BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS MEETING
Pineview Government Center
June 3, 2014
6:00 PM
Mr. Seabrook opened the meeting and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Roll Call.
Present: Steve Bush, Mark Seabrook, Charles Freiberger.
Also Present: Scott Clark, Auditor; Rick Fox, Attorney; Jim Wathen, County Council President; Sandy Duley, Commissioner’s Administrative Assistant
Old Business:
Rick Fox – Draw up an agreement to share GIS information with the City – In Progress
Scott Clark - Non-Reverting Fund - Illegal Settlement - Post July 1, 2013 – withdrawn
FCR 2014 – V Resolution regarding Huncilman Reorganization - TABLED
New Business
1. Chris Moore
FCO 2014 – V Storm Water Ordinance – Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger. Motion passed unanimously.
Stormwater Proclamation for Storm Awareness Week - Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger. Motion passed unanimously.
FCO 2014 – V111 Storm Water Contracts with Property Owners – Tabled
2. Rexann Farris – Request for employee to use 14 days from Sick Bank - Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger. Motion passed unanimously.
3. Michael Moody – Hidden Place Drive road condition – requested someone look at it. Mr. Bush stated this is on the list of roads that will be looked at and the list will be available for the next meeting.
4. Laverne Stepro – Perkins – Wants to speak to Commissioners about French Creek Settlement Cemetery – she is the great, great granddaughter of Mary Veron who donated the property in 1905. Ron Granger also present stated the trustee has been cutting the grass before and now have been told they trustee’s office is not supposed to mow the grass because it is an active cemetery; requesting help to get the road paved. Mr. Seabrook will look into; discuss more with Ms. Stepro-Perkins and Mr. Granger, Mr. Freiberger suggested they approach the Horseshoe Foundation. Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Charles Freiberger, Seconded by Steve Bush. Motion passed unanimously.
5. Jill Saegesser – Grant for Brownfield Assessment – intent to get coalition members, asking if the County would want to be a Coalition Partner. Ms. Saegesser distributed information and reviewed. Appoint someone to be on the Ranking Committee. Mr. Freiberger asked if the K & I Bridge would be something that could be looked at. Ms. Saegesser will draft a letter and have it for the next meeting to be approved and signed stating interest.
Grant application for Scenic Valley has been submitted will not hear anything until August.
6. Request to block Wabash Ave. between Fiske & Carver on August 9, 2014 between the hours of 3:00 pm & 10:00 pm for a reunion at Herman Collier Park Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger.
Motion passed unanimously.
7. Request to block Wabash Ave. between Fiske & Carver on July 6th, 2014 between the hours of 10:00 am & 10:00 pm for the 55th Smith-Kendrick Family Reunion. Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. Operations Report: Don Lopp
Land Bank Request – NA Clean & Green – asking for transfer of deeds
Commissioners Deed Sale Update – are working with SRI this is a two-step process first part will be an auction on 6/18
4224 Royal Oaks – Request for Easement Encroachment – building an accessory building encroachment will run with land – agreement to be Motion: sign outside of meeting, Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger. Motion passed unanimously.
Notice To Proceed – Harrison County REMC – Old Vincennes Rd. Project - Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger.
Motion passed unanimously.
Atom Chemical Contracts (Reisz & Pine View) – 10 increaseMotion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Charles Freiberger, Seconded by Steve Bush. Motion passed unanimously.
Bridge Inspection Contract was lost at INDOT – need to have it resigned
Internship for Surveyor - Jacob McQuit $10 hour Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Charles Freiberger, Seconded by Steve Bush.
Motion passed unanimously.
9. Approval/Signing of Plat 1426 (Plan Commission has approved) - Motion: to sign outside of meeting, Action: Approve, Moved by Charles Freiberger, Seconded by Steve Bush. Motion passed unanimously.
10. Receipt of the April 21, 2014 minute of the NA-FC Public Library Board of Trustees – Mr. Seabrook acknowledged
11. Release of the Employee Handbook (FCO 2012-IV) to all County Employees - Mr. Seabrook acknowledged
12. Approval of the May 20th Commissioners Minutes Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger. Motion passed unanimously.
Special Meeting May 23, 2014 Commissioners Minutes - Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Charles Freiberger, Seconded by Mark Seabrook. Motion passed with Mr. Bush abstaining as he was not present.
Special Meeting May 23, 2014 - Approval of Payrolls & Claims - Mr. Clark stated he reviewed and there were no unusual or extraordinary items. Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Charles Freiberger, Seconded by Steve Bush. Motion passed unanimously.
13. Approval of Payrolls & Claims - Mr. Clark stated he reviewed and there were no unusual or extraordinary items. Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Charles Freiberger, Seconded by Steve Bush. Motion passed unanimously.
4:30 Storm Water - Mr. Seabrook acknowledged
5:00 Combined Work Session - Mr. Seabrook acknowledged
Mr. Freiberger clarified that the Ordinance allowing retiring officers to take home weapons that the Sheriff will make that determination.
Mr. Clark – FMLA – 5/11 – 8/11/14 Motion: Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Clark received a complaint from a citizen regarding the condition of the Galena Lamb Park roads, asked that this be looked at.
SRI Contract for ineligible homestead process - SRI is not performing on this issue; want to terminate/revise contract. Motion: to work with Mr. Fox, Action: Approve, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger. Motion passed unanimously.
Public
George Mouser 6411 Phillip Schmidt Road, submitted suggestions for the administration of Onsite Wastewater management. Mr. Seabrook stated this would be taken under advisement.
P. J. Moore – Thank roads department are continuing to do a bang-up job. Appreciate Chris tabling the FCO 2014 – V111 Storm Water Contracts with Property Owners, County needs protection also.
Motion: 6:42, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Steve Bush, Seconded by Charles Freiberger. Motion passed unanimously.
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MARK SEABROOK, PRESIDENT
__
STEVE BUSH, MEMBER
ATTEST:
CHARLES FREIBERGER, MEMBER SCOTT L. CLARK, AUDITOR, FLOYD COUNTY