COMMISSIONERS: Kristina M. Warren, President

Gene R. Beck, Vice President

James R. Baird

ATTORNEY: Scott Hoff

AUDITOR: Stephanie Campbell

DEPUTY AUDITOR: Evelyn Owens

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on October 1, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. at the Courthouse Annex. The pledge to the flag was given.

BRIDGE 159

Kristina Warren stated that Bridge 159 was tabled from the last meeting. She made a motion to award Clark Dietz of Ferarr & Garvey the project since they received the highest score. Gene Beck seconded. The motion carried.

DEVELOPMENT CENTER FUNDING

Bill Dory said he had received the check for the Development Center. However, he would hold it until the contract with the County was approved and signed. Scott Hoff said he would look at the contract for the next meeting. Mr. Dory discussed the 2008 budget plan and said he would be back in December to readdress the issue. Mr. Dory also went over some of the services that the Development Commission provides for the County. The two largest projects being, Lone Star Industries and the Ethanol Plant.

Kristina Warren explained to Mr. Dory that she has been getting phone calls with concerns about the amount of water the Ethanol Plant will be using. Mr. Dory said that they have run a line to Cloverdale and will not be using the nearby well.

PREVAILING WAGE COMMITTEE APPOINTMENT

Don Gedert sent the Commissioners a request for an appointment to the Prevailing Wage Committee for the Cloverdale Redevelopment Commission. Mr. Gedert recommended Phyllis Blashke to be appointed. Kristina Warren made a motion to appoint Phyllis Blashke as the Commissioner’s representative to the Prevailing Wage Committee for the Cloverdale Redevelopment Commission. Gene Beck seconded. The motion carried.

VOTER REGISTRATION SYSTEM AGREEMENT

Marty Watts, County Clerk, presented the Commissioners with a contract renewal for the voter registration system between the State of Indiana and Putnam County. Mrs. Watts stated the only thing that has changed in the agreement from previous years is that the county will be liable if anything breaks down with the equipment. She stated that the State has provided all the equipment but can not afford to keep up with the maintenance. Mrs. Watts said that the equipment is to be used for voter registration only. James Baird said he would like to review the agreement before signing. Gene Beck made a motion to table the agreement until the next meeting. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

EXTENSION OFFICE UPDATE

Laura Lee Baugh from the Putnam County Extension Office stated that they were in the middle of updating the programs for next year and appreciated any input the Commissioner’s may have. Ms. Baugh asked if the Extension Office employees would have access to the Annex on Election Day. Marty Watts said it should be no problem as long as they were 50 feet from the voting machines.

Ms. Baugh informed everyone that the registration for the Louisville Swine Show is coming up. She said that entrants must be Pork Quality Assurance Certified.

MINUTES

Gene Beck made a motion to approve the September 4 & September 17, 2007 minutes. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

PAYROLL

Gene Beck made a motion to approve September 21, 2007 payroll. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

CLAIMS (REGULAR & EMERGENCY)

Gene Beck made a motion to approve claims. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

MAIL

1. Tort Claim – Caroline & Carl Hedge

2. IDEM – White Oak Farms

3. IDEM – Crown Equipment Corp.

4. IDEM – Heritage Environmental Services

5. Clerk Monthly Report - August

6. Board of Trustees Minutes, August 15, 2007

7. Weights and Measures Monthly Report, September 15, 2007

8. Indiana Homeland Security Grant Agreement

9. County Child Services and Division of Family Resources – Financial Report – August 2007

Gene Beck made a motion to acknowledge the mail. James Baird seconded. The motion carried.

ADJOURN

Gene Beck made a motion to adjourn the meeting. James Baird 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