James Lewis, bridge supervisor, spoke to the commission by phone to update them on ongoing work. Due to the wet weather the crew are working in the shop and only making emergency repairs in the county.
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Discussion was held regarding applications received for the open road & bridge crew. Interviews will be set up for next week.
Discussion was held regarding some road issues over the county. The commission will contact the appropriate townships.
Jim Ruse spoke by phone with KERR Tuck pointing regarding work on the courthouse. They will send someone to develop a bid and discuss the project with the commission.
Discussion was held regarding possible litigation. Issue was continued.
Discussion was held on the update of COVID-19 and the county’s current response. Daviess County doesn’t have any persons with positive tests yet, however, several persons/families are following protocols and self-quarantining until test results come back. The courthouse will continue with limiting one employee per office at a time, and requiring an appointment for anyone needing to come inside the courthouse. Most offices are conducting business by phone, email, and fax.
Discussion was held on the updated personnel manual. The commission will review and look at approving next week. Issue was continued.
Pam McNeel, collector/treasurer, advised the commission she had received the first disaster payment from SEMA on damage to a bridge in April 2019.
Aaron McVicker, McCollum Engineering, spoke to the commission by phone to update them on ongoing plans.
Ronetta Burton, county clerk, advised the commission pursuant to Governor Parson’s Order 2020-2, the April 7 General Municipal election will be held on June 2, 2020. All of the candidates whose positions were held as “Non-Election” will assume office as if elected on April 7. All of the candidates whose positions will appear on the ballot will not assume office until the election is held. All of the incumbents whose position normally expires in April, but the position is on the ballot, will remain in office until such time as their replacement is sworn in – pursuant to state statute and the governor’s order.
Ben Becerra and Larry Adams, Jr., Sheriff Department, met with the commission to discuss ongoing issues, new hires, supply issues, and county property issues.
The meeting adjourned at noon.
This information is taken from the minutes of the March 25, 2020, meeting of the Daviess County Commission. All commissioners were present.