4 November 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

4 November 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

Present: Shane McHenry, President, and Art Little.

Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, and Terri Randall, Administrator (arrived late)

ABSENT: Kevin Lynch

OLD BUSINESS:

Contract with FSSA Regarding Inmate Application for Medicaid- Sheriff Kreinhop- new legislature took effect Sept 1, 2015. It’s a new program- a lot of things unforeseen at this time. Baudendistel had emailed him about personnel to oversee this program- and Kreinhop said it takes about 80% of a full time employee to oversee this program. There is NO PENALTY for not participating in the program. It could be a cost-savings. They don’t know how many other counties are participating. There is no deadline on signing the contract. McHenry wants to see what others are doing. Baudendistel said it says SHALL- not MAY- but there is no penalty for not participating. Two page presumptive application. Then a 35 page health application. Randall weighed in saying she’d checked with lobbyist- Barnes and Thornburg- to check for info on this. Baudendistel also talked about time served may be over by the time this gets approved. Tom Talbot - Dir of CMHC (Community Mental Health Center)- agreed it would be wise to table and see what others are doing. He said they also have trained Navigators for these applications- and that might be a good idea. He indicated that it might be helpful  in paying for mental health services. TABLED

RICK PROBST- County Clerk- spoke- giving election results and thanking all the highway dept. and workers who did a fabulous job. One election might be challenged as a close vote.

2016 PAWS Agreement- Baudendistel said only two small changes including an annual report to Commissioners. Cost is $10,000/month same as before. The county also houses animal control there. Termination clause with 120 days notice without cause. Approved and signed.

NEW BUSINESS:

Dearborn County SWCD (Soil and Water Conservation District), Environmental Tech/Educator- Vickie Smith-  Contribution Agreement between IN Association SWCD and Dearborn County SWCD- This is something the office has done in the past. There has been a contract with the feds for paying some of the worker’s pay to administer their program. 60% goes to livestock and 40% to forest wildlife habitat. Smith is certified to do the engineering and planning on the farms this is offered. NRCS works well with our district. Landowners bring in an application- lots of paperwork and then conservation gets approved or not. No money comes from the county- this is federal. The SWCD is housed in a federal building and the feds provide the computers etc- for tight security having farmers info on this applications etc. The program helps to preserve land and prevent erosion etc. The administered 19 contracts totaling  $219,108 last year. Approved.

Amendment to Chapter 70 Traffic Rules Ordinance Book- Off road vehicles are prohibited on main roads in Bright and Pribble Rd, etc. FOR A COMPLETE LIST OF ROADS SEE THE FULL ORDINANCE POSTED AFTER THIS ON THE BLOG

Golf carts are prohibited unless platted sub’n where speed is posted at 25mph or less and in towns and cities where they have ordinance on them. No more than 2 per cart unless designed for it. Registration required for golf carts. If in municipalities- they get them registered in those cities. Others register in the county. Money goes to MvHA fund. Penalty- $25  and 2nd offense also can go up to $500 and 3rd- they can revoke the license for the cart. Lights required at all times on the cart. The ordinance will be advertised in the paper. Randall reminded them to consider future trails and carts and re-evaluate then. People can come to talk to commissioners about his ordinance before it is finalized. Approved. 

Pulse Point Contract- Randall said- 911 communications recommended this for i-phones App- that sends out signals to anyone in the area who is capable of CPR in the area of that the 911 call is in and they can respond till squad comes. TABLED to get more info in. 

Homestead Exemption Audit Program- Pennington said they have been working thru a company that can find extra exemptions. No payment until the audit is done. There is an auditor’s fund by the state to pay for this. She could sign it on her own- but she wants them to approve. She recommends it. This applies to about 250 properties. You can only have one exemption in the state. Approved for Tax Management Associates agreement. 

Bright EMS Contract- $40,000 for 2 squads- approved for 2015.

Litter Committee Update- Celeste Calvitto- signs have started to go up. Prevention aspect is important and Molly from Solid Waste has 96 steel drums placed throughout the county. $4000 from Beacon for signs and $3500 from Beacon split with $3500 Solid Waste for drums. Beacon donated $10,000 total so $2500 left. She spoke to Randy Frye to get signs on State routes too hopefully. 

ADMINISTRATOR- Terri Randall- Tuesday Nov 24- 6:30 or 7 - to meet with Dillsboro Council and EMS etc. She wants the Commissioners to attend and they are available.  

AUDITOR- Gayle Pennington- Claims and minutes of October 20th meeting approved. Dec 11th is the County Christmas party. 2016 Claims schedule prepared and matches to their meetings. 

ATTORNEY- Andy Baudendistel- nothing more

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- Art Little- enjoy this beautiful November weather before heating costs start. Bengals fans are enjoying them too.

Shane McHenry- thanked all candidates who ran. Congratulates those who won and looks forward t working with new mayors locally too. Bob Baylor and Bill Shelton’s father in law- both passed away- keep their family’s in your prayers.

PUBLIC COMMENT- none

LATE ARRIVAL- none

Meeting Adjourned at 9: 31AM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

Election Results for Lawrenceburg, Greendale, and Aurora

Election Results for three cities of Dearborn County. Click on link below for Register Publications Website results.

http://www.thedcregister.com/news-latest/2015-election-results-mollaun-weiss-and-hastings-win-mayor-races

AGENDA Nov 4th Commissioners Meeting- 8:30 AM

AGENDA DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Wednesday, November 4, 2015

8:30 a.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.  Contract w/FSSA Re: Inmate Application for Medicaid

2.  2016 PAWS Agreement

IV. NEW BUSINESS

1.  Dearborn County SWCD, Environmental Tech/Educator – Vickie Smith

2.  Amendment to Chapter 70 / Traffic Rules of Ordinance Book

3.  Pulse Point Contract

4.  Homestead Exemption Audit Program

5.  Bright EMS Contract

6.  Litter Committee Update – Celeste Calvitto

V. ADMINISTRATOR – Terri Randall

VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington

1.  Claims/Minutes

VII. ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel

VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION

X. PUBLIC COMMENT

XI. ADJOURN

Contribution Agreement between Indiana Assoc. SWCD & Dearborn County SWCD

AGENDA- Nov 4th DC Redevelopment Commission Meeting

AGENDA DEARBORN COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS MEETING

11:00 a.m., 3rd Floor Commissioners Room

215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

November 4, 2015

County Administration Building

EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 10:00 a.m.

I. Call to order

II. Verification of Information Discussed in Executive Session

III. Action of Executive Session

IV. Approval of Minutes

October 19, 2015 Meeting

V. Adjournment

Dc Redevelopment Commission Executive Session and Short Meeting Afterward set for Nov 4

PUBLIC NOTICE

Executive Session

The Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission

will hold an Executive Session on

Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 10:00 a.m.

The purpose is to discuss interviews and negotiations with

industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or

commercial prospects by the Indiana economic development

corporation, the office of tourism development, the Indiana

finance authority, an economic development commission, a

local economic development organization (as defined in IC 5-

28-11-2(3)), or a governing body of a political subdivision. This

is classified confidential by state and federal statute:

IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) (4)


PUBLIC NOTICE

The Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission has called a

meeting for Wednesday, November 4, 2015 at 11:00 a.m.

These meetings will take place at the

Dearborn County Administration Building,

3rd Floor Conference Room,

215 B West High Street,

Lawrenceburg, IN  47025

Council calls emergency meeting today to approve 2016 Budget

DEARBORN COUNTY COUNCIL

NOTICE OF EMERGENCY MEETING

Date:       Friday, October 23, 2015

Time:       4:00 P.M.

Place:      Dearborn County Council Meeting Room

                2^nd Floor, Dearborn County Administration Building

                215B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, IN 47025

Authority:        Indiana Code § 5-14-1.5-5(d)

Nature of the Emergency:       Dearborn County Council called a meeting for 9:00 A.M. on the 23^rd day of October, 2015 for the sole purpose of approving the 2016 Budget.  However, a quorum was not available at that time.  The 2016 Budget must be approved by October 23, 2015.  Failure to approve the 2016 Budget would be an actual disruption of governmental activity under the jurisdiction of the Dearborn County Council; therefore an Emergency Meeting has been called.

Randy Lyness, DC Council President selected to be McMillin's Replacement as State Rep

Randy Lyness selected to fill McMillin's seat at the statehouse. Click on the link below for details of caucus runners and results.

http://eaglecountryonline.com/local-article/dearborn-countys-lyness-chosen-to-fill-hd-68-vacancy/

DC Plan Commission October Meeting Cancelled

PUBLIC NOTICE: 
The Dearborn County Plan Commission meeting scheduled for Monday, October 26th has been CANCELLED. The Plan Commission will meet to review all of its (original) business / agenda items from October at its next regularly-scheduled meeting date (of Monday, November 23rd, 2015 at 7:00pm in the Commissioners Room at the Dearborn County Administration Building). Please call the office at 812-537-8821 if you have any questions regarding the cancellation or for items expected to be on the November Plan Commission meeting agenda.

20 October 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

20 October 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

Present: Shane McHenry, President, Art Little, and Kevin Lynch

Also present: Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, and Terri Randall, Administrator

ABSENT: Gayle Pennington, Auditor - at conference. Leah Bailey covered.

OLD BUSINESS: none

NEW BUSINESS:

Greendale EMS contract - approved for $20,000 each for 2 units.

Contract wit FSSA Re: Inmate Application for Medicare- Baudendistel said this is mandatory for inmates that are there 30 days or more. Family Social Services Administration is FSSA. It helps the county get reimbursed for medical expenses. Randall repeated what Baudendistel said and added that inmates would be better off when they got out as they would be healthier. McHenry said they should table this to be sure that Sheriff Kreinhop and Lusby want this done. TABLED.

PAWS Agreement- TABLED at Baudendistel’s request a some details needed to be worked out. 

ADMINISTRATOR- Terri Randall- had nothing. 

AUDITOR- Leah Bailey covered for Pennington- Claims and October 6th Minutes- approved. 2016 Payroll Schedule was approved. 

ATTORNEY- Andy Baudendistel- reviewed a couple contracts for microfilm services and digital back up of records for the County Recorder, Glen Wright.This is with CSI. It was in his budget.

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- Kevin Lynch- congratulated Lawrenceburg and EC have both Men’s and Women’s soccer teams go on to Regionals. They bring this to their school and the county as well. 

He attended the national conference of passenger  railroads in Indy. They want to continue the Chicago train on to Cincinnati possibly. Not an easy project, but one that would be beneficial if it could ever happen.  

The Bright Connector Study had their first meeting with the consultant and advisory board of residents and business owners in that area. He is impressed with turnout. 

He also thanked Randy Lyness for stepping up and putting his hat in the ring to possibly fill the state rep position vacated by Jud McMillin. Randy ran for this prior to Jud McMillin and has been on county council for 15 years - on and off in the past 30 years. 

Lynch also said he did not get a bad haircut- he’s had chemo for the past several months-. he is doing well and the progress is good. 

Little- said we will also keep you in our prayers. And he could go on about other things but it’s too nice outside so we can go out and enjoy this sunshine.

McHenry- Rick Fields passed recently- could go on and on about all he did in the community. They will have  celebration of life. And we will keep you ( Kevin Lynch) in our prayers. I know this is serious and you have been upbeat. I have a lot of respect for you.

PUBLIC COMMENT- Celeste Calvitto- update on the Litter Committee- Arlington, West Countyline and Chesterville done, by Community Corrections. More in D-2 done and starting in D-1 next. Lots of interest in neighborhood groups and churches and cleaned up some Bright roads. The roads done so far did not require any closures.

LATE ARRIVAL- none

Meeting Adjourned at 5: 20 PM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

DCRC meeting for Thursday AM was cancelled.

The DC Redevelopment Meeting scheduled for Thursday morning has been cancelled.

19 October 2015 Dearborn County Redevelopment Meeting Notes

19 October 2015 Dearborn County Redevelopment Meeting Notes

Present: Dave Deddens, Chairman, Jim Helms, John Rahe, and Randy Lyness.

Absent: Jim Deaton and Gayle Pennington, Auditor and DCRC treasurer.

ABSENT AS USUAL: Dusty Burress (non- voting school board member)

Also present: Terri Randall, county administrator and economic development director, Andrea Ewan, attorney, Sue Hayden, minute taker.

Randy Maxwell was present at the executive session only.

VERIFICATION OF INFO DISCUSSED IN EXECUTIVE SESSION- was approved by the board as sticking to the reasons for the session as posted in the public notice.

ACTION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION- motion to allow Randall to consider land acquisitions along with Ewan and both to draft an agreement for incentives as discussed in executive session were both approved.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES- Sept 16th meeting minutes approved.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS: none

CLAIMS AND FINANCIALS: Approval of regular claims passed.

Review of financials- Pennington had other conferences this week but she sent her records for the financials. Approved.

NEW BUSINESS:

Resolution- West Harrison Plan Amendment- Some changes have to be made on that per Randall- so tabled for this meeting.

Appointment of Appraiser for DCRC Land - West Harrison- needed for property for Skally’s. Land Consultants were hired to get them thru Planning and Zoning process. They have two appraisers that have given verbal quotes- but this has to be tabled to get more on this.

Consideration of Approval for the EDA with Odette,LLC AKA Skally’s Old World Bakery. Tabled to make a few changes to that resolution. 

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT:

All of the items in this section were tabled.

The corrected Umbaugh Agreement with a name change to DCRC and not just DC. Approved to sign.

Ratify signature for Tom Stone’s USDA agreement for CCC-861 form for Ag risk coverage ARC-CO and or PLC programs. Stone leases the farm land from the county for his soybeans. Approved for signatures on 2014 and 2015 forms. 

Randall wants to use Land Consultants for the 31 acres of the county owned land for Skally’s. Approved. [NOTE: Why is this not bid, if the county surveyor is not doing this? Skally’s is using the SAME company!]

DCRC Special Meeting set for Thursday at 8:30 AM for Skally’s to be ready for Plan Commission meeting on them this month- Oct 26th.

ATTORNEY’S REPORT none

OTHER BUSINESS none

ADJOURNMENT - 10:25 AM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

DC Redevelopment Commission Special Meeting Oct 22 at 8:30 AM

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission has

called a meeting on Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 8:30

a.m. to execute necessary paperwork for the Skally Old

World Bakery project.   The meeting will still be held in

the Commissioners’ Room at 215-B West High Street,

Lawrenceburg, IN 47025.

Agenda Oct 20 Commissioners Meeting

AGENDA DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Tuesday, October 20, 2015
 5:00 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

 IV. NEW BUSINESS
1.  Contract w/FSSA Re: Inmate Application for Medicare
2.  2016 PAWS Agreement

V. ADMINISTRATOR – Terri Randall

VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington
1.  Claims/Minutes

VII. ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel

VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION

X. PUBLIC COMMENT

 XI. ADJOURN

AGENDA DC Redevelopment Commission for October 19th

AGENDA

DEARBORN COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS MEETING

10:00 a.m., 3rd Floor Commissioners Room

215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

October 19, 2015

County Administration Building

EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 8:00 a.m.  (NOTE: PUBLIC NOTICE LISTS THIS AS 9 AM EXECUTIVE SESSION)

II. Verification of Information Discussed in Executive Session

III. Action of Executive Session 

IV. Approval of Minutes

September 16, 2015 Meeting 

V. Claims & Financials

1.  Approval of Regular Claims

2.  Review of Financials

VI. New Business 

1.  Resolution – West Harrison Plan Amendment 

2.  Appointment of Appraiser for DCRD Land – West Harrison 

3.  Consideration of Approval for the EDA with Odette, LLC (Skally’s Old 

World Bakery) 

VII. Economic Development Officer’s Report

VIII. Attorney’s Report 

IX. Other Business

X. Adjournment

DC Redevelopment Commission Executive Session Oct 19

PUBLIC NOTICE

Executive Session

The Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission

will hold an Executive Session on

Monday, October 19, 2015 at 9:00 a.m.

The purpose is to discuss interviews and negotiations with

industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or

commercial prospects by the Indiana economic development

corporation, the office of tourism development, the Indiana

finance authority, an economic development commission, a

local economic development organization (as defined in IC 5-

28-11-2(3)), or a governing body of a political subdivision.

This is classified confidential by state and federal statute:

IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) (4)

And also for the purposes of discussing strategy with the respect

to the purchase or lease of real property by the governing body

up to the time a contract or option to purchase or lease is

executed by the parties.

This is classified confidential by state and federal statute:

IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) (2) (D)

These meetings will take place at the

Dearborn County Administration Building, 3rd Floor

Commissioners Room,

215 B West High Street,

Lawrenceburg, IN  47025

DC Redevelopment Commission cancelled for Wed Oct 14

The Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission has

cancelled their Wednesday, October 14, 2015 meeting

and rescheduled it for Monday, October 19, 2015 at 10:00

a.m.  The meeting will still be held in the Commissioners’

Room at 215-B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, IN

47025.

Lyness Files With Caucus as a Replacement for Jud McMillin

Randy Lyness Files With Caucus as Replacement for Jud McMillin

For news on the Caucus and filing deadlines see Bright Beacon story below:

http://www.thebrightbeaconindiana.com/state-rep-mcmillin-resigns/

Listen to podcasts of debates on 3 Mayoral races

If you missed it Live last night- Here is a link to each of  three mayoral debates for Aurora, Greendale, and Lawrenceburg on Eagle Radio WSCH 99.3.

http://eaglecountryonline.com/local-article/audio-mayoral-candidates-face-off-in-on-air-debates/

Skally's Old World Bakery Expanding from Cincinnati to West Harrison Bringing 150 Jobs

Skally's Old World Bakery Expanding from Cincinnati to West Harrison Bringing 150 Jobs

http://www.thedcregister.com/news-latest/ohio-based-bakery-expanding-indiana-creating-150-jobs-dearborn-county

http://www.cincinnati.com/story/money/2015/10/06/bakery-spurned-ohio-off-indiana/73434938/

6 October 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

6 October 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

Present: Shane McHenry, President, Art Little, and Kevin Lynch

Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, and Terri Randall, Administrator

Shane McHenry- Brief moment of silence for Tim Tyler- teacher mentor and father figure from South Dearborn HS who passed away.

Commissioners certified that the preceding executive session only discussed pending litigation. No decision.

OLD BUSINESS:

Zone Map Amendment Request- Tootles Trust/Maxwell- Baudendistel said they asked for 65.30 acres to be rezoned M-2 included a written commitment to also be signed that excludes sexually oriented businessses. A portion of this is still in the floodway and to be developed will require studies and approval of Army Corps. There was a discussion on this about 3 weeks ago. Commissioners approved and signed commitments. NO further public wanted to discuss.

NEW BUSINESS:

Clerk of Courts- Rick Probst- DOXPOP Contract - they are collecting traffic fines and people can pay online by credit card. It will go into effect Oct 8th. This is in addition for procedures to come in and pay or pay by money order and mail in. Doxpop charges $5/ anything under $100. Then an additional $5 for each $100. Looking at credit card pay for filings and fees next year. They are also looking for an ATM for the public as long as it doesn’t cost the county anything. Baudendistel reviewed the agreement. Commissioners approved the DOXPOP contract.

Elections- legal notice for upcoming election- and identifies the voting places. Approved. 

He said in the fall election they have over 100 requests for mail in voting. Registration is closed for this election as of yesterday. Early voting can be done in the courthouse per Probst.

Manchester EMS Contract- Randall said it was good to go. Approved for $20,000. Signed by commissioners and notarized by Sue Hayden.

Director of Court Services Steve Kelly- Grant signatures- As part of House Bill 1006- counties have to house more offenders than the DOC as of Jan 1st 2016. With the jail expansion and this law we look to have to expand Community Corrections. 20 million in grant funds for the state to help with this. We are asking for additional probation officer. Big thing is evidenced based practices. Probation officer request is $56,545. Also asking for additional staff for JCAP program Additional therapist $79,861. These 2 employees will be hired knowing that this is grant based and if the grant goes away- they lose the job. It is not guaranteed that we get both. Will only do each of these if they get full funds from grant on each. McHenry thinks the jail population will explode here with the new D or Level 6 felonies we sed to DOC. Commissioners approved and signed the form for the grant. Randall went to print the form for their signature as it was not in their packets. 

HIGHWAY DEPT. Todd, Listerman, County Engineer- Revision to Design Contract Bridge #76 Jamison Road- Utility lines would have to be moved and so the redesign by FPBH out of North Vernon will be for $9000 and this saves us $54,900 if we had to move them. 

Schwipps and Kaiser bridges are moving along and should both be open before Thanksgiving per Listerman. 

ADMINISTRATOR- Terri Randall- Commissioners going to Dillsboro Town Council to discuss their EMS missed runs and put a plan together to alleviate this. It was advertised.

Randall provided a letter of support for Jim Jung who is from this community. He is working on a progressive transportation project. ( Turned out to be hydrogen fuel) He is requesting a letter of support for his project. They have all been talking to him for this. He said he was blessed to grow up here- was in Detroit since 1979 and blessed to come back here. He has spoken at major energy conferences. They are working on Hydrogen fuel, made from water. His parents loved this area and he grew up on Ludlow Hill and Greendale and attended LHS. They are trying to tap energy funds out of DC area. Energy -transportation evolution. Lynch said he appreciated the time he has spent here. McHenry asked for approval to sign the Hydrogen Superhighway Project- Signing stopped until it was explained  at my request. He said it was an 8-18 month timeframe to build prototype. They will use safety standards that NASA and Air Force  are developing. Discussion with the present public on the technology.utilizing solar panels along highways and storage for hydrogen every 3 miles or so. Safety design was stressed.Then the Commissioners signed the letter. [NOTE: This was discussed prior to the meeting with commissioners- when and where? Why does this keep happening? There’s a big idea comes in that the board and administrator seem to know about- but no public presentation has occurred. ]

AUDITOR- Gayle Pennington- Sept 15 minutes approved. Claims approved. 

ATTORNEY- Andy Baudendistel- nothing more

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS- Lynch said a whirlwind of a week with McMillin’s resignation. Caucus will appoint his month. He asked for prayers and thoughts to Jud and family through these trying times…

Little- glad we don’t I've in South Carolina this week! Floods.

McHenry- thanked Aurora Lions for the Farmers Fair- and great turnout despite the weather. 

PUBLIC COMMENT-none

LATE ARRIVAL-none

Meeting Adjourned at about 9:30 AM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

DC Redevelopment Commission Calls a Special Meeting

PUBLIC NOTICE

The Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission has called a meeting to be held on 

Wednesday, October 14, 2015 at 9 a.m. 

3^rd Floor Conference Room, 

County Administration Building.

AGENDA Oct 6th morning Comissioners Meeting

AGENDA

DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Tuesday, October 6, 2015 

8:30 a.m., Commissioners Room

County Administration Building

215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 8:15 a.m. IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(a) (1); (b) (2) (B)  

I. CALL TO ORDER

II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

III. OLD BUSINESS

1.  Zone Map Amendment Request - Tootles Trust (tabled item)

IV. NEW BUSINESS

1.  Clerk of Courts – Rick Probst

1.  DOXPOP Contract

2.  Elections

2.  Manchester EMS Contract

3.  Director of Court Services - Steve Kelly

1.  Grant Signatures

4.  Highway Engineer – Todd Listerman

1.  Revision to Design Contract, Bridge #76 Jamison Road

V. ADMINISTRATOR – Terri Randall

VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington

1.  Claims/Minutes

VII. ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel

VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION

X. PUBLIC COMMENT 

XI. ADJOURN

Justice is Not Swift

Kathy Hess Trial Delayed Again

http://www.thedcregister.com/news/hess-trial-delayed-again

Jud McMillin Resigns

Indiana Representative Jud McMillin Resigns 

the following two links detail the latest news on this item:

http://www.thedcregister.com/news-latest/rep-jud-mcmillin-resigns


http://www.indystar.com/story/news/politics/2015/09/29/state-rep-jud-mcmillin-resigns/73040942/

16 September 2015 Dearborn County Redevelopment Meeting Notes

16 September 2015 Dearborn County Redevelopment Meeting Notes

Present: Dave Deddens, Chairman, Jim Helms, John Rahe, Jim Deaton, Randy Lyness

ABSENT AS USUAL- Dusty Burress (non- voting school board member)

Randy Maxwell was present for the executive session only. Jason Semler of Umbaugh and Associates was in it also but stayed for the main meeting too. Main meeting started late. Several large boxes marked Apple Cinnamon were pushed into a closet at the end of the executive session and prior to the main meeting starting. At least three of the boxes were carried out later by the DCRC attorney and two DCRC members to their cars. [NOTE: See the following story for more information: 

http://www.journal-news.com/news/news/old-world-bakery-considering-butler-county-for-exp/nm48j/

Also present: Terri Randall, county administrator and economic development director, Andrea Ewan, attorney, Sue Hayden, minute taker.

ABSENT: Gayle Pennington, Auditor and DCRC treasurer.

VERIFICATION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION DISCUSSION- the members verified that they only discussed the types of items listed on their public notice. 

ACTION OF EXECUTIVE SESSION- approved for Randall to offer incentives discussed in the executive session to the company discussed in the executive session.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES- July 9th minutes approved

UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

Update on meeting with businesses on Randall Avenue- Randall asked rate to take about it. He said Randall was going to get the cost of the land and she said she will get that done this week- to see if they will sell just a parcel of the entire piece. Randall took over and said they also discussed the sign and made it clear we would help with it- but the management and updates to it would be their responsibility from there on. They were happy we were out there to discuss the sign and growing the industrial park. She will have that for next meeting. Rate said he was asked dot check with McIntosh about that sign. They had an oral agreement with the owner about the sign. The family had some issues with it originally but with the new owners they have been more inclined to work with us. The industrial park owners want to get a whole new sign. Ewan told them that the hotel is one Patel owner and the sign plot is another. Once we get it we can go to Planning Dept to see what we need to do per Randall. 

CLAIMS AND FINANCIALS

Claims from ED Research Grant approved- Oren Turner’s pay was approved thru the end of the year. His contract is for a year, but we can use him as long as we have the funds- $100,000 fund is being used for some more items per Randall. $51,000 left in that. She said we just don’t have him after that or figure out something then. 

Regular claims approved.

Workforce development conference in INDY was well attended- was able to make new contacts. $227.00 was Randall’s cost to attend.

Financials reviewed- Pennington was not here- but Randall said nothing much has changed from last month.

NEW BUSINESS:

Jason Semler- Umbaugh and Associates- TIF reports were due and Randall said she wanted Jason to come in and talk about the TIFs. 

Semler introduced himself. They do TIF feasibilities and bonds. They also work with over half the counties in the states in 360 TIF areas. TIF neutralization worksheets that adjust the base value of each of the TIF areas.You need the base to see what the increases are based against. There are annual adjustments based on the tax assessments. When the assessed values go down these bases will also. And also when they go up. The auditor’s office is responsible for this. You want to check on this to be sure we get what is due. There are due dates like July 1 for pass throughs. We can run numbers for you for these prospects for you. In TIF areas you have to be sure with parcel splits that the TIF area goes with it to get the funds. Residential parcels can be in TIFs- but that can cost you and they can’t help you now with the new laws.It doesn’t hurt to have GIS to check all these parcels. 

Randall said with the West Harrison TIF changes and also Aurora TIF, we need to look at this. We are starting to get people looking at property for sale. We have to have something to market. Businesses aren't going to go in unless the parcels are ready. Maybe there are some things that don’t belong in the TIF now because things have changed. People just went out there and drew some lines. We can see that it won’t be developed. It’s about adding parcels and taking some off. They shouldn’t TIF something until you are ready to develop. Umbaugh can help us.They will get us a baseline and see what we have. Jan 1st you have to have things done before the end of 2015. 

Rahe said the county does not get hurt when it is not developed in the TIF. We need to be sure we are getting all the money we can from each TIF. 

Randall said that will help her when we actually go to market these properties. I think we can do more- people are finding out about us. 

Rahe said by the way what about the 22 acres we were considering. 

Semler said to go back to their legal description and compare those GIS properties with the auditor’s office.Then also amend plans to weed out or add parcels. Someone should be looking at TIF for that 22 acres we have been discussing. 

Board authorized Umbaugh to do a TIF review. No mention of the cost. Jason Semler wants GIS to do the parcels to push down his workload and the cost to DCRC.    

[NOTE: Do his ( Umbaugh's) numbers count or do the Auditor’s?]   

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OFFICER’S REPORT:none

ATTORNEY’S REPORT- none

OTHER BUSINESS- none

ADJOURNMENT - 10:30 AM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

Sangamaw Road Open and Bridge #9 Pictures

Bridge #9 is complete and Sangamaw Road is open.

Todd Listerman, Dearborn County Engineer

15 September 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

15 September 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

Present: Shane McHenry, President, Art Little, and Kevin Lynch

Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, and Terri Randall, Administrator

OLD BUSINESS:

Zone map Amendment- Tootles Trust/Maxwell - tabled until the survey is prepared- probably for first meeting in October per Baudendistel.

NEW BUSINESS:

Planning and Zoning: Mark McCormack- Zone Map Amendment Request - owned by Richard and Rita Renck. 12.9 acres ( now 12.11acres) in Kelso Township on Hyland and SR1 area. Request to be rezoned to B-2 for storage units. Remaining acreage will remain Ag. Voluntarily removed 14 and 25 as uses in a written commitment. 15 letters were sent out and 14 were returned as received. McCormack went over the presentation as given at the PC- see that August meeting for details previously posted on this blog. There are already storage units on this property. This will increase that use. 242 units proposed as part of the addition. He also gave them the 5 criteria for  zone change. 

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Dennis Kraus, Jr. surveyor for this request. Asked if they had any questions. He said they asked for B-2 because as B-1 they would have had to go thru BZA as a conditional use. The majority of the extension is in a wooded area and there is  fence.

PUBLIC COMMENTS CLOSED

Commissioners approved with NO discussion and no statement showing why they believed it met the 5 criteria. They also signed  the written commitments that the Rencks had also signed at Baudendistel's request.

Business Property Lease- City of Aurora and Extension Office- Increase is to $18,000/year. Baudendistel said they have  three year lease and they may discuss putting them in the basement of the annex per some Council members. Commissioners approved Shane McHenry to sign the lease. Aurora does want to keep Purdue extension in Aurora. 

Supplemental Insurance Information from BOST Benefits Corp- Katie Miracle- passed out material. Mike Kraemer introduced her to the county she said. They specialize in voluntary benefits. She said they can reduce some costs and improve the underwriting. They market several products. They also communicate the benefits to their employees. This frees up HR dept. She says they can save 40% on short term disability benefits. Currently AFLAC is the carrier. Want to get a group plan to get these savings. Also can use Tele-Doc. (Correction- Teladoc) This prevents having to go see their own primary care physician. They also can do all forms for ACA- Affordable Care Act and have electronic signatures for that too. To utilize computer for many services sets up a program for a cost of $5-7/month for each employee each month. Switzerland County is her first client in IN. They have Vandalia and Xenia in Ohio. Commissioners took the info under advisement.

ADMINISTRATOR- Terri Randall- GIS perpetuation fund has $9,200 and it hasn’t been accessed for a while. She checked to see what purposes that money could be used for. They can use it for a license $4,950 to PSRI for ARC GIS license and annual maintenance fee of about $1200/year. Andrea Shuter took the lead on this per Randall. There are certain safeguards in the agreement as to the uses for this info. Approved by Commissioners.

Randall said when we got additional EMA funding, they had incentive payments for groups making all their runs. It’s been challenging to get more volunteers and the course is now $1200. The county pays $400 of that. Feedback is that it needs to be centralized. They want an emergency services website to consolidate. They can keep their own individual website. They want to see if the fire chiefs also want to participate. This will help for recruitment, Contract with Bill Beinkemper Creative who works for L-bg and Convention and Tourism Bureau for $15,825 to build and host the site. The group wanted REAL people on the website and talking about it themselves. Create a short video to speak to what it means to be EMS in the county- about 2-3 minutes. DCH is likely to offer a first responder class for $500 to see if people want to go further after that. She researched a lot of county and videos. Most counties have a page to be able to access this info. Marketing will go on too. They need to put in parameters for the scope of work, but make it adaptable. 

Lynch said he knows Bill Beinkemper and they have worked with Greendale. McHenry said he has had experience with him too and was satisfied with how that came out. Approved by Commissioners. 

AUDITOR- Gayle Pennington- Claims and Minutes of Sept 1 meeting approved.

ATTORNEY- Andy Baudendistel- nothing

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

Art Little- almost fall- looking forward to it.

Kevin Lynch- Thank all department heads and trying to make us more business friendly. Also wanted to thank everyone in the county who participated in the OKI luncheon. The community really came out in support and hope to have it there at the event center next year also.

PUBLIC COMMENT-

Kathy Scott- asked why our meetings are at this time, when you say you want to have more people here? Maybe try to have it next year at a time that is open for people who work to get here. Maybe 6:30.

McHenry said he never gets any calls complaining about this. He said he bets if he moved it to 7 PM they might get 5 more people a year. Lynch said that he thinks they should maybe think about it. McHenry agreed.

She also asked them to think hard about Tele-Doc- and the potential for issues with care being missed as people cover up problems and are seen over the phone and not having the same doctor etc. Liability too.

She asked if Commissioners get health insurance- answer- Yes

She asked about paramedics vs EMTs. They weren’t sure about who had the paramedics- probably Lawrenceburg. Hoping to get paramedics. Dual training would be preferable. Lynch said that cross training is the trend with firemen having emt training.  

LATE ARRIVAL- none

Meeting Adjourned at 6:03 PM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township

AGENDA SEPT 16th DEARBORN COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS MEETING

 AGENDA

DEARBORN COUNTY REDEVELOPMENT COMMISSIONS MEETING

September 16, 2015

9:30 a.m., 3^rd Floor Commissioners Room

County Administration Building

215 B West High Street, Lawrenceburg, Indiana

EXECUTIVE SESSION @ 8:00 a.m.  

Call to order

Verification of Information Discussed in Executive Session

Action of Executive Session 

Approval of Minutes

July 9, 2015 Meeting 

Unfinished Business

  1.  Update on Meeting w/Businesses on Randall Ave.

Claims & Financials

1.  Approval of Claims for ED Research Grant

2.  Approval of Regular Claims

3.  Review of Financials

New Business

1.  Jason Semler – Umbaugh

Economic Development Officer’s Report

Attorney’s Report

Other Business

Adjournment

AGENDA Sept 15th Commissioners Meeting

AGENDA

DEARBORN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING

Tuesday, September 15, 2015 

5:00 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.  Zone Map Amendment Request - Tootles Trust 

IV. NEW BUSINESS

1.  Planning & Zoning – Mark McCormack

a)  Zone Map Amendment Request

b)  Ordinance to Change Zoning Classification

2.  Business Property Lease – City of Aurora / Extension Office

3.  Supplemental Insurance Information from BOST Benefits Corp - Katie Miracle 

V. ADMINISTRATOR – Terri Randall

VI. AUDITOR – Gayle Pennington

1.  Claims/Minutes

VII. ATTORNEY – Andy Baudendistel

VIII. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS

IX. LATE ARRIVAL INFORMATION

X. PUBLIC COMMENT 

XI. ADJOURN

DC Redevelopment Commission Executive Session Time Change Notice

PUBLIC NOTICE- TIME CHANGE FOR DCRC

Executive Session

The Dearborn County Redevelopment Commission

will hold an Executive Session on

Wednesday, September 16, 2015 at 8:00 a.m.

NOTE:  THIS WAS PREVIOUSLY

ANNOUNCED TO BE AT 8:30 A.M.

The purpose is to discuss interviews and negotiations with

industrial or commercial prospects or agents of industrial or

commercial prospects by the Indiana economic development

corporation, the office of tourism development, the Indiana

finance authority, an economic development commission, a

local economic development organization (as defined in IC 5-

28-11-2(3)), or a governing body of a political subdivision.

This is classified confidential by state and federal statute:

IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) (4)

And also for the purposes of discussing strategy with the respect

to the purchase or lease of real property by the governing body

up to the time a contract or option to purchase or lease is

executed by the parties.

This is classified confidential by state and federal statute:

IC 5-14-1.5-6.1(b) (2) (D)

These meetings will take place at the

Dearborn County Administration Building, 3rd Floor

Commissioners Room,

215 B West High Street,

Lawrenceburg, IN  47025

The Catch Phrases of a Political Sham

The Catch Phrases Of a Political Sham by Ryan Cummins My experience on a city council, in business and as a taxpayer tells me to beware when the government action being proposed is “for the public safety,” “for the kids” or “for economic development.” When you hear those words, grab your wallet and hold close your liberty; there is a hidden agenda. Another dependable “tell” that your elected representative is gambling with your future is when, in the midst of a budgetary crisis, he proposes incidental cutbacks such as in office supplies, cell-phone use, take-home cars and the like. You can be sure that if the councilman understands your city’s predicament he doesn't plan on doing anything about it. My hometown newspaper the other day carried comments that a councilman was “concerned” about the city budget and urging “fiscal responsibility.” This same fellow had voted yes to every salary ordinance and budget increase for two decades. Fiscal responsibility? Many have no earthly idea what it might mean. In any case, it is the job of journalists to hold politicians accountable on a day-to-day basis. The rest of us need to get to work delineating the principles of sound governance long term. To begin with the obvious, voters deserve to know what principles guide those they elect to office, what he or she will do when the time comes to raise a hand yes or no. Otherwise, democracy is a sham exercise. Meaningless are vague references to a “common good,” “Hoosier values,” “working in the best interests of the people.” There are four principles that I would look for:  limited government, free markets, property rights and individual responsibility. Let me offer my definitions: 1. Limited Government — Holding a government (at any level) to only the protection of life, liberty and property. Stated differently, it means that any government is only legitimate and can only claim to operate at the consent of the governed if it can only legally, ethically, morally and righteously do the things that an individual can also do legally, ethically, morally and righteously. 2. Free Markets — The free and voluntary exchange between one person or group of persons and another is where our needs will be most efficiently and effectively met.   3. Property Rights — That every person has a fundamental human right, which cannot be legitimately violated by the state, in the fruits of the labor and in themselves as a human being. 4. Individual Responsibility — I am responsible to meet my needs and the needs of all those for whom I voluntarily choose to be responsible. That is my family first and then my neighbors.   It is my experience that the these principles are most likely to be violated in the name of economic development. There is nothing that happens when a person is elected or appointed that transforms him or her into an economic superhero. Again, a person is elected only to act as an agent for the individual citizen to ensure that government operates to protect their life, liberty and property.   When an elected official goes beyond that, then always and everywhere the result is ultimately destructive. Jobs are lost, opportunity is reduced, and wealth and property are compromised or destroyed — regardless of intentions,  Citizens don’t depend on the mayor, commissioner or economic-development director to find projects in which to invest tax dollars. We never do that. When a parking garage, apartment building, convention center, stadium, industrial building is not built, it is not a failure of civic vision. Quite the contrary, it is because citizens, entrepreneurs, investors and businesses have weighed the pros and cons and decided that this isn’t the best use of their money and property at the time. Once more, limited government, free markets, property rights, individual responsibility, freedom and liberty stand with the individual citizen when such decisions are made. We need to keep it that way.   Maj. Ryan Cummins, an adjunct scholar of the Indiana Policy Review Foundation and the owner of a family business, is past chairman of the appropriations committee of the Terre Haute Common Council. This is based on his presentation to the summer seminar of the foundation.

1 September 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

1 September 2015 Dearborn County Commissioners Meeting Notes

Present: Shane McHenry, President, Art Little, and Kevin Lynch

ABSENT: Kevin Lynch

Also present: Gayle Pennington, Auditor, Andy Baudendistel, Attorney, and Terri Randall, Administrator

Brief moment of silence for the passing of Bill Ewan, former attorney, and Ruth Ann Batta, long time art teacher in the county.

OLD BUSINESS:

Zone Map Amendment Request- Tootles Trust/Maxwell- Tabled

NEW BUSINESS:

Harrison EMS Contract- Chief William Hursong- found that people are using more EMS in the past 2 years. Some are in worse shape too. Proposed two different options- a one year and a three year contract. The three year has a 30 day out clause and a $10,000 savings over the three year period with compounded interest- per Randall. We wont’t be in any shape to take that over in three years. Year 1 is $109,640 year 2 is  $111,836 and year 3 is $114,073. Approved.

HIGHWAY DEPT. Todd, Listerman, County Engineer:

Railroad Agreement for Bridge #138 Bonnell Road- by Burzelbach Road. Because the bridge goes over a drainage creek and a part of a driveway. Needed a temporary crossing for RR and this agreement provides that with Central RR of Indiana. The owner wants to have the temp become permanent but RR says the old one is to be kept. That puts the driveway back where it was for the past 50 years. Baudendistel said that they looked at other options for a way out. None were feasible. It would be up to the owner to deal with RR on this. ( Not likely to be successful- even the county can’t get them to agree) This is the worst bridge in the county. If not replaced it would close Bonnell per Listerman. Approved for the RR agreement above.  

Tri-Township Utility Relocation Agreement- Reimbursable agreement for the Stateline Road widening project for $415,383.77. They have bids and the total cost is $355,737.50, so the cost is less than what the agreement is for. The NTE is the original amount- but they are looking to have it less than that barring any contingencies. Savings could be about $60,000 to the county. Approved. 

Water line should be in the week of Sept 14 and Cincinnati Bell also in then. Then when work is complete- bids in Nov-Dec and awards in Dec-Jan. Hope to have project start in the spring. It started in 1999 and now we are finally getting it done. Listerman thanked Art Little for helping get the utilities used to getting things done.

Holiday Calendar for 2016- approved. Judy Smith had called in to get the calendar so Judges could set their schedules per Baudendistel.

ADMINISTRATOR- Terri Randall- Interlocal agreement for $2500 for dispatch for 911 for West Harrison. Still waiting on Moores Hill and St. Leon. Baudendistel will contact John Watson- the attorney for both of those towns. Approved West Harrison agreement. 

During Budget hearings- several items were moved to Commissioners budget- such as fuel etc and also point them to read the entire email on that. There was also discussion on the lobbyist and no longer have Lewes and Kappes represent the county. Just keep Barnes and Thornburg. Council wants to be included in all emails from lobbyist and can sitting on all conference calls with them.

AUDITOR- Gayle Pennington- Claims approved. Minutes of the August 18th meeting approved. 

ATTORNEY- Andy Baudendistel- $10,000 rent and $5,000 for utilities. Increase to $18,000 total for 3 years with 120 day opt out period for Purdue Extension. That agreement will be ready for the next meeting. 

COMMISSIONER COMMENTS-

Shane McHenry- attended the ground breaker for the IVY Tech Advanced Manufacturing LAB- eye opening to hear about all the gap in training needed in the county for manufacturing. This helps people wanting to change jobs or restart careers too. Great idea to partner with IVY Tech, this will give us a leg up on our competition. It will help get business here.

At Little agreed. 

PUBLIC COMMENT-none

LATE ARRIVAL-none

Meeting Adjourned at 9:03AM

Christine Brauer Mueller

Lawrenceburg Township