County Commissioner Minutes - March 2013 (2) Gibson County Board of Commissioners
Regular Session
March 19, 2013
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The Gibson County Board of Commissioners met on March 19, 2013, at 6:30 PM at the North
Annex Meeting Room.
Members Present: Gerald Bledsoe, President, Alan Douglas, Vice President, Steve Bottoms,
Commissioner, Kay Vore, Administrative Assistant, Jim McDonald, County Attorney and
Marilyn Mason, 1s' Deputy stood in for Sherri Smith. County Auditor.
The Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag and Welcome was recited and led by Gerald Bledsoe.
Minutes: The minutes from March 6, 2013, Regular meeting, March 12, 2013, Joint Executive
meeting, and March 14, 2013, Executive meeting were read and approved through a motion by
Alan Douglas and seconded by Steve Bottoms. Motion carried 3-0.
Claims:
County General - $166,619.23
Courts - $1,896.54
Highway - $106,918.79
Sheriff- $65,605.49
Payroll - $285,882.28
Steve Bottoms made a motion to approve the claims and was seconded by Alan Douglas.
Motion carried 3-0.
Department Reports:
EMS Monthly Reports and Write-offs—presented by EMS Director Dan Alvey. Motion was
made by Alan Douglas and seconded by Steve Bottoms to approve write-offs in the amount of
$35,125.22 for the month of February. Motion carried 3-0.
Old Business:
Peabody Haul-Road Crossings - Motion was made by Steve Bottoms and seconded by Alan
Douglas to approve the haul road agreement for CR 1200E, between Peabody and Gibson
County Commissioners. Motion carried 3-0.
An agreement with QC Communications INC, for the dark fiber cable, was approved with a
motion by Steve Bottoms and a second by Alan Douglas. Motion carried 3-0. This was approved
with the contingency of a bond of$17,500 and insurance.
Visitors and Tourism—Eric Heidenreich spoke to the Commissioners about a Ceremony before
the Barn Quilt Tour that he wanted to have later this year. Alan Douglas stated that there are
some other activities that will be included in this event.
Jim Heck with Workforce Development updated the Commissioners on the Workforce
Development Board Meeting.
New Business:
George Ballard—Ordinance No. 2009-2 — Amended Ordinance # 2013-2, Ordinance to establish
the Sheriff's sale program and service fee, out of state civil process fee and tax warrant
collection fee, amending Ordinance 2009-2, was approved with a motion by Alan Douglas and a
second by Steve Bottoms. Motion carried 3-0. Sheriff Ballard also presented the Commissioners
with a 200 year proclamation of the Gibson County Sheriff Department. Motion to approve this
was made by Gerald Bledsoe and seconded by Alan Douglas. Motion carried 3-0.
Motion was made by Steve Bottoms and seconded by Alan Douglas to approve Amendment #3
in accordance with the Health Care Act. Motion carried 3-0.
John Umpleby, County Highway Engineer, presented the Commissioners with a Utility
Agreement for Bridge 235 on Coal Mine Road This was approved with a motion by Alan
Douglas and seconded by Steve Bottoms. Motion carried 3-0.
A second part of the Agreement called the Right of Way Services Agreement was approved with
a motion by Steve Bottoms and a second by Alan Douglas. Motion carried 3-0. This was
approved with the contingent of the County Attorney's approval.
A Retirement Benefit Plan for a Highway employee was approved with a motion by Alan
Douglas and seconded by Steve Bottoms. Motion carried 3-0.
A Major Medical Leave for a Highway Employee was approved with a motion by Alan Douglas
and a second by Steve Bottoms. Motion carried 3-0.
Ted Wright re-addressed the Commissioners about Bald Hill Lane. He was asked to come back
to the next meeting as they were still reviewing this request.
Cecil Allen wanted some clarification about the $150,000 in the Edit Plan for Economic
Development. Commissioner Bledsoe and Attorney Jim McDonald responded to his questions.
Motion to adjourn was made by Alan Douglas and seconded by Steve Bottoms. Motion carried
3-0.
Gerald Bledsoe, President Alan Douglas, Vice-President
Steve Bottom . ommissioner
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ATTEST: S erri Smith, Auditor