Gibson County Board of Commissioners 2-21-2012******************************************************************************
Gibson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Session
February 21, 2012
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The Gibson County Board of Commissioners met on February 21, 2012, at 6:30 PM at the North Annex Meeting Room.
Members Present: Gerald Bledsoe, President,
Bob Townsend, Jim McDonald, County Attorney, Kay Vore, Administrative Assistant, and C.T. Montgomery, County Auditor. Alan Douglas did not attend.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag
was recited and led by Gerald Bledsoe.
Minutes: The minutes from the February 7, 2012, meeting was approved through a motion by Bob Townsend and seconded by Gerald Bledsoe. The motion
passed 2-0.
Claims:
County General: $118,353.43
Courts: $ 4,453.03
Sheriff: $221,763.25
Highway: $ 59,632.92
Payroll 2-10-2012 $304,954.55
Bob Townsend made a motion to approve
the claims. Gerald Bledsoe seconded the motion and the motion passed 2-0.
Old Business:
Preferred Health Plans, Inc. Rick Mitchem, informed commissioners about some modifications to
the Employees Health Plan for non-union employees. The modifications will have no effect on employee benefits but protect the county’s exposure in its partially self-funded plan. The
changes include carving dental and vision benefits out of the major medical health plan and making them stand-alone policies, which make them accessible for employees or spouses with
health plans elsewhere, at a cost of $1.00 premium per pay period. The changes also include language protecting the county’s exposure for the cost of dialysis but not affecting coverage,
and purchasing a $20,000.00 policy through AIG which completely covers organ transplants. Half of the cost of the additional transplant coverage would be offset by a $10,000.00 savings
in the major medical plan. Bob Townsend made a motion to accept the changes presented. Gerald Bledsoe seconded the motion and the motion passed 2-0.
Triad Mining, Inc. presented amendment
No.1 to agreement for temporary closure of part of county road 75 N. A typographical error had occurred and parties desire to clarify and amend as follows:
That the length of time of
closure is five (5) years, beginning approximately April 1, 2012 rather that April 1, 2013 as provided by the final executed draft of the Agreement.
Bob Townsend made a motion to accept
the change. Gerald Bledsoe seconded the motion and the motion passed 2-0.
New Business:
Bids were opened for the Sheriff’s armored truck. Bids were received from the Evansville Police
Department and the Pulaski County Sheriff Department. Both departments put in a bid of $2,500.00. Bob Townsend made a motion to table the bids. Gerald Bledsoe seconded the motion
and the motion passed 2-0.
Bob Townsend made a motion to approve a medical leave request from the Sheriff department. Gerald Bledsoe seconded the motion and the motion passed 2-0.
Purdue
Extension agent Cathy Boerste presented the commissioners with the extension contractual services agreement with Purdue University for the three educators. The appropriation is $102,080.00.
Bob Townsend made a motion to approve the contract. Gerald Bledsoe seconded the motion and the motion passed 2-0.
Michael Stevenson presented the commissioners with the Surveyor’s
Annual Report for 2011.
A motion from the floor was made to rescind the Sub-Division Control Ordinance 2012-2. Michael Stevenson commented on amendments that are being considered that
will help restrictions presently in the ordinance concerning minor sub-divisions. No fees will be charged until the fee ordinance is passed by the County Council. The Subdivision Review
Committee, consisting of the Surveyor, the Assessor and the GIS Director (who is appointed to the committee by the commissioners) will have the authority to grant variances during the
next few months.
Bob Townsend made a motion to adjourn and was seconded by Gerald Bledsoe. Motion passed 2-0.
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Gerald Bledsoe,
President Bob Townsend, Commissioner
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ATTEST: C.T. Montgomery, Auditor