FRANK DENZLER
Republican Staff Writer
Monday’s meeting of the Rush County Commissioners found the county leaders dealing with a variety of issues.
Chamber of Commerce Director Pam Leisure informed the trio of Tom Barnes, Marvin Cole and Ken Masters, that the Indiana Association of United Way currently has made funds available for disaster relief. The funds are being made available in the wake of a rash of storms that struck the state in June. According to Leisure, the $100,000 grants were made available June 30 and are considered the first phase.
The funds are earmarked for planning phase of the cleanup,” Leisure said.
In other news Leisure indicated that the building that formally housed the Salvation Army in the 100 block of North Main Street recently was sold and it is anticipated the location will be the home of a new business in the near future. The type of business was not disclosed at Monday’s meeting.
In other matters, Ramona Wilkinson, speaking on behalf of the Rush Fest, gained permission to use the lower level of the courthouse during the one-day fall event that will be held Oct. 3. The Arts Council requested that the first floor of the courthouse be used to show art work.
Next to speak was Area Plan Director Bill Todd. Todd informed the commissioners that the crew that in recent weeks has been cleaning the county owned property in Manilla on Cross Street has for all apparent purposes abandoned the project.
After signing a wavier with the county releasing Rush County from liability nearly four weeks earlier, the crew was cleaning the site of the former Manilla Elevator with their only compensation the money they obtained from the scrap metal they recovered. According to Todd, no progress has been made in nearly seven days.
“It appears they have abandoned the cleanup process,” Todd said.
As a safety and health concern, the county leaders are seeking to clean the property on Cross Street.
In a final matter, and acting on a recommendation by the county insurance committee, comprised of county employees, the commissioners voted to renew a insurance plan with the current provider. The new policy will reflect roughly a 10 percent increase to the cost of the employee.
According to committee member Jerry Sitton, although a 10 percent increase passed on to employees’ for coverage may sound high, when put into the perspective that the National average of many increases passed on to employees for insurance coverage is believed to be between 18 percent to 30 percent - the 10 percent increase to the county employees is considered the best alternative.
Frank Denzler can be contacted at (765) 932-2222 ext. 106 or via e-mail at frank.denzler@rushvillerepublican.com. To add a comment to this story visit our Web site at www.rushvillerepublican.com.
News
County commissioner news
- News
-
-
RCCF Education Fund Grants awarded
The Rush County Education Fund Grants Committee recently met to review grant applications for the 2012 grant cycle and to make their recommendations to the Rush County Community Foundation's Board of Directors.
-
Commissioners hear of feasibility study
The Rush County Commissioners met earlier this week and heard a report regarding a feasibility study currently underway regarding the city possibly running an ambulance service out of the Rushville Fire Department.
-
Pool open
Waggener Community Pool will be open from noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The pool will be closed Monday and Tuesday and then open again Wednesday as was originally scheduled. Information: 932-7100.
-
Farmers Market
The Rush County Farmers and Artisans Market kicks off the 2012 season at 9 a.m. Saturday in the 100 block of East Third Street in downtown Rushville!
-
Good Samaritan recognized for heroic efforts
The lives of three complete strangers became intertwined the morning of Oct. 25, 2011.
-
Lion Project showing community pride
If you've been paying attention, you'll have noticed that new concrete lions are showing up all over town.
-
Waggener Pool opening Saturday and Sunday
In an update to this story, the City announced plans today to open Waggener Community Pool earlier than originally planned due to expected high temperatures over Memorial Weekend. Mayor Mike Pavey has asked that the pool be open this coming Saturday and Sunday. Hours will be noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 6 p.m. Sunday. The pool will be closed on Monday for Memorial Day and Tuesday, and open again Wednesday, May 30, as was originally scheduled.
-
Why do young white women risk cancer to be tan?
A CDC report out this month found that nearly one in three white women aged 18 to 25 had used a tanning booth in the previous year. White women aged 18 to 21 went the most often, averaging 27.6 sessions per year—that’s over two sessions per month—while nearly 70 percent said they had gone at least 10 times in the last year.
-
Collision lands driver in Indy trauma center
A Milroy woman sustained serious injuries in a single vehicle accident on SR 244 west of Milroy that was reported shortly after 1 p.m. Monday.
-
Todd resigns
Bill Todd (center) is pictured during a recent meeting of the Rush County Commissioners at which he formally announced that he had turned in his resignation as the Rush County Area Plan Director. Todd has served in the capacity of APC director since 1998.
- More News Headlines
-
RCCF Education Fund Grants awarded
Vatican in Chaos After Butler Arrested for Leaks
Jimmy Carter Endorses Egypt's Election Results
Biden Addresses West Point Graduating Class
Dozens of Children Killed in New Syria Attack
Raw Video: Activists Allege Massacre in Syria
NJ Man Charged With Murder in Death of Patz
Support, Fun for Kids of Fallen Soldiers at Camp
Fugitive Penguin Caught, Returned to Aquarium
50 Years Later, Underground Fire Still Burning
Light Show Transforms Sydney Opera House
Raw Video: Unruly Passenger Restrained in Miami
Raw Video: Robber Uses Drive-thru Window
Raw Video: Dragon Arrives at Space Station
Calif.'s Coronado Named Nation's Best Beach
CEO Salaries Become Sore Issue in Labor Disputes
