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Meeting Called to Order by President Prayer Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, Vice President Norrick and President Green. Also Present: Auditor Todd Culp, Chief Deputy Auditor Kara Clark and Council Attorney Zach Niceley.
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Approval of Minutes for February 11, 2025 Motion:to approve the minutes, as presented. Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed.
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Approval of Agenda for meeting President Green indicates the Commissioners, who formed a Personnel Board, have requested that Council appointments to said Board be added to the Council Agenda. Motion:to approve the amended agenda so as to add to New Business, appointments to the Personnel Board. Moved: Rob SteeleSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed. Bethany Keller voted no.
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President Green then makes comments regarding budget organization.
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Todd Culp, Auditor, presents his Auditor’s report to the Council.
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President Green brings old business of search for new legal counsel before the Council for discussion. Motion:to retain the law firm of Taylor, Minnette, Schneider & Clutter, P.C. as legal counsel for the Council. Moved: Diana Likens Seconded: Rob SteeleMotion Passed unanimously.
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President Green indicates the Commissioners, by Ordinance 2025-BC-O-03, established a Madison County Personnel Board and pursuant to said Ordinance, the Council shall appoint 2 members to said Personnel Board. President Green then opens the meeting for discussion about appointments to the Personnel Board. Motion:to appoint Jodi Norrick and Diana Likens as members of the Madison County Personnel Board. Moved: Kristi Grabowski Seconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously.
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President Green brings a proposed Resolution disbursing economic development project funds before the Council for their consideration. Jerry Bridges, Director of Council of Governments, provides information concerning this request. Motion:to approve Resolution 2025-3A, a Resolution Disbursing Economic Development Project Funds from the County Share of Food and Beverage Tax Funds, as presented. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded:Bethany Keller Motion Passed unanimously.
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Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, requests the Council to approve a proposed Resolution supporting the formation of a Regional Utility District. Motion:to table proposed Resolution 2025-3B, a Resolution Supporting the Formation of a Regional Utility District, to the next meeting of the Council. Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded:Kristi Grabowski Roll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Culp, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller and Vice President Norrick. No: Councilor Steele, Councilor Likens and President Green. Motion Passed.
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Auditor Culp, on behalf of Surveyor Ken Kocinski, requests Council approval for out of state so that the Surveyor might attend the National Association of Counties conference to be held July 11, 2025, through July 14, 2025. Motion:to approve out of state travel request of the Surveyor. Moved: Rob SteeleSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously
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Tom Ecker, County Administrator, requests Council approval for out of state so that he and Lynn Edens, Emergency Management Director, might attend the National Homeland Security conference to be held August 25, 2025, through August 28, 2025. Motion:to approve out of state travel request of Emergency Management and the County Administrator. Moved: Jonathan CulpSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously
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Rick Gardner, Commissioner, requests Council approval for out of state travel so that he might attend the GFOA conference to be held June 29, 2025, through July 2, 2025 and so that he might attend the National Association of Counties conference to be held July 11, 2025, through July 14, 2025. Motion:to approve out of state travel requests of the Commissioners. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Jonthan Culp Motion Passed unanimously
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Jessica Scholer, County Extension Director, provides the Council with an update on Purdue Extension impact in Madison County.
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President Green indicates that Dan Girt, Treasurer, is requesting a transfer of funds in General Fund – 1000, Treasurer – 0003. Motion:to approve transfer requests of Treasurer. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Bethany Keller Motion Passed unanimously. TREASURER – DAN GIRT TRANSFER GENERL FUND– 1000 Treasurer – 0003 Transfer from: 39000 Other Services & Charges ($4,000.00) Transfer to: 32000 Communication/Transp. $4,000.00
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Lynn Edens, Emergency Management Director, makes transfer requests in General Fund – 1000, Emergency Management – 9601. Motion:to approve transfer requests of Emergency Management. Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Bethany Keller Motion Passed unanimously. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT – LYNN EDENS TRANSFER GENERL FUND– 1000 Emergency Management – 0003 Transfer from: 44000 Machinery & Equipment ($4,000.00) Transfer to: 39000 Other Services/Charges $4,000.00
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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: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously. PROPERTIES MANAGER – JON SMOCK TRANSFER STAR BANK BUILDING FUND– 4949 Transfer from: 36000 Repair & Maintenance ($20,000.00) Transfer to: 39000 Other Services/Charges $20,000.00
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President Green indicates that the Adult Protective Services Division of Prosecutor’s office, is making transfer requests in Adult Protective Services Fund – 91000. Motion:to approve transfer requests of Adult Protective Services Division of the Prosecutor’s office. Moved: Jonathan CulpSeconded: Rob SteeleRoll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens and President Green. No: Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller and Vice President Norrick. Motion Passed. PROSECUTOR – RODNEY CUMMINGS TRANSFER ADULT PROTECTIVE SERVICES FUND– 91000 Transfer from: 11706 Investigator ($23,515.84) Transfer to: 15000 Part Time $14,153.28 16163 Group Insurance $9,362.56
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Linda Smith, Clerk, requests new money in Clerk’s Perpetuation Fund – 1119. Motion:to approve new money request as presented. Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Vice President Norrick Motion:to amend motion to approve new money request as presented so as to vote on both requests for new money in Clerks Perpetuation – 1119 and General Fund – 1000, Clerk - 0001. Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Rob Steele Motion to Amend Passed, unanimously President Green opens meeting for public comment on this particular request.
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Cheryl McKinney appears and makes comments
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David Sargent appears and makes comments Motion:to approve new money requests for new money in Clerks Perpetuation – 1119 and General Fund – 1000, Clerk - 0001. Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Vice President NorrickRoll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski and Vice President Norrick. No: Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Keller and President Green. Motion Failed. NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS CLERK – LINDA SMITH NEW MONEY CLERKS PERPETUATION FUND – 1119 39000 Other Services & Charges $5,798.35 TOTAL REQUEST: $5,798.35 NEW MONEY – GENERAL FUND CLERK – LINDA SMITH NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Clerk – 0001 39000 Other Services & Charges $5,798.35
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John Beeman, Sheriff, requests new money in Sheriff MCCASA Fund – 9003. Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS SHERIFF – JOHN BEEMAN NEW MONEY SHERIFF MCCASA FUND – 9003 39000 Other Services & Charges $2,000.00 TOTAL REQUEST: $2,000.00
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Tim States, Court Administrator, requests new money in Court Interpreter Grant Fund – 9142 Motion:to approve new money request as presented Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Rob Steele Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS COURTS – TIM STATES NEW MONEY COURT INTERPRETER GRANT FUND – 9142 31002 Professional Services $2,000.00 TOTAL REQUEST: $2,000.00
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Rick Gardner, Commissioner, requests new money in Capital Asset & Improvement Fund – 4976. Motion:to table new money request in Capital Asset & Improvement Fund – 4976 to next meeting of the CouncilMoved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Kristi GrabowskiRoll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Steele, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, Vice President Norrick and President Green. No: Councilor Culp and Councilor Likens. Motion Passed. NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS COMMISSIONERS – TOM ECKER NEW MONEY CAPITAL ASSET & IMPROVEMENT FUND – 4976 31000 Professional Services $200,000.00 36000 Repairs & Maintenance $1,000,000.00 TOTAL REQUEST: $1,200,000.00
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John Beeman, Sheriff, requests new money in General Fund – 1000, Sheriff – 0005. Motion:to approve new money request of Sheriff, as presented.Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Rob Steele President Green opens meeting for public comment on this specific request. No one appears to make comment. Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – GENERAL FUND SHERIFF – JOHN BEEMAN NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Sheriff – 0005 16300 Longevity $8,200.00
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Lisa Cannon, Information Technology Director, requests new money in General Fund – 1000, IT – 0106. President Green opens meeting for public comment on this specific request.
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Nick Freeman makes comments
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Katherine Callahan makes comments
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Cheryl McKinney makes comments
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David Sargent makes comments No Motion Made NEW MONEY – GENERAL FUND IT – LISA CANNON NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 IT – 0106 TBD Help Desk Tech $50,000.00 TBD Network/Server Administrator $68,000.00
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President Green brings Salary Ordinance 2025-3C for Adult Protective Services, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2025-3C for Adult Protective Services. Moved: Rob SteeleSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed. Vice President Norrick voted no. Ordinance 2025-3C to come before Council for second reading at next scheduled meeting.
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President Green brings Salary Ordinance 2025-3D for Sheriff, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2025-3D for Sheriff. Moved: Rob SteeleSeconded: Kristi Grabowski Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote
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President Green opens the meeting for public comment.
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Katherine Callahan makes comments
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Cheryl McKinney makes comments
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David Sargent makes comments
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Motion:to adjournMoved: Jonathan CulpSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed, unanimously Next Council Meeting scheduled for April 8,2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse.
