Repair to sheriff’s vehicle to be made from emergency fund

Nov. 29, 2004

James Lewis, bridge supervisor, met with the commission reporting that tube replacement and repairs are continuing.

Bills were audited and paid.

A request was made from the Green Hills Community Action Agency from the annual payment of the Domestic Violence funds. Danny Heldenbrand moved that the appropriated funds be paid to the agency. Motion carried unanimously. Commission order to follow.

Don Tolen, Jackson Township, met with the commissioners reporting a hole in a bridge on Reel Avenue. The bridge department was notified.

Joe Reed, Harrison Township trustee, met with the commission reporting culvert problems in that township.

Linda Bohannon met with the commission with questions regarding the Frazier Trust fund.

Kevin Heldenbrand, sheriff, met with the commission reporting trouble with the transmission in the 2001 Chevrolet. He had obtained two estimates for repairs. Following a review of his budget, the commissioners recognized that the repairs must be made to maintain public safety; however, the budget will not support the cost. The matter was tabled until the next meeting.

These are the approved minutes of Nov. 29, 2004. All commissioners were in attendance.

Nov. 30, 2004

Congressman Sam Graves, Dean Brookshier, and Chad Higdon met with the commission discussing common problems and interests.

Upon recommendation of the budget officer, David Tolen moved to declare that the situation with the sheriff’s vehicle is an emergency, and that necessary repairs be paid from emergency funds set aside in the general fund, to be repaid in 2005. Danny Heldenbrand seconded. The motion carried unanimously. These are the minutes of Nov. 30, 2004.