EDUCATOR UPDATE – EMILY KRING/AMANDA BULLION

Amanda Bullion Purdue Extension provided, 116 direct learning sessions to over 2,000 participants in 2025, focusing on food, family, money, and health. Emily Kring introduced herself as the new Ag and Natural Resources Educator, noting she also serves as the extension veteran farmers coordinator. They emphasized the need for adult volunteers to lead 4-H projects.

RIGHT OF WAY DEDICATION – ASHTON LAND SURVEYOR

Kathy VanniceThis was a formal dedication for road right-of-way along County Road 300 West for the Rodgers subdivision. President Riggin entertained a motion to approve. Motion: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Henry, Brand, Riggin

CONTRACTS OR AGREEMENTS FOR APPROVAL:

GENERATOR SERVICE AGREEMENT – DON CHAMBERS

Don Chambers, Building Maintenance Superintendent, stated the agreement with WW Williams services county generators. Chambers recommended adding the new rehabilitation center generator to the contract for annual testing.

President Riggin called for a motion. Motion: President Heny to add on also Mental Health Facitly and to check generators. Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Henry, Riggin

WARRANTY DEED – BROOKE & STRUBLE

Attorney Danielle Struble stated this $6,500 acquisition is for the Cowan sidewalk project. President Riggin entertained a motion. Motion: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: YEA: Henry, Brand, Riggin

SECURE SHRED CONTRACT – STEPHEN BRAND

Department heads expressed concerns that the new shredding receptacles are too small, they are not provided with keys, and the pickup schedule requires staff to be present to escort the vendors into secure areas. President Riggin entertained a motion to table. Motion: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Henry, Riggin

LPA BRIDGE NO. 502 – DEAN THOMAS Presented by: Dean Thomas

This INDOT coordination contract is for the design of Bridge 502 on Garchy Street over Buck Creek. The total contract is $412,000, with a federal portion of $330,000. President Riggin entertained a motion for approval. Motion: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: YEA: Henry, Brand, Riggin

FSA SUMMARY PLAN DESCRIPTION – ED CARROLL

Auditor Carroll stated this adds a flexible spending account specifically for dependent care, offering a triple tax benefit to employees.

President Riggin entertained motions for both the description and the plan. Motion: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Henry, Riggin

FSA SALARY REDUCTION PLAN – ED CARROLL

Motion: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Henry, Brand, Riggin

PITNEY BOWES PURCHASE AGREEMENT – TONYA DUNSMORE

Tonya Dunsmore stated the agreement adds a $10 monthly software fee to allow three computers to access the mail machine's chart of accounts. Commissioner Brand emphasized that all departments should use the mail room to save taxpayer money on postage.