Kosciusko County commissioners approve DOJ grant applications, hazard-mitigation contract and changes to employee leave policy
April 10, 2024 | Kosciusko County, Indiana
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The Kosciusko County Commissioners on the April meeting approved several administrative and contract items, including permission to apply for two Department of Justice grants for the Kosciusko Community Recovery Program and an update to county personnel leave policies.
Chris, representing the sheriff's office, told commissioners that the Improving Adult and Youth Stabilization and Community Reentry Program has a maximum award of "$825,000 over 2 years" and that the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program has a maximum award of "$833,000." Chris said both grants are highly competitive, would not require a county match and would be used primarily to contract for peer recovery coaches and mental-health services in the jail. Commissioner moved to approve the applications; Brad Jackson seconded and the motion passed with Commissioners recording ayes.
Emergency Management Director Chip Shooter asked the board to authorize contracting with Christopher B. Burke Engineering to update the county's multi-hazard mitigation plan. Shooter said the work would be paid for from an existing hazard mitigation grant that has already been approved and budgeted. Brad Jackson moved to approve the agreement; the board voted unanimously in favor.
Gail Chapman requested permission to buy a second vehicle for the assessor's office, citing rising field workloads tied to growth in building permits: she said the office has received "331 new building permits" so far this year and estimated an increase of about 25 percent compared with prior levels. Chapman said the purchase would be charged to the sales disclosure fund, a restricted-use fund that covers sales-disclosure inspections and related expenses. Commissioners approved the purchase and left the choice between new and used to the department head's discretion.
The board also adopted a resolution, read by County Attorney Ormsby, to amend and restate Section 4.1 (vacation) and to amend Section 4.4 (personal paid leave) of the county employee handbook. Among the changes, new hires will begin accruing personal leave in their second month of continuous employment rather than in the seventh month. The resolution was approved by roll call; the county scheduled a department-head meeting and HR will distribute details to employees.
On capital work, County Administrator Marsha McSharer presented a $20,528 change order for justice building renovations (ceiling grid, lighting and four roller shades) and recommended awarding the annual mowing contract to Turf Master, whose quote was $15,076. Commissioners approved both items in separate motions.
The measures passed by recorded voice vote with Commissioners indicating "aye" for each motion. The board closed by scheduling the next regular meeting for April 23.
Chris, representing the sheriff's office, told commissioners that the Improving Adult and Youth Stabilization and Community Reentry Program has a maximum award of "$825,000 over 2 years" and that the Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program has a maximum award of "$833,000." Chris said both grants are highly competitive, would not require a county match and would be used primarily to contract for peer recovery coaches and mental-health services in the jail. Commissioner moved to approve the applications; Brad Jackson seconded and the motion passed with Commissioners recording ayes.
Emergency Management Director Chip Shooter asked the board to authorize contracting with Christopher B. Burke Engineering to update the county's multi-hazard mitigation plan. Shooter said the work would be paid for from an existing hazard mitigation grant that has already been approved and budgeted. Brad Jackson moved to approve the agreement; the board voted unanimously in favor.
Gail Chapman requested permission to buy a second vehicle for the assessor's office, citing rising field workloads tied to growth in building permits: she said the office has received "331 new building permits" so far this year and estimated an increase of about 25 percent compared with prior levels. Chapman said the purchase would be charged to the sales disclosure fund, a restricted-use fund that covers sales-disclosure inspections and related expenses. Commissioners approved the purchase and left the choice between new and used to the department head's discretion.
The board also adopted a resolution, read by County Attorney Ormsby, to amend and restate Section 4.1 (vacation) and to amend Section 4.4 (personal paid leave) of the county employee handbook. Among the changes, new hires will begin accruing personal leave in their second month of continuous employment rather than in the seventh month. The resolution was approved by roll call; the county scheduled a department-head meeting and HR will distribute details to employees.
On capital work, County Administrator Marsha McSharer presented a $20,528 change order for justice building renovations (ceiling grid, lighting and four roller shades) and recommended awarding the annual mowing contract to Turf Master, whose quote was $15,076. Commissioners approved both items in separate motions.
The measures passed by recorded voice vote with Commissioners indicating "aye" for each motion. The board closed by scheduling the next regular meeting for April 23.
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