Gibson County Board of Commissioners 10-2-2012******************************************************************************
Gibson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Session
October 2, 2012
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The Gibson County Board of Commissioners met on October 2, 2012, at 8:00 AM at the North Annex Meeting Room.
Members Present: Gerald Bledsoe, President, Alan
Douglas, VP, Bob Townsend, Commissioner, Jim McDonald, County Attorney and C.T. Montgomery, County Auditor. Kay Vore, Administrative Assistant was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance
to the Flag was recited and led by Gerald Bledsoe.
Minutes: The minutes from September 18 and 21, 2012 meetings were read and approved through a motion by Alan Douglas and seconded
by Bob Townsend. Motion passed 3-0.
Claims:
County General $ 74,105.96
Courts $ 6,364.66
Highway $ 27,275.77
Sheriff $ 37,794.31
Payroll (10-5-2012) $277,388.04
Bob
Townsend made a motion to approve the claims and was seconded by Alan Douglas. Motion passed 3-0.
Department Reports:
Veterans Representative Barbara Schenks gave her monthly report.
Weights and Measures Gary Dawson gave his monthly report.
Health Department Jennifer Tuley informed the commissioners that they are still giving flu shots at the health department.
Sheriff George Ballard said he is having all of the police cars inspected.
Highway Superintendent Jerry Heldt said CR 725 has been paved and completed.
Old Business:
City of
Princeton asked for a delay vote on the proposal of the CR 100W extension using TIF funds. Bob Townsend made a motion to table the vote until the November 7 meeting. Gerald Bledsoe
seconded and the motion passed 2-0. Alan Douglas abstained because of conflict of interest.
New Business:
The Workers Compensation Insurance is up for renewal on November 1, 2012.
Old National Bank Insurance representative John Dyer told commissioners that Eastern Alliance Insurance has their coverage now. He presented the plan and commissioners will consider
the bid.
Larry Johnson told commissioners that none of his underwriters would give a competitive bid this year, but would like to give a bid next year.
Tobacco Free Gibson County
Gwen Siekman informed the commissioners that all the county buildings were out of compliance on signage for no smoking signs. She is required to make list of non-compliant buildings
and businesses and turn it over to the enforcement agency.
Attorney Jason Spindler, representing Oakland City, presented the commissioners with Resolution 2012-8 asking for an abatement
of taxes on 258 N. Main Street. This would give the city an opportunity to apply for a grant to demolish the building. Bob Townsend made a motion to approve the request. Alan Douglas
seconded the motion and the motion passed 3-0.
RESOLUTION NO. .2012-8
GIBSON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
ABATING TAXES FOR 258 N. MAIN STREET, OAKLAND CITY, INDIANA
WHEREAS, the
City of Oakland City (hereinafter "City") desires to raze a commercial building located within City limits, namely a property located at 258 N. Main Street (hereinafter "Property").
WHEREAS,
City has the opportunity to apply for a grant that, should it be awarded, would provide funding for the razing of Property.
WHEREAS, Property is currently owned by Carolyn Robbins and
Marsha Sirmans, but City has
arranged for a transfer of ownership, should it receive the aforementioned grant.
WHEREAS, between $8,500 and $9,500 are owed in unpaid property taxes on Property. Additionally, other
liens and encumbrances exist or existed. City has remedied the most sizeable lien, namely a mortgage foreclosure judgment, and is working to eliminate still existing liens. City
expects to have said liens satisfied or funding in place to satisfy said liens before the grant is awarded.
WHEREAS, City has requested the County of Gibson, State of Indiana, through
its Board of Commissioners, to abate the aforementioned unpaid property taxes conditioned upon City receiving the aforementioned grant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS OF THE COUNTY OF GIBSON, STATE OF INDIANA, AS FOLLOWS:
1. Gibson County will abate any and all property taxes owed on Property in favor of City, should City be awarded
the grant.
2. If grant is not awarded to City, then the property taxes shall remain in full force and effect.
3. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and approval.
Passed and adopted by the Board of Commissioners of Gibson County, State of Indiana, this 2nd day of October,2012.
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS OF GIBSON
COUNTY, STATE OF INDIANA
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Gerald Bledsoe – President
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Alan Douglas – Vice President
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Bob Townsend – Commissioner
_________________________________________ATTEST: C.T. Montgomery, Auditor
Auditor C.T. Montgomery presented commissioners with Resolution
2012-7 to establish the intent to conduct a Commissioners Tax Sale. Alan Douglas made a motion to approve the resolution and it was seconded by Bob Townsend. Motion passed 3-0.
RESOLUTION
2012-7
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE INTENT TO CONDUCT A COMMISSIONERS' SALE TO SELL TAX SALE CERTIFICATES FOR PROPERTIES THAT ARE SEVERELY DELINQUENT IN PAYMENT OF PROPERTY TAXES.
WHEREAS,
there are several properties in Gibson County that are severely delinquent in the payment of property taxes, having been offered for tax sales and which received no bids equal to or
in excess of minimum sale price. The parcel numbers of those properties being attached to this resolution as "Exhibit A", and
WHEREAS, there is an assessed value associated with these
properties for taxation purposes, but no taxes are being collected, therefore causing a lower than expected tax distribution to those taxing units and taxing districts within which the
properties are located, and
WHEREAS, the Gibson County Commissioners desire to have these properties back on the tax rolls with taxes being collected, and
WHEREAS, IC 6-1.1-24-6, et
seq. allows for the County Commissioners to acquire a lien on those delinquent properties and receive issuance of the tax sale certificates for those properties, without taking title
to the properties, therefore limiting the liability and cost normally associated with taking title,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Gibson County Board of Commissioners that the
County Executive shall acquire liens and receive tax sale certificates
of the properties listed on Exhibit A that are severely delinquent and sell said certificates at a properly advertised Commissioner Tax Certificate sale.
Adopted this 2nd day of October,
2012.
By: _ Gerald Bledsoe, President
By: Alan Douglas, VP
By: _ Bob Townsend, Commissioner
ATTEST: ---------------------
Carl T. Montgomery, Gibson County Auditor
Mariette House asked commissioners if they had heard from the attorney general’s office concerning the old Emge property. Jim McDonald told her he would send a copy of the letter the
county received.
A concerned citizen asked for flooding relief on CR 950 E between Mackey and Buckskin. Jerry Heldt will look into the problem.
Bob Townsend made a motion to adjourn
and was seconded by Alan Douglas. Motion carried 3-0.
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Gerald Bledsoe, President Alan Douglas, VP
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Bob Townsend, Commissioner ATTEST: C.T. Montgomery, Auditor