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- Consent agenda: Approved (mover: Councilman Murray; second: Councilman Richard). No discussion recorded.

- Superior Court 3 salary statement: Approved conversion of the 4D commissioner position from part time to full time with an interim salary of approximately $101,773 (mover: Councilman Murray; second: Councilwoman Vernon).

- Coroner’s office salary statement and deputy per‑case increase: Approved reclassification of a deputy coroner/office manager from a commensurate level to a higher classification and approved raising deputy per‑case pay from $125 to $150; subsequent general fund appropriation of $3,763 was approved to cover the change (mover: Councilwoman Vernon; second: Councilman Murray).

- Community Corrections donation fund (Fund 41‑24): Approved appropriation of $100 to cover supplies for a training event (mover: Councilman Murray; second: Councilwoman Vernon).

- Health Department donation fund (Fund 41‑18): Approved appropriation of $6,500 for volunteer feeding and community baby shower partnerships (mover: Councilman Murray; second: Councilman Carson).

- Sheriff user fee fund (Fund 25‑75): Approved appropriation of $2,550 to cover a training that had not been encumbered (mover: Councilman Murray; second: Councilwoman Vernon).

- Commissioner’s office salary statement and appropriation: Approved reclassification of the office manager from a comm 3 to comm 4 and a general fund appropriation of $1,611 to cover the change (mover: Councilwoman Vernon; second: Councilman Murray).

- Opioid restricted fund (Fund 12‑37): Approved appropriation of $260,800, to be placed into grants and support for agencies selected by the Community Opioid Response Committee; motion amended on the floor to consolidate food, supplies and vehicle repair allocations into grants and support (mover: Councilwoman Vernon; second: Councilman Murray).

- Opioid unrestricted fund (Fund 12‑38): Approved appropriation of $260,000 to be awarded to agencies through the county’s granting process; a committee will meet April 17 to review agency applications (mover: Councilwoman Vernon; second: Councilman Murray).

- Recorder’s office salary and position reclassifications: Approved reclassification of a UCC supervisory data specialist to document processing analysis comm 3 and a data entry position to comm 3; also approved Recorder records perpetuation fund appropriation as presented (mover: Councilman Murray; second: Councilman Carson).

- Superior Court 6 appropriation: Approved appropriation of $30,000 to cover interpreter services across courts (see separate article for detailed discussion).

Each motion passed on a voice vote; recorded roll-call tallies were not given in the public transcript. Several items, including the 4D commissioner and Superior Court 6 interpreter needs, included more extensive discussion and will be revisited in budget planning and grant‑tracking work during the coming months.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","County Council Tippecanoe County, Indiana","oneSentenceSummary","The Tippecanoe County Council approved salary statements, appropriations and fund transfers on March 11; this roundup lists each motion and the council’s recorded outcome.","taxTitle","Tippecanoe County, Indiana","taxId",5747,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285227,"Council approves moving Superior Court 3’s Title 4D commissioner from part‑time to full‑time; salary set at roughly $101,773",132,202000,334000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2574177-4f872d05bbaff61fd1352134b403268e&start=202&end=334","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2574177-4f872d05bbaff61fd1352134b403268e/thumbnail_202000.jpg","/articles/6285227/Tippecanoe-County/Indiana/Council-approves-moving-Superior-Court-3s-Title-4D-commissioner-from-parttime-to-fulltime-salary-set-at-roughly-101773","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285227-f32b592405b5d6632b5c6f7169835c8d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149057&Signature=eIIu4s5q7A0EeDvl4e-zvo187S21sy-NQDr2FvstL3ltEcNCHkv-RRIAklivUaVXdwzAXG3agcgrcubbED6LiLaJUTIUWSMXAYD5TLKe5I7L3l7JBdvw5G-BcT~OYotVGw-o75d~Eja9QfcKF3p8dkMu55P8kwcqqPa0-k8ygeJPrhsdVvHY6Jrk300K8zPOR4FMtFFANRr-nIQRFAgEfPEcFUzj6sMTZIwEsFifKgY4w4vq6eTFjQjMlMU1zhIytrpjUrCjb3oCpr2NNImivXCryCfSfgNldaYl6l2ISTYjCYr~jdSy6tbI4UQ92Bm-stlAWkx9NAFPhT53vB8CMQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tippecanoe County Council on March 11 approved a salary statement to convert the Superior Court 3 4D commissioner position from part time to full time and set a recommended salary of approximately $101,773 effective July 1.

For the record, Judge Graham, who spoke for Superior Court 3, explained that the personnel committee had recommended the change and that the position would have duties comparable to a magistrate. “The full time 4 d position is, in essence, a magistrate position, but is completely county funded,” Judge Graham said, and he asked the council to consider whether a higher salary should be set to align with judicial officers in similarly populated counties.

Mandy Guzman, the current part‑time 4D commissioner, told the council she has served in the role about four years and provided a handout comparing salaries in other Indiana counties. She explained that elected judges in Indiana make about $183,000 by statute and that magistrates are statutorily paid 80% of that amount; Guzman said the proposed $101,773 would be about 69% of a magistrate’s salary while noting other counties pay higher amounts. “I would propose that this council consider the salary, the salary, a salary increase, based on some of the information that's presented in this handout,” Guzman said.

Council members asked whether the position had gone through the WES/WISC classification and about the portion of the salary reimbursed by federal Title IV‑D funds. Staff confirmed the position had been assessed and that some reimbursements are received through Title IV‑D programs, meaning the county does not fund the entire salary out of general funds.

Several council members said it was prudent to approve the personnel committee’s recommendation now and revisit salary levels during the budget process. One council member said, “I do understand the 40 is also reimbursable, so there's some things there that, are unique to the position. Obviously, I fully support moving to full time.” The council approved the salary statement by voice vote.

Councilors recorded that they would discuss a higher percentage (for example 70% of judge pay) during budget deliberations; Guzman said a 70% figure would put the salary closer to $128,000. The motion to convert the position and set the interim salary passed by voice vote; council members directed staff to consider the higher-compensation request in upcoming budget conversations.","The Tippecanoe County Council approved converting the Superior Court 3 4D commissioner position from part time to full time effective July 1 and approved a salary recommendation of about $101,773; the commissioner and judge asked the council to consider a higher pay rate later in the budget cycle.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6285231,"County Council approves $30,000 to cover rising court interpreter costs",142,1504000,1646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2574177-4f872d05bbaff61fd1352134b403268e&start=1504&end=1646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2574177-4f872d05bbaff61fd1352134b403268e/thumbnail_1504000.jpg","/articles/6285231/Tippecanoe-County/Indiana/County-Council-approves-30000-to-cover-rising-court-interpreter-costs","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6285231-3d62dc069eaa4f34168f9a87455c6771/orig.mp4?Expires=1771149057&Signature=TpwL0X-cnATmU41aIkRlcUhkBBXLo1mp9aZMHJvVgj-v3kWHI1O7xblxoJDVr0LMD8lx8vvcdi-xu6RkBiIGBCbEOENRhlIkdWzjtfxBOdgEkpOtoUeo5~fkNQdbpzJeSTyBM5OgZfTKYCrGJ4tqasvqcceiiyQQcEzlgR3JZqPZFDsZZn5EYdL8K3yinVBZeajChvJFQRf6Yd5bQbviHK0Fbz0XbOmScW0RLDSgIu3Jm-V1N4b6YA3O2Nw7EvVqME9SNQ1IzOLvHSxImZ9xdGaoEsA92BkfULHB8uVL0k6OLU5OfW6qyp8FwJF3yi6pAF5s5brOhvYvj6gWjnpD9g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Tippecanoe County Council voted March 11 to approve a $30,000 appropriation to cover interpreter and language-access services used by the county’s courts.

Judge Morrissey, who identified himself as the judge of Superior Court 6 and supervising judge for the county courts, told the council the courts are using interpreters far more often than in prior years and face both large back bills and steady monthly costs. “As we speak right now, we've got a bill for $18,939,” he said, and added the courts spend “about $2,500 to 3,000 each month on interpreters.”

The request followed an explanation that a $10,000 state grant ran from June 2024 to June 2025 and that the county had previously provided $15,000 for the calendar year. Morrissey said those funds were partly spent and that, after a recent invoice, the courts were about $8,210 in deficit without additional county support. He also described how language needs have broadened beyond Spanish to include Burmese, Haitian Creole, Indian languages and sign language, and noted some hearings can require multiple sign-language interpreters when parents and children are all hearing-impaired.

Council members asked about the status of pending state grant requests and whether technology alternatives had been considered. Morrissey said an emergency state grant request was submitted “about 30 to 60 days ago” and that a routine grant application will be filed in April; he said there is no guarantee of state funding. On technology, he said limited options exist: a “landline” interpretation line can be used for some informal hearings but it is not a substitute for in‑person interpreters or appropriate for sign language.

Council members moved and seconded the appropriation and the motion passed following the council’s voice vote.

The appropriation covers interpreting services used by all eight superior courts and two magistrates; Morrissey said the $30,000 should reduce the current deficit and help cover monthly costs but that the courts may request additional funding later in the year if state grants do not materialize.

Morrissey said the courts are pursuing multiple avenues for support, including the pending emergency grant request and a scheduled April grant application, and council members indicated they would revisit the matter during upcoming budget discussions if needed.","Tippecanoe County Council on March 11 approved a $30,000 appropriation to cover interpreter costs across the county’s eight courts and two magistrates after judges and court staff described rising demand, new languages and large outstanding bills.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Tippecanoe County Council actions, March 11

Council approves moving Superior Court 3’s Title 4D commissioner from part‑time to full‑time; salary set at roughly $101,773

County Council approves $30,000 to cover rising court interpreter costs