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FULTON COUNTY INDIANA
DEBRA BOCK, RECORDER
12/11/2025 09:15 AM
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CERTIFICATION OF MINUTES PAGES:5
RECORDED AS PRESENTED
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I, Katherine L Adamson, duly qualified and acting County Auditor for the County of Fulton,
Indiana, do hereby certify with regard to all proceedings of the date above; that all of the subjects
included in the foregoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept
continually current and available for public inspection at the office of the County Auditor; that
such subjects were contained in said agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting;
that the minutes of the meeting were in written form and available for public inspection
immediately following approval of the body which held the meeting; that all news media
requesting notification concerning meetings of said body were provided with advance notification
of the time and place of said meeting and the subjects to be discussed at said meeting.
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0 FULTON COUNTY COUNCIL
Tuesday, November 18, 2025
MEETING CALLED TO ORDER at 5:00 PM with Pledge to the Flag. Present: Ron Dittman, Steve
Fishburn, Patty Geier, Randy Gundrum, Pete Karas, Barry Baldwin, Chayse Thompson and Auditor
Katherine Adamson.
HSA ISSUE - Council Member Ron Dittman asked if anyone who had taken the Medicare rolled back
their Medicare. They cannot pay HSA if people are on Medicare so there is cun-ently nothing they (the
council) can do. He referenced the IRS rules regarding the situation. Doug Garvison discussed his qualm.
Council Member Ron Dittman discussed how when he was given similar advice he sought professional
advice related to the issue. He agreed with Doug that government websites are confusing, but he should
have sought legal advice. They ( council) believe it is time to move on. Darron gave an explanation
regarding being eligible for HSA contribution. He gave his opinion for the council to back pay them and
discussed not knowing the legal steps to make any exceptions as there are no guidelines from the IRS.
They cannot help that people were given bad advice, but currently see no way to right the situation in a
way that would appease those with the bad advice. Council Member Randy Gundrum is curious as to
what legal council would say about the situation. Council Member Ron Dittman said it would be a tax
attorney or someone of that nature who would be able to give the best advice on the matter as it is not the
county attorney's area of expertise. Da1TOn explained that it was not discrimination based on age, it had to
do with being on Medicare. Council Member Baey Baldwin discussed having a tax attorney on his staff
who may be able to give an answer to a specific question regarding the situation. Darron was released and
thanked for coming. He mentioned his team would be up the following day for open enrollment.
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PLAN COMMISSION AMENDMENTS - Heather Redinger discussed the fee structure for battery
storage. She researched other (smTOunding) counties to come up with the new fee schedule. Council
Member Chayse Thompson motioned to approve the Fee Schedule, Council Member Pete Karas
seconded, motion can-ies 7-0.
TABLED ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION RECORDER-Council Member Ron Dittman
explained they were questioning the amount for one person for a single month. Deb Bock gave an
explanation to how she got the amount she was requesting. HR Christina Haughs is going to work with
Deb to get the amount figured out. It was decided that the additional appropriation was not needed and
Deb will submit a transfer request to the Commissioners on December l and Council will get it on
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December 9th.
RESOLUTION 11182025 -2026 Council Meetings. Council Member Ron Dittman read the resolution.
Council Member Pete Karas motioned to approve Resolution 11182025 2026 Council Meeting Dates,
Council Member Randy Gundrum seconded, motion caiTies 7-0.
SALARY ORDINANCE - Council Member Steve Fishburn motioned for the 3rd (final) reading of the
Salary Ordinance by title only, Council Member Pete Karas seconded, motion can-ies 7-0. Council
Member Ron Dittman read the title only. Council Member Patty Geier motioned to approve the Salary
Ordinance for 2026, Council Member Randy Gundrum seconded, motion carries 7-0.
CHARLIE SP ARKS 2026 CONTRACT - Charlie Sparks introduced himself. He explained the updated
scope of work. They discussed a building in Kewanna and a hotel. Charlie explained that his contract is
the same as the previous years. Council Member Barry Baldwin asked what specifically Charlies role
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was, Charlie explained his position and what he does for the county. Council Member Barry Baldwin
asked if Charlie would be willing to give monthly updates, he agreed. Council Member Pete Karas agreed

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G with Council Member Barry Baldwin and requested at the minimum he come in quarterly. Council
Member Ron Dittman read a letter from Mayor Ordell to the Council. The mayor endorsed Charlie Sparks
contribution to the county. Charlie Sparks finished with the yearly report. Council Member Randy
Gundrum motioned to approve the 2026-Contract, Council Member Barry Baldwin seconded, motion
carries 7-0.
PAT BROWN - Council Member Ron Dittman requested that Pat Brown condense his speech and
explained that SEA 1 is in flux so they cannot decide on the matter. Pat Brown discussed SEA 1. He
thinks council should have a plan for today even if it may not be executed. He feels they know enough
about possible outcomes to start a plan. Council Member Ron Dittman discussed they will be short as a
county next year so they cannot decide. Council Member Pete Karas asked for clarification on Pat's
proposal.
Department Heads:
HIGHWAY - John Geier discussed the routine work they have been doing. Bridge 161 is completed.
SHERIFF - Matt Utter gave an update on the inmate count. The tow letters have been sent to the tow
companies to get them in the rotation for 2026, they have until December 19th to get everything turned in.
CPR/AED training is almost completed. He thanked Brad at Woodlawn for sponsoring the training. Trot
with a Cop is on Saturday, November 22nd so there may be road closure on the west side of town.
FULTON COUNTY HOPE -Amy Roe discussed the warming center would be open on Saturday
November 22nd, if the weather is 45 degrees or colder at The Church of Nazarene. They are always in
need of volunteers. She thanked Pat for allowing them to use their space for the Beaman Home. She also
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announced the quarterly meeting would be at the Outlet Center on Wednesday, November 191h at 11 A.M.
MINUTES - Council Member Pete Karas motioned to approve the October 21st meeting minutes,
Council Member Randy Gundrum seconded, motion carries 7-0.
TRANSFERS - approved as presented
Department Fund From Account To Account Amount
21100 Postage
32400 Pub. Legal
Drainage 0063 31011 Con. Ed. 31103 Prof. Fees $5,950.00
To pay contractor for supplies and work being done on Mud Lake to meet DNR Standards.
22001 Gas/Oil
22002 Tire/Lube
22005 Field/Sur.
24000 Monu.
33200 Photo/Blu.
Surveyor 0006 36000 Maint. Eq. 31103 Prof. Fees $3,248.00
To pay contractor for supplies and work done on Mud Lake to meet DNR standards.
Sheriff 1114 31007 Utilities 22000 Garage/Motor $15,000.00
Transfer to pay for garage and motor expenses through the remaining 2025
Assessor 1224 19001 Part Time 22000 Garage/Motor $1,300.00
Fuel from the Highway Dept. for the Assessor Vehicle; to cover permits for the rest of 2025 (new
account for the Assessor Office).
G Assessor 1224 19001 Part Time 31011 Continuing Ed. $700.00
To attend Rural Action w/ NACo to address congress (invitation) at Capitol Hill

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21100 Postage
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Public Defender 1001 32028 Expe11 W. 21000 Copies $600.00
We have almost used up the copy account balance, and the office needs to be able to cover one
more month (December)
Fulton County
Clerk 1001 21200 Books 31900 Preservation S. $60,000.00
Money was deposited into incorrect account to pay for preservation of records. I'm requesting
money be moved into preservation service so I am able to pay the invoice.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS - approved as presented
Department Fund For Amount
Public Defender 32025 Personal Service $10,000
While we have converted the fourth contract to being full-time to combat this issue moving
forward, the significant increase in cases this year resulted in the office having to appoint
conflict attorneys until the council could approve making that change to the. contract.
OLD BUSINESS - Council Member Ron Dittman discussed the windows for the courthouse. He
discussed having spoken to contractors and he went about it wrong. He will need to resend the request. He
apologized for his mistake.
NEW BUSINESS - Council Member Steve Fishburn discussed Treasure for Tots the date is Saturday
December 13th from Noon to 4 at the Fulton County Fairgrounds.
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Katherine Adamson stated that they had received the 1782 Notices and the budgets have been approved.
Council Member Ron Dittman thanked everyone for their work.
ADJOURN -Council Member Steve Fishburn motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:26 P.M., Council
Member Randy Gundrum seconded, motion carries 7-0.
FULTON COUNTY COUNCIL
Ron Dittman
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Attest: Katherine Adamson, County Auditor
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I affirm under penalties of perjury, that I have taken reasonable care to redact each social security number
in this document, unless required by law: Katherine Adamson
Prepared by: Katherine Adamson
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