After a public meeting Monday, Montgomery County Commissioners approved an ordinance on final reading to vacate a petition filed by Charles and Elizabeth Summers. The petition asked the county to vacate the following: Meridian Street in Ladoga which lies west of Summers’s property located at 450 W. College St., which is approximately 258 feet long and 10 feet wide.
The petition also included vacating an alley between 450 and 430 W. College St. Also included in the petition is Hendricks Street between 430 and 420 W. College St. and an alley located between 420 W. College and 612, 622 and 632 N. Bruce St.
Commissioners approved a request from Shari Patton for a partial road closure at 3148 W. C.R. 750, on Sept. 26 from 3 p.m. to midnight. The family is having a wedding and would like to have no traffic on the road.
Patton claimed that all neighbors had been notified and the family has received approval from the county sheriff’s office and county highway. Patton will be responsible for placing signs on the road.
Montgomery County Surveyor Tom Cummins received approval to purchase a UTV and trailer for his office. The drainage board has already given support for the purchase.
Cummins said the vehicle will allow him to accomplish field work faster and more efficiently, with the ability to carry the necessary tools. The vehicle will also assist in minimizing crop damage, field compaction, and wear and tear on the department truck.
County Administrator Tom Klein suggested commissioners could use their Cumulative Capital Development Fund which has a balance of $451,988.
Cummins said the cost would be approximately $15,000 and is looking to purchase the UTV from Tom’s Marine.
Commissioners approved on second reading an ordinance establishing an Unsafe Building Fund. The fund will be used for the identification, repair or demolition of unsafe buildings in Montgomery County. Funds placed into the fund will be from fines and appropriations.
Commissioners also heard a second reading and approved an ordinance establishing an Enhance Access Fund for the Recorder’s Office. Fees charged under IC 5-14-3-8 (h) and (i) will be deposited into the fund which will be used for the replacement, improvement and expansion of capital expenditures, or for the reimbursement of operating expenses incurred in providing enhanced access to public information.
