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Molly, the shelter’s director, told commissioners that a hot‑water heater that supplies kennel sanitation and floor heating ruptured and required immediate replacement to avoid a shutdown. She said the repair was an emergent expense and that the payment will come from a restricted animal‑shelter fund — not from general tax dollars. The commissioners moved to approve payment to Fredericks (the vendor who performed the emergency work); a motion and second were recorded and the board approved the payment by voice vote.

Molly also reported on additional maintenance needs at the shelter’s HVAC units: one unit serving isolation areas and several rooms required a replacement element or retrofit. Molly presented two price points: an $8,500 price for a replacement part for the existing Lennox system, and a larger $65,800 estimate for a full new unit including installation. County staff suggested seeking two additional quotes and checking whether a heat‑pump is required, which could affect cost. Commissioners asked staff to obtain at least two more bids before approval of major HVAC work.

Animal‑welfare ordinance: Charlie Balmester, a member of the county animal welfare board, presented a proposed county ordinance the board has worked on for more than a year. Balmester recommended changing the ordinance’s definition of “animal control officer” to include law‑enforcement officers or a designee to ensure enforcement authority, because the county currently does not have a dedicated animal control officer. He also asked the county to clarify who pays for euthanization and cremation when the board deems an animal dangerous after due process; Balmester said past incidents have left the shelter or individual staff absorbing those costs.

County staff and commissioners discussed state requirements for designating animal officers and the shelter board’s proposed plan to set aside a line item from its existing $5,000 allotment to cover emergency euthanasia/cremation costs. The board agreed to send minor wording changes to partner municipalities and to continue discussions with law enforcement to ensure enforcement and training arrangements are clear before final adoption.

Why it matters: commissioners authorized emergency repairs to keep the shelter operational and affirmed restricted‑fund usage for those repairs. The ordinance debate raises enforcement, training and liability questions that affect public safety and shelter operations.

Next steps: Fredericks will be paid from the restricted shelter fund; county staff will obtain additional HVAC quotes before approving larger expenditures. The animal‑welfare board will revise ordinance wording to allow designation of law‑enforcement designees and will consult local law enforcement and health department staff about enforcement and funding details.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","05. 05. 2025 Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners approved payment for emergency shelter repairs from a restricted shelter fund and heard a year‑and‑a‑half review of a proposed county animal‑welfare ordinance that raised enforcement and funding questions.","taxTitle","taxId",70790,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6569079,"OhioFoundry urges county to stripe industrial park road, modernize sign and boost promotions",175,134000,309000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192638-9e3fbe2dad0503d563fb5e5b1cfcdcc6&start=134&end=309","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192638-9e3fbe2dad0503d563fb5e5b1cfcdcc6/thumbnail_134000.jpg","/articles/6569079/Perry-County/Indiana/OhioFoundry-urges-county-to-stripe-industrial-park-road-modernize-sign-and-boost-promotions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569079-3f1dadef09fad5e705d4063cd632db3a/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447828&Signature=CT~6Tdj~qP4EPc8RPrDCKzCW6yil7g2Mtdiw7HgFHKYf1ICLwXf~qfTLMDjvzNuhownXGFFYX36lG7a2rX3HORlY1zKPiWw~lc2X905dQ90NpHXqfmYkwEwrgvrPhltqr1wFdMRDbwnK6NC4HxS6f6UrcJzpUr4dXfeYac4t5JFrRZk9J3GmhsE-51WKwfz3duPW-HLbZLCt70GfeFbRUVf1LRWZUNUI4lRO9yZdE0tsXLkKXUeHcnPyRVeSqndIQUGgBOps2xE4Ypj3fBD0Pgd4~ap-neMRgubZ9hXk9ZgHleByj7FZYMeNPmm~yN-xYXvhX5sDUJ~swt7zNfu38Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Gary Greibel, owner of OhioFoundry, told the Perry County commissioners he has repeatedly pressed for safety and wayfinding improvements at the county industrial park and asked what steps the county is taking to promote the park for business recruitment.

Greibel said the pavement markings on the road in front of the industrial park have been delayed since he first raised the issue in July 2024. He said an initial quote of about $1,000 rose to $3,000 and that local truck drivers and employees have complained about visibility after heavy winter plowing. Steve from the highway department told Greibel the county expects to get a striping contractor in to mark the lanes and arrows after scheduled paving work is completed within the next two or three months.

Greibel also asked about the industrial‑park sign at the highway, which he said is only partially lit and serves as an approach marker for truck drivers. County staff said they would investigate who currently maintains the sign, whether the interior lighting has been converted to LED and what electrician or vendor could modernize its components.

Business recruitment and visitor services: Greibel said the Perry County Development Corporation had identified the industrial park and another site as state‑viable locations for expansion. He asked what the county is doing to promote those sites and whether grants or highway signage could help attract new employers. Commissioners said Jonathan at RLJ Solutions has been reaching out to local companies and elected leaders; staff agreed to add Greibel to RLJ’s outreach list. Greibel also asked about a staffed visitor center; county staff said the county’s CVB (convention and visitors bureau) has been restructuring and plans to contract for an executive director as an independent contractor to ramp up tourism promotion.

Why it matters: clear striping and signage improve safety and freight access; proactive promotion and coordinated grants or signage can affect the county’s ability to recruit businesses.

What the county said it will do: highway staff will prioritize the striping after paving work finishes, staff will check on sign maintenance and lighting options, and county economic development staff will connect Greibel with RLJ Solutions and the CVB.","Gary Greibel of OhioFoundry asked commissioners to speed striping of the industrial park road, repair and modernize the park sign, and coordinate business recruitment and visitor‑center efforts with county economic development staff and RLJ Solutions.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6569084,"Perry County commissioners approve $398,008.50 community‑crossing appropriation, multiple payrolls and contracts",1931,2644000,4575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3192638-9e3fbe2dad0503d563fb5e5b1cfcdcc6&start=2644&end=4575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3192638-9e3fbe2dad0503d563fb5e5b1cfcdcc6/thumbnail_2644000.jpg","/articles/6569084/Perry-County/Indiana/Perry-County-commissioners-approve-39800850-communitycrossing-appropriation-multiple-payrolls-and-contracts","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6569084-4b4bc5cc937b0163c8985d7051b6a30d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770447828&Signature=DoXJqPjLvTov6GO4uKJYug72VeSH~P~M8~aev0ieroLCEM60AepbCISIcpG7ZyGNbaCijbu~cLOwAQFA9lLjNlUzqb5pOuFDLT13ZZp~UbIs6JZEtcsR82m-gzeoLw9Rv~zeBZA7AhBjNf3exiCY7eNqaLpH15vaeQ6rV9l5B2DtwuS2TVCT7Y6XXdUBBtjKXyJnyUQISnBdcsziWuQKL7sLFEz7dBypJx5lRlspYX~D7aR8bDaHUfc5aYuGk4kOE9TJKwZ0EQ3DKQXC2xdYiO71ZK6j48s202DEHmn8a4nId7CyFg-4B3lysju5sTrZX1PGLhZ3sDLVDt4iM4bwMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Perry County Board of Commissioners voted Tuesday to move forward on a series of budget and operational items, including a $398,008.50 appropriation from Community Crossing funds for road work, renewal of a consulting contract and routine payroll and claims approvals.

The commission voted to transfer the $398,008.50 Community Crossing payment into the proper highway account so the county can pay the contractor for asphalt work; the transfer was presented by the highway representative and approved by voice vote. Commissioners also approved the month’s payroll and withholding dockets and a $432,416.23 accounts‑payable docket during the same session.

Why it matters: the Community Crossing transfer funds local road resurfacing and is the county’s match for a state program; approving the appropriation allows the highway department to pay its contractor on schedule. Routine payroll, withholding and claims approvals keep county operations funded.

More detail: county staff said the Community Crossing funds had arrived recently and needed to be moved into the highway operating account so asphalt contractors could be paid. The board approved multiple payrolls (including a biweekly payroll of $194,302.02 and a May 9 payroll of $192,498.88) and withholding/benefit dockets, as well as health, dental, vision and life insurance claim payments.

The board also accepted a $52,417.62 indirect‑cost reimbursement processed through Dossett Consulting for fiscal 2023 work, and approved a three‑year renewal of the county’s consulting arrangement with that contractor. Commissioners said the arrangement reduced annual cost compared with a single‑year purchase.

Votes at a glance (selected items):
- Transfer/appropriation: $398,008.50 (Community Crossing funds) — motion made and approved by voice vote.
- Fredericks invoice (animal shelter emergency water‑heater repair/replacement) — motion made and approved by voice vote; payment drawn from restricted shelter funds.
- Dossett Consulting: accept $52,417.62 reimbursement (2023 indirect cost) — informational acceptance; motion to renew consulting contract for three years approved by roll/voice vote.
- Accounts payable docket: $432,416.23 — approved by voice vote.
- Payroll and withholding dockets (various dates) — approved by voice vote.

What’s next: staff said the Community Crossing transfer will be posted and the highway department will schedule final contractor payments. County finance staff said they will continue to track edit/earmarked funds and report back to the commission on fund balances.

Sources and evidence: motions and voice votes recorded during the commissioners’ public meeting; the highway representative presented the appropriation request and county finance staff described the fund flows.","At a regular meeting, the Perry County Board of Commissioners voted to accept several budget transfers and routine claims, approved a $398,008.50 Community Crossing appropriation for road work, renewed a consulting contract and cleared payroll and accounts‑payable dockets.","actionData","errors"]

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Perry County animal shelter emergency repairs approved; animal‑welfare ordinance returns for edits

OhioFoundry urges county to stripe industrial park road, modernize sign and boost promotions

Perry County commissioners approve $398,008.50 community‑crossing appropriation, multiple payrolls and contracts