DECATUR COUNTY COUNCIL

FEBRUARY 20, 2007


The Decatur County Council opened their February 20th, 2007 with the following present; Ernest Gauck, Rheadawn Metz, Rose Hellmich, Larry Meyer, Geneva Hunt, and Kenneth Hooten.

Mrs. Hellmich moved to approve minutes of the January meeting and Mrs. Hunt seconded the motion. Motion carried.

David Neuman – Area Plan Director came before the council to discuss a printer issue. His printers are failing and the cost to fix will exceed the cost a new purchase. Council members gave Mr. Neuman a ladies and gentlemen’s agreement to appropriate monies to purchase a copier/printer.

Mr. Neuman also asked for a part-time inspector to be full-time and put a part-time clerical person in the office. Mr. Buell was present to discuss the need for help in the Area Plan Office. Council agreed to pay $9.10 an hour for part-time and full-time is approved.

Mr. Buell – President of Commissioners requested Council’s approval to set up a regional water district. Mrs. Metz moved to agree to sign the resolution for the regional water district and Mrs. Hunt seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mrs. Metz moved to appoint Michelle Sweet to the Animal Control Board to replace David Scripture and Mr. Hooten seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Council members agreed to table the Clerk’s amended 144 until it can be explained further.

Home Detention amended 144 was discussed. $384.00 for Elaine Sebastian $584.00 for Mark Cripe was approved which is the 2% raise that was approved for 2007 budget.

Family Court Counselor amended 144 and budget for 2007 was presented. Council agreed 144 for 2007.

Prosecutor’s amended 144’s were also discussed.

Mr. Meyer moved to approve Area Plan, Family Court Counselor and Prosecutor amended 144’s as presented and Mr. Hooten seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Mrs. Hunt move to approve Clerk transfers except transfer for deputies and new hire, Mrs. Metz seconded the motion. Motion carried.

With no further business to come before the Council, Mr. Meyer moved to adjourn, Mr. Hooten seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned.


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Ernest Gauck, President

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