DC Redevelopment Commission First Meeting of 2021 - Jan 14th 9 AM

 PUBLIC NOTICE

Executive Session & Meeting

The Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission 

has called an Executive Session for 

Thursday, January 14, 2021 at 8:00 a.m.

A public meeting will take place at 9:00 a.m.

The purpose for the Executive Session is to discuss interviews and negotiations with industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or commercial prospects by the Indiana economic development corporation, the office of tourism development, the Indiana finance authority, an economic development commission, a local economic development organization (as defined in IC 5-28-11-2(3)), or a governing body of a political subdivision, classified confidential by state and federal statute IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) (4).

The meeting will take place at the

Dearborn County Government Center, 

Henry Dearborn Room,

165 Mary Street,

Lawrenceburg, IN  47025

Weekly COVID 19 Report from DC Health Dept

 Dearborn County Health Department 

COVID-19 Morbidity and Mortality Report:  01/04/2021 – 01/10/2021

Number of Dearborn County Residents Reported Tested with Results (HPH, ISDH, Bethesda North, Mercy Health, Christ Hospital, Urgent Care, UC Health, St Elizabeth, VA, LHI…):  732

Number of Negative Tests: 357

 Number of Positive Tests: 375         

Positive Tests By age: 

18 yrs and under: 49

19-30 yrs: 69

31-50 yrs: 130

51-80 yrs: 123

81+yrs:  4

Number of Deaths Recorded This Week: 1

Ongoing Dearborn County Statistics:

Confirmed Positive Cases: 4,340

Reported Tested with Results: 18,836

Total Deaths: 41

By age: 60-69 yrs: 1

                           70-79 yrs:  4

                           80-89 yrs:  21

                           90-99 yrs:   13

                           100+ yrs:  2

             By Gender: Female: 27

                      Male:  14

News Filters Aren't New

 News Filters Aren't New

by Leo Morris

reprinted with permission of IPR

I participated in a PBS TV show last week – three General Assembly watchers and a host doing our annual legislative preview session – and it was a little unsettling.

Because of the pandemic, only two participants were in-studio – properly distanced, of course – and two of us chimed in remotely via teleconferencing. The video I saw of the others in their little Zoom computer windows was live, but the sound was delayed five seconds because of the FCC’s edict to keep profanity off the air.

So, I would see people’s lips move, then, seconds later, hear them start talking. It took some effort to avoid visual cues and just listen to the words. Our communication seemed exasperatingly out of sync, discordant and misaligned.

It was a fitting start for 2021, which so many of us had foolishly believed couldn’t help but be better than 2020, the year of masking and sheltering in place and economic collapse and cities under siege and petty tyrants quoting experts who couldn’t keep their stories straight. That whole year was out of phase, as if an alternate universe had seeped into this one and reshaped our perception of reality, the whole disaggregated and reassembled clownishly.

And the new reality has been hard to grasp, try as we might to bring it into focus. We need reliable information on which to form our opinions, and the sad fact is that 2020 was also the year when our unraveling trust in the media frayed even further. Only about 40 percent of us, the polls say, even believe the news we get.

And this bulletin just in: January isn’t over yet, and already we have a contender for most preposterous statement of the year.

From an article in Politico:

 "For a half-century, the trend in political culture has been inexorably in one direction: toward the steady loosening and eventually the near-obliteration of media filters. The erosion of traditional establishment filters — first by such mediums as direct mail, talk radio and cable, later and most powerfully by social media — has been a primary factor in the rise of potent ideological movements on right and left alike.... [T]he decision Friday night by Twitter to permanently ban Trump from its platform . . . represents an effort to reassert the notion that filters have a place in political communication.”

Filters have not disappeared. They have proliferated. The talk-radio host and cable news director decide who and what get on the air no less than the editor decides what goes in the newspaper. Social media managers have always carefully curated their content. Twitter’s ban of the president of the United States – as breathtakingly audacious as it might be – is merely a continuation of that practice.

My PBS cohorts and I covered perhaps a dozen potential bills in our half-hour on the coming legislative session out of the roughly 1,500 bills that will be considered. That makes us a filter, one very small filter in a news world full of them.

Here’s a little secret: Unless we see it with our own two eyes or hear it with our own two ears, the information we get has been filtered; it’s the very definition of news. And everyone with a filter has an agenda that might or might not have something to do with the knowledge we need in our daily lives.

But once there were just a few filters – the local paper and a couple of national ones, the three network TV stations – and we could pretend their agendas represented a national consensus of the way we were supposed to perceive reality. Today, there is no consensus, and those who dispense the material and dish the scoops seem determined to keep it that way.

Perhaps there will come a medium that pulls it all together and gives us an honest search for the truth, just the facts on which we can base informed opinions. Until then, there’s nothing to do but to choose the filters we get our information through.

Choose just one or two, and reality will remain fractured, our perception of it forever out of sync. The more filters we use, the better informed we will be. From many voices, truth. It has always been so.

Leo Morris, columnist for The Indiana Policy Review, is winner of the Hoosier Press Association’s award for Best Editorial Writer. Morris, as opinion editor of the Fort Wayne News-Sentinel, was named a finalist in editorial writing by the Pulitzer Prize committee. Contact him at leoedits@yahoo.com.
 

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COVID vaccine registration assistance available

COVID vaccine registration assistance available 

From: Stephen Eliason <seliason@dearborncounty.in.gov>

Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 11:07 AM
Subject: covid help line

 

If you have trouble reaching assistance in Indiana with the “211” number, call:

 

866-211-9966.

 

I think if you call 211 from a phone registered in Ohio (513) area code, you will get referred to Ohio and not be able to get help.

 

You can also call the “area agency on aging” for assistance:

 

812-432-6200 or

800-742-5001 

 

They are also helping people register

DEARBORN COUNTY HEALTH DEPT LAUNCHES COVID-19 VACCINE CLINICS TUESDAY JANUARY 12 AT LAWRENCEBURG EVENT CENTER

PLEASE NOTE:

MORE INFORMATION WILL BE COMING AS SUPPLIES OF VACCINE CONTINUE AND DIFFERENT AGES GROUPS ARE ELIGIBLE. VACCINES ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR DEARBORN COUNTY RESIDENTS AT THE FIREHOUSE IN BATESVILLE AND THE OLD GYM AT THE TYSON BUILDING IN VERSAILLES. YOU CAN REGISTER FOR THOSE AT https://ourshot.in.gov  ALSO. THE TIMELINE FOR EACH AGE GROUP WILL DETERMINE WHEN YOU GET SCHEDULED. IT IS IMPORTANT THAT HEALTH CARE WORKERS, ESSENTIAL WORKERS AND THE OVER 80 GROUP GET VACCINATED ASAP. ~CBM

PRESS RELEASE BELOW:

 From: Stephen Eliason <seliason@dearborncounty.in.gov>

Sent: Friday, January 8, 2021 8:17 AM
Subject: Press Release Vaccine

 Press Release 1/08/2021                                                                                           DEARBORN COUNTY LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT LAUNCHES VACCINE CLINICS LAWRENCEBURG, IN—

The DEARBORN COUNTY LOCAL HEALTH DEPARTMENT will begin vaccinations for the public on Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 10:00 AM-6:00 PM at the Lawrenceburg event center (91 Walnut Street in Lawrenceburg).

On January 8 at 9:00 AM, the state of Indiana is going to open a website in order to begin scheduling appointments to administer COVID-19 vaccine to eligible recipients. This website is https://ourshot.in.gov. https://ourshot.in.gov

The vaccine is now available to individuals age 80 and older, as well as to licensed and unlicensed healthcare workers and first responders who have face-to-face interactions with patients or infectious material or work in a public-facing position that requires in-person contact. A photo ID, proof of age, or verification of current employment as a healthcare worker or first responder in Indiana will be required. 

Due to limited supply, vaccine is available by appointment only to those currently eligible as determined by the Indiana Department of Health. That complete list will be posted to https://ourshot.in.gov, and appointments can also be scheduled at that website beginning Friday, Jan. 8 at 9 AM.  Also, Hoosiers can call 211 to get assistance in registering for the vaccination over the phone.  There is no cost to the individual, but insurance may be charged an administration fee. Individuals should bring a photo ID and an insurance card if they have one.

Two vaccines, developed by Pfizer and Moderna, are currently available. Each requires two doses administered at least 21 days apart for the Pfizer vaccine and 28 days apart for the Moderna vaccine. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, it typically takes a few weeks for the body to build immunity after the second vaccination.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved the vaccines under an Emergency Use Authorization (EUA), meaning the vaccines must be proven safe and effective in the same way that all medications and devices must be. The vaccines have been found in trials to be 94 percent to 95 percent effective in preventing COVID-19 infections in participants. Side effects are uncommon, temporary and generally mild, including fatigue, headache and sometimes fever.
People who have been vaccinated may still be able to infect others, so even those who are vaccinated should continue wearing a mask and quarantining if they are a close contact of a positive case.

The best ways to protect yourself and others are to:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Stay home when you’re sick
Cover your cough or sneeze
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

 2021 Dearborn County Board of Health meeting dates:

 

           

Thursday, January 28

                       

Thursday, April 22

 

Thursday, July 22

 

Thursday, October 28

 

 

 

These meetings will be held at 7:30 p.m. 

in the Henry Dearborn Commissioner’s Room.

 

 

Please, email or call:

Mary E. Calhoun at (812) 537-8756 

mcalhoun@dearborncounty.in.gov 

to be placed on the agenda for any meeting.

 

 

5 JANUARY 2021 DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTES

 

5 JANUARY 2021 DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTES

Present: Jim Thatcher, President, Art Little, and Rick Probst

Also present: Connie Fromhold, Auditor, Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, and Sue Hayden, Administrator

TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE was read by Baudendistel as legally required.

REORGANIZATION

ELECTION OF BOARD PRESIDENT

Re-appointments of Department Heads- all kept the same

Administrator – Sue Hayden

Animal Control Director – Marlene Underwood

Attorney – Andy Baudendistel

Building Inspector – Bill Shelton

Emergency Management Director – Jason Sullivan

Engineer – Todd Listerman

Highway Superintendent – Tim Greive

Maintenance Director – Eric Hartman

911 Director – Jared Teaney

Boards Commissioners Serve (All serve on Solid Waste, Drainage Board & Board of Finance) all kept the same as in 2020.

Commission of Public Records (Jim Currently)

Emergency Management (Rick currently)

Juvenile Board (Jim currently)

OKI (Rick currently)

Personnel Advisory (Jim Currently)

Plan Commission (Jim currently)

Region 9 Workforce (Art currently)

Southeastern Indiana Regional Plan Commission – SIRPC (Art currently)

Southeastern Indiana Regional Port Authority – SIRPA (Jim currently)

Citizen Boards – Appointments

911 Communications Board – Misty Russell (Alliance mtg will be Jan.13^th)-Tabled until after they meet

Alcohol Beverage Board – Jim Dole

Cemetery Board – Art Wenzel - Thanked him for his service as his 5 year term expired. Tabled until the board can recommend someone.

Convention & Visitor’s Bureau – Marilyn Bower, Tim Doll, Charlotte Hastings, open seat which is traditionally from the casino company. Tabled the open seat until they can see who Hollywood recommends. Reappointed the rest.

Park Board – Jim Red Elk (Gladys Russell Park)

Planning Commission – Jake Hoog

Port Authority - Tom Palmer and Vacant position was Terri Randall who left for a new position per Baudendistel. 

Rick Probst brought up Tom Schneider and asked him to present his qualifications to the board. Tom Schneider was part of the original Port Authority from Lawrenceburg. He stated he has a maritime background of nearly 50 years, port authorities, ships, barges etc. It’s time to meet with the clean up companies and see what they have in mind and assist them to make something happen down there. There are a lot of other things attached to this such as roads etc. The power plant is largely in Lawrenceburg and some in Aurora and a little in the county. He believes that they need to get together to do this. The city of Cincinnati wants to remove some of their port companies, which means they and their employees may be looking to move close by. Now that the state has moved out- it is time for the Port Authority to work on this. It has $600,000 from original Lawrenceburg and I&M is paying for the cleanup. The Port has the authority to do bonds etc. to clean up.

Thatcher pointed out that the Port Authority has powers beyond the port and they are investigating areas they could work in that to avoid the "political" issues with Lawrenceburg.  

Perleberg and Krantz were interested per Thatcher. 

Probst noted that they were not present and noted that indicated they were not that interested. Probst motioned for Schneider noting that he was present, qualified,  and interested. No second.   Schneider was not approved. 

Little motioned for Eric Krantz from Chamber of Commerce, who was approved with Thatcher voting.  Probst voted Nay. [NOTE: There was no discussion about Krantz or Perlebergs's qualifications for the board.]

PTA BOA – Mark Neff, Mark Hardback- TABLED

Other Appointment: ADA Coordinator and Title VI Coordinator – Sue Hayden

OLD BUSINESS

NEW BUSINESS

CCMG Award Letter and Contract- Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer- INDOT and the county for $1 million grant to pave Mt Pleasant and Chesterville Roads. Approved. 

YES HOME (Youth Encouragement Services) Lease Agreement- EG McLaughlin and Thatcher have been working on the updated lease agreement. - Approved.25 years for $1.00 a year per Baudendistel.

Water Rescue Lease Agreement 2021- 1 year- they have equipment that needs to be moved and junk as well. Approved.

Lawrenceburg Conservancy District Election- 3 are up for 2 seats in this election and the commissioners get a vote as landowners in the district. Last year Hayden was the proxy for this vote. Approved again this year as proxy.

ADMINISTRATOR – Sue Hayden- Certification of Nepotism 2020- that states they didn’t hire any family members last year. Approved. 

AUDITOR – Connie Fromhold  -Claims/Payroll and December 15 and 17th Minutes were approved. 

ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel- updated on COVID regulations. 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS-

Probst- vaccine will take time- be safe until then.

Little- had some relatives with COVID and noted that even in the same house - some never caught it and others were mild. Hopes 2021 will be better. 

Thatcher- 100-200 vaccine vials coming to Dearborn county - Moderna is what he thinks is coming. They will do all front line workers first. Probably have 65 and older- and teachers will come next. They will have to sign up. 

LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none

PUBLIC COMMENT- none

ADJOURN- 9:44 AM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

DC Health Dept Weekly COVID Report

 Dearborn County Health Department 

COVID-19 Morbidity and Mortality Report: 12/28/2020 – 01/03/2021

Number of Dearborn County Residents Reported Tested with Results (HPH, ISDH, Bethesda North, Mercy Health, Christ Hospital, Urgent Care, UC Health, St Elizabeth, VA, LHI…):  569

Number of Negative Tests: 300

Number of Positive Tests: 269

Positive Tests By age: 

18 yrs and under: 39

19-30 yrs: 45

31-50 yrs: 73

51-80 yrs: 107

81+yrs:  5

Number of Deaths Recorded This Week: 0

Ongoing Dearborn County Statistics:

Confirmed Positive Cases: 3,965

Reported Tested with Results: 18,104

Total Deaths: 40

By age: 60-69 yrs: 1

                           70-79 yrs:  4

                           80-89 yrs:  20

                           90-99 yrs:   13

                           100+ yrs:  2

             By Gender: Female: 27

                      Male:  13

AGENDA January 5th DC Commissioners Meeting

 AGENDA

DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

 January 5, 2021 

9:00 a.m., Commissioners Room

County Administration Building

165 Mary Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

REORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE

IV. REORGANIZATION OF BOARD

1.  Election of Board President

2.  Re-appointments of Department Heads

Administrator – Sue Hayden

Animal Control Director – Marlene Underwood

Attorney – Andy Baudendistel

Building Inspector – Bill Shelton

Emergency Management Director – Jason Sullivan

Engineer – Todd Listerman

Highway Superintendent – Tim Greive

Maintenance Director – Eric Hartman

911 Director – Jared Teaney

  3.  Boards Commissioners Serve (All serve on Solid Waste, Drainage Board & Board of Finance)

Commission of Public Records (Jim Currently)

Emergency Management (Rick currently)

Juvenile Board (Jim currently)

OKI (Rick currently)

Personnel Advisory (Jim Currently)

Plan Commission (Jim currently)

Region 9 Workforce (Art currently)

Southeastern Indiana Regional Plan Commission – SIRPC (Art currently)

Southeastern Indiana Regional Port Authority – SIRPA (Jim currently)

4.  Citizen Boards – Appointments

911 Communications Board – Misty Russell (Alliance mtg will be Jan.13^th)

Alcohol Beverage Board – Jim Dole

Cemetery Board – Art Wenzel 

Convention & Visitor’s Bureau – Marilyn Bower, Tim Dole, Charlotte Hastings, open seat

Park Board – Jim Red Elk (Gladys Russell Park)

Planning Commission – Jake Hoog

Port Authority - Tom Palmer and Vacant position

PTA BOR – Mark Neff, Mark Hardback

5.  Other Appointment: ADA Coordinator – Sue Hayden

V. OLD BUSINESS - None

VI. NEW BUSINESS

1.  CCMG Award letter and Contract – Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer

2.  YES Home Lease Agreement 

3.  Water Rescue Lease Agreement 2021

4.  Lawrenceburg Conservancy District Election

VII. ADMINISTRATOR – Sue Hayden

1. Certification of Nepotism – 2020 

VIII. AUDITOR – Connie Fromhold

1.  Claims/Payroll/Minutes

IV. ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel

X. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

XI. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION

XII. PUBLIC COMMENT

XIII. ADJOURN