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Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Present: Olivia Pratt, Rick Gardner & John Richwine Also Present: County Attorney Jeff Graham, County Administrator Tom Ecker, and Deputy Auditor Nicki Young
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Approval of Minutes:Motion: to approve April 15, 2025, regular meeting minutes as presented.Moved: Olivia Pratt Seconded: Rick Gardner Motion Passed unanimously.
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Approval of Claims: Motion: to approve the claims as presented by the Auditor’s office. Moved: Rick Gardner Seconded: Olivia PrattMotion Passed unanimously
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President Richwine indicates the North Madison County Library has recommended the re-appointment of Michael Bomholt to their Board and the Pendleton Community Public Library has recommended the re-appointment of Al Rodecap to their Board. Motion: to re-appoint Michael Bomholt as a member of the North Madison County Library Board and to re-appoint Al Rodecap as a member of the Pendleton Community Public Library Board. Moved: Olivia Pratt Seconded: Rick GardnerMotion Passed unanimously
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Eric Weflen provides a progress update as to construction of the new Jail.
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Ken de la Bastide, Anderson Herald Bulletin, poses questions.
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Commissioner Pratt then reads into the record a proposed Resolution of Appreciation for the Outstanding Services of Lisa Phillips-Cannon. Motion: to adopt Resolution 2025-BC-R-11, a Resolution of Appreciation for the Outstanding Services of Lisa Phillips-Cannon. Moved: Olivia Pratt Seconded: President RichwineMotion Passed unanimously
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Linda Smith, Clerk, requests the Commissioners to approve a proposed contract with ES&S for EPoll Books pursuant to the unanimous recommendation of the Election Board. Motion: to approve the contract with ES&S for EPoll Books, as presented. Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Olivia PrattMotion Passed unanimously
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Jerry Bridges, Director of Council of Governments, requests the Commissioners to adopt a resolution authorizing the filing of an application for grant funds for 2025 for operation of the TRAM program. Motion: to adopt Resolution 2025-BC-R-12, a Resolution authorizing the filing of a CY2026 application for a grant under Section 5311/5339 of the Federal Transit Act, as presented. Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Olivia PrattMotion Passed unanimously
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Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, provides an update as to the joint study with the Town of Ingalls concerning possible impact fees for purpose of planning and financing road infrastructure to serve new development in Madison County, Indiana, and indicates a public hearing on this matter will be held Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at the Planning Commission meeting.
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Engineer Bastin then provides information concerning the Springbrook Subdivision and requests the Commissioners to release the performance bonds previously posted by Lennar Homes with respect to this subdivision and accept new maintenance bonds from Lennar Homes with respect to this subdivision. Motion: to release the performance bonds previously posted by Lennar Homes with respect to Springbrook Subdivision, as presented, and accept the maintenance bonds posted by Lennar Homes for Springbrook Subdivision. Moved: Olivia Pratt Seconded: Rick Gardner Motion Passed unanimously
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Jon Smock, Properties Director, requests the Commissioners to approve a proposal of Simmons Roof Maintenance for a new roof and guttering for the Chapel located at the Youth Center campus. Motion: to accept the proposal of Simmons Roof Maintenance for a new roof and guttering on the Chapel located on the Youth Center campus on Mounds Road, as presented. Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Rick Gardner Motion Passed unanimously.
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Angie Abel, Recorder, requests the Commissioners to approve a proposed Laredo Subscription Agreement, Laredo Plan Agreement, including Schedule D. Motion: to approve the Laredo Subscription Agreement, Laredo Plan Agreement, including Schedule D, as presented. Moved: Olivia Pratt Seconded: Rick GardnerMotion Passed unanimously
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Ken Kocinski, Surveyor, advises the Commissioners that he would like to replace the Surveyor’s truck, which is in need of significant repairs. To that end, he has obtained five (5) quotes for a new truck, which include trade in of the 2018 Ford truck. He requests the Commissioners to approve the purchase of a new truck pursuant to the quote of Devoe Chevrolet. Motion: to authorize Ken Kockinski to proceed with the purchase of a new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 truck pursuant to the quote of Devoe Chevrolet, as presented. Moved: President Richwine Seconded: Rick GardnerMotion Passed unanimously
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Motion: to adjournMoved: Rick Gardner Seconded: Olivia PrattMotion Passed unanimously Next Regular Commissioner’s Meeting will be May 20, 2025, at 10:00 AM
