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In a briefing, Commissioner Grant said the county and the coal operator have agreed to an extension and that the operator has agreed to make additional monthly payments. The sticking point, he said, is securing the proper bonding amount. \"We have reached agreement on that. The only question is if we can get the proper bonding amount,\" Grant said. He described the commissioners' target as a $500,000 bond for surface-level surety but said several layers of surety remain to be resolved.

Grant said the company that assumed operations after White Stallion lacks sufficient bonding capacity and has requested more time. County counsel and outside advisers are working with a bond specialist, Mike Costello, and counsel Chris Winkler to clarify the county's bond requirements. Grant said commissioners have agreed to forbear banking terms for another 30 days and that, in practice, the county expects to allow more time: \"I'd say that's gonna have to happen for more like 60 to 90 days because they need clarity on that bonding program.\"

Grant also reported progress on an unrelated land sale: he said there is basic agreement on the sale of Westgate land by USTF, but that timing and final details remain uncertain.

Decision/direction: Commissioners agreed to extend the forbearance period and continue negotiating bond terms; no final reopening date for 200 North was provided. Commissioners said they will continue to monitor bonding progress and reconvene as needed.

The presentation did not include a formal vote; commissioners described the outcome as agreement in principle with outstanding conditions tied to bond procurement and related legal clarifications.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Daviess County Council Meeting 08/13/2025","oneSentenceSummary","County officials said the coal operator agreed to an extension and additional payments but needs time to secure required surety bonds; commissioners expect another 60–90 days before the 200 North road reopens and noted related work on 700 East bonding and a Westgate land sale.","taxTitle","Daviess County, Indiana","taxId",58451,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6139421,"Council approves multiple appropriations and transfers including APS donation and laptops for case managers",0,1424000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5580965-b7acc1a9c6551b8352dc68201495d91b&start=1424&end=1424","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5580965-b7acc1a9c6551b8352dc68201495d91b/thumbnail_1424000.jpg","/articles/6139421/Daviess-County/Indiana/Council-approves-multiple-appropriations-and-transfers-including-APS-donation-and-laptops-for-case-managers","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6139421-0ff4507efba6096b8f2c3d12a8623cb5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890483&Signature=lIfV95~wBe-W-9P~~h0RBpQaDgEOkDFC4iS9cVZAZNcphakUj1MFWZ836W1WqTtRSY3SN-RKnikC~oCYPZsdoHo7ESIVo-NQllo8wBiCRG8FvZzndoC76Bk03aD-Y1-co130Pfx3nlA3mC24VRyDE7BuMU3DEb1Au0TuOZwhwOngGBLcJQDn9b5Gnoadc4LsrX9bs2Bz-PwjKZaZKmDUz3P5SPesdWhhYLj2PFqRDmqEqzUYeVLaWWns02wt2uW7GZ3Cqg9mdKVgmIeT125kaqzjr4I7qtEy3H~aheEKxkfQ91URRA5H6O0QJHRtKRMbWSD7K81vJlvKtQYhApZopQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Davis County commissioners approved a bundle of appropriations and transfers covering donations, grants and equipment purchases during a single meeting session.

Appropriations and transfers approved included:
- APS funds: The council appropriated carryover funds totaling $10,008.87 plus a $5,000 donation previously received from DuBois County for Adult Protective Services (APS) operations. Abby, representing APS, told the council the $10,008.87 were carryover funds from 2024 and the $5,000 was a donation received in April; the State Board of Accounts required formal appropriation for audit purposes. \"I'm just asking that they be appropriated so that the money can be spent,\" Abby said. Commissioners approved the appropriation on a motion by Commissioner Matt, seconded by Commissioner Mike Sprinkle.
- Laptops for case managers: Laura requested laptops for case managers who lacked them. She presented two quotes and said the Dell option was nearly $2,000 cheaper and offered a preferred warranty and next-day ship service. \"The Dell 1 ended up being the cheaper option by almost $2,000... he liked the Dell 1 better... because the Dell 1 has like the 3 year warranty,\" Laura said. Commissioners approved the purchase; motion made by Commissioner Tony, seconded by Commissioner Matt.
- IRACS/official records donation: A donation used for official records (birth certificates for people in the jail and related out-of-state requests) was appropriated to the official records fund; motion by Mike Myers, second by Darren, carried.
- Back-to-school donations: The council moved donated funds to supplies for school needs and diapers for local children; motion by Commissioner Mike Sprinkle, second by Commissioner Tony, carried.
- Parks donations and transfers: Donations earmarked for entertainment and golf-course fairway work were moved from donations to the appropriate entertainment and improvement budgets; motion by Commissioner Matt, second by Darren, carried.
- Voter-safety education grant adjustments: Funds from a voter safety education grant were moved to wages (232 hours) and to Social Security, and additional grant carryover amounts were moved into repairs and maintenance; motions carried after discussion.
- Community foundation grant (LOST team): The council authorized dispersal of a community foundation grant to county general fund line items for personnel, supplies and training; motion by Commissioner Matt, second by Tom, carried.

Discussion: Abby and Laura provided implementation details and timelines. Abby described APS's transition of operations to a third-party vendor, PCG Indiana, after June 30 and said two long-time APS staff (Dave and Julie) moved to the vendor. She noted final claims reimbursement for APS were expected by Aug. 26 and that document-retention obligations would continue for three years. Laura explained procurement choices for laptops and warranty benefits.

Decision: Commissioners approved all items by motion and voice vote; recorded motions and seconds are in the meeting minutes. Several motions were unanimous voice votes. Commissioners indicated items would be implemented by the responsible departments and that reimbursements and final claims will be monitored.","The council approved several budget actions: appropriating $15,008.87 (carryover) plus a $5,000 donation for APS operations, approving $10,007.28 in voter education grant transfers, purchasing laptops for case managers, and moving other donated funds into designated county accounts.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6139426,"Council keeps county pay rate for health program employees",115,1000,116000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5580965-b7acc1a9c6551b8352dc68201495d91b&start=1&end=116","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5580965-b7acc1a9c6551b8352dc68201495d91b/thumbnail_1000.jpg","/articles/6139426/Daviess-County/Indiana/Council-keeps-county-pay-rate-for-health-program-employees","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6139426-61271ee3d16ec0ca468ad9607e2c261b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890483&Signature=fVSYyVwY3zGyw-gSA3uAeGhGa294yFr2RXrx1z2p-rpWKDt~Nj11ohMBiisggSIjfF7OLcbLLJuAjUrf0b7avuhjKN9WtF~7Ly27FMo-t3A52XMWVDHktGpGzSMZpulU7kKKHzOh0EWxyZIIwU0PIaLhtCvaeDft0btvkafVFxXcTfaz8bkqp8xOgebzSLhk~Izzejm5gyRWvCuk5Wu-RPPvMvxph-bSqn6yTOJgwiutlF45NRtGGPRyMU0pRFRTKnxrQHa930Eku1tQcWinjC4lNyaycxP1wgup0pGoWmV48GR5H1QyBKHPzY000qqNtj7sHUvKk72~HOFjgMWMIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Davis County commissioners voted to keep health-program staff on the county-established hourly wage rather than adopt separate grant-based pay rates. The motion, made by Commissioner Tom and seconded by Commissioner Matt, passed by voice vote.

Council discussion focused on whether employees paid from different grants should be paid at the uniform county wage or at varying grant-specified rates. A council member explained the choice was between paying \"all of that wage ... at that county set wage\" or doing \"something different.\" The council chair asked for a motion to keep the county rate. \"Yes. I'll make the motion,\" said Commissioner Tom, and the chair called the voice vote: \"Aye. Any opposed? Motion carries.\"

Discussion only: Commissioners and staff noted some positions have varying rates under different grants, and the council's action was intended to maintain consistency for the coming budget period. Decision: the council directed staff to pay grant-funded health-program employees at the county-established rate and to keep the county-level rates for the health officer exceptions previously identified.

The council did not change wage scales for the health officer role, which was described as having varying amounts tied to prior grant arrangements. Staff and commissioners indicated they would continue to coordinate payroll implementation to reflect the council's direction.","The Davis County Council voted to pay health-program employees the county-established hourly wage across grant-funded positions, maintaining consistency with existing county payroll rates.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":78,"_43":101,"_45":101,"_47":102,"_49":103,"_51":104,"_53":105,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":106,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":107,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6139431,"Davis County Council approves $30,000 for autopsies as coroner reports rising case load",1348000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5580965-b7acc1a9c6551b8352dc68201495d91b&start=1348&end=1348","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5580965-b7acc1a9c6551b8352dc68201495d91b/thumbnail_1348000.jpg","/articles/6139431/Daviess-County/Indiana/Davis-County-Council-approves-30000-for-autopsies-as-coroner-reports-rising-case-load","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6139431-0187fa623188f24c6529269c35aec111/orig.mp4?Expires=1770890484&Signature=owr4j8fL~qsRnDMvTVMOyJwkU1-S03WfVnfp9FKytfZpxDNFbWlm4odijUgsGRAbtUAOpuhiZ71169qGuEoz2mQHVYkSjstVFxS0R8TLsEyFB-UXtCR2-N3S5~M7iGRlj7btv0lDaW5b7Ju5Mj54V-5saVIaVQdb51HbC7sKyzVJvdNRLIfF60CPCNPPhy2y9QHDNurRiNP4Y4id3nDqx7-aQwAlSENZFwSPV4tYEM1JWEYQ2B1oWwitgwIwFVHSukLfTxm7kmhzaP8f1FoqTCVmxb3R1pXqSOLnZfGBoREiZyMBGqZLTFuz8gcwdzVCYtLcKHjPBAOmp0b6huJJjQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Davis County commissioners voted to approve a $30,000 appropriation for autopsies after the county\u0000coroner\u0000office reported a recent rise in investigations and higher per-case costs. The appropriation, approved by motion, was described by the coroner's office as intended to cover autopsy and toxicology bills through the end of the year.

The coroner's office representative, Tyler, told the council the office had 37 cases in the last formal report and was currently handling 43 cases, including five since the previous Friday. \"We are currently at 43 cases. I know there have been some comments... I tracked it. I trended it since 2019... We are currently at 47 percent non autopsy cases,\" Tyler said, describing trends and the types of deaths that legally require investigation or autopsy. He told commissioners the office has seen increases in substance-abuse-related deaths, accidents and suicides and that those trends have pushed up costs.

Tyler gave commissioners specific cost estimates for budgeting: an average full autopsy is about $2,200, and a standard toxicology panel runs about $600; special toxicology panels can add roughly $300. He said those figures have increased compared with past years and that toxicology fees can inflate a case's cost if both are required. \"Tox will be upwards of 600 a piece... and then he'll come in and do the regular autopsy for 2,200,\" Tyler said.

Commissioners discussed whether the requested appropriation would be sufficient. Tyler said, \"I do right now. Just based on current trends... I think that\u0000that's fair for now,\" and added the appropriation represented roughly funding for an additional 15 autopsies at the average rates he provided. The council moved and approved the $30,000 appropriation; the motion was made by Commissioner Tom and seconded by Commissioner Matt. Chair called for the vote and said, \"Aye. Motion carries.\"

The coroner described staffing pressures and difficulties in securing pathologists and local services. He said the office struggles to find day-shift staff and relies on a small group of on-call personnel; the county's primary pathologist is in his 70s but is continuing to serve. Tyler also noted the county has tried to expedite autopsies in some communities to accommodate cultural or religious practices, and that families sometimes request private autopsies when the office determines one is not legally required.

Discussion only: Tyler and commissioners discussed whether insurance demands or family requests sometimes prompt extra work and potential charges; Tyler said private vendors can be referred when a family insists on an exam the county does not require. Direction: commissioners approved the appropriation and asked staff to monitor trends and return if additional funding or changes in per-case pay are needed.

The council approved the requested appropriation at the meeting; commissioners and coroner's office staff indicated they would track trends and revisit funding if caseloads or per-case costs continue to rise.","County coroner described rising investigations and autopsy costs at a commissioners meeting; council approved a $30,000 appropriation to cover autopsy and toxicology expenses through the end of the fiscal year.","actionData","errors"]

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