CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 A.M.
PLEDGE TO FLAG
The meeting began with the Pledge of Allegiance
ROLL CALL
Commissioner Shannon Henry, VP Commissioner Stephen Brand, and President Sherry Riggin were present. Also present were Attorney John Brooke, Engineer Dean Thomas, and Auditor Ed Carroll.
APPOINTMENT(S):
Commissioner Brand noted a Democratic resume was received for the Board of Health. He also stated they are seeking a Democrat with a legal background for the Civic Center Authority. There remain two openings on the Fair Board with Mr. White as president reported President Riggin.
TABLED BUSINESS:
DELAWARE COUNTY AMERICAN TOWER AUDIT LEASE AMENDMENT REQUEST – KYMBERLIE KUTZLER/BROOKE & STRUBLE
The lease was not ready and remained on the table.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-37: AN ORDINANCE CREATING A TAX SALE BIDDER FEE FOR USE BY THE DELAWARE COUNTY AUDITOR AND TREASURER’S OFFICE
This ordinance remained on the table pending an auction on the 22nd.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-32: ORDINANCE VACATING PUBLIC RIGHT-OF-WAY LOCATED IN DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA 400 SOUTH
This ordinance remained on the table.
ORDINANCE NO. 2025-40: AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2024-013 CREATING A FIXED ASSET CAPITALIZATION AND INVENTORY POLICY FOR DELAWARE COUNTY, INDIANA
President Riggin entertained a motion to bring the item off the table and a motion to adopt. Motion: Commissioner Brand Second: Commissioner Henry Roll Call: YEA: Brand, Henry, Riggin
The ordinance updates the capitalization policy, specifically the depreciation schedule and ensures funds from sold assets return to the appropriate fund. Tonya Dunsmore explained that the new financial system would track assets more seamlessly through claims. Sheriff Skinner requested a shorter 4-year depreciation schedule for patrol vehicles due to heavy use.
Commissioner Henry expressed concern about the complexity of tracking and emphasized that departments must track any asset under $9,999. Commissioner Brand questioned whether money from sold assets would return to the general fund or the original purchasing fund, confirming it would go to the appropriate fund. President Riggin entertained a motion to bring the item off the table and a motion to adopt.