Scott Hines

The meeting includes reviews of departmental reports, including updates from the Economic Development Corporation, Chamber of Commerce, insurance, and various county departments such as Health, Highway, Sheriff, and Emergency Management. The agenda features the review of several quotes and proposals for building maintenance, plumbing services, and IT equipment upgrades, including a body scanner and Zoom equipment. New business items involve a consulting agreement for the Samaritan Fund Program and regulatory forms regarding the Build America Buy America determination. The meeting also covers appointments to the Alcohol Board.

The agenda items scheduled for this session include the Pledge and Prayer, review of Minutes, Claims, and Payroll. Reports will be presented by the Weights & Measures office (covering December 16, 2025 - January 15, 2026) and Innovative Technical Solution (for December 2025). Other scheduled reports cover the EDC Update, Chamber of Commerce business, and Insurance matters. Department reports are slated from various offices including Health, Coroner, Highway, Surveyor, Planning Commission, Sheriff, Auditor, Clerk, Park, Assessor, Recorder, Weights & Measures, 911, HCEMS, Treasurer, Building Inspector, EMA, Probation, and Community Corrections. New Business includes discussion on Bonds and a vote on PUD.

The meeting included a public hearing for the OOR Program and a Financial Committee meeting. Agenda items featured reviews of monthly reports from the Treasurer, Clerk, and Weights and Measures departments, as well as updates from the Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation. Department reports were presented by numerous county offices, including Health, Highway, Sheriff, Planning, and Emergency Management. The board reviewed and considered proposals for building maintenance, specifically for sprinkler system replacement, exhaust fan motor repair, and HVAC unit replacement. Furthermore, the board addressed new business regarding bonds and approved a resolution committing to the goal of zero traffic deaths as part of a comprehensive safety action plan.

The agenda included a Pledge and Prayer, review of Minutes, Claims, and Payroll. Reports were scheduled from various departments including the Clerk's Office (Monthly Report for January 2026), Health Department, Coroner's Office, Highway Department, and Sheriff's Department, among others. Discussions for Quotes/Proposals included software maintenance for Dispatch, proposals for Medicaid Ambulance Cost Reports preparation by Malcon, and a Change Order from Grunau for pipe replacement. New Business involved Bonds related to Gabriel Beaty, Michael Mahoney, John Sproles, and the Sheriff's Office, as well as a discussion regarding Beekeeping Compliance. Ordinances were scheduled for Zone Proposals #482 (Rumpke) and #483 (Camp Messi). The document also provided general information regarding the right to speak at a public meeting.

The tentative itinerary for the meeting includes standard opening procedures such as the Pledge and Prayer, followed by updates from the Economic Development Corporation (EDC) representative, Cory Murphey, and the Chamber representative, Shonda Kane. Key discussion items involve transfers of funds for the Planning Commission ($500 from Advertising to Office Supplies, and $1,000 from Travel to Office Supplies). The agenda also lists an encumbrance item from the New Castle Henry County Library and a presentation regarding the Highway Department's Bridge Plan by Braden Shore. A logistical note indicates that council meetings will be held at the Sheriff's Department Conference Room through July 2026.