The following is a draft of the meeting minutes from the Huntington County Commissioner’s meeting on Monday June, 14.
REGULAR SESSION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
HUNTINGTON COUNTY, INDIANA MONDAY JUNE 14, 2010
The Huntington County Board of Commissioners met with Tom Wall, Jerry Helvie and Kathy Branham present.
IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES)
6/7/10 Minutes
Jerry Helvie made a motion to approve the 6/7/10 minutes. Kathy Branham seconded and the motion passed 3-0.
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
Courthouse Work
Commissioner Tom Wall discussed having David Bracht build a wall around the heating and air conditioning unit in the Auditor’s office and to also build and install a half door in the violations office. It was a consensus of the Commissioners to have this work completed.
IN THE MATTER OF REPORT)
Clerk’s Monthly
The Commissioners received and reviewed the Clerk’s monthly report for April 2010.
IN THE MATTER OF REPORT)
Treasurer’s Report
The Commissioners received and reviewed the Treasurer’s monthly report for April 2010.
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
Senior Center Budget Request
Senior Center Director Holly Saunders presented the 2011 budget request for the Senior Center to the Commissioners for their review. The request was for $20,088 and the Commissioners suggested rounding it to $20,100.
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
2011 Budgets
The following department heads provided a copy of their 2011 budget requests to the Commissioners for their review:
Bruce Stanton – Veterans Office
Nate Schacht – DCD
Lori VanOver – ACO
Brandon Taylor – EMA
Troy Hostetler – Highway
John Miller –Computer Department
Mike Bir –Custodian
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
Highway Updates
Highway Superintendent Troy Hostetler asked if his sign man would be eligible for a salary increase. This employee completed a certification class which would make him eligible for an increase, but due to the salary freeze Troy is asking if this would be allowed. The Commissioners feel this request should be allowed but the decision has to go before the County Council.
Troy discussed the possibility of adding a wheel tax in Huntington County. Troy gave the Commissioners an update on where the funding stands for the County Roads and stated he does not want to see a wheel tax added, but in order to keep the County roads chip and sealed properly, this may be needed. Commissioner Tom Wall is not in favor of the tax, Commissioners Jerry Helvie and Kathy Branham both agree it may be needed to keep the roads in good condition, but do not want it set at the highest rate. This decision will have to be made by County Council.
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
Tri County Proposal
Mike Crago with Tri County Heating & Cooling came before the Commissioners to present them with a proposal for $39,760.00 to install a new heating and cooling system at the Sheriff’s Department which will replace a portion of the current heating and cooling system. The section that will be replaced is in the unsecured side, which consists of the second floor, the main offices, the lobby and restrooms. This will help save the current heating & cooling system until funding is available to replace the rest of the system. Jerry Helvie made a motion to approve the proposal from Tri County Heating & Cooling to install the new system. Kathy Branham seconded and the motion passed 3-0. Mike Crago will contact Havel to have them remove the portion that will be replaced.
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
Reassessment Fund
Auditor Kathy Juillerat came before the Commissioners to discuss the Reassessment Fund and how the Department of Local Government Finance has advised the Auditor’s Office that a new fund will be created for the next reassessment. Because the Assessor’s office did not complete and submit the “Total Estimated Costs Associated with 2017 General Reassessment” form, DLGF will set the tax levy for the 2017 reassessment. No appropriations shall be paid from this new fund until the next reassessment year.
2010 will be the last year that the current tax levy will be deposited into the 0123 Reassessment Fund. Kathy Juillerat advised the Commissioners that there will be enough funding to pay for the current reassessment contract providing nothing else is paid from the current reassessment fund. Kathy Branham will discuss this with County Council at the June 28th County Council meeting.
Kathy Juillerat asked about a claim that was received from an employee for food purchased at Aldies and Walmart. The Commissioners asked Kathy to check with the State Board of Accounts regarding this claim.
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
Vehicle Report
DCD Assistant Director Bryn Keplinger came before the Commissioners to give them a report about the vehicles used in the DCD Department to help justify the purchase of another vehicle.
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
Administrative Assistant Items
Kim Heaston asked the Commissioners if first and last names should be on the key cards and ID badges. The Commissioners advised that first and last names should be put on both.
IT Associate Director Ryan Wall presented a letter that is being sent to AT & T requesting a refund for three different accounts. Commissioner Tom Wall signed the letter.
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
GAR & DAR Room Thermostats
Head Custodian Mike Bir came before the Commissioners to discuss the thermostat in the GAR Room that is broken. The Commissioners advised Mike to have lock boxes put on the thermostats in the GAR & DAR rooms.
IN THE MATTER OF DISCUSSION)
Commissioners 2011 Budget
The Commissioners went over their budget requests for 2011. Kathy Branham made a motion to approve and submit the Commissioners and the Cumulative Building fund budgets for 2011 to Auditor’s office. Jerry Helvie seconded and the motion passed 3-0
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