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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 Robert Clutter.
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Approval of Minutes for March 11, 2025 Motion:to approve the minutes, as presented. Moved: Rob SteeleSeconded: Kristi Grabowski Motion Passed unanimously.
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Approval of Agenda for meeting President Green indicates that the transfer request of the Surveyor should occur after the request of the Surveyor for new money later on the Agenda. Motion:to approve the amended agenda so as to move the Surveyor’s transfer request after his request for new money. Moved: Rob SteeleSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed unanimously.
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President Green indicates Council members have been appointed as liaison to 4 departments each. President Green notes the passing of Dr. VanNess. President Green recognizes the Madison County Health Department for being named Outstanding Public Health Service and Community Outreach by the Indiana Department of Public Health. In addition, he recognizes Jessica Bastin County Engineer, who was named Public Servant of the Year by the Madison County Chamber of Commerce. President Green then provides an update as to SB-1.
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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 proposed Resolution 2025-3B, supporting the formation of a Regional Utility District, before the Council for consideration. Motion:to open the floor for public comment on this issue. Moved: Bethany KellerMotion died for lack of second. 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 Grabowski, Councilor Keller and Vice President Norrick. No: Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens and President Green. Motion Failed. Motion:to approve proposed Resolution 2025-3B, a Resolution Supporting the Formation of a Regional Utility District, as presented. Moved: Rob SteeleSeconded:Diana Likens Roll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, and President Green. No: Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller and Vice President Norrick. Mot..
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President Green indicates there is a vacancy on the Madison County Alcoholic Beverage Board which needs to be filled by the Council. Zach Schrader and Chad Roots introduce themselves and express interest in being appointed to serve as a member of the Madison County Alcoholic Beverage Board. Motion:to appoint Zach Schrader as a member of the Madison County Alcoholic Beverage Board. Moved: Jonathan CulpSeconded:Vice President Norrick Motion Passed. Councilor Likens abstained.
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Scott Harless, Highway Superintendent, makes new money requests in Arterial Roads & Streets Fund – 1169. Motion:to approve new money request of Highway Department. Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously. NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – SCOTT HARLESS NEW MONEY ARTERIAL ROADS & STREETS FUND – 1169 44000 Machinery & Equipment $200,000.00
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Highway Superintendent Harless then makes new money request in Highway Fund – 1176. Motion:to approve new money request of Highway Department. Moved: Kristi GrabowskiSeconded: Jonathan Culp Motion Passed unanimously. NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS HIGHWAY SUPERINTENDENT – SCOTT HARLESS NEW MONEY HIGHWAY FUND – 1176 PURCHASING – 0107 44000 Machinery & Equipment $200,000.00
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Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, makes new money requests in County Wheel Tax/Surtax Fund – 4926, and Community Crossing Grant Fund – 9126. Motion:to approve new money requests of County Engineer. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Kristi Grabowski Motion Passed unanimously. NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS COUNTY ENGINEER – JESSICA BASTIN NEW MONEY COUNTY WHEEL TAX/SURTAX FUND – 4926 30035 Paving $2,500,000.00 COMMUNITY CROSSING GRANT FUND – 9126 30035 Paving $1,900,000.00
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Rick Gardner, Commissioner, makes a new money request in Capital Asset & Improvement Fund – 4976. Motion:to approve the new money request of the Commissioners, as presented. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Rob Steele Motion:to amend new money request of the Commissioners to $50,000.00 in 4976.31000 and $450,000.00 in 4976.36000, for total of $500,000.00. Moved: Vice President NorrickSeconded: Kristi Grabowski Roll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, Vice President Norrick and President Green. No: No one. Motion Passed unanimously. Amended Motion Passed. Councilor Keller opposed. NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS COMMISSIONERS – RICK GARDNER NEW MONEY CAPITAL ASSET & IMPROVEMENT FUND – 4976 31000 Professional Services $50,000.00 36000 Repairs & Maintenance $450,000.00
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John Beeman, Sheriff, makes a new money request in County Sheriff Training Fund – 4001. Motion:to approve the new money request of the Sheriff. Moved: Jonathan CulpSeconded: Kristi Grabowski Motion Passed unanimously. NEW MONEY – MISC. FUNDS SHERIFF – JOHN BEEMAN NEW MONEY COUNTY SHERIFF TRAINING FUND – 4001 39000 Other Services & Charges $11,800.00
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Sheriff Beeman withdraws his request for new money in General Fund – 1000, Sheriff – 0005.
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President Green indicates the County Agent is unable to attend the meeting, but is requesting new money in General Fund – 1000, County Agent – 0011. Motion:to approve new money request of County Agent, as presented.Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Jonathan Culp President Green opens meeting for public comment on this specific request. No one appears to make comment. Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – GENERAL FUND COUNTY AGENT – JESSICA SCHOLER NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 County Agent – 0011 39000 Other Services & Charges $240.00
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Ken Kocinski, Surveyor, requests new money in General Fund – 1000, Surveyor – 0006. Motion:to approve new money request of the Surveyor, as presented.Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Kristi Grabowski President Green opens meeting for public comment on this specific request.
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Katherine Callahan makes comments
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David Sargent makes comments
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Stephen Gaiser makes comments
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Cheryl McKinney makes comments
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Nathan Hollingsworth makes comments
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Nick Freeman makes comments Motion Passed unanimously NEW MONEY – GENERAL FUND SURVEYOR – KEN KOCINSKI NEW MONEY GENERAL FUND – 1000 Surveyor – 0006 11029 Cornerstone/Reass. Man. $20,000.00
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Surveyor Kocinski requests a transfer of funds in the Cornerstone Perpetuation Fund – 1202. Motion:to approve transfer requests of the Surveyor. Moved: Bethany KellerSeconded: Kristi Grabowski Motion Passed unanimously. SURVEYOR – KEN KOCINSKI TRANSFER CORNERSTONE PERPETUATION FUND– 1202 Transfer from: 44000 Machinery & Equipment ($4,524.00) 15000 Part Time ($15,000.00) Transfer to: 11029 Cornerstone/Reass. Man. $15,000.00 16161 FICA $1,836.00 16162 PERF $2,688.00
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President Green brings Salary Ordinance 2025-4C for Surveyor, before Council for first reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2025-4C for Surveyor. Moved: Rob SteeleSeconded: Jonathan CulpRoll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, Vice President Norrick and President Green. No: No one. Motion Passed at first reading by unanimous vote
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President Green brings Salary Ordinance 2025-3C for Adult Protective Services, before Council for second reading. Motion:to approve Salary Ordinance 2025-3C for Adult Protective Services. Moved: Diana LikensSeconded: Kristi GrabowskiRoll Call Vote: Yes: Councilor Steele, Councilor Culp, Councilor Likens, Councilor Grabowski, Councilor Keller, Vice President Norrick and President Green. No: No one. Motion Passed.
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President Green opens the meeting for public comment.
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Katherine Callahan makes comments
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Stephen Gaiser makes comments
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Rebecca Allen makes comments
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Kelly Wyckoff makes comments
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Tom Wyckoff makes comments
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Cheryl McKinney makes comments
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Motion:to adjournMoved: Rob SteeleSeconded: Diana Likens Motion Passed, unanimously Next Council Meeting scheduled for May 13,2025, at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse.
