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The council approved reclassifying the county’s paramedics program director position into a new deputy director title for the Emergency Medical Services (EMS) department but did not approve the department’s proposed salary increase for the reclassified post. The council also approved consolidating certain positions in the prosecutor’s office into a total of four paralegal positions and recommended revised minimum qualifications be included in the 2026 budget cycle.

The committee presented its findings at the meeting, noting that the EMS reclassification would eliminate the program director title and move the incumbent into a newly created deputy-director role. The department had proposed setting the new deputy salary at 80% of the EMS director’s pay. The Job Classification and Compensation Committee recommended approval of the new job title and responsibilities but recommended against approving the proposed salary increase outside the normal budget process. A committee member said the current employee’s salary is $80,636 and that the proposed salary of about $87,580 would be an additional $6,944, an increase the committee did not support outside of the 2026 budget review. The committee also said an internal evaluation (PAT points, as evaluated by WISP) would support a higher factor level but that a county-wide pay policy on deputies had not been established and should be considered during the 2026 budget process.

On the prosecutor’s office request, the committee recommended approving the reclassification to consolidate the paralegal/technical-writer and administrative-assistant lines into four paralegal positions, including two currently existing paralegals. The committee recommended updating the minimum qualifications so that an associate degree in a related field or five years of law-office experience would meet the requirement; paralegal certification would be preferred but not required. The committee recommended these changes for inclusion in the 2026 budget and said they were expected to have minimal fiscal impact.

Council members asked that the rationale and committee logic be memorialized in meeting records and that any county pay policy for deputy or assistant directors be cleaned up as part of budget planning. The council voted 5-0 to approve the committee’s EMS recommendation (title and responsibilities approved; salary increase deferred) and 5-0 to approve the prosecutor’s office staffing recommendations for inclusion in the 2026 budget.

Next steps: the council directed that consideration of any county-wide policy on deputy/assistant compensation be taken up in the 2026 budget planning process and suggested a prior work session to clarify pay policy for exempt employees and deputy positions.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Council Meeting 6/10/25","oneSentenceSummary","Clinton County Council voted 5-0 at its June meeting to accept the Job Classification and Compensation Committee’s recommendations to reclassify certain county positions while deferring an immediate pay increase for the EMS deputy position.","taxTitle","Clinton County, Indiana","taxId",70548,"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},6208898,"New chief probation officer introduces himself; probation reports no detentions for month",131,1919000,2050000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740020-d4b6c19b69a91121112896a508c657c9&start=1919&end=2050","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740020-d4b6c19b69a91121112896a508c657c9/thumbnail_1919000.jpg","/articles/6208898/Clinton-County/Indiana/New-chief-probation-officer-introduces-himself-probation-reports-no-detentions-for-month","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208898-2a8d5e52661bc9e13ddf5550797cffbf/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138980&Signature=SQMr71Mc0Sdg5PmAuZs0merBdEwG8P9EM0Pe~16ydfPxn-sqZJlCQWakNKH8B7MEhZDBaYoAoicQvSM2bVJVYrFRVSvP5ljnQLLAt2D6AiRX2XBaHnUJfPrgsoe24hm9O4ttxCXtp4KA8vslk5Lj-wOnMadeGymQCL8iBWGe1BKyYuzD03YMm9tW4vHCbm46I93-uy8GMH3oPEJF3CyK-HHN9BV44F4rYhY~Na-WMqobh7ABl1Hq1jaVJ8xKAYtfSQkrCwQqiyzZft~nLGPCN9ByfOH~i655qMrVVhUXWIfz1Ft5FnvSroaqRVYmyOZgDK3m8n7z79ErMW8iEadcUQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Matthew Rist, the county’s new chief probation officer, introduced himself at the June council meeting and reported there were no detentions in the last month. Rist thanked the council for support during a recent family health matter, noted a truck blocking the probation parking lot that will be moved, and said he will follow up on items he missed while absent and coordinate with the council’s point of contact going forward.

Rist said he will continue catching up on departmental matters and indicated he will direct routine questions to the council contact previously used by the former chief.

Next steps: Rist will coordinate with the council’s designated contact for probation matters and provide updates as needed.","Matthew Rist, newly appointed chief probation officer, introduced himself at the June Clinton County Council meeting and reported no detentions during the last month; he noted some operational housekeeping items and that he will follow up with council contacts as needed.",{"_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},6208903,"Clinton County approves June appropriations and transfers including highway equipment repairs and Parkview roof funding",1217,1988000,3205000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740020-d4b6c19b69a91121112896a508c657c9&start=1988&end=3205","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740020-d4b6c19b69a91121112896a508c657c9/thumbnail_1988000.jpg","/articles/6208903/Clinton-County/Indiana/Clinton-County-approves-June-appropriations-and-transfers-including-highway-equipment-repairs-and-Parkview-roof-funding","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208903-89474693ccf9607e24dbd627acd01fbc/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138980&Signature=auuvOmfQIEH4kIteBnxBaUQ~J6p4y3fF~j4-lAjJI889OTCevOJndEHmPRU6kNu6hrUeqcbiFjwYAXPKFoXlhMx8KX-ngjD5s51sRNt2UjgCyvNzS64TtWMwqC8BfHvlIzhv-2xVTbW~gDZRAhfPHn2UiwN7lS4GFOe1Jt~O-T8gJn1Rke3n3xQszuj6D0B8NNrMQjhHNzctQiASvx544PpcRgivrblHMM4WTVrRK78b5pVWPxUvjTgrwmSrhTD709ALgUKL6jsEnM0YImb9oMw2IDpQC3givBHu07GAcIPw2L0DuYcObA4Xs-42sjo2VOPMazx6u~nzMi45Ryy-TQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clinton County Council approved a slate of additional appropriations and transfers at its June meeting, covering reimbursements, a large highway equipment purchase and emergency repairs, and a not-to-exceed roof repair for the Parkview Home.

Among items the council approved 5-0 were: a reimbursement to the sheriff’s office for $527.58; $20,000 from cash balances for annex storage tied to courthouse office moves; an EMS reimbursement of $99.98 for clothing-allowance overage; a highway line item transfer to acquire a tractor with a boom arm (listed at $355,046.17 from local road and street funds); and an appropriation request to cover major equipment repairs in the highway department. Highway staff reported two major failures requiring large repairs: a vacuum mechanism repair of about $58,000 and a tractor transmission repair of roughly $63,000; the department requested an appropriation of $150,000 to cover repairs.

Other appropriations and reimbursements approved included a $1,159.09 reimbursement to the correctional facility for inmate-caused damages, various Trex/collections totals to probation and community corrections (totaling several thousand dollars across items), and a $37,560.31 reimbursement from Wildcat Solid Waste District for one quarter of payroll the county processes on its behalf.

The council also approved transfers to create moving expense line items in several department budgets (auditor, recorder, prosecutor, area plan commission, commissioners, surveyor, health department) and a transfer within the sheriff’s office payroll lines to reflect a lieutenant-to-deputy reclassification. The auditor’s financial report and budget status were acknowledged as received.

Finally the council approved a not-to-exceed $15,000 appropriation from the capital development fund for repair of the Parkview Home roof and to replenish spare roofing tile stock; the motion passed 5-0. Council members directed that the funds come from the capital development fund and gave the department flexibility to proceed within the authorization.

Next steps: departments will execute approved transfers and repairs; highway and facilities staff to proceed with repairs within authorized appropriations and report back as needed.","The county approved a slate of additional appropriations and transfers at the June meeting, including requests to cover major highway-equipment repairs, reimbursements, and a not-to-exceed $15,000 repair for the Parkview Home roof.",{"_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},6208908,"Valley Oaks named county CMHC starting July 1; Clinton County to discuss past-provider billing and funds allocation",235,2535000,2770000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740020-d4b6c19b69a91121112896a508c657c9&start=2535&end=2770","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740020-d4b6c19b69a91121112896a508c657c9/thumbnail_2535000.jpg","/articles/6208908/Clinton-County/Indiana/Valley-Oaks-named-county-CMHC-starting-July-1-Clinton-County-to-discuss-past-provider-billing-and-funds-allocation","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208908-58d62918cbd66435647d2bb2db0e8c96/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138980&Signature=EI4wAScUPVA~r2crswUvTWEfVFy~4y6RM0EloaRDDUAsRoARI57NimPn9BkLx7woV0fUGT1hjRNerf00wtX00xxKe1QNocpUWym4A8nQ5sqZKtWnVFPbZcynL3zkhCiFdFwFBgiG9AMEc96u7v0EdrT6oJ9w~sJW~RrEw18pkql~vVLPBSDYFVG8qfN-uN0DJauKmCfO2EPrXquMpAZ-XU7G~1qsMXYyPCQnOQLad7YsRm01pJGMT~FjJ7y21JJ9Jdy6GtQGuuyu1sfVGfKzy3TqJwNJi3D~GK9Zc7uIk84AtFqBFbfg3Gq93Q9ImINu1kG57D971P2DvCbNYwLGjg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Valley Oaks Health will begin serving as Clinton County’s community mental-health center (CMHC) on July 1, county officials announced at the June council meeting. The council scheduled a transition meeting for 10 a.m. July 20 at the Healthy Communities office to review the new provider’s services and the transition plan.

Council members said Valley Oaks will present its planned services and transition approach at the July 20 meeting and that the county provided the incoming provider with a detailed list of expected services. Officials said some elements of the transition will continue for several months but that Valley Oaks indicated it can cover the county’s listed services.

Council members also discussed billing from the prior CMHC contractor. The county has not yet been billed for last year’s mental-health funding and has not made payments for services it says were limited. A county official said the county is considering whether to withhold payment for periods when services were not provided and, if necessary, to redirect funds to the new provider to support startup operations. A county speaker noted the statutory requirement for funding mental-health services and said the county intends to coordinate with the state (DMHA) on how to resolve outstanding billing given the limited service last year. The county encouraged legal review and said it expects to consult with the state about how to handle any dispute.

Transition meeting details: 10 a.m., July 20, Healthy Communities office. County officials invited interested staff and civic partners to attend.","Council members announced Valley Oaks Health will begin serving as the county's community mental-health center July 1 and scheduled a transition meeting July 20; the council said it has not been billed by the previous provider for recent months and will review whether prior payments are owed given limited service delivery.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6208913,"Clinton County Council urges conservative 2026 budget approach and eyes $30,000 fiscal study as state tax rules change",1762,709000,2471000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3740020-d4b6c19b69a91121112896a508c657c9&start=709&end=2471","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3740020-d4b6c19b69a91121112896a508c657c9/thumbnail_709000.jpg","/articles/6208913/Clinton-County/Indiana/Clinton-County-Council-urges-conservative-2026-budget-approach-and-eyes-30000-fiscal-study-as-state-tax-rules-change","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208913-84787c38ab8c02fa3a2126f6b74ba2cd/orig.mp4?Expires=1771138980&Signature=GCocE8YINpzwAquahEJtxCr3-UW8vaFVW9dSMCJPzHzoCI9dOEnih2c6yQLv6KMqSnkrDnsHfEH0JrogNxRbZYg-5iNaOGJKCAzBoyL8oLyf9294wnPQBvH3UuFd1Teh5vVqMD6UENl3KUsldLsQ6RNEQvQwas3Z4RbnT7xSWh~vDQB9za3tk7gP-KA0aSHkxz6pNY4gjshqzE2ACPd8Qxl1~Ic72iXmdRICZG9GGUg~nBOXX9AjLRoOdEbOUUSteUnDYtlYODE0IhbPqCNcEgI3KdzAYxX8qJ0pWmzUuLWB6OkFj7m1rI3ylQRIrNrlK2gX~zKh3XX72wnHvohLLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Clinton County Council told department heads at its June meeting to prepare for an uncertain 2026 budget and described a proposed fiscal-impact study to quantify the effects of recent state tax legislation on county revenues and tax caps.

Council members said recent legislation passed by the state legislature will “completely remake the local government revenue landscape,” leaving the county unsure how assessed values, tax caps and new local income-tax tools will apply. To help the county plan, the council reported engaging Baker Tilly to run a three-part analysis — a high-level categorical review, a parcel-by-parcel assessment, and a local income tax analysis — with a proposed not-to-exceed fee of $30,000 ($25,000 for sections one and two; $5,000 for section three). The firm told the council it hopes to have software ready in July and a work output by August, ahead of budget hearings.

Council members said their immediate guidance to department heads is to approach 2026 conservatively and to avoid creating fixed expectations for raises until the county has better revenue forecasts. “The captain recommends you buckle your seat belt because there could be some budget turbulence,” one council speaker said. Another council member said, “I have no clue. My focus…is to protect what we've done in the last year,” and urged protecting recently adopted longevity pay and salary structures.

Department heads at the meeting asked for clarity on how to prepare budgets if no percentage guidance is provided. One department head (speaking for herself) said she would rather submit realistic requested increases but not create an expectation the council cannot meet; the council replied that budget forms are due July 15 and that the county intends to hold work sessions on pay policy before final adoption. Council members noted the phased timing for statutory changes: income-tax changes would begin in 2027 with fiscal effects on the 2028 budget, giving two budget cycles to smooth adjustments.

Council members also flagged employee benefits as a key budget unknown. The county’s current IU Health plan will phase out; the county previously rejected a single Anthem quote that showed a 49% increase on a roughly $2 million premium. The council said it expects renewal/pricing information to arrive in October and that the insurance committee will meet this month to review recent claims trends.

In a separate operational note, one county official said the county has been notified of a projected 70% increase in pharmaceutical costs from IU Health effective Jan. 1, 2026, and the council said it is exploring alternative partnerships and pricing for medications.

Next steps: the council expects Baker Tilly’s software in July and preliminary results in August, budgets to be submitted by July 15, and follow-up work sessions to refine pay-policy guidance for the 2026 budget.","Council members warned department heads to expect budget uncertainty for 2026 as recent state legislation remakes local government revenue; county plans a fiscal-impact study with Baker Tilly (proposed not-to-exceed $30,000) to model assessed-value and local income-tax scenarios before finalizing salary guidance.","actionData","errors"]

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