COMMISSIONERS MEETING REGULAR SESSION July 6, 2015 9:00 a.m.
ATTENDANCE: COMMISSIONERS: David Berry, President
Donald Walton ATTORNEY: James Ensley, Attorney AUDITOR: Lorie Hallett, Auditor AUDIENCE: 12 individuals
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on July 6, 2015 at 9:00 a.m. at the Putnam County Courthouse David Berry opened the meeting and the pledge to the flag was given.
MIDWEST TOXICOLOGY Susie Fields spoke to the Commissioners about implementing a drug screen policy for County wide employees.
Midwest toxicology is used by 35 local companies.
No annual fee is charged only the cost of the tests are charged.
Dave Berry said he would like to review the information and bring it back to the next meeting.
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT Linda Merkel asked the Commissioners to proclaim Tuesday, August 4, 2015 as National Night Out.
Donald Walton made a motion to approve the request and David Berry seconded the motion. The motion carried.
ORDINANCE 2015-7-6-1 An ordinance approving the petition of the County to vacate a plat/rights of way located on 900 North between New Maysville Lots 22 and 24, (New Maysville) Roachdale Indiana.
Donald Walton made a motion to approve Ordinance 2015-7-6-1 and David Berry seconded the motion. The motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2015-7-6-2 A resolution stating what can be paid through Emergency Claims process.
David Berry made a motion to approve Resolution 2015-7-6-2 and Donald Walton seconded the motion. The motion carried.
PROSCEUTOR Tim Bookwalter asked the Commissioners to make his Office Manager position to be a Job Share Position. Lisa Oliver current Office Manager will be leaving on maternity leave in September and Teresa Pingleton a current full-time employee will be taking on the Job-Share with Lisa. Tim also requested permission to hire a new full-time employee to take Teresa’s position.
Donald Walton made a motion to approve the above requests and David Berry seconded the motion. The motion carried.
911 Dave Costin informed the Commissioners that his current Assistant Director, Dara Robinson is requesting to step down from her current position and become a dispatcher. Dave also said he would like to leave the position dormant for a period to see if Dara would like to accept the position back.
Dave also requested to hire 1 additional part-time dispatcher.
David Berry made a motion to approve the request and Donald Walton seconded the motion. The motion carried.
SHERIFF Sheriff, Scott Stockton requested approval to hire a Merit deputy.
Donald Walton made a motion to approve the request and David Berry seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Sheriff Stockton told the Commissioners that the current Commissary Contract will change, the current contract when an inmate is released the Jail writes the inmate a check for the balance left in his/her account. With some inmates being from out of state it makes it difficult for them to cash a local check.
The new contract will use cash cards that can be used at any location.
Sheriff Stockton also talked to the Commissioners about the current Medical Contract, the new contract will be the same amount with enhanced services plus 4 hours per week mental health care per week.
TIME RECORDING SYSTEM David Berry asked that the other Commissioners think about implementing a time recording system (time clocks).
HIGHWAY Crowes Bridge, Bridge #137, Mike Rickets has a copy of the contract for Jim Ensley to look over. Mike also had paperwork for the Commissioners to sign stating that Ryan Geis is the Project Manager for DLZ.
Mike Ricketts gave the Commissioners an update on current projects, chip and seal in Greencastle Township and paving in Jackson Township.
PAYROLL 06-26-2015 Donald Walton made a motion to approve the payroll from 6-26-2015 and David Berry seconded the motion. The motion carried.
CLAIMS Claims paid on 6-18-2015 were approved on a motion made by Donald Walton and seconded by Dave Berry. The motion carried.
Claims paid on 6-23-2015 were approved on a motion made by David Berry and seconded by Donald Walton. The motion carried.
Claims paid on 6-25-2015 were approved on a motion made by Donald Walton and seconded by David Berry. The motion carried.
Claims paid on 7-2-2015 were approved on a motion made by David Berry seconded by Donald Walton. The motion carried.
Claims paid on 7-6-2015 were approved on a motion made by Donald Walton and seconded by David Berry. The motion carried. MINUTES Minutes from 5-18-15 were approved on a motion made by David Berry and seconded by Donald Walton. The motion carried.
MAIL 1. Thank you from Beyond Homeless 2. Letter form IDEM – Wabash Valley Asphalt 3. Order from Putnam County Clerk Dismissing Complaint Without Prejudice 4. Indiana News 92
ADJOURN Donald Walton made a motion to adjourn and David Berry seconded the motion. The motion carried.
______David Berry, President Rick Woodall, Vice President
______Donald Walton Attest: Auditor’s Office