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Gibson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Session
January 2, 2013
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The Gibson County Board of Commissioners met on January 2, 2013, at 8:00 AM at the North
Annex Meeting Room.
Members Present: Gerald Bledsoe, President, Alan Douglas, VP, Steve Bottoms,
Commissioner, Kay Vore, Administrative Assistant, Jim McDonald, County Attorney and Sherri
Smith. County Auditor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag was recited and led by Gerald Bledsoe.
Election of Officers: Alan Douglas made motion that Gerald Bledsoe serve as President of
Commissioners. Steve Bottoms seconded and the motion was approved 2-0. Steve Bottoms
made a motion that Alan Douglas serve as Vice President. Gerald Bledsoe seconded and the
motion was approved 2-0.
Minutes: The minutes from December 27, 2012 meeting were read and approved through a
motion by Alan Douglas and seconded by Steve Bottoms. Motion approved 3-0.
Commissioners' Appointments for 2013
Commissioner appointments were recommended to the floor:
Emergency Medical Director Dan Alvey
County Attorney James McDonald III
County Highway Supervisor Jerry Heldt
Director of Maintenance, Safety, & ADA Compliance Andy Schafer
Veteran Service Officer Barbara Schenks
Emergency Management Agency Director Terry Hedges
Weights & Measures Director Gary Dawson
Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission Bill Knowles
(Alternate)Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission Gerald Bledsoe
Alcohol Beverage Commission Randy Ewin
Local Emergency Planning Commission Alan Douglas
Workforce Investment Board Alan Douglas
Gibson County Economic Development Steve Bottoms
Four Rivers R C & D for 2012 & 2013 Jeff Ford
County Physician Quentin Emerson, M.D.
Regional Economic Development Corporation Steve Bottoms
Regional Economic Development Corporation Marlene Obert
County Grievance Board All three Commissioners
Gibson County Hospital Board Sherri Smith
Sheriffs Pension Board Alan Douglas
Gibson County Chamber of Commerce Steve Bottoms
EMA District 10 Planning Council David Wassmer
(Serves until resignation or replacement)
Redevelopment Commission Jim Deffendall
Tom Hauschild
Mike Beloat
Non-voting member from local school board Mark Inguhum
(Two year term expires 12-31-2013 term; appointed December 201 1) The above
appointments are for one year except as noted.
The following appointments are for more than one year except as noted.
Redevelopment Authority Dr. Ralph Welp
Tim Henning
Ken Beckerman
Visitor and Tourism Board
Continuing member terms
Terms expire 12/31/2013 George Rehnquist
Ron Parke (4/17/12)
Terms expire 12/31/2013 Kelly Dillon,
Stanley Madison.
Beverly Knight,
and Alan Douglas
Umbrella Committee Alan Douglas
Steve Bottoms, Alternate
Bond Committee/Courthouse Renovation Sherri Smith
Michael Stevenson
Michelle Priming
Owensville/Montgomery Twp. Fire District
Continuing members
Term expires 12/31/2015 Lee Byrns
Term expires 12/31/2013 Glenn Dickensen
Term expires 12/31/2014 Darren McClellan
Fire Chief's Association Commissioners
(3 Man Rotation)
District Planning Over Sight Committee Gerald Bledsoe
Princeton Planning Commission
Term expires 12/31/2013 Richard Paul
Term expires 12/31/2013 Helen Hauke
Haubstadt Planning Commission
Term expires 12/31/2015 Charlie Schmitt
Term expires 12/31/2013 Bo Ross
Ditch Commissioners
Black River Commission
Term expires 12/31/15 Alan Bender
Term expires 12/31/13 Ken Jochim
Term expires 12/31/14 Brian Davis
Blair Ditch Commission
Term expires 12/31/15 Todd Kifer
Term expires 12/31/13 Tim Chamberlain
Term expires 12/31/14 Mark Kissel
Hull Ditch Commission
Term expires 12/31/15 Joe Bammer
Term expires 12/31/13 Ron Hudson
Term expires 12/31/14 Ed Horrall
Maumee Ditch Commission
Term expires 12/13/15 Steve Nottingham
Term expires 12/31/13 Ronald Krueger
Term expires 12/31/14 Kevin Roberts
Scott Ditch Commission
Term expires 12/31/15 Will Scott
Term expires 12/31/13 Jay Sensmeier
Term expires 12/31/14 Dennis Simpson
Local Health Board
Term expires 12/31/15 Cathy Nossett
Term expires 12/31/15 Gene Pflug
Term expires 12/31/16 Dr. M.S. Krishna
Term expires 12/31/15 Chris Stoffel
Term expires 12/31/14 John Wood
Term expires 12/31/15 Dr. Sarah Stewart-Bailey
Term expires 12/31/15 Dr. Ronald Rexing
Community Corrections
Public Defender Lisa Moody appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
Victim Advocate Sheryl Walker-Isakson appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
Probation Officer Frances Barr appointed 12/31411 term ends 12/31/15
Educational Administrator Jon Adam appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
Mental Health Administrator Ken Nelson appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
Community Corrections Continued
6 Lay Persons Alan Douglas appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
W. W. George appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
Doug Lankford appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
Debra Ferguson appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
Kathleen Johnson appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
David Rode appointed 12/31/11 term ends 12/31/15
Library Boards
Princeton Public Library
Term expires 12/31/15 Bruce Byers
Oakland City Library
Term expires 09/1/16 David Sams
Owensville Library
Term expires 12/31/13 Margo English
Term expires 12/31/14 Sandra Edwards
Ft. Branch Library
Term expires 03/03/15 Donna Mason
Term expires 10/18/13 Steve Greubel
Gibson County Economic Development Commission (June 5, 2012)
Kathy Cowling (Princeton City Council) term expires 01/31/14
C.T. Montgomery (County Council Appointment) term expires 01/31/15
Todd Mosby (Commissioners' Appointment) term expires 01/31/16
Steve Bottoms made a motion to accept 2013 Commissioners' Appointments as read and listed
above. Alan Douglas seconded and motion was approved 3-0.
Claims:
No Payroll —No Claims
Department Reports: No Department Reports
Old Business
Emge Plant: President Gerald Bledsoe requested that Attorney Jim McDonald draft a letter to
the owner of the property regarding timeframe for tear down and removal of buildings. Gerald
Bledsoe made motion, Alan Douglas seconded and motion was approved 3-0.
2013 Contract for County Engineer, John Umplebee in the amount of$66,838.00. Alan Douglas
made motion to accept contract, Steve Bottoms seconded and Motion was approved 3-0.
New Business:
Regional Workforce Investment Board—Jim Heck stated in meeting that a new two year
appointment would need to be made by the Commissioners prior to July 15', 2013 and that Mayor
Hurst would accept their selection. Gerald Bledsoe made a motion for Alan Douglas to fulfill
this position for a two year term. Steve Bottoms seconded. Motion was approved 3-0.
Agreement was signed by President Gerald Bledsoe and Jim Heck will have Mayor Hurst sign as
well.
Meeting Adjourned: Alan Douglas made motion to adjourn. Steve Bottoms seconded and the
motion was approved 3-0.
Gerald Bledsoe, President Alan Douglas, ice-President
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Steve Bottoms. ommissioner
ATTEST: Sherri Smith, Auditor
