Long-time county employee Lori Dossett will retire Friday and Montgomery County Commissioners have proclaimed Friday as Lori Dossett Day in Montgomery County.
Dossett began her career as a county employee in 1979 in the county clerk’s office. She presently serves as the commissioners’ assistant.
“I have known Lori and her husband Phil for many years,” Commissioner Jim Fulwider said Monday during the commission’s regular meeting. “They are great people and Lori has been a great employee for all these years.”
An emotional Dossett thanked the commissioners for the honor and said since she had announced her retirement many people have voiced appreciation to her.
“The reaction from people has been wonderful and I appreciate each one of them,” Dossett said. “I have appreciated the hugs, thanks and best wishes from everyone.”
Montgomery County Highway Director Jacob Lough presented county commissioners his department’s annual report. The report must be turned into the Purdue Local Technical Assistance Program by June 1 so the county will remain eligible for state and federal funding.
The financial report includes receipts and disbursements of funds in 2025.
Totals collected were $8,489,640. Categories of receipts and amounts are Motor Vehicle Highway $3,727,8092, Motor Vehicle Highway Restricted $2,274,206, Local Road & Street $724,670 and Cumulative Bridge $1,762,954.
Total disbursements for 2025 were $8,424,086. Expense categories include Motor Vehicle Highway $3,864,811, Motor Vehicle Restricted $2,184,955, Local Road and Street $800,000 and Cumulative Bridge $1,574,320.
The largest use of funds in 2025 was for construction, reconstruction, and preservation of roads in the amount of $4,189,017.
The county health department requested the establishment of two new funds for the six Remnant Defendant Opioid Settlement.
In March commissioners elected to participate in the new opioid settlement. A requirement to receive funds needs to be kept separate from the original opioid settlement funds.
The health department also requested they the department be named as the overseer of the funds for the county. Drug Free Montgomery County will be tasked with funding oversight and management.
The funds are expected to be received soon and no expenditures will occur until a formalized plan is presented by the health department to be approved by commissioners.
