20 February 2018 DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTES
Present: Shane McHenry, President, Art Little, and Jim Thatcher
Also present: Connie Fromhold for Auditor, Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, and Sue Hayden, Administrator
Gayle Pennington former Auditor (now Clerk) was present also.
TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE was read by Baudendistel as legally required.
OLD BUSINESS
Re-establish Cum Capital Development Rates - McHenry said they researched this and talked to Council. This rate has a lot to do with the sheriff’s office and he thinks he shouldn’t push something that would possibly benefit him in the future should he become sheriff. Thatcher said he had researched it also. There is a rate currently in place that has been allowed to decrease for the last 10 years. Taking into consideration the homestead exemptions with $100,000 of property she was paying $7 on this - this would raise it to $4 more on that section. He thinks it would be smart to re-establish the rate. Little agreed. He noted that he said they were borrowing that money out of the gaming fund and we should re-establish it. They are in favor of having a public hearing on March 20th for this. Current rate is .0151 and it can go to a top rate of .0333. March 20th meeting will start early at 6 PM but this item will be further down the agenda to allow public time to show up.
Animal Control Ordinance Amendment- Baudendistel- changed sections that defined the structure required outside for dogs. And it also added tethering regulations of an appropriate nature. Dogs left unattended on other properties was addressed also. Public comment - none. Commissiones approved the ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
Citizens Against Substance Abuse CASA Overview- Donna Thacker- Executive Director- This is to have the commissioners approve the grants so they can submit claims. At the end of August of 2018 she is retireing and its time for new blood to come in. She said she was proud of many of the things she has accomplished. They have a scholarship program. They train new coordinators. 8 of their students have been recognized in the tri-state area. They get $100,000 in Lawrenceburg’s budget. They started SELECT- a multi-county agency- with $12,000 form Lawrenceburg to develop this. They use the same surveys to get consistent data. Recognized by DOJ and Governor’s Commission. They have done a lot of things, but she thinks it’s time to get some new energy into this to take it even further. She went on to commend Kevin Lynch as a Commissioner and his support. Amy Rose has done a lot with CASA. Not many agencies have a youth group. We do. Meth and cocaine and vaping have come back with hash oil and marijuana, while we have been looking at opioids and heroin. Thanker thanked her for her commitment and Little agreed that we have to start with the kids to help the drug problem.
McHenry said he started in 2003 and watched her build CASA up to now. We owe you a debt of gratitude for how you have worked on all this. It will get stronger- she said. Amy Rose with the student ambassadors has gone from 15 to 32 now. 8th graders come to the youth summit. The SPARK program is in the grade schools. Commissioners approved the grant.
Weather Advisory Notice from Feb 7th- Jason Sullivan EMA- asked for the yellow trayel advisory from Feb 7th to be ratified. Approved.
Several roads are closed from flooding and thinks it will be 56.1 ft but that may change with the rain expected. They will get a press release to radio WSCH so people know what is closed.
Personnel Policy Handbook Revisions- Connie Fromhold- changes will take effect as of today. Vacations and personnel days and highway drug testing and business travel reimbursement at the state rate not federal rate. McHenry- said MATRIX employees waiting one year for vacation/holidays etc. wasn’t interpreted the same especially considering the 12 hour vs. 8 hour days. All the Matrix people were there for discussion when this was decided. Approved the changes.
ADMINISTRATOR – Sue Hayden- presented for Todd Listerman- Contractors Bid FORM 96 for Public Work- Nov 2017 Community Crossing Grant for $1.6million. This is another form that has to be signed for this grant. Approved and signed.
AUDITOR – Connie Fromhold -Claims and Minutes from Feb 6th were signed.
Grant from Health Dept has to be signed for immunizations for influenza and HPV vaccines for 2018. Approved and signed. There is no county match for this.
ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel- 2 proclamations for two amazing sports events this past week after talking to Commissioner McHenry.
Proclamations for Mason Parris for 220 lb weight class winning and won 3 state championships and scholarships for wrestling at U of Mich.and also breaking an 80 ear old records for pins. Commissioners signed this
Proclamation for Nick Goepper winning silver at the 23rd Winter Olympics in South Korea and also at the bronze at the 22nd Olympics in Russia and an amazing Ambassador for Dearborn County was signed.
McHenry said there is also a freshman at South Dearborn that placed 6th at state in 120 lb class. There are others who will become outstanding sports figures in the future. There was a little competition between Baudendistel and McHenry regarding Lawrenceburg and South Dearborn athletics.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- Thatcher- excellence and commitment of these athletes is commendable.
Little- enjoy the beautiful weather and hope to have no more snow.
McHenry- Todd Listerman will have details on the fix for Lower Dillsboro Rd.
Flooding issues will be something we have to keep an eye on right now.
LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Gayle Pennington- Changes in the election budget that has been approved by Council and the state. Raises for inspectors $150, judges Dem judge is $150 repub $100, and clerks $100, and now a meal allowance. The absentee board has half day fees approved. Trying to keep voting in get. facilities. Fees for others is $50. Travel board is $50 per half day.Commissioners approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT- none
ADJOURN- 9:55 AM
Christine Brauer Mueller
Lawrenceburg Township
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