Commissioners Meeting

COMMISSIONERS MEETING REGULAR SESSION APRIL 15, 2013 6:00 p.m.

ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS: Nancy Fogle, President Donald Walton, Vice President David Berry ATTORNEY: James Ensley, Attorney AUDITOR: Lorie Hallett, Auditor AUDIENCE: 15 individuals

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on April 15, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse Nancy Fogle opened the meeting and the pledge to the flag was given.

MINUTES 3-18-2013 A correction to the minutes for the meeting held on April 1, 2013, David Berry does not think the funds for the GIS project should be taken from the Hazardous Waste Fund. A motion to approve the minutes with the correction was made by Donald Walton and seconded by David Berry. The motion carried.

CLAIMS Claims paid on April 1, 2013 were approved by a motion made by David Berry and seconded by Donald Walton. The motion carried. Emergency claims paid on March 26, 2013 were approved on a motion made by Donald Walton and seconded by David Berry. The motion carried.

MAIL 1. A brochure from PFIC 2. WTH-A signed copy of the proposal and a thank you letter. 3. 4 Tax bills with a $0 due from Owen County Treasurer. 4. A letter and renewal for a bond for Premier Homes. 5. A letter from Indiana Department of Environmental Management, concerning a permit for Buzzi Unicem, Have Cutter-Will Travel, City of Greencastle Utilities

ORDINANCE 2013-4-13-1 This ordinance replaces Ordinance 1999-10-18 and 1993-4-19, pertaining to Homestead Variances granted by the Putnam County Board of Zoning Appeals. A motion was made to approve the ordinance by Donald Walton and seconded by David Berry. The motion carried.

ORDINANCE 2013-4-13 This ordinance changes the size for all uses in the A1 district to 5 acres or minimum acreage estimated by the Putnam County Health Department for a primary and backup septic system site, whichever is greater. The minimum lot frontage on road is 350 feet. A motion to approve the ordinance was made by David Berry and seconded by Donald Walton. The motion carried.

ANIMAL CONTROL The Commissioners appointed Gary Bennington from Cloverdale to the Animal Control Board on a motion made by David Berry and seconded by Donald Walton. The motion carried.

PROCLAIMATION OF VICTIMS’ RIGHTS WEEK On a motion made by Donald Walton and seconded by David Berry proclaiming the week of April 21-27, 2013 as National Crime Victims’ Right Week. The motion carried. The proclamation was presented to the Commissioners by Tim Bookwalter and Tracy Bridges.

BZA APPOINTMENTS The Commissioners appointed Randy Bee and Kevin Scobee to the BZA. The motion was made by Donald Walton and seconded by David Berry. The motion carried.

APPOINTMENT TO WEST CENTRAL DEVELOPEMNET BOARD The Commissioners appointed Tammy Amour to The West Central Development Board contingent upon Jim Ensley researching if she has to be a resident of Putnam County. A motion was made by Donald Walton and seconded by David Berry. The motion carried.

SALARY REIMBURSEMENT SUBGRANT Tom Helmer presented a grant agreement for the Commissioners to sign for salary reimbursement for Dave Costin and Tom Helmer’s salaries. A motion to sign the agreement was made by Donald Walton and seconded by David Berry. The motion carried.

AIRPORT UPDATE J.R. Soctt requested and additional $29,900.00 to pay the new FBO at the airport. This amount will pay the new FBO from May thru December. $70,150.00 is still needed for the runway project. They are looking into restructuring the existing loans with First National Bank, to help with the funds still needed. J.R. Scott requested permission to proceed with the restructuring of the bank loans and requested the additional $29,900.00. Donald Walton made a motion to approve the loan restructuring and the additional $29,900.00, David Berry seconded the motion. The motion carried.

EXTENSION OFFICE Mark Evans requested permission for more office space that recently became available. The current cost is $19,440.00 per year. Adding the two additional rooms would add $2,835.00. David Berry chose not to vote due to his involvement with the 4-H program. Donald Walton made a motion to approve the additional space and additional cost pending County Council approval, Nancy Fogle seconded the motion. The motion carried.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT AND PLANNING AND ZONING Beth Glaze and Sandy Amers are requesting to lease one copier for the two offices to share. The current lease is $93.00 and the new lease is $90.00 per month, the current quarterly service agreement is $153.77 and the new quarterly service agreement is $63.00. David Berry made a motion to approve the lease for the new copier, and Donald Walton seconded the motion. The motion carried.

EDGELEA PROJECT Jim Ensley gave an update on the project. Umbaugh solicited bids for the project and received five; they would like to choose the lowest bid. The Commissioners gave Jim Ensley permission to ok the bid. The time frame to finish all the paperwork is approximately 3 weeks.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT Jim Smith informed the Commissioners that they were going to move the speed limit on Blackhawk Campground road to 30 miles per hour, and at Bridge 104 the speed limit would be 30 miles per hour. He will be at the next meeting with ordinances. Oakalla covered bridge has had a facelift.

ADJOURN. David Berry made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Donald Walton seconded the motion. The motion carried.

______Nancy Fogle, President Donald Walton, Vice President

______David Berry Attest: Auditor’s Office