2 September 2014
Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes
Present: Shane McHenry, President, Art Little, and Kevin
Lynch
Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Teresa Randall, County
Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.
OLD BUSINESS:
Vacancy on Miller
Township Board- Art Little said that Jim Thatcher will do it now that he is
retired from IRS. Approved. McHenry joked
about being on board until he said IRS.
Request to Support
State to Cover Various Therapies for Veterans- Baudendistel said that had
read resolution last time. The therapy is hyperbaric oxygen for TBI and PTSD.
Approved the resolution.
NEW BUSINESS:
2015 Harrison
Contract- Chief Hursong- this is to reimburse Harrison for Fire/EMS
Protection. There is a $10,000 reduction as agreed to previously. Harrison
wants that corridor to develop as well. They have helped with sewer and water
service. Randall said it was a testament to Harrison wanting to partner with
us- keeping fees low. Lynch thanked them for being great neighbors.
Baudendistel reviewed it already. Cost is $107,493 for EMS- signed. Randall
said that Hursong was instrumental in getting Whitewater Mills covered and a
HAZMAT plan. They were really thinking of all the safety issues.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT:
Todd Listerman, Highway Engineer
Bridge Inspection Contract-between INDOT and the county to
reimburse the county $184,800 which is 80% of our contracted amount.
Commissioners approved the contract.
Change Order Bridge #8 Johnson Creek box beam type project-
7 change orders-all for guardrail removal $8387.50. The contract is
under-running the total cost so this is OK.
Change Order – Removal of Asbestos on Bridge 55 for a house
that had to be removed. This is Colllier Ridge Bridge. Cost is $9039.10. This
is covered 80/20. Approved.
They will be closing Stateline to do slip replacement and there will be community corrections
working to get the trash out of there.
Striping starts when rain stops.
Rohe- Wilson Creek and Cole Lane paving weather permitting
.
EMA- Bill Black-
Proclamation for September as Preparedness Month- said that they also work well
with Harrison – as they helped with the incident this morning on the
Whitewater. Commissioners signed the
proclamation. Getting Emergency preparedness kits in homes, businesses, and schools. Little said that Bright Lions fill 5 gal
buckets for classrooms possibly. Water, flashlights, portable radio, etc. Need
at least 72 hours of coverage in your kit. Also get a plan set up. Black has
sample kits for groups to look at and copy.
$15,000 grant to rewrite their emergency plan required for
federal disaster money. Baudendistel
wants 25% up front and 75% on completion. They are contracting with Indiana
University to do this. $3750 up front and $11,250 on completion. They will have
3 meetings and will work with GIS also for info. Approved and signed.
Lynch asked Black about mutual aid agreements with other
counties in KY. He has not done a lot with Hamilton County as they have run
into a stalemate there. Campbell County is already agreed. Boone County is
still talking- one of the issues being water rescue coordination. Lynch said he
will see judge executive Gary Moore from over there at an event.
Rick Probst- County Clerk-( added to agenda) Grant request- to be reimbursed, $2598.10- for magnified readers in the poll
places. These are required by law. Approved. Handicapped voters who cannot
stand will require a table to pull wheelchair up for. Little said that they (judges) used to help
them individually at the polls in prior years. Probst said that iIt is discouraged
now to have someone read to them. They want them to have privacy and do as much
as they can on their own. Ballots ordered and moving forward for Nov election.
ADMINISTRATOR:
Teresa Randall- some emt units have asked about basic emt class up to $250.
They want to know if they can use this for advanced class. It is first come –
first served. Total budget for year is $4000.Baudendistel- remembered that they
had this discussion for the bridge class when this first started. Tabled to
check the original resolution.
County is testing the website and some departments are
lagging behind in getting their content up. Hayden and she are going out
helping each dept get trained. Randall on vacation- will miss next meeting but
hopes to have roll out for Commissioners.
Courthouse Annex- she is looking at additional
drawings for courthouse annex, she was up there last week. Looking at cost
reduction and looking at additional options.
AUDITOR: Gayle
Pennington- Aug 19 minutes approved. Claims approved.
ATTORNEY: Andy
Baudendistel:
Presentation of Animal Control Resolution Signed at last
meeting- authorizing entering into all
the other citoes and towns wanting to be covered.
Ordinance for Animal Control Fine Schedule -working out
kinks and individuals can pay a fine within 2 weeks and prevents cost of Baudendistel
filing to collect and it costs $141 in court costs. The fine is to be paid to
Animal Control. First thru third offenses in a 12 month period. Max would be $1000. This schedule keeps things
uniform. Council also has to approve this. C infractions start at $25. $1000
ones are for vicious dogs and interfering with Animal Control when handling a
case, etc. The fines are to help with expense of Animal Control Enforcement.
Approved.
Definitive Agreement
Between Lawrenceburg and Dearborn County for SCU (Special Crimes Unit) Building-
this will be the agreement with how the money will be distributed- escrow
agreement with UCB bank. Nothing drawn out of escrow Mayor of Law’bg or a
Commissioner will be on a board to settle disputes. City will own and county
will lease for $1 or $10 a year. MCHENRY
ABSTAINS FOM ALL DISCUSSION OR VOTE. No discussion. Approved by two other Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS-
Lynch- Health Dept employee Bob Skidmore retired after 24 years. It
reiterated the dedication and service of some employees. Lynch also thanked the
website committee as there are some new things to interact with. Thanked
Auditor and her staff to prepping for the budget hearings. That week sets the
tone for the coming year. Also congratulated $218,000 grant to Shelton and
Building dept to work on blighted properties. McCormack also helped get that
grant. It is tremendous to see employees get involved and get this help. Justin
Stephens – from Senator Coats office will be here at 11AM Wednesday for issues
we have.
Little said Region 9 was impressed that we had gotten out
application in so early. McCormack also said there is more money available as
others have not applied.
McHenry- also thanked auditor and council for difficult job
with cutting budget. Also keep Penny Schroeder in thoughts and prayer as her
husband passed away. She was instrumental in Animanl Control and PAWS alliance.
LATE ARRIVAL
INFORMATION- Celeste Calvitto- Bright Beacon- wanted more info on how to do
the roadside cleanup- as they have volunteers. McHenry wanted to be sure the
citizens were in a safer location for liability issues. She also brought up a form used for the
Whitewater River Cleanup
PUBLIC COMMENT- Kathy
Scott- lives on Barber Road- and asked about the issues regarding the flour
mills project and the potential for fire and ems being able to handle it. Sure
that the silo is state of the art and wanted to be sure that we are prepared
for any problems. This silo contains chlorine gas as that is what it is
bleached with. They have to keep large amounts on site. The emissions are
negligible in the processing- but the storage is the potential issue. A fire
here would be a huge issue. She thinks the county would benefit from having a
committee that devises a plan for this silo. Who will bear the cost of the fire
dept? Would the silo owner’s insurance
bear any cost? She said looking at IDEM site would give the info. McHenry said
that he agrees- and Aurora does this with theirs. We also have agreements with
Cincinnati. He will definitely make sure that is what is going on and is sure
that Harrison’s chief is already checking on this. She hopes the plan can be
shared with the community. She also said that you can look up silo fires
online. Lynch said that Whitewater Mills has been working with the fire and ems
on this. He appreciates Scott bringing it to their attention.
Meeting adjourned at 9:45 AM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
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