RIPLEY COUNTY COUNCIL MEMBERS
DONALD DUNBAR, PRESIDENT
829 E. BEECH
P.O. BOX 122
OSGOOD, IN
47037
(812) 689-4406
MARK BUSCHING
608 CLEARVIEW LANE
VERSAILLES, IN 47042
(812) 689-7119
DEPHANE SMITH
5796 E. CO. RD.
475 N.
MILAN, IN 47031
(812) 654-2619
BEN PEETZ
9570 N. COUNTY RD. 250 W
BATESVILLE, IN 47006
(812) 852-4573
WILLIAM H. DRAMANN
347 S. PARK AVE.
BATESVILLE, IN
47006
(812) 934-4280
DAVID C. SIMON
5127 W. COUNTY RD. 500 N.
OSGOOD, IN 47037
(812) 689-5226
EDWARD L. ARMBRECHT
1784 E. COUNTY RD. 800 S.
VERSAILLES, IN
47042
(812) 667-5690
2005 Council meeting schedule
Meetings begin at 7:00 pm in Commissioner's room in Annex building
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TUESDAY JANUARY 18, 2005 |
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TUESDAY FEBRUARY 15, 2005 |
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TUESDAY MARCH 15, 2005 |
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TUESDAY APRIL 19, 2005 |
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TUESDAY MAY 17, 2005 |
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TUESDAY JUNE 21, 2005 |
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TUESDAY JULY 19, 2005 |
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TUESDAY AUGUST 16, 2005 |
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TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 20, 2005 |
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TUESDAY OCTOBER 18, 2005 |
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TUESDAY NOVEMBER 15, 2005 |
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TUESDAY DECEMBER 20, 2005 |
Unapproved Council Meeting Minutes for 03/15/05
March 15, 2005
The Ripley County Council met on Tuesday, March 15th, 2005 at the Ripley County Annex in Versailles, Indiana.
Donald Dunbar, Ripley County Council President called the meeting to order promptly at 7:00 PM with Council Members Dephane Smith, David Simon, William Dramann, Mark Busching, Ben Peetz, Donald Dunbar & Edward Armbrecht in attendance.
Mary Ann McCoy, Auditor, acted as clerk to the Council taking minutes for the meeting.
Neil Comer, Ripley County Attorney, was present to advise the Council.
Council Member Armbrecht made the motion to approve the minutes of the February 15th meeting seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion approved unanimously.
Additional Appropriations:
Council Member Simon made the motion to approve the appropriation of $24,000 from RSRF-Veterans Grant to fund #603-42150-000-603 seconded by Council Member Dramann. Motion approved unanimously.
Council Member Busching made the motion to approve the appropriation of $30,000 from the Covered Bridge Fund to Fund #259-32590-000-259 seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion approved unanimously.
Council Member Smith made the motion to approve the appropriation of $180,000 from the Cumulative Capital Development to Fund #274-36104-000-274 seconded by Council Member Simon. Motion approved unanimously.
Council Member Armbrecht made the motion to approve the appropriation of $1,699.09 from Emergency Management/New Computer System Grant to fund # 602-73700-000-602 seconded by Council Member Dramann. Motion approved unanimously.
Transfers:
Council Member Armbrecht made the motion to table to the next meeting the transfers for the Ripley County Sheriff/Bill Davison of $1537 from Adult Detention fund # 333-99999-000-333 to Deputy Matron Fund # 100-18401-000- 014, $1,503 from Sheriff Improvement Fund # 291-99999-000-291 to Longevity Houseworth Fund # 100-14399-000-007 & $1537 from Adult Detention Fund # 333-99999-000-333 to Jail Commander Fund # 100-18200-000-014 and for 911/Judy Schebler $4,200 from Utilities Fund # 277-37900-000-045 to Gas-Electric-Water Fund #100-37900-000-045 seconded by Busching. Motion approved unanimously.
Council Member Armbrecht made the motion to approve the transfer of $456 from Garage & Motors Fund # 201-25700-000-027 to Service Contracts Fund # 201-37800-000-027 seconded by Council Member Dramann. Motion approved unanimously.
Council Member Armbrecht made the motion to appointment Tom Jeffers, 72 Egs Boulevard, Batesville, In. to the Batesville Economic Development Board seconded by Council Member Simon. Motion approved unanimously.
Council Member Armbrecht presented a cost report to the council members on the jail for 2004 & budgeted year for 2005. Armbrecht showed the actual cash receipts for 2004 housing per the Sheriff’s Report of Collection.
Bill Davison, Ripley County Sheriff reported that the Ripley County Jail is bringing in revenue to the general fund, returning appropriations used in 2004 to the General Fund, by housing Inmates for other agencies.
Council Member Dunbar had concerns about doing a 5-month CD for the Rainy Day Fund. It was recommended to the Treasurer, by Commissioners, to wait to invest this fund. Council Member Armbrecht advised that he would be glad to help with the investing the funds.
Council Member Armbrecht had concerns about the claim from the EMS for Dr. Lovett and asked the commissioners if they had contacted Dr. Lovett. Commissioner Reiners reported that a letter would be sent to Mr. Lovett concerning the claim.
Committee Reports
Economic Development – Mark Busching-reported they had a meeting and waiting on an agreement from Attorney Comer for UPS/ to purchase ground from Ripley County
Technology Committee – Edward Armbrecht –reported that Kelly hired a new assistant
E911 Advisory Board – No Report
SEI Regional Planning Committee – Dephane Smith – No Report
Grants Committee – Donald Dunbar – Grants for new Vests/Ripley County Sheriff /Early warning system.
Solid Waste District – Donald Dunbar – Meeting Thursday, March 17th, 2005. (No meeting)
EMS Advisory Committee – Dephane Smith – Meeting tomorrow night (Wednesday, March 16th, 2005)
Welfare Committee-William Dramann-report on February 21st, 2005
Council Member Dramann made a motion to adjourn until the next regular meeting on Tuesday, April 19th, 2005 seconded by Council Member Smith. Motion approved unanimously.