DECATUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OCTOBER 1, 2007

The Decatur County Commissioners opened their October 1st meeting with following present: Charles Buell- President, Jerome Buening, John Richards and Bridgett Weber-Auditor.

The September 17th meeting minutes were approved as read.

Mark Mohr-Highway Department presented 2007 Road Program Report. $800,000.00 of the monies used in 2007 was Major Move’s dollars. Mr. Mohr discussed the snow removal for the courthouse and requested Commissioners purchase a snow blower to alleviate the manpower used at the courthouse during heavy snows.

Curtis Wendling- DGDC discussed Christmas on the square opening night will be at Greensburg Camera; parade will also be happening that night. Downtown Greensburg Development Commission requested permission to put up Christmas Trees and Lights and Commissioners agreed. Jim Stapp has also come on board this year to help and will be bringing animals up from his petting zoo for the children.

Tim Ortman- GIS Facilitator discussed the section corner project that was uncompleted during the early 90’s. Approximately 75 section corners were not completed. GPS will be used to find these coordinates. A plan to set PVC pipe with metal cap will identify ties in roadways. Andy Scholle has been contacted to provide a proposal for the project. Ms. Polanski also asked questions as to how the corners will be found. Mr. Buening moved to sign Corner Stone Project with Andy Scholle, Mr. Richards seconded and Mr. Buell concurred.

Bryan Robbins – Hott City provided a 3rd quarter report for 2007. Mr. Robbins discussed number of vendors and the growth of the Farmers Market this year. The Farmers Market will end this Friday.
Mr. Robbins presented a copy of request for qualifications for the bike & fitness paths. Mr. Robbins has also discussed the moving forward process with the city council also.

Patty Yount – Bernardin Lochmueller provided a report on the Regional Sewer Study. Ms. Yount discussed the possibility of questions that will come up at public hearings. Prelim numbers will be sent to the Commissioners.

Mr. Richards moved to sign the amendment to the personnel policy stating that criminal background checks for employees and bureau of motor vehicles checks on employees driving a county vehicle will be performed, Mr. Buening seconded and Mr. Buell concurred.

Commissioners asked Tami Wenning for recommendations for a replacement on the PTABOA Board. Mrs. Wenning will look into the possibilities further and report back to the Commissioners.

Vicki Kellerman is hosting a delegation from Scotland on October 16th; Bob White from USDA will be heading the tour. EDC is holding an auto expo at the old NTN site 11 counties have been invited to be a part of this event. November 28th will be the date for the event.

Mr. William O. Smith discussed with Commissioners the placement of the monument for Underground Railroad Trails.

Claims were approved.

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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