DECATUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MARCH 3, 2008


The Decatur County Commissioners opened their March 3rd meeting with following present: John Richards - President, Charles Buell, Jerome Buening and Bridgett Weber-Auditor.

The February 18th meeting minutes were approved as corrected.

Mark Mohr – Highway Department provided information on the railroad project. RFP’s were due last week for Bridge #115 & 190; with 9 engineering firms submitted. INDOT is working on the process of scoring these engineers.

Mike Waldron-Butler Fairman & Seufert provided a report for Bridge #19; Mr. Waldron asked Commissioners to sign a supplement agreement for $21,000.00. Mr. Buell moved to sign supplemental agreement, Mr. Buening seconded and Mr. Richards concurred.

Brandi Wessel-ETC requested the use of the county parking lot on the evening of June 19th and during the day of June 20th for a customer appreciation luncheon. Commissioners agreed to allow this event and asked that ETC provide a proof of insurance and complete the county’s request for use of facilities form.

Bryan Robbins provided the 2007 annual report for HOTT City. Greg Rust and Mr. Robbins also requested continued funding for 2008 and Commissioners agreed.

David Neuman requested signatures on APC Petitions for Charles Denning, 2006-38 2.8A from A-1 to A-2 and Scott Mangels 2007-40 1.53A from A-1 to B-2.

Pam Blasdel provided an updated Flu Plan for Commissioners signatures. Mr. Buening moved to sign the updated Flu Plan, Mr. Buell seconded and Mr. Richards concurred. Ms. Blasdel also provided a memorandum of agreement for the mass pro pri plan, Mr. Buell moved to sign, Mr. Buening seconded and Mr. Richards concurred.
Ms. Blasdel discussed funding of the EMA Director. The state currently funds this position 50%. Kevin Salsbury is the county’s district coordinator and will be working on funding for this position.

Dave Stults requested that the Covered Bridge be closed for the annual festival and the road going to the bridge and Commissioners agreed.

Jennifer Sturges updated the Commissioners on the Hometown Competitiveness Grant and that Decatur County has been chosen to participate. Ms. Sturges would like Commissioners to participate in plans; appointing someone to a steering committee.

Vicki Kellerman gave an update from the EDC. The EDC has acquired economic incentive software so that the County can have the knowledge of impact for tax abatement incentives to companies and to the county. Ms. Kellerman would like to apply to the City of Lawrenceburg for their next grant round to purchase ground that the EDC has current option on.

Kenneth Cutter was asked to clean up his residence by Area Plan. Mr. Cutter mentioned the items that were asked to be removed from the property. After discussion with the Commissioners, Mr. Cutter indicated that he is attempting to clean up his property.

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

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John Richards, President

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