Meeting: County Council second Tuesday

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Meeting Called to Order by President Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Councilman Vaughn, Councilman Emery, Councilman Steele, Councilman Alexander, Councilwoman Likens, Councilman Reese, President Gale. Also Present: Madison County Auditor Rick Gardner, Chief Deputy Auditor Todd Culp, and Legal Counsel, Ted Nolting.

Approval of Minutes for September 13, 2022 Motion:to approveMoved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed, unanimously

Approval of October 11, 2021 agenda, with last four (4) items listed under Salary Ordinances being brought before Board at same time as the Budget Adoption for 2023. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Robert SteeleMotion Passed, unanimouslyComments by Council President reminder to Department Heads and Office Holders about timing of requests for transfers and new money requests at November Council meeting and budget process.

Gavin Hulett, a Senior at Anderson High School, was invited to podium to speak to the Council. He requested to be allowed to serve an internship at the Madison County Coroner’s office. Mr. Hulett was thanked for his appearance and participation in meeting and advised that he would need to come before the County Commissioner with his request.

Madison County Auditor, Rick Gardner, presents report to Council as to General, Public Safety Fund, LIT Correction Fund and Rainy Day Fund balances, and possibility of setting up subcategories for payment of costs associated with capital criminal case within Rainy Day Fund, so those costs can be paid by interest earned on Rainy Day Fund.

President Gale begins adoption of the 2023 budget for County. Motion:to approve Ordinance 2022-10D, Madison County 2023 Budget Moved: Jerry AlexanderSeconded: Anthony Emery Discussion occurred regarding proposed budget. Motion Passed Roll Call Vote: Yes – Councilman Emery, Councilman Steele, Councilman Alexander, Councilwoman Likens and President Gale. No – Councilman Vaughn and Councilman Reese.

President Gale presents Ordinance 2022-10E, Independence Fire 2023 Budget to the Council. Motion:to approve Ordinance 2022-10E, Independence Fire 2023 Budget Moved: Jerry AlexanderSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed, unanimously

President Gale presents Ordinance 2022-10F, East Central Solid Waste 2023 Budget to the Council. Motion:to approve Ordinance 2022-10F, East Central Solid Waste 2023 Budget Moved: Jerry AlexanderSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed, unanimously

President Gale presents Ordinance 2022-10G, 2023 Salary Ordinance to the Council. Motion:to approve Ordinance 2022-10G, 2023 Salary Ordinance Moved: Jerry AlexanderSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed Roll Call Vote: Yes – Councilman Emery, Councilman Steele, Councilman Alexander, Councilwoman Likens and President Gale. No – Councilman Vaughn and Councilman Reese.

Linda Smith, Recorder, presents proposed Ordinance 2022-10H, Recorder’s Sworn Statement, to the Council for approval. Motion:to approve Ordinance 2022-10H, Recorder’s Sworn Statement. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed, unanimously

Council congratulates Linda Smith on being named Indiana Recorder of the year.

Transfer requests. Motion:to approve all transfer requests presented in massMoved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Robert Steele Motion Passed. Councilman Vaughn and Councilman Reese voted against. All other members of Council voted in favor. TREASURER – DAN GIRT TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Treasurer – 0003 Transfer from: 32000 Comm. & Trans. ($100.00) 21000 Office Supp. $100.00 CUM. RECYCLING CENTER – DEE DEE KEESLING TRANSFER CUM. RECYCLING CENTER FUND – 14936 Transfer from: 36000 Repairs & Maint. ($6,000.00) 32000 Comm. & Trans. $6,000.00 CORONER – DR. TROY ABBOTT TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Coroner – 0007 Transfer from: 31000 Prof. Svcs. ($5,000.00) 36000 Repairs & Maint. ($150.00) 22000 Operating Supplies $5,000.00 37000 Rentals $150.00 COUNTY COUNCIL – BEN GALE TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 County Council – 0061 Transfer from: 39101 Loan Repay Princ. ($73,000.00) 16900 Sick Pay $72,000.00 32000 Comm. & Trans. $1,000.00 PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Pros. Victim Advocate – 9602 Transfer from: 32000 Comm. & Trans. ($200.00) 37000 Rentals ($400.00) 22000 Operating Supplies $400.00 39000 Other Svcs. & Chgs. $200.00 COURTS I-VI – JIM HUNTER TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Circuit Court I – 9606 Transfer from: 11316 Court Reporter 2 ($750.00) 11317 Court Reporter 3 ($375.00) 44000 Mach. & Equip. $1,125.00 Circuit Court VI – 9607 Transfer from: 11316 Court Reporter 2 ($1,600.00) 11622 Administrative Clerk 2 ($2,000.00) 44000 Mach. & Equip. $3,600.00 Circuit Court III – 9609 Transfer from: 11317 Court Reporter 3 ($6,600.00) 15000 Part Time ($3,118.00) 44000 Mach. & Equip. $9,718.00 Circuit Court IV – 9610 Transfer from: 11316 Court Reporter 2 ($100.00) 11317 Court Reporter 3 ($200.00) 15000 Part Time ($200.00) 44000 Mach. & Equip. $500.00 Circuit Court V – 9611 Transfer from: 11315 Court Reporter ($1,375.00) 15000 Part Time ($388.00) 44000 Mach. & Equip. $1,763.00 PRE-TRIAL GRANT FUND– 1000 Transfer from: 31000 Prof. Svcs. ($909.76) 16163 Group Insurance $909.76 SHERIFF/JAIL – SHERIFF MELLINGER TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Sheriff – 0005 Transfer from: 11008 Officer ($7,461.04) 11615 Captain 2 ($256.85) 12502 Sergeant 2 ($225.07) 13201 Officer 10 ($2,200.00) 13900 Officer 15 ($8,453.12) 13912 Officer 25 ($1,403.92) 24000 Other Supplies $20,000.00 Transfer from: 13907 Officer 22 ($5,500.00) 32000 Comm. & Trans. $5,500.00 Jail – 0380 Transfer from: 11008 Officer ($24,000.00) 11907 Civilian Jail Officer ($13,776.00) 12706 Civilian Jail Officer 6 ($10,617.77) 12707 Civilian Jail Officer 2 ($14,429.11) 12708 Civilian Jail Officer 3 ($8,807.88) 12801 Officer 7 ($5,616.18) 13103 Civilian Jail Officer 12 ($14.68) 13203 Civilian Jail Officer 13 ($583.92) 14313 Civilian Jail Officer 24 ($53.53) 18242 Jail Medical Services $77,899.07 Transfer from: 12803 Civilian Jail Sergeant ($16,500.00) 35000 Utilities $16,500.00 Transfer from: 12710 Jail Officer ($10,415.37) 12711 Civilian Jail Officer 7 ($14,158.12) 12803 Civilian Jail Sergeant ($1,172.16) 12902 Civilian Jail Officer 10 ($242.16) 13001 Officer 8 ($348.02) 13003 Civilian Jail Officer 11 ($356.88) 13100 Officer 9 ($339.24) 13303 Civilian Jail Officer 14 ($689.84) 13503 Civilian Jail Officer 16 ($408.77) 37000 Rentals $28,130.56 Transfer from: 13601 Civilian Jail Officer 17 ($560.36) 13701 Civilian Jail Officer 18 ($362.14) 13908 Civilian Jail Officer 20 ($339.20) 14101 Civilian Jail Officer 22 ($607.74) 37000 Rentals $1,869.44 Transfer from: 13201 Officer 10 ($5,653.42) 13401 Officer 11 ($15,698.61) 13801 Civilian Jail Officer 19 ($3,712.74) 14101 Civilian Jail Officer 22 ($77.62) 14313 Civilian Jail Officer 24 ($4,520.03) 14409 Civilian Jail Officer 34 ($3,931.06) 14800 Civilian Jail Officer 28 ($4,965.26) 14801 Civilian Jail Officer 29 ($3,366.07) 15200 Cook ($75.19) 39240 Food $42,000.00 Transfer from: 11020 Jail Commander ($417.83) 11704 Officer 2 ($1,459.53) 11722 Asst. Jail Commander ($1,001.40) 12002 Sergeant ($584.94) 12301 Officer 3 ($1,166.40) 12402 Officer 4 ($659.92) 12502 Sergeant 2 ($1,518.54) 12701 Officer 6 ($455.08) 12703 Civilian Jail Officer 4 ($699.76) 39241 Medicine $7,963.40 Transfer from: 12704 Corporal ($368.64) 12705 Civilian Jail Officer 5 ($455.08) 12709 Civilian Jail Officer 9 ($730.98) 12712 Civilian Jail Officer 8 ($703.42) 13103 Civilian Jail Officer 12 ($698.04) 13403 Civilian Jail Officer 15 ($1,580.44) 39241 Medicine $4,536.60

President Gale opens new money requests for public comment. No members of public appear to make comment.

Scott Harless unable to attend meeting due to scheduling conflict. President Gale presents new money request of Scott Harless of Highway Department in Highway Fund – 1176. Motion:to approve new money requested. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Robert Steele Motion Passed, unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS HIGHWAY – SCOTT HARLESS NEW MONEY HIGHWAY FUND – 1176 Hwy. Maint. & Repair – 0531 30035 Paving $500,000.00

Betsy Baxter, Director of Victim Services, Prosecutor’s Office, requests new money in Crime Victim Assistance 16.575 Fund – 8198 and Bilingual (STOP) 16.588 Fund – 8199. Motion:to approve new money requested. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed, unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS NEW MONEY CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE 16.575 FUND – 8198 11002 Director $6,206.52 11145 Bilingual VA $4,737.45 14903 Victim Advocate $46,307.70 14904 Victim Advocate 2 $45,230.76 14905 Victim Advocate 3 $45,230.76 14906 Victim Advocate 4 $45,203.76 16161 FICA $14,760.22 31000 Prof. Svcs. $150.00 37000 Rentals $200.00 TOTAL CRIME VICTIM FUND: $208,054.17 BILINGUAL (STOP) 16.588 FUND – 8199 11002 Director $6,000.00 11145 Bilingual VA $45,000.00 11023 DPA 3 $35,000.00 16161 FICA $3,500.00 21000 Office Supp. $3,810.00 31000 Prof. Svcs. $2,500.00 32000 Comm. & Trans. $3,100.00 33000 Printing & Adv. $895.00 37000 Rentals $400.00 39000 Other Svcs. & Chgs. $6,865.00 TOTAL BILINGUAL (STOP) FUND: $107,070.00

Jim Hunter, Court Administrator, requests new money from Madison County Community Foundation Fund – 9107. Motion:to approve new money requested. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Fred Reese Motion Passed, unanimously COURTS – JIM HUNTER NEW MONEY MADISON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUND – 9107 39000 Other Svcs. & Chgs. $1,044.73 39015 Foundation Svcs. $1,799.34 TOTAL MCC FOUNDATION FUND: $2,844.07

Larry Strange, Director, Planning Department, requests new money from General Fund – 1000. Motion:to approve new money requested. Moved: Jerry AlexanderSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed. Councilman Vaughn and Councilman Reese voted against. All other members of Council voted in favor. PLANNING – LARRY STRANGE NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Planning – 0079 15000 Part Time $4,000.00 31000 Prof. Svcs. $8,893.50

Andy Kidder, Facilities Manager, requests new money from General Fund – 1000. Motion:to approve new money requested. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Fred Reese Motion Passed, unanimously COURTHOUSE – ANDY KIDDER NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Courthouse – 0161 35000 Utilities $70,000.00 36000 Repairs & Maint. $30,000.00

Jim Hunter, Court Administrator, requests new money from General Fund – 1000. Motion:to approve new money requested. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed, unanimously COURTS – JIM HUNTER NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Circuit Court II – 9608 15000 Part Time ($1,673.00) Circuit Court IV – 9610 15000 Part Time $3,346.00 44000 Mach. & Equip. $858.77 Circuit Court V – 9611 15000 Part Time ($1,673.00)

Scott Mellinger, Sheriff, requests new money from General Fund – 1000. Motion:to approve new money requested. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed, unanimously SHERIFF – SHERIFF MELLINGER NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Sheriff – 0005 22000 Operating Supp. $39,000.00 36000 Repairs & Maint. $4,000.00 39000 Other Svcs. & Chgs. $4,500.00

President Gale presents four (4) Salary Ordinances to the Council. First is Salary Ordinance 2022-6C. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2022-6C as passed on first reading. Moved: Jerry AlexanderSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed, unanimously

President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2022-7C before Council. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2022-7C as passed on first reading. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Robert Steele Motion Passed, unanimously

President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2022-8C before Council. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2022-8C as passed on first reading. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed, unanimously

President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2022-10C before Council. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2022-10C as passed on first reading. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed, unanimously

Discussion of Council of fact that their regularly scheduled meeting in November falls on Election Day, when Courthouse is closed. Motion:to move November meeting of Council to November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Fred Reese Motion Passed, unanimously

Motion:to adjournMoved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed, unanimously Next Council Meeting scheduled for November 15,2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse.

	Name	Document type
	Ordinance 2022-10H	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2022-10G	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2022-10F	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2022-10E	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2022-10D	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2022-10C	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2022-8C	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2022-7C	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2022-6C	Minutes Document