ࡱ> ;=:7 'bjbjUU &87|7|#l 4     1333333$h zWW'  l'''  8'1''  'ko* 0'J`6FULTON COUNTY COMMISSIONERS June 6, 2005, 9:03 A.M., E.S.T., in Assembly Room of the Fulton County Office Building. Meeting Called To Order: Richard A. Powell called this Meeting to Order at 9:03 a.m., E.S.T. Present for this meeting were Commissioners Richard A. Powell, Roger D. Rose; Leslie Walters, Denise Bonnell, Fulton County Auditor; and County Attorney, Gregory L. Heller. Fulton County Highway Department: Superintendent Scott Tilden presented six permits from Rochester Telephone Company, Permits #61-05, 62-05, 63-05, 64-05, 65-05, 66-05. Scott described and recommended said permits for the Boards approval. Leslie Walters moved to approve Permits #61-05, 62-05, 63-05, 64-05, 65-05, 66-05 as recommended by Scott. Roger Rose seconded this motion. Motion passed 3-0. Superintendent Scott Tilden presented Permit #5-1905, from the United Telephone Co. of Indiana. Scott recommended Permit #5-1905 for the Boards approval. Roger Rose moved to approve Permit #5-1905 as recommended by Scott. Leslie Walters seconded this motion. Motion passed 3-0. Tilden reminded the Board that inspections are needed for two Newcastle Township bridge structures. The cost is expected to be approximately $900.00 each with 80% to be reimbursed. American Consulting prepared a supplemental agreement to include these two bridge inspections. Tilden presented the Engineering Agreement, along with the Justification Of Man Hours, for Bridge #88 (Mt. Zion bridge) to the Board. He said that American Consulting is working on obtaining Federal funding for this project. After some discussion of the documents, the Board chose to act upon this agreement after some review. Tilden also presented a recommendation for a speed limit of 45 miles per hour on County Road 450 North from US 31 to Germany Bridge Road (375 West), which is approximately 3.75 miles. He also plans to provide extra signage for school bus turnaround, hidden drives, etc. He will present an ordinance at the next Board meeting. There was additional discussion regarding stop signs at railroad crossings. This had been rejected in previous years. The Board decided it could be revisited if it became necessary in the event an ethanol plant is built and using the railroad. Sheriff: Sheriff Roy Calvert updated the Board on the status of the population at the jail. He said that the population was up around 70 to 75. He said that he has been working to reduce that to approximately 60. He reported to the Board that some jail prisoners are volunteering to work for the County. One project they have been working on is scraping the bleachers at the 4-H fair grounds. Richard Fox: Courthouse Maintenance Supervisor Richard Fox reported to the Board that there are spiders in the County Office Building. Arrow said they could treat the problem one time with a six-month warranty for $375 or they could spray monthly for a total annual cost of $480. Leslie Walters moved to hire Arrow for option two at a cost of $175 initially and $40 monthly to treat the County Office Building for pests. Roger Rose seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0. Building Inspector: Gary Madlem reported to the Board that the Charles Harris property will go up for tax sale this year due to three years delinquent taxes. He proposed any action on this property be tabled to see if the property sells at tax sale. An appropriation request was discussed at an amount of $5,000.00 to cover administration costs for Unsafe Building Ordinance enforcement. Madlem also noted that the Cecil Patel property cannot be given away. The owners are in California. They dont want to put the money into it and want to donate it to an organization. The Mark Grandstaff property was sold to Made in England LLC, Lakeville, Indiana. Madlem will contact. He had just obtained contact information. He will inform that the property has a condemned trailer on it and ask their intentions. Donald and Doris Nixon, Hobart, have hired Roger Stacy to remove the trailers from their property. Madlem reported that one is completely gone and the other is down to the frame. Attorney Greg Heller asked Madlem if he could inspect the Wen Building in Akron. The Commissioners received a letter from the Akron Town Board regarding its condition. Auditor Denise Bonnell reported that the building was going to Commissioners sale on June 15, 2005. Commissioners Minutes: The May 31, 2005, executive meeting minutes and the May 16, 2005, regular Commissioner meeting minutes were reviewed. Leslie Walters moved to approve the May 16, 2005, minutes as corrected and the executive meeting minutes of May 31, 2005, as presented. Roger Rose seconded this motion. Motion carried 3-0. Appropriation Requests: Commissioners 101-31400-0-068 Computer Maintenance Software $25,000.00 Public Defender 101.11029.000.271 Conflict Attorney Fees $ 5,196.22 101.21000.000.271 Office Supplies $ 154.57 101.31011.000.271 Continuing Education $ 90.00 Parks 301-24002 Insurance $ 1,000.00 Probation Department 0504-12022-000-247 Intern $ 2,000.00 The additional appropriation requests were reviewed and approved. Transfer Requests: Auditor From 101-11100-000-002 Deputy $ 1,000.00 To 101-09000-0-002 Extra Help $ 1,000.00 Emergency Planning-LEPC From 160-31011-000-240 Continuing Education $ 200.00 To 160-30011-000-240 Fax Machine $ 200.00 Emergency Management From 101-34001-000-361 Liability Insurance $ 406.00 To 101-22001-000-361 Gasoline $ 406.00 Highway Department From 702-22700-000-533 Bituminous $ 4,301.24 702-35100-000-533 Repair Gar & Bldg $ 4,331.00 To 702-22600-000-531 Culverts & Tiles $ 4,301.24 702-33201-000-533 Workmans Comp $ 4,331.00 Highway Department From 702-35203-000-533 Truck & Tractor $ 3,834.00 To 702-33100-000-533 Liability-Casualty $ 481.00 702-33201-000-533 Workmans Comp $ 3,353.00 Highway Department From 706-23000-000-706 Bituminous $ 600.00 To 706-22500-000-706 Stone, Gravel & Aggre $ 600.00 The transfer requests were reviewed and approved. EMS: Al Waltenberger and Jim OKeefe reported to the Board that the contract between the hospital and EMS is due for renewal at the end of the month of June. The Board is waiting to receive the audit report before making any decisions on the EMS contract. Auditor Denise Bonnell said that she received a message that Council President Chris Sailors has received a preliminary report of the audit. Jim OKeefe urged the Board to make a commitment to a longer contract than six months so that employees are more secure in their employment. Roger Rose said that the Commissioners and Council need someone to present choices, what those choices will provide and what those choices will cost in order to make a decision. Chris presented the preliminary report from the audit. Chris Sailors said that he believes he knows a person who will be able to present those choices. He will make contact. The Commissioners and the Council will plan a meeting for June to discuss this matter further. Leslie Walters moved to recess for lunch at 12:00. Roger Rose seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0. Reconvened at 1:30 p.m. Claims and Payroll: The Commissioners reviewed the Payroll and all Claims and signed them for payment. Sheriffs Department Personnel Manual: The Board reviewed the revised personnel manual for the sheriffs department. All revisions, but one, were approved. Roger Rose moved to adopt the Fulton County Sheriffs Department and Communication Personnel Policy as amended. Leslie Walters seconded the motion. Motion passed 3-0. Public Health Coordinator: Shannon Shepherd introduced her State Department of Health liaison to the Board. New Business: The Board reviewed a bill from a tree trimming service that was hired by Richard Fox to trim trees around the Courthouse. The Board has no money for this bill, as this is part of the responsibility for which the maintenance man is responsible for. The Board reviewed the monthly Veterans report and the monthly Weights and Measures report. Board reviewed and signed the annual Courthouse Lights Agreement. Old Business: Leslie Walters reported that no structural damage due to termites was found under the probation department. He also assessed the chipped paint and damaged coat rack in Circuit Court. Leslie Walters reported that the consumption agreement with Nipsco has been signed and returned to Nipsco and is effective until May 18, 2006. This concluded the business of this meeting of the Fulton County Board of Commissioners. Roger Rose moved to recess this meeting at 2:50 p.m. Leslie Walters seconded this motion. Motion carried 3-0. FULTON COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ___________________________ Richard A. Powell, President ___________________________ Roger D. Rose, Vice-President ___________________________ Leslie R. Walters, Member Attest: __________________________________ Denise J. 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