Proceedings of the Regular Meeting - Clark County MAY 18th, 2012

The regular meeting of the County Board met May 18th, 2012 at 8:00 A.M.
and was called to Order by Chairman John Hammond. Don Stephen led the pledge of allegiance.
These are "draft" minutes and will be offered for approval at June board meeting.

ROLL CALL 8:00 A.M.

Motion by Todd Kuhn and second by Jerry Lowery to approve the General Claims. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Motion by Todd Kuhn and second by Ted Perillo to approve County Highway Claims. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Motion by Don Stephen and second by Ted Perillo to approve the attached Resolution awarding a bid to Newell Construction for building Martinsville Section #11-09116-00-BR located on T.R. 124. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

County Highway Engineer, Dallas Richardson, went through his agenda and reported that they have started mowing and plan to start chip and seal in mid-June. Jason Scott is leaving the County Highway and going to work for the City of Marshall. The highway is looking at getting a new brush cutter.

Motion by Dale Murphy and second by Ted Perillo to accept all Office reports for April 2012. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Todd Kuhn reported that Boyers’ are close to finishing up the courthouse downspout work.

Motion by Todd Kuhn and second by Dale Murphy to appoint Karl Ellshoff to the Marshall Fire Protection Board for a 3 year term to begin May 1, 2012, replacing John James. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Motion by Ted Perillo and second by Jerry Lowery to appoint Richard Wheeler, Dennis Updegraff, and Jerry Lowery to the Westfield Fire Board. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Motion by Ted Perillo and second by Dale Murphy to appoint Carl Bubeck to the West Union Fire Board. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

The Board decided to table an IMRF buyback by Cathy Hayden as she was not present.

Cathy arrived at 8:20 a.m. and discussed this with the Board. The Board asked Cathy to get them some figures as they did not want this to cost the County anything.

Carrie Downey explained the possibility of the county going to direct deposit payroll for county employees. The Board decided to table the issue until most of the employees were willing to have their checks direct deposited.

County Clerk Bill Downey reported that the one day special event liquor license will not be issued for tomorrow’s Garden Fair at the Marshall Fairgrounds.

Supervisor of Assessments Steve Turpin reported that the tax cycle is running a bit later than last year and tax bills will be out soon.

Jeff Pearce reported that the State will send the Coroner a $4,000.00 equipment grant that comes from the death certificate surcharges.

Steve Turpin, Supervisor of Assessments will be on medical leave from June 6 until at least July 1^st.

Motion by Jerry Lowery and second by Ted Perillo that the preceding bills as listed in the County Board record be approved. The Chairman put the question and upon the

roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Motion by Ted Perillo and second by Don Stephen that the one day and mileage claims be approved. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted.

Motion by Dale Murphy and second by Jerry Lowery that the meeting be adjourned until June 15, 2012 at 8:00 a.m. The Chairman put the question and upon the roll being taken all members present voted "aye". Whereupon the Chairman declared the motion adopted and the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 a.m.

IN ATTENDANCE: Bill Downey – County Clerk; Jerry Parsley – Sheriff; Dallas Richardson – Highway Engineer; Cathy Hayden – Health Department Administrator; Jeff Pearce – Coroner; Warren Le Fever; Sheri Higginbotham – Treasurer; Deb Sowers – Marshall Advocate; Steve Turpin – Supervisor of Assessments; Kathy Ramsey – Circuit Clerk’s office; Mary Lou Cornelison – Marshall Independent Choice and Dennis Simonton – States’ Attorney; Carrie Downey – Clark County Clerk’s office.