28 June 2021 Dearborn County Plan Commission Meeting Notes

 28 June 2021 Dearborn County Plan Commission Meeting Notes

Present: Dennis Kraus, Jr., Chairman, Russell Beiersdorfer, John Hawley, Mark Lehman, Jake Hoog, Jim Thatcher. Joe Vogel arrived at 8:15 PM after the Solar Energy discussion ended. 

ABSENT: Eric Lang, and Dan Lansing

Also Present: Mark McCormack, Plan Director,  Nicole Daily, Zoning Administrator, and Andy Baudendistel, Attorney.

Baudendistel read the Title VI statement as legally required.

ACTION ON MINUTES: Feb 22 minutes approved. 

OLD BUSINESS: none

NEW BUSINESS: none

ADMINISTRATIVE: To review and discuss proposed ordinance amendments to the Dearborn County Zoning and Subdivision Control Ordinance, and to discuss other administrative items including updates related to Planning and Zoning staff activities and projects

McCormack presented the Draft text for article 19 on Solar Energy Systems. It has been on the website as well. Purpose and Intent section was revised to be consistent with the sections of the code. 

Definitions were added to on the solar energy systems from the end of the article They have small. medium, and large so that they can have fees that relate to the size of the solar farm. small is 2 acres or less, medium is 2-20 acres, and large is greater than 20 acres.

Solar energy systems are SES A and SES C. A stands for Accessory ones and C is for Commercial. 

Changed the distances from SES participating homes from the site. Discussion on the fencing types such as high tensile and heights like 6 ft that are wildlife friendly by leaving openings at bottom for small animals. Buffer yards of natural vegetation to reduce the view from non- participating residential uses, also for road frontage area where the non- participator is across the road. These areas  should be held to similar standards as for storage areas. 

Noise portion was addressed for the panels and substations. They want to manage the noise level from 40 to 55 decibels depending on a quiet rural area ( 40) versus a quiet urban area ( 55) for example. This is for a sustained level noise. 

Safety and security plan has to be submitted for emergency service providers. They may have to provide necessary training services to the local emergency service providers. Financial guarantee includes a 20% contingency for unforeseen expenses.

There is an expert funding in regard to the application into an escrow account. Also have bonds to be sure things are maintained. 

Thatcher noted that there is potential revenue to the county from these sites. McCormack to check on this and economic development agreements. 

This will be discussed further at the July meeting before it goes to the county commissioners.

McCormack has the legal ad in the local paper for the workshops for Tuesday July 20th from noon-2 on LHS gym and the 2nd one is in the evening in St Leon Legion Post 464 from 6-8 PM. The maps are on the planning website home page on the county website. The facilities are not charging the county. They will discuss the results at the July meeting after the workshops. He will also get it to the Beacon which comes out after this and Eagle radio and WRBI for the northern part of the county.

Meeting adjourned at 8:33 PM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

DEARBORN COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA

 DEARBORN COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION AGENDA 

Monday, June 28th, 2021 7:00 P.M. 

*Location: Henry Dearborn Meeting Room; Dearborn County Government Center

 A. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 

B. ROLL CALL 

C. ACTION ON MINUTES 

D. OLD BUSINESS – NONE TO BE RE-OPENED 

E. NEW BUSINESS – NONE 

F. ADMINISTRATIVE 

To review and discuss proposed ordinance amendments the Dearborn County Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Control Ordinance, and to discuss other administrative items—including updates related to Planning & Zoning staff activities and projects. 

Financial Guarantee Updates

15 JUNE 2021 DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTES

 15 JUNE 2021 DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTES

Present: Jim Thatcher, President, Art Little, and Rick Probst

Also present: Connie Fromhold, Auditor, Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, and Sue Hayden, Administrator

TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE was read by Baudendistel as legally required.

OLD BUSINESS- none

ADMINISTRATOR – Sue Hayden- Signature for Lease Renewal - COVID 19 testing facility- Health Dept is renting the old bank building on Wilson Creek Road. Wants an extension for $6,000 total for 6 months. This is grant money and so no money from the county required. Baudendistel reviewed the lease again. Ohio County is included. Apprved and signed.  

AUDITOR – Connie Fromhold  -Claims/Payroll - Thatcher noted that Probst thoroughly reviews all the claims prior to them signing - Approved. June 1st Minutes approved.

Grants - Health Dept. - COVID 19 testing - continuing grant $50,000 each for Dearborn and Oho Counties-  approved.

Immunization Grant renewal- $78,123 for Health Dept. Approved

ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel- nothing tonight.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Probst- This is the last meeting before July 4- wish everyone  safe holiday. Hope people come to understand the meaning of Independence Day.

Little- Also remember our forefather’s sacrifice along with the celebrities.

Thatcher- Continue to see COVID numbers looking good and out Health Dept has done an excellent job managing it. 

LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- none

PUBLIC COMMENT- none

RECESS for about 5 minutes until 5:15 PM

NEW BUSINESS

PUBLIC HEARING- with Sunman Dearborn School Corporation regarding CDBG (Community Development Block Grant) - to begin at 5:15 PM as advertised on Blight Clearance Program- Comments and Questions from the Public- no one commented or questioned.Closed Public Hearing. 

Baudendistel presented the resolution to submit a grant application and SDSC is matching the  funds in the amount of $52,080. Nicole Daily and Susan Craig (SEIRPC) were present for this as well as Mike Perleberg and Dr. Andrew Jackson. Approved by Commissioners. They also signed a letter of support for this grant application from the Commissions. 

5687 North Dearborn Road is the school site for demolition. They signed the letter stating that this was a priority for public safety. There is a disclosure report that had to be signed. They also needed legal counsel to sign off on this. 

ADJOURN- 5:30 PM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

AGENDA June 15th Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting

 AGENDA

DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

 June 15, 2021 

5:00 p.m., Commissioners Room

County Administration Building

165 Mary Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE

VI. OLD BUSINESS 

 

V. NEW BUSINESS

1.  PUBLIC HEARING w/Sunman Dearborn Community School Corp. 

REGARDING CDBG GRANT (Advertised to begin at 5:15 pm)

• Open Public Hearing on Blight Clearance Program
• Comments and Questions from the Public
• Close Public Hearing

VI. ADMINISTRATOR – Sue Hayden

1.  Signature for Lease Renewal – COVID19 Testing Facility

VII. AUDITOR – Connie Fromhold

1.  Claims/Payroll/Minutes

2.  Grants – Health Department 

1.  COVID19 Testing (continuing grant)

2.  Immunization Grant Renewal

VIII. ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel

IX. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

X. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION

XI. PUBLIC COMMENT

XII. ADJOURN

AGENDA DEARBORN COUNTY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JUNE 8TH, 2021

 AGENDA

DEARBORN COUNTY COUNCIL

TUESDAY, JUNE 8^TH, 2021 @ 9:00AM

HENRY DEARBORN ROOM

DEARBORN COUNTY GOVERNMENT CENTER

165 MARY ST, LAWRENCEBURG, INDIANA 

CALL TO ORDER- 

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE- 

TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE-

SOLID WASTE- $17,068 

HIGHWAY- Transfer $100,000 from Transportation Infrastructure to Bridge #108

SHERIFF- Jon Winkler- $25,000

AUDITOR- Minutes

PUBLIC COMMENT

ADJOURN

1 June 2021 DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTES

 1 June 2021 DEARBORN COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING NOTES

Present: Jim Thatcher, President, Art Little, and Rick Probst

Also present: Connie Fromhold, Auditor, Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, and Sue Hayden, Administrator

TITLE VI STATEMENT FOR COMPLIANCE was read by Baudendistel as legally required.

OLD BUSINESS- none

NEW BUSINESS - see below under attorney

ADMINISTRATOR – Sue Hayden

INDOT LPA Final Contract for Bridge #108 Harrison Brookville Road Project- (Sue presenting for  Hwy Engineer Todd Listerman- who is celebrating his wedding anniversary. Congrats to them.) This gives $2,792,852 ( our 80% return) back. $698,213 is what we paid. approved and signed electronically.

AUDITOR – Connie Fromhold  -Claims/Payroll and May 18th Minutes approved

Grant- Health Dept. requesting  $2895 to have COVID Vaccine Clinic at County Fairgrounds- and food incentives. Approved. 

ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel- Proclamation  updated protocol for COVID due to Governor’s change of requirements this weekend. Mask mandate for state govt buildings will be lifted except for congregate buildings like jails will be lifted. Masks are encouraged still. Dearborn County Law Enforcement Center and Juvenile Detention Center and COVID testing facilities still need masks. Strongly encouraged all children 12 and older to be vaccinated. 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Probst- still promoting getting vaccinated.

Little- Memorial Day - thanking the veterans and when you see a vet thank you for your service.And they thanked Probst.

Thatcher- The fear that we won’t go back to normal  seems to be low as people get used to no masks. Hope we don’t have to do masks again.

LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION- Chief of Harrison Fire Dept- want to meet with Commissioners for a 1 year contract with a 5% increment. Previously it was a 3 year with 3% increases. There is a lot of development going on in the 52 Corridor. They might have to expand also to accommodate the extra homes and commercial planned in their area. Dry Fork/New Haven is building up. There is a separate agreement on mutual aid. $19,000 is a fire contract with Harrison Township. All EMS runs get 4-5 paramedics. There is a board set up that includes the full board of commissioners. Andy Baudendistel suggested that only one be on the board as 2 or more constitutes a meeting that should be public.  

PUBLIC COMMENT- none

ADJOURN- 9:20 AM 

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township