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Meeting Called to Order by Vice President Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Councilor Keller, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Likens, Councilor Culp, Councilor Emery, and Vice President Norrick. President Green was absent Also Present: Auditor Todd Culp and Council Attorney Zach Niceley.
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Approval of Minutes for January 14, 2025 Motion:to approve the minutes, as presented. Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously.
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Approval of Agenda for meeting Motion:to approve the agenda presented. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Kristi Grabowski Motion Passed unanimously.
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Todd Culp indicates updates had been made to the agenda: Purdue Extension Impact presentation by Jessica Scholer will be moved to March meeting inasmuch as Jessica is ill; and new money requests for Sheriff/Jail have been withdrawn by the Sheriff.
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Auditor Culp then presents Auditor’s report to the Council.
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Vice President Norrick brings old business of search for new legal counsel before the Council for discussion. Motion:to continue hiring new legal counsel to next meeting of the Council, to invite prospective legal counsel to said meeting and so as to obtain additional information from Mr. Shackle Moved: Jonathan CulpMotion failed for lack of second. Motion to Amend: to table hiring of new legal counsel so as to obtain additional information from Mr. Shackle. Moved: Kristi Grabowski Seconded: Bethany Keller Roll Call Vote: Yes: – Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, and Vice President Norrick. No: Councilor Steele Motion Passed.
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Commissioner Rick Gardner, on behalf of the IT Department, requests Council approval for out of state by 3 members of the IT Department to travel to San Antonio, Texas for Tyler Technology conference. Motion:to approve out of state travel request of the IT Department. Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed unanimously
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John Beeman, Sheriff, makes a transfer request for transfer of funds in General Fund – 1000, Sheriff – 0005 and Jail - -380. Motion:to approve transfer requests of Sheriff/Jail Moved: Rob SteeleSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously. SHERIFF – JOHN BEEMAN TRANSFER GENERL FUND– 1000 Sheriff – 0005 Transfer from: 13901 Officer 16 ($525.00) Transfer to: 13900 Officer 15 $200.00 13907 Officer 22 $200.00 14903 Victim Advocate $125.00 Jail - 0380 Transfer from: 11704 Officer 2 ($120.00) 12301 Officer 3 ($120.00) 12701 Officer 6 ($120.00) 12703 Civilian Jail Officer 4 ($120.00) 12706 Civilian Jail Officer 6 ($125.00) 12707 Civilian Jail Officer 2 ($120.00) 12709 Civilian Jail Officer 9 ($120.00) 12711 Civilian Jail Officer 7 ($120.00) 12712 Civilian Jail Officer 8 ($120.00) 12801 Officer 7 ($120.00) 12803 Civilian Jail Sergeant ($120.00) 13003 Civilian Jail Officer 11 ($120.00) 13103 Civilia..
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Ken Kocinski, Surveyor, makes transfer requests in County Surveyor’s Cornerstone Perp Fund – 1202. Motion:to approve transfer requests of Surveyor. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously. SURVEYOR – KEN KOCINSKI TRANSFER CO. SURVEYORS CORNERSTONE PERP FUND– 1202 Transfer from: 22000 Operating Supplies ($500.00) Transfer to: 16500 Uniform Maintenance $500.00
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Jon Smock, Properties Manager, makes transfer requests in Star Bank Building Fund – 4949. Motion:to approve transfer requests in Star Bank Building Fund. Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously. PROPERTIES MANAGER – JON SMOCK TRANSFER STAR BANK BUILDING FUND– 4949 Transfer from: 36000 Repair & Maintenance ($10,000.00) Transfer to: 22000 Operating Supplies $2,500.00 23000 Repair & Maint. Supplies $5,000.00 24000 Other Supplies $2,500.00
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Ken Kocinski, Surveyor, makes new money request in County elected Training Fund – 1217. Motion:to approve new money request as presented. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS SURVEYOR – KEN KOCINSKI NEW MONEY CO. ELECTED TRAINING FUND – 1217 39006 Other Services & Charges $10,000.00 TOTAL REQUEST: $10,000.00
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Brandi Frazier, Director of Soil & Water, requests new money in Soil & Water Watershed Fund – 4910 Motion:to approve new money request as presented. Moved: Jonathan CulpSeconded: Kristi Grabowski Motion Passed, unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS SOIL & WATER – BRANDI FRAZIER NEW MONEY SOIL & WATER WATERSHED FUND – 4910 11143 District Coordinator $8,000.00 TOTAL REQUEST: $8,000.00
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DeeDee Keesling,, Recycling Center Director, requests new money in Cumulative Recycle Fund – 4936 Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS RECYCLING – DEE DEE KEESLING NEW MONEY CUMULATIVE RECYCLE FUND – 4936 44000 Machinery & Equipment $3,000.00 TOTAL REQUEST: $3,000.00
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Stephenie Mellinger, Health Department Director, requests new money in SHSP Grant Fund – 8225 Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Bethany Keller Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS HEALTH DEPARTMENT – STEPHENIE MELLINGER NEW MONEY SHSP GRANT FUND – 8225 44000 Machinery & Equipment $147,121.00 TOTAL REQUEST: $147,121.00
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Ben Jaqua, Director of High Tech Crime Unit of Prosecutor’s Office, requests new money in Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Fund – 8907 Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS NEW MONEY EDWARD BYRNE MEMORIAL JUSTICE FUND – 8907 39000 Other Services & Charges $90,740.00 44000 Machinery & Equipment $35,072.00 TOTAL REQUEST: $125,812.00
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Traci Lane, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer, requests new money in JDAI Performance Grant Fund – 9138 Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Bethany Keller Seconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously. NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS JUVENILE PROBATION – TRACI LANE NEW MONEY JDAI PERFORMANCE GRANT FUND – 9138 39000 Other Services & Charges $38,500.00
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David Herbert of Veteran’s Affairs requests new money in General Fund – 1000, Veteran Affairs – 0012. Motion:to approve new money request of Veterans Affairs Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Diana Likens Vice President Norrick opens meeting for public comment on this specific request. No one appears to make comment. Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – GENERAL FUND VETERANS AFFAIRS – DAVID HERBERT/CHRIS TEAGUE NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Veterans Affairs – 0012 15000 Part Time $3,380.00
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Auditor Culp, on behalf of Court Administration, requests new money in General Fund – 1000, Court Administration – 0225, and reduction in appropriation for General Fund – 1000, Circuit Court VI – 9607, Circuit Court III – 9609 and Circuit Court IV – 9610, which is effectively a transfer between departments. Motion:to approve new money request Moved: Jonthan CulpSeconded: Diana Likens Vice President Norrick opens meeting for public comment on this specific request. No one appears to make comment. Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – GENERAL FUND COURT ADMINISTRATION – TIM STATES NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Court Admin – 0225 16300 Longevity $2,325.00 Circuit Court VI – 9607 16300 Longevity ($1,275.00) Circuit Court III – 9609 16300 Longevity ($375.00) Circuit Court IV– 9610 16300 Longevity ($675.00)
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Vice President Norrick brings Salary Ordinance 2025-2C for Sheriff/Jail, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2025-2C for Sheriff/Jail. Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Bethany KellerRoll Call Vote: Yes: – Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, and Vice President Norrick. Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote
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Vice President Norrick brings Salary Ordinance 2025-2D for Surveyor, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2025-2D for Surveyor. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Bethany KellerRoll Call Vote: Yes: – Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, and Vice President Norrick. Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote
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Vice President Norrick brings Salary Ordinance 2025-2E for Soil & Water, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2025-2E for Soil & Water. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Rob SteeleRoll Call Vote: Yes: – Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, and Vice President Norrick. Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote
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Vice President Norrick brings Salary Ordinance 2025-2F for Veterans Affairs, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2025-2F for Veterans Affairs. Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Jonathan CulpRoll Call Vote: Yes: – Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, and Vice President Norrick. Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote
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Vice President Norrick brings Salary Ordinance 2025-2G for Court Administration/Courts, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2025-2G for Court Administration/Courts. Moved: Jonathan CulpSeconded: Diana LikensRoll Call Vote: Yes: – Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, and Vice President Norrick. Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote
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Vice President Norrick opens the meeting for public comment.
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Dave Sargent, citizen, makes comment
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Motion:to adjournMoved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed, unanimously Next Council Meeting scheduled for March 11,2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse.
