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Saturday, February 27, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
AGENDA 2 March 2010 Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 2, 2010
7:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Margaret Minzner, GIS
a) Updates on Pictromitry
b) Huesemann Rd.
c) DR 2 grant
2. Bill Black, EMA
Grant Signatures
3. Brett Dodd, RQAW
Update regarding Charettes
4. Suellen Cauble, Human Resource Director
Personnel Policy
5. DC Regional Sewer District
Lake Dilldear status
West Harrison preliminary
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – Todd Listerman
1. Updates
2. Ziegler Blvd acceptance
VI. AUDITOR - Cary Pickens
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY
VIII. County Coordinator – Bill Ewbank
IX. COMMISSIONER – Jeff Hughes
X. COMMISSIONER – Tom Orschell
XI. COMMISSIONER – Ralph Thompson, Jr.
Ratification of signatures on CAC Grant Semi-Annual Report
XII. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
XIV. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 2, 2010
7:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. OLD BUSINESS
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Margaret Minzner, GIS
a) Updates on Pictromitry
b) Huesemann Rd.
c) DR 2 grant
2. Bill Black, EMA
Grant Signatures
3. Brett Dodd, RQAW
Update regarding Charettes
4. Suellen Cauble, Human Resource Director
Personnel Policy
5. DC Regional Sewer District
Lake Dilldear status
West Harrison preliminary
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT – Todd Listerman
1. Updates
2. Ziegler Blvd acceptance
VI. AUDITOR - Cary Pickens
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY
VIII. County Coordinator – Bill Ewbank
IX. COMMISSIONER – Jeff Hughes
X. COMMISSIONER – Tom Orschell
XI. COMMISSIONER – Ralph Thompson, Jr.
Ratification of signatures on CAC Grant Semi-Annual Report
XII. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
XIV. ADJOURN
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
22 February 2010 Dearborn County Plan Commission Meeting Notes
22 February 2010 Dearborn County Plan Commission Meeting Notes
Present: Hall, Chairman, Kraus, Jr., Hoog, Lansing, Hornbach, Lehman, Nelson, and Thompson
ABSENT: Beiersdorfer
McGill, Attorney, McCormack Plan Director, and Barnhart, Ass’t Planner also present
OLD Business remained tabled.
NO NEW BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATIVE:
SUGAR RIDGE RESEARCH REPORT:
McCormack relayed that Todd Listerman, Transportation Director, said the county standard for local roads is 8.5 “ asphalt. There was a thought that Augusta Drive should be at sub collector levels to take possible traffic from Stateline hill. Augusta is 8.8 “ average and Oakmont is 6.8” average. Three proposed options: add 1.5”sphalt for $150-200,00. Chip seal for $57,000. Chip seal Augusta and 1.5” asphalt for Oakmont for $62,000.
The TIF possibility was considered and the laws in Indiana and the Redevelopment Commission said it should be for areas needing redevelopment or for and economic development area. The county attorney and the Planning attorney thought the TIF should NOT be pursued. Rozow of the Chamber agreed that it was not to be pursued.
Ownership questions were narrowed down to about 8 parties with 5 Macke related and 4 Tuke related as of the 2007 county suit. The new Golf owners are FT Golf Course Management. LLC. They bought it 22 Jan 2010 from a real estate arm of UCB, who got it from UCB ended up with it from MT Investments- the original owner. ( MT = Macke and Tuke)
Owners and LLCs were researched from secretary of state and clerk of courts of Ham Co. Eagle Golf (Pebble Creek) is shown as inactive – the others are still active.
Legal status- the PZ attorney met with the county attorney ( Witte) who is pursuing First Financial to get a copy of the bond to see to whom it was released.
Greenspace lands are the only properties not tied to companies in the lawsuit- low taxes on these so they did not end up in tax sale.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jim Espelage- Lot 110- thanked the county for snow removal- is opposed to chip seal- thinks it will look bad and wants the 1.5” asphalt option. Lansing told him HVL was chip seal. Lehman said this road is better than most in the county- need to preserve that.
Another resident- road is deteriorated in some spots – need to fix before it gets worse.
Robert Irwin- Pres of Villages of Sugar Glen HOA- thought maybe a loophole like creating a public park could get them qualified for a TIF. They sold 5 condos last year and have 3 building pads left- still selling in Sugar Glen.
Lisa Taylor- Carl Tuke is one of the owners- and owns part of the golf course- do you have a plan. The homeowners need to know what to expect next. Witte is finding the letter of credit next.
Hall said the PC recommends to commissioners – but commissioners decide. We are committed to not losing this road. Probably at least one more meeting after this.
McGill said attorneys will meet privately to discuss this before anything goes to the commissioners.
Nelson still likes the TIF option- may need to reframe the question to get a different answer. Put the traffic light on it too- if possible. People need to stay involved to keep this going.
Thompson said the problem didn’t get created overnight and won’t be solved overnight.
Lansing said it would be cheaper to just fix it that go to TIF. But county has no money.
Thompson-Plus it would set a precedent for other developers to not finish and leave it to the county.
Next meeting- probably April on at the earliest on Sugar Ridge.
COMP PLAN- REMINDER- March 31st at 7 PM
Fiscal Impact Analysis model- now under Travis Miller’s direction at OKI. Hope to have it up to testing out here soon. Big discussion on this model impacting the economy. Also issues with taxes being reduced due to economy. McCormack said the parameters can be adjusted.
Grant writing has been accomplished on 4 areas in the last 2 years for $2million. Staff is keeping busy helping in many areas to serve the county now that development is slow.
County plan staff anticipates providing more help with county parks plan and 208 plan.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Hall, Chairman, Kraus, Jr., Hoog, Lansing, Hornbach, Lehman, Nelson, and Thompson
ABSENT: Beiersdorfer
McGill, Attorney, McCormack Plan Director, and Barnhart, Ass’t Planner also present
OLD Business remained tabled.
NO NEW BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATIVE:
SUGAR RIDGE RESEARCH REPORT:
McCormack relayed that Todd Listerman, Transportation Director, said the county standard for local roads is 8.5 “ asphalt. There was a thought that Augusta Drive should be at sub collector levels to take possible traffic from Stateline hill. Augusta is 8.8 “ average and Oakmont is 6.8” average. Three proposed options: add 1.5”sphalt for $150-200,00. Chip seal for $57,000. Chip seal Augusta and 1.5” asphalt for Oakmont for $62,000.
The TIF possibility was considered and the laws in Indiana and the Redevelopment Commission said it should be for areas needing redevelopment or for and economic development area. The county attorney and the Planning attorney thought the TIF should NOT be pursued. Rozow of the Chamber agreed that it was not to be pursued.
Ownership questions were narrowed down to about 8 parties with 5 Macke related and 4 Tuke related as of the 2007 county suit. The new Golf owners are FT Golf Course Management. LLC. They bought it 22 Jan 2010 from a real estate arm of UCB, who got it from UCB ended up with it from MT Investments- the original owner. ( MT = Macke and Tuke)
Owners and LLCs were researched from secretary of state and clerk of courts of Ham Co. Eagle Golf (Pebble Creek) is shown as inactive – the others are still active.
Legal status- the PZ attorney met with the county attorney ( Witte) who is pursuing First Financial to get a copy of the bond to see to whom it was released.
Greenspace lands are the only properties not tied to companies in the lawsuit- low taxes on these so they did not end up in tax sale.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jim Espelage- Lot 110- thanked the county for snow removal- is opposed to chip seal- thinks it will look bad and wants the 1.5” asphalt option. Lansing told him HVL was chip seal. Lehman said this road is better than most in the county- need to preserve that.
Another resident- road is deteriorated in some spots – need to fix before it gets worse.
Robert Irwin- Pres of Villages of Sugar Glen HOA- thought maybe a loophole like creating a public park could get them qualified for a TIF. They sold 5 condos last year and have 3 building pads left- still selling in Sugar Glen.
Lisa Taylor- Carl Tuke is one of the owners- and owns part of the golf course- do you have a plan. The homeowners need to know what to expect next. Witte is finding the letter of credit next.
Hall said the PC recommends to commissioners – but commissioners decide. We are committed to not losing this road. Probably at least one more meeting after this.
McGill said attorneys will meet privately to discuss this before anything goes to the commissioners.
Nelson still likes the TIF option- may need to reframe the question to get a different answer. Put the traffic light on it too- if possible. People need to stay involved to keep this going.
Thompson said the problem didn’t get created overnight and won’t be solved overnight.
Lansing said it would be cheaper to just fix it that go to TIF. But county has no money.
Thompson-Plus it would set a precedent for other developers to not finish and leave it to the county.
Next meeting- probably April on at the earliest on Sugar Ridge.
COMP PLAN- REMINDER- March 31st at 7 PM
Fiscal Impact Analysis model- now under Travis Miller’s direction at OKI. Hope to have it up to testing out here soon. Big discussion on this model impacting the economy. Also issues with taxes being reduced due to economy. McCormack said the parameters can be adjusted.
Grant writing has been accomplished on 4 areas in the last 2 years for $2million. Staff is keeping busy helping in many areas to serve the county now that development is slow.
County plan staff anticipates providing more help with county parks plan and 208 plan.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Monday, February 22, 2010
COUNTY ELECTION- PRIMARY CANDIDATES
PRIMARY ELECTION CANDIDATES FOR DEARBORN COUNTY
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
Ralph Thompson- R (incumbent)
Shane McHenry- R
Don Rowland- R
COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Liz Morris- R ( incumbent)
Rick Pope- R
COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Daniel Lansing- D
COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
Tom Cheek- D
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
Dennis Kraus- R ( incumbent)
Jerome ( Jake) Hoog- D
SHERIFF
Linda Estes- R
Bob Fogle- R
Mike Kreinhop-R
Brian Noble- R
Jack Addison- D
Charles Combs- D
PROSECUTOR
Aaron Negangard- R (incumbent)
JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT
Jim Humphrey- R ( incumbent)
AUDITOR
Gayle Pennington- R
RECORDER
Glenn Wright- R
Robert Starks- R
Marvin Gilbert – R
Barbara Tibbs- R
Mary Booker- D
COMMISSIONER DISTRICT 3
Ralph Thompson- R (incumbent)
Shane McHenry- R
Don Rowland- R
COUNCIL DISTRICT 1
Liz Morris- R ( incumbent)
Rick Pope- R
COUNCIL DISTRICT 2
Daniel Lansing- D
COUNCIL DISTRICT 3
Tom Cheek- D
COUNCIL DISTRICT 4
Dennis Kraus- R ( incumbent)
Jerome ( Jake) Hoog- D
SHERIFF
Linda Estes- R
Bob Fogle- R
Mike Kreinhop-R
Brian Noble- R
Jack Addison- D
Charles Combs- D
PROSECUTOR
Aaron Negangard- R (incumbent)
JUDGE CIRCUIT COURT
Jim Humphrey- R ( incumbent)
AUDITOR
Gayle Pennington- R
RECORDER
Glenn Wright- R
Robert Starks- R
Marvin Gilbert – R
Barbara Tibbs- R
Mary Booker- D
Friday, February 19, 2010
YOUNG, MCMILLAN, AND BISCHOFF INTERVIEWS ON the flypod.com
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
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Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Agenda 16 February Commissioners Meeting- 9 AM
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 16, 2010
9:00 a.m.
City of Lawrenceburg
Administration Building
230 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Margaret Minzner, GIS
a) Updates
b) Huesemann Rd.
c) DR 2 grant
Bill Black, EMA
Grant Signatures
3. Carl Fryman, Building Department
Discussion on part time employment
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
1. Updates
2. Ziegler Blvd acceptance
AUDITOR - Cary Pickens
Claims/Minutes
ATTORNEY
COUNTY COORDINATOR – Bill Ewbank
COMMISSIONER – Jeff Hughes
COMMISSIONER – Tom Orschell
COMMISSIONER – Ralph Thompson, Jr.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 16, 2010
9:00 a.m.
City of Lawrenceburg
Administration Building
230 Walnut Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CALL TO ORDER
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
1. Margaret Minzner, GIS
a) Updates
b) Huesemann Rd.
c) DR 2 grant
Bill Black, EMA
Grant Signatures
3. Carl Fryman, Building Department
Discussion on part time employment
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
1. Updates
2. Ziegler Blvd acceptance
AUDITOR - Cary Pickens
Claims/Minutes
ATTORNEY
COUNTY COORDINATOR – Bill Ewbank
COMMISSIONER – Jeff Hughes
COMMISSIONER – Tom Orschell
COMMISSIONER – Ralph Thompson, Jr.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
PUBLIC COMMENT
ADJOURN
Tuesday, February 09, 2010
9 February 2010 Dearborn County Commissioners Special Meeting Notes
9 February 2010 Dearborn County Commissioners Special Meeting Notes
These notes are from telephone conversations with Thompson and Orschell after this morning’s meeting.
Thompson, Orschell, and Hughes were present as well as Councilmen Kraus and Cheek. Pickens was present.
There was an executive session preceding this meeting.
The Med Ben claim was settled with Commissioners agreeing to pay copays from Aug 1 to Jan 1 on an employee.
The coordinator position was discussed with Orschell apologizing to council for any disruption their actions had caused. He realized that this was too much to ask one person to do and so they rescinded the previous motion from last week. Hughes wanted to keep the positions combined to save money. Bill Ewbank also noted that it would be too much for him to handle both jobs and do them well. Orschell read pertinent portions of Ewbank’s resume that he felt qualified him for the job. He cited Bill Ewbank’s experience in government, education, business, and not for profits. He was a translator in Vietnam with the US Navy. He graduated with a BA in History form Hanover College and had 8-years experience as our Veteran’s Officer. Under his appointment, Veteran’s benefits went from $1.8 million to $5 million. Orschell felt Ewbank was prompt, professional , and devoted to his office. He thinks he will get up to speed on this coordinator position quickly.
Commissioners decided to hire Bill Ewbank as coordinator for $45,000 per year. They will advertize for the Veteran’s Officer position. (Thompson did not vote as he thought they didn’t go through proper channels) Kraus and Cheek agreed that Ewbank may be the best person for the job, but they didn’t go through the process.
Bill Black brought in a grant, but it was tabled until Witte could review it.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
These notes are from telephone conversations with Thompson and Orschell after this morning’s meeting.
Thompson, Orschell, and Hughes were present as well as Councilmen Kraus and Cheek. Pickens was present.
There was an executive session preceding this meeting.
The Med Ben claim was settled with Commissioners agreeing to pay copays from Aug 1 to Jan 1 on an employee.
The coordinator position was discussed with Orschell apologizing to council for any disruption their actions had caused. He realized that this was too much to ask one person to do and so they rescinded the previous motion from last week. Hughes wanted to keep the positions combined to save money. Bill Ewbank also noted that it would be too much for him to handle both jobs and do them well. Orschell read pertinent portions of Ewbank’s resume that he felt qualified him for the job. He cited Bill Ewbank’s experience in government, education, business, and not for profits. He was a translator in Vietnam with the US Navy. He graduated with a BA in History form Hanover College and had 8-years experience as our Veteran’s Officer. Under his appointment, Veteran’s benefits went from $1.8 million to $5 million. Orschell felt Ewbank was prompt, professional , and devoted to his office. He thinks he will get up to speed on this coordinator position quickly.
Commissioners decided to hire Bill Ewbank as coordinator for $45,000 per year. They will advertize for the Veteran’s Officer position. (Thompson did not vote as he thought they didn’t go through proper channels) Kraus and Cheek agreed that Ewbank may be the best person for the job, but they didn’t go through the process.
Bill Black brought in a grant, but it was tabled until Witte could review it.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Saturday, February 06, 2010
Sheriff Candidate Michael Kreinhop on theflypod.com
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Thursday, February 04, 2010
AGENDA FOR SPECIAL MEETING OF COMMISSIONERS 9 FEB 2010
SPECIAL MEETING
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 9, 2010
10:00 am
Administration Building
215 W. High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of employee medical leave
2. Discussion on County Coordinator position
IV. ATTORNEY
V. COMMISSIONER – Jeff Hughes
VI. COMMISSIONER – Tom Orschell
VII. COMMISSIONER – Ralph Thompson, Jr.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. ADJOURN
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 9, 2010
10:00 am
Administration Building
215 W. High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
II. CALL TO ORDER
III. NEW BUSINESS
1. Discussion of employee medical leave
2. Discussion on County Coordinator position
IV. ATTORNEY
V. COMMISSIONER – Jeff Hughes
VI. COMMISSIONER – Tom Orschell
VII. COMMISSIONER – Ralph Thompson, Jr.
VIII. PUBLIC COMMENT
IX. ADJOURN
Commissioners Announce Special Meeting 9 Feb 10 AM
Public Notice
Notice of a Special Meeting of the
Dearborn County Commissioners
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
10:00 am
3rd floor
Commissioner Room
Dearborn County Administration Building,
215B West High Street,
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a health claim benefit and personnel information
Notice of a Special Meeting of the
Dearborn County Commissioners
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
10:00 am
3rd floor
Commissioner Room
Dearborn County Administration Building,
215B West High Street,
Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss a health claim benefit and personnel information
FORMER COMMISSIONER PAUL TREMAIN PASSED AWAY
Former County Commissioner (1992-96), Lawrenceburg mayor ( 2000-04), and public servant Paul Tremain passed away last night.
Paul Tremain leaves behind his wife Lori and son Paul Tremain, Jr.
Fitch-Denney Funeral Home in Greendale is in charge of arrangements.
Paul Tremain leaves behind his wife Lori and son Paul Tremain, Jr.
Fitch-Denney Funeral Home in Greendale is in charge of arrangements.
Tuesday, February 02, 2010
2 February 2010 Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission Annual Meeting Notes
2 February 2010 Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission Annual Meeting Notes
Present: John Rahe, President, Kevin Lynch, VP, Jim Helms, Sec’y, John Maxwell, and Dennis Kraus Sr sitting in for Council. Tom Orschell was absent due to conference in INDY. Mike Rozow, and Paul Kunkel, his assistant were present as well.
2009 annual meeting minutes, audits, year end financials, and 2010 budget were approved.
Officers were elected- same as listed above.
TIF balances were part of the packet. It was noted that they are accumulating about $65,000 per year in the three TIFs total. The total amount of TIF income is $229,345 with West Aurora TIF at $95,736.93 (they have the most industry already to generate the income.) St Leon TIF has $33,509.86. West Harrison TIF has $100,098.21 (they have been in existence the longest.)
Aurora generated $50,048.23 in 2009, West Harrison generated $10,295,74 and St Leon generated $13,010.25 in 2009.
Meeting adjourned at 4:25 PM
This meeting was followed by an executive session. No decisions will be made at that. They will announce a public meeting if they need to make a decision.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: John Rahe, President, Kevin Lynch, VP, Jim Helms, Sec’y, John Maxwell, and Dennis Kraus Sr sitting in for Council. Tom Orschell was absent due to conference in INDY. Mike Rozow, and Paul Kunkel, his assistant were present as well.
2009 annual meeting minutes, audits, year end financials, and 2010 budget were approved.
Officers were elected- same as listed above.
TIF balances were part of the packet. It was noted that they are accumulating about $65,000 per year in the three TIFs total. The total amount of TIF income is $229,345 with West Aurora TIF at $95,736.93 (they have the most industry already to generate the income.) St Leon TIF has $33,509.86. West Harrison TIF has $100,098.21 (they have been in existence the longest.)
Aurora generated $50,048.23 in 2009, West Harrison generated $10,295,74 and St Leon generated $13,010.25 in 2009.
Meeting adjourned at 4:25 PM
This meeting was followed by an executive session. No decisions will be made at that. They will announce a public meeting if they need to make a decision.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
1 February 2010 Dearborn County Commission Meeting Notes
1 February 2010 Dearborn County Commission Meeting Notes
Present: Ralph Thompson, President, Tom Orschell, and Jeff Hughes
Also present: Cary Pickens, Auditor, and Mike Witte, Attorney
The executive session that preceded the meeting decided to meet Feb 9 at 9 AM to discuss employee leave in the Health Dept. Rodney Dennerline represented the health Dept.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioners decided to have Witte rewrite the county Purchasing Agency ordinance to match the state code. The bottom line is no contracts should be signed that are not reviewed by commissioners and the county attorney to be certain the county is protected and it adheres to the budget. The commissioners are the only ones who can bind the county to a contract. Witte will bring this back to commissioners when rewritten.
NEW BUSINESS
Andrea Conroy- discussed her “What’s Happening” magazine. She said it has a 16-page minimum and comes out 3 times a year. They do non- political, non-profits. They send to all 21,918 households and businesses in the county for about 4.8 cents each per issue. She works with 75 different organizations in KY- looking to penetrate the Indiana market. She wants the commissioners to call a meeting of all county agencies to see if they are interested. Commissioners took it under advisement.
The nurse agreement was signed for juvenile, but the doctor agreement waits to see if the doctor has malpractice coverage. Witte to check on this.
Orschell was selected as alternate to executive session meetings at OKI when Hughes cannot attend.
COUNTY COORDINATOR POSITION
Tom Orschell brought up the option of combining positions to get a county coordinator, but provide high enough pay required by the candidate (Bill Ewbank.)The proposal is to combine a hybrid of the coordinator salary ($45,000) and the Veteran’s salary ($33,000). This totals $78,000. Ewbank will do both for $56,000, SUPPOSEDLY saving $22,000.
It would require that he have a secretary answer his calls in the veteran’s office. The secretary’s salary is listed as $26,638. She would be moving from the building inspector’s office to help cover phones as there is not enough work there for her due to economic slowdown.
The Veteran’s Officer HAS TO BE A VETERAN. So Ewbank has to be in charge still- as the secretary is not a veteran. This means the veteran’s office is running at $6362 LESS than before and the coordinators position is running at $11,000 MORE than budgeted. The secretary cannot perform all the duties of the Veteran’s office.
[NOTE: Not sure where we are SAVING anything here. Looks more like we are SPENDING to GIVE Bill Ewbank a job at the salary HE needs. Pickens- the Auditor- was pushing Ewbank heavily throughout this discussion. Pickens is a veteran also. Throughout this discussion- he was acting like a 4th commissioner.]
Pickens said that historically the Building Inspector’s secretaries were often used as floaters throughout the building to help out when needed. And that 2 years ago Council proposed floaters. Orschell said this was on a trial basis and if Bill Ewbank was overwhelmed they could redo it. [NOTE: How can one person do two FULL TIME jobs in an 8- hour day?]
Hughes said Bill is qualified and asked Witte if they could do that?
Mike Witte- Attorney- cautioned them greatly about having 2 separate jobs and 2 separate paychecks to the same entity. He talked to other county attorneys for advice also. Similar to the issues of being a county employee and drawing a check for Council or Commissioners- other attorneys warned him that it is hard to keep from double dipping or being accused of ghost employment. If the person is working at their day job and taking calls or answering questions about Council or Commissioner business during that time- how do they sign off and on the clock?
Pickens said it will be one paycheck. Witte reminded Pickens that as attorney he answers to the commissioners not to Pickens. Witte went on to say- legally- the county coordinator is “boss” over the Veteran’s Office.
Orschell suggested maybe splitting the schedule by days. Coordinator 3 days a week and Veteran’s Officer 2 days maybe. [NOTE: Is the Veteran’s Officer paid out of county funds or federal funds ? Is there a problem with mixing these, if the feds expect a full timer for their pay?]
Thompson asked if this would require a new salary ordinance from Council. Pickens said Council approved up to $65,000. Hughes was also concerned about County Council being consulted on this.
Witte cautioned further about confidentiality on litigation and personnel issues and the secretary who floats between offices opening up channels… He said- you have to think beyond just saving $22,000. Witte stressed- he was not giving legal advice for just these candidates- this would apply to any person and any jobs in the county. He was not weighing in on WHO you choose- just pointing out the legalities no matter who you were combining the jobs for.
Thompson asked -should we be going through this without the interview process? Orschell said maybe they should go through the resumes. Hughes said- the Veteran’s Officer has to have certain specifications- he has to be a veteran who is honorably discharged. We should look at this more.
Pickens said there is a written description for coordinator.
Orschell said we NEED a coordinator- we cannot even talk to each other legally- this would help get things done. Thompson said- that would be a serial meeting- not legal. Witte- said that was correct. You cannot use the coordinator to pass information that way to get around the open door laws.
Hughes said- the county is not just a business- it is a service and Bill Ewbank does know the county government. Orschell- he knows health insurance too.
Pickens- it gets you a coordinator, keeps vet services open, and if a vet is hired, reduce Bill to the Coordinator’s pay. It is just a formality to Council.
Hughes said- “I’m not so sure it’s just a formality with Council.”
Orschell- try it on a trial basis?
Hughes motioned and Orschell 2nd to appoint Bill Ewbank as county coordinator and also have the duties of the veteran’s office and to go to Council to see if they will accept the combined duties at $56,000. Two ayes- Thompson did not vote.
Orschell- we need to get with these folks to tell them exactly what we expect.
[NOTE: I asked for clarification about getting Council’s approval.]
Pickens told them Council doesn’t meet until May.
Hughes said- they can’t meet to decide this?
They then rescinded their motion and redid it to LEAVE OUT THE PART ABOUT GETTING COUNCIL’S APPROVAL. THEY ALSO DID NOT MENTION THE ACTUAL SALARY IN THE REDONE MOTION. Two ayes- Thompson again did not vote.
[NOTE: Let me get this straight- we opened up the coordinator position- took in resumes from the ads. NO ONE WAS FORMALLY INTERVIEWED for this position, including Bill Ewbank. We say this is saving money- but it looks like it is saving jobs, not money. It puts one person in charge of himself in the other part of this job. The bottom line is- Ewbank should apply for, interview, and be hired for the one job and resign the other. It appears the salary of coordinator at $45,000 is already a $12,000 raise for him. Instead he has to do two jobs for a $23,000 increase in his current pay. This looks bad and sets a bad precedent.]
Brett Dodd- gave an update on charettes and commissioners approved him setting up Saturday meeting for charettes to get it done in a more timely manner. Judges gave earliest weekday dates in late May and early June- (conveniently after the primary) Dodd will get the judges to approve a date. Hughes joked- that if they had a coordinator already- he could do that for him. [NOTE: The prosecutor and judges and other courthouse offices have been pushing for more space- now they are dragging their heels. If it’s needed you would think they’d be more cooperative.]
Todd Listerman- Highway Dept- gave a 10-minute report.
Listerman will attend a conference in Seymour at INDOT for Yorkridge resurfacing on Tuesday and on Wednesday for INDOT’s projects with stimulus money.
Commissioners signed supplemental to the George St Bridge securing more federal dollars to a total now of $619,600. Local share is $190,000. If it went stimulus it would be 100% federal.
Commissioners signed IC639 accepting Bells Branch Bridge repairs.
Listerman received Commissioners approval to take down the high water gates in the county as they do not comply with the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control) They will be replaced by appropriate signs. These are federally approved. Resident’s will be notified of gate removal.
Pickens – Auditor- Claims signed. Minutes signed. For Jan meetings, The question about the Happy Hollow Road motion was resolved to state that the old county owned ROW would remain on Happy Hollow as stated at that meeting.
EMS contracts for $40,000 each were signed for Aurora, Moores Hill and Sunman.
Attorney- Witte- carried over from Jan meeting- the YES HOME contract was reviewed and commissioners signed it.
He also noted that Hensley submitted a personal services contract for software for the tax appeals for him to review.
Tom Orschell- Thanked Ralph Thompson for being overseer and volunteering his time for a year for the Animal Control Shelter. Thompson had resigned from overseer effective Friday Jan 29.
Marlene Underwood has been interim director over the weekend. Orschell motioned for her to become the interim director with director’s pay starting Feb 1 and that she be directly responsible to the Commissioners. Thompson suggested Underwood report to Commissioners at their morning meeting each month. All three agreed. Approved.
Ralph Thompson- gave sample copies of accident reports to Witte to review for all accidents by county employees. There was a question of not writing them up when a dump bed on a snowplow got into some lines. Insurance requires these be filed. Witte to look this over.
LATE ARRIVAL- Lt Davis- Harrison Fire Dept advised Commissioners of EMS certification discussion with state regs in Indiana. He wanted them to be aware of this until they can get their waivers to cover us with their new cert status in the NE end of the county. Bill Black is helping him get the Indiana waivers.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Ralph Thompson, President, Tom Orschell, and Jeff Hughes
Also present: Cary Pickens, Auditor, and Mike Witte, Attorney
The executive session that preceded the meeting decided to meet Feb 9 at 9 AM to discuss employee leave in the Health Dept. Rodney Dennerline represented the health Dept.
OLD BUSINESS
Commissioners decided to have Witte rewrite the county Purchasing Agency ordinance to match the state code. The bottom line is no contracts should be signed that are not reviewed by commissioners and the county attorney to be certain the county is protected and it adheres to the budget. The commissioners are the only ones who can bind the county to a contract. Witte will bring this back to commissioners when rewritten.
NEW BUSINESS
Andrea Conroy- discussed her “What’s Happening” magazine. She said it has a 16-page minimum and comes out 3 times a year. They do non- political, non-profits. They send to all 21,918 households and businesses in the county for about 4.8 cents each per issue. She works with 75 different organizations in KY- looking to penetrate the Indiana market. She wants the commissioners to call a meeting of all county agencies to see if they are interested. Commissioners took it under advisement.
The nurse agreement was signed for juvenile, but the doctor agreement waits to see if the doctor has malpractice coverage. Witte to check on this.
Orschell was selected as alternate to executive session meetings at OKI when Hughes cannot attend.
COUNTY COORDINATOR POSITION
Tom Orschell brought up the option of combining positions to get a county coordinator, but provide high enough pay required by the candidate (Bill Ewbank.)The proposal is to combine a hybrid of the coordinator salary ($45,000) and the Veteran’s salary ($33,000). This totals $78,000. Ewbank will do both for $56,000, SUPPOSEDLY saving $22,000.
It would require that he have a secretary answer his calls in the veteran’s office. The secretary’s salary is listed as $26,638. She would be moving from the building inspector’s office to help cover phones as there is not enough work there for her due to economic slowdown.
The Veteran’s Officer HAS TO BE A VETERAN. So Ewbank has to be in charge still- as the secretary is not a veteran. This means the veteran’s office is running at $6362 LESS than before and the coordinators position is running at $11,000 MORE than budgeted. The secretary cannot perform all the duties of the Veteran’s office.
[NOTE: Not sure where we are SAVING anything here. Looks more like we are SPENDING to GIVE Bill Ewbank a job at the salary HE needs. Pickens- the Auditor- was pushing Ewbank heavily throughout this discussion. Pickens is a veteran also. Throughout this discussion- he was acting like a 4th commissioner.]
Pickens said that historically the Building Inspector’s secretaries were often used as floaters throughout the building to help out when needed. And that 2 years ago Council proposed floaters. Orschell said this was on a trial basis and if Bill Ewbank was overwhelmed they could redo it. [NOTE: How can one person do two FULL TIME jobs in an 8- hour day?]
Hughes said Bill is qualified and asked Witte if they could do that?
Mike Witte- Attorney- cautioned them greatly about having 2 separate jobs and 2 separate paychecks to the same entity. He talked to other county attorneys for advice also. Similar to the issues of being a county employee and drawing a check for Council or Commissioners- other attorneys warned him that it is hard to keep from double dipping or being accused of ghost employment. If the person is working at their day job and taking calls or answering questions about Council or Commissioner business during that time- how do they sign off and on the clock?
Pickens said it will be one paycheck. Witte reminded Pickens that as attorney he answers to the commissioners not to Pickens. Witte went on to say- legally- the county coordinator is “boss” over the Veteran’s Office.
Orschell suggested maybe splitting the schedule by days. Coordinator 3 days a week and Veteran’s Officer 2 days maybe. [NOTE: Is the Veteran’s Officer paid out of county funds or federal funds ? Is there a problem with mixing these, if the feds expect a full timer for their pay?]
Thompson asked if this would require a new salary ordinance from Council. Pickens said Council approved up to $65,000. Hughes was also concerned about County Council being consulted on this.
Witte cautioned further about confidentiality on litigation and personnel issues and the secretary who floats between offices opening up channels… He said- you have to think beyond just saving $22,000. Witte stressed- he was not giving legal advice for just these candidates- this would apply to any person and any jobs in the county. He was not weighing in on WHO you choose- just pointing out the legalities no matter who you were combining the jobs for.
Thompson asked -should we be going through this without the interview process? Orschell said maybe they should go through the resumes. Hughes said- the Veteran’s Officer has to have certain specifications- he has to be a veteran who is honorably discharged. We should look at this more.
Pickens said there is a written description for coordinator.
Orschell said we NEED a coordinator- we cannot even talk to each other legally- this would help get things done. Thompson said- that would be a serial meeting- not legal. Witte- said that was correct. You cannot use the coordinator to pass information that way to get around the open door laws.
Hughes said- the county is not just a business- it is a service and Bill Ewbank does know the county government. Orschell- he knows health insurance too.
Pickens- it gets you a coordinator, keeps vet services open, and if a vet is hired, reduce Bill to the Coordinator’s pay. It is just a formality to Council.
Hughes said- “I’m not so sure it’s just a formality with Council.”
Orschell- try it on a trial basis?
Hughes motioned and Orschell 2nd to appoint Bill Ewbank as county coordinator and also have the duties of the veteran’s office and to go to Council to see if they will accept the combined duties at $56,000. Two ayes- Thompson did not vote.
Orschell- we need to get with these folks to tell them exactly what we expect.
[NOTE: I asked for clarification about getting Council’s approval.]
Pickens told them Council doesn’t meet until May.
Hughes said- they can’t meet to decide this?
They then rescinded their motion and redid it to LEAVE OUT THE PART ABOUT GETTING COUNCIL’S APPROVAL. THEY ALSO DID NOT MENTION THE ACTUAL SALARY IN THE REDONE MOTION. Two ayes- Thompson again did not vote.
[NOTE: Let me get this straight- we opened up the coordinator position- took in resumes from the ads. NO ONE WAS FORMALLY INTERVIEWED for this position, including Bill Ewbank. We say this is saving money- but it looks like it is saving jobs, not money. It puts one person in charge of himself in the other part of this job. The bottom line is- Ewbank should apply for, interview, and be hired for the one job and resign the other. It appears the salary of coordinator at $45,000 is already a $12,000 raise for him. Instead he has to do two jobs for a $23,000 increase in his current pay. This looks bad and sets a bad precedent.]
Brett Dodd- gave an update on charettes and commissioners approved him setting up Saturday meeting for charettes to get it done in a more timely manner. Judges gave earliest weekday dates in late May and early June- (conveniently after the primary) Dodd will get the judges to approve a date. Hughes joked- that if they had a coordinator already- he could do that for him. [NOTE: The prosecutor and judges and other courthouse offices have been pushing for more space- now they are dragging their heels. If it’s needed you would think they’d be more cooperative.]
Todd Listerman- Highway Dept- gave a 10-minute report.
Listerman will attend a conference in Seymour at INDOT for Yorkridge resurfacing on Tuesday and on Wednesday for INDOT’s projects with stimulus money.
Commissioners signed supplemental to the George St Bridge securing more federal dollars to a total now of $619,600. Local share is $190,000. If it went stimulus it would be 100% federal.
Commissioners signed IC639 accepting Bells Branch Bridge repairs.
Listerman received Commissioners approval to take down the high water gates in the county as they do not comply with the MUTCD (Manual of Uniform Traffic Control) They will be replaced by appropriate signs. These are federally approved. Resident’s will be notified of gate removal.
Pickens – Auditor- Claims signed. Minutes signed. For Jan meetings, The question about the Happy Hollow Road motion was resolved to state that the old county owned ROW would remain on Happy Hollow as stated at that meeting.
EMS contracts for $40,000 each were signed for Aurora, Moores Hill and Sunman.
Attorney- Witte- carried over from Jan meeting- the YES HOME contract was reviewed and commissioners signed it.
He also noted that Hensley submitted a personal services contract for software for the tax appeals for him to review.
Tom Orschell- Thanked Ralph Thompson for being overseer and volunteering his time for a year for the Animal Control Shelter. Thompson had resigned from overseer effective Friday Jan 29.
Marlene Underwood has been interim director over the weekend. Orschell motioned for her to become the interim director with director’s pay starting Feb 1 and that she be directly responsible to the Commissioners. Thompson suggested Underwood report to Commissioners at their morning meeting each month. All three agreed. Approved.
Ralph Thompson- gave sample copies of accident reports to Witte to review for all accidents by county employees. There was a question of not writing them up when a dump bed on a snowplow got into some lines. Insurance requires these be filed. Witte to look this over.
LATE ARRIVAL- Lt Davis- Harrison Fire Dept advised Commissioners of EMS certification discussion with state regs in Indiana. He wanted them to be aware of this until they can get their waivers to cover us with their new cert status in the NE end of the county. Bill Black is helping him get the Indiana waivers.
Meeting adjourned at 8:45 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Thompson Resigns Position of "Temporary" Overseer of Animal Control Center
January 29, 2010
Ralph E. Thompson, Jr., PE
9098 Mt Tabor Rd.
Aurora, IN 47001
Commissioner Tom Orschell
Commissioner Jeff Hughes
The Dearborn County Animal Control Facility has improved significantly. We obtained enough donations that food costs for December 2009 and January and most of February 2010 will be $0. We reduced the housed population by actively working with other rescue groups, beside Rescue Waggin' and without increasing euthanizations. We acquired free television advertising on a monthly basis and have a volunteer contacting new rescue groups. With the reduction in housed animals, we reduced the requirements for part time staff. I hope these improvements will continue.
In the fall, we discussed hiring a Director from the remaining candidates of the previous Director selection. Commissioners decided it was appropriate to open the position again for public opportunity. In December, we received three recommendations from the Animal Control Committee, but delayed selection of a director due to the pending status of the new facility.
At the January 26, 2010 County Council meeting the Council decided not to move forward with hiring a new Director or the fourth Animal Control Officer.
I provided donated time and services to the County to manage the Animal Control Facility. This saved the County the cost of a Director for almost a year. With Council's decision, there is no end in sight to this task. Due to my other responsibilities, I can no longer continue to donate time and effort to this endeavor. I hereby resign as Overseer of the Dearborn County Animal Control effective immediately.
Respectfully submitted,
Ralph E. Thompson, Jr., PE
Commissioner
Cc: County Council
Animal Control Board
Ralph E. Thompson, Jr., PE
9098 Mt Tabor Rd.
Aurora, IN 47001
Commissioner Tom Orschell
Commissioner Jeff Hughes
The Dearborn County Animal Control Facility has improved significantly. We obtained enough donations that food costs for December 2009 and January and most of February 2010 will be $0. We reduced the housed population by actively working with other rescue groups, beside Rescue Waggin' and without increasing euthanizations. We acquired free television advertising on a monthly basis and have a volunteer contacting new rescue groups. With the reduction in housed animals, we reduced the requirements for part time staff. I hope these improvements will continue.
In the fall, we discussed hiring a Director from the remaining candidates of the previous Director selection. Commissioners decided it was appropriate to open the position again for public opportunity. In December, we received three recommendations from the Animal Control Committee, but delayed selection of a director due to the pending status of the new facility.
At the January 26, 2010 County Council meeting the Council decided not to move forward with hiring a new Director or the fourth Animal Control Officer.
I provided donated time and services to the County to manage the Animal Control Facility. This saved the County the cost of a Director for almost a year. With Council's decision, there is no end in sight to this task. Due to my other responsibilities, I can no longer continue to donate time and effort to this endeavor. I hereby resign as Overseer of the Dearborn County Animal Control effective immediately.
Respectfully submitted,
Ralph E. Thompson, Jr., PE
Commissioner
Cc: County Council
Animal Control Board
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