March 23rd Master Plan Advisory Committee Draft Minutes on Economic Development Element

March 23rd Master Plan Advisory Committee Draft Minutes on Economic Development Element 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ELEMENT
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT SHOULD ENCOMPASS / INVOLVE:

• -  Utilization of interstate transportation systems
  
• -  Enhance local and regional education systems
  o Expand educational offerings
  
• -  Good telecommunications and fiber optic networks
  
• -  Well-planned infrastructure investment(s)
  
• -  A diverse, well-trained workforce
  o To accommodate retail, manufacturing, industrial trades, technological businesses, transportation / logistics, and warehousing uses
  
• -  Enhanced quality of life activities / uses
  

o More arts and entertainment activities, including festivals, concerts / music o Encourage and nurture community wellness and healthy lifestyles with
expanded recreational opportunities, access to locally-made goods, etc.
o Increased diversity for housing choices / options
o Opportunities and activities for people of all ages, including families and seniors

• -  Expansion and retention of existing businesses o We should build on what we have first
  
• -  Bringing in new businesses that do not negatively impact existing businesses
  
• -  Utilization and retention of Dearborn County’s working population
  
• -  Cultivating and developing an entrepreneurial spirit
  Suggested Economic Development Definition text, (Salmon Valley Business & Innovation Center):
  Economic development is the development of economic wealth of regions or communities for the well-being of their inhabitants. From a policy perspective, economic development can be defined as efforts that seek to improve the economic well-being and quality of life for a community by creating and/or retaining jobs and supporting or growing incomes and the tax base.
  

KEY ISSUES:
Strengths

• -  High quality of life
  
• -  Accessibility to the community, including access from the Ohio River
  
• -  Road infrastructure / network, which should be further improved and enhanced
  
• -  Good housing stock
  
• -  Very good water supply
  
• -  Recent infrastructure investment by local governments
  
• -  Ivy Tech, as a local secondary education provider
  
• -  Local schools are good overall, in many respects
  
• -  Land is an available resource (for growth to occur)
  
• -  Low crime rates
  
• -  The government is not as bureaucratic, in comparison to bigger, neighboring
  communities / areas
  Weaknesses
  

• -  Lack of predictable, fair decisions by policy-makers
  
• -  Local schools seem to be lacking vocational, internship, and apprenticeship programs
  and advance placement opportunities to prepare students for workforce activities
  
• -  Overall, the labor force of the community does not seem to be trained well-enough to
  meet the local and regional area’s employment needs
  
• -  Need to dedicate more resources to economic development staff, so that there are
  full-time, focused, constant, expanded, and better-coordinated efforts—for new businesses, business retention, and small business growth
  o Need increased, larger-scale marketing efforts
  
• -  Difficult to determine and provide small businesses with the resources they need to
  grow and expand
  
• -  Rail access is limited
  
• -  Access to the Interstate (road) system is very limited
  
• -  Topographical constraints to site development
  
• -  Sewer infrastructure
  
• -  Need better communications infrastructure
  
• -  The community is still perceived as being not ‘business-friendly,’ based on past
  experiences and associated word-of-mouth communication(s)
  
• -  Poor or non-existent image / message associated with our gateway / primary
  entrances into the community, from U.S. 50 and I-275
  
• -  We are not taking advantage of / capitalizing on our environmental assets—our
  natural resources, beautiful scenery, rolling terrain, proximity to the Ohio River, etc.
  

GOAL: A resilient, diverse, sustainable economy.
STRATEGIES

1. 1  Improve the overall quality of life of the Dearborn County community--to attract businesses and residents by promoting and supporting economic advancement, healthy lifestyles, recreation, education, excellent infrastructure and services, and a well-respected environment.
   
2. 2  Need to develop a structure to administer and coordinate all economic development-related efforts, so that community efforts are focused and efficient.
   
3. 3  Need to have a qualified, full-time staff (group) who can develop both long and short-term economic plans and marketing and advertising campaigns.
   
4. 4  Create an economic strategic plan—which can be used in coordination with other community plans to make community-level improvements, such as those involving transportation and sewers, in targeted areas.
   
5. 5  Need to better define our identity and create a consistent (community) brand and message—which will significantly improve and impact our marketing and advertising efforts.
   
6. 6  Need to identify, and support, potential partnership opportunities with other economic development groups (such as the Economic Development Initiative). *As a part of this effort, a Revolving Loan fund should be established.
   
7. 7  Business recruitment efforts should be focused on identified, targeted uses.
   
8. 8  Create a complete community inventory of lands and building sites that are in
   need of redevelopment.
   
9. 9  Study the viability of establishing one or more business incubators.
   
10. 10  Need to engage and attract young employees, graduates, and professionals and get them to become more actively invested and involved in all elements of the community.
    

GOAL: Expanded access to knowledge, education, and training opportunities.
STRATEGIES

1. 1  Form stronger partnerships with local and regional educational institutions to
   focus, and enhance, educational efforts more towards the needs and demands
   of local and regional employers.
   
2. 2  Increase the awareness of educational opportunities and workforce
   development opportunities in the community.
   
3. 3  Improve infrastructure connectivity and access, where possible, to technologies
   and programs that support off-campus and online education services.
   

Economic Development-Related Projects:

•   Business retention and expansion from within the community
  
•   Additional, improved workforce development opportunities
  
•   Road and sewer improvements
  
•   High-speed internet improvements
  
•   Cellular / wireless telecommunications improvements
  Economic Opportunity Areas (to be mapped):
  
  •   West Harrison TIF area
    
  •   St. Leon interchange area, including area outside of TIF
    
  •   I-74 corridor area
    
  •   U.S. 50 corridor, including TIF and redevelopment areas
    (Ex: Frisch’s, El Mariachi)
    
  •   Old AEP sites (along US 50)
    
  •   Greendale, along U.S. 50 and I-275
    
  •   Dillsboro area
    
  •   Downtown areas of Lawrenceburg and Aurora
    
  •   Along the Ohio River (entertainment and recreation opportunities)
    
  •   Oxbow area (outdoor recreation destination / play areas)
    
  •   SR 1 (activity / cluster areas)
    
  •   SR 350 (activity / cluster areas)
    
  •   Perfect North Slopes (outdoor recreation destination / play areas)
    

General Comments:

•   Targeted uses should include: advanced manufacturing, transportation, warehousing, technology, retail (including online retail), tourism (including agri- tourism), river trades, agri-business, unique arts and crafts, higher-end restaurants, etc.
  
•   Long-standing businesses that are unique to the community should be identified and recognized...these are typically family-owned and operated and may provide significant growth opportunities.
  
•   The County’s sense of place needs to be developed and enhanced. This could be encouraged or enhanced in part by promoting community events such as festivals, concerts, farmer’s markets, indoor and outdoor sporting events and recreational opportunities, etc.
  
•   Economic development and growth requires more than just accommodating the community’s current needs—it involves selling locally-produced goods to people and businesses outside of the community for growth and expansion to occur.
  
•   Capital should not be used / expended faster than it is generated.
  
•   Tax incentives should be used to raise the level of prosperity of the community and
  to create jobs, if they are to be used at all.
  
•   The value of new fill and new buildings within the floodplain should be examined to
  determine all associated costs, including those to the environment.
  
•   All costs associated with green field development (with productive agricultural
  lands) should be factored, including loss of farm land and local food sources.
  

Dearborn County Plan Commission
www.dearborncounty.org/planning
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
March 23rd, 2015 Meeting
ATTENDEES: (Underlined members present)
Advisory Committee Members:
Al Abdon, Doug Baer, Joyce Baer, Craig Beckley, Andy Bischoff, Cliff Bischoff, Bill Black, Mike Clark, Archie Crouch, Phil Darling, Jim Deaton, Guinevere Emery, Brett Fehrman, Rick Fields, Pat Hawkins, Jim Helms, Roger Howard, Grant Hughes, Jennifer Hughes, Bruce Keller, Casey Knigga, Eric Kranz, Dennis Kraus (Sr.), Helen Kremer(E), Todd Listerman, Randy Maxwell (E), Jay McMullen, Chris Mueller, Jane Ohlmansiek, Rick & Susan Pope(E), Terri Randall(E), Jim Red Elk, Robert Sauerbrey (E), Kathy Scott, Bill Shelton(E), Jeff Stratman, Christina Swafford, Ralph Thompson, Harley & Jan Ulmansiek, Bill Ullrich(E)
County Commissioners:
Kevin Lynch, Shane McHenry, Art Little
Plan Commission:
Mike Hall, Dennis Kraus, Jr., Art Little, Dan Lansing, Mike Hornbach, Russell Beiersdorfer, Mark Lehmann, Jim Thatcher, Jake Hoog
Planning & Zoning Staff:
Mark McCormack, Vinnie Fazzino, Karen Abbott 

COMMISSIONERS MEETING TIMES CHANGED FOR COURTHOUSE ANNEX PRESENTATION

PUBLIC NOTICE

This serves as notice that the Dearborn County Commissioner’s meeting scheduled for Tuesday May 19, 2015 at 5:00 pm has been cancelled / rescheduled on Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 5:00-6:00 p.m.  

Further notice is given that the Commissioners have called a Special Meeting for Tuesday, May 26th, 2015, 6 p.m. -7 p.m. and that all Dearborn County Council Members have been

invited to attend this meeting. The purpose of this Special Meeting is for a presentation and update on the courthouse annex design/options and identify any additional questions or

thoughts from County Council.

As a final notice, the time for the Commissioner’s meeting scheduled for Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 8:30 a.m. will be moved to 5:00 p.m.

These meetings will be held at the Administration Building, 215 B West High Street,Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.

6 May 2015 Commissioner Meeting Notes- SEE ANNEX MEETINGS SET UP AT END OF NOTES

6 May 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

Present: Shane McHenry, President, Art Little, and Kevin Lynch

Also present: Teresa Randall, County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.   

ABSENT: Gayle Pennington, Auditor. Leah Bailey covered the meeting in her absence. Pennington came in later but Bailey kept notes.

Recording equipment was not working. McHenry said I should be their witness that they didn’t do anything wrong. I said that I would have to see what they do first.

      

OLD BUSINESS

Future Road Name Change Discussion- Hardintown- Tabled until 5/19 meeting

NEW BUSINESS

Election Updates- Clerk of Courts- Rick Probst- passed out election data. Thanked his poll workers and highway workers who moved polling equipment. There may be a couple 

recounts potentially as the races were close. Facilities might need to be increased for a  presidential election next year.

Roadside Littering in Dearborn County- Celeste Calvitto of the Beacon. They called me Celeste the pest all my life and now you know why. She said that he website lit up 

after the last meeting and she is serious about the seed money for signs. Recycling educator said she offered help. Listerman is trying to get signs to post for No Littering and the legal fines that can be assessed. McHenry said they need to get the area cleaned

up and coordinate the effort.

Dennis Kraus, Jr and Mark McCormack- presented the interlocal agreement with Aurora for code enforcement issues there. 

Guinevere Emery was notified of the fact that the county provides these services for other communities in the county. There are some minor issues with Aurora regarding their Historic area, unsafe buildings, and the 

city court processes. The disbursement of the money is an issue as it would add about 25

extra hours for their part timer. He was asking Commissioners if they were OK with this idea before he approaches Council. He wants to get it settled now. Baudendistel said that Jeff Stratman the city attorney for Aurora would be OK either with county or Aurora 

doing that. They have to get a board together also. Aurora’s attorney handles the legal issues if they go to court on anything. Guinevere Emery said that they have a good partnership with the county and that this was a good opportunity for Aurora. She thinks there is a level of excellence here in the county that is beneficial to them. It would also 

provide a steady income stream to the county. Violations go to a hearing board and appeals to circuit court. They have applications for their ad- but are waiting until they

see what happens with this partnership. McHenry said it is a good opportunity. Lynch asked how they came up with the money to pay us and if it would be adequate. McCormack said he has crunched the numbers and thinks he can make it work. They may have to rework the agreement to include termination language and also increases in pay 

and benefits. Baudendistel will work this over with Stratton. Commissioners agreed to

allow McCormack to move forward with this and approach Council.

McHenry also asked if they wanted to handle the board appointment. Commissioners

approved Eric Lang - surveyor and engineer from Dillsboro- to the Plan Commission to fill out Mike Hall’s term. Hall was chairman of the PC and died unexpectedly last month. 

Highway Engineer- Todd Listerman:

2014 Annual Report for Roads and Streets- approved.

Permission to approach Council for Bridge #38- Schwipps Rd- $675,000. This will be under the new state law where they do not have to use common wage. To be done by the fall. Approved.

Bridge #61 Kaiser Rd at the bottom. $625,000 needed. Commissioners approved him going to Council. To be done by the fall. Approved .

Approval to sign contract for Bridge #9 - Land and Water $21,420 was lowest quote for testing and inspection. Approved for him to sign. 

Baudendistel said Art Wenzel found the owner of the sliver of land for a ROW to the owner of a parcel form a McKittrick subdivision. They will get that fixed soon.  

Grant Application Approval- EMA Director- Bill Black- was notified on Thursday night and it had to be in on Monday. $14,117.54 was requested to replace some of the

computers in the office and command truck. They are old Windows XP and not supported

anymore. He thinks he can get the computers cheaper than this maybe- with sales. Commissioners approved McHenry’s signature on the grant.

$39,779.80 reimbursements for salaries has been approved per Black. 

Baudendistel said that after July 1 they can donate the old trailer with the new law without an ordinance for donating to a non-profit.Lynch asked if 4H could use it during the fair. Black will see Phil Weaver about that. [NOTE: Bill Black is retiring soon.]

ADMINISTRATOR – Terri Randall:

Legal fees are unpredictable and again she has to go back to Council on this. $25,000 will be requested from Council. Commissioners approved. 

Lawsuits and settlement fees- to be requested. There was a $25,000 deductible on all claims coming out of the jail. Now with the new jail she says the deductible is dropped. Requesting $35,000 for old lawsuits and settlement fees. This is a new insurance company now per Baudendistel. There is also a direct line to Jack Prarat to get jail data for these claims.

Quote from Casey’s Outdoor Solution was given in the fall ( $10,000). 

Goodwin Landscaping also bid at $22,773. Casey’s was $14,119.64. They are looking for less maintenance. Approved to go to Council. [NOTE: How did the price go up by 40% on Casey’s and if they were bidding apples to apples how did Goodwin’s get to over twice the original estimates?]

Tim Grieve shut down Jamison Road Highway location. They are talking to Sunman Dearborn about the area around the school shut down. This might work for the county highway site.

McCormack is doing some Regional Trails Planning with Green Umbrella per Randall. Lynch chimed in that Jack Sutton ( Aurora resident) is also with Hamilton County Parks and tying our trails to theirs.

AUDITOR – Leah Bailey - Claims  approved. 

ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel:

Governmental Affairs Services Agreement with Lewis and Kappes $63,360 and we are responsible for $24,000. Baudendistel said their new contact there did a good job this last session. This would also get Lyness’s signature at Council. Randall said she gets weekly 

calls every Friday. They tell her all that they hear and they really keep us informed. Approved.

Ordinance on the Disposition of Property Held by the DC Sheriff- This spells out how the

sheriff can auction off seized items and the money goes to county general. Property is held for 90 days and trying to find rightful owner. Evidence can only be disposed of 

by court order. Approved. 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:

Lynch wanted to recognize Probst and staff for running an efficient election. Thanked all 

those who stepped up and ran for office. Next week is public service recognition week, There is a celebration on Fountain Square in Cincinnati. Through his role with OKI he 

will be there. Mary Beth Hedrick from Lawrenceburg Community Center and Terri Randall County Administrator will be 2 of the 6 recipients. Congratulated them.

Little- thanked Celeste Calvitto for binging up the littering issues again. He thought about it a lot since the last meeting. He thought maybe the realtors should be involved as it affects property values.

McHenry- said with the Courthouse project and what was said about the entrance at the committee meeting, they had worked on it. The plan is to rearrange meetings in May.

Cancel May 19 meeting and move to May 26 Commissioners 5-6 PM, then special meeting from 6-7 PM for them and Council for a presentation of options.NO DECISION that night. Council will have to change their meeting to 7 PM start time.  

Then change June 2 Commissioners meeting to evening meeting starting at 5 and address the Courthouse issue and public can address commissioners on June 2 and they hope to make a decision that evening on the ANNEX. 

He also congratulated the two public servant awardees and the city election candidates.

LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Listerman- construction of berm for Guilford Park will be worked on this summer. Lynch want the trees planted to be registered on the taking root website. 

PUBLIC COMMENT- none

Meeting adjourned at 10 AM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

Election Results for Cities

Unofficial election results on Register Publications site:
Click below

http://www.thedcregister.com/news-latest/2015-primary-election-results

AGENDA- WEDNESDAY May 6th County Commissioners Meeting

AGENDA DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING 

Wednesday, May 6, 2015 8:30 a.m., 

Commissioners Room County Administration Building 215 B West High Street,

Lawrenceburg, Indiana 

I. CALL TO ORDER 

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

IV. OLD BUSINESS 1. Future Road Name Change Discussion – Hardintown Area (tabled till 5/19 mtg) 

V. NEW BUSINESS

1. Election Updates – Clerk of Courts, Rick Probst 

2. Roadside littering in Dearborn County – Celeste Calvitto 

3. Highway Engineer, Todd Listerman 

1. 2014 Annual Report for Roads & Streets 

2. Permission to Approach Council – Bridge #38 

3. Approval to sign Contract for Bridge #9 

4. Grant Application Approval ­ EMA , Bill Black 

VI. ADMINISTRATOR – Terri Randall 

VII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington 1. Claims/Minutes 

VIII. ATTORNEY 

1. Governmental Affairs Services Agreement w/Lewis & Kappes 

2. Ordinance on the Disposition of Property Held by the Dearborn County Sheriff

IV. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS 

X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION 

XI. PUBLIC COMMENT 

XII. ADJOURN

FOX 19 Investigation article on Gambling Boat Revenue and Grants

FOX 19 Investigates Lawrenceburg on $100 million in gambling revenue grants and loans. This story includes grants to other local cities and the county. It is part of a series that is ongoing.


http://www.fox19.com/story/28947779/fox19-investigates-lawrenceburg-gave-away-100-million-in-gambling-grants#.VUapMkvreyA.email

Because all candidate statements are important to the voters in an election and due to the fact that the last local paper was already published - the DC Public Forum offers the following correction received from Register Publications to all our readers. For other candidate's statements pick up the April 30th Register.








In our Thursday, April 30, Primary Election edition of The Dearborn County Register, the candidate statements for Bryan Johnson and Tyler Alan Rainey were inadvertently omitted. Please read their statements below along with their opponent in the race.






City of Lawrenceburg District No. 4 City Council

**Bryan Johnson's candidate statement was inadvertently omitted from the Thursday, April 30, Dearborn County Register.**

Bryan Johnson

Age : 41
Address : 181 Hardwood Ridge Drive,Lawrenceburg, IN
Political Party : Democratic
Office Sought : Lawrenceburg City Council District No. 4
Incumbent : No
Public Office Experience : Currently serving my second four year term on the Lawrenceburg Community School Corporation Board of Trustees.
Public Service Experience : Past President of the Dearborn County Girls’ Softball Organization, Current Board member for the Lawrenceburg Lions Youth Baseball program, Several years coaching youth baseball, girls softball, & Upward basketball.
Education: LHS Graduate 1991, Attended Cincinnati State Community & Technical College
Family Status: I have two children, Bailee & Cooper. I lost my wife Melissa to cancer in 2005. Parents are Bob Johnson (deceased, 1995) & Tess Johnson.
Awards / Achievements: Being the best father for my two children is my biggest achievement, Journeyman Tool & Die-maker, 1998
Interests / Hobbies: I enjoy golfing & fishing; spending time with family & friends; attending my kids’ sporting events.


Why are you running for office?
I am running for office to make a difference in my community. I would like to keep our city thriving and prosperous for many years, for my children and grandchildren. Being a lifelong resident of Lawrenceburg & Greendale, I have always followed local politics closely and I believe that I have something to offer our city.

Why are you the best person for the office?
I am the best person running for office because I am able to make good, sound decisions based on the facts presented. Even under pressure from public audience or outside groups that may have a vested interest, I will vote for what I believe to be the best decision for our city and its constituents. I am a good communicator, and have the ability to work as part of a team, knowing that I may not always get my way, but being able to move on and not hold a grudge that will impede the progress toward meeting our goals. I have no ties to the city that could be considered conflicts of interest and have never worked for or personally received any grants, loans, concrete, or favors from the city. However, I have benefitted from the many amenities that the city has to offer.

What are the most important issues facing the office you are seeking?
The most important issues facing our city and council over the next four years is obviously the declining revenue from the casino and the lost tax revenue from AEP. What can we do to continue to promote the “Event Center” and the downtown revitalization plan? How is Southeast Indiana Port Authority going to help Lawrenceburg? What kind of jobs will it bring to the area? How will it benefit the taxpayers with it being the TIF district? These are all very important issues & questions facing the city. We can’t afford another four years like the last four – constant fighting and bickering between council and the mayor. This is unprofessional, unproductive, and draws a lot of negative publicity to an otherwise fantastic city. I would encourage anyone to call me with any questions regarding anything related to my current campaign to be the next District 4 councilman 812-584-6400.

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Randy Abner
Age: 55
Address: 172 Hardwood Ridge, Lawrenceburg
Political party: Democratic
Office sought: Lawrenceburg City Council District 4
Incumbent: No
Employment: Proximo, Distillers Indiana
Education: Lawrenceburg High School
Family Status: wife - Nina, son - Scott
Public office experience: fire chief - 16 years
Public service experience: Lawrenceburg Fire Department - 34 years, life squad
Interests/ Hobbies: Following Lawrenceburg Tiger basketball
Comments: Board of Dearborn Adult Center

Why are you running for office?
I want to help get this city back in a positive direction again. It shouldn’t be about what I want but what’s best for the citizens.

Why are you the best person for the office?
I have lived in, went to school in, and worked in Lawrenceburg all my life. I only want what’s best for our city. As fire chief, I learned a lot about the inner workings of the city and have met a lot of people.

What are the most important issues facing the office you are seeking?
Unnecessary spending, keep from raising taxes/rates needlessly.




City of Lawrenceburg Clerk-Treasurer





**Tyler Alan Rainey's candidate statement was inadvertently omitted from the Thursday, April 30, Dearborn County Register.**

Tyler Alan Rainey



Age: 32 Years Old

Address: 524 Arch St., Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Political Party: Democrat

Office Sought: Clerk Treasurer

Incumbent: No

Employment: Office Administrator

Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Administration at Indiana University

Family Status: Married

Public Office Experience: If elected, this will be my first term.

Public Service Experience: Board of Directors for Lawrenceburg Babe Ruth League; Active Volunteer at Church

Awards/Achievements: Academic Honors Diploma in High School; College Scholarship; Dean’s List in College; Co-op Program at Procter & Gamble.

Interests/Hobbies: Spending time with friends and family; camping; hiking; bike riding; fishing; playing sports; Cincinnati Reds and Bengals games; listening to music; playing cards; watching movies; reading, politics, and economic (business) development.

Comments: I would greatly appreciate your vote for Clerk Treasurer of Lawrenceburg. I want the opportunity to work for my community, in my community, and with my community. My motto is to always do right, and always do your best.

1. Why are you running for office?

I want to run for Clerk Treasurer because I want to serve the community and help resolve any issues that pertain to the office. I have gained a lot of support from my peers due to my educational background in Business Administration at Indiana University and work experience in the administrative field. Born and raised in Lawrenceburg, I have seen this city industrialize by leaps and bounds over the past 32 years. As a young man, I can help the city prosper even for years to come.

2. Why are you the best person for the office?

I am the best person for the Clerk Treasurer position for a number of reasons. I have years of experience in administrative roles through both college and work. I will establish great rapport with my co-workers to make the transition to Clerk Treasurer smooth. I will perform all duties by the book morally, ethically, and legally. I pride myself on honesty, integrity, and reliability-a perfect fit for the Clerk Treasurer position. I will ensure that all of Lawrenceburg’s finances are served in the best interests of the city as well as its residents.

3. What are the most important issues facing the office you are seeking?

I will make sure that the office meets all of the requirements set forth by the State Board. I want to work with the Mayor and City Council to make Lawrenceburg an even better place to live. It is important to serve the taxpayers by assisting them when in need. Last but not least, the Clerk Treasurer role is important because I am responsible for keeping track of all financial records of the city, preserving the minutes, and serving the best interests of Lawrenceburg.

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Angela Freeze
Age: 38
Address: 1200 Sycamore Estates, Lawrenceburg,
Political party: Democrat
Office sought: Lawrenceburg clerk-treasurer
Incumbent: No
Public office experience: None. However, I have knowledge of public office as my father served as the street commissioner and zoning inspector in the town I grew up in, and I did attend meetings and helped out with paperwork.
Public service experience: Spent a lot of time helping where I could at the Pregnancy Care Center of Lawrenceburg since 2004. I also work with the public on a daily basis and enjoy helping others any way I can, always listening and willing to help where I can.
Education: Associate’s degree, diploma in medical assisting, RMA certificate - registered medical assistant for all 50 states, and CNA certified nurse aide for Ohio and Indiana.
Family status: Single mom to a very active 8-year-old son who attends Lawrenceburg Primary School.
Awards/Achievements: President’s list, perfect attendance and finished my degree with a GPA of 3.2.
Interests/hobbies: The best interest of all is my son’s sports. We also love camping, going to parks, the zoo, Lawrenceburg Speedway. Can’t forget the weekends spent fishing according to my son.

Comments: I have prior experience in accounts receivable and payables also in general billing including medical billing. I’ve also done end-of-year reconciliations of the books and prepared tax papers. I am familiar with all aspects of what it takes to run a busy office.

Why are you running for office?
I would love the chance to give back to my community and have the opportunity to grow with the city and help it advance for the future of our children.

Why are you the best person for the office?
I am a very hard worker. I believe in getting things completed in a timely manner, staying apprised of all the situations that may arise and being on top of my game. I am always willing to accept any training offered that may advance my knowledge in the position that I am seeking in the area I may have a question about.

What are the most important issues facing the office you are seeking?
The transparency of the city’s money and the ability to work side-by-side with the mayor and the council members, also the accountability and responsibility for the city’s money.

21 April 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

21 April 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

Present: Shane McHenry, President, Art Little, and Kevin Lynch

Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Teresa Randall, County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.   

McHenry opened the meeting with a moment of silence for Mike Hall- he also said we will all miss Mike and that he has meant a lot to the county- he knew the answers for a lot of questions that no one else could answer. His visitation was tonight and McHenry had attended it before coming to the meeting. 

      

OLD BUSINESS:

 Future Road Name Change Discussion- Hardintown Area- Tabled due to Mike Hall’s Visitation this evening. Three members of the public still were allowed to speak as the tabling was done at the last meeting. They will attend the meeting when it happens. Barry Nanz was asking about who gets the abandoned property in a street vacation. He also asked about where the streets would be in this plan. He has the ability to get some fill to make his plots developable. Baudendistel said he should contact Planning and Zoning before the next meeting to get answers on that. The third person to speak owned a business there and was happy with the changes proposed. Tabled. 

NEW BUSINESS:

Memorandum of Agreement with Health Dept. - McHenry said this was an old agreement and they wanted to do a new one. McHenry read the new one into the record. This allows the use of County facilities by the County Health Dept. Approved. 

Roadside Littering in Dearborn County- Celeste Calvitto- Problem of roadside littering in Bright is obvious again. She said there is no shortage of people willing to help clean up- but wants to do it safely with road or lane closures during cleanup times. Also perhaps get some signs and a law with penalties. She is willing to donate $10,000 for signs on this. McHenry said that Listerman could put up more signs and thinks there is a state law on this already for up to $1000 fine. They can also get Community Corrections out there. Kraus, Jr. suggested using sheriff dept for traffic control. Doing  it doing the week would avoid overtime pay for them and highway workers.

911 Shared Agency Agreement- This is due to the Spillman Technology that was recently purchased. It is shared with the cities also. Commissioners approved Jared Teaney of 911 to sign this. 

ADMINISTRATOR2 – Terri Randall- she and Kraus Jr. were there to let them know what they want to do with GIS. She said this department works with many departments. Kraus Jr. was there to explain what they want. They thought the lead technician should report to Planning and Zoning and be supervised by the Planning Director. They said they were asking for a 4 year degree with 5 years experience. That would cost more. So they decided they need to lower the requirements to get someone in our price range. So an associates degree might be more appropriate. McCormack said that at any time the commissioners want to take that work back from him he’d be OK with that. If commissioners approve the job description and the PZ supervision they can then go thru HR and get this posted soon. Commissioners were pleased with the solution that the group has proposed and a team approach to get this solved. They plan to post this internally and for the public to apply. Commissioners approved the position of GIS lead technician as presented. 

RFP is finished and will be distributed to 3-4 local landscapers per Randall. They have a short time to get their bids in. They will then advertise for Council money by the first of May.

AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington - Claims and April 7th Minutes were approved. 

ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel: Spoke with Wally Lewis and Jack Prarat for auction. Still not finished.

Mike Hornbach and he met with Jeff Stratton to negotiate the new 10 year lease renewal for Aurora space. Purdue Extension has been there since 1917 in Aurora. By statute the county is required to provide this space. They pay $10,000 a year in rent. And they contribute $5,000 a year for utilities. Council will have to budget the money and it will be discussed at the May Council meeting. 

Baudendistel said that on a personal note he wanted to add his 2 cents to what Shane had said about Mike Hall. Baudendistel said that h,e as well as Chris’s daughter Anna,  knew Jason his son who had died in a traffic accident his freshman year. And that Jason got him his first job at the Tree House and he had worked for Mike's folks and later for Mike in the surveying business. He was like a father to Andy and in addition to other comments about Mike’s perfectionism in surveying and his support, he wanted everyone to remember his family in their prayers. 

[NOTE: Mike Hall stands out as a shining example of what a public servant should be. In my 20 years of coming to county meetings, he was one of the few who was unafraid of stating his opinion and unafraid of listening to opposing viewpoints. When I disagreed with him publicly or privately, he never held a grudge and always treated me in a friendly and respectful manner. It’s a hard lesson for many public officials to learn, but for Mike it seemed to come naturally. Dearborn County has lost a valuable public servant. Rest in peace, Mike. Rest in peace.]

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS:

Lynch- said that on a happier note- he wanted to share some news about a business award ceremony on INDY which I didn't hear the rest of...

Little - said that the Mills open house was great and he asked about the dust potential there. They won’t have dust and if we see dust than they are losing money. 

LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none 

PUBLIC COMMENT- none 

Meeting adjourned at 5:45 PM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

AGENDA April 21 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting

AGENDA

DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

April 21, 2015

5:00 p.m., Commissioners Room

County Administration Building

215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. OLD BUSINESS

1.  Future Road Name Change Discussion – Hardintown Area

V. NEW BUSINESS

1.  Memorandum of Agreement w/Health Department

2.  Roadside littering in Dearborn County – Celeste Calvitto

3.  911 Shared Agency Agreement

VI. ADMINISTRATOR – Terri Randall

VII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington

1.  Claims/Minutes

VIII. ATTORNEY

IV. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION

XI. PUBLIC COMMENT

XII. ADJOURN