COUNTY COUNCIL MINUTES
JULY 08, 2014
6:00 P.M
PINEVIEW GOVERNMENT CENTER
COMMISSIONERS MEETING ROOM #104
The meeting of the Floyd County Council was called to order at 6:00 pm on Tuesday July 8, 2014 at the Pine View Government Center, Commissioners Meeting Room #104, New Albany Indiana.
Mr. Jim Wathen (County Council President) called the meeting TO ORDER and led the PLEDGE TO THE FLAG.
Roll Call.
Present: John Schellenberger, Lana Aebersold, Dana Fendley, Brad Streigel, Steve Burks, Jim Wathen, Tom Pickett, Chris Lane (Not voting), Scott Clark (Not voting).
COUNCIL COMMITTEE REPORTS
MINUTES: June 10, 2014 County Council Meeting
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Lana Aebersold, Seconded by Steve Burks.
Motion passed unanimously.
Play >> OLD BUSINESS (TABLED ITEMS FROM THE JUNE 10, 2014 COUNTY COUNCIL MEETING)
1. AUDITOR’S OFFICE – SCOTT CLARK
REQUEST TO CREATE NEW LINE ITME
|
1216 |
000 |
1000 |
04 |
Incentive Bonus |
DISCUSSION: REQUEST BY MR CLARK TO TABLE ISSUE UNTIL AUGUST
2. AUDITOR’S OFFICE – SCOTT CLARK
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
(1216-AUDITOR’S INELEGIBLE DED. NON-REVERTING)
|
FUND |
DEPT |
TYPE |
LINE |
LINE NAME |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
|
1216 |
000 |
1000 |
04 |
Incentive Bonus |
$45,000.00 |
|
1216 |
000 |
1000 |
03 |
PERF |
$6,187.50 |
|
1216 |
000 |
1000 |
02 |
FICA |
$3,442.50 |
|
TOTAL |
|
|
|
|
$54,630.00 |
DISCUSSION: REQUEST BY MR CLARK TO TABLE ISSUE UNTIL AUGUST
Play >> New Revenue Form Presented to the Council to remain in compliance.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Play >> REDEVELOPMENT – DON LOPP
REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS
TRANSFER
(4933 – PINEVIEW-PARK BOND PAY)
|
Decrease |
4933 |
000 |
3000 |
05 |
Comm Redevelopment |
$2,835.00 |
|
Increase |
4933 |
000 |
3000 |
04 |
Pine View Bond |
$2,835.00 |
DISCUSSION: Mr Lopp presented to the Council the need to redeploy these monies
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by John Schellenberger, Seconded by Dana Fendley.
Motion passed unanimously.
2. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – TED HEAVRIN
REQUEST ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
(1000-GENERAL FUND)
|
FUND |
DEPT |
TYPE |
LINE |
LINE NAME |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
|
1000 |
380 |
1000 |
09 |
Training Overtime |
$15,000.00 |
DISCUSSION: Mr Heavrin requested that this item be tabled until the August Meeting
3. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – TED HEAVRIN
REQUEST ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
(1000-GENERAL FUND)
|
FUND |
DEPT |
TYPE |
LINE |
LINE NAME |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
|
1000 |
005 |
2000 |
04 |
Gas Oil & Lube |
$60,000.00 |
DISCUSSION: Mr Heavrin requested that this item be tabled until the August Meeting
4. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – TED HEAVRIN
REQUEST TO CREATE NEW LINE ITEMS
(1192-SEX/VIOLENT OFFENDER FUND)
|
1192 |
000 |
3000 |
01 |
Training & Travel |
DISCUSSION: Mr Heavrin requested that the Council approve a newly created budgetary line in fund 1192 to track training and travel for his employees.
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dana Fendley, Seconded by Lana Aebersold.
Motion passed unanimously.
5. FLOYD COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – TED HEAVRIN
REQUEST TO TRANSFER FUNDS
|
Decrease |
1192 |
000 |
2000 |
01 |
Supplies |
$5,000.00 |
|
Increase |
1192 |
000 |
3000 |
01 |
Training & Travel |
$5,000.00 |
DISCUSSION: Mr Heavrin requested to transfer monies to fund the newly created line for Training and Travel within Fund 1192.
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dana Fendley, Seconded by Lana Aebersold.
Motion passed unanimously.
6. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY-TERRY HERTHEL
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
(7303 – RIVERBOAT)
|
FUND |
DEPT |
TYPE |
LINE |
LINE NAME |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
|
7303 |
000 |
3000 |
47 |
Siren Repair |
$615.15 |
DISCUSSION: The discussion was for Siren Repair
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by John Schellenberger, Seconded by Lana Aebersold.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION: Mr Clark requested that $2,000.00 be appropriated to cover future needs for Siren Repair.
Motion: , Action: Amend, Moved by John Schellenberger, Seconded by Dana Fendley.
Motion passed unanimously.
7. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT- CHARLOTTE BASS
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
(1206 – LOCAL HEALTH TRUST ACCOUNT)
|
FUND |
DEPT |
TYPE |
LINE |
LINE NAME |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
|
1206 |
000 |
3000 |
09 |
Contract Employee |
$1,000.00 |
DISCUSSION: Ms Bass requested to utilize monies from the Tobacco Grant to contract a Nurse. (Admin Fees)
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Brad Streigel, Seconded by Lana Aebersold.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION: Ms Bass requested to utilize monies from the CRI Grant.
Request was for $4,800.00 for Supplies
$1,400.00 for Printing
$2,825.00 for Equipment
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Brad Streigel, Seconded by Lana Aebersold.
Motion passed unanimously.
8. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY CLERK’S OFFICE-CHRISTY EURTON
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
(1000 – GENERAL)
(1112 – EDIT)
|
FUND |
DEPT |
TYPE |
LINE |
LINE NAME |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
|
1000 |
062 |
3000 |
04 |
Legal Notices |
$ 6,000.00 |
|
1112 |
000 |
4000 |
22 |
Voting Mach OVIS |
$63,600.00 |
|
1112 |
000 |
4000 |
22 |
Voting Mach e-pollbooks |
$ 6,645.00 |
DISCUSSION: Ms. Eurton presented to the Council the need for additional monies for Advertising times/dates/locations for voting.
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dana Fendley, Seconded by Lana Aebersold.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION: Ms. Eurton presented to Council the need for additional voting machines. Options were discussed.
Motion: Amend original request from 16 machines to 10 at a cost of $39,750.00 and to be funded from 7303 Riverboat. , Action: Approve, Moved by John Schellenberger, Seconded by Lana Aebersold. Action Opposed by Steve Burks, Jim Wathen. Therefore, Passed
DISCUSSION: Mr. Clark presented that a new line item must be created in Riverboat Fund 7303 for the previous action. Line Item 7303-000-3000-62 to be created.
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by John Schellenberger, Seconded by Tom Pickett. Opposed by Steve Burks, Jim Wathen. Therefore, Passed.
DISCUSSION: Ms. Eurton presented to Council the need for additional e-machines. Options were discussed. The original request was for 3 machines.
Motion: The original request of $6,645.00 was amended by Dana Fendley to NOT TO EXCEED $5,000.00 and to be funded out of the newly created Riverboat line item 7303-000-3000-62, Action: Approve, Moved by John Schellenberger, Seconded by Dana Fendley. Opposed by Steve Burks, Jim Wathen. Therefore, Passed
9. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION-ROGER JEFFERS
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
(1179 – PARKS NON-REVERTING)
|
FUND |
DEPT |
TYPE |
LINE |
LINE NAME |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
|
1179 |
000 |
3000 |
01 |
SISC Utilities |
$ 10,000.00 |
|
1179 |
000 |
1000 |
04 |
Unemployment |
$ 750.00 |
DISCUSSION: Mr. Jeffers requested of the Council to utilize available monies in Fund 1179.
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Brad Streigel, Seconded by Lana Aebersold.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION: Mr Jeffers requested clarification from the Council on the Hiring Freeze. Then requested to Replace and/or Backfill a Vacant Position.
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by John Schellenberger, Seconded by Dana Fendley.
Motion passed unanimously.
DISCUSSION: Mr. Jeffers requested clarification on the Salary of the vacant position.
Motion: The salary will be posted in accordance to the County's salary ordinance guidelines.,Action: Approve, Moved by John Schellenberger, Seconded by Dana Fendley.
Motion passed unanimously.
Play >> Play >> FLOYD COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES – LEAH PEZZAROSSI
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
(4909 – FLOYD COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES)
|
FUND |
DEPT |
TYPE |
LINE |
LINE NAME |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
|
4909 |
000 |
1000 |
22 |
Unemployment |
$ 749.89 |
|
4909 |
000 |
3000 |
16 |
Contractual Svcs |
$ 7,987.95 |
DISCUSSION: Youth Services have been reimbursed monies for psychological evaluations and are requesting to appropriate as identified above.
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Dana Fendley, Seconded by John Schellenberger.
Motion passed unanimously.
10. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY YOUTH SERVICES – LEAH PEZZAROSSI
CONVERT FULL TIME POSITION TO PART-TIME
Request to fill New Directions Program Coordinator (After School program for high risk kids in our community) position (line # 4909-000-1000-09) with a Part-Time person. This request is also to fill the position NOT at the standard $9.25 per hour rate, but at a competitive rate of between $11.00 and $11.25 per hour. The average projected work hours per week would be approximately 25 hours.
DISCUSSION: Department led discussion.
Vote: Motion failed (summary: Yes = 2, No = 5, Abstain = 0).
Yes: Dana Fendley, Lana Aebersold.
No: Brad Streigel, Jim Wathan, John Schellenberger, Steve Burks, Tom Pickett.
11. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY RECORDER – LOIS ENDRIS
REQUEST TO ACCEPT CREDIT CARDS IN RECORDERS OFFICE
I would like to request permission to accept credit cards in the Floyd County Recorders Office. The Company is the same as is used by both the County Clerk and County Treasurer. There is no fee or monetary obligation to the county.
DISCUSSION: Ms. Endris presented to the Council, Departments request.
Motion: , Action: Approve, Moved by Lana Aebersold, Seconded by Tom Pickett.
Motion passed unanimously.
12. Play >> FLOYD COUNTY AUDITOR’S OFFICE – SCOTT CLARK
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS REQUEST
(7303 – RIVERBOAT)
|
FUND |
DEPT |
TYPE |
LINE |
LINE NAME |
AMOUNT REQUESTED |
|
7303 |
000 |
3000 |
33 |
Computer Maintenance Auditors Office |
$20,000.00 |
Vote: Motion passed (summary: Yes = 6, No = 1, Abstain = 0).
Yes: Dana Fendley, Jim Wathan, John Schellenberger, Lana Aebersold, Steve Burks, Tom Pickett.
No: Brad Streigel.
OTHER
Play >> SANDY DULEY – REQUESTED PERMISSION TO SPEAK REGARDING OLD BUSINESS
DISCUSSION: Means of identifying opportunities for an “across the board” increase for all County Employees.
Play >> BUDGET DISCUSSION
DISCUSSION: Generalized Concept discussion on Revenue Projections and impacts on FY 2015 Budgets. Budget numbers to be sent out to Department Heads. Budget discussions to begin on August 12, 2014. With Budget meetings to be set for Sept 9th & 10th. Finalization meeting set for October 14th ,2014.
PUBLIC
Speakers:
Ms. Cheryl Mills
Ms. Christy Eurton
Mr. Scott Clark
Motion: Move to Adjourn at 8:04 pm, Action: Adjourn, Moved by Lana Aebersold, Seconded by Dana Fendley.
Motion passed unanimously.
FLOYD COUNTY COUNCIL
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JIM WATHEN, PRESIDENT
__________________________________
BRAD STRIEGEL, VICE PRESIDENT
__________________________________
LANA AEBERSOLD, MEMBER
__________________________________
STEVE BURKS, MEMBER
__________________________________
DANA FENDLEY, MEMBER
__________________________________
TOM PICKETT, MEMBER
__________________________________
JOHN SCHELLENBERGER, MEMBER
__________________________________
ATTEST: SCOTT CLARK, AUDITOR, FLOYD COUNTY