COMMISSIONERS: Kristina M. Warren, President

Gene R. Beck, Vice President

James R. Baird

AUDITOR: Stephanie Campbell

DEPUTY AUDITOR: Evelyn Owens

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on September 17, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex. The pledge to the flag was given.

BRIDGE 59 BIDS

The bids for Bridge 59 (725 East) were opened and looked over by the Commissioners. The following bids were received:

H.E. Henderson $79,534.64

George Harvey $93,250.20

Trisler $100,458.00

John K. Huber $87,358.32

Gene Beck made a motion to award the bridge to H.E. Henderson pending County Council approval. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

EOC BID DEADLINE

Kim Hyten reminded the Commissioners that September 27^th at 2:00 p.m. is the deadline for bids on the EOC building. He informed the Commissioners that David Costin would like the Commissioners to meet soon thereafter to go over the bids. After a brief discussion the Commissioners agreed to meet on October 4^th at 2:00 p.m.

PLANNING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT

Kim Hyten presented the Commissioners with an amendment to a Planning Ordinance. The Commissioners agreed to table the matter until the ordinance could be proofed by the County Attorney.

TIMBER RIDGE ESTATES SUBDIVISION

Kim Hyten presented the Commissioners with a plat to adopt Timber Ridge Estates Subdivision. The request was to divide 22.72 +/- acres into three residential lots per amendment to Putnam County Code Chapter 102. Gene Beck made a motion to approve the subdivision. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

sMITH SUBDIVISION

Kim Hyten presented Smith Subdivision to the Commissioners for approval. The request was to divide 46 +/- acres into three residential lots per amendment to Putnam County Code Chapter 102. James Baird made a motion to approve the subdivision. Gene Beck seconded. The motion carried.

BARREN ACRES SUBDIVISION

Kim Hyten presented the Commissioners with a resolution to adopt Barren Acres Subdivision. The request was to divide 21.36 +/- acres into two residential lots per amendment to Putnam County Code Chapter 102. Gene Beck made a motion to approve the Subdivision. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

COURTHOUSE ROOF

Kim Hyten informed the Commissioners that due to financing the roof of the Courthouse would have to be done next year. Mr. Hyten stated that a new rubber roof would cost around $30,000. He has discussed this with Terry Burnsworth, Pyramid Engineering, and a presentation will be given later.

VACATE RIGHT OF WAY/WHITETAIL BLUFF SUBDIVISION

Kim Hyten stated he would like the ordinance approved to vacate the portion of County Road 125 East designated as right of way which lies south of the centerline of the shared driveway for lots #1 and #2 in Whitetail Bluff Subdivision. Auditor Stephanie Campbell informed the Commissioners that the ordinance has not been advertised. The ordinance was tabled until the next meeting.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FUNDING REQUEST

Bill Dory from the Economic Development Center stated he was there for the center’s annual request of funding. Mr. Dory said they were requesting the usual amount, but it was cut last year due to the county’s budget. Mr. Dory presented a contract to the Commissioners. He stated that with the new legislation that has come out they thought it would be best to have a contract. James Baird said he would like for the County Attorney, Scott Hoff, to review the contract first. The Commissioner’s informed Mr. Dory that they had already done their plan for 2007 at the same amount as 2006.

APEX

Amy Carpenter from Apex, a medical insurance broker, appeared before the Commissioner’s to ask to be considered for the county’s health insurance broker. Ms. Carpenter stated she would like to do an audit of our current plan to see if they may be able to find one that is comparable but cheaper. She stated she would come back in early November to discuss her findings. James Baird asked what information she would need to do the audit. Ms. Carpenter stated she would need list of employees that are currently covered, type of coverage, list of claims from Anthem, premium information, rates, birthdates and zip codes. Mr. Baird stated he wanted to furnish Apex with the employees, type of coverage and list of claims from Anthem. They can use this information to give the Commissioner’s an estimated fee.

VECTREN

Kevin Relue from Vectren stated he was there to get permission to bore roads on the list presented to the Commissioners. Mr. Relue stated that Black Diamond has their contract to fix any roads that may be damaged from their equipment. Gene Beck made a motion to approve. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

FSSA AGREEMENT

Kristina Warren stated that the FSSA Agreement was tabled from the last meeting. Auditor Stephanie Campbell stated that Scott Hoff has reviewed it and said that it was a standard state contract for the County Home. Ms. Warren said that the County Home is waiting on it so they can receive their money. Gene Beck made a motion to approve. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

DNR RENTING ANNEX SPACE

Kristina Warren stated that the DNR is asking for rental of space for two years instead of one due to the amount of paperwork. James Baird made a motion to approve contingent upon the availability of space at the Annex. Gene Beck seconded. The motion carried.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2007 PAYROLL

Gene Beck made a motion to approve the September 7, 2007 payroll. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

MINUTES

Gene Beck made a motion to approve the August 6, 2007, Executive and Regular session, minutes. Kristina Warren seconded. The motion carried. Kristina Warren made a motion to approve August 20, 2007 minutes. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

MAIL

1. Letter from Cathryn Ensley, Greencastle Civic League

2. IDEM - Lone Star Industries

3. Floyd Twp. Fire Protection Minutes

4. Cummins Behavioral Health Systems Meeting Agenda

5. Tort Claim Notice – John D. Thomas

6. Letter from Heather Probst

Gene Beck made a motion to acknowledge the mail. Kristina Warren seconded. The motion carried.

ADJOURN

James Baird made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Kristina Warren seconded. The motion carried.

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Kristina M. Warren, President Gene R. Beck, V. President

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James R. Baird Attest: Stephanie Campbell, Auditor