Sullivan County

The meeting included discussions on appointing an attorney for the Sullivan County Council, a transfer of funds from the Health Department Bio-Hazard Fund to the Emergency Preparedness Fund, and a letter of support for paying part-time employees sent home due to COVID-19. The council also discussed implementing PERF (Public Employees' Retirement Fund) for full-time employees, considering both Hybrid and My Choice options, but the motion to implement PERF failed. Curt Bedwell was scheduled to present PERF to the entire Council at the May 26th meeting.

The meeting addressed several key issues, including the PERF resolution, which was put on hold pending further review of Indiana code and a potential requirement for a seventy-five percent employee vote. Additional appropriations were discussed and approved for professional fees for Baker Tilly and for new equipment. Transfers were approved for the 4-H County Extension. The council discussed checks from American Land Holdings for road closure fees and the appointment of Sarah Hannon to the Library Board. Concerns were raised about retirement payments for the Sheriff's Department and the potential use of funds from the commissioners' budget for PERF.

The Sullivan County Council convened to discuss several matters. Jerry Payne addressed a potential weapons concern during Council Meetings, and Luke Rowe provided insights on the appointment and removal of members to the Sullivan County Redevelopment Board. The council voted to remove Jay Southwood and John Gettinger from the Sullivan County Redevelopment Board and appointed Jen Petty and Duane Wampler in their place.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items. A request was made for another full-time nurse due to overtime related to COVID-19, leading to a motion to amend the 2020 salary ordinance. The council approved a resolution to petition the Department of Local Government Finance for an increase to the county's permissible ad valorem property tax levy for property taxes due in 2021. Additional appropriations were approved for the 2020 General Election. The council also hired a new attorney and discussed PERF and retirement options for county employees.

The meeting included discussions on bids for mowing at the solar farm, a TIF Management Report from Bakertilly, and additional appropriations for Courthouse janitor supplies, the Treasurer's extra hire, and Park and Lake capital outlays. A transfer for Park and Lake was approved. A request from the Coroner for additional funds was discussed but not approved. Jackie Monk was appointed to the Sullivan County Redevelopment Advisory Board.