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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-6-2026 GC Commissioner Meeting MinutesGibson County Board of Commissioners Regular Session January 6, 2026, at Southwest Annex Commissioner Montgomery led the prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance Commissioners present: • Kenneth Montgomery, Commissioner • Chuck Lewis, Commissioner • Nick Burns, Commissioner Election of Officers Commissioner Montgomery motioned for Commissioner Burns to take the Presidential office, seconded by Commissioner Lewis. The vote was 3-0. Commissioner Burns motioned Commissioner Lewis take the Vice -Presidential office, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery. The vote was 3-0. Meeting Minutes • December 16, 2025 minutes were presented. • December 22, 2025 minutes were presented. Commissioner Montgomery made a motion to approve minutes, seconded by Commissioner Lewis. The motion carried 3-0. Approval of Claims Commissioner Lewis made a motion to approve claims, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery. The motion carried 3-0. DEPARTMENT REPORTS Sheriffs Department — Sheriff Vanoven • Staffing Report o Deputies have one opening. o Communication Department is fully staffed. o Community Corrections has one opening. o Corrections positions: seventeen of twenty-one filled. • There was an average of 118 in the detention center. EMS (Emergency Medical Services) Presented by AJ Aldridge and Arica Cole • EMS is fully staffed. • 2026 is their 501h anniversary. • They will host a hiring event very soon for part-time employees. • New truck is on its way; second truck will be delivered in a couple of months. They will have three trucks available for auction. Courthouse & County Owned Property Presented by Andy Schafer • Sidewalk is complete; the elected officials parking lot will be striped soon. • A new tractor is on order. • North Annex elevator project will begin as soon as the parts are delivered. Gibson County Commissioners January 6, 2026 Soil and Water Conservation Department Presented by Stephanie Young • GCSWCD annual meeting will be on February 17, 2026 at the Toyota Events Center. • The drill acquired with grant funds is on order. Clerk • 2026 election filing will open on January 7'. Highway • They are working on CCMG. • TIF project on CR 350E is in progress. • They are reviewing paving projects for this year. OLD BUSINESS Old Jail Demolition Project Update — Owner's Representative George Ballard • Three I Engineering continues to work on a plan to remove the old jail. • Radio upgrade project is going well; they have one install remaining; they are experiencing better quality radio service because of this project. NEW BUSINESS YMCA Corporate Membership — Attorney McDonald & YMCA Representatives • Memberships of the new YMCA have been met; it exceeded their expectations. • They are offering membership opportunities to county employees as a health and wellness benefit. • They will offer a $10 discount for county employees if they receive a commitment of over one hundred memberships. • The YMCA can look at lumping all Gibson County municipalities into this membership in the future. • There is no cost to the county, only that the County promotes the enrollment opportunity to its employees. • The enrollment fees would come directly from the employees. • The program will begin in February 2026 and be on a rolling period. • The program will be periodically evaluated and if the membership volume is not reached the discount could be discontinued. • The YMCA can provide the county with materials to market this benefit. • The current employee memberships will be integrated into the new program, providing the employee supplies the required employment information. • Attorney McDonald announced that history was made a couple of weeks ago when Gibson Southern swam against NGSC. • Commissioner Burns asked the YMCA to provide an update of county enrollment. Commissioner Lewis motioned to approve this corporate membership, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery. The vote was 3-0. Road Study Requested for John Ford & Thompson Road • Sheriff Vanoven will work on this road study. 2026 Appointments (See Attached 2026 Appointment Listing) Commissioner Lewis motioned to re -appoint the same individuals for 2026 that were appointed in 2025, seconded by Commissioner Montgomery. The motion passed on a 3-0 vote. Gibson County Commissioners January 6, 2026 2 Medical/Personal Leaves (0) Public Comments Gibson County Chamber of Commerce, Patty Vanoven • Chamber Day at Statehouse is January 26th • On February 13t1', the Chamber will host "A Night of Love" at the Princeton Theatre. A gounnet Italian dinner will be served. Randy Hall • Wondered if Commissioners were aware of a state highway crew doing a study near CR450E/505, CR550E and CR 50N. No one has knowledge about this. Ron Cromer • Asked if Commissioner were aware of that emergency sirens are not working in Buckskin and Somerville. • Commissioners are aware; parts have been ordered to repair the sirens; new sirens are on order. Adjournment Commissioner Montgomery motioned to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Commissioner Lewis. The vote was 3-0. Meeting Minutes January 6, 2026 JTJ sc-w-�- NicBurns, President CLZ Ae,-P� Chuck Lewis, Vice President enneth Mon , Comm' sioner ° N �A r ATTEST: Mike Watkins, Auditor : C�'•, ° Gibson County Commissioners January 6, 2026 3