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Daviess County commissioners approve bids, agreements, insurance renewal and an appointment in unanimous votes
Summary
The board approved minutes, bids, an LPA claim voucher, a short‑term lease of an old highway building, the Baker Tilly scope, property insurance renewal, a GIS data agreement, and payroll claims; motions passed unanimously or by recorded voice vote.
At the Feb. 25 meeting the Daviess County Board of Commissioners approved routine business items, contracts and an appointment by unanimous vote (3–0) in a series of motions with limited discussion.
Votes at a glance: - February 11 meeting minutes: Approved. Motion by Commissioner Keith; second by Commissioner Cook. Vote: 3–0. - E & B paving contract (CCMG): Approved for $1,120,970.25 with a 25% grant match; county match cited as about $373,000. Motion by Commissioner Keith; second by Commissioner Cook. Vote: 3–0. - LPA claim voucher (Old Highway 50 West): Approved, $182.25. Motion by Commissioner Cook; second by Commissioner Keith. Vote: 3–0. - Lease of former highway department building (as‑is): Board authorized as‑is lease for up to 12 months; commissioners said lease terms would be low‑key and protective of county interests. Motion by Commissioner Cook; second by Commissioner Keith. Vote: 3–0. - Baker Tilly scope of services for budget season: Approved. Commissioners noted increased hourly ranges and that prior year spending was approximately $3,000. Motion by Commissioner Keith; second by Commissioner Cook. Vote: 3–0. - Property insurance renewal (property and equipment): Approved. Commissioners noted a 2025 premium of $75,520 and a replacement‑cost equipment premium cited as $20,615; terrorism coverage was removed from the policy. Motion made by Commissioner Hook; second by Commissioner Keith. Vote: 3–0. Effective date cited as March 1. - WTH electronic map data agreement (new plat books): Approved. The agreement authorized the release of county map layers to create updated plat books; paperwork included a one‑time delivery fee referenced in the record. Motion by Commissioner Keith; second by Commissioner Cook. Vote: 3–0. - Payroll claims and adjournment: Approved. Motion by Commissioner Keith; second by Commissioner Cook. Vote: 3–0. - Visitors commission appointment: Lisa Wilson (Chandelier Barn Market) appointed to the visitors commission. Motion by Commissioner Keith; second by Commissioner Cook. Vote: 3–0.
Commissioners and staff noted some items had limited discussion and were approved to move county business forward. Several motions referenced contingency funds or program funds (for example, the courthouse contingency or perpetuation fund for records shelving), and staff said they would bring appropriation requests to the county council where required.
No formal votes were recorded on zoning or Westgate policy at this meeting; those matters were discussed but not acted on.
