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 Present: Dave Hepler – Vice Chairman; Bob Farmer – Chairman; Andy
Anderson; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin
Bateman; David Blankenship; Emily Davenport; Pat O’Neill; Gene
Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Scott Schaffenacker; Jan Schumacher
Absent:
Guests: Tim Meier; Dan Fulscher; Darwin Shroyer; Cheryl Hedrick;
Kendall Caruthers; Samuel Wood; Brad Kauffman; Garrett Barton; Terry
Storer; Derek Hurley; Bucky Washman; Todd Hamm; Peggy Lee; Paul Lee;
Herman Schwantz
Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Schaffenacker.
Moment of Silence for Mr. David Blankenship’s sister.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to accept
the minutes from October 16, 2014. Motion passed.
Mr. Fulscher gave out two awards, one to Mrs. Schumacher the
“Special Merit Award” and one to Mr. Aylesworth the “Shroyer Award”.
Airport/Farm:
Mr. Rohlfs reported 547 gallons of fuel were sold in October.
Nothing further to report.
Animal Control:
Mr. Bateman reported Animal Control committee is still working on
Ordinance Revisions. Nothing further to report.
Building and Grounds:
Mr. Bateman reported the next big project is the elevator. Mr.
Bateman is still working with KONE. Mr. Bateman reported BLI
Lighting installed lights at both parks. Nothing further to report.
Chamber of Commerce:
Mrs. Schumacher reported she talked to Andi Hake and the steering
committee for the new organization met and they are still working on
a name. Chamber of Commerce as it currently is will meet until the
end of the year. Nothing further to report.
Community Action:
Mr. O’Neill reported Community Action is in the process of
planning Cheeseburger in Paradise. Head Start is back to full
capacity. Nothing further to report.
Executive/Economic Development:
Mr. Hepler reported Executive/Economic Development will meet
Monday, November 17, 2014 at 7p.m. Executive has nothing to vote on
this month. Nothing to report.
Finance:
Mr. Ruben reported Finance committee is going out for bids for a
new copier contract. Mr. Ruben reminded everyone December vouchers
need to be marked FY 14 or FY 15.Llast day to put anything into
13-14 Budget will be December 31, 2014. Any budget adjustments need
to be done by December, 2014. Mr. Ruben reported Mrs. Dugan has a
budget adjustment that needs to be voted on this month. Mrs. Dugan
would like to adjust Processing Tax bills from $80,000.00 to
$100,000.00.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to adjust
Processing Tax bills from $80,000.00 to $100,000.00. Straw vote
taken, motion passed.
Mr. Ruben read a letter from Mrs. Dugan. Mrs. Dugan stated “This
expense line is used to pay for IT to Viscon, and our Tax Collection
Software, and support. Also, our financial software and support. We
also expensed out for partial assessor’s office new software (Came
Software). Increases in our annual software contracts, caused an
overage in our budgeted line that Sally Litterly and I share for
these expenses. We are currently at $95,780.00 with possible
additional expenses before end of fiscal year”. Nothing further to
report.
General Assembly: Nothing to report.
Health:
Mr. Helper reported Mrs. Meagher took a grant writing course last
month. Mrs. Meagher offered to help Elkhart residents look for
grants for infrastructure. Nothing further to report.
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Insurance/Legislation:
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded Mr. Anderson, to
accept the premium in the amount of $226,262 Straw vote taken,
motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Anderson,
to approve LO 13-14 104 Roberta B. Snyder to the Beason Chestnut
Public Water District. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to
approve raffles LO 13-14 103 Fraternal Order of Eagles #2708 and
LO 13-14 105 Kaidy Carlin Benefit . Straw vote taken, motion
passed. Nothing further to report.
Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.
Law Enforcement and EMA:
Sheriff reported the heating and cool system is working fine.
Sheriff reported Henson Robinson still needs to work on the door on
the roof that is rotted. Nothing further to report.
Liquor: Nothing to report.
Planning and Zoning: Nothing to report
Economic Development Partnership:
Mr. Ruben and Mr. Farmer will be voting on the bylaws at the next
Economic Development Partnership meeting. Nothing to report.
Road and Bridge:
A motion was made by Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, approve
the proposed Collective Bargaining Agreement with the Teamsters
Local 916. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Mr. Anderson reported the proposed changes include salary increases
of 2.5% for each year of the 3-year contract.
Nothing further to report.
Main Street and Tourism:
Mr. Anderson reported Trick or Treating with the Mayor was a huge
success. Next event is the Christmas Parade on December 4, 2014 at
5:30p.m.
Tourism will meet next Tuesday night. Nothing further to report.
Waste Management: Nothing to report.
Safety: Nothing to report.
Personnel:
Mrs. Schumacher is working with the department heads to come up
with an agreement on the personnel policies. Nothing further to
report.
Public Comments:
Peggy Lee stated “your vote is not about closing the mine; your
vote is about rezoning a piece of property at the mine”. Mrs. Lee
asked the mine if they’ll work with this board and work with
Economic Development Partnership to try to find a more appropriate,
safer and better spot for their mine slurry. Mrs. Lee asked the
board to please vote no on the rezone.
County Board Chairman’s Report:
Mr. Farmer asked for suggestions regarding office hours on
Christmas Eve.
A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to close at
noon on Christmas Eve. Straw vote taken, motion passed.
Christmas Party for the board is on December 13, 2014 at Stager Inn
at 6 p.m.
Mr. Farmer reminded the Board Members of the 175th Anniversary
Dinner Saturday, November 15, 2014.
Mrs. Schumacher reminded everyone of December 5, 2014 the Employee
Luncheon. Kevin Bateman is making BBQ.
Mrs. Freese announced November 18, 2014 Regular Board meeting will
be held at the Rec Center in the Ballroom. Nothing further to
report.
A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill seconded by Mr. Aylesworth, to
adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:33 pm.
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