AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
April 3, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Voting Location - Proposed Changes for Miller 1, Logan 1, Harrison 3
2. Policy on Equipment for Use at Home.
3. Irene Estes, Dearborn Hills Methodist Church
National Day of Prayer
4. Bonnie Rhodes – Citizen Concern Regarding Structure on Spangler Road
5. Signature of Letter and Title – Sale of Vehicle to Bright Fire Department
6. Steve Walker – Park Board
1. Discuss Property on County Farm Road
2. Board Resignation – New Recommendation / Dave Mattlin
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
A. Highway Superintendent – Tim Greive
1. Updates
B. Highway Engineer – Todd Listerman
1. Updates
VI. ADMINISTRATOR – Teresa Randall
VII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VIII. ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. ADJOURN
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Agenda for April 3rd Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
April 3, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Voting Location - Proposed Changes for Miller 1, Logan 1, Harrison 3
2. Policy on Equipment for Use at Home.
3. Irene Estes, Dearborn Hills Methodist Church
National Day of Prayer
4. Bonnie Rhodes – Citizen Concern Regarding Structure on Spangler Road
5. Signature of Letter and Title – Sale of Vehicle to Bright Fire Department
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
A. Highway Superintendent – Tim Greive
1. Updates
B. Highway Engineer – Todd Listerman
1. Updates
VI. ADMINISTRATOR – Teresa Randall
VII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VIII. ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
April 3, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Voting Location - Proposed Changes for Miller 1, Logan 1, Harrison 3
2. Policy on Equipment for Use at Home.
3. Irene Estes, Dearborn Hills Methodist Church
National Day of Prayer
4. Bonnie Rhodes – Citizen Concern Regarding Structure on Spangler Road
5. Signature of Letter and Title – Sale of Vehicle to Bright Fire Department
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
A. Highway Superintendent – Tim Greive
1. Updates
B. Highway Engineer – Todd Listerman
1. Updates
VI. ADMINISTRATOR – Teresa Randall
VII. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VIII. ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel
IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
XI. PUBLIC COMMENT
XII. ADJOURN
Monday, March 26, 2012
26 March 2012 Dearborn County Plan Commission Meeting Notes
26 March 2012 Dearborn County Plan Commission Meeting Notes
Present: Mike Hall, Chairman, Dennis Kraus Jr., Russell Beiersdorfer, Mark Lehman, Jeff Hughes, Jake Hoog, and Ken Nelson
ABSENT: Dan Lansing (death in family) and Mike Hornbach
Also Present: Nicole Dailey, Assistant Plan Director, and Arnie McGill, Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request: Zone change from General Business (B-2) and Agricultural
(A) to Manufacturing Class 2 (M-2) to allow economic
development opportunities for the County.
Applicant/Owner: Redevelopment Commission of Dearborn County
Site Location: Old U.S. 52
Legal: Sec. 13, T7, R1, Map #01-13, Parcel #002.001
Township: Harrison Size: 40.565 Acres
Zoning: General Business (B-2) and Agricultural (A)
Zone Map Amendment:
The Applicants are requesting to rezone approximately 23.587 acres from Agricultural (A) and
General Business (B-2) Districts to a Manufacturing Two (M-2) Zoning District to permit a series of commercial and industrial uses.
The Applicants are requesting the Plan Commission to forward a recommendation (either
favorable or unfavorable) for a Zone Map Amendment to the Dearborn County Board of
Commissioners, who will ultimately make the final decision on this request.
SECTION 540 - Findings Necessary for Map Amendment
In preparing and considering proposals for zoning text and map amendments, the Plan
Commission and the legislative unit shall pay reasonable regard to the following:
1. The Comprehensive Plan;
2. Current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district;
3. The most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted;
4. The conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction;
5. Responsible development and growth.
Staff Report: February 2009 This property—Harrison Township, Township 7, Range 1, Section 13, identified as being part of parent parcel #s 002 and 002.001—located approximately 1.5 miles east of the U.S. 52 and
Interstate 74 interchange—is currently located within Agricultural (A) and General Business (B-2) Zoning Districts. This property is situated wholly within the West Harrison Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District.
During the Comprehensive Plan Update process, the Plan Commission staff identified the aforementioned parcels as being used for Agricultural purposes. The proposed development site is bordered to the north by Residential and Institutional Uses; to the east and the south the property is contiguous with Agricultural Uses. Commercial and Agricultural Uses adjoin the site to the west.
The Applicants have estimated that this development proposal would generate approximately 150 vehicle trips during the AM peak period and 133 vehicle trips during the PM peak period—
based on the projected uses and densities that are currently being contemplated. Twenty percent (20%) of all traffic entering and exiting this site is projected to be heavy truck traffic. As the
commercial and industrial uses associated with this development have not been specifically limited, additional traffic analyses may be required by the Plan Commission during a subsequent plan review process. The Dearborn County Technical Review Committee also has the authority to require a full Traffic Study (in accordance with Article 23, Section 2320 of the Zoning Ordinance) during the Major Site Plan Review process, if necessary or applicable.
Please refer to Article 25, Table 25.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the minimum
dimensional standards and maximum density requirements for a Manufacturing Two (M-2)
District. A Manufacturing Two (M-2) zoning classification would allow for a maximum
building density of 25,000 square feet per acre. The proposed density of the Applicants’
Concept Development Plan for the commercial use(s) is 8,611 building square feet per acre.
Please refer to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Element, pages 124, 142-149
• Moderate and Steep Slopes: As stated in the Comprehensive Plan, slopes with
gradients over 20% should be avoided for clearing, re-grading, or construction. There
appear to be no areas identified in this project that are intended to be developed that meet or exceed this (20%) threshold.
• Floodplain/Flood Prone areas: The entire project site is situated within either the one hundred (100) year flood hazard area (Flood Hazard Zone “A”) or the five hundred (500) year flood hazard area (Flood Hazard Zone “B”)—as determined by FIRM
Community Panel Map 180038 0035B.
• Transportation Infrastructure / Functional Roadway Classifications:
Old U.S. Highway 52, also known as Harrison-Brookville Road, is a Category
II Rural Arterial Road—with a paved width ranging from 21 to 26 feet.*
Railroad access is available immediately south of this site.
*The transportation figures included in this section have been determined by referencing recent staff reconnaissance reports and the Dearborn County Transportation Assessment.
These measurements are not intended to imply that there are uniform conditions on the
Roadways are referenced.
• Sanitary Sewer: The sewage associated with this development is proposed to be
treated by the City of Harrison’s sanitary sewer facility—as collected and transported by the Dearborn County Regional Sewer District. The City of Harrison’s Public Works Director has indicated that the city’s wastewater plant has a design capacity of 2.75 MGD—with a daily average of 1.04MGD (in December of 2011). Please refer to the City of Harrison and Dearborn County Regional Sewer District letters in the Applicant’s information packet.
Technical Review Committee Recommendations and Findings: Please refer to the Technical Review Report / letter from the February 22nd, 2012 Technical Review Committee Meeting. Please note that as of Friday, March 16th, these items remain incomplete, unsatisfied, or questionable:
• The number of lots proposed in the application is not consistent with the number of lots
identified in the traffic analyses.
• The Applicants have referenced in their statements and enclosures that “commercial
uses shall be restricted with this project to ensure that the traffic study, as currently
prepared, remains viable.” Beyond this acknowledgement, there are no specific
restrictions regarding the commercial and industrial uses associated with a
Manufacturing Two (M-2) Zoning District designation for this development.
10) Please refer to the Applicant’s Zone Map Amendment statement(s) and enclosures.
The applicant stipulated several heavier uses in M-2 that they are eliminating. Part of this plan is in the flood plain. They also plan to have the roadways designed for heavier truck loads and traffic. The number of lots on the concept plan vs. the traffic study will be revised when they have an actual concept plan.
For the applicant- Mark Rosenberger Bayer Becker and Economic Development Commission and the Pres of Chamber of Commerce this year. He also brought Kevin Lynch from Redevelopment Commission. He reiterated that they are proposing an M-2 Use BUT they are also eliminating many hard uses as outlined in Article 13 section22 Numbers 2,3,4,5,7,16, 17, and 18. Rosenberger also showed the surrounding property uses. They agree with Listerman’s letter regarding the design of the road. He also wanted to enlighten the board about what EDI was doing and that they are in talks with 5 OHIO companies. They want to create more job base and employment for the county. The first one can create 135 jobs.
Mike Hall asked about the water and sewer extension. Rosenberger said sewer will be gravity flow and the water will go to the end of their road. Utilities are to the site. If the rezone goes through tonight, Rosenberger wants to get this up and running by this summer. These companies could generate about 26 million on this alone per Rosenberger. The locals and state have pledge money to this. They are hoping for DNR construction permits soon.
They don’t need too much fill for Lot 1 (4 acres). They are going to use fill from the site to build the building pads for the remainder of the lots.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jerry Jonas- own the business to the west of the site. All for development- but wants to know what is coming next door. He is concerned about the height of the pad they are building. He doesn’t want to be at a lower level that the proposed site. Minimum lot size for an M-2 is 2 acres. So this could have 11 sites potentially. They are looking at larger lots for now. Who funds the EDI? It is funded by private investors and there is some public money on this. Can I call and get the names of the investors? Yes per Rosenberger. Jonas said the river laps onto the RR tracks there. He is concerned that if a lot of fill is excavated, what prevents the river from opening up a huge chasm there. Mike Hall said that will fall to the DNR permitting process. Rosenberger said they are digging to about 8 ft and Jonas said he hit water at 14 feet when he dug his well. Jonas said the Whitewater is designated a scenic river. That would open up more restrictions form DNR said Hall. Funding is from TIF, grants from Lawrenceburg, and other funds per Kevin Lynch. Jonas asked, where do I get in line for any of these funds? Lynch said if you are planning an expansion- we’d be glad to talk to you. Jonas was concerned about the number of lots. Hall said so far we see two- but after the rezone they can come back for more details. Dailey said they had 2 in the concept plan now and 4 for the transportation study ultimately. Jonas wanted them to state how many lots max they would have. Lynch said that they are not land speculating – they are starting this as an incentive to get more business in there. The property doesn’t lend itself to 10 lots said Rosenberger. He see 4-5 or so. They do not want to paint themselves into a corner. The road they build will limit the lots and the road will become a county road when completed. In summary he was concerned about lot size, height of the fill, and the area in the flood plain. There is a borrow pit directly behind Jonas’s property. It was approved by DNR. Jonas wants to have the look to be commensurate with the quality he has so far.
Public discussion ended.
PC members discussed the proposal. They were surprised to see all the exceptions- they commended them for doing this for the neighbors. They are glad to see more industrial uses there. Nelson motioned and Beyersdorfer seconded to pass a favorable recommendation for a rezone 23.587 acres with the remainder to be open space Ag to M-2 with the restrictions that the applicant agreed to eliminate and the street standards as Listerman proposed to the County Commissioners. They said they thought it fulfilled the 5 criteria for a zone change. All ayes. Passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Johnny Wright to address the Board.- He did not come in for the meeting. He never submitted information as to what he planned to discuss.
Bond report will be later after McCormack returns from vacation.
Meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Mike Hall, Chairman, Dennis Kraus Jr., Russell Beiersdorfer, Mark Lehman, Jeff Hughes, Jake Hoog, and Ken Nelson
ABSENT: Dan Lansing (death in family) and Mike Hornbach
Also Present: Nicole Dailey, Assistant Plan Director, and Arnie McGill, Attorney.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Request: Zone change from General Business (B-2) and Agricultural
(A) to Manufacturing Class 2 (M-2) to allow economic
development opportunities for the County.
Applicant/Owner: Redevelopment Commission of Dearborn County
Site Location: Old U.S. 52
Legal: Sec. 13, T7, R1, Map #01-13, Parcel #002.001
Township: Harrison Size: 40.565 Acres
Zoning: General Business (B-2) and Agricultural (A)
Zone Map Amendment:
The Applicants are requesting to rezone approximately 23.587 acres from Agricultural (A) and
General Business (B-2) Districts to a Manufacturing Two (M-2) Zoning District to permit a series of commercial and industrial uses.
The Applicants are requesting the Plan Commission to forward a recommendation (either
favorable or unfavorable) for a Zone Map Amendment to the Dearborn County Board of
Commissioners, who will ultimately make the final decision on this request.
SECTION 540 - Findings Necessary for Map Amendment
In preparing and considering proposals for zoning text and map amendments, the Plan
Commission and the legislative unit shall pay reasonable regard to the following:
1. The Comprehensive Plan;
2. Current conditions and the character of current structures and uses in each district;
3. The most desirable use for which the land in each district is adapted;
4. The conservation of property values throughout the jurisdiction;
5. Responsible development and growth.
Staff Report: February 2009 This property—Harrison Township, Township 7, Range 1, Section 13, identified as being part of parent parcel #s 002 and 002.001—located approximately 1.5 miles east of the U.S. 52 and
Interstate 74 interchange—is currently located within Agricultural (A) and General Business (B-2) Zoning Districts. This property is situated wholly within the West Harrison Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District.
During the Comprehensive Plan Update process, the Plan Commission staff identified the aforementioned parcels as being used for Agricultural purposes. The proposed development site is bordered to the north by Residential and Institutional Uses; to the east and the south the property is contiguous with Agricultural Uses. Commercial and Agricultural Uses adjoin the site to the west.
The Applicants have estimated that this development proposal would generate approximately 150 vehicle trips during the AM peak period and 133 vehicle trips during the PM peak period—
based on the projected uses and densities that are currently being contemplated. Twenty percent (20%) of all traffic entering and exiting this site is projected to be heavy truck traffic. As the
commercial and industrial uses associated with this development have not been specifically limited, additional traffic analyses may be required by the Plan Commission during a subsequent plan review process. The Dearborn County Technical Review Committee also has the authority to require a full Traffic Study (in accordance with Article 23, Section 2320 of the Zoning Ordinance) during the Major Site Plan Review process, if necessary or applicable.
Please refer to Article 25, Table 25.1 of the Zoning Ordinance regarding the minimum
dimensional standards and maximum density requirements for a Manufacturing Two (M-2)
District. A Manufacturing Two (M-2) zoning classification would allow for a maximum
building density of 25,000 square feet per acre. The proposed density of the Applicants’
Concept Development Plan for the commercial use(s) is 8,611 building square feet per acre.
Please refer to the Comprehensive Plan, Land Use Element, pages 124, 142-149
• Moderate and Steep Slopes: As stated in the Comprehensive Plan, slopes with
gradients over 20% should be avoided for clearing, re-grading, or construction. There
appear to be no areas identified in this project that are intended to be developed that meet or exceed this (20%) threshold.
• Floodplain/Flood Prone areas: The entire project site is situated within either the one hundred (100) year flood hazard area (Flood Hazard Zone “A”) or the five hundred (500) year flood hazard area (Flood Hazard Zone “B”)—as determined by FIRM
Community Panel Map 180038 0035B.
• Transportation Infrastructure / Functional Roadway Classifications:
Old U.S. Highway 52, also known as Harrison-Brookville Road, is a Category
II Rural Arterial Road—with a paved width ranging from 21 to 26 feet.*
Railroad access is available immediately south of this site.
*The transportation figures included in this section have been determined by referencing recent staff reconnaissance reports and the Dearborn County Transportation Assessment.
These measurements are not intended to imply that there are uniform conditions on the
Roadways are referenced.
• Sanitary Sewer: The sewage associated with this development is proposed to be
treated by the City of Harrison’s sanitary sewer facility—as collected and transported by the Dearborn County Regional Sewer District. The City of Harrison’s Public Works Director has indicated that the city’s wastewater plant has a design capacity of 2.75 MGD—with a daily average of 1.04MGD (in December of 2011). Please refer to the City of Harrison and Dearborn County Regional Sewer District letters in the Applicant’s information packet.
Technical Review Committee Recommendations and Findings: Please refer to the Technical Review Report / letter from the February 22nd, 2012 Technical Review Committee Meeting. Please note that as of Friday, March 16th, these items remain incomplete, unsatisfied, or questionable:
• The number of lots proposed in the application is not consistent with the number of lots
identified in the traffic analyses.
• The Applicants have referenced in their statements and enclosures that “commercial
uses shall be restricted with this project to ensure that the traffic study, as currently
prepared, remains viable.” Beyond this acknowledgement, there are no specific
restrictions regarding the commercial and industrial uses associated with a
Manufacturing Two (M-2) Zoning District designation for this development.
10) Please refer to the Applicant’s Zone Map Amendment statement(s) and enclosures.
The applicant stipulated several heavier uses in M-2 that they are eliminating. Part of this plan is in the flood plain. They also plan to have the roadways designed for heavier truck loads and traffic. The number of lots on the concept plan vs. the traffic study will be revised when they have an actual concept plan.
For the applicant- Mark Rosenberger Bayer Becker and Economic Development Commission and the Pres of Chamber of Commerce this year. He also brought Kevin Lynch from Redevelopment Commission. He reiterated that they are proposing an M-2 Use BUT they are also eliminating many hard uses as outlined in Article 13 section22 Numbers 2,3,4,5,7,16, 17, and 18. Rosenberger also showed the surrounding property uses. They agree with Listerman’s letter regarding the design of the road. He also wanted to enlighten the board about what EDI was doing and that they are in talks with 5 OHIO companies. They want to create more job base and employment for the county. The first one can create 135 jobs.
Mike Hall asked about the water and sewer extension. Rosenberger said sewer will be gravity flow and the water will go to the end of their road. Utilities are to the site. If the rezone goes through tonight, Rosenberger wants to get this up and running by this summer. These companies could generate about 26 million on this alone per Rosenberger. The locals and state have pledge money to this. They are hoping for DNR construction permits soon.
They don’t need too much fill for Lot 1 (4 acres). They are going to use fill from the site to build the building pads for the remainder of the lots.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Jerry Jonas- own the business to the west of the site. All for development- but wants to know what is coming next door. He is concerned about the height of the pad they are building. He doesn’t want to be at a lower level that the proposed site. Minimum lot size for an M-2 is 2 acres. So this could have 11 sites potentially. They are looking at larger lots for now. Who funds the EDI? It is funded by private investors and there is some public money on this. Can I call and get the names of the investors? Yes per Rosenberger. Jonas said the river laps onto the RR tracks there. He is concerned that if a lot of fill is excavated, what prevents the river from opening up a huge chasm there. Mike Hall said that will fall to the DNR permitting process. Rosenberger said they are digging to about 8 ft and Jonas said he hit water at 14 feet when he dug his well. Jonas said the Whitewater is designated a scenic river. That would open up more restrictions form DNR said Hall. Funding is from TIF, grants from Lawrenceburg, and other funds per Kevin Lynch. Jonas asked, where do I get in line for any of these funds? Lynch said if you are planning an expansion- we’d be glad to talk to you. Jonas was concerned about the number of lots. Hall said so far we see two- but after the rezone they can come back for more details. Dailey said they had 2 in the concept plan now and 4 for the transportation study ultimately. Jonas wanted them to state how many lots max they would have. Lynch said that they are not land speculating – they are starting this as an incentive to get more business in there. The property doesn’t lend itself to 10 lots said Rosenberger. He see 4-5 or so. They do not want to paint themselves into a corner. The road they build will limit the lots and the road will become a county road when completed. In summary he was concerned about lot size, height of the fill, and the area in the flood plain. There is a borrow pit directly behind Jonas’s property. It was approved by DNR. Jonas wants to have the look to be commensurate with the quality he has so far.
Public discussion ended.
PC members discussed the proposal. They were surprised to see all the exceptions- they commended them for doing this for the neighbors. They are glad to see more industrial uses there. Nelson motioned and Beyersdorfer seconded to pass a favorable recommendation for a rezone 23.587 acres with the remainder to be open space Ag to M-2 with the restrictions that the applicant agreed to eliminate and the street standards as Listerman proposed to the County Commissioners. They said they thought it fulfilled the 5 criteria for a zone change. All ayes. Passed.
ADMINISTRATIVE
Johnny Wright to address the Board.- He did not come in for the meeting. He never submitted information as to what he planned to discuss.
Bond report will be later after McCormack returns from vacation.
Meeting adjourned at 7:47 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Thursday, March 22, 2012
Appeals Court Grants Brewington's Verified Motion for Bail Pending Appeal
3/19/12 ISSUED THE ENCLOSED ORDER:
3/19/12 HAVING REVIEWED THE MATTER, THE COURT FINDS AND ORDERS AS
FOLLOWS:
APPELLANT'S VERIFIED MOTION FOR BAIL PENDING APPEAL IS GRANTED. THIS COURT'S CLERK IS DIRECTED TO FILE APPELLANT'S VERIFIED MOTION FOR BAIL PENDING APPEAL AS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER.
FOR THE COURT, MARGRET G. ROBB, CHIEF JUDGE NAJAM, MATHIAS, JJ., BARTEAU, SR.J., CONCUR.
(ORDER REC'D 03/19/12 AT 9:45 A.M.) ENTERED ON 03/20/12 KJ
3/20/12 ****** ABOVE ENTRY MAILED ******
3/19/12 APPELLANT'S VERIFIED MOTION FOR BAIL PENDING APPEAL (6)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (6) BY MAIL ON 03/08/12
ENTERED ON 03/21/12 KJ
3/19/12 HAVING REVIEWED THE MATTER, THE COURT FINDS AND ORDERS AS
FOLLOWS:
APPELLANT'S VERIFIED MOTION FOR BAIL PENDING APPEAL IS GRANTED. THIS COURT'S CLERK IS DIRECTED TO FILE APPELLANT'S VERIFIED MOTION FOR BAIL PENDING APPEAL AS OF THE DATE OF THIS ORDER.
FOR THE COURT, MARGRET G. ROBB, CHIEF JUDGE NAJAM, MATHIAS, JJ., BARTEAU, SR.J., CONCUR.
(ORDER REC'D 03/19/12 AT 9:45 A.M.) ENTERED ON 03/20/12 KJ
3/20/12 ****** ABOVE ENTRY MAILED ******
3/19/12 APPELLANT'S VERIFIED MOTION FOR BAIL PENDING APPEAL (6)
CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE (6) BY MAIL ON 03/08/12
ENTERED ON 03/21/12 KJ
Tuesday, March 20, 2012
JUDGE ANTHONY C MEYER OBITUARY
Judge Anthony "Tony" Meyer
Died: Mar 19, 2012
Judge Anthony "Tony" Meyer, 79, of Aurora, IN., passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
He was born Wednesday, February 15, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Son of the late Anthony N. Meyer and the late Rosemary I. Williams Meyer Huffman
He served his Country as a member of the United States Army.
Judge Meyer was Judge for the 7th Circuit Court of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, retiring after over 13 years of service. He was a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir for many years, and also served as an elder. Tony also sang with the Singing Hoosiers of Indiana University. Judge Meyer served in several capacities throughout his span of time in public service, such as: a member of the Indiana Bar Association, JLAP, he was admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court, was the Prosecutor for Dearborn and Ohio Counties for 8 years, Aurora City Attorney for many years, Senior partner at Ewbank & Meyer, was chairman of the board for the YES Home, founded the Dearborn County Juvenile Detention Center, was on the Board of Directors for UCB until he was 72, and President of the Rotary Club. Judge Meyer also served as the Attorney for the Fair Board, the Board of directors for Hillforest, Chairman of the Young Republicans Club and on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Prosecutors Association during all his years as Prosecutor. Judge Meyer's contribution to our community has made a great and positive legacy for all who follow behind him. Judge Meyer touched many lives and he made a lasting and loving impression for his family and all who knew him. Our community has lost a truly inspirational patriarch.
Surviving are his loving wife, Shirley Ann Meyer; Children, Anthony C. "Tony" (Lora) Meyer, Annie (Brian) Kaplan, Eric (Marna) Meyer, all of Indianapolis, IN and Becky Clark of Cincinnati, OH; Brother, Gary W. (Betty) Meyer of Aurora, IN; Grandchildren, Nicholas, Lindsay, Sydney Samantha, Falcon, McKinsey, Anthony "Rex", Samuel, Madelyn, and Mason; Great-Grandchild, Jack Henry.
Friends will be received 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, March 23, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church, 220 Mechanic Street, Aurora, Indiana 47001.
Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church Aurora, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:00 am with Pastor Edward A. Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Aurora, IN 47001. Military graveside services will be conducted by members of local Veterans Service Organizations.
Contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, YES Home, Hillforest Historical Foundation. Please call the office at Rullman Funeral Home (812) 926-1450 and they will notify the family of your donation with a card.
Died: Mar 19, 2012
Judge Anthony "Tony" Meyer, 79, of Aurora, IN., passed away Monday, March 19, 2012 in Lawrenceburg, Indiana.
He was born Wednesday, February 15, 1933 in Cincinnati, Ohio, Son of the late Anthony N. Meyer and the late Rosemary I. Williams Meyer Huffman
He served his Country as a member of the United States Army.
Judge Meyer was Judge for the 7th Circuit Court of Dearborn and Ohio Counties, retiring after over 13 years of service. He was a lifetime member of St. John Lutheran Church, where he sang in the choir for many years, and also served as an elder. Tony also sang with the Singing Hoosiers of Indiana University. Judge Meyer served in several capacities throughout his span of time in public service, such as: a member of the Indiana Bar Association, JLAP, he was admitted to practice before the US Supreme Court, was the Prosecutor for Dearborn and Ohio Counties for 8 years, Aurora City Attorney for many years, Senior partner at Ewbank & Meyer, was chairman of the board for the YES Home, founded the Dearborn County Juvenile Detention Center, was on the Board of Directors for UCB until he was 72, and President of the Rotary Club. Judge Meyer also served as the Attorney for the Fair Board, the Board of directors for Hillforest, Chairman of the Young Republicans Club and on the Board of Directors for the Indiana Prosecutors Association during all his years as Prosecutor. Judge Meyer's contribution to our community has made a great and positive legacy for all who follow behind him. Judge Meyer touched many lives and he made a lasting and loving impression for his family and all who knew him. Our community has lost a truly inspirational patriarch.
Surviving are his loving wife, Shirley Ann Meyer; Children, Anthony C. "Tony" (Lora) Meyer, Annie (Brian) Kaplan, Eric (Marna) Meyer, all of Indianapolis, IN and Becky Clark of Cincinnati, OH; Brother, Gary W. (Betty) Meyer of Aurora, IN; Grandchildren, Nicholas, Lindsay, Sydney Samantha, Falcon, McKinsey, Anthony "Rex", Samuel, Madelyn, and Mason; Great-Grandchild, Jack Henry.
Friends will be received 4:00 - 8:00 PM, Friday, March 23, 2012 at St. John Lutheran Church, 220 Mechanic Street, Aurora, Indiana 47001.
Services will be held at St. John Lutheran Church Aurora, Saturday, March 24, 2012 at 11:00 am with Pastor Edward A. Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Aurora, IN 47001. Military graveside services will be conducted by members of local Veterans Service Organizations.
Contributions may be made to the St. John Lutheran Church, YES Home, Hillforest Historical Foundation. Please call the office at Rullman Funeral Home (812) 926-1450 and they will notify the family of your donation with a card.
DEMOCRATS ANNOUNCE TOWN HALL MEETING
The Democratic Party is holding an informal Town Hall meeting
March 28th at 7 PM
in the Logan Branch Library.
Democrat candidates and the public are invited.
March 28th at 7 PM
in the Logan Branch Library.
Democrat candidates and the public are invited.
20 March 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
20 March 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Teresa Randall, County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
Meeting started at 9:25 AM due to executive session running overtime. Commissioners voted to pay the 1st claim not to exceed the original benefits
Upheld the denial of the claim on the 2nd and 3rd Med Ben appeals.
OLD BUSINESS:
DCRSD Appointment- Renihan told Hughes they are interviewing candidates tonight at DCRSD meeting and will have it for next meeting .Tabled until then.
NEW BUSINESS:
Peter Resnick, Dearborn County Hospital- Notice to Remain Independent County Hospital- Because of rumors floating around the past year, the hospital board discussed this for the last 6 months. They voted at the last meeting to issue a statement announcing that they have every intention of remaining an independent hospital. They hope this stabilizes things and eliminated the rumors floating around.
Hughes thanked Resnick for his years of service. Resnick retires May 12th. He introduced Roger Howard as his replacement. Howard was selected from within the hospital staffing and was the best of their nationwide search per Resnick. Hughes wants to see increased services in years to come. McHenry read the notice into the record. It notes within it that St. E’s physicians are also using the DCH as they did before. Commissioners signed the notice along with the trustees of the hospital board who have already signed it. Orschell congratulated Howard and thanked Resnick for his years of service. McHenry and Howard agreed they would not tell any old stories about each other.
Dearborn County Hospital Board Appointment- Robert Schroeder was appointed by commissioners.
Miller 1 Voting Location- Proposed change to Tanner Valley Methodist Church- they weren’t ready to sign this. Randall- the county adm will follow up on this with Pennington and Phil Weaver.. Commissioners were concerned about time deadlines for this. They will use press releases to notify the voters. Randall called Phil Weaver and the deadline in April 9th so they can do this at their April 3rd meeting. Weaver has to firm up some locations first- in West Harrison.
Margaret Minzner- Hardintown Water- gave the commissioners a draft application. In late 2010 Clark from Hardintown looked for a grant option to get Greendale water to them. They have a grant for this, but they need to update the application which is what the commissioners are looking at today. The county would sponsor this and distribute the funds to Greendale for this. Minzner put herself down as the person to be sure these funds get where they should. Deadline is March 31. She wants to get it in as soon as possible. The water is for the communities and businesses in Hardintown. Greendale may annex once the water us in there per Hughes. They already have sewer in there. Orschell reminded everyone that this process was started last year and the ball got dropped then- this is just a reissue of this. Greendale is willing to do this. She said everyone is still OK with the project. Commissioners approved sponsoring the grant for the water.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer:
United Consulting- Bridge Inspections- 2011 and 2013 cycles are handled by them. John Klautfelter ( sp?) told them the 102 bridges are inspected twice in the 4 year cycle. This is paid 80/20 with the feds and county. The important report is the priority schedule for repairs or replacements. This is set up with the county’s program in mind. Some of our bridges are already under design. In order to apply for federal funding they have to be under a 50 rating for sufficiency. Special report on the pre-stressed concrete box beam bridges. They are seeing some beam failures. Some can be repaired. They have recommended maintenance schedule. They have safety items list such as guard rails approach signs etc. Posted bridges- 35 of them- are posted for load capacities. There are several historical bridges and their level of registration. The binders that each commissioner are thick reports. Some bridges required in –depth special inspections. Chris Weaver also spoke about the DVD and the interactive maps they were given. They were also given a tutorial on how to use that to link to each bridge in the county.
Orschell noted that out of 102 bridges 22 needed replaced or repaired. Numbers in the report were based on 80/20 federal projects. They can do some local work also on some. Those costs would be different. Commissioners discussed a county bridge on Davidson that was already stressed over the max capacity as it is cracking. The county constructed that in 1985. Commissioners took this information.
Listerman told commissioners they had gotten a special report on the box beam bridges- especially replacing one on Ester Ridge that was less than 20 years old. These others need protective surfaces put on the top of them. They are trying to put concrete decks on the top of the existing structure to extend surface life. He’s also looking to add a bridge on Lower Dillsboro Rd. over 20 ft long- so it is now a bridge and not a small structure. He’s going to council to seek $300,000 for this. This will have a new Bridge number assigned by INDOT. It is small structure 212 now. Commissioners approved Listerman to go to Council for this funding. This bridge is being bid with 2 alternatives. One using existing steel from Collier ridge and the other for concrete box beam.
Commissioners approved Beam Longest and Neff for the storm water drainage project on Stateline Road design. $37,600 maximum. ( Not to Exceed) This is a supplementary contract. They hope to have all ROW secured and utility relocation this year with Spring 2013 to start project. There are still 4 property owners that would not- Teresa Hassett, Grote store, Bueller property and Bright Enterprises. They will get certified state appraisers to follow the federal process even though this is not a federal project. If they won’t accept that- they can go to court to decide. Most of these people are not concerned about the money as much as they aren’t in favor of the project for some reasons. There were over 20 parcels total and only 4 are left. None of these involve closing entrances or anything like that. This will be a big benefit to the local community when done. Commissioners approved getting the documents to Baudendistel to start the efforts to secure the final properties. (Eminent domain?)
Listerman spoke to Mr. Irwin again about Bridge 34 ROW needed. This has been shelved since 2004 and because the bridge is in dire need of replacement. Listerman asked to get the paperwork to Baudendistel to start the process of acquiring the ROW as negotiations are going nowhere. If they don’t replace the bridge they will have to close the bridge ultimately. Funding is all in place from Council. This is just a sliver of property and not near the house. Commissioners approved getting the document s to Baudendistel to start the efforts to secure the final property. (Eminent domain?)
Tim Grieve said FEMA allowed $322,861.21 and $242,142.01 for West Laughery and Hogan Hill respectively which are 80/20 projects. Commissioners approved him going to Council to approve the 20%.
North Dearborn could be piggy backed with the above company doing the FEMA work to get a little better price for estimate of $150,000. There is signage to warn about the slip. It keeps getting worse. They are going to relight the sign. They have to rebuild the existing berm that is completely eroding away. This one is NOT 80/20. Commissioners approved him going to Council for this money.
Weisberg Road Resurfacing Project- 5.38 miles- will take $ 850,000. This includes ditching, lines etc. This goes from SR 48 to Five Points. Small culverts replaced as well. Some are already done. Could add 2.5 Lake Tambo and just under a mile of Benning and then the total will be $1.3 million. Grieve is also working on chip seal program. He’s trying to find some used equipment.
Tom Harris approached the highway dept. from Sunman Dearborn Schools- they want to give them the 3 acre property at Miller and Lawrenceville Road plus the building. Grieve wants it a satellite for salt etc. Baudendistel will talk to Frank Kramer- their attorney to see what this is about.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- $20,000 for St, Leon-and Moores Hill $40,000 for EMS units approved.
Minutes approved Feb 7, Mar 6. Claims approved. One is about getting a fax for use at home when on call. Baudendistel said that prosecutors and judges all have them at home. Pennington wants to see a policy on this. She doesn’t want to tell them how to run your county- and Hughes said it’s everybody’s county. Baudendistel will prepare a policy regarding this fax off site use.
Moores Hill and the tax sale certificate- she has the exact procedure down. Our attorney needs to meet with Moores Hill attorney to have like resolutions made. Then they can sign them and the certificate and they can begin their process. Baudendistel will meet with Watson from Moores Hill.
Kelso township trustee resigned and was independent and Dave Alig will accept the appointment. Commissioners approved him as trustee. Since the trustee was Independent , the commissioners appoint this- it is to finish out the term of about 3 years. Mailing address will be changed and the bank is UCB so that is still OK. There will have to be an audit of change of hands for the bank account by SBOA and will cost extra. Council will need to be notified of this- and Pennington will do that.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- none
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Teresa Randall- thanked the commissioners for appointing her. This is her 10th day. She thanked them for answering her questions. She noted also flags at half mast for the passing of former Judge Anthony C Meyer.
Overview of project updates:
Hoosier Square move- just facilitating all the work done before. They also have RQAW and Seifert on this. They still have money left there. It looks like they will come in at budget.
Working on signage and April 4 meeting to plan move for April 14th. They will be using Community Corrections to help. Getting ADA compliance set up, especially the ramp outside. They have not finished the storm drain in the parking lot. She will meet with RQAW and others from L-bg to find a cost effective answer to this.
Trying to combine the gas meters into one also in the Hoosier Square Building. She also will get one mailing address for that with the post office. (or check Planning office)
Shumway- Votaw demolition project- $119,000 in L-bg budget for this and they want this done. Mario Todd handled this last year so he will handle this so they don’t reinvent the wheel here. There will be issues with fill and grading to get the parking lot created. Mario suggested we need to work with our own county surveyor to get this done- but she thinks we may need our own design firm as the $119,000 seems like a tight budget for even the demolition alone. Listerman was asked if they could do this in house. He said we’d need drawings down to get the drainage right and not affects the neighbors. Permits need to be acquired with the city of Lawrenceburg too. We could get one of our small local firms to help with the geotech work etc. Two contracts- one for demo and one for parking lot and drainage. He thinks a geotech firm is needed so we know what’s in there. A little money up front can save money on the backside. Utilities need to be modified also. Randall will come back to commissioners with estimates. Hughes suggested checking with Art Wenzel too in surveyor office for his expertise. Gravel will be on the lot first prior to asphalt and lighting issues.
Jail expansion project- Council approved RFP funds to hire construction manager. There are only 5-6 IN firms that have jail management experience. She suggested they open that up so they could get more options for management firms. They still have to have experience in a similar project in scope, size, etc. Hughes will let the other commissioners decide this as he is still getting information on the jail. McHenry and Orschell feel it needs to move forward. Both approved over Hughes’s NAY.
Ewbank had been working on statistical info from jail etc. This was to get to the public- Should she continue to move forward on this? She presumes she should- just wanted their direction. Hughes said that it’s important to get stat to public no matter if you are for or against the jail. She will proceed with that.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry said Community Corrections can’t do Jamison trash p/u as it is a safety issue for them.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Teresa Randall- Adm. Said they will need security in the Hoosier Square building so there will be additional costs there of about $20,000 – they will need additional training of 40 hours so they can carry a taser and firearm. She will go to Council for that. It was brought up at budget hearings, but not approved then. Sheriff Kreinhop sharpened his pencil and this is bare bones. Approved to go to Council.
Whiskey City Metal Sales- Tanya Burdette and Mr. Schinkle -Looking for sponsorship for a grant- metal industry business of over 40 years combined business. Our goal is to buy equipment to roll their own metal. Nearest competitor is 150 miles away. They produce for pole barns, and local vendors, Lowes, Gilmour, etc. Projected to have 10 employees in addition to the two of them. They are locals. She is the manager side and he is the production. Whiskey City Metal Sales is their name. They are looking for a letter of support for the traditional grant from Lawrenceburg Regional Economic Development. Commissioners approved a letter of support.
Bill Black EMA- rapid notify was tested in a recent storm- they are still working out the bugs.
PUBLIC COMMENT- none
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 AM.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Teresa Randall, County Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
Meeting started at 9:25 AM due to executive session running overtime. Commissioners voted to pay the 1st claim not to exceed the original benefits
Upheld the denial of the claim on the 2nd and 3rd Med Ben appeals.
OLD BUSINESS:
DCRSD Appointment- Renihan told Hughes they are interviewing candidates tonight at DCRSD meeting and will have it for next meeting .Tabled until then.
NEW BUSINESS:
Peter Resnick, Dearborn County Hospital- Notice to Remain Independent County Hospital- Because of rumors floating around the past year, the hospital board discussed this for the last 6 months. They voted at the last meeting to issue a statement announcing that they have every intention of remaining an independent hospital. They hope this stabilizes things and eliminated the rumors floating around.
Hughes thanked Resnick for his years of service. Resnick retires May 12th. He introduced Roger Howard as his replacement. Howard was selected from within the hospital staffing and was the best of their nationwide search per Resnick. Hughes wants to see increased services in years to come. McHenry read the notice into the record. It notes within it that St. E’s physicians are also using the DCH as they did before. Commissioners signed the notice along with the trustees of the hospital board who have already signed it. Orschell congratulated Howard and thanked Resnick for his years of service. McHenry and Howard agreed they would not tell any old stories about each other.
Dearborn County Hospital Board Appointment- Robert Schroeder was appointed by commissioners.
Miller 1 Voting Location- Proposed change to Tanner Valley Methodist Church- they weren’t ready to sign this. Randall- the county adm will follow up on this with Pennington and Phil Weaver.. Commissioners were concerned about time deadlines for this. They will use press releases to notify the voters. Randall called Phil Weaver and the deadline in April 9th so they can do this at their April 3rd meeting. Weaver has to firm up some locations first- in West Harrison.
Margaret Minzner- Hardintown Water- gave the commissioners a draft application. In late 2010 Clark from Hardintown looked for a grant option to get Greendale water to them. They have a grant for this, but they need to update the application which is what the commissioners are looking at today. The county would sponsor this and distribute the funds to Greendale for this. Minzner put herself down as the person to be sure these funds get where they should. Deadline is March 31. She wants to get it in as soon as possible. The water is for the communities and businesses in Hardintown. Greendale may annex once the water us in there per Hughes. They already have sewer in there. Orschell reminded everyone that this process was started last year and the ball got dropped then- this is just a reissue of this. Greendale is willing to do this. She said everyone is still OK with the project. Commissioners approved sponsoring the grant for the water.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer:
United Consulting- Bridge Inspections- 2011 and 2013 cycles are handled by them. John Klautfelter ( sp?) told them the 102 bridges are inspected twice in the 4 year cycle. This is paid 80/20 with the feds and county. The important report is the priority schedule for repairs or replacements. This is set up with the county’s program in mind. Some of our bridges are already under design. In order to apply for federal funding they have to be under a 50 rating for sufficiency. Special report on the pre-stressed concrete box beam bridges. They are seeing some beam failures. Some can be repaired. They have recommended maintenance schedule. They have safety items list such as guard rails approach signs etc. Posted bridges- 35 of them- are posted for load capacities. There are several historical bridges and their level of registration. The binders that each commissioner are thick reports. Some bridges required in –depth special inspections. Chris Weaver also spoke about the DVD and the interactive maps they were given. They were also given a tutorial on how to use that to link to each bridge in the county.
Orschell noted that out of 102 bridges 22 needed replaced or repaired. Numbers in the report were based on 80/20 federal projects. They can do some local work also on some. Those costs would be different. Commissioners discussed a county bridge on Davidson that was already stressed over the max capacity as it is cracking. The county constructed that in 1985. Commissioners took this information.
Listerman told commissioners they had gotten a special report on the box beam bridges- especially replacing one on Ester Ridge that was less than 20 years old. These others need protective surfaces put on the top of them. They are trying to put concrete decks on the top of the existing structure to extend surface life. He’s also looking to add a bridge on Lower Dillsboro Rd. over 20 ft long- so it is now a bridge and not a small structure. He’s going to council to seek $300,000 for this. This will have a new Bridge number assigned by INDOT. It is small structure 212 now. Commissioners approved Listerman to go to Council for this funding. This bridge is being bid with 2 alternatives. One using existing steel from Collier ridge and the other for concrete box beam.
Commissioners approved Beam Longest and Neff for the storm water drainage project on Stateline Road design. $37,600 maximum. ( Not to Exceed) This is a supplementary contract. They hope to have all ROW secured and utility relocation this year with Spring 2013 to start project. There are still 4 property owners that would not- Teresa Hassett, Grote store, Bueller property and Bright Enterprises. They will get certified state appraisers to follow the federal process even though this is not a federal project. If they won’t accept that- they can go to court to decide. Most of these people are not concerned about the money as much as they aren’t in favor of the project for some reasons. There were over 20 parcels total and only 4 are left. None of these involve closing entrances or anything like that. This will be a big benefit to the local community when done. Commissioners approved getting the documents to Baudendistel to start the efforts to secure the final properties. (Eminent domain?)
Listerman spoke to Mr. Irwin again about Bridge 34 ROW needed. This has been shelved since 2004 and because the bridge is in dire need of replacement. Listerman asked to get the paperwork to Baudendistel to start the process of acquiring the ROW as negotiations are going nowhere. If they don’t replace the bridge they will have to close the bridge ultimately. Funding is all in place from Council. This is just a sliver of property and not near the house. Commissioners approved getting the document s to Baudendistel to start the efforts to secure the final property. (Eminent domain?)
Tim Grieve said FEMA allowed $322,861.21 and $242,142.01 for West Laughery and Hogan Hill respectively which are 80/20 projects. Commissioners approved him going to Council to approve the 20%.
North Dearborn could be piggy backed with the above company doing the FEMA work to get a little better price for estimate of $150,000. There is signage to warn about the slip. It keeps getting worse. They are going to relight the sign. They have to rebuild the existing berm that is completely eroding away. This one is NOT 80/20. Commissioners approved him going to Council for this money.
Weisberg Road Resurfacing Project- 5.38 miles- will take $ 850,000. This includes ditching, lines etc. This goes from SR 48 to Five Points. Small culverts replaced as well. Some are already done. Could add 2.5 Lake Tambo and just under a mile of Benning and then the total will be $1.3 million. Grieve is also working on chip seal program. He’s trying to find some used equipment.
Tom Harris approached the highway dept. from Sunman Dearborn Schools- they want to give them the 3 acre property at Miller and Lawrenceville Road plus the building. Grieve wants it a satellite for salt etc. Baudendistel will talk to Frank Kramer- their attorney to see what this is about.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- $20,000 for St, Leon-and Moores Hill $40,000 for EMS units approved.
Minutes approved Feb 7, Mar 6. Claims approved. One is about getting a fax for use at home when on call. Baudendistel said that prosecutors and judges all have them at home. Pennington wants to see a policy on this. She doesn’t want to tell them how to run your county- and Hughes said it’s everybody’s county.
Moores Hill and the tax sale certificate- she has the exact procedure down. Our attorney needs to meet with Moores Hill attorney to have like resolutions made. Then they can sign them and the certificate and they can begin their process. Baudendistel will meet with Watson from Moores Hill.
Kelso township trustee resigned and was independent and Dave Alig will accept the appointment. Commissioners approved him as trustee. Since the trustee was Independent , the commissioners appoint this- it is to finish out the term of about 3 years. Mailing address will be changed and the bank is UCB so that is still OK. There will have to be an audit of change of hands for the bank account by SBOA and will cost extra. Council will need to be notified of this- and Pennington will do that.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- none
COUNTY COORDINATOR: Teresa Randall- thanked the commissioners for appointing her. This is her 10th day. She thanked them for answering her questions. She noted also flags at half mast for the passing of former Judge Anthony C Meyer.
Overview of project updates:
Hoosier Square move- just facilitating all the work done before. They also have RQAW and Seifert on this. They still have money left there. It looks like they will come in at budget.
Working on signage and April 4 meeting to plan move for April 14th. They will be using Community Corrections to help. Getting ADA compliance set up, especially the ramp outside. They have not finished the storm drain in the parking lot. She will meet with RQAW and others from L-bg to find a cost effective answer to this.
Trying to combine the gas meters into one also in the Hoosier Square Building. She also will get one mailing address for that with the post office. (or check Planning office)
Shumway- Votaw demolition project- $119,000 in L-bg budget for this and they want this done. Mario Todd handled this last year so he will handle this so they don’t reinvent the wheel here. There will be issues with fill and grading to get the parking lot created. Mario suggested we need to work with our own county surveyor to get this done- but she thinks we may need our own design firm as the $119,000 seems like a tight budget for even the demolition alone. Listerman was asked if they could do this in house. He said we’d need drawings down to get the drainage right and not affects the neighbors. Permits need to be acquired with the city of Lawrenceburg too. We could get one of our small local firms to help with the geotech work etc. Two contracts- one for demo and one for parking lot and drainage. He thinks a geotech firm is needed so we know what’s in there. A little money up front can save money on the backside. Utilities need to be modified also. Randall will come back to commissioners with estimates. Hughes suggested checking with Art Wenzel too in surveyor office for his expertise. Gravel will be on the lot first prior to asphalt and lighting issues.
Jail expansion project- Council approved RFP funds to hire construction manager. There are only 5-6 IN firms that have jail management experience. She suggested they open that up so they could get more options for management firms. They still have to have experience in a similar project in scope, size, etc. Hughes will let the other commissioners decide this as he is still getting information on the jail. McHenry and Orschell feel it needs to move forward. Both approved over Hughes’s NAY.
Ewbank had been working on statistical info from jail etc. This was to get to the public- Should she continue to move forward on this? She presumes she should- just wanted their direction. Hughes said that it’s important to get stat to public no matter if you are for or against the jail. She will proceed with that.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry said Community Corrections can’t do Jamison trash p/u as it is a safety issue for them.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Teresa Randall- Adm. Said they will need security in the Hoosier Square building so there will be additional costs there of about $20,000 – they will need additional training of 40 hours so they can carry a taser and firearm. She will go to Council for that. It was brought up at budget hearings, but not approved then. Sheriff Kreinhop sharpened his pencil and this is bare bones. Approved to go to Council.
Whiskey City Metal Sales- Tanya Burdette and Mr. Schinkle -Looking for sponsorship for a grant- metal industry business of over 40 years combined business. Our goal is to buy equipment to roll their own metal. Nearest competitor is 150 miles away. They produce for pole barns, and local vendors, Lowes, Gilmour, etc. Projected to have 10 employees in addition to the two of them. They are locals. She is the manager side and he is the production. Whiskey City Metal Sales is their name. They are looking for a letter of support for the traditional grant from Lawrenceburg Regional Economic Development. Commissioners approved a letter of support.
Bill Black EMA- rapid notify was tested in a recent storm- they are still working out the bugs.
PUBLIC COMMENT- none
Meeting adjourned at 11:50 AM.
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Friday, March 16, 2012
Agenda for March 20th- 9 AM Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 20, 2012
9:00 a.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 8:30 a.m. – Med Ben Appeals
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Peter Resnick, Dearborn County Hospital
Notice to Remain Independent County Hospital
2. Dearborn County Hospital Board Appointment
Robert Schroeder
3. Miller 1 Voting Location
Proposed Change to Tanner Valley Methodist Church
4. Margaret Minzner – Hardintown Water
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. United Consulting – Bridge Inspections
2. Weisburg Road Resurfacing Project
3. Other Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 20, 2012
9:00 a.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 8:30 a.m. – Med Ben Appeals
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Peter Resnick, Dearborn County Hospital
Notice to Remain Independent County Hospital
2. Dearborn County Hospital Board Appointment
Robert Schroeder
3. Miller 1 Voting Location
Proposed Change to Tanner Valley Methodist Church
4. Margaret Minzner – Hardintown Water
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. United Consulting – Bridge Inspections
2. Weisburg Road Resurfacing Project
3. Other Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI. ADJOURN
Tuesday, March 13, 2012
National Sunshine Week- March 11-17
This week is National Sunshine Week- highlighting the importance of Open Government and Freedom of Information.
Sue Brewington's experience detailed below and on the voyforum, unmoderated side of this blog, describes her recent difficulties in gathering information from Dearborn County for her son's (Dan Brewington) appeal.
In a case serious enough to set a $600,000 bond and sentence a blogger to five years in prison, you would think that the court would have transcripts for all of the hearings. A link to Dan Brewington's blog at http://danbrewington.blogspot.com/2012/03/missing-records-from-brewington-case.html
If this link doesn't work- go to www.danbrewington.blogspot.com
Sue Brewington's experience detailed below and on the voyforum, unmoderated side of this blog, describes her recent difficulties in gathering information from Dearborn County for her son's (Dan Brewington) appeal.
In a case serious enough to set a $600,000 bond and sentence a blogger to five years in prison, you would think that the court would have transcripts for all of the hearings. A link to Dan Brewington's blog at http://danbrewington.blogspot.com/2012/03/missing-records-from-brewington-case.html
If this link doesn't work- go to www.danbrewington.blogspot.com
Monday, March 12, 2012
Statement from the Indiana State Health Commissioner
Statement from the Indiana State Health Commissioner released March 9, 2012
Indiana legislators have made history today by passing the Indiana statewide smoke-free air law. It’s a significant action and a leap forward that places Indiana within national public health recommendations for reducing the usage of tobacco within our Hoosier population. Though there will always be more we can do, we have an important tool in our arsenal to protect Hoosiers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke throughout our state.
Gregory N. Larkin, MD, FAAFP, FACOEM
Indiana State Health Commissioner
Indiana legislators have made history today by passing the Indiana statewide smoke-free air law. It’s a significant action and a leap forward that places Indiana within national public health recommendations for reducing the usage of tobacco within our Hoosier population. Though there will always be more we can do, we have an important tool in our arsenal to protect Hoosiers from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke throughout our state.
Gregory N. Larkin, MD, FAAFP, FACOEM
Indiana State Health Commissioner
Tuesday, March 06, 2012
6 March 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
6 March 2012 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator (see below for Administrator appointment)
OLD BUSINESS:
Appointments- County Farm- County farm board was dissolved at their last meeting, per Orschell. Earl Dawson and Board members want the 4H to have a home forever on County farm if they choose. Park Board has county Farm now per Baudendistel. He wants to see a copy of the memorandum with County Farm to see what it says. No appointment necessary as the board no longer exists.
Sponsorship/Letters of Support for Grants for Local Businesses- Hughes is willing to write the letter of support for Starlight Reception Hall to Lawrenceburg as long as they are not involved in the grant writing or have any legal part of this. The county does not want the administrative duties either. Commissioners agreed to write the letter before the March 25 deadline.
DCRSD- Appointment- Orschell says Renihan has board meeting later this month and they will bring a name to us after that. Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator Appointment- Hughes said they had over 100 applications and commissioners interviewed 9 of them. Hughes wanted Teresa- (Terry) Randall as county administrator. McHenry motioned for Randall as Administrator. Orschell won’t 2nd as his pick is Bill Ewbank. Hughes 2nded it. Approved. Gayle Pennington will contactf Ms Teresa Randall and tell her she’s been appointed as the new county administrator.
Cathy Dwyer- Support and Advocacy Services – Clothesline Display on April 26th at the Courthouse Lawn- from rape crisis center. This gives voice to violence against women. A tribute to courage of women everywhere. The T-shirts of the victims healing process is what they hang. April 12- Take back the Night at the Tate St Adult center with a speaker and refreshments. They have more than 50 shirts they hang. Approved. McHenry thanked her for her community work. She said that Dearborn County SCU and the local police are the best at working to end violence. Approved for the clothesline project.
Hoosier Square Update and Change Orders – Orshell presented - $ 11, 518.19- new carpet coming out of Eric Hartman’s maintenance budget. $625.15 is a credit back. Completed April 11th on schedule. Orschell said depts want to move the April 14-15 weekend and have inmates help. He wants to have a dept head meeting on April 4 at 10 AM to get everyone on the same page. Commissioners will be there and they will advertise this. Orschell will get the new administrator on board with this project and the Votaw and Shumway agreement. Baudendistel has the interlocal agreement that transfers this to the county finally. Votaw got it to him from the Lawrenceburg. Approved. Commissioners approved the change orders also. [NOTE: What was it that they signed about a year ago on this deal with Lawrenceburg?]
Chamber of Commerce- administrative contract- already approved by Council per Pennington. Commissioners approved the contract for $25,000- the same amount as previous years. The county’s only expense in this is the $25,000 for the Redevelopment Commission. The CVTB pays for an additional amount in this contract also from their innkeeper’s tax.
Bill Black- EMA Director- Proclamation for Severe Awareness Week- commissioners signed the proclamation for March 11-18th. They will repeat drills etc. like last week. Black took the command truck to Marysville as it was requested. They passed 4 areas hit hard on the way. Lambert from Greendale was willing to send people as was Fortner from Dillsboro. They are not requesting any more donations of goods- just money to Red Cross now. Pennington said to keep in mind our GIS for some of this also.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer- Todd Listerman is at Purdue- so report from Tim Grieve. He said he told council about slip on North Dearborn hill and they are OK to fund this. He said this is more a “have to” project. He also said we need to get a program set up on paving and chip seal. Orschell said we need to look at the cost differences on these too. Grieve told them Weisberg is the worst road in the county, Hughes said we should send you to Council to get this one project done. Grieve said we have trouble plowing it and it is a series of patches. He will look at it for May council meeting- first he’ll bring it to Commissioners first with numbers. Can’t use chip seal on Weisberg- chip seal is used on better roads.
Marlene Underwood- Animal Control truck is completed and is in Texas. Smith Traveler transport in Oklahoma can bring it here for $1200. McHenry said as long as he doesn’t bring anything else back from Texas. He does not require any money up front. He is insured. References checked out. She has $1800 left in the grant- so this is covered. Commissioners approved.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- minutes from Feb 25th signed. Claims signed.
Pennington said the commissioners are the owner of the tax sale certificate for the Moores Hill property discussed last month. Commissioners can assign this to another political subdivision. Then they have 120 days to wait. Moores Hill will have to release their sewer lien on this. The IRS has one for $1200. $7698.37 of taxes would have to be written off by commissioners. This will be Sparta township revenue that Moores Hill loses. Moores Hill had a conflict with tonight’s meeting time. If this gets settled this will get no new taxes paid as it’s going to be tax free as Moores Hill’s property. McHenry and Orschell both agreed that they don’t like to lose the taxes- but in its current condition it is also a safety hazard. Commissioners will get Ms Emery ( Clerk Treasurer) and Moores Hill to the next meeting to decide this. Baudendistel has been in contact with John Watson- the Moores Hill lawyer. Pennington will have tax numbers for how this affects the school there too.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- nothing more.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry talked to Phil Weaver about Miller 1 Precinct to see the affects and he will mail something to the voters out there.
Per McHenry, Bill Ewbank had requested to keep his cell phone- which is of no value per McHenry and Verizon. They will get him the necessary forms and then he assumes the liability of it.
Orschell said opening for Kelso township trustee per Jake Hoog, Democrat Chairman. The current one resigned and he was an Independent. Hoog said David Alig ( has a Shell Station up there) is willing- and Orschell will talk to him to confirm if he’s willing. Commissioners get to appoint the replacement. The current trust resigned Friday via email. Tabled until next meeting.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none
PUBLIC COMMENT-Don Albert and Jeff Smith of Bright. They want to bring the trash and litter problems along the main roads in the county. They see it along Jamison, Stateline, and North Dearborn. They have talked to Grieve in Highway and Orschell. They realize it’s hard to get it collected safely. He said it makes the county look really bad. They may see about getting inmate help. They want the commissioners to consider and formulate a plan to fix the problem. Smith collected 55 bags of trash in ½ mile on Jamison. Also a gas grill and tires etc. Commissioners thanked them for their effort. Orschell will talk to them after the meeting also.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Present: Jeff Hughes, President, Tom Orschell, and Shane McHenry
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
ABSENT: Bill Ewbank, Acting County Administrator (see below for Administrator appointment)
OLD BUSINESS:
Appointments- County Farm- County farm board was dissolved at their last meeting, per Orschell. Earl Dawson and Board members want the 4H to have a home forever on County farm if they choose. Park Board has county Farm now per Baudendistel. He wants to see a copy of the memorandum with County Farm to see what it says. No appointment necessary as the board no longer exists.
Sponsorship/Letters of Support for Grants for Local Businesses- Hughes is willing to write the letter of support for Starlight Reception Hall to Lawrenceburg as long as they are not involved in the grant writing or have any legal part of this. The county does not want the administrative duties either. Commissioners agreed to write the letter before the March 25 deadline.
DCRSD- Appointment- Orschell says Renihan has board meeting later this month and they will bring a name to us after that. Tabled.
NEW BUSINESS:
County Administrator Appointment- Hughes said they had over 100 applications and commissioners interviewed 9 of them. Hughes wanted Teresa- (Terry) Randall as county administrator. McHenry motioned for Randall as Administrator. Orschell won’t 2nd as his pick is Bill Ewbank. Hughes 2nded it. Approved. Gayle Pennington will contactf Ms Teresa Randall and tell her she’s been appointed as the new county administrator.
Cathy Dwyer- Support and Advocacy Services – Clothesline Display on April 26th at the Courthouse Lawn- from rape crisis center. This gives voice to violence against women. A tribute to courage of women everywhere. The T-shirts of the victims healing process is what they hang. April 12- Take back the Night at the Tate St Adult center with a speaker and refreshments. They have more than 50 shirts they hang. Approved. McHenry thanked her for her community work. She said that Dearborn County SCU and the local police are the best at working to end violence. Approved for the clothesline project.
Hoosier Square Update and Change Orders – Orshell presented - $ 11, 518.19- new carpet coming out of Eric Hartman’s maintenance budget. $625.15 is a credit back. Completed April 11th on schedule. Orschell said depts want to move the April 14-15 weekend and have inmates help. He wants to have a dept head meeting on April 4 at 10 AM to get everyone on the same page. Commissioners will be there and they will advertise this. Orschell will get the new administrator on board with this project and the Votaw and Shumway agreement. Baudendistel has the interlocal agreement that transfers this to the county finally. Votaw got it to him from the Lawrenceburg. Approved. Commissioners approved the change orders also. [NOTE: What was it that they signed about a year ago on this deal with Lawrenceburg?]
Chamber of Commerce- administrative contract- already approved by Council per Pennington. Commissioners approved the contract for $25,000- the same amount as previous years. The county’s only expense in this is the $25,000 for the Redevelopment Commission. The CVTB pays for an additional amount in this contract also from their innkeeper’s tax.
Bill Black- EMA Director- Proclamation for Severe Awareness Week- commissioners signed the proclamation for March 11-18th. They will repeat drills etc. like last week. Black took the command truck to Marysville as it was requested. They passed 4 areas hit hard on the way. Lambert from Greendale was willing to send people as was Fortner from Dillsboro. They are not requesting any more donations of goods- just money to Red Cross now. Pennington said to keep in mind our GIS for some of this also.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT: Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer- Todd Listerman is at Purdue- so report from Tim Grieve. He said he told council about slip on North Dearborn hill and they are OK to fund this. He said this is more a “have to” project. He also said we need to get a program set up on paving and chip seal. Orschell said we need to look at the cost differences on these too. Grieve told them Weisberg is the worst road in the county, Hughes said we should send you to Council to get this one project done. Grieve said we have trouble plowing it and it is a series of patches. He will look at it for May council meeting- first he’ll bring it to Commissioners first with numbers. Can’t use chip seal on Weisberg- chip seal is used on better roads.
Marlene Underwood- Animal Control truck is completed and is in Texas. Smith Traveler transport in Oklahoma can bring it here for $1200. McHenry said as long as he doesn’t bring anything else back from Texas. He does not require any money up front. He is insured. References checked out. She has $1800 left in the grant- so this is covered. Commissioners approved.
AUDITOR: Gayle Pennington- minutes from Feb 25th signed. Claims signed.
Pennington said the commissioners are the owner of the tax sale certificate for the Moores Hill property discussed last month. Commissioners can assign this to another political subdivision. Then they have 120 days to wait. Moores Hill will have to release their sewer lien on this. The IRS has one for $1200. $7698.37 of taxes would have to be written off by commissioners. This will be Sparta township revenue that Moores Hill loses. Moores Hill had a conflict with tonight’s meeting time. If this gets settled this will get no new taxes paid as it’s going to be tax free as Moores Hill’s property. McHenry and Orschell both agreed that they don’t like to lose the taxes- but in its current condition it is also a safety hazard. Commissioners will get Ms Emery ( Clerk Treasurer) and Moores Hill to the next meeting to decide this. Baudendistel has been in contact with John Watson- the Moores Hill lawyer. Pennington will have tax numbers for how this affects the school there too.
ATTORNEY: Andy Baudendistel- nothing more.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- McHenry talked to Phil Weaver about Miller 1 Precinct to see the affects and he will mail something to the voters out there.
Per McHenry, Bill Ewbank had requested to keep his cell phone- which is of no value per McHenry and Verizon. They will get him the necessary forms and then he assumes the liability of it.
Orschell said opening for Kelso township trustee per Jake Hoog, Democrat Chairman. The current one resigned and he was an Independent. Hoog said David Alig ( has a Shell Station up there) is willing- and Orschell will talk to him to confirm if he’s willing. Commissioners get to appoint the replacement. The current trust resigned Friday via email. Tabled until next meeting.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none
PUBLIC COMMENT-Don Albert and Jeff Smith of Bright. They want to bring the trash and litter problems along the main roads in the county. They see it along Jamison, Stateline, and North Dearborn. They have talked to Grieve in Highway and Orschell. They realize it’s hard to get it collected safely. He said it makes the county look really bad. They may see about getting inmate help. They want the commissioners to consider and formulate a plan to fix the problem. Smith collected 55 bags of trash in ½ mile on Jamison. Also a gas grill and tires etc. Commissioners thanked them for their effort. Orschell will talk to them after the meeting also.
Meeting adjourned at 7:15 PM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
Friday, March 02, 2012
Sunman Dearborn Board Ousts Vice Principal Steven Deutsch
Register Publications website has the story by Chandra Mattingly and will have more details in the March 6th Journal Press paper.
http://www.thedcregister.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3329:s-d-board-ousts-deutsch&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=44
http://www.thedcregister.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=3329:s-d-board-ousts-deutsch&catid=1:latest-news&Itemid=44
Thursday, March 01, 2012
Agenda for March 6th Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting
AGENDA
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 6, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Appointments – County Farm
2. Sponsorship/Letters of Support for Grants for local business
3. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Administrator Appointment
2. Cathy Dwyer – Support and Advocacy Services / Clothesline Display
3. Hoosier Square Update & Change Orders
4. Chamber of Commerce – Administrative Contract
5. Bill Black, EMA Director – Proclamation for Severe Weather Awareness Week
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI. ADJOURN
DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 6, 2012
6:00 p.m., Commissioners Room
County Administration Building
215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. OLD BUSINESS
1. Appointments – County Farm
2. Sponsorship/Letters of Support for Grants for local business
3. DCRSD – Appointment
IV. NEW BUSINESS
1. Administrator Appointment
2. Cathy Dwyer – Support and Advocacy Services / Clothesline Display
3. Hoosier Square Update & Change Orders
4. Chamber of Commerce – Administrative Contract
5. Bill Black, EMA Director – Proclamation for Severe Weather Awareness Week
V. HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT- Todd Listerman
1. Updates
VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1. Claims/Minutes
VII. ATTORNEY - Andy Baudendistel
VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS
IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION
X. PUBLIC COMMENT
XI. ADJOURN
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