Commissioner’s Meeting Minutes

August 16, 2022


Meeting Called to Order by President
Prayer
Pledge Of Allegiance
Present:
Commissioner Kelly Gaskill, Commissioner Darlene Likens and President John Richwine

Also Present: Madison County Auditor Rick Gardner, Chief Deputy Auditor Todd Culp, Attorney Jeff Graham, and County Administrator Tom Ecker

 
Play >>  Approval of Minutes:
Motion: to approve the August 2, 2022 minutes of regular meeting as presented
Moved: Kelly Gaskill
Seconded:
Darlene Likens
Motion Passed
unanimously
 
 Play >>  Approval of Claims:
Motion:
to approve claim numbers 205433 – 205528, all Auditor discretionary, and payroll claims
Moved: Kelly Gaskill
Seconded:
President Richwine
Motion Passed unanimously

 Play >>    President Richwine indicates that appointment of new Planning Director on agenda, but inasmuch as that is sole responsibility of Planning Department, no action to be taken at this meeting with regard to that matter.

 

 Play >>  Jeff Graham, Attorney for Commissioners and Elwood Redevelopment Commission, petitions for property tax cancellation on property located at 2021 South I Street, Elwood, Indiana. 

Motion: to approve petition to cancel property taxes in amount of $655.72 for 2021 South I Street, Elwood, Indiana.  

Moved: Kelly Gaskill
Seconded:
President Richwine
Motion Passed unanimously


 Play >>  Rick Gardner, Auditor, requests approval of Resolution requiring all elected officials, department heads and other necessary users to utilize the Madison County time and attendance system.

Motion: to approve Resolution 2022-BC-R-13, by title only, regarding web based payroll time and attendance system.

Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
Darlene Likens
Motion Passed unanimously

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Play >> Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, requests approval of LPA/Consultant (BLN) bridge inventory contract.

Motion: to approve LPA/Consultant (BLN) bridge inventory contract as presented.

Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
Darlene Likens
Motion Passed unanimously

 

 Play >>  Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, requests approval of LPA/INDOT bridge inventory contract.

Motion: to approve LPA/INDOT bridge inventory contract as presented.

Moved: Kelly Gaskill
Seconded:
President Richwine
Motion Passed unanimously

 

 Play >>  Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, requests approval Ordinance setting weight limits on County Road 1050 South.

Motion: to accept Ordinance 2202-BC-O-8 with correction of changing “town” to “municipal” in section 3(a).

Moved: Kelly Gaskill
Seconded:
President Richwine
Motion Passed unanimously

Motion: to suspend rules with regard to Ordinance 2202-BC-O-8.

Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
Kelly Gaskill
Motion Passed unanimously

Motion: to adopt Ordinance 2202-BC-O-8, by title only.

Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
Darlene Likens
Motion Passed unanimously

 

 Play >>  Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, discusses New Columbus Road/CR 100 East bid received.

Motion: to reject bid of E&B Paving received and authorize resubmission of Community Crossing Grant application for project.

Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
Darlene Likens
Motion Passed

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Play >>  Jessica Bastin, County Engineer, discusses 2022-02 Community Crossing Grant.

Motion: to resubmit 2022-02 Community Crossing Grant application for New Columbus Road/CR100 East, and CR 50 West.

Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
Darlene Likens
Motion Passed

Kelly Gaskill abstains.

 Play >> Jerry Bridges, Madison County Council of Governments, requests approval of Resolution to join CEDS.

Play >> Rob Sparks, Corporation for Economic Development, speaks in favor of proposed Resolution.

 Play >> Rose Scovel, Indianapolis Metropolitan Planning Organization, speaks in favor of proposed Resolution.

Motion: to approve Resolution 2022-BC-R-14, supporting CEDS.

Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
Kelly Gaskill
Motion Passed unanimously

 

 Play >> Rachel Christenson, Interim Planning Director, requests approval of Plat of Springbrook Section 7.

Motion: to accept final plat of Springbrook Section 7 as presented.

Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
Darlene Likens
Motion Passed

Kelly Gaskill abstains

 

 Play >>  Lisa Canon, IT Director, requests approval of proposed contract with Hagerman.

Motion: to accept professional services agreement, contingent upon legal review, removal of language as to automatic renewal, and inclusion of language that total contract shall not to exceed $24,000.00. 

Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
Kelly Gaskill
Motion Passed unanimously


Play >> 
Motion: to adjourn
Moved: President Richwine
Seconded:
 Kelly Gaskill
Motion Passed unanimousl
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Next Regular Commissioner’s Meeting will be September 6, 2022 at 10:00 AM