On the agenda: Mount Vernon Commissioners August 18, 2026 190.6 KB — DATA CENTER (Aug 18)
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POSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, AUGUST 18TH, 2026
The Board of Commissioners met at a regularly scheduled meeting at the Hovey House, 330
Walnut Street, in Mt. Vernon on Tuesday, August 18, 2026. Commissioners Bill Collins, Eric
Koester, and Greg Newman were in attendance. Auditor Maegen Greenwell and County
Attorney Joe Harrison were also in attendance.
Pastor Jim Allen led the Commissioners in prayer.
MINUTES
E. Koester made a motion to approve the minutes from August 4, 2026; G. Newman seconded.
The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.
CLAIMS
G. Newman made a motion to approve the claims as presented; E. Koester seconded. The motion
carried with a vote of 3-0.
BIDS FOR COURT HOUSE CHILLER
B. Collins made a motion to accept the bid from Haas Mechanical based on the
recommendations from Hafer for a total of $263,600.; G. Newman Seconded. The motion carried
with a vote of 3-0.
BRIDGE BIDS
B. Collins opened the following bids for Bridge 169 and Highschool Rd. Bids:
Chastain Excavating- $528,555.32
Russell’s Excavating- $534,413.73
Blankenburger Brothers- $519,750.00
Jeff Tolle Posey County Highway Department would like to recommend the lowest bid. G.
Newman made a motion to accept the bid from Blankenburger Brothers.; E. Koester seconded.
The motion carried with a vote of 3-0
SPEED LIMIT
E.Koester made a motion to wave second reading and accept the ordinance for a speed limit
amendment to 30mph on Posey County Line Rd. as written by Attorney Joe Harrison.; G.
Newman seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.
GIS WITH REQUEST
Auditor Maegen Greenwell presented a request from the Southwest League of Women voters to
have voting district data information from GIS. G. Newman made a motion to accept the request.
E. Koester seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.
JAIL BIDS
Sheriff Tom Latham presented the following quotes.
Siemers Glass replacement of glass in the control room $1,219
BMWC to add a 2-inch line to Sump Pump in the basement and add an alarm to notify jail staff
if the pump has failed. $11,720
BMWC Ceiling Tile replacement of damaged tiles. $13,832.07
EVAPR Contract Renewal for generator maintenance $3,275
G. Newman made a motion to approve contract on quotes discussed pending approval from
council for the additional.; E. Koester seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.
SAS Jail Cameras repair or replace switches throughout the jail $7,070 B. Collins made a motion
to approve the replacement of jail camera switches on an emergency basis; E. Koester seconded
the motion carried with a vote 3-0.
DUTY WEAPON
Sheriff Tom Latham asked the commissioners that upon his retirement if he could retain his duty
weapon. G. Newman made a motion to authorize Sheriff Tom Latham to retain his duty weapon
upon retirement.; E. Koester seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.
LETTER OF SUPPPORT EMPO
B. Collins presented a letter of support for EMPO. E. Koester made a motion to approve the
letter of support for EMPO.; G. Newman Seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.
EMS RURAL HEALTH GRANT
Paul Micheletti, Posey County EMS Director advised the Commissioners that EMS was awarded
a grant $390,176.30 for the first of a 2-year grant that will further support the Community
Paramedic. Mr. Micheletti also advised the Commissioners that this grant will allow EMS to hire
an additional Community Paramedic. Mr. Micheletti stated this grant will require him to
complete quarterly & monthly reporting. Mr. Micheletti also stated this grant will cover one
additional person, benefits, supplies, vehicle & fuel. Mr. Micheletti states that he plans to present
this grant to Council at their September meeting to discuss salary of this additional person. Mr.
Micheletti also states that this is a five-year grant, but he must reapply for years 3,4, & 5. Year
one will be for the remainder of 2026 and year two will start January 1, 2027, through December
2027, Mr. Micheletti states that he will reapply in the fall for 2027 for year 3 of the grant which
will be 2028 calendar year. Commissioner B. Collins encouraged Mr. Micheletti to make sure
the candidate was aware that the job is contingent on renewal of the grant. Mr. Micheletti
acknowledged and states he will make any potential candidates aware.
HIBRATER/PFIESTER RD
E. Koester presented the findings and recommendations from Posey County Highway Forman
Clem Goebel. E. Koester made a motion to have Attorney Joe Harrison draft an ordinance
making this intersection a four-way stop.; G. Newman seconded. The motion carried with a vote
of 3-0
DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Sheriff Tom Latham gave the following housing report:
96 Posey County Inmates
15 DOC Inmates
17 Vanderburgh County Inmates
128 total inmates
Paul Micheletti, Posey County EMS Director, gave the following report for July:
282- Requests
191- Transports
$99,996.53
Vicki Peerman Posey County Treasurer informed the Commissioners that the 2026 Tax Sale is
set for August 31, 2026, 10A.M. at the Hovey House. The Treasurer’s office currently has 131
parcels that are qualified for sale.
Posey County Auditor Maegen Greenwell updated the Commissioners on the schedule of the
coliseum flooring replacement.
DATA CENTER
The following people spoke about their concerns regarding Data Centers in Posey County.
Judge Craig Goedde addressed the commissioners thanking them for their service to Posey County
and the citizens. Mr. Goedde also asked the Commissioners to take the potential Data Center under
advisement.
Justin Griner, 8631 Waterford Dr. Mt. Vernon, and Legal director at Mead Johnson Nutrition,
addressed the Commissioners requesting a moratorium.
Kathy Weinzapfel, 6621 Lower Mt. Vernon Rd. addressed the Commissioners requesting a
minimum 2-year moratorium.
Jason Naab, 9650 Upper Mt. Vernon Rd. Evansville, addressed the Commissioners asking for a
moratorium to be put in place.
Kristyn Tromley, 4301 Joyce Lane, Mt. Vernon, asked the Commissioners to consider a 2-year
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