Rush County Commissioners Tom Barnes, Marvin Cole and Ken Masters met for the final time of 2008 Monday. The county leaders finished up a number of issues that needed their immediate attention.
County highway superintendent Jerry Sitton unveiled a proposal to make improvements to CR 800E south of Glenwood.
Concerned property owner and Glenwood resident Chris Ripberger recently approached the commissioners and asked if anything could be done to realign a curve south of SR 44 on CR 800E near CR 75S. Ripberger owns farmland in close proximity to the curve and said an increase in the number of accidents in the area has caused damage not only to vehicles but also to crops in his fields in recent years.
Sitton said if the county is given permission to expand its right-of-way in the area the project could possibly be completed for roughly $150,000. Sitton indicated that his department could do the majority of the work with the exception of laying the asphalt.
According to Sitton, the county would need to acquire a little more than one acre of property in order to make the improvement.
No action was taken on the matter and it will be revisited at a future meeting.
In other matters, EMA coordinator Mike Ooley informed the commissioners that the Rush County EMA purchased a vehicle from RushShelby Energy for $1. According to Ooley, the vehicle marked the third time that the energy company has made a substantial contribution to the Rush County EMA this year.
Earlier this year the company donated a power generator and made a $4,100 monetary contribution that facilitated upgrades to the mobile command center.
“The generator alone would have cost in the neighborhood of $25,000 if the county would have had to purchase it. The grant money also assisted the EMA, and now the vehicle. RushShelby has been a big supporter of the EMA,” Ooley said.
Those comments were echoed by commissioner Barnes.
“We are very appreciative of all their help. There are a lot of things we would not have or be in a position to get without their help,” he said.
On behalf of the Milroy ECDC, Dr. Rob Jackman and Scott Bailey from INDOT explained that the Milroy light project portion of the INDOT road improvement project in the rural community cost less than expected.
In 2008 — through a Federal Transportation Enhancement Grant and independent fundraising — the town purchased more than 30 street lights at a substantial savings over current prices. At that time the estimate for installation of the lights was $27,500; the actual cost for installing them was $15,710.20, a savings of nearly $12,000.
No county tax dollars were used for the lighting project.
Jackman and Bailey were at Monday’s meeting to get paperwork signed by the county leaders for the Milroy Street Light Committee to gain reimbursement funding from monies already awarded on the lighting project.
In a final matter, the county leaders approved changes to the comprehensive zoning ordinance.
When the ordinance was passed in the fall of 2007, it was determined that a year later those responsible for the plan along with county leaders would revisit the plan and make necessary adjustments as needed.
“We have done what we said we were going to do. We have made what we feel are necessary changes to better the plan,” Barnes said.
The Carthage Town Board approved the changes during its December meeting and Glenwood will render their decision at a future meeting.
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 commissioners wrap up 2008
- 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
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
Raw Video: Fight Erupts in Ukrainian Parliament
Texan Ranchers Remain Wary of Drought
Raw Video: Soldiers Plant Flags at Arlington
Police: Man Arrested in Etan Patz Disappearance
NYC Protests: the Revolution Will Be Scripted
Chicago U.S. Attorney Fitzgerald Resigns
