Meeting: County Council second Tuesday

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Meeting Called to Order by President Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Councilwoman Norrick, Councilwoman Likens, Councilman Emery, Councilman Steele, Councilman Vaughn and President Gale. Councilwoman Keller was absent. Also Present: Auditor Rick Gardner, Council Attorney Ted Nolting, and Chief Deputy Auditor Todd Culp.

Approval of Minutes for August 13, 2024 Motion:to approve minutes as presentedMoved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously.

Approval of Agenda for meeting Motion:to approve agenda as presented Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion:to postpone public hearing on budget until October meeting Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Jodi Norrick Roll Call Vote: Yes – Councilwoman Norrick and Councilman Vaughn No – Councilwoman Likens, Councilman Emery, Councilman Steele and President Gale. Motion Failed Motion to Approve Agenda Passed. Councilman Vaughn voted no.

President Gale speaks as to process of creating a budget.

Rick Gardner, Auditor, provides financial status report to Council.

Angie Abel, Recorder, requests the Council to approve her Recorder’s Sworn Statement and by Ordinance 2024-9C. Motion:to approve Ordinance 2024-9C, accepting the Recorder’s Sworn Statement, as presented. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously at first reading.

Auditor Gardner requests approval of a transfer of $3,400,000.00 to the Rainy Day Fund. Motion:to approve Resolution 2024-9A, authorizing transfer of $3,400,000.00 to the Rainy Day Fund, as presented. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously.

President Gale opens the public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget.

Dan Murrell makes comments.

David Sargent makes comments.

Katherine Callahan makes comments.

Marquest Higgins makes comments. President Gale closes the public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget portion of the meeting.

Bryan Williams, Chief Public Defender, requests a transfer from General Fund – 1000, Public Defender – 0271. Motion:to approve the transfer request of the Public Defenders. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously. PUBLIC DEFENDER – BRYAN WILLIAMS TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Public Defender – 0271 Transfer from: 11124 Public Defender 3 ($26,464.36) Transfer to: 31300 PD Expenses $26,464.36

David Kane, Director of Community Corrections, requests a transfer from General Fund – 1000, MCCC – 9603. Motion:to approve the transfer request of MCCC. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously. MCCC – DAVID KANE TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 MCCC – 9603 Transfer from: 11211 Corr./Maint. Supervisor ($13,094.11) 11725 Field Officer ($26,323.17) Transfer to: 22000 Operating Supplies $39,417.28

John Beeman, Sheriff, requests a transfer from General Fund – 1000, Sheriff – 0005 and Jail – 0380. Motion:to approve the transfer request of Sheriff and Jail. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously. SHERIFF – JOHN BEEMAN TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Sheriff – 0005 Transfer from: 39071 DTF ($1,163.00) 44000 Machinery & Equipment ($3,000.00) Transfer to: 21000 Office Supplies $1,163.00 32000 Communication & Transportation $3,000.00 Transfer from: 11704 Officer 2 ($2,115.52) 12203 Lieutenant 3 ($1,269.31) 14904 Victim Advocate 2 ($5,766.14) Transfer to: 15000 Part Time $9,150.97 Jail– 0380 Transfer from: 11907 Civilian Jail Officer ($528.24) 12002 Sergeant ($660.48) 12402 Officer 4 ($177.61) 12902 Civilian Jail Officer 10 ($5,342.88) 13100 Officer 9 ($3,956.32) 14400 Civilian Jail Officer 25 ($1,776.08) 14401 Civilian Jail Officer 35 ($1,776.08) 14701 Civilian J..

Tom Ecker, County Administrator, requests a transfer from General Fund – 1000, Commissioners– 0068. Motion:to approve the transfer request of the Commissioners. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed. Councilwoman Norrick voted no. COMMISSIONERS – TOM ECKER TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Commissioners – 0068 Transfer from: 16163 Group Insurance ($12,000.00) Transfer to: 44000 Machinery & Equipment $12,000.00

Jeff Dyer, Emergency Management Director, requests a transfer from Right to Know Fund – 1152. Motion:to approve the transfer request of Emergency Management. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed unanimously. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – JEFF DYER TRANSFER RIGHT TO KNOW FUND – 1152 Transfer from: 39000 Other Services & Charges ($4,000.00) Transfer to: 32000 Communication & Transportation $4,000.00

Auditor requests a transfer from ICJI Madison County CASA Fund – 8127. Motion:to approve the transfer request of CASA. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously. CASA – ANNETTE CRAYCRAFT TRANSFER ICJI MADISON CO CASA FUND – 8127 Transfer from: 39000 Other Services & Charges ($60,711.07) Transfer to: 16163 Group Insurance $60,711.07

Betsy Baxter, Director of Victim Advocate Division of Prosecutor’s Office, requests transfers from VOCA Fund – 8222 and STOP Fund – 8223. Motion:to approve the transfer requests of the Victim Advocate’s Division of the Prosecutor’s Office. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed unanimously. PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS TRANSFER VOCA FUND – 8222 Transfer from: 32000 Communication & Transportation ($3,725.00) 39000 Other Services & Charges ($6,575.00) Transfer to: 16800 Overtime $9,500.00 16161 FICA $800.00 STOP FUND – 8223 Transfer from: 32000 Communication & Transportation ($1,397.90) 39000 Other Services & Charges ($2,862.53) Transfer to: 11023 Deputy Prosecuting Attorney $200.00 16161 FICA $1,010.00 16800 Overtime $3,050.43

Tim States, Court Administrator, requests new money in Chemical People Task Force (MCCASA) Fund – 9130. Motion:to approve the transfer request of Problem Solving Court. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously. PROBLEM SOLVING COURT – JUDGE SIMS NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND CHEMICAL PEOPLE TASK FORCE (MCCASA) FUND – 9130 39000 Other Services & Charges $2,500.00

Chief Public Defender Williams requests new money in the Public Defender Supplemental Fund – 1200 and IV-E Foster Care CHINS Fund - 8213. Motion:to approve new money request in the Public Defender Supplemental Fund – 1200 and IV-E Foster Care CHINS Fund – 8213.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously PUBLIC DEFENDER – BRYAN WILLIAMS NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND PUBLIC DEFENDER SUPPLEMENTAL FUND – 1200 39000 Other Services & Charges $20,000.00 IV-E FOSTER CARE CHINS FUND – 8213 31000 Professional Services $10,000.00

Andrew Hanna, Chief Deputy Prosecutor, indicates in prior Prosecutor office transfer request, he believes Edward Byrne JAG Grant Fund – 8907, was lumped in with Victim Advocate transfer requests. He indicates this is a separate request and is grant money used for High Tech Crime Division and requests the Council to approve that request. Motion:to approve transfer request in the Edward Byrne JAG Grant Fund – 8907.Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed unanimously PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS TRANSFER EDWARD BYRNE JAG GRANT FUND – 8907 Transfer from: 44000 Machinery & Equipment ($12,990.00) Transfer to: 39007 Training $12,990.00

Chief Deputy Prosecutor Hanna requests new money in the Prosecutor Law Enforcement Fund – 2502. Motion:to approve new money request in the Prosecutor Law Enforcement Fund – 2502.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND PROSECUTOR LAW ENFORCEMENT FUND – 2502 44000 Machinery & Equipment $30,000.00

Chief Deputy Prosecutor Hanna requests new money in the Prosecutor PCA Fund – 8099. Motion:to approve new money request in the Prosecutor PCA Fund – 8099.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND PROSECUTOR PCA FUND – 8099 31000 Professional Services $5,000.00

Victim Advocate Director Baxter requests new money in the VOCA Grant Fund - 8198. Motion:to approve new money request in the VOCA Grant Fund - 8198.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND VOCA GRANT FUND – 8198 11002 Director $6,211.75 11145 Bilingual Advocate $25,664.30 14903 Victim Advocate $14,474.69 14904 Victim Advocate 2 $48,248.98 14905 Victim Advocate 3 $48,248.98 14906 Victim Advocate 4 $14,618.98 16161 FICA 21000 Office Supplies 22000 Operating Supplies 31000 Professional Services 32000 Communication & Transportation 33000 Printing & Advertising 37000 Rentals 39000 Other Services & Charges

County Administrator Ecker requests new money in General Fund – 1000, Commissioners – 0068. President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this request.

Katherine Callahan makes comments.

Lorene White makes comments. Council approved requests, with Councilwoman Norrick and Councilman Vaughn voting no. COMMISSIONERS – TOM ECKER NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Commissioners – 0068 34000 Insurance $25,000.00 34003 Liability $100,000.00

Chief Public Defender makes new money request in General Fund – 1000, Public Defender – 0271. Motion:to approve the new money request of the Public Defender, as presented. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this request. No one appears to make comment. Motion Passed unanimously. PUBLIC DEFENDER – BRYAN WILLIAMS NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Public Defender – 0271 31300 PD Expenses $20,000.00

President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-9D, Prosecutor, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-9D for Prosecutor. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote.

President Gale opens the meeting for public comment. No one appears to make comment.

Motion:to adjournMoved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously Next Council Meeting scheduled for October 8,2024, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse.

	Name	Document type
	Ordinance 2024-9D	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2024-9C	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2024-9B	Minutes Document
	Ordinance 2024-9A	Minutes Document
	Resolution 2024-9A	Minutes Document