DECATUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

NOVEMBER 20, 2006


The Decatur County Commissioners opened their November 20th meeting with following present: Jerome Buening- President, Charles Buell, John Richards and Bridgett Weber-Auditor.

The November 6th meeting minutes were read and approved.

Mark Mohr – Highway Department asked for permission to make some office improvements and Commissioners agreed. Mr. Mohr informed Commissioners that there will be future meetings with INDOT to discuss concerns with frontage roads around Honda Site.

Nancy Miller was present to discuss Bridge #124 over Clifty Creek. Mrs. Miller’s husband car went off the side of the bridge letting another car cross. Mr. Mohr discussed with the Commissioners the possibility of a guard rail and also the fact that it is a stone arch bridge and the historical aspect of making changes to it.

Claims were reviewed and approved.

David Neuman – Area Plan Director discussed the growing responsibility of inspections and less time he has for trash complaints. Larry Howard of the Health Department will take calls pertaining to trash and has been provided with a copy of the county ordinance for procedures to enforce it.

Larry Howard - Health Sanitarian discussed his findings on dye testing in Sardinia. Mr. Howard has not been able to complete testing at all the residences. Commissioners discussed with Ms. Polanski about contacting SIRPC to apply for grant monies to do a sewer study.

James Dittoe with Winning Communities discussed the impacts of Honda and his willingness to work with local officials to provide a comprehensive plan to Greensburg/Decatur County.

Doug Banks – Coroner presented a Memorandum of Understanding with the Indiana State Coroner’s Association for a laptop computer with software to the Commissioners. Mr. Banks requested ventilation and a telephone for the Coroner’s Office and Commissioners agreed.
Mr. Banks also discussed Ambulance bids. Med Tec is the recommendation of the Ambulance Service based on price, warranties and equipment.

Allen Fore of Rockies Express provided a project overview of the 1700 mile pipeline from Colorado to Ohio. 18.2 miles of pipeline will be going through northern Decatur County. Mr. Buening has concerns about safety and plans for future development.

Mary Vail – Recorder provided a revised contract from Data Conversion Services. Mr. Richards moved to sign contract, Mr. Buell seconded and Mr. Buening concurred.

Harold Sample – Veteran Service Officer discussed using the Veteran’s Office to plan military funeral services between the VFW and the American Legion. Mr. Buell recommended all members of the color guard be present to discuss further.

Robin Nobbe – Assessor reported to the Commissioners that she has completed her state required trending, will be printing Form 11’s and ready to rollover to the Auditor in about 2 weeks. Mrs. Nobbe also reminded Commissioners that they will have a PTABOA appointment to make before the end of 2006.

Judge John Westhafer discussed security for the courthouse. Homeland Security funding to pay for electronic screening at the entrances was discussed. Judge Westhafer will be present at the December 18th meeting to discuss further.

Sheriff Daryl Templeton provided an update on the prison break. Sheriff Templeton expressed the need for more men at the jail.

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




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Jerome Buening, President

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