Representatives of Shelbyville First United Methodist Church gathered at the Commissioners' Court as a proclamation was adopted recognizing the 125th Anniversary of the church.
November 2, 2022 - The Shelby County Commissioners approved the addition of a full-time employee to assist the Elections Administrator (EA) during their October 19, 2022 meeting.
Elections Administrator Nancy Adams addressed the commissioners' court about the need of a full-time employee
"I do feel I need some help in that, there's a lot to do," said Adams. "Jennifer and her staff have helped me immensely. Debora of course has for the past year and will remain to do so, because I need to learn all of it and don't know any of it yet."
Adams elaborated on the many duties which will be involved as she takes on the new role of Elections Administrator, detailing why a full-time employee would be necessary. Jennifer Fountain, County Clerk, and Debora Riley, Tax Assessor/Collector, mirrored why it would be beneficial to have a full-time employee in the Elections Administrator office.
A motion carried to hire a full-time employee for the Elections Administration office, excluding health insurance.
The meeting was adjourned at 10:52am.
Agenda items approved during the meeting include: 1. Pay weekly expenses. 2. Adopt the Proclamation recognizing the Shelbyville First United Methodist Church, on its 125th year of Service. 3. Contract with Copsync for precinct 5 for three years. 4. Extend the burn ban and review it again on the following week. 5. Hire a full-time employee for the Elections Administration office, excluding health insurance. 6. Ann Blackwell to reach out to the buyboard on behalf of Commissioner Pct. 1 to purchase a new Caterpiller Model: 150 JOY Motor Grader from Holt Cat with ARPA funds. 7. Commissioner Pct. 3 to purchase a new 2022 John Deer Modern Predator and a Kobelco SK85CS Excavator with fixed assets. 8. Ann Blackwell to reach out to the buyboard on behalf of Commissioner Pct. 3 to purchase a new Caterpiller Model: 150 JOY Motor Grader from Holt Cat with ARPA funds. 9. Ann Blackwell to reach out to the buyboard on behalf of Commissioner Pct. 3 to purchase a new Tractor from Jarvis with ARPA funds. 10. Adjourn 10:52am.
