On the agenda: Mount Vernon Commissioners July 7, 2026 290.5 KB — DATA CENTER (Jul 7)

POSEY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS TUESDAY, JULY 7, 2026

ularly scheduled meeting at the Hovey House, 330
July 7, 2026. Commissioners Bill Collins, Eric
ance. Auditor Maegen Greenwell and County

The Board of Commissioners met at a reg
Walnut Street, in Mt. Vernon on Tuesday,
Koester, and Greg Newman were in attend:
Attorney Joe Harrison were also in attendance.

Deacon Mark McDonald led the Commissioners in prayer.

MINUTES
G. Newman made a motion to approve the minutes from June 16, 2026; E. Koe

The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.
CLERK’S REPORT

E, Koester made a motion to approve the May Clerk’s report as presented; G. Newman

seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.
TREASURERS REPORT

G. Newman made a motion to approve the May Treasurer’s report,

seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.
CLAIMS

E, Koester made a motion to approve the claims as presente
carried with a vote of 3-0.

POSEYVILLE BUILDING COMMISSIONER DISCUSSION
G. Newman made a motion to table this subject until the next meeting; E. Koester seconded. The
motion carried with a vote of 3-0.

ster seconded.

E. Koester G. Newman

d; G. Newman seconded. The motion

COURTHOUSE EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENT- WINDOW UPDATE

B. Collins stated the Commissioners have already approved of this project but had a question

about the windows. B. Collins stated he requested the contractor provide a quote for vinyl
windows instead of wood to compare the cost savings. B. Collins stated the contractor came back
with $112,600.00 savings if vinyl windows were chosen, but Hafer suggested the County stick

with the original wood windows as quoted. G. Newman made a motion to stick with the
recommendation of the consul otion was carried with a vote of

Jtant; E. Koester seconded. The m
3-0.
CORPORATE DESIGN QUOTE
Auditor Maegen Greenwell stated that this quote is for the moving of offices in the Coliseum so
new carpet can be installed. M. Greenwell stated that after the carpet is installed the movers will

then move the items back into the offices, B. Collins stated that the quote is $49,350 B. Collins
made a motion to approve the quote for Corporate Design as presented. G. Newman seconded.

The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.

INDIAN MOUNDS RAILROAD CROSSING
B. Collins stated that this letter.will request that Evansville Western Railway put up stop signs at
the crossing at Indian Mounds Road. Highway Foreman Jeff Toelle stated that the Highway

Department has placed railroad crossing signs at this location.

G. Newman made a motion to approve the letter as presented; E. Koester seconded. The motion
carried with a vote of 3-0.

COVERED BRIDGE CERTIFICATION FORM
Auditor Maegen Greenwell presented a form from the State to be signed, verifying we have no
covered bridges. E. Koester made a motion to approve the covered bridge certification. G.
Newman seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.

SJCA TASK ORDER-SERVICE AGREEMENT
Jeff Toelle, Posey County Highway Department requested the Commissioners sign the
agreement with SJCA for the PASER Task Force Agreement. J. Toelle stated this is a two-year
agreement for $63,400.00. B. Collins made a motion to approve the agreement as presented; E.
Koester seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.

DUMP TRUCK SETTLEMENT AGREEMENT
J. Toelle stated the settlement agreement received from the insurance company in regards to the
dump truck that was hit was $17,000.00 if the insurance takes the truck or $15,464.00 if the
County keeps the truck. J. Toelle is requesting to keep the truck for spare parts. G. Newman
made a motion to accept the settlement and the County keeping the totaled truck; E. Koester
seconded. The motion was carried with a vote of 3-0.

SOIL AND WATER GRANT APPLICATION
Auditor Maegen Greenwell informed the Commissioners that a request for a letter of support for
a grant application for Soil and Water had been forwarded to her.
E. Koester made a motion to sign the letter of support as presented; G. Newman seconded. The
motion carried with a vote 3-0.

SRO CONTRACT

Sheriff Tom Latham presented a contract for the 2026/2027 school resource officer for the MSD
of North Posey. B. Collins stated the contract is the same as last year with updated dates.
Attorney Joe Harrison stated there are two agreements. Sheriff Latham confirmed that yes one
agreement is for the School District and the other contract is for Charles Carter, he is the 1099
SRO officer. T. Latham stated Carter has done great things for the program. G. Newman made a
motion to approve the SRO agreement with MSD of North Posey, and the contract with Charles
Carter. E. Koester seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.

JAIL BASEMENT FLOODING UPDATE
B. Collins questioned about the flooding of the basement of the jail. T. Latham stated that the
basement had been patched and an alarm has been placed on the sump pump.

BUCKEYE PARTNERS PIPELINE CONDITIONAL LETTER
B. Collins stated the Commissioners have been presented with a conditional letter of approval in
regards to the Western Bypass. B. Collins stated the outlines some restrictions and some right-of-
way requirements but in general the company is ok with the bypass being built over the pipeline.
E. Koester made a motion to approve the letter. G. Newman seconded. The motion carried with a
vote of 3-0.

BOARD APPOINTMENTS- ABC & JAIL
B. Collins made a motion to table the Board Appointments until the next meeting on July 21";
E. Koester seconded. The motion carried with a vote of 3-0.

FUEL BIDS
B. Collins stated that when bids were sent out one of the requirements was for the company to
have gas cards for the Sheriff's Office to use, after the Commissioners accepted the bid from
Wabash Fuel, they later learned Wabash Fuel does not offer gas cards.
B. Collins made a motion for a letter to be sent to Wabash Fuel, requesting they provide gas
cards in ten days or the Commissioners will need to cancel the agreement; E. Koester seconded.
The motion was carried with a vote of 3-0.

WILLOW TREE

G. Newman introduced Kim Delany, president of Willow Tree of Posey County. Ms. Delany
stated that willow tree is losing 33% to their funding due to a loss of federal funding. Ms. Delany
stated they are the only safe housing in Posey County for people in need of support and a safe
place to stay for victims of domestic violence or sexual assault. Ms. Delancy stated they
currently have a duplex to serve families, but they will be 30,000 dollars short per year with this
loss of funding. B. Collins stated any funding would have to be approved by council, but he
agrees this is a worthy cause. G. Newman made a motion to request Council to appropriate
$32,000.00 to support Willow Tree in 2027. E. Koester seconded. The motion carried with a vote
of 3-0.

FIRE STEERING COMMITTEE
G. Newman updated the Commissioners on the Fire Chiefs Association. The local volunteer fire
departments have been having manpower issues and recently invited elected officials to their
meetings to further discuss. G. Newman stated that steering committee has been formed and it
consists of sixteen members from various roles throughout the County. G. Newman stated there
are consulting fees for a study being done on manpower and other issues and he believes the
Commissioners should request an additional to help cover these costs.

KAY KILGORE CLERK OF THE YEAR
B. Collins recognized Kay Kilgore as Clerk of the Year and thanked her for her years of service.

DEPARTMENT UPDATES
Jamie Bradford, Posey County Dispatch Director informed the Commissioners the New Harmony
site was damaged in the storm last Saturday. Mrs. Bradford stated that she has a meeting for a
generator scheduled for tomorrow.

Paul Micheletti, EMS Director, informed the Commissioners he has lost three medics and one
EMT to Evansville Fire, but he has hired two employees with a third in training leaving one open
shift. Mr. Micheletti presented an update on the Grow Indiana Grant. Mr. Micheletti stated the
grant will allow for one additional employee with vehicle and equipment and will be in the amount
of $608,000.00 over two years.

June EMS Report

269 Request

$110,923.97

Carrie Thompson, EMA director, updated the Commissioners on the ongoing Wadesville siren
issue. Mrs. Thompson stated the application for backup generators has been submitted. Mrs.
Thompson informed the Commissioner she is expecting to hear an update on the Grant application
she submitted a year ago for four more sirens. Mrs. Thompson informed the Commissioners that
an enclosed Trailor at the tower site was damaged, but Black’s Towing has repaired the trailer.
Mrs. Thompson stated Rave Alert is up and running.

Posey County Sheriff Tom Latham provided the following housing report:
16 DOC

15 Vanderburgh County

94 Posey County

125 Total

$27,880.00 income from Vanderburgh County

DATA CENTER
The following people spoke on their concerns in regard to Date Centers in Posey County.

Kenny Tillman

Jo Adams 1610 Red Leaf Drive
Kristen Tromley 4301 Joyce Lane
Mary Lee Downen Road

John Heart 9200 Downen Road
Theresa Downen Road

John Roy 4481 Roy Road
David Esche Robinson Township
Thomas Claude 10500 E. Copperline Road
Steve Adams 1610 Red Leaf Drive
Carol Schmidt 10917 Boberg Road

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Bill Collins

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Eric Koester

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