BE IT REMEMBERED THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS met in the
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BE IT REMEMBERED THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS met in the Henry
County Courthouse Circuit Courtroom, on Wednesday, March 23, 2011 at 6:00 P.M., with the
following members present: Kim L. Cronk, William D. Cronk, Samuel Beckenbaugh, Patricia
A. French, Auditor and Joseph J. Bergacs, County Attorney.
President, Kim Cronk, called the meeting to order with the Pledge to the Flag, followed with a
moment of silent prayer.
As required by Law the Public Records meeting was held at 6:00 P.M. on March 23, 2011.
Minutes of the meeting are retained in the Henry County Clerk’s office.
Debbie Walker, Henry County Clerk, presented two different contracts for approval. The first
contract was with DoxPop for payment facilitation of E-tickets. A motion was made by Mr.
Beckenbaugh and seconded by Mr. William Cronk to approve the contract as presented. Motion
was carried 3-0. The other contract was for Pitney Bowes to lease a new postage meter at $605 a
month for 48 months to be paid for the Clerk’s Perpetuation fund. A motion was made by Mr.
Beckenbaugh and seconded by Mr. Cronk to approve the lease rental agreement as presented.
Motion carried 3-0. Mrs. Walker also requested permission to hold a fund raiser for Relay for
Life at a later date. A motion was made by Mr. William Cronk and seconded by Mr.
Beckenbaugh to grant permission for the fund raiser. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Mr. William Cronk and seconded by Mr. Beckenbaugh to approve the
minutes from the previous meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Mr. Beckenbaugh and seconded by Mr. William Cronk to approve the
claims as presented. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Mr. William Cronk and seconded by Mr. Beckenbaugh to approve the
DNR report as presented. Motion carried 3-0.
Mike Cassidy approached the Commissioner’s concerning the Optimist Triathlon to be held at
Summit Lake. Mr. Cassidy wanted to restrict the flow of traffic during the 3 hour bike races to
be held from 7:30 A.M. to 10:30 A.M.. He also stated there would be a total of 7 different races,
with the running races to be held in the park area. A motion was made by Mr. Beckenbaugh and
seconded by Mr. William Cronk to approve the closing and or restrictions that would be needed
for the event. Motion carried 3-0.
Mr. Bob Grewe updated the Commissioner’s on projects the EDC was working on.
A potential pot hole claim from William Pheffer was presented to the Commissioners and would
be forwarded to the insurance company for review.
Surveyor, Richard Byers, informed the Commissioner’s beginning January 1, 2012, the county
needed to have a highway safety improvement program in place to upgrade their signs. He
presented the application letter for the Commissioner’s to sign so he could submit it to INDOT to
begin the application process. A motion was made by Mr. William Cronk and seconded by Mr.
Beckenbaugh to proceed with the application process. Motion carried 3-0.
Joe Wiley, Highway Administrator, updated the Commissioner’s concerning two different law
suits he had received. The information on the law suits were given to Joseph Bergacs, the
County Attorney for review. A motion was made by Mr. Cronk and seconded by Mr.
Beckenbaugh to accept the reports. Motion carried 3-0.
Sheriff Butch Baker addressed the Commissioner’s concerning a new contract with Advanced
Correctional Healthcare. He introduced Matt Stritmatter, who then explained the program. Mr.
Stritmatter stated they currently worked with 40 other counties in Indiana. The cost of the
program would be approximately $172,000 and would include a physician and nurses for the jail.
Mr. Baker also stated the program would cover any liabilities. A motion was made by Mr. Kim
Cronk and seconded by Mr. Beckenbaugh to approve the program but stipulated they wanted Mr.
Stritmatter to return with a start up date. Motion was carried 3-0.
A contract for the Ambulance Department from Canyon Falls was presented for approval. The
service and supply contract was for February 1, 2011 thru January 31, 2012. A motion was made
by Mr. Beckenbaugh and seconded by Mr. William Cronk to approve the contract as presented.
Motion carried 3-0.
A Centrex agreement was presented for approval for Community Corrections. A motion was
made by Mr. Beckenbaugh and seconded by Mr. William Cronk to approve the agreement as
presented. Motion carried 3-0.
Doug Mathis, Health Educator, discussed the distribution of Community Drug Free monies. The
total distributed for 2011 was $55,602. A motion was made by Mr. Beckenbaugh and seconded
by Mr. William Cronk to approve the distribution. Motion carried 3-0.
A road weight limit resolution was tabled until a later date.
Robert Stern, a Gibault employee, updated the Commissioner’s on the progress at the Henry
County Youth Center.
Patricia French, Auditor, presented the Countywide Cost Allocation Plan for Henry County to be
approved. The plan presented was with Malinowski Consulting Inc. The program anticipated
revenue for 2011 would be $126,810.79, with a fee of $5,510. Mrs. French also informed the
Commissioner’s the current plan for 2005-2009 had brought in $562,896 for the General fund
with a professional fee cost of $10,388. A motion was made by Mr. William Cronk and
seconded by Mr. Beckenbaugh to approve the plan as presented. Motion carried 3-0.
A motion was made by Mr. Beckenbaugh and seconded by Mr. William Cronk to adjourn the
meeting. Motion carried 3-0.
__________________________________ _____________________________
Kim L. Cronk, President William D. Cronk
__________________________________
Samuel Beckenbaugh
ATTESTED BY: __________________________________
Patricia A. French, Henry County Auditor
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