RIPLEY COUNTY COUNCIL

2010 Meeting Schedule

Meetings begin at 7:00pm in the Commissioner's meeting room located in the Annex Building

TUESDAY JANUARY 19, 2010

MONDAY FEBRUARY 16, 2010

MONDAY MARCH 15, 2010

MONDAY APRIL 19, 2010

MONDAY MAY 17, 2010

MONDAY JUNE 21, 2010

MONDAY JULY 19, 2010

MONDAY AUGUST 16, 2010

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2010

MONDAY OCTOBER 18, 2010

MONDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2010

MONDAY DECEMBER 20, 2010

The Ripley County Council met on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at the Ripley County Annex in Versailles, Indiana.

Dephane Smith, Council President called the meeting to order promptly at 7:00PM with the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag. Council Members Dephane Smith, Donald Dunbar, Bill Dramann, Juanita Kaiser, Bill Warren and David Simon were in attendance. Ed Armbrecht was absent.

Council member Warren made a motion for Dephane Smith as Council President and Donald Dunbar as President Pro-Tem. Motion was seconded by Council Member Kaiser. Motion approved unanimously.

Council Member Kaiser made a motion to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2009 meeting, seconded by Council Member Dramann . Motion approved unanimously.

RIPLEY COUNTY SHERIFF: Motion made by Council member Warren for $40,240.00 be appropriated from Acct.# 308-99999-000-308 Home Incarceration Work Release to pay for the Integrator Upgrade. Second by Council Member Kaiser. Motion approved unanimously.

RIPLEY COUNTY PARKS: Motion made by Council Member Dramann for $125.00 be appropriated from Acct. # 425-38701-000-050 Rental Deposits to return rental deposits. Second by Council Member Simon. Motion approved unanimously.

RIPLEY COUNTY Health Department: Motion was made by Council Member Kaiser to approve appropriations of funds from the following accounts to pay for the health departments expenses.

$14,000.00 Acct.#340-11220-000-340 H1N1 Clinic Assistant Salary-Additional part time/temporary Data Entry and volunteer coordination to support mass vaccination clinics.

$14,000.00 Acct.#340-11252-000-340 H1N1 Clinic Salary-PRN/RN Assistant-Additional part time/temporary RN/LPN to support mass vaccinations.

$1836.00 Acct.#340-12600-000-340 H1N1 Social Security-Additional part time/temporary RN/LPN (Social Security) to support mass vaccinations.

$3000.00 Acct#340-25309-000-340 H1N1 Office Supplies-Office supplies to support mass vaccinations and antiviral distribution.

$15000.00 Acct.#340-29551-000-340 H1N1 Operation Supplies-Operation supplies needed to support mass vaccinations and antiviral distribution.

$1500.00 Acct.#340-29573-000-340 H1N1 Public Education Materials-Public education and awareness material needed to support mass vaccinations and antiviral distribution.

$1500.00 Acct.#340-32720-340 H1N1 Registration and Conference Fees-Staff training needed to support mass vaccinations and antiviral distribution.

$2000.00 Acct.#340-32900-000-340 H1N1 Printing-Consent forms and vaccine information statement forms and other H1N1 forms.

$1500.00 Acct.#340-32901-000-340 H1N1 Advertising-Needed to support mass vaccinations and antiviral distribution.

$1200.00 Acct.#340-34404-000-340 H1N1 Telephone Expense-Telephone expenses needed to support mass vaccinations and antiviral distribution.

$1500.00 Acct.#340-34800-000-340 Travel Expenses-Travel needed to support mass vaccinations and antiviral distribution.

$10,000.00 Acct.#340-49000-000-340 H1N1 Equipment-Equipment needed to store, transport, dispense/distribute and maintain vaccinations and antivirals.

$10,000.00 Acct.#340-43800-000-340 H1N1 Equipment (furniture and fixtures)-Equipment needed to store, transport, dispense/distribute and maintain vaccinations and antivirals.

$10,000.00 Acct.# 340-43400-000-340 H1N1 Computers/Printers-Computers/Printers/Equipment needed to support mass vaccinations and antiviral distribution.

$9600.00 Acct.#340-43150-000-340 H1N1 Communications Equipment-Communications equipment needed to support mass vaccinations and antiviral distribution.

RIPLEY COUNTY CLERK: Motion was made by Council Member Kaiser to approve the additional appropriations as follows:

$1471.80 Acct.#100-11200-000-002 County General/Registration of Voters- Three weeks vacation pay for Marilyn Hunt as approved by County Commissioners.

$1471.80 Acct.#100-11200-000-001 County General/Clerk-Three weeks vacation pay for Luella Franklin as approved by County Commissioners.

Motion made by Council Member Warren to approve the transfer of $1040.90 from Acct.#323-14700-000-020 Jury Fee to Acct.#323-46100-000-323 Jury Fee/Computer Software. Second by Council Member Dunbar. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Dramann to appoint Ms. Lisa Barnett to the Batesville Memorial Public Library Board of Trustees. Second by Council Member Kaiser. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion made by Council Member Dramann to appoint Council Member Donald Dunbar to the Southeastern Indiana Solid Waste District as Council representative. Second by Council Member Simon. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion was made by Council Member Dramann to appoint Mr. Andy Saner to serve on the Batesville Economic Development Commission. Second by Council Member Warren. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion was made by Council Member Dramann to appoint Ms. Dephane Smith as a voting member of the Southeastern Indiana Regional Planning Commission. Second by Council Member Dunbar. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion was made to appoint Mr. Jeff Meinders as board member to the Vernon Fork Water District for a term of three years by Council Member Dramann. Second by Council Member Simon. Motion approved unanimously.

Motion was made by Council Member Dramann to appoint Ms. Sue Meisberger and Mr. Jeff Volz to the Ripley County Redevelopment Commission for 2010. Second by Council Member Warren. Motion approved unanimously.

The Council was informed that Ms. Lila Neal resigned from the Library Board due to personal and business conflicts. After discussion a motion was made by Council Member Dunbar to appoint Ms. Sandra Gloyd to fill the Library Board vacancy. Second by Council Member Simon. Motion approved unanimously.

The Sheriff salary and lack of contract was discussed and Mr. Neil Comer, County Attorney, informed the Council that he had prepared the contract and resolution for signature. He will bring those to the Commissioner’s Meeting January 25, 2010 for signatures by Council President, Dephane Smith and Mr. Tom Grills, Ripley County Sheriff. Motion was made by Council Member Warren to renew the contract at the agreed salary or $73,000.00. Second by Council Member Kaiser. Motion approved unanimously.

Mr. Melvin Meisberger tendered his resignation from the Ripley County Park Board.

Commissioner Reiners and Sheriff Grills reported on the update of the Integrator system and how it functions.

Commissioner Reiners reported on the lack of cooperation from IDEM in obtaining information on the property owned by the county being considered for a annex building. He will continue to pursue information.

Ms. Katherine Taul presented the annual report for the Ripley County Tourism Board. The Council advised her that in the future she would be able to provide them with a copy of the report without appearing in person.

Sheriff Grills ask about ordering two vehicles when ordering the next vehicle and the Sheriff and Council would discuss where to pay for the second vehicle. Motion was made by Council Member Warren to order two vehicles. Second by Council Member Simon. Motion passed 5 approved and Council Member Dunbar against.

Mr. Jeff Meinders advised the Council that the next meeting of the Soil and Water would be January 28, 2010. He stated that Indiana has been targeted as a major polluter of the Mississippi River Basin and expects septics and farm chemical runoff. He will keep the Council informed.

Council Member Warren made a motion to adjourn until the next Council Meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2010, seconded by Council Member Kaiser. Motion approved unanimously.