The Kosciusko County Council approved several transfers and personnel moves at its monthly meeting Thursday night.
Kosciusko County Sheriff Rocky Goshert asked for, and received, permission to fill a deputy’s position.
According to Goshert, Deputy Jeff Howie is moving out of the area with his family.
County Health Department Director Bob Weaver told the council that environmental scientist Bruce Hammer is retiring. Weaver said he has someone in mind to hire and received permission to fill Hammer’s position.
The coroner’s office was approved an additional appropriation of $1,545 to purchase new narrow band radio equipment.
Superior Court II and III were approved $4,800 in transfers.
Circuit and Superior Court was approved $6,000 in transfers from court-ordered services to the legal directory and court rule fund.
The E911 fund was approved for a $6,000 transfer to cover overtime. According to 911 Director David Rosenberry, because of staff shortages, as well as vacation time, the department has paid $42,000 in overtime.
The treasurer’s office was approved a $4,9111 transfer from lock box to the chief deputy position.
Emergency management was approved a $304 transfer from emergency supplies to emergency services.
Due to a state requirement to conform with the state’s computer system, the council re-adopted its 2012 budget as well as the Solid Waste Management District budget with no changes to either.
The council approved a year-end transfer resolution that allows County Auditor Marsha McSherry to keep all accounts at a positive balance through the end of the year.
Two interlocal agreements were approved by the council. One was for the Solid Waste Management District and the other was for the County Visitor’s Bureau.
Both allowed McSherry to be the controller for their boards.
Councilman Bob Sanders gave an update on the Lakeland Regional Sewer District. Sanders also serves on that board.
He said there was no December meeting, but they are still actively pursuing land to acquire and will be sending letters to people in the sewer district.
No monthly rate has been set yet.
The following appointments were made at Thursday night’s meeting:
Alcoholic Beverage Commission - Kenneth Johnson.
Kosciusko Economic Development Corp. – Bob Sanders
Lakeland Regional Sewer District – Bob Sanders
Bell Memorial Library – Sandi Schaeffer
Property Tax Assessment Board Of Appeals – Susan Myrick, Brock Ostrom
Redevelopment Commission – Larry Teghtmeyer
Solid Waste – John Kinsey
Wage Committee – Brad Tandy, Larry Teghtmeyer
The council’s next meeting is Jan. 12 in the old courtroom at the Kosciusko County Courthouse.
