COMMISSIONERS MEETING
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 17, 2006 AT 6:00 P.M.
ATTENDANCE:
Kristina Warren, Vice-President
Gene R. Beck
COUNTY ATTORNEY: Tim Bookwalter
DEPUTY AUDITOR: Carrie Boling
AUDIENCE: Thirteen Individuals
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 17, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex. The pledge to the flag was given.
Steve Jones, property owner from Russell Township, came before the Board of Commissioners suggesting closing part 950 North which would be 675 West. Charles King owns land on both sides of the road and has consented to the idea. Commissioner Beck asked Attorney, Tim Bookwalter legally what they needed to do. He suggested getting Surveyor, David Penturf to get a description of where the road ends. Once that is done a petition to vacate property will need to be done. Commissioner O’Hair asked if the road was big enough for a grader to turn around. Yes, they believed it would be.
Subdivision McBride at 200 North 10 acre lot. Commissioner Warren made a motion to approve. Commissioner Beck seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Plan Commission Director, Kim Hyten wanted to let the Commissioners know that he is currently working with ACE on the final contract for the comprehensive plan.
Plan Commission Director, Kim Hyten passed out a draft of a resolution authorizing the Putnam County Council to pay a “host fee” from the hazardous waste fund. A percentage would be paid to Russell Township and the Town of Russellville. This was informational only tonight.
Dennis Fordice, Kevin Carrington, Mark Rossok and David Nelson from
Russellville Community Volunteer Fire Department are requesting $100,000 from the hazardous waste fund to help in the purchase of a new fire truck. Kim Hyten said the Hazardous Waste Board had reviewed and will be asking Council to look at budgeting out of income from the hazardous waste fund. The board unanimously approved the request. Commissioner O’Hair asked what they were going to do with their 1972 truck. Mark Rossok said a gentleman from the Crawfordsville Notary takes them to Mexico. Commissioner Beck made a motion to approve pending County Council approval. Commissioner Warren seconded. The motion carried.
The Board of Commissioners received a letter from Michael Nees, Executive Director Main Street Greencastle requesting use of the courthouse restrooms during the annual Fair on the Square. Kim Hyten reminded the Commissioners of the condition the restrooms have been left in past years. He would rather not leave the restrooms open, but if they decided to keep them open he wanted to suggest leaving only the south door open and locking the door that leads into the rotunda. Commissioner Beck asked if they could request Main Street to check on the restrooms. Bill Dory said that several years ago Main Street paid the custodian to clean periodically. Commissioner Warren made a motion to approve pending Kim Hyten works out a compromise with Michael Nees. Commissioner Beck seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Don Gedert had the Commissioners sign a resolution adopted by the Cloverdale Redevelopment Commission. He wanted to update the Commissioners on their progress with the Horse Arena in Cloverdale. Commissioner Warren made a motion to sign the resolution. Commissioner Beck seconded. The motion carried.
Bill Dory wanted to let the Commissioners know of their plans to bring more business into Putnam County. They plan on improving some land near County Road 50 South.
Don Gedert said they revised their air permit. They are supposed to get back out there this week and push more dirt. Commissioner O’Hair asked about a timeline, Mr. Dory said around May.
LauraLee Baugh says she is concerned about staff for next year and what jobs she should do because of her reduction in staff. She is also concerned that she may need more funds, and one staff member may be getting burned out with all of her responsibilities. She informed the board that they are getting all the 4-H workshops set up.
TREASURER’S OFFICE
The Board of Commissioners signed an agreement for the Treasurer’s office to do business with Farmers State Bank. They will collect 4.5% in interest rates on investments and cash management programs. Commissioner Beck made a motion to approve. Commissioner Warren seconded. The motion carried.
The Board of Commissioners signed a contract with the Indiana State Board of Animal Health (BOAH) to test the cattle in the county for Bovine Brucellosis and Tuberculsosis. Commissioner Beck made a motion to approve. Commissioner Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
The Commissioners are requesting whoever is interested in being appointed to the WCSWD board to appear before the Board of Commissioners at their next scheduled meeting May 1, 2006.
Commissioner Warren made a motion to sign and approve April 7, 2006 payroll. Commissioner Beck seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
Commissioner Warren made a motion to sign and approve February 20, 2006 minutes. Commissioner Beck seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
1. Indiana Dept. of Transportation-Traffic signal.
2. Planning Dept.-Structure on public right of way.
3. Letter from Pyramid.
4. Clerk’s monthly report-March 2006.
5. Sycamore Trails-Minutes of January 24th & 30th, 2006.
6. Welfare report-March 2006.
7. Treasurer’s monthly report-March 2006.
Commissioner Beck made a motion to adjourn. Commissioner Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously.
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Gene Beck Attest: Carrie Boling
Deputy Auditor