COMMISSIONERS MEETING
REGULAR SESSION
January 19, 2010 AT 4:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE:
COMMISSIONERS: Gene R. Beck, President
James Baird
ATTORNEY: Scott Hoff
AUDITOR: Stephanie Campbell
Evelyn Owens, Deputy Auditor
AUDIENCE: 17 Individuals
The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on January 19, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. at the Courthouse Annex. The pledge to the flag was given.
HIGHWAY
Jim Smith and Patty Smith were at the meeting to speak about Bridge 10 Memorandum of Understanding. The new bridge will be constructed next to the old bridge. Gene Beck made the motion to approve, and Jim Baird seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
MARTY WATTS – REPLACEMENT OF EMPLOYEE
Ashley (Wagner) Downing is leaving the Clerk’s Office due to marriage. Her last day of employment is January 29, 2010, and then she is taking two weeks of vacation. Michelle Woods is taking over Ashley’s position. Michelle will not take insurance, so this will save money for the county.
Jim Baird made the motion to approve the replacement, and Gene Beck seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Marty Watts stated waiting on confirmation from the church to see if we can use as a voting precinct for Marion South. The Clerk’s Office has applied for a grant – Help America Vote Act for Handicap Accessibility.
SHERIFF – FEDERAL GRANT FUND
Doug Nally stated that a big portion for mobile 800 MGH radios was approved for a grant. When items are purchased, cell phone numbers get moved from grant to fund. John Schad wrote the grant, and Ashley O’Hair will take care of the administration for the grant. Jim Baird made the motion to approve and Gene Beck seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
HBG BOND
The bond is to release Janet Deaton as Treasurer. Jim Baird made the motion to approve the motion, and Gene Beck seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
PAYROLL 1/8/10
Gene Beck made the motion to approve the payroll. Jim Baird seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
ASSET FORFEITURE ORDINANCE
The ordinance was changed to satisfy the State Board of Accounts. Commissioners had a joint meeting with the Council and everyone was in agreement. Gene Beck made the motion to approve the change, and Jim Baird seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
BOARD APPOINTMENTS
Kevin Scobee – Alcoholic Beverage Board
The Commissioner’s agreed to put the names of the boards in the paper and let anyone interested in serving on them to send in a letter to the Auditor’s Office by January 28, 2010.
BILL DORY
The Development Center has been looking at transportation issues. The main issue is the number of trucks running through downtown. The issue has been explored and congressional has been contacted (Ellsworth). The Development Center would consider a proposal to open a study to look at the road issue. The Center has been working with Bernerd and Laughmiller. They have worked with the State before. Bill Dory wants to know if the Commissioners would be interested in sending in a letter of support with the application. Ellsworth said it may take a couple of tries, but it is well worth it. The deadline is February 12, 2010 and the study would take from 18-20 months.
TREASURER’S OFFICE
Sharon Owens was at the meeting to speak about moving full time to part time. This issue was tabled from the previous meeting. Jim Baird made the motion to approve, and Gene Beck seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
Gene Beck made the motion to approve the mail. Jim Baird seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
ADJOURN
Jim Baird made the motion to adjourn the meeting. Gene Beck seconded the motion. The motion was carried.
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Gene R. Beck, President Jim Baird
Stephanie Campbell, Auditor Attest: Evelyn Owens Deputy Auditor