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Redevelopment commission secures $7,500 for READI grant administration; council discusses community foundation and animal shelter
Summary
Ripley County Redevelopment Commission representatives won a $7,500 council contribution for READI grant administrative costs; the council also discussed Community Foundation grant paperwork for fire departments and a shelter visit by council members to Batesville.
Barry Lauber and Gary Norman of the Ripley County Redevelopment Commission asked the council for $7,500 to cover READI grant administrative costs, an increase of $2,500 from the previous year. Councilman Stan Wiedeman moved to approve the request; David Tebbing seconded and the motion passed with five votes in favor and two members absent.
The council discussed funds previously given to the Ripley County Community Foundation so local fire departments could apply for equipment grants. Council members said the paperwork for that program is still being completed and expressed general support for the clarified grant requirements; no formal vote on changes was recorded.
Members reported that two council members and one commissioner toured the Batesville animal shelter to review kennel conditions and gather information related to dog warden operations. The council discussed the option of partnering with the humane society but took no formal action.
Council members also noted ongoing work on 2027 salaries: auditors will consult peers in other counties and the council plans to meet with elected officials with a goal of reaching a decision at the March meeting. The session ended after routine committee reports and a motion to adjourn.
No public comment speakers were recorded in the transcript. The council recorded Ron Decker and Andrew Decker as absent for the meeting.
