DECATUR COUNTY COUNCIL
MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 18, 2006


The Decatur County Council held the April 18th meeting with the following present: Ernest Gauck, President, Rheadawn Metz, Tom Carroll, Geneva Hunt, Al Knecht, Rose Hellmich, Ken Owens and Auditor Bridgett Weber.

Mrs. Metz moved to approve the March 16th meeting minutes and Mrs. Hunt seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Vicki Kellerman with the EDC provided information about a Certified Shovel Ready project for the 440 acres that the City and County have the option to purchase from Campbell and Reiger. Providing a sewer system to this area is essential to promote economic development for the acreage. Mrs. Kellerman will be submitting a grant application to the City of Lawrenceburg and requested a letter of support from the County Council for the application. Mr. Gauck discussed with Council members on how the sewer project could be funded by the City and County.
Mrs. Kellerman also updated Council members on potential company types the EDC is looking for.

William Meyerrose provided quotes from Baltus and Mobile Comm for a communications tower for the Millhousen and Napoleon fire runs. Mobile Comm withdrew their quote leaving Baltus quoting $7,070.00 with half being paid from E911 funds. Mr. Carroll moved to spend $3335.00 on the tower for fire and EMS, Mr. Owens seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Robin Nobbe mailed Council members an update on state mandated work. The Washington Township Assessor’s office needs new computers. Mrs. Nobbe had bought the other townships computers a few years ago and will pay for the computers with Reassessment funds. Trending is now in effect for 2006 pay 2007 and has received a quote for the project of $37,600.00.

Robert Barker discussed lake dredging project at the park. Mr. Barker is currently working with Force Construction on this project. The County Commissioners have a tentative agreement with Force Construction between $60,000 and $70,000.00 to do the work.
Mr. Barker also discussed the Sports Complex and the need for a Coordinator during baseball/softball season. With many traveling teams wanting to use the complex, Mr. Barker feels that the association fees could pay for this position. Mr. Barker will look into this further and will most likely try to budget for 2007.

Tim Ortman requested a decision from Council members on how to pay for the State Mandated Parcel Numbering Project. Council members recommended using the salary not currently being used in the GIS Budget.

Mrs. Metz moved to approve additional appropriations for $20,000.00 for Reassessment; and $25,000 for Cum Cap Development; and appropriation transfers, Mr. Knecht seconded the motion. Motion carried 

COUNTY GENERAL
SUPERIOR COURT 
TRANSFER FROM: EXTRA HELP 0101-201-1000.05 
TRANSFER TO: EQUIPMENT 0101-201-4000.41 570.00


The County Council will meet May 16th at 7:00pm.

Mrs. Hellmich moved to adjourn, and Mr. Knecht seconded the motion. Motion carried.


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Ernest Gauck, President


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