County Council Meeting Minutes Document - January 2011***************************************************************************
Gibson County Council
Regular Session
]anuary 18, 2011
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The Gibson County Council met in regular session on ]anuary 18, 2011 at 9 AM in the North
Annex Meeting Room.
Members present:
]eremy Overton, Pres. George Ankenbrand D. Craig Pflug Tony Wolfe
William McConnell William George Leann Smith
The meeting was called to order with all present standing and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance
to the flag.
]eremy Overton asked everyone if they could have a moment of silence to honor Robin Davis's
family in her death.
]eremy Overton notified the board that nominations were now open for President of the board
for the year 2011. Craig Pflug nominated George Ankenbrand to be president of the board.
Tony Wolfe seconded and Bill McConnell moved to close nominations. The council voted 7-0
for recommendation. Nominations were then opened for Vice-President. Tony Wolfe
nominated ]eremy Overton as Vice-President. Craig Pflug seconded and Bill McConnell moved
to close the nominations. Council approved nomination 7-0.
Minutes: The minutes of the previous meeting, December 20, 2010, were approved with a
motion by ]eremy Overton and seconded by Craig Pflug. Motion carried 7-0.
Department Reports: George Ankenbrand recognized Leann Smith and welcomed her to the
Council.
Dan Alvev presented the council with a end of month report for December 2010. Total year to
date billed was $1,978,195.95. Total year to date collected was $1,172,381.93. With the
percent collected at 59.26%. Write-offs asked for the month of December were $49,148.54.
Dan further reported that he had done an internal audit and found where he was billing
improperly, according to Medicare, and was probably going to have to pay back $5374.72.
Dan Alvey also submitted a request to give Chris Everett 4% increase in pay starting ]anuary
6, 2011. ]eremy Overton made a motion to increase Chris Everett's base salary to the 94%
level and have the salary ordinance to reflect that change on ]anuary 6, 2011. Bill McConnell
seconded and motion passed 7-0.
Michael Stevenson asked the board to appropriate money out of the Section Corner
Perpetuation Fund in order that he may fulfill his statutory obligation as County Surveyor for
section corner perpetuation. He is asking that $10,000.00 be appropriated. He was asked
what he did with that money and he stated that the money is used to purchase new markers
of corner sections. State statute dictates that each county verifies 5% of their county each
year. Five dollars of every deed recorded is used to fill the fund. Tony Wolfe made a motion
to approve the request and Craig Pflug seconded. Request was approved 7-0.
Sheriff report: Sheriff George Ballard needs 2 members to sit on the Sheriff's pension board.
Sheriff George Ballard informed the council that the commissioners passed an ordinance a
year ago that allowed the Sheriff's office to collect a$200.00 fee on Sheriff's sale of property
on unpaid taxes. This past year they have collected $27,200.00. A report on DOC was made
on collections received. Sheriff Ballard made a proposal about his Chief Deputy position. He
stated that he didn't want another administration position, but he did need another patrolman
position. He is not planning on having a Chief Deputy for the next four years. The Chief
Deputy Salary for 2011 is $38,633.00. He would like to hire a basic patrol deputy. The Basic
deputy @ 90% rate is $32.665.00 which is a savings of $5,978.00. He would like to make a
2na shift road patrol Sergeant which would increase a basic deputy salary $644.00. He also
would like to remove a corporal position on 3rd shift and make it a patrol Sergeant with a
salary increase of $246.00. He would like to remove the Chief Deputy position and fund the
other requests. This would be a total savings to the county of $5088.00. Tony Wolfe made a
motion to remove the Chief Deputy from the salary line and authorize a basic patrolman at
90% to be hired. William George seconded the motion and was passed with a 6-0 vote with
Bill McConnell abstaining because there is no money coming in this year and is afraid they will
have to layoff someone. ]eremy Overton made a motion to table the promotion to Sergeant
on the two shifts to consider impacts on salary ordinance. Craig Pflug seconded and passed 7-
0. George Ankenbrand asked the Sheriff if the deputy would get the Chief Deputies
supplement from the Community Corrections Department. Sheriff Ballard said no, the
$6,000.00 would not be paid out.
Recorder's office wants the council to appropriate $15,000.00 from the perpetuations fund for
part time help. ]eremy Overton recommended that this issue be tabled so the Human
resources could be looked at before a recommendation could be made.
Nora Nixon of Tulip Tree Health Services of Gibson County, Inc. in Ft. Branch is asking for the
$25,000.00 promised by the council. The council had approved the request in November,
2010, but had not stipulated what year it would be paid. The funds would come out of the
Rainy Day Fund. Tony Wolfe made a motion appropriate $25,000.00 out of the Rainy Day
Fund and make payment today. Motion was seconded by Bill McConnell and passed 7-0.
Council reviewed a claim from county coroner on how he should be reimbursed for mileage.
Since he drives a county vehicle how is he to claim expenses in using said vehicle. Council
members said he should submit a claim for reimbursement for the portion of actual fuel he
purchases that is used for county business, rather than the mileage rate, which reflects wear
and tear on the vehicle. Council recommends that the commissioners establish policy on the
use and reimbursements for expenses on the vehicle.
Health Department: Asking for additional appropriation be made in excess of the current
budget. They are asking for $55,050.00. Council requests the health department not spend
more money than what is in the fund. Always check with Marilyn Mason, in the Auditor's
office, before spending out of the funds. ]eremy Overton made a motion to approve the
appropriation with the understanding not to spend more than what is in the fund. Craig Pflug
seconded and the motion passed 7-0.
Commissioners: Bob Townsend requested $20,305.81 be encumbered to pay for four gas
monitored wells located on Gibson County Landfill #2. He also requested $215,927.69 be
encumbered to pay for courthouse construction. He also requested some additional
appropriations for $30,000.00 to cover 15 more gas monitored wells for Landfill #1. Tony
Wolfe mad a motion to encumber the $20,305.81 for use on the landfill. Craig Pflug seconded
and passed 7-0. ]eremy Overton made a motion to appropriated additional $30,000.00 from
the Riverboat fund for the 15 additional gas monitor wells. Tony Wolfe seconded and passed
7-0. ]eremy made a motion to encumber $215,927.69 from the Rainy Day Fund. Craig
seconded and motion passed 7-0.
Extension office: Extension Educator is requesting an additional appropriation for part time,
line item 23-01-17 in the amount of $500 for the 2011 budget. ]eremy Overton made a
motion to approve the request. Tony Wolfe seconded. Motion passed 5-2 with George
Ankenbrand and Bill McConnell voting against.
Auditor: Auditor asked if the Council was going to have to borrow money this year to make
mid-year budget demands. Now is the time to decide so bids can be submitted. ]eremy
Overton recommended that the Council borrow from within from Rainy Day Fund and
Riverboat Fund and not advertise. Tony Wolfe seconded and the motion passed 7-0.
County Council 2011 A�pointments:
Council Appointments 2011
Community Corrections
E 911 Advisory Board
Four Rivers RC & D
Gibson County Solid Waste Management
Gibson County Hospital Board of Trustees
Safety Committee
Sheriffs Pension Board
Step-A-Head-Council
Evansville Urban Transportation System
Wrap-A-Round Council
I-69 Advisory Committee
Alcoholic Beverage Commission Board
Chamber of Commerce ex-officio
County Council Finance (Executive) Committee
Regional Economic Development Commission
Gibson County Redevelopment Commission
Library Board Appointments:
Oakland City Library Board
Term expires: 12-31-2013
Owensville Library Board
Term expires: 12-31-2012
Term Expires: 12-31-2014
Ft. Branch Library Board
Term expires: 03-10-2011
Term expires: 02-10-2013
Princeton Library
Term expires: 12-31-2012
Jeremy Overton
William George
Bill McConnell
Craig Pflug
George Ankenbrand
Jeremy Overton
Jeremy Overton
William George
William George
Bill McConnell
LeAnn Smith
Craig Pflug
Ray Falls
Tony Wolfe
Jeremy Overton
Craig Pflug
George Ankenbrand
Tony Wolfe
Phil Young
Robert Montgomery
Phil Young
Valerie McCoy
Angela Williams
Keith Armstrong
Jim Bryant
Chris Wallace
Edward Prior
]eremy Overton moved to approve the 2011 appointments. Bill McConnell seconded and
passed 7-0.
Meeting Schedule: After some discussion it was decided not to have evening meetings.
Meetings will be scheduled on the second Tuesday of each month at 9 AM. Beginning 8
February, 8 March, 12 April, 10 May, 14 ]une, 12 ]uly, 9 August, 13 September, 11 October,
15 November and 20 December, 2011.
Tony Wolfe talked about state bills that could impact our local government.
]eremy Overton moved to adjourn and Bill McConnell seconded and motion passed 7-0.
George Ankenbrand, President
William McConnell
D. Craig Pflug
]eremy Overton, Vice
Tony Wolfe
William W. George
LeAnn Smith Attest: C.T. Montgomery, Auditor