DECATUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

JANUARY 22, 2008

The Decatur County Commissioners opened their January 7th meeting with following present: John Richards - President, Jerome Buening and Bridgett Weber-Auditor.

The January 7th meeting minutes were approved as corrected.

Mark Mohr – Highway Department presented report from Butler, Fairman & Seufert for Commissioners information on current projects. Mr. Mohr provided a LPA Voucher for Commissioners signature.

Mr. Mohr is hoping to receive a letter from Ron May of Aecon for Bridge #131 so that RFP’s can be sent out for the project.

Mr. Mohr provided 3 copies of the Railroad Crossing Agreement for Commissioners signatures. Mr. Buening moved to sign railroad agreements and Mr. Richards concurred.

Janet Chadwell would like to use hallway between two buildings for absentee voting and Commissioners agreed. Mrs. Chadwell would like to add some additional lighting in the basement. Mrs. Chadwell would also like to see Kathy Hayes trained to microfilm clerks’ records; currently she needs training.

Sheriff Templeton is requesting to allow Greensburg School Corporation to pay reimburse expenses to lease a car School Resource Officer Bruce Copple. Dr. Goldberg explained the plan they would like to take to get this done. Bruce Copple explained the program that the school has put into place to keep this position through the Sheriff’s Department as a reserve deputy. Mr. Buening moved to lease the car from the School Corporation and Mr. Richards concurred.

Tom Denison is requesting to close some alleys in Sardinia. Mr. Mohr will visit the areas and get back with Mr. Denison and Commissioners.

Jason Wischmeyer an attorney for Rockies Express Pipeline discussed specifications for road repairs and zoning requests that will take place on March 5, 2008. Mr. Wischmeyer expressed the need for the Decatur County Highway Department release the condition of the road and work performed; working condition until release from the Commissioners for work to be done. Bridge inspections will be performed by Rockies prior to construction but will not agree to post inspection until contract for construction is signed. Storm water run off contract will be requested from Soil & Water District for signatures. Mr. Buening moved to sign agreement with Rockies Express and Mr. Richards concurred.

Mr. Buening moved to sign Ordinance 2008-1 To Provide for the Issuance of Permits for Transporting Heavy Vehicles and Loads on Decatur County Highways and Mr. Richards concurred.

Mr. Buening moved to purchase the 20 acres at the Rebekah Park and Mr. Richards concurred.


With nothing else to come before the Commissioners, Mr. Buening moved to recess Mr. Richards concurred.

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John Richards, President

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