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Health department staff (name not specified in the transcript) said the agreements include a $30,000 memorandum of understanding with the Child Advocacy Center (CAC) for trauma and injury prevention education in schools and mandatory reporting training for adults who care for children; a $60,000 agreement with Infants in Bloom, a newly formed nonprofit that provides in‑home services and follow‑up care for infants born with substance exposure; and a $30,000 contract supporting the Freedom Center’s recovery groups, administered in coordination with Southeast Indiana Transitional Resources.

Staff described standard conditions across the agreements: quarterly reporting to the health department; a requirement that recipient organizations maintain financial records for three years; and a forfeiture/repayment clause if contract terms are not met. The transcript records the statement that the CAC agreement’s statement of work directs “all funding received from Jefferson County Health Department in the amount of $30,000 to use for youth‑based prevention programming intended to bring education and awareness.”

Infants in Bloom: Health staff said Infants in Bloom will operate in Jefferson County and at least one neighboring county and that the health department will house that organization’s vaccines under the state Vaccines for Children (VFC) program because the county already meets VFC requirements.

Freedom Center: The health department said the first Freedom Center payment was reimbursed to the Jefferson House for an earlier expense and that a roughly $13,000 payment planned for July will go directly to the Freedom Center; staff also said an extra $4,000 was added to make the Freedom Center total $30,000. The funding supports group recovery programming intended to reduce recidivism and improve recovery outcomes.

Why it matters: The funds target maternal‑child health, trauma and injury prevention, and substance‑use recovery supports in Jefferson County. Health staff said recipients have provided spreadsheets and data points the department will track to measure how the funding supports core services.

The transcript does not include an explicit recorded vote by the commissioners to approve these specific agreements during this meeting; staff said the agreements had been sent to the county administrator (“Pat”) and that they had not received negative feedback when this report was presented.

Quotes from the meeting included the health staff’s description of contract conditions: “they have to maintain their financials for 3 years, and they have to basically, they they have to report to us on a quarterly basis,” and the CAC statement of work language cited above.

Next steps: Health department staff said they will collect quarterly reports and data spreadsheets from each recipient so the county can track outcomes tied to the Health First funding.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioner's Meeting 4-3-2025","oneSentenceSummary","Jefferson County Health Department staff reported three Health First funding agreements for local organizations: $30,000 to the Child Advocacy Center, $60,000 to Infants in Bloom, and $30,000 to support Freedom Center recovery groups.","taxTitle","Jefferson County, Indiana","taxId",52164,"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},6088397,"Jefferson County commissioners approve resolution designating Catch a Ride to apply for Federal Transit Administration grant",95,77000,172000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2881501-02bcd8b285f6f5f2b6d2608ce2923106&start=77&end=172","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2881501-02bcd8b285f6f5f2b6d2608ce2923106/thumbnail_77000.jpg","/articles/6088397/Jefferson-County/Indiana/Jefferson-County-commissioners-approve-resolution-designating-Catch-a-Ride-to-apply-for-Federal-Transit-Administration-grant","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6088397-f3b6cbb70adf1384ab89854ad606cc04/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180856&Signature=CW5l6SXOqBPgb1Aa34fBM56BHhh7sHM31nG1EhaTwYvlMBvOxW8kXsEsJM18bKqyjlvtMemljuc1ge-xHHen-wZDIW5X2ZG5NhKM28Vns2NAjVpBD63owyZWtaSmZUYJ0kCP9fM-6KWp89hqlqgaCPaGY3xFaie7bYrnxoUE0cUaPXrumWUmFZFCCzjPHPAJYQ1xTvj2YaqXqxOGr43bdKT1XxZN0zofD-S-ww~OpnSomj5G7AWdI17HjEDsBMY7ScJuyrhGSHG8mYWvRAdJiU-Cd-E2qT1hBwTsJckz8~Ip6QMAQzsz85VM8fw7e2HSU89jdLr5GuZBmcUHVxGvjA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jefferson County commissioners voted to approve an authorizing resolution designating Catch a Ride as the organization authorized to apply directly to the Federal Transit Administration for a 2026 competitive transit grant.

The move, approved by motion and voice vote after a short presentation, removes a previous pass‑through arrangement the presenter said had required a third party to be named as grantee. Erin Thomas, identified in the meeting as a Catch a Ride representative, said the change will allow Catch a Ride to “apply directly,” removing the prior role of a historic pass‑through partner and helping to streamline the application process.

Why it matters: county officials and the transit provider said direct application should shorten administrative steps and could make grant management more efficient. Thomas described service features that could be supported by the grant, including a new online prepaid account option so frequent riders can add funds and avoid needing exact change.

Catch a Ride said the 2026 application looks different than in years past because the county will no longer be listed only as a provider under a larger grantee. Thomas also noted a recent marketing grant from the Bethany Legacy Foundation that funded testimonial videos and outreach explaining how to use Catch a Ride.

Action taken: Commissioner (unnamed) moved to approve the authorizing resolution; a second was recorded and commissioners voiced “aye.” The resolution passed by voice vote.

Catch a Ride representatives also said the system is recruiting drivers across six counties and that the new prepaid online account will deduct trip costs from riders’ balances, similar to toll pass systems. No timeline for the FTA application deadline was specified at the meeting.","The county approved an authorizing resolution naming Catch a Ride as the entity allowed to apply directly to the Federal Transit Administration for a 2026 competitive transit grant; Catch a Ride representatives said the change removes a third‑party pass‑through and will streamline applications and service options.",{"_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},6088382,"Votes at a glance: Jefferson County commissioners approve routine minutes, payroll and appointments; accept conflict‑of‑interest forms",1733,34000,1767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2881501-02bcd8b285f6f5f2b6d2608ce2923106&start=34&end=1767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2881501-02bcd8b285f6f5f2b6d2608ce2923106/thumbnail_34000.jpg","/articles/6088382/Jefferson-County/Indiana/Votes-at-a-glance-Jefferson-County-commissioners-approve-routine-minutes-payroll-and-appointments-accept-conflictofinterest-forms","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6088382-697a141b74012c3ac6e7818393e4ac1a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180856&Signature=CmIiAa38fCDnuQG~gV66MOVl-DIkw4o5oMsGNwMYKdhaPKHrKn0mL7Ogl0bj0APHbrLdUEDfT4v3TJ8bFFmqLMmHOjpKYbIaLs57en1U9feCNTKj1ljGvAY6tM8RiQAebGNNEZVonyuUqdz2DUtEaXyV2zULi8N7ZdS4IH7HymF4LEqF5Vg7X2TpztTnPdY6hTPag5af1QdOqB7JCBblX3Xn2k4KoB0kfN3st641eGTx~gijvL8hVIcrdYuR0Gc1IzLdeBmWvIjuvPgMWgnKgey0li6iKTji40qRYVaTlde3oBHb0xrdqAjySov8xlFR2s1lryYEb5Geyk3lmlwgdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jefferson County commissioners took a series of routine and administrative votes at the meeting, including approving minutes, accounts payable and payroll dockets, approving an authorizing resolution designating Catch a Ride to apply for an FTA grant, appointing two volunteers and accepting conflict‑of‑interest disclosures.

Key votes and outcomes recorded in the meeting:

- Minutes: Commissioners moved and seconded approval of the March 20 meeting minutes; the board voiced “aye” and approved the minutes.

- Accounts payable vouchers: A motion to approve the accounts payable vouchers was seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Payroll docket: A motion to approve the payroll docket was seconded and approved by voice vote.

- Catch a Ride resolution: Commissioners approved an authorizing resolution designating Catch a Ride as the entity authorized to apply for the Federal Transit Administration grant (see separate article for details). Motion and second were recorded; commissioners voiced “aye.”

- Appointments: Jane Rosenberger was appointed to the cemetery board to fill a vacancy with a term expiring Dec. 31, 2025. Stephanie Godward was appointed to the Health and Human Relations Commission; the board approved the two appointments in a single motion and voice vote.

- Conflict‑of‑interest disclosures: The board accepted a disclosure from Brett Roberts noting his role as an independent contractor for Dingus Fire Company. The board accepted a disclosure from Commissioner Robert Little about part‑time work for Electrotech; the transcript records an abstention on that second acceptance though it does not name the abstaining commissioner.

All actions reported above were recorded in the meeting by motion, second and voice votes as described; roll‑call tallies were not recorded in the transcript.","At their meeting commissioners approved minutes, accounts payable, payroll docket, an authorizing resolution for Catch a Ride, appointed two volunteers to boards and accepted conflict‑of‑interest disclosures, including one accepted with an abstention.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6088387,"Commissioners discuss signage program for county cemeteries; cemetery board asks for ordinance option",282,319000,601000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2881501-02bcd8b285f6f5f2b6d2608ce2923106&start=319&end=601","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2881501-02bcd8b285f6f5f2b6d2608ce2923106/thumbnail_319000.jpg","/articles/6088387/Jefferson-County/Indiana/Commissioners-discuss-signage-program-for-county-cemeteries-cemetery-board-asks-for-ordinance-option","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6088387-ce330893fc5d6f2bd7773378bac57b2d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771180856&Signature=B8LxUN6OjRwgzns6z4yZ~7StZ6ZPxaIZU9v1iq8ymPZW7dqGmbACvTnf2md9U6jeGEL5qPbGi1cKyO4~e3aC2H54wVqjWETFkihMMymZuN0V2oRXM8uhkFJxNAXj9v0mWPCUZuwY9BE6Ft3lb-E78cLsVqDHfrUEH~TKcTmZZ1RG0axwqIswwZeYflOw9RTz6XR1quvbvzH0kwvuKlXFmslJ9abvRdBgj8SyrQA5ykbq~-IG4IlUG0UUmDIJZmCJ0XDUuAGi5t~FLzz3yB~y~MhGKum~f8gcjmDzfmmBgQNymvRaU6~wO~cMZJyAq0omtCAz2CJ0VgSp4oMIj3OTzw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Jefferson County commissioners discussed a proposal to place reflective informational and rules signs at an initial set of 20 local cemeteries and were told the cemetery board would like the county to consider adopting an ordinance to formalize rules and protections.

The proposal, presented to the board as a response to constituent concerns about disrespectful behavior in cemeteries, outlined suggested sign language such as “dawn to dusk,” a 10‑mile‑per‑hour speed limit, maintaining respectful volume, and prohibiting recreational activities (for example, sports and frisbees), ATVs and certain other wheeled recreational devices. The presenter said the cemetery board was not fully in favor of a blanket ban on all‑terrain vehicles because some people use them respectfully.

Cost estimates presented to commissioners: approximately $674.48 for 20 custom reflective signs (single‑sided, about 3–3.99 square feet each) and roughly $579 for 50 wooden 4x4 posts (8 feet long) if the county supplies posts. The presenter said the cemetery board and county would choose the 20 most prominent cemeteries to sign first because Jefferson County has many small burial sites, some with only two or three stones or inaccessible by road.

Cemetery inventory figures discussed during the meeting: the cemetery board cares for 37 sites and the presenter cited another approximately 26 or so additional sites; speakers counted up to around 74 small burial sites countywide when combining those figures, though participants noted minor disagreements while counting during the meeting.

The cemetery board requested that commissioners consider creating an ordinance to codify cemetery rules and signage placement; the presenter said the board will identify the priority 20 sites. Commissioners asked to review the cemetery board’s recommendations and return with a decision. No formal vote or ordinance action was recorded during the meeting.

Quotations in the meeting included the presenter’s description of signage suggestions and the budget figure for the 20 signs: “So the signage, right now, it would be around, $674.48 for those 20.”","A county commissioner presented a proposal to place reflective signs with rules at up to 20 prominent Jefferson County cemeteries, provided cost estimates for signs and wooden posts, and reported the cemetery board’s request that the county consider an ordinance to codify rules.","actionData","errors"]

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