APRIL 3, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M.
Kristina Warren, Vice-President
Gene R. Beck
DEPUTY AUDITOR Carrie Boling
AUDIENCE Eight Individuals
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met in regular session at the Courthouse Annex on April 3, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. The pledge to the flag was given.
Commissioner O’Hair asked Highway Superintendent, David Sutherlin, how bridge 60 (Dunbar Bridge) was going. David Sutherlin replied they’re about quarter of the way done.
Board of Commissioners received a letter stating that, James Fenwick, of Bainbridge, resigned off of the children’s service board. They were asked to choose representation from the northern portion of the county.
Kim Hyten, EMA Director, brought forward the 2005 Emergency Management Performance Grants Program Sub-Grant Agreement for Commissioner O’Hair to sign. It is for reimbursement of half the total EMA salaries, totaling $6,390. The reimbursement will go into the county general fund. Commissioner Warren made the motion to approve. Commissioner Beck seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Kim Hyten brought to the attention of the board that there is a position opened on the Planning Commission Board. Joe Mann had expressed interest in being appointed to the board. Commissioner Warren made the motion to appoint Joe Mann on the board. Commissioner Beck seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Kim Hyten submitted a copy of the proclamation signed for March 22, 2006.
The Plan Commission board has recommended LSL and ACE (American Consulting Engineers) to assist Putnam County with the comprehensive plan regarding development ordinances. Kim Hyten had sent each Commissioner a letter regarding both of the companies.
Commissioner Warren liked the fact that one of the companies, ACE, is Indiana based. It had appeared after reading Mr. Hyten’s letter that the Plan Commission board’s only concern was that ACE did not have enough planning background. The board would like assurance that Dr. Segedy would have more involvement.
Upon the Commissioners request, Mr. Hyten had contacted ACE asking for a letter of assurance regarding Dr. Segedy’s involvement in the development of the comprehensive plan. ACE submitted the letter to the Board of Commissioners.
Larry Parker said it was a close race between the two companies. He said they would be happy with either one. Commissioner O’Hair asked if that was the opinion of the board, Larry Parker replied yes.
Commissioner Beck feels that ACE is a good choice because they are an Indiana firm and he knows some people that work for ACE.
Commissioner Beck made the motion to accept the proposal from ACE (American Consulting, Inc.) Commissioner Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Jim Tennancour, from ACE, introduced himself to the Board of Commissioners and stated they were excited about the planning process.
Lauralee Baugh asked for permission to be in the building during the primary election. She would be entering from a different location than the people voting. The Commissioners said it was okay.
Bill Sipes, from WTH engineering, introduced himself to the Board of Commissioners and said they appreciated their business.
Commissioner Beck made the motion to approve. Commissioner Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Beck made the motion to approve. Commissioner Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
1. Weights & Measures Monthly Report
2. DNR-Samuel Brown House
3. Bituminous Insurance-Loss Acknowledgement: Andrew Woods
4. Welfare Report – January & February
5. WCSWD Advisory Committee Letters
6. Clerk’s Monthly Report – February
7. IDEM – Putnam Ethanol
Commissioner Beck made the motion to acknowledge the mail. Commissioner Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Beck made the motion to adjourn. Commissioner Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
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Dennis D. O’Hair, President Kristina Warren, Vice President
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Gene R. Beck Attest: Stephanie Campbell,
Auditor