Last night, the Owen County Council conducted its first meeting of 2015. Below is information you may find helpful when you have questions about the council or need assistance with an issue the council can address. WHAT IS THE OWEN COUNTY COUNCIL? It is a seven member board consisting of four members elected from districts and three elected county wide. The Council reviews and sets county operating budgets, sets certain tax rates, establishes compensation for county employees, appropriates public funds, and has the ability to secure financing for county government projects. The Council also makes appointments to several local boards and committees. WHO ARE ALL OF THE MEMBERS OF THE OWEN COUNTY COUNCIL? Jennifer Abrell, At-Large member 812-249-1426 Irma Jean Franklin, At-Large member (Vice President) 812-829-6562 Andy Wood, At-Large member 812-859-3990 Nick Robertson, District 1 member Harrison, Montgomery, Taylor, and Wayne Townships 812-829-6708 Anton Karl Neff, District 2 member Washington Township 812-829-4254 Chuck Hess, District 3 member Jackson, Jennings, Lafayette, and Morgan Townships 765-712-0533 Patty Steward, District 4 member (President) Clay, Franklin, Jefferson, and Marion Townships 812-821-2874 WHEN DOES THE COUNTY COUNCIL HOLD PUBLIC MEETINGS? Regular monthly meetings are held on the 2nd floor of the Owen County Courthouse on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 PM. These meetings are open to the public. The deadline to be a part of the meeting agenda regarding an issue relating to the County Council is the Monday prior to the meeting, at Noon. Regular monthly work sessions (a new feature for this year) are held at the courthouse and scheduled for the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00PM and will be used as needed. These work sessions are open to the public. All agenda inquires can be directed to the Auditor at 829-5000. Annual budget hearings are also held at the Courthouse and are usually conducted in early September. These hearings are open to the public. Special meetings, additional work sessions, and committee meetings can also occur as needed and may be advertised on a per case basis in the Spencer Evening World. These are all open to the public. Executive Sessions may be called to discuss legal, personnel, or emergency issues of specific purpose per Indiana Code. These meetings are not open to the public. IS THERE A WEBSITE FOR OWEN COUNTY GOVERNMENT? Yes! It is: owencounty.in.gov/ On this website, you will find: -County Departments information -Meeting minutes files -Notices & alerts -Forms and publications -County staff contact information I also maintain a website specific to District Two: antonkarlneff On this website, you will find: -A schedule of upcoming meetings -Minutes to meetings for the County Council, County Commissioners, County Plan Commission & Board of Zoning Appeals, and the Owen Valley Fire Territory -County office telephone numbers -Links to Owen County businesses, churches, organizations, local utility companies, media, recreational facilities, and other governmental entities -Occasional surveys and information on certain issues -Taxpayer resources and tax analysis #OCINGov #IndianaCounties
Posted on: Tue, 13 Jan 2015 20:46:32 +0000
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