DECATUR COUNTY COUNCIL

NOVEMBER 21, 2006


The Decatur County Council held their November 21st meeting with the following present: Ernie Gauck- President, Rheadawn Metz, Tom Carroll, Geneva Hunt, Al Knecht, Rose Hellmich, Ken Owens and Bridgett Weber- Auditor.

Mr. Knecht moved to approve the October 17th meeting minutes as read and Mr. Carroll seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Larry Fair of M&S Precision discussed the $740,000.00 cost of moving to the larger KS Bearings facility. Mr. Fair reported that M& S currently has 70 employees and by 2008 that number will double along with the salaries. Mr. Fair requested the use of county dollars to bring the building up to code. Council members agreed they would be unable to fund every building in the county that was not up to code.

Ginny Whipple requested to be hired for assessment services for the Honda Plant. Mrs. Metz would like to let the new assessor decide on contractual services and Mr.Gauck agreed.

Robin Nobbe – Assessor reported to Council members that the new construction contract is signed in the fall. Mrs. Nobbe stated that the townships want her to do the work making it a permanent position. Mr. Owens would like to wait to see if Tami Wenning will need the help after she gets into the office of Assessor.

Vicki Kellerman of the EDC gave Council members a report on the Japan Mission and showed pictures of the plaque presented. During the trip, they met with current industries and introduced themselves to possible future companies. Mr. Gauck expressed the need for EDC to work with current employers to retain their employees.

Mr. Knecht moved to approve additional appropriations and transfers and Mrs. Hellmich seconded the motion. Motion carried.

ADDITIONALS: Cumulative Bridge $120,000.00; E911 $40,000.00; County General $25,654.00

Mr. Owens moved to give Human Services $1000.00 and Mrs. Metz seconded the motion. Motion carried.

Ed Kerner with the Association of Indiana Counties encouraged Council members to join National Association of County Officials. NACO is providing a drug card benefit to all counties who join.

Mark Mohr- Highway Superintendent discussed the possibility of adding another hourly person to his crew. Council members agreed along as Mr. Mohr could work within his current budget.

Sheriff Daryl Templeton requested 4 additional jailers. Mrs. Metz moved to approve 3 jailers and Mrs. Hunt seconded adding that 1 to be paid out of corrections monies. Motion carried. Sheriff Templeton will need to request additional appropriation to cover the 2007 budget.

With nothing else to come before the Council, Mr. Knecht moved adjourn and Mrs. Hellmich seconded the motion. Meeting adjourned.






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Ernest Gauck, President

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