COMMISSION MINUTES, JUNE 2, 2008         

 

The Board of Washington County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 2, 2008, in the commission room at the Washington County Courthouse.  Present:  Alison Mueller, 1st District Commissioner; Marcia Funke, 2nd District Commissioner; Gene Helms, 3rd District Commissioner; and Lou Kern, County Clerk. Absent: Jason Brinegar, County Attorney.

 

Chairman Helms called the meeting to order with prayer.

 

Next regular meeting will be Monday, June 9, 2008 at 8:30 A.M. 

 

The board approved bills and payroll totaling $687,702.47.

 

Don Richardson, custodian presented 2009 budget request.  Don is to see if a person can be hired to do the tree work needing to be done as well as stump removal.

 

The board signed Neighborhood Revitalization refunds in the amount of $46,800.34 and Restated and Amended Revitalization refunds.

 

The board examined and approved the annual report of Barnes Township.

 

The landscaping at the courthouse will be done on June 8 beginning at 10:30 A.M.  Boy Scout Troop 86 will assist Steven Colgrove with his Eagle Scout project.  All volunteers are welcome to help with the project.

 

The board signed change order nos. 2007-129 and 2007-130. 

 

Duane Bruna, Noxious Weed and Solid Waste Director, reported on routine matters.  Chairman Helms signed payroll change notice for Lawrence Martin due to resignation effective June 3, 2008.

 

David Willbrant, Public Works Administrator, gave weekly report.  Due to substantial rainfall across the county the tour of county bridges was cancelled.  David and the commission discussed bridges that may be added to the five year bridge plan.  The hearing is open to the public on June 9 at 9:00 A.M.  Chairman Helms signed payroll change notice for Nathan Schuessler due to resignation on June 2, 2008.

 

At the request of John Denney, County Auditor, the board stated that the proceeds from the sale of the pasture in Grant Township were deposited into the solid waste fund, the fund of origin, and then transferred on June 29, 2007, to the Washington County Capital Improvement Fund.

 

The board reviewed the collection agreement that was previously presented.  No decision was made.

 

The meeting adjourned at 12:10 P.M.