Meeting: COMMISSIONERS 1ST TUESDAY

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Meeting Called to Order by PresidentPrayer Pledge Of Allegiance Present: Commissioner Kelly Gaskill, Commissioner Darlene Likens and President John Richwine Also Present: Madison County Auditor Rick Gardner, Deputy Auditor Nicki Young, Attorney Jeff Graham, and County Administrator Tom Ecker

Approval of Minutes:Motion: to approve the September 20, 2022 minutes of regular meeting as presentedMoved: Kelly Gaskill Seconded: Darlene LikensMotion Passed. President Richwine abstained from vote.

Approval of Claims: Motion: to approve claim numbers 206907 – 207049, all payroll and all Auditor discretionary claims.Moved: Kelly Gaskill Seconded: Darlene LikensMotion Passed unanimously

Approval of Jobsource Claims: Motion: to approve Jobsource claims Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Darlene LikensRoll Call Vote: Commissioner Gaskill-No; Commissioner Likens-Yes, President Richwine-Yes. Motion Passed.

Jeff Graham, Attorney for Commissioners, requests approval of amendment to PMR Healthcare settlement agreement/release. Motion: to approve amendment to settlement agreement. Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Darlene LikensMotion Passed. Commissioner Gaskill opposed.

President Richwine recognizes and congratulates Linda Smith, Recorder, on being named Indiana Recorder of the year.

Larry Hart, Madison County Resident, requests paving project in his neighborhood include paving in front of his home. Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, speaks to matter and answers questions.

Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, presents proposed letters of support to INDOT proposed conceptual plans for two (2) roundabouts in Madison County.

Ken de la Bastide, Anderson Herald Bulletin, asks questions about roundabouts Motion: to approve letters of support of INDOT concept roundabouts. Moved: President Richwine Motion dies for lack of second. Motion: to approve letter of support of INDOT roundabout at State Road 13 and County Road 300 South. Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Darlene LikensMotion Passed unanimously Motion: to approve letter of support of INDOT roundabout at State Road 13 and State Road 38. Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Darlene LikensMotion Passed. Commissioner Gaskill voted against.

Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, presents changes to Madison ARPA Plan.

Fred Reese, Councilman and Madison County Resident, raises concerns about engagement group and team members

Alice Flowers, Madison County Resident, makes statement about Indiana Constitution. Motion: to continue changes Madison County ARPA Plan to next meeting Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Kelly GaskillMotion Passed unanimously

Linda L. Johnson and John W. Longnaker, III, Guardian Advocates, introduce themselves and their organization and request financial support in sum of $5,000.00 from Madison County for 2023, and indicate they will appear at Council meeting in November to make such request. Motion: in support of Guardian Advocates and their request for funding if funding is available through County Council. Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Kelly GaskillMotion Passed unanimously

Motion: to adjournMoved: President Richwine Seconded: Kelly GaskillMotion Passed unanimously Next Regular Commissioner’s Meeting will be October 18, 2022 at 10:00 AM