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Commission handles appointments, pays courthouse invoices and denies camera-move quote
Summary
The commissioners removed two positions from the list of political appointments, reappointed Dr. Linda Heffner to the Board of Health, authorized payment of two Dunlap courthouse invoices, and unanimously denied a $3,230.26 quote to move courtroom cameras.
During routine business the Jennings County commissioners took several administrative votes.
Appointments and personnel: The board voted unanimously to remove the custodian and two recycling-center positions from the list of political appointments and convert them to regular employed positions. The board clarified the library attorney is appointed by the library board and does not require a commissioner vote.
Board reappointment: The commissioners moved and approved the reappointment of Dr. Linda Heffner to the Board of Health unanimously.
Invoices and payments: Two Dunlap invoices for courthouse heating repairs (received in October) were reviewed. Staff said the courthouse cumulative fund had sufficient balance; the board authorized payment of the two invoices unanimously.
Cameras/technology: Commissioners discussed a Shoemaker quote of $3,230.26 to move two cameras for improved framing. Multiple commissioners said the audio works and moving the cameras was not worth the cost; the board voted unanimously to deny the quote.
Why it matters: These items are routine but affect county personnel policy, building maintenance spending and governance of local boards.
What’s next: Staff will remove the named positions from the appointments list, sign reappointment paperwork, process invoices and notify the vendor about the camera quote denial.
