Motion to remove from table: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry ROLL CALL: YEA: Commissioner Brand, Commissioner Henry, President Riggin
Commissioner Brand expressed concern that $100 is not adequate to ensure bidders are serious, noting that Marion County utilizes a $1,000 deposit system. The item was returned to the table for further research into more realistic fee levels. Motion to return to table: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand ROLL CALL: YEA: Commissioner Brand, Commissioner Henry, President Riggin
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-32: ORDINANCE VACATING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA 400 SOUTH
Commissioner Brand received a request from NH Miller Investments LLC to leave this on the table until after a property auction on January 22nd.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-40: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2024-013 CREATING A FIXED ASSET CAPITALIZATION AND INVENTORY POLICY FOR DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA
Motion to remove from table: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry ROLL CALL: YEA: Commissioner Brand, Commissioner Henry, President Riggin
Auditor Carroll presented updates to the depreciation schedule for county assets. The board decided to table the matter until January 20th to allow time for commissioners to review the updated schedule via email. Motion to table until January 20th: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry ROLL CALL: YEA: Commissioner Brand, Commissioner Henry, President Riggin
Heartland Scholar House – Doug Eckerty
President Riggin noted there has been no formal funding request made yet, only an introduction of services at a previous meeting. The item remains on the table.
Commissioners’ Deed Sale Addendum – Ed Carroll
Motion to remove from table: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry ROLL CALL: YEA: Commissioner Brand, Commissioner Henry, President Riggin
Attorney John Brooke reviewed an addendum with SRI for deed sale services. Discussion centered on whether a $100 fee is paid irrespective of a sale and the 15% commission. Motion to table for clarification: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry ROLL CALL: YEA: Commissioner Brand, Commissioner Henry, President Riggin
Amplifund Contract – Ed Carroll
Motion to remove from table: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry ROLL CALL: YEA: Commissioner Brand, Commissioner Henry, President Riggin
Attorney Brooke confirmed that a change in state law now allows for advance payment of software. The contract for grant management software covers 2026-2028. Cost: $64,500. Motion to approve: Commissioner Henry Second: Commissioner Brand Roll Call: Commissioner Brand, Commissioner Henry, President Riggin YEA: Commissioner Henry, Commissioner Brand, President Riggin
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Commissioner Meeting December 15th, 2025
President Sherry Riggin stated the minutes were not available for review at this time.
Motion to table: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry ROLL CALL: YEA: Commissioner Brand, Commissioner Henry, President Riggin