The March 20Th Meeting Minutes Were Approved As Read

DECATUR COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MEETING MINUTES

APRIL 10, 2006

The Commissioners opened their April 10th meeting with the following present: Jerome Buening- President, Charles Buell and Bridgett Weber-Auditor.

The March 20th meeting minutes were approved as read.

Mr. Mohr presented a copy of the grant for the federal sign project for signatures.

Mr. Mohr is currently not planning on changing to a 10 hour work day since the time change.

Claims were approved.

Jill Nobbe with ETC presented a quote for the VLAN Project. This quote is providing internet service as well as a network between county departments.

Josh Tressler along with Daryl Templeton presented an agreement with CGW to allow county departments to purchase Microsoft Software at discounted rates. Mr. Buell moved to sign the agreement and Mr. Buening concurred.

John Chlopecki and Barry Bailey with RBSK Partners were present to discuss the current services they are providing to Decatur County. Mr. Chlopecki recommended forming an IT User Group within the county departments to discuss their IT needs. Mrs. Weber requested some guidance from RBSK concerning the current server housing the Treasurer and Auditor programs. Mr. Bailey assured Mrs. Weber and the Commissioners that the space on the server would accommodate their needs for years to come. Commissioners decided that an additional server for the LOW software would not be purchased at this time.

Jim Moffett with Force Construction provided change orders for the relocation project for Bridge #140. Mr. Buell moved to sign the change order for additional sandblasting on the bridge and Mr. Buening concurred.

Leonard Schoettmer was present to request an official name for the road between the State Highway Garage and the Shelby/Decatur County line. Currently the road has 3 names; Michigan Road; US Highway 421 North; and Old Highway 421 North. Mr. Schoettmer indicated that the road was no longer a US Highway and would like 421 North to remain. Commissioners agreed to have Mr. Mohr contact INDOT about getting permission to make current signage more visible.

Bob Barker from the Parks Department discussed with Commissioners about dredging the lake at the Park. Mr. Barker provided the current depths of the lake. Mr. Barker has sought out and is currently seeking grants to offset costs. Force Construction was present to give a verbal quote of $4.79 per yard to remove silt. Force will provide a contract for the dredging at the Commissioner’s May 1st meeting for review and signatures.

With nothing else to come before the Commissioners, Mr. Buell moved to recess and Mr. Buening concurred. Meeting recessed.

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Jerome Buening, President

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