Clinton W. Knauer

The board meeting included several key discussion items such as insurance updates, maintenance project approvals for the Community Center and Community Corrections, and the consideration of a vacation ordinance. Additionally, topics covered included stump disposal, highway department updates, emergency disaster preparedness planning, and approval for equipment quotes. Other business involved reviewing payroll, conflict-of-interest forms, traffic ordinance readings, property plat signatures, and a request regarding roadway deeding. The session also addressed the potential issuance of an RFP for the old courthouse, various departmental reports, and correspondence including newslettters and organizational invitations.

The board discussed and approved several operational items, including a new IT RMM/ticketing software vendor, various Highway Department projects such as roundabout utility relocation and trail construction, and bridge right-of-way acquisitions. The board also reviewed and approved the Annual Operations Report for 2025 and discussed potential 2027 budget items, including new software and policy manual development. Additional approvals included payments for Sheriff Department equipment and HVAC services, as well as multiple Health Department service payments and a contract for a new electronic medical records system. The board further addressed personnel policy handbook amendments, payroll authorizations, opioid settlement fund documentation, resolutions, and local plat signings.

The meeting included approvals for various purchases and invoices, including a laptop for the Probation Department, lock and safe services for Community Corrections, repairs to the boiler room chiller pump, and the purchase of a used service truck for the Highway Department. The Board also reviewed an agreement with the Indiana Sheriffs' Association, the 2027 WIC Grant Application, and various infrastructure project updates from the Highway Engineer. Additionally, the Board approved payroll, clerk reports, invoices for appraisals, maintenance services, emergency medical equipment, and tornado siren maintenance. Claims for the current period were authorized, and a discussion regarding a casino resolution was scheduled for a future session.

The board discussed several items including the 2027 annual allocation request for Easterseals, the approval of the 2027 Section 5311 grant for the Council on Aging, health board member appointments, health department credit card requests, room rental requests, highway updates, and approval of the 2027 WIC grant application. Other business included financial reviews for payroll and various invoices, the approval of a video release request, and the approval of a conflict-of-interest form.

The agenda includes several operational and administrative items, such as IT software proposals and overtime requests, highway engineering updates, and various departmental approvals for biometrics, HVAC, and healthcare-related contracts and payments. Additionally, the board addressed the approval of payroll, ordinances, treasurer reports, and various financial claims. Other business involved the discussion of opioid settlement funds, a resolution for the Town of Fremont, letters of support for NIPSCO, and the signing of several plats. The board also reviewed correspondence from various organizations and noted outstanding items, including a courthouse study and committee developments.