Stephanie Harshbarger

The ordinance amends Chapter 32 of the Clinton County Code to establish a schedule of fees and charges for engineering services related to inspections, permits, and plan reviews conducted by the Office of the Surveyor of Clinton County. It includes fees for direct and indirect outlets, crossings, fill permits, building permit reviews, encroachments, utility encroachments, individual site plan reviews, obstruction petitions, ponds, alcoholic beverage verification permits, stop work orders, early bird fees, and engineering review fees.

The meeting included honoring Joe Osler for her service at Clinton County. A highway update was provided, discussing landscaping work, crack sealing, and federal aid for bridge 115. The area plan update included bid documents for the farmer's gravel house and paperwork for properties on tax sale. The Maximus service agreement was approved. Voting center locations, dates, and times were announced. An amendment to ordinance 2012-11 was executed, designating an ADA and title six coordinator. Amendments to exhibit A and B were signed to make changes to the ADA. Change orders from Envoy were discussed, including one for the courthouse chiller and another for asbestos remediation. A sign placement request form for the Frankfurt Kiwanis pancake breakfast fundraiser was approved. Department heads provided updates, including information on digital hour 9-1-1 phone system equipment and road construction. Discussion of an agreement with Indiana Network for patient care. The sheriff's office discussed maintenance on the facility, including the sally port door and broken windows.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on several topics. The Board considered a request from Good Oil Company for right-of-way access to install directional signs. An interlocal agreement for public transportation services with the Greater Lafayette Public Transportation Corporation was discussed and approved, aiming to facilitate van pool services across multiple counties. The highway department received Community Crossings funding for road paving projects. A rezoning request for a property to allow for a daycare operation was approved. The board addressed a long-standing unsafe building violation, discussing potential actions such as levying fines or demolition.

The meeting included a reorganization of the board, with nominations for president and vice president. Public comments addressed a document presented to the Clinton County Sheriff's Office attorneys, concerning nepotism issues highlighted by the State Board of Accounts. Discussions covered employment contracts, the role of the county council, and the sheriff's office exemptions. The matron's role, responsibilities, and compliance with state policies were also discussed, along with federal inmate programs, commissary revenues, and various financial matters.

The meeting included discussions and decisions on various financial matters, such as additional appropriations, transfers, and a review of the financial report. Key topics included a shared payment for a repair to the SWAT vehicle, unbudgeted COVID overtime, and adjustments in the highway department. The council also addressed the repayment of loans related to the COVID testing grant and discussed the status of the EDA grant and ARP funds. Updates were provided on community corrections, the sheriff's office, and the county home gifts fund. Additionally, there was a presentation on the home for the night shelter, with a request for funding to cover staffing costs.