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| Meeting Called to Order by President Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Councilwoman Keller, Councilwoman Norrick, Councilwoman Likens, Councilman Emery, Councilman Steele, Councilman Vaughn and President Gale.   Also Present: Auditor Rick Gardner, Council Attorney Ted Nolting, and Deputy Auditor Robin Wagner. | |
| Approval of Minutes for October 8, 2024 Motion:to approve the minutes, amended to reflect that Councilwoman Keller was present at said meeting. Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed unanimously. | |
| Approval of Agenda for meeting President Gale indicates that there are additional transfer requests that came in late and an additional Salary Ordinance. Motion:to approve agenda presented, with addition of transfer requests for Clerk, Sheriff, Madison County Community Corrections and Central Dispatch, and an additional Salary Ordinance for Central Dispatch. Moved: Jodi NorrickSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed unanimously. | |
| Rick Gardner, Auditor, provides financial status report to Council. | |
| Auditor Gardner presented plaques to Councilman Vaughn, Councilman Emery and President Gale in recognition of their service to the citizens of Madison County. | |
| President Gale presents a plaque to Auditor Gardner in recognition of his service to the citizens of Madison County. | |
| President Gale indicates a proposed Resolution concerning transfer of Congressional School Funds is before the Council for their consideration. Motion:to approve Resolution 2024-11A, a Resolution Regarding Transfer of congressional School Funds to the State of Indiana, as presented. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed. Councilwoman Keller voted no. | |
| President Gale indicates there is a vacancy on the Alcoholic Beverage Board that needs to be filled. Motion:to appoint Phillip Caldwell as a member of the Alcoholic Beverage Board. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed. Councilwoman Likens abstains. | |
| Linda Smith, Clerk, requests transfers in the General Fund – 1000, Clerk – 0001 and Election Board - 0062. Motion:to approve all transfer requests of the Clerk and Election Board. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed. Councilwoman Keller voted no. CLERK – LINDA SMITH TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Clerk – 0001 Transfer from: 21000 Office Supplies ($9,700.00) 31001 Bank Fees ($2,300.00) 37000 Rentals ($3,000.00) Transfer to: 44000 Machinery & Equipment $15,000.00 Election Board – 0062 Transfer from: 37000 Rentals ($8,000.00) Transfer to: 21000 Office Supplies $8,000.00 Election Board – 0062 Transfer from: 11601 Inspectors (Primary) ($10,000.00) 11602 Judges (Primary) ($20,000.00) Transfer to: 21000 Office Supplies $20,000.00 31000 Professional Services $10,000.00 | |
| President Gale indicates that the Treasurer is requesting a transfer in General Fund – 1000, Treasurer – 0003. Motion:to approve the transfer requests of the Treasurer. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously. TREASURER – DAN GIRT TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Treasurer – 0003 Transfer from: 22000 Operating Supplies ($1,633.00) 23000 Repair & Maintenance Supplies ($33.00) 31000 Professional Services ($2,500.00) 32000 Communication & Transportation ($13,470.00) 37000 Rentals ($820.00) 44000 Machinery & Equipment ($1,705.00) Transfer to: 39000 Other Services & Charges $20,161.00 | |
| President Gale indicates the County Agent is requesting a transfer in General Fund – 1000, County Agent – 0011. Motion:to approve the transfer request of the County Agent. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously. COUNTY AGENT – JESSICA SCHOLER TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 County Agent – 0011 Transfer from: 36000 Repairs & Maintenance ($337.60) Transfer to: 37000 Rentals $23.62 44000 Machinery & Equipment $313.98 | |
| Anjie Cox, Drainage Board Secretary, requests a transfer in General Fund – 1000, Drainage Board – 0063. Motion:to approve the transfer request of the Drainage Board. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed unanimously. DRAINAGE BOARD – ANJIE COX TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Drainage Board – 0063 Transfer from: 39205 Storm Water Mandate ($20,000.00) Transfer to: 31188 Engineering/Professional Services $20,000.00 | |
| President Gale indicates Human Resources is requesting a transfer in General Fund – 1000, Human Resources – 0117. Motion:to approve the transfer request of Human Resources. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously. HUMAN RESOURCES – BEATRICE RAMEY TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Human Resources – 0117 Transfer from: 31000 Professional Services ($74.22) 33000 Printing & Advertising ($50.00) Transfer to: 36000 Repairs & Maintenance $124.22 | |
| Tim States, Court Administrator, requests transfers in the General Fund – 1000, Court Administration – 0225 and Rainy Day Fund – 1186, Court Administration - 0225. Motion:to approve all transfer requests of Court Administration. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed unanimously. COURT ADMINISTRATION – TIM STATES TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Court Administration – 0225 Transfer from: 14500 Court Administrator ($9,400.00) 15000 Part Time ($13,000.00) 21000 Office Supplies ($3,000.00) 39000 Other Services & Charges ($3,860.00) Transfer to: 44000 Machinery & Equipment $29,260.00 RAINY DAY FUND – 1186 Court Administration – 0225 Transfer from: 39000 Other Services & Charges ($15,000.00) Transfer to: 44000 Machinery & Equipment $15,000.00 | |
| President Gale indicates Soil & Water is requesting a transfer in General Fund – 1000, Soil & Water – 0750. Motion:to approve the transfer request of Soil & Water. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed. Councilwoman Keller voted no. SOIL & WATER – BRANDI FRAZIER TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Soil & Water – 0750 Transfer from: 44000 Machinery & Equipment ($1,461.00) Transfer to: 22000 Operating Supplies $261.00 39000 Other Services & Charges $1,200.00 | |
| President Gale indicates Central Records is requesting a transfer in General Fund – 1000, Central Records – 9600. Motion:to approve the transfer request of Central Records. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed.  Councilwoman Keller voted no.   CENTRAL RECORDS – BARBARA MILLER   TRANSFER   GENERAL FUND – 1000       Central Records – 9600         Transfer from: 44000 Machinery & Equipment ($2,000.00)   Transfer to: 39000 Other Services & Charges $2,000.00 | |
| John Beeman, Sheriff, requests a transfer in General Fund – 1000, Sheriff – 0005 and Jail - 0380. Motion:to approve the transfer request of Sheriff. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed unanimously. SHERIFF – JOHN BEEMAN TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 Sheriff – 0005 Transfer from: 17170 Schooling ($2,414.00) Transfer to: 36000 Repairs & Maintenance $2,414.00 Transfer from: 39000 Other Services & Charges ($8,000.00) Transfer to: 36000 Repairs & Maintenance $8,000.00 Jail– 0380 Transfer from: 13601 Civilian Jail Officer 17 ($9,173.78) Transfer to: 13100 Officer 9 $3,956.32 13601 Civilian Jail Officer 17 $1,665.30 14701 Civilian Jail Officer 27 $3,552.16 Transfer from: 37000 Rentals/Housing ($25,000.00) Transfer to: 35000 Utilities $10,000.00 22000 Operating Supplies $15,000.00 | |
| David Kane, Director of Community Corrections, requests a transfer in General Fund – 1000, MCCC – 9603. Motion:to approve the transfer request of Community Corrections. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously. MCCC – DAVID KANE TRANSFER GENERAL FUND – 1000 MCCC – 9603 Transfer from: 11267 Training Coordinator ($8,000.00) 11725 Field Officer ($7,270.00) Transfer to: 16800 Overtime $15,270.00 | |
| Jenny Chambers, Central Dispatch Director, requests a transfer in Central Dispatch Fund – 4921. Motion:to approve the transfer request of Central Dispatch. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Bethany Keller Motion Passed unanimously. CENTRAL DISPATCH – JENNY CHAMBERS TRANSFER CENTRAL DISPATCH FUND – 4921 Transfer from: 14326 Disp. 28 ($40,023.00) 14327 Disp. 29 ($10,402.00) Transfer to: 14200 Disp. 3 $3,000.00 14300 Disp. 4 $1,900.00 14303 Disp. 7 $2,810.00 14304 Disp. 8 $3,100.00 14306 Disp. 10 $2,500.00 14307 Disp. 11 $2,710.00 14309 Disp. 13 $1,800.00 14310 Disp. 14 $3,210.00 14315 Disp. 17 $10,900.00 14317 Disp. 19 $2,300.00 14319 Disp. 21 $1,200.00 14324 Disp. 26 $8,000.00 14325 Disp. 27 $1,575.00 14331 Disp. 33 $2,500.00 14332 Disp. 34 $2,920.00 | |
| Andrew Hanna, Chief Public Prosecutor, requests new money in the SS Investigative Services Fund – 4975. Motion:to approve new money request in the SS Investigative Services Fund – 4975.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND SSI INVESTIGATIVE SERVICES FUND – 4975 11706 Investigator $60,000.00 11723 Investigator 2 $60,000.00 16161 FICA $9,180.00 16162 PERF $13,440.00 16163 Group Insurance $57,044.00 16800 Overtime $41,944.00 21000 Office Supplies $1,000.00 22000 Operating Supplies $13,000.00 23000 Repair & Maintenance $1,000.00 24000 Other Supplies $1,000.00 32000 Communication & Transportation $5,000.00 33000 Printing & Advertising $1,000.00 33400 Insurance $100.00 36000 Repair & Maintenance $1,000.00 37000 Rentals $17,000.00 39000 Other Services & Charges $15,000.00 44000 Machinery & Equipment $3,000.00 TOTAL SS INVESTIGATIVE FUND REQUEST: $299,708.00 | |
| Jessica Bastin, on behalf of Commissioners, requests new money in the ARPA Fund – 8950. Motion:to approve new money request in the ARPA Fund – 8950.Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed unanimously COMMISSIONERS – JESSICA BASTIN NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND ARPA FUND – 8950 39000 Other Services & Charges $10,000.00 TOTAL ARPA FUND REQUEST: $10,000.00 | |
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Grey Chandler, Magistrate Circuit Court II, requests new money in the Family Recovery Court Fund – 9177. Motion:to approve new money request in the Family Recovery Court Fund – 9177.Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed unanimously COURTS – TIM STATES NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND FAMILY RECOVERY COURT FUND – 9177 11222 Coordinator $49,440.00 16161 FICA $4,800.00 16162 PERF $7,000.00 16163 Group Insurance $10,900.00 21000 Office Supplies $750.00 32000 Communication & Transportation $5,000.00 39000 Other Services & Charges $5,500.00 TOTAL FAMILY RECOVERY COURT FUND REQUEST: $83,390.00 |
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| Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, requests new money in the Highway Fund – 1176. Motion:to approve new money request in the Highway Fund – 1176.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed unanimously HIGHWAY – JESSICA BASTIN NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND HIGHWAY FUND – 1176 Hwy Admin – 0530 16300 Longevity $675.00 Hwy Maint. & Repair – 0531 16300 Longevity $2,475.00 TOTAL HIGHWAY FUND REQUEST: $3,150.00 | |
| Bryan Williams, Chief Public Defender, requests new money in the Rainy Day Fund – 1186. Motion:to approve new money request of the Public Defender’s in the Rainy Day Fund – 1186.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously PUBLIC DEFENDERS – BRYAN WILLIAMS NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND RAINY DAY FUND – 1186 31000 Professional Services $40,000.00 TOTAL RAINY DAY FUND REQUEST: $40,000.00 | |
| DeeDee Keesling, Recycling Center Director, requests new money in the Recycling Center Fund – 4967. Motion:to approve new money request in the Recycling Center Fund – 4967.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously RECYCLING CENTER – DEE DEE KEESLING NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND RECYCLING CENTER FUND – 4967 15000 Part Time $800.00 16161 FICA $700.00 16162 PERF $475.00 TOTAL RECYCLING FUND REQUEST: $1,975.00 | |
| President Gale requests new money in the Public Safety Fund – 1170. Motion:to approve new money request in the Public Safety Fund – 1170.Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Diana Likens President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this request. No one appears to make comment. Motion Passed unanimously COUNTY COUNCIL – BEN GALE NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND PUBLIC SAFETY FUND – 1170 Commissioners - 0068 46000 Capital Projects $1,500,000.00 TOTAL PUBLIC SAFETY FUND REQUEST: $1,500,000.00 | |
| Representative of East Central Indiana Solid Waste District requests to move $7,000.00 from their bank account to their budget to cover expenses for remainder of the year. Motion:to approve new money request in the East Central Indiana Solid Waste District Fund – 8210.Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this request. No one appears to make comment. Motion Passed unanimously EAST CENTRAL INDIANA SOLID WASTE DISTRICT NEW MONEY – MISC. FUND ECISWD FUND – 8210 506-3000.71 Special Waste Program $70,000.00 TOTAL ECISWD FUND REQUEST: $70,000.00 | |
| Sheriff Beeman requests new money in General Fund – 1000, Sheriff – 0005 and Jail – 0380. Motion:to approve new money request in General Fund – 1000, Sheriff – 0005 and Jail – 0380.Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this request. No one appears to make comment. Motion Passed unanimously. SHERIFF/JAIL – JOHN BEEMAN NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Sheriff – 0005 21000 Office Supplies $2,000.00 22000 Operating Supplies $25,000.00 Jail – 0380 39240 Food $30,000.00 TOTAL SHERIFF/JAIL FUND REQUESTS: $57,000.00 | |
| John Richwine, President of Madison County Board of Commissioners, makes new money request in General Fund – 1000, Commissioners – 0068. Motion:to approve the new money request of the Commissioners, as presented. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Rob Steele President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this request. | |
| Lorene White makes comments. Motion Passed. Councilwoman Keller voted no. COMMISSIONERS – TOM ECKER NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Commissioners – 0068 34002 Workmen’s Compensation $74,013.50 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REQUEST: $74,013.50 | |
| Auditor Gardner makes new money request in General Fund – 1000, Commissioners – 0068. Motion:to approve the new money request of the Commissioners, 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. COUNTY COUNCIL – BEN GALE NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Commissioners – 0068 16161 FICA $140,000.00 16162 PERF $225,000.00 16164 Unemployment $20,000.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REQUEST: $385,000.00 | |
| President Gale indicates Human Resources Department is making a new money request in General Fund – 1000, Human Resources – 0117. Motion:to approve the new money request of Human Resources, as presented. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this request. | |
| Cheryl McKinney makes comments. Motion Passed. Councilwoman Keller voted no. HUMAN RESOURCES – BEATRICE RAMEY NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Human Resources – 0117 21000 Office Supplies $140.00 TOTAL GENERAL FUND REQUEST: $140.00 | |
| Tim States, Court Administrator, makes new money request in General Fund – 1000, Court Administration – 0225, with an offsetting reduction of appropriation in Circuit Court III - 9609. Motion:to approve the new money request and reduction in appropriation made by Court Administration. Moved: Jodi NorrickSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn President Gale opens meeting for public comment on this request. No one appears to make comment. Motion Passed unanimously. COURT ADMINISTRATION – TIM STATES NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Court Admin. – 0225 44000 Machinery & Equipment $17,500.00 Circuit III – 9609 11317 Court Reporter 3 ($17,500.00) | |
| President Gale indicates there are nine (9) salary ordinances before the Council for first reading. He presents for first reading Salary Ordinance 2024-11C, Sheriff and Jail, to the Council. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-11C as presented. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed, unanimously. Ordinance passed on first reading. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-11D, SS Investigative Services Fund (Prosecutor), before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-11D for Investigative Services Fund (Prosecutor). Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-11E, Family Recovery Court, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-11E for Family Recovery Court. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-11F, Highway Department, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-11F for Highway Department. Moved: Mikeal VaughnSeconded: Anthony Emery Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-11G, Recycling Center, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-11G for Recycling Center. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-11H, Commissioners, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-11H for Commissioners. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-11I, 2025 Salary Ordinance, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-11I, 2025 with amendment to change to Plat Book Maintenance Fund line 1181.11301 from $25,000.00 to $2,500.00. Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion:to amend Motion of Councilwoman Keller as to Salary Ordinance 2024-11I, so as to change to Plat Book Maintenance Fund line 1181.11301 from $25,000.00 to $2,500.00 and change to Recycling Center, line 4967.11002 from $58,656.00 to $47,249.28, with conversation to be had with Commissioners to have said employee changed from exempt status to non-exempt status. Moved: Jodi NorrickSeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed unanimously. Motion:to further amend Salary Ordinance 2024-11I, so as to remove all salary increases contained in Miscellaneous Funds so those salaries revert to 2024 amounts. Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Jodi Norrick Withdrawal of Motion: Bethany Keller Vote on .. | |
| President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-11J, Recorder, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-11J for Recorder. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote. | |
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President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2024-11K, Central Dispatch, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2024-11K for Central Dispatch. Moved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote. |
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| President Gale opens meeting for public comment. | |
| David Sargent makes comments. | |
| Cheryl McKinney makes comments. | |
| Jim Bauer makes comments. | |
| Motion:to adjournMoved: Anthony EmerySeconded: Mikeal Vaughn Motion Passed unanimously Next Council Meeting scheduled for January 14, 2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse. |
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