County Council Meeting Minutes
October 11, 2022
Play >> Meeting Called to Order by President
Prayer
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Councilman Vaughn, Councilman Emery,
Councilman Steele, Councilman Alexander, Councilwoman Likens, Councilman Reese,
President Gale.
Also Present:
Madison County Auditor Rick Gardner, Chief Deputy Auditor Todd Culp, and Legal
Counsel, Ted Nolting.
Play >> Approval of Minutes for September 13, 2022
Motion: to approve
Moved: Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Anthony Emery
Motion Passed,
unanimously
Play >> Approval of October 11, 2021 agenda, with last four (4) items listed
under Salary Ordinances being brought before Board at same time as the Budget
Adoption for 2023.
Moved: Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Robert Steele
Motion Passed, unanimously
Comments by Council President reminder to Department
Heads and Office Holders about timing of requests for transfers and new money
requests at November Council meeting and budget process.
Play >> Gavin Hulett, a Senior at Anderson High School, was invited to podium to speak to the Council. He requested to be allowed to serve an internship at the Madison County Coroners office. Mr. Hulett was thanked for his appearance and participation in meeting and advised that he would need to come before the County Commissioner with his request.
Play >> Madison County Auditor, Rick Gardner, presents report to Council as to General, Public Safety Fund, LIT Correction Fund and Rainy Day Fund balances, and possibility of setting up subcategories for payment of costs associated with capital criminal case within Rainy Day Fund, so those costs can be paid by interest earned on Rainy Day Fund.
Play >> President Gale begins adoption of the 2023 budget for County.
Motion: to approve Ordinance 2022-10D, Madison County 2023 Budget
Moved: Jerry
Alexander
Seconded: Anthony Emery
Discussion occurred regarding proposed budget.
Motion Passed
Roll Call Vote:
Yes Councilman Emery, Councilman Steele, Councilman Alexander, Councilwoman Likens and President Gale.
No Councilman Vaughn and Councilman Reese.
Play >> President Gale presents Ordinance 2022-10E, Independence Fire 2023 Budget to the Council.
Motion: to approve Ordinance 2022-10E, Independence Fire 2023 Budget
Moved: Jerry
Alexander
Seconded: Mikeal Vaughn
Motion Passed, unanimously
Play >> President Gale presents Ordinance 2022-10F, East Central Solid Waste 2023 Budget to the Council.
Motion: to approve Ordinance 2022-10F, East Central Solid Waste 2023 Budget
Moved: Jerry
Alexander
Seconded: Anthony Emery
Motion Passed, unanimously
Play >> President Gale presents Ordinance 2022-10G, 2023 Salary Ordinance to the Council.
Motion: to approve Ordinance 2022-10G, 2023 Salary Ordinance
Moved: Jerry
Alexander
Seconded: Anthony Emery
Motion Passed
Roll Call Vote:
Yes Councilman Emery, Councilman Steele, Councilman Alexander, Councilwoman Likens and President Gale.
No Councilman Vaughn and Councilman Reese.
Play >> Linda Smith, Recorder, presents proposed Ordinance 2022-10H, Recorders Sworn Statement, to the Council for approval.
Motion: to approve Ordinance 2022-10H, Recorders Sworn Statement.
Moved: Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Diana Likens
Motion Passed, unanimously
Play >> Council congratulates Linda Smith on being named Indiana Recorder of the year.
Play >> Transfer requests.
Motion:
to
approve all transfer requests presented in mass
Moved:
Anthony
Emery
Seconded: Robert Steele
Motion Passed. Councilman Vaughn and Councilman Reese voted against.
All other members of Council voted in favor.
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TREASURER DAN GIRT |
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TRANSFER |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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Treasurer 0003 |
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Transfer from: |
32000 |
Comm. & Trans. |
($100.00) |
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21000 |
Office Supp. |
$100.00 |
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CUM. RECYCLING CENTER DEE DEE KEESLING |
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TRANSFER |
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CUM. RECYCLING CENTER FUND 14936 |
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Transfer from: |
36000 |
Repairs & Maint. |
($6,000.00) |
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32000 |
Comm. & Trans. |
$6,000.00 |
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CORONER DR. TROY ABBOTT |
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TRANSFER |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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Coroner 0007 |
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Transfer from: |
31000 |
Prof. Svcs. |
($5,000.00) |
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36000 |
Repairs & Maint. |
($150.00) |
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22000 |
Operating Supplies |
$5,000.00 |
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37000 |
Rentals |
$150.00 |
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COUNTY COUNCIL BEN GALE |
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TRANSFER |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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County Council 0061 |
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Transfer from: |
39101 |
Loan Repay Princ. |
($73,000.00) |
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16900 |
Sick Pay |
$72,000.00 |
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32000 |
Comm. & Trans. |
$1,000.00 |
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PROSECUTOR RODNEY CUMMINGS |
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TRANSFER |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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Pros. Victim Advocate 9602 |
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Transfer from: |
32000 |
Comm. & Trans. |
($200.00) |
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37000 |
Rentals |
($400.00) |
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22000 |
Operating Supplies |
$400.00 |
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39000 |
Other Svcs. & Chgs. |
$200.00 |
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COURTS I-VI JIM HUNTER |
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TRANSFER |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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Circuit Court I 9606 |
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Transfer from: |
11316 |
Court Reporter 2 |
($750.00) |
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11317 |
Court Reporter 3 |
($375.00) |
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44000 |
Mach. & Equip. |
$1,125.00 |
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Circuit Court VI 9607 |
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Transfer from: |
11316 |
Court Reporter 2 |
($1,600.00) |
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11622 |
Administrative Clerk 2 |
($2,000.00) |
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44000 |
Mach. & Equip. |
$3,600.00 |
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Circuit Court III 9609 |
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Transfer from: |
11317 |
Court Reporter 3 |
($6,600.00) |
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15000 |
Part Time |
($3,118.00) |
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44000 |
Mach. & Equip. |
$9,718.00 |
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Circuit Court IV 9610 |
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Transfer from: |
11316 |
Court Reporter 2 |
($100.00) |
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11317 |
Court Reporter 3 |
($200.00) |
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15000 |
Part Time |
($200.00) |
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44000 |
Mach. & Equip. |
$500.00 |
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Circuit Court V 9611 |
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Transfer from: |
11315 |
Court Reporter |
($1,375.00) |
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15000 |
Part Time |
($388.00) |
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44000 |
Mach. & Equip. |
$1,763.00 |
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PRE-TRIAL GRANT FUND 1000 |
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Transfer from: |
31000 |
Prof. Svcs. |
($909.76) |
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16163 |
Group Insurance |
$909.76 |
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SHERIFF/JAIL SHERIFF MELLINGER |
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TRANSFER |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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Sheriff 0005 |
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Transfer from: |
11008 |
Officer |
($7,461.04) |
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11615 |
Captain 2 |
($256.85) |
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12502 |
Sergeant 2 |
($225.07) |
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13201 |
Officer 10 |
($2,200.00) |
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13900 |
Officer 15 |
($8,453.12) |
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13912 |
Officer 25 |
($1,403.92) |
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24000 |
Other Supplies |
$20,000.00 |
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Transfer from: |
13907 |
Officer 22 |
($5,500.00) |
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32000 |
Comm. & Trans. |
$5,500.00 |
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Jail 0380 |
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Transfer from: |
11008 |
Officer |
($24,000.00) |
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11907 |
Civilian Jail Officer |
($13,776.00) |
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12706 |
Civilian Jail Officer 6 |
($10,617.77) |
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12707 |
Civilian Jail Officer 2 |
($14,429.11) |
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12708 |
Civilian Jail Officer 3 |
($8,807.88) |
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12801 |
Officer 7 |
($5,616.18) |
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13103 |
Civilian Jail Officer 12 |
($14.68) |
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13203 |
Civilian Jail Officer 13 |
($583.92) |
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14313 |
Civilian Jail Officer 24 |
($53.53) |
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18242 |
Jail Medical Services |
$77,899.07 |
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Transfer from: |
12803 |
Civilian Jail Sergeant |
($16,500.00) |
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35000 |
Utilities |
$16,500.00 |
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Transfer from: |
12710 |
Jail Officer |
($10,415.37) |
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12711 |
Civilian Jail Officer 7 |
($14,158.12) |
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12803 |
Civilian Jail Sergeant |
($1,172.16) |
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12902 |
Civilian Jail Officer 10 |
($242.16) |
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13001 |
Officer 8 |
($348.02) |
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13003 |
Civilian Jail Officer 11 |
($356.88) |
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13100 |
Officer 9 |
($339.24) |
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13303 |
Civilian Jail Officer 14 |
($689.84) |
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13503 |
Civilian Jail Officer 16 |
($408.77) |
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37000 |
Rentals |
$28,130.56 |
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Transfer from: |
13601 |
Civilian Jail Officer 17 |
($560.36) |
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13701 |
Civilian Jail Officer 18 |
($362.14) |
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13908 |
Civilian Jail Officer 20 |
($339.20) |
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14101 |
Civilian Jail Officer 22 |
($607.74) |
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37000 |
Rentals |
$1,869.44 |
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Transfer from: |
13201 |
Officer 10 |
($5,653.42) |
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13401 |
Officer 11 |
($15,698.61) |
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13801 |
Civilian Jail Officer 19 |
($3,712.74) |
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14101 |
Civilian Jail Officer 22 |
($77.62) |
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14313 |
Civilian Jail Officer 24 |
($4,520.03) |
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14409 |
Civilian Jail Officer 34 |
($3,931.06) |
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14800 |
Civilian Jail Officer 28 |
($4,965.26) |
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14801 |
Civilian Jail Officer 29 |
($3,366.07) |
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15200 |
Cook |
($75.19) |
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39240 |
Food |
$42,000.00 |
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Transfer from: |
11020 |
Jail Commander |
($417.83) |
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11704 |
Officer 2 |
($1,459.53) |
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11722 |
Asst. Jail Commander |
($1,001.40) |
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12002 |
Sergeant |
($584.94) |
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12301 |
Officer 3 |
($1,166.40) |
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12402 |
Officer 4 |
($659.92) |
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12502 |
Sergeant 2 |
($1,518.54) |
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12701 |
Officer 6 |
($455.08) |
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12703 |
Civilian Jail Officer 4 |
($699.76) |
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39241 |
Medicine |
$7,963.40 |
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Transfer from: |
12704 |
Corporal |
($368.64) |
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12705 |
Civilian Jail Officer 5 |
($455.08) |
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12709 |
Civilian Jail Officer 9 |
($730.98) |
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12712 |
Civilian Jail Officer 8 |
($703.42) |
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13103 |
Civilian Jail Officer 12 |
($698.04) |
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13403 |
Civilian Jail Officer 15 |
($1,580.44) |
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39241 |
Medicine |
$4,536.60 |
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Play >> President Gale opens new money requests for public comment. No members of public appear to make comment.
Play >> Scott Harless unable to attend meeting due to scheduling conflict. President
Gale presents new money request of Scott Harless of Highway Department in
Highway Fund 1176.
Motion: to approve new
money requested.
Moved:
Anthony Emery
Seconded: Robert Steele
Motion Passed, unanimously
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NEW MONEY MISC. FUNDS |
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HIGHWAY SCOTT HARLESS |
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NEW MONEY |
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HIGHWAY FUND 1176 |
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Hwy. Maint. & Repair 0531 |
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30035 |
Paving |
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$500,000.00 |
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Play >> Betsy Baxter, Director of Victim Services, Prosecutors Office, requests
new money in Crime Victim Assistance 16.575 Fund 8198 and Bilingual (STOP)
16.588 Fund 8199.
Motion: to approve new
money requested.
Moved:
Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Anthony Emery
Motion Passed, unanimously
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NEW MONEY MISC. FUNDS |
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PROSECUTOR RODNEY CUMMINGS |
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NEW MONEY |
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CRIME VICTIM ASSISTANCE 16.575 FUND 8198 |
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11002 |
Director |
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$6,206.52 |
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11145 |
Bilingual VA |
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$4,737.45 |
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14903 |
Victim Advocate |
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$46,307.70 |
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14904 |
Victim Advocate 2 |
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$45,230.76 |
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14905 |
Victim Advocate 3 |
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$45,230.76 |
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14906 |
Victim Advocate 4 |
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$45,203.76 |
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16161 |
FICA |
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$14,760.22 |
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31000 |
Prof. Svcs. |
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$150.00 |
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37000 |
Rentals |
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$200.00 |
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TOTAL CRIME VICTIM FUND: |
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$208,054.17 |
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BILINGUAL (STOP) 16.588 FUND 8199 |
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11002 |
Director |
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$6,000.00 |
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11145 |
Bilingual VA |
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$45,000.00 |
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11023 |
DPA 3 |
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$35,000.00 |
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16161 |
FICA |
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$3,500.00 |
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21000 |
Office Supp. |
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$3,810.00 |
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31000 |
Prof. Svcs. |
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$2,500.00 |
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32000 |
Comm. & Trans. |
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$3,100.00 |
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33000 |
Printing & Adv. |
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$895.00 |
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37000 |
Rentals |
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$400.00 |
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39000 |
Other Svcs. & Chgs. |
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$6,865.00 |
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TOTAL BILINGUAL (STOP) FUND: |
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$107,070.00 |
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Play >> Jim Hunter, Court Administrator, requests new money from Madison County Community Foundation Fund 9107.
Motion:
to
approve new money requested.
Moved:
Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Fred Reese
Motion Passed, unanimously
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COURTS JIM HUNTER |
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NEW MONEY |
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MADISON COUNTY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FUND 9107 |
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39000 |
Other Svcs. & Chgs. |
$1,044.73 |
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39015 |
Foundation Svcs. |
$1,799.34 |
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TOTAL MCC FOUNDATION FUND: |
$2,844.07 |
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Play >> Larry Strange, Director, Planning Department, requests new money from
General Fund 1000.
Motion: to approve new
money requested.
Moved:
Jerry
Alexander
Seconded: Anthony Emery
Motion Passed. Councilman Vaughn and Councilman Reese voted against.
All other members of Council voted in favor.
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PLANNING LARRY STRANGE |
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NEW MONEY |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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Planning 0079 |
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15000 |
Part Time |
$4,000.00 |
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31000 |
Prof. Svcs. |
$8,893.50 |
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Play >> Andy Kidder, Facilities Manager, requests new money from General Fund 1000.
Motion:
to
approve new money requested.
Moved:
Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Fred Reese
Motion Passed, unanimously
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COURTHOUSE ANDY KIDDER |
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NEW MONEY |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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Courthouse 0161 |
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35000 |
Utilities |
$70,000.00 |
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36000 |
Repairs & Maint. |
$30,000.00 |
Play >> Jim Hunter, Court Administrator, requests new money from General Fund 1000.
Motion:
to
approve new money requested.
Moved:
Anthony
Emery
Seconded: Mikeal Vaughn
Motion Passed, unanimously
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COURTS JIM HUNTER |
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NEW MONEY |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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Circuit Court II 9608 |
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15000 |
Part Time |
($1,673.00) |
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Circuit Court IV 9610 |
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15000 |
Part Time |
$3,346.00 |
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44000 |
Mach. & Equip. |
$858.77 |
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Circuit Court V 9611 |
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15000 |
Part Time |
($1,673.00) |
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Play >> Scott Mellinger, Sheriff, requests new money from General Fund 1000.
Motion:
to
approve new money requested.
Moved:
Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Anthony Emery
Motion Passed, unanimously
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SHERIFF SHERIFF MELLINGER |
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NEW MONEY |
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GENERAL FUND 1000 |
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Sheriff 0005 |
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22000 |
Operating Supp. |
$39,000.00 |
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36000 |
Repairs & Maint. |
$4,000.00 |
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39000 |
Other Svcs. & Chgs. |
$4,500.00 |
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Play >> President Gale presents four (4) Salary Ordinances to the Council. First is Salary Ordinance 2022-6C.
Motion:
to
approve Salary Ordinance 2022-6C as passed on first reading.
Moved:
Jerry
Alexander
Seconded: Anthony Emery
Motion Passed, unanimously
Play >> President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2022-7C before Council.
Motion:
to
approve Salary Ordinance 2022-7C as passed on first reading.
Moved:
Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Robert Steele
Motion Passed, unanimously
Play >> President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2022-8C before Council.
Motion:
to
approve Salary Ordinance 2022-8C as passed on first reading.
Moved:
Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Diana Likens
Motion Passed, unanimously
Play >> President Gale brings Salary Ordinance 2022-10C before Council.
Motion:
to
approve Salary Ordinance 2022-10C as passed on first reading.
Moved:
Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Diana Likens
Motion Passed, unanimously
Play >> Discussion of Council of fact that their regularly scheduled meeting in November falls on Election Day, when Courthouse is closed.
Motion:
to
move November meeting of Council to November 15, 2022, at 6:00 p.m.
Moved:
Mikeal
Vaughn
Seconded: Fred Reese
Motion Passed, unanimously
Play >> Motion: to
adjourn
Moved:
Anthony
Emery
Seconded: Mikeal Vaughn
Motion Passed, unanimously
Next Council Meeting scheduled for November 15, 2022 at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Courthouse.