Gibson County Council Minutes 7-10-2012_unbound
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Gibson County Council
Regular Session Minutes
July 10, 2012
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Present:
Jeremy Overton, President, LeAnn Smith, VP, D. Craig Pflug, William McConnell,
Tony Wolfe, William George, George Ankenbrand, C.T. Montgomery, County Auditor.
Open with Pledge of Allegiance
Motion toMoved bySeconded by
Approval of Minutes – Approve, George Ankenbrand,
LeAnn Smith, VP. Motion passed 7-0.
Department Reports:
EMS Dan Alvey told council members that all of his people are now back to work and he now
has a full staff. He has two ambulances out of service now and another one has the air
conditioner broken.
Sheriff Ballard gave his report and commented on how the CRS program has saved thousands of
dollars over the past three years. He also informed the council that he needed to hire another
corrections officer because of firing Timothy Doerr. The Council approved his request.
Old Business
:
Highway Department asked for an Additional Appropriation of $300K from Fund 1176 Motor
Motion:
Vehicle Highway Fund to 1176-04-02-21 Fuel – Advertised June 19, 2012. Motion
Action:Moved bySeconded by
passed 7-0., Approve, Tony Wolfe, William George.
Commissioners submitted an amended EDIT Budget for Fund 1112 CEDIT County Share for
2012, and asked for an additional appropriation of $401,317.00 – Advertised June 19, 2012.
Motion:Action:Moved bySeconded by
Motion passed 7-0., Amend, Tony Wolfe, D. Craig
Pflug.
New Business
:
Motion:Action:
Theisen Bowers submitted a claim for $3,450.00. Motion passed 7-0.,
Moved bySeconded by
Approve, Tony Wolfe, George Ankenbrand.
Animal Services asked for an additional appropriation of $14,500.00 for1000-45-04-21 Pickup.
Motion:
The old one was totaled out after a wreck. Motion to approve a max of $14,500 be
Action:Moved by
spent out of Rainy Day Funds., motion passed 7-0, Approve, D. Craig Pflug,
Seconded by
Tony Wolfe.
EMA Terry Hedges asked for an additional appropriation for 46-01-13 Part Time for $6,250.00.
Motion:Action:Moved by
Motion to approve to advertise was passed 7-0., Approve, D. Craig
Seconded by
Pflug, William George.
EMA Terry Hedges asked to transfer $3,000.00 from 46-03-95 Disaster Contingencies to 46-02-
Motion:
71 Gas, Oil, Lube, etc. to fix the ambulance inherited from EMS. Motion passed 7-0,
Action:Moved bySeconded by
Approve, D. Craig Pflug, LeAnn Smith, VP.
Commissioners asked for an additional appropriation of $14,000.00 for 1000-30-03-63
Motion:
Maintenance on Equipment. Motion was made to approve to advertise and the motion
Action:Moved bySeconded by
was passed 7-0, Approve, Tony Wolfe, William McConnell.
Bill McConnell commented that he will be meeting with John Umpleby, the Patoka Township
Trustee, Mayor Hurst and a commissioner on what should be done on future sewage solutions for
the county, next week after the fair.
Recess
Assessor Juanita Beadles told the council that she only had $25K left in the old reassessment
fund and she has had to lay off one deputy and a part-time person. She still needs money in the
fund for expenses which will be incurred next year.
Animal Services asked for the same amount as last year.
Safety Department Andy Schafer asked for the same as last year.
Commissioners asked for an addition $50k in the economic development line 03-03-60(CEDIT
Fund)
Surveyor Michael Stevenson asked for $20K in the registration line, an additional $2K for the
first deputy salary, section corner increase from $800 to $7,836.00. Also an additional $2K for
Extra hire.
Health Department Jennifer Schatz asked for a $2.5K raise for herself and $1.5K for the Nurse.
EMS Dan Alvey asked for a 3% raise for the paramedics and 1½ % raise for the EMTs. He was
asked to look into leasing ambulances in the future. He asked for a new ambulance next year.
William McConnell left for the day.
Clerk Becky Woodburn had a reduction in her budget due to 2013 not being an election year.
Visitor and Tourism Bureau Eric Heidenreich told council members his income is up about 13%
for the year 2012.
Prosecutor Rob Kreig asked the council to increase his two case managers and administrative
assistant pay to reflect what the Superior Court and Circuit Court recorders are getting.
Sheriff Ballard informed the council that they are named along with the sheriff in a lawsuit by
the old sheriff, Alan Harmon. The Sheriff recommended that they use Ice-Miller in the lawsuit.
Lisa Harrison is the named lawyer.
Sheriff Ballard asked the council to raise his deputy’s pay by $2K to try to catch up to the
Princeton City Police pay. He also asked to make the nurse full time.
Jeremy Overton asked for a recess until 8:00 AM July 11, 2012.
Roll Call.
Present:
Jeremy Overton, President, LeAnn Smith, VP, D. Craig Pflug, Tony Wolfe, George
Ankenbrand, C.T. Montgomery, County Auditor.
Absent/Excused:
William McConnell, William George.
Highway Department Jonnie Watkins told the council that they are asking for $3,411,268.00
which is $830,552.00 more than last year. William McConnell and William George arrived.
Superior Court Judge Penrod is starting a Drug Court this fall and has adjusted his budget to
reflect additional equipment and costs associated with that court.
Coroner Barrett Doyle is asking for $18,000 for two radios.
EMA Terry Hedges is asking for the two part time employees be moved to full time.
Extension Department Cathy Boerste is asking if county employees get a raise, not to forget the
extension office.
Recorder Debbie Wethington asked the council to move one employee from the perpetuation
fund to personal services fund 1000. Budget paperwork also showed an additional employee
added to the roster that she did not address.
Soil and Water Debbie Wolfe asked for salary increases.
Circuit Court Judge Meade asked for salary increases for the court recorders and CASA director.
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Auditor C.T. Montgomery asked for an increase in the 1 Deputy position of $2K to separate
them from the second deputy and because of the additional responsibility. He also asked for
$20K to fund the part-time position all year. William McConnell left for the day.
12-1:00 Lunch
Treasurer Mary Key asked for the first deputy to be separated by $2K from the second deputies.
Salary negotiations began.
Motion:Action:Moved bySeconded by
Motion passed 6-0, Adjourn, Tony Wolfe, LeAnn
Smith, VP.
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Jeremy Overton, President LeAnn Smith, VP
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D. Craig Pflug William McConnell
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Tony Wolfe William George
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George Ankenbrand ATTEST: C. T. Montgomery, Auditor