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Scott County commissioners approve emergency declaration, grant match and routine actions; financial-advisor switch discussion stalled
Summary
At its July 1 meeting the Scott County Board approved a June 18 emergency declaration, authorized a $6,000 local match for Southern Indiana Transit contingent on Council approval, approved a Sheriff’s Office PTO buyback and vehicle title signatures, and tabled a proposal to switch budget advisors after a motion failed for lack of a second.
The Scott County Board of Commissioners handled a bundle of routine and procedural matters during its July 1, 2026 meeting, approving an emergency declaration, several administrative motions and a $6,000 local match request for transit, while tabling staff and budget items for later review.
Director Lovins presented a Local Disaster Emergency Declaration for June 18, 2026; Vice President Randy Julian moved to approve the declaration, Commissioner Adam Bomar seconded, and the motion carried unanimously, 3-0. The meeting record does not specify the emergency’s detailed causes or the declaration’s operational measures.
Mr. Lemus of Southern Indiana Transit described a transit plan that partners with the city and requested a $6,000 county contribution as a local match for an INDOT grant. Vice President Julian moved to approve the $6,000 contingent on County Council approval; Bomar seconded and the motion passed unanimously, 3-0.
The board approved a Sheriff’s Office PTO buyback and authorized President Greg Prince to sign presented vehicle titles, each by unanimous vote. The Cemetery Board reported one mower resignation, recommended hiring Ronald Cravens and the board approved the hire (mover recorded as Joseph Montgomery; second, Vice President Julian) unanimously, 3-0. A state form recognizing Scott County’s covered bridge in Leota was also approved.
Auditor Jennifer Rode Hamelman recommended switching budget support from Baker Tilly to Reedy Financial Group, citing lower fees and closer proximity. Attorney Alex Zimmerman advised against changing financial advisors mid-year. A motion by Vice President Julian to move to Reedy Financial Group received no second and died; Commissioner Bomar then moved to table the issue and the board voted 3-0 to table further action.
Regular invoices were approved and the June 17 meeting minutes were approved 3-0. Payroll for June 26, 2026 was tabled because relevant items or attendees were not present. During public comments, Mr. Lizenby thanked Vice President Julian for assistance repairing a line on Craig Road. President Prince noted the county Transfer Station will be closed July 4 and said the Governor's Office will reimburse the county for recently suspended gas tax funds; the meeting record does not provide further details about the reimbursement timing or amounts.
The board adjourned after completing the listed business.
