DECATUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

SEPTEMBER 17, 2007

The Decatur County Commissioners opened their September 17th meeting with following present: Charles Buell- President, Jerome Buening, John Richards and Bridgett Weber-Auditor.

The September 4th meeting minutes were approved as read.

Mark Mohr-Highway Department provided a report from Butler Fairman & Seufert. Consulting parties will meet September 19th at 1:00pm in Room 106 and asked Commissioners to attend. Hoosier Energy transformer will be moved to 400N today. Road 250 overpass road for truck route will be closed for three weeks. Mr. Mohr presented an agreement from Tom Estes to demolish County Road 300N. Mr. Mohr requested some guidance on the sign project. Mr. Mohr had some opposition of placement of signs in small towns. Commissioners requested Mr. Mohr talk to Ms. Polanski on this. Mr. Mohr would still like to offer a reward and put up posters in schools showing what can happen for defacing a sign. Mr. Mohr took inventory at the Town Hall of Milford. Mr. Mohr is requesting to take possession of the weed eater and tables and chairs and Commissioners agreed.

Revision of Temporary speed limit for highway worksite was discussed. William O. Smith wrote a letter discussing the distribution of funds for ticket writing and the problems it can cause by passing these ordinances.

Mark Klosterkemper discussed bridges and studies that have been performed. Mr. Klosterkemper discussed the impact on increased traffic for Bridge #18. Army Core of Engineers permit would have to be obtained if water on bridge is entered into to proceed with project. Bridge #18 and #19 have been in the system for 14 to 15 years. Commissioners raised discussion as to whether these projects could be funded locally.

Claims were approved.

Dr. Alunday was present to discuss the opening for Environmental Health position at the Health Department. The gentleman being considered for the position lives on the Decatur/Shelby County line. Carol Beck wanted to make sure that this was acceptable to the Commissioners. Commissioners agreed to allow the hiring out of county as long as he is qualified.

David Neuman presented copies of the Comprehensive Plan and will be available on the county website. Mr. Neuman also presented Rezoning petitions from A1-A-2 for signature. Tim Myer 2A; Todd Beesly 2.99A; Daniel Bingham; Bill Wood 1.71A; David Neuman 2 lots at 2.99A.

Mr. Neuman presented an amended subdivision ordinance for signature. Mr. Richards moved to sign amended Subdivision Ordinance, Mr. Buening seconded and Mr. Buell concurred.

Jennifer Sturges requested a letter of support for Community Foundation and no financial support requested at this time. Mr. Buening moved to sign letter of support, Mr. Richards seconded and Mr. Buell concurred.

Edward Iancu – Traffic Controls presented VCalm; traffic calming devices in place for controlled areas such as construction zones, schools, etc.

Pam Blasdel –EMA requested that Commissioners sign a 2006 Emergency Management Performance Grant and will reimburse the county for $3399.04. Mr. Buening moved to sign agreement for reimbursement, Mr. Richards seconded and Mr. Buell concurred. Ms. Blasdel requested the Commissioners sign a proclamation for Emergency Preparedness Week. Mr. Richards moved to sign proclamation for preparedness week, Mr. Buening seconded and Mr. Buell concurred.

Pam Blasdel reported that the Public Health Coordinator position will end as October 31, 2007.

Mr. Richards moved to move forward with the demolition of 300N, Mr. Buening seconded and Mr. Buell concurred.

Melanie Maxwell thanked Commissioners for creating the Cemetery Commission. A slate of possible members was presented.

Mr. Buening moved to sign Ordinance No. 2007-15 An Ordinance Setting a Temporary Speed Limit for a Highway Worksite, Mr. Richards seconded and Mr. Buell concurred.

Mr. Buening moved to sign Indiana Finance Authority Agreement for the Hulsbosch Dairy Farm, Mr. Richards seconded and Mr. Buell concurred.


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

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Charles Buell, President

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