- they pay $24,000 as does the county. The county pays it all up front
.
Minutes were not received by Council- so they were not approved. Tabled.
They installed a new sound system. They will upload both the sound of the minutes and the minutes themselves to the county website. [NOTE: Now that will be interesting to listen to!]
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawenceburg Township
Present: Dennis Kraus. Sr., President, Dan Lansing, Jim Hughes, Liz Morris, Maynard Barrett, Bryan Messmore, and Bill Ullrich.
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, County Coordinator
Dennis Kraus was re-elected as President and Maynard Barrett as Vice president.
Council members made appointments:
Maynard Barrett- Redevelopment and CVTB
Kraus – as SEIRPC
Juvenile Advisory Board- Liz Morris
Plan Commission – Dan Lansing
Solid Waste Board- Jim Hughes
PTABOA- Shawna Gentry and Mary Booker
Alcoholic Beverage Board- Ray Shaffer
Personnel Adv- Maynard Barrett
Kraus, Hughes, Barrett – Classification Committee?
DC Regional Sewer District- Baudendistel talked to Frank Kramer- the DCRSD has always retained their money from sewer fees. He asked Council’s advice. Pennington said the DCRSD sec’y writes checks from that- Auditor does not handle it. They think no action needs to be taken.
RuthAnn Batta presented her pitch for the summer art program. They will try to do a college visit to Earlham College in Richmond this summer- they do one each summer. They will look at limestone quarries around Bedford. They are partnering with P&G to do surveys and raise money. There were 129 kids last year. This year looks like it will be a heavy year as it’s their 25th year and they are doing special stuff. As she does 4 different classes- they usually give $2,000. Approved.
Sheriff Kreinhop- funds needed to promote deputy to sergeant- $1493 from County General/Riverboat- Kraus said they were going to treat all hires and departments the same so he has to re classify this and come back.
REQUESTS FROM RIVERBOAT REVENUE
Sheriff- Security Automation Systems- retrofit- $292,000- Kreinhop thought this had already been approved from last month. They had discussed but not approved per Pennington because it had not been advertised. Ullrich chimed in about the difficulties with the system and repairs. Kreinhop said this was the original 20 year old system. Ullrich said this was to be part of the remodel of the existing jail after the new jail expansion was completed. This forced it to be done first. Approved for $292,000.
The sheriff asked about the canine deputy and Pennington said they had to advertise for next meeting.
Health Dept- vehicle to transport 2 emergency trailers- $35,000- tabled at Doug Baer’s request.
Health Dept- Vaccines- $12,000- Approved. This was taken out at budget- there was $100 left from before.
EMA- Emergency alert system by Rapid Notify- $7425- Bill Black said they’d been looking at reverse 911 system for some time. They were hoping on some funding. This system does not have all the bells and whistles- though it will use the data from 911 and we can notify all residents in a particular area. $7425 for first year includes setup and some training. If you don’t have a landline- you can register your cellphone to get notified. Comcast no longer has the ability to help notify as of July 2011. The second year is $6500. There is email capability also. This will be up and running quickly within a couple weeks. The rates go by population. This would help with severe weather warnings too. Morris noted that in her area it’s hard to hear the sirens – this would be helpful to supplement the siren warnings. It won’t replace the sirens. Council approved. This is annually renewable. They want it to be for just a year to start out.
Surveyor- Upgrade GPS- $2800- Dennis Kraus Jr. – These are necessary due to narrowband regulations. Council approved.
Commissioners- 2012 workers Comp Premium permission to transfer funds for insurance premiums- $1130- tabled.
JAIL FUNDING- Barrett said they couldn’t talk about funding without numbers.
Orschell said Commissioners appointed Bill Ewbank to do a Justice evaluation over at the Courthouse. He doesn’t think this will affect this project.
Kraus said there were various options that could affect the cost of the jail. Messmore agreed that it would be a good idea to look at this.
Barrett said he was shocked to see this on the agenda. He said a local contractor asked him how they could approve this if they don’t know the bids to see that they can get it for what they want. He doesn’t have the stomach for anything as high as $10million. We need to hire a project manager. "I want to table this until we have some firm numbers."
Orschell said the commissioners do not have any money to hire any construction managers.
Per RQAW - Standard is about 4-6% over the project cost for the construction manager. Architects are 6-8%.
Joe Mrak- RQAW- we are talking about chicken or egg. The study you have from Oct 12 – 2011- from RQAW- we gave you the construction cost range up to $9.4million. 5 phases. First phase is schematic drawings for $70-80,000. Construction earns 20% up front and 80% during process. 10% of fee would be spent now to get this started for construction management. RQAW’s fee is a lump sum fee. They get 15% in phase 1. Can’t go to Phase 2 until phase 1 is approved. RQAW is the architect. Commissioners seek RFQs to get one and then negotiate the fees.
Orschell said if you appropriate the money for a construction manager, then commissioners will get selection process started for a construction manager. Orschell said to budget $75,000 for architect and $50,000 for construction manager for this phase.
Lansing said they need a real number. The commissioners will bring it back at next meeting and advertise it. Tabled until then.
Gayle Pennington- Auditor- presented sheets for certification for Dennis Kraus’s appointment for SIRPC.
The next meeting will be Feb 21st at 6:30 PM. Third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM the following meeting planned is May 22nd. Budget meetings will be set at the next meeting so council members can plan vacations. Nov 20th is the last planned meeting for 2012. Council adds other meetings as needed.
Bookkeeping appropriation for Judge Humphrey from adult probation user fees ($3000 from there) to supplement salaries. This is to be retroactive to Jan 1 so they don’t have to amend salary ordinance. Approved.
Barrett and Morris asked if Pennington had sent the letters discussed at a previous meeting regarding 911 taxes. Pennington said yes.
Lewis Kappes funding for lobbyist- is to be reimbursed by local cities and towns. They reimburse based on population except for Lawrenceburg- they pay $24,000 as does the county. The county pays it all up front
.
Minutes were not received by Council- so they were not approved. Tabled.
They installed a new sound system. They will upload both the sound of the minutes and the minutes themselves to the county website. [NOTE: Now that will be interesting to listen to!]
Meeting adjourned at 7:35 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawenceburg Township
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
AGENDA for Jan 24th Dearborn County Council Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING
Tuesday, January 24, 2012
6:30 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. REORGANIZATION
IV. DCRSD Ordinance
V. DISCUSSION OF Summer Art Program - Batta
VI. SHERIFF – Mike Kreinhop
Road Sergeant
Security Automation Systems – Security System Retrofit
VII. HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Doug Baer
VIII. COMMISSIONERS – William Ewbank
IX. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY – William Black, Jr.
X. SURVEYOR – Dennis Kraus, Jr.
XI. HEALTH DEPARTMENT – Lois Franklin
XII. JAIL FUNDING
XIII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
XIV. ADJOURN
Tuesday, January 17, 2012
17 January 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
17 January 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
OLD BUSINESS:
Private Real property Rights Preservation Ordinance Freedom for Options Form- Hughes said he has done a lot of research on this and he wants time to do some more. Tabled again. This has been tabled since April 2010.
Overtime Policy and Actual Hours worked Ordinance- Baudendistel prepared the ordinance changing the personnel policy section 3.17.1 per last meeting’s discussion. It was motioned on and seconded without Shane McHenry and he did not vote. No reason given. Approved.
Appointments BZA and County Farm Board- Orschell still wants to talk to Earl Dawson before appointing County Farm- Tabled.
BZA appointment- Hughes wanted Frank Linkmeyer and Orschell wanted to consider Phil Darling. The decision is left up to McHenry. He has talked to Phil, but not Frank and wants to table till he does. Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mark McCormack- Planning Director- Proposed Amendments to Article 2 Section 200, Article 3 section 300,325,330,355, and Article 25 Section 2570 of Zoning Ordinance- McCormack was out for a family issue. Baudendistel asked to table it and said that he doesn’t think the 90 day rule applies to this. He thinks the recommendation dies if they don’t act on it. Tabled.Proposed Amendments to Article 3 Section 305R and Appendix A of the Subdivision Control Ordinance- also tabled for reason above.
Donna Thacker- CASA-Citizens Against Substance Abuse- this is a yearly report on their budget and grants. Current budget is $66,660. This is used for grants to agencies in the county that help attain the CASA mission. They also have a Drug Free CommunityGrant form Lawrenceburg Foundation for $100,000 per year. They deal directly with the state now and not the consultant they use to have. They have had their funds gradually decrease. They finished their 5-year federal grant. The city of Lawrenceburg grant will still support them. Continue to work with youth- seem to have a perfect formula. They train 25 youth form each middle school as youth ambassadors. They took McHenry with them to the NW Alcohol conference in 2011. Orschell asked if their budget cuts will affect their community outreach. She said yes- as they will give less to local agencies. She noted that drug usage has decreased among youth here. They realize there is a need for treatment in the area. She said South Dearborn does not participate in their survey. Some schools are afraid that it may show a drug problem that will affect their school system negatively. Orschell expressed a desire to help CASA also. Hughes said South Dearborn was his alma mater- so he might try to get them to do the survey. CASA grant recommendations were accepted.
Sheriff Dept- Food Bids-Accepted as presented. Two bids.
Laura Priebe- Hoosier Hills Literacy League- permission to go to Council- as part of Black White Read- they will have a summer program on a Quilt Program that will relate to this. They will each make a quilt wall hanging themselves and a duplicate for a larger quilt that will be auctioned/raffled to raise funds at a gala this year. They also do the Dolly Partin Imagination Library. They have grants from Dollar General and they graduated 11 GED students this past year. Orschell said he was all in favor of reading programs in the county. She needs to go to Council for $2,000. This program raises money for other programs- even adult ones. Dearborn has 9 % of adults who are illiterate. Hughes said he thought the schools were doing a pretty good job already. McHenry and Orschell voted to do this Hughes didn’t vote. Approved to go to Council.
Appointments: Historic Hoosier Hills- Brad Dawson was recommended for this and he is a staff member of the Conservation Dept. They coordinate activities around conservation, natural resources, etc in SE Indiana. Approved.
Hospital Board- Robert Schroeder the chairman’s term is expiring on March 30th. Reappointed for a 4 year term.
Commissioner Hughes talked to a gentleman who was a judge executive from Boone County also on OKI with Hughes and who was on the board of St. Elizabeth. Hughes said we want to talk to the two board presidents. (St. E and DCH) Hughes wants to make sure that they are not approached by any means to be taken over. He wants to make sure that we have every possible procedure available to DC residents. He wants to bring it right out into the open. His mother in law works as a therapist there and she wants to know what’s going on too. Need to talk to Mr. Resnick first. Hughes just wanted to make commissioners aware of what he was doing.
Bill Black Jr- EMA- resolution to participate in the Great Central US Shakeout- Earthquake Awareness- They did some drills with kids- Drop-Cover- and Hold On. Feb 7th is the 200th anniversary of the New Madrid Earthquake.. He is not planning on going to the schools this year. They do have a website that the schools use. The resolution to participate was signed by Commissioners.
Baudendistel prepared an ordinance changing the emergency levels from numbers to colors. Red- most severe- requires an emergency declaration, Orange – watch- only essential services travel, Yellow- Advisory, White Caution- no restrictions- but be alert to changing conditions. Commissioners passed this as ordinance 2012-2.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer gave the following report:Signature Sheet for Commissioners to sign on the North Dearborn road project.
INDOT LPA agreement for the Stateline Rd slip project for 100% of emergency repair as $4,024.33 and 80 /20 of $212,033 for the permanent fix. Hughes made the motion!!- says he can because they haven’t adopted Roberts Rules of Order so he can.
Orschell said he commended highway dept. and all new hires got their cdl.
Orschell also asked for a moment of silence for Tim Grieve’s wife passing away this week.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- Covered Bridge certification- at Guilford- was signed.
Jan 3 minutes signed. Claims signed. Hughes asked if everyone had done a good job and so they could sign payroll – Hughes motioned again here with McHenry 2nd. Orschell hadn’t reviewed them. Passed. (Claims get passed in pieces.) Hughes also motioned to sign the utility bills and McHenry 2nd as Orschell hadn’t reviewed those. Passed.
Hughes wants Pennington to advertise so that the 3 commissioners can meet with our representative Frey to talk about county interests.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- said that Council had asked about an ordinance for retaining fees from High Ridge sewer bills to pay for maintenance on the system. That will be advertised and on the next agenda.
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Bill Ewbank- In previous meetings he wants to create a “commissioners criminal justice report- a study and fact sheet” under the county administrator. This would replace commissioners having separate studies. This would get all statistics etc. on criminal justice in the county. Hughes says he is one of those law and order guys, but… Ewbank is going to speak with judges, sheriff, etc. He wants to get all the information in one place. Then they can disseminate it. Commissioners approved Ewbank doing this report.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry said that Ewan will get a title search on the Moore’s Hill building.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none
PUBLIC COMMENT- none- except Hughes praised a folder on how people get elected etc.
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 AM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
OLD BUSINESS:
Private Real property Rights Preservation Ordinance Freedom for Options Form- Hughes said he has done a lot of research on this and he wants time to do some more. Tabled again. This has been tabled since April 2010.
Overtime Policy and Actual Hours worked Ordinance- Baudendistel prepared the ordinance changing the personnel policy section 3.17.1 per last meeting’s discussion. It was motioned on and seconded without Shane McHenry and he did not vote. No reason given. Approved.
Appointments BZA and County Farm Board- Orschell still wants to talk to Earl Dawson before appointing County Farm- Tabled.
BZA appointment- Hughes wanted Frank Linkmeyer and Orschell wanted to consider Phil Darling. The decision is left up to McHenry. He has talked to Phil, but not Frank and wants to table till he does. Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
Mark McCormack- Planning Director- Proposed Amendments to Article 2 Section 200, Article 3 section 300,325,330,355, and Article 25 Section 2570 of Zoning Ordinance- McCormack was out for a family issue. Baudendistel asked to table it and said that he doesn’t think the 90 day rule applies to this. He thinks the recommendation dies if they don’t act on it. Tabled.Proposed Amendments to Article 3 Section 305R and Appendix A of the Subdivision Control Ordinance- also tabled for reason above.
Donna Thacker- CASA-Citizens Against Substance Abuse- this is a yearly report on their budget and grants. Current budget is $66,660. This is used for grants to agencies in the county that help attain the CASA mission. They also have a Drug Free CommunityGrant form Lawrenceburg Foundation for $100,000 per year. They deal directly with the state now and not the consultant they use to have. They have had their funds gradually decrease. They finished their 5-year federal grant. The city of Lawrenceburg grant will still support them. Continue to work with youth- seem to have a perfect formula. They train 25 youth form each middle school as youth ambassadors. They took McHenry with them to the NW Alcohol conference in 2011. Orschell asked if their budget cuts will affect their community outreach. She said yes- as they will give less to local agencies. She noted that drug usage has decreased among youth here. They realize there is a need for treatment in the area. She said South Dearborn does not participate in their survey. Some schools are afraid that it may show a drug problem that will affect their school system negatively. Orschell expressed a desire to help CASA also. Hughes said South Dearborn was his alma mater- so he might try to get them to do the survey. CASA grant recommendations were accepted.
Sheriff Dept- Food Bids-Accepted as presented. Two bids.
Laura Priebe- Hoosier Hills Literacy League- permission to go to Council- as part of Black White Read- they will have a summer program on a Quilt Program that will relate to this. They will each make a quilt wall hanging themselves and a duplicate for a larger quilt that will be auctioned/raffled to raise funds at a gala this year. They also do the Dolly Partin Imagination Library. They have grants from Dollar General and they graduated 11 GED students this past year. Orschell said he was all in favor of reading programs in the county. She needs to go to Council for $2,000. This program raises money for other programs- even adult ones. Dearborn has 9 % of adults who are illiterate. Hughes said he thought the schools were doing a pretty good job already. McHenry and Orschell voted to do this Hughes didn’t vote. Approved to go to Council.
Appointments: Historic Hoosier Hills- Brad Dawson was recommended for this and he is a staff member of the Conservation Dept. They coordinate activities around conservation, natural resources, etc in SE Indiana. Approved.
Hospital Board- Robert Schroeder the chairman’s term is expiring on March 30th. Reappointed for a 4 year term.
Commissioner Hughes talked to a gentleman who was a judge executive from Boone County also on OKI with Hughes and who was on the board of St. Elizabeth. Hughes said we want to talk to the two board presidents. (St. E and DCH) Hughes wants to make sure that they are not approached by any means to be taken over. He wants to make sure that we have every possible procedure available to DC residents. He wants to bring it right out into the open. His mother in law works as a therapist there and she wants to know what’s going on too. Need to talk to Mr. Resnick first. Hughes just wanted to make commissioners aware of what he was doing.
Bill Black Jr- EMA- resolution to participate in the Great Central US Shakeout- Earthquake Awareness- They did some drills with kids- Drop-Cover- and Hold On. Feb 7th is the 200th anniversary of the New Madrid Earthquake.. He is not planning on going to the schools this year. They do have a website that the schools use. The resolution to participate was signed by Commissioners.
Baudendistel prepared an ordinance changing the emergency levels from numbers to colors. Red- most severe- requires an emergency declaration, Orange – watch- only essential services travel, Yellow- Advisory, White Caution- no restrictions- but be alert to changing conditions. Commissioners passed this as ordinance 2012-2.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer gave the following report:Signature Sheet for Commissioners to sign on the North Dearborn road project.
INDOT LPA agreement for the Stateline Rd slip project for 100% of emergency repair as $4,024.33 and 80 /20 of $212,033 for the permanent fix. Hughes made the motion!!- says he can because they haven’t adopted Roberts Rules of Order so he can.
Orschell said he commended highway dept. and all new hires got their cdl.
Orschell also asked for a moment of silence for Tim Grieve’s wife passing away this week.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- Covered Bridge certification- at Guilford- was signed.
Jan 3 minutes signed. Claims signed. Hughes asked if everyone had done a good job and so they could sign payroll – Hughes motioned again here with McHenry 2nd. Orschell hadn’t reviewed them. Passed. (Claims get passed in pieces.) Hughes also motioned to sign the utility bills and McHenry 2nd as Orschell hadn’t reviewed those. Passed.
Hughes wants Pennington to advertise so that the 3 commissioners can meet with our representative Frey to talk about county interests.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- said that Council had asked about an ordinance for retaining fees from High Ridge sewer bills to pay for maintenance on the system. That will be advertised and on the next agenda.
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Bill Ewbank- In previous meetings he wants to create a “commissioners criminal justice report- a study and fact sheet” under the county administrator. This would replace commissioners having separate studies. This would get all statistics etc. on criminal justice in the county. Hughes says he is one of those law and order guys, but… Ewbank is going to speak with judges, sheriff, etc. He wants to get all the information in one place. Then they can disseminate it. Commissioners approved Ewbank doing this report.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry said that Ewan will get a title search on the Moore’s Hill building.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none
PUBLIC COMMENT- none- except Hughes praised a folder on how people get elected etc.
Meeting adjourned at 10:07 AM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Agenda for January 17th Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 17, 2012
9:00 a.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 8:30 a.m. - MED BEN APPEAL
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance Freedom for Options Form
2. Overtime Policy and Actual Hours Worked Ordinance
3. Appointments - BZA, County Farm,
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Donna Thacker – CASA
2. Laura Priebe - Hoosier Hills Literacy League
- Permission to go to Council
3. Mark McCormack – Planning/Zoning
a) Proposed amendments to Article 2, Section 200, Article 3, Sections 300, 325, 330, 355; and Article 25, Section 2570 of Zoning Ordinance
b) Proposed amendments to Article 3, Section 305R and Appendix A of Subdivision Control Ordinance
4. Sheriff Department – Food Bids
5. Appointments
a) Historic Hoosier Hills
b) Hospital Board - Robert Schroeder
6. Bill Black, Jr. - Resolution to Participate in the Great Central US Shakeout
– Earthquake Awareness
VI. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
VII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VIII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
IX. COUNTY COORDINATOR – Bill Ewbank
X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
XI. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT
XIII. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 17, 2012
9:00 a.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 8:30 a.m. - MED BEN APPEAL
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
IV. OLD BUSINESS
1. Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance Freedom for Options Form
2. Overtime Policy and Actual Hours Worked Ordinance
3. Appointments - BZA, County Farm,
V. NEW BUSINESS
1. Donna Thacker – CASA
2. Laura Priebe - Hoosier Hills Literacy League
- Permission to go to Council
3. Mark McCormack – Planning/Zoning
a) Proposed amendments to Article 2, Section 200, Article 3, Sections 300, 325, 330, 355; and Article 25, Section 2570 of Zoning Ordinance
b) Proposed amendments to Article 3, Section 305R and Appendix A of Subdivision Control Ordinance
4. Sheriff Department – Food Bids
5. Appointments
a) Historic Hoosier Hills
b) Hospital Board - Robert Schroeder
6. Bill Black, Jr. - Resolution to Participate in the Great Central US Shakeout
– Earthquake Awareness
VI. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
VII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VIII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
IX. COUNTY COORDINATOR – Bill Ewbank
X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
XI. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XII. PUBLIC COMMENT
XIII. ADJOURN
Friday, January 06, 2012
THE JAIL BUSINESS
THE JAIL BUSINESS
by Chrisine Brauer Mueller
Dearborn County appears poised to enter the jail business.
I’m in favor of running a jail in a business-like manner. I am not in favor of having taxpayers fund the growth of a jail business that seems unwilling to do some internal soul searching and remediation of the causes for jail overcrowding.
Decisions surrounding the jail expansion size and funding have become tainted with ethical conflicts of interest- which became alarmingly evident at the Dec 20th Council meeting. Council members who get their paycheck from the sheriff’s dept or prosecutor’s dept claim they have no conflict of interest.
Many years ago Bill Ullrich asked Judge James Humphrey about the legality of running for County Council and remaining employed by the county sheriff’s department. Ullrich reported that Judge Humphrey told him the law did not forbid it. Judge Humphrey, in a previous role as county attorney, would often state that officials were to avoid all PERCEPTIONS of impropriety.
The Council vote Dec 20th was widely perceived as ethically improper. Our state legislators repeatedly get asked to pass a law forbidding a government employee from holding office at the same time as he is employed by that governmental unit. The vote and process for this jail expansion illustrates one good reason to pass this law.
If your boss- the sheriff or prosecutor- wants a new or expanded jail and you vote against it, it is hard to see that your job duties, hours, or paycheck might not be affected. Your well being depends on pleasing your boss. If you are wearing numerous hats in county employment, your many allegiances could be affecting your performance. If you have family also employed by the county, you have to consider their jobs as well, particularly in this economy. These are natural survival and familial instincts. And these instincts will ethically compromise decisions that are to be made for the good of the people.
Despite all public comment at the meeting being against this vote, Liz Morris gave a pre-prepared motion seconded by Maynard Barrett to remove the unanimous consent of Council for spending money in the Riverboat Savings Account 197. Bryan Messmore and Bill Ullrich also voted aye. That account has remained untouched except for unanimous Council consent since 1998 - 13 years. This is the easy money- the low hanging fruit- and a way to avoid going to the taxpayers for the jail expansion funding. These four council members seem to forget this IS our money.
This savings account is the only cushion the county taxpayers have should some catastrophe occur. The doors are now wide open for anyone who can persuade four Council members to spend our savings account.
It is no longer something that would take consensus to insure that the vast majority of the public would approve Council’s choice. Four Council members made a serious mistake, in my opinion. These four set aside the wisdom of their predecessors for expediency.
Voters and taxpayers need to take a look at these four. Three (Ullrich, Messmore, and Barrett) are up for election in 2012. Perhaps then we can send them a message they actually hear.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
by Chrisine Brauer Mueller
Dearborn County appears poised to enter the jail business.
I’m in favor of running a jail in a business-like manner. I am not in favor of having taxpayers fund the growth of a jail business that seems unwilling to do some internal soul searching and remediation of the causes for jail overcrowding.
Decisions surrounding the jail expansion size and funding have become tainted with ethical conflicts of interest- which became alarmingly evident at the Dec 20th Council meeting. Council members who get their paycheck from the sheriff’s dept or prosecutor’s dept claim they have no conflict of interest.
Many years ago Bill Ullrich asked Judge James Humphrey about the legality of running for County Council and remaining employed by the county sheriff’s department. Ullrich reported that Judge Humphrey told him the law did not forbid it. Judge Humphrey, in a previous role as county attorney, would often state that officials were to avoid all PERCEPTIONS of impropriety.
The Council vote Dec 20th was widely perceived as ethically improper. Our state legislators repeatedly get asked to pass a law forbidding a government employee from holding office at the same time as he is employed by that governmental unit. The vote and process for this jail expansion illustrates one good reason to pass this law.
If your boss- the sheriff or prosecutor- wants a new or expanded jail and you vote against it, it is hard to see that your job duties, hours, or paycheck might not be affected. Your well being depends on pleasing your boss. If you are wearing numerous hats in county employment, your many allegiances could be affecting your performance. If you have family also employed by the county, you have to consider their jobs as well, particularly in this economy. These are natural survival and familial instincts. And these instincts will ethically compromise decisions that are to be made for the good of the people.
Despite all public comment at the meeting being against this vote, Liz Morris gave a pre-prepared motion seconded by Maynard Barrett to remove the unanimous consent of Council for spending money in the Riverboat Savings Account 197. Bryan Messmore and Bill Ullrich also voted aye. That account has remained untouched except for unanimous Council consent since 1998 - 13 years. This is the easy money- the low hanging fruit- and a way to avoid going to the taxpayers for the jail expansion funding. These four council members seem to forget this IS our money.
This savings account is the only cushion the county taxpayers have should some catastrophe occur. The doors are now wide open for anyone who can persuade four Council members to spend our savings account.
It is no longer something that would take consensus to insure that the vast majority of the public would approve Council’s choice. Four Council members made a serious mistake, in my opinion. These four set aside the wisdom of their predecessors for expediency.
Voters and taxpayers need to take a look at these four. Three (Ullrich, Messmore, and Barrett) are up for election in 2012. Perhaps then we can send them a message they actually hear.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
3 January 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
3 January 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ELECTION OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRESIDENT: Jeff Hughes re-elected.
RE-APPOINTMENTS:
Department Heads: (all the same as 2011)
County Attorney- Andrew Baudendistel
County Engineer- Todd Listerman
County Highway Supervisor- Tim Grieve
Building Inspector- Bill Shelton
Emergency Management-Bill Black
911 Director- charley Ashley
Veteran’s Service Officer- Mike Burgess
Maintenance Supervisor- Eric Hartman
Animal Control Director- Marlene Underwood
County Administrator (New Position)- Bill Ewbank- Acting County Administrator
Boards Commissioners Currently Serve (All serve on Solid Waste)
Jeff: Plan Commission, SIRPC, OKI, Personnel Advisory- all reapproved
Tom: County Farm, EMA, Redevelopment- all reapproved- Orschell hopes there will be some good news coming out of redevelopment in the next couple weeks.
Shane: Common Construction Wage, Juvenile Advisory- all reapproved
Citizen Boards:
Planning Commission- Mark Lehman and Russell Beiersdorfer both reappointed
Health Board- Dr Steven Eliason appointed
Alcohol Beverage Board- reappointed Jim Dole
Convention/Visitor’s Bureau- Ian Abdon, Marilyn Bower, Dee Hacker, Steve Hedges, and Ellen Perfect
PTABOA Board- Bill Hartwell, Mark Neff and Mark Hardenbeck reappointed
Board of Zoning Appeals- Nicole Dailey was hired by the Planning Dept. Commissioners will hold to look over candidates until next meeting. This one has to be an Independent or a Democrat per Hughes.
County Farm Committee- Mike Heffelmire retired and Commissioners want to talk to the board and Earl Dawson to see where they want to go with that board. Earl Dawson and Jerry Newman reappointed.
ADA Coordinator- Bill Ewbank reappointed- he is working on this already.
OLD BUSINESS:
Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance Freedom for Options Form- Hughes wants to see it passed and let the Plan Commission work with it. Orschell asked about where the money would come from? The legal fees alone would be astronomical. He thinks we have the courts in place for this. Hughes said- no one is going to put a toxic dump next to anyone. He cited the property they were sued for by Wolgamot, Diehl, and some woman whose name he forgot as having all the infrastructure in place and yet it was denied. He said a court can call it capricious. Orschell didn’t want another layer of government. McHenry is worried about the significant legal fees. Orschell said Hughes needs to come up with some more specifics. Both Orschell and McHenry said the legal fees would be out of sight. McHenry doesn’t want it so open and vague. Orschell doesn’t want it to be a monetary issue. Hughes will continue to work on that. Tabled essentially.
Overtime Policy and Actual Hours Worked- Pennington said the committee sent an unfavorable recommendation – they want it to stay the same. They cited Fair Labor Standards. Orschell said- we’ve been doing it all along. Hughes and Orschell were inclined to go against the recommendation of the committee. This was only if pre-approved vacation time a week in advance. If they don’t have it pre-scheduled, then they don’t get the time and a half for the “overtime” that week. Comp time has to be used within 180 days of earning it. Comp time is limited to 5 days in a year. This happens during snow emergencies. Comp time is rewarded at time and a half at a mutually agreeable time.
Orshell motioned that overtime monetary reimbursement is based on actual time worked except for scheduled comp. personal, or vacation time. This will be effective retroactive to Jan 1st. Commissioner McHenry does not get paid out of this fund per Orschell – he wants that on the record. [NOTE: McHenry’s time with SCU is paid by a grant.] Baudendistel will prepare the ordinance for next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ruth Ann Batta – Permission to go to Council for Summer Arts Program- approved to go to Council to seek funds for their 25th year.
Signatures for Public Official Bonds- approved all bonds for the following public officials- Barb Kaffenberger, Phil Weaver, Gayle Pennington, Glenn Wright. Hughes wanted Bill Ewbank to see if Commissioners and Council needed bonds.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer- SR 62 was closed to Friendship due to a slip. The county can declare an unofficial detour and they can declare costs for this- they are declaring Farmer’s Retreat Road in the county. Commissioners signed off on this. Most people are using Friendship road in Ripley County as a detour.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington-utility docket signed. No claims signed as they don’t cycle for a couple more weeks. Payroll claims approved. Minutes were signed for Dec 6 and 20.
Pennington said the Beacon stats for GIS website- 667 requests a day and 68 users per day.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- tort claims involving an inmate and medical claims. Bill Black’s changes in emergency levels ordinance will be ready for the next meeting.
ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: Bill Ewbank- asking to go to Council for transfer $10,164 from liability insurance to WC account, and an additional appropriation of $1130 in addition to pay 2012 WC bill. We had a reduction of over $10,000 for liability premium. Approved.
Bill Ewbank was authorized to vote the county’s proxy for the Conservancy District election.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: McHenry brought up the Moore’s Hill building that was derelict. Baudendistel discussed with John Watson, Moore’s Hill’s attorney, to get all the owners involved. Pennington said they could choose what they wanted to present for Commissioners certificate sale. They have not had any commercial ones. There are around 50 up for sale this time. Until we have a title search done- we can’t do this per McHenry and Baudendistel. Orschell met with Mark McCormack and Moore’s Hill officials to get a grant- perhaps with using it as a city building along with the old bank.
McHenry was concerned about the CMS study and the results. Ewbank said that they are sending out a second round with a stronger request. The commissioners could withhold their EMS funding until they get the information. Lawrenceburg is not participating as they are self- sufficient and wish the rest of us the best in this endeavor. They will send a firmer letter.
Orschell wished all a good new year.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Bill Black- wants to get $7400 from Council for rapid notify- a reverse 911 and the communications board has looked at it and has seen a demo. Cost is $6500 for each additional year. Approved to seek this from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT- none
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ELECTION OF BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS PRESIDENT: Jeff Hughes re-elected.
RE-APPOINTMENTS:
Department Heads: (all the same as 2011)
County Attorney- Andrew Baudendistel
County Engineer- Todd Listerman
County Highway Supervisor- Tim Grieve
Building Inspector- Bill Shelton
Emergency Management-Bill Black
911 Director- charley Ashley
Veteran’s Service Officer- Mike Burgess
Maintenance Supervisor- Eric Hartman
Animal Control Director- Marlene Underwood
County Administrator (New Position)- Bill Ewbank- Acting County Administrator
Boards Commissioners Currently Serve (All serve on Solid Waste)
Jeff: Plan Commission, SIRPC, OKI, Personnel Advisory- all reapproved
Tom: County Farm, EMA, Redevelopment- all reapproved- Orschell hopes there will be some good news coming out of redevelopment in the next couple weeks.
Shane: Common Construction Wage, Juvenile Advisory- all reapproved
Citizen Boards:
Planning Commission- Mark Lehman and Russell Beiersdorfer both reappointed
Health Board- Dr Steven Eliason appointed
Alcohol Beverage Board- reappointed Jim Dole
Convention/Visitor’s Bureau- Ian Abdon, Marilyn Bower, Dee Hacker, Steve Hedges, and Ellen Perfect
PTABOA Board- Bill Hartwell, Mark Neff and Mark Hardenbeck reappointed
Board of Zoning Appeals- Nicole Dailey was hired by the Planning Dept. Commissioners will hold to look over candidates until next meeting. This one has to be an Independent or a Democrat per Hughes.
County Farm Committee- Mike Heffelmire retired and Commissioners want to talk to the board and Earl Dawson to see where they want to go with that board. Earl Dawson and Jerry Newman reappointed.
ADA Coordinator- Bill Ewbank reappointed- he is working on this already.
OLD BUSINESS:
Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance Freedom for Options Form- Hughes wants to see it passed and let the Plan Commission work with it. Orschell asked about where the money would come from? The legal fees alone would be astronomical. He thinks we have the courts in place for this. Hughes said- no one is going to put a toxic dump next to anyone. He cited the property they were sued for by Wolgamot, Diehl, and some woman whose name he forgot as having all the infrastructure in place and yet it was denied. He said a court can call it capricious. Orschell didn’t want another layer of government. McHenry is worried about the significant legal fees. Orschell said Hughes needs to come up with some more specifics. Both Orschell and McHenry said the legal fees would be out of sight. McHenry doesn’t want it so open and vague. Orschell doesn’t want it to be a monetary issue. Hughes will continue to work on that. Tabled essentially.
Overtime Policy and Actual Hours Worked- Pennington said the committee sent an unfavorable recommendation – they want it to stay the same. They cited Fair Labor Standards. Orschell said- we’ve been doing it all along. Hughes and Orschell were inclined to go against the recommendation of the committee. This was only if pre-approved vacation time a week in advance. If they don’t have it pre-scheduled, then they don’t get the time and a half for the “overtime” that week. Comp time has to be used within 180 days of earning it. Comp time is limited to 5 days in a year. This happens during snow emergencies. Comp time is rewarded at time and a half at a mutually agreeable time.
Orshell motioned that overtime monetary reimbursement is based on actual time worked except for scheduled comp. personal, or vacation time. This will be effective retroactive to Jan 1st. Commissioner McHenry does not get paid out of this fund per Orschell – he wants that on the record. [NOTE: McHenry’s time with SCU is paid by a grant.] Baudendistel will prepare the ordinance for next meeting.
NEW BUSINESS:
Ruth Ann Batta – Permission to go to Council for Summer Arts Program- approved to go to Council to seek funds for their 25th year.
Signatures for Public Official Bonds- approved all bonds for the following public officials- Barb Kaffenberger, Phil Weaver, Gayle Pennington, Glenn Wright. Hughes wanted Bill Ewbank to see if Commissioners and Council needed bonds.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer- SR 62 was closed to Friendship due to a slip. The county can declare an unofficial detour and they can declare costs for this- they are declaring Farmer’s Retreat Road in the county. Commissioners signed off on this. Most people are using Friendship road in Ripley County as a detour.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington-utility docket signed. No claims signed as they don’t cycle for a couple more weeks. Payroll claims approved. Minutes were signed for Dec 6 and 20.
Pennington said the Beacon stats for GIS website- 667 requests a day and 68 users per day.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- tort claims involving an inmate and medical claims. Bill Black’s changes in emergency levels ordinance will be ready for the next meeting.
ACTING COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR: Bill Ewbank- asking to go to Council for transfer $10,164 from liability insurance to WC account, and an additional appropriation of $1130 in addition to pay 2012 WC bill. We had a reduction of over $10,000 for liability premium. Approved.
Bill Ewbank was authorized to vote the county’s proxy for the Conservancy District election.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: McHenry brought up the Moore’s Hill building that was derelict. Baudendistel discussed with John Watson, Moore’s Hill’s attorney, to get all the owners involved. Pennington said they could choose what they wanted to present for Commissioners certificate sale. They have not had any commercial ones. There are around 50 up for sale this time. Until we have a title search done- we can’t do this per McHenry and Baudendistel. Orschell met with Mark McCormack and Moore’s Hill officials to get a grant- perhaps with using it as a city building along with the old bank.
McHenry was concerned about the CMS study and the results. Ewbank said that they are sending out a second round with a stronger request. The commissioners could withhold their EMS funding until they get the information. Lawrenceburg is not participating as they are self- sufficient and wish the rest of us the best in this endeavor. They will send a firmer letter.
Orschell wished all a good new year.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Bill Black- wants to get $7400 from Council for rapid notify- a reverse 911 and the communications board has looked at it and has seen a demo. Cost is $6500 for each additional year. Approved to seek this from Council.
PUBLIC COMMENT- none
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Monday, January 02, 2012
Agenda for January 3rd Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 3, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
IV. RE-APPOINTMENTS
1. Department Heads
a) County Attorney
b) County Engineer
c) County Highway Supervisor
d) Building Inspector
e) Emergency Management
f) 911 Director
g) Veteran’s Service Officer
h) Maintenance Supervisor
i) Animal Control Director
j) County Administrator (New Position)
2. Boards Commissioners Currently Serve (All serve on Solid Waste)
a) Jeff: Plan Commission, SIRPC, OKI, Personnel Advisory
b) Tom: County Farm, EMA, Redevelopment
c) Shane: Common Construction Wage, Juvenile Advisory
3. Citizen Boards
a) Planning Commission
b) Health Board
c) Alcohol Beverage Board
d) Convention/Visitor’s Bureau
e) PTA Board
f) Board of Zoning Appeals
4. Other appointments
a) ADA Coordinator
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance
Freedom for Options Form
2. Overtime Policy and Actual Hours Worked
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1, Ruth Ann Batta – Permission to go to Council for Summer Arts Program
2. Signatures for Public Official Bonds
VII. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
VIII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
IX. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
X. COUNTY COORDINATOR – Bill Ewbank
XI. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
XII. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
XIV. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 3, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
RE-ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT
IV. RE-APPOINTMENTS
1. Department Heads
a) County Attorney
b) County Engineer
c) County Highway Supervisor
d) Building Inspector
e) Emergency Management
f) 911 Director
g) Veteran’s Service Officer
h) Maintenance Supervisor
i) Animal Control Director
j) County Administrator (New Position)
2. Boards Commissioners Currently Serve (All serve on Solid Waste)
a) Jeff: Plan Commission, SIRPC, OKI, Personnel Advisory
b) Tom: County Farm, EMA, Redevelopment
c) Shane: Common Construction Wage, Juvenile Advisory
3. Citizen Boards
a) Planning Commission
b) Health Board
c) Alcohol Beverage Board
d) Convention/Visitor’s Bureau
e) PTA Board
f) Board of Zoning Appeals
4. Other appointments
a) ADA Coordinator
V. OLD BUSINESS
1. Private Real Property Rights Preservation Ordinance
Freedom for Options Form
2. Overtime Policy and Actual Hours Worked
VI. NEW BUSINESS
1, Ruth Ann Batta – Permission to go to Council for Summer Arts Program
2. Signatures for Public Official Bonds
VII. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
VIII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
IX. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
X. COUNTY COORDINATOR – Bill Ewbank
XI. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
XII. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
XIV. ADJOURN
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