WABASH CUSD #348 BOARD OF EDUCATION SPECIAL MEETING
Mt. Carmel Grade School Cafetorium
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at 9:00 a.m.
AGENDA
1. Call to order / Roll call
2. Executive Session pursuant to Section 2(c)(1) of the Open Meetings Act: “The appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance, or dismissal of specific employees.”
3. Employment
4. Adjourn
City Clerk Ryan Turner recently offered an update on the landscaping situation in Mt. Carmel’s Oak Meadow subdivision…
Many Oak Meadow residents were upset last year when city officials attempted to alleviate potential flooding by clearing out dozens of trees that affected the aesthetics views. The city has been attempting to appease those residents since that time.
WSJD June 2023 File Photo
On June 22, 2024, at 12:25 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Bart Wagner conducted a traffic stop on Gray 2022 Polaris Ranger side by side after observing the vehicle fail to stop at a stop sign at West and Elm Street in Haubstadt. Deputy Wagner pulled behind the vehicle and further observed that the driver could not maintain their lane of travel on CR 50 West South of State Road 68. At that point Deputy Wagner conducted a stop and upon approaching the vehicle he identified the driver as 35 year old David Rexing of Haubstadt. While speaking with Mr. Rexing Deputy Wagner detected the odor of alcohol and began a roadside DUI investigation. Once the investigation was concluded Mr. Rexing was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated.
Deputy Wagner was assisted by Deputy Wyatt Hunt.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
On June 22, 2024, at 2:12 a.m. Gibson County Deputy Hunt conducted a traffic stop on a Black 2000 Jeep Cherokee after observing the vehicle disregard the stop sign at Elm Street and State Road 68 and disregarding the stop sign at Main and Haub Street in Haubstadt. Upon approaching the vehicle the driver was identified the driver as 52 year old William Douglas of Fort Branch. While speaking with Mr. Bradley Deputy Hunt detected the odor of alcohol and began a roadside DUI investigation. At the conclusion of the DUI investigation Mr. Bradley was taken into custody and transported to the Gibson County Jail where he was charged with Operating a Vehicle While Intoxicated with a Prior Conviction.
Deputy Hunt was assisted by Fort Branch Officer Louis Jerrell.
All criminal defendants are to be presumed innocent until, and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law.
On 6/19/24, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Donald S. Baird, age 53, on a Wabash County Warrant for Failure to Appear. Baird received additional charges of Resisting/Obstructing a Peace Officer, Methamphetamine Possession and Possession of Drug Paraphernalia. The arresting officer observed Baird operating a bicycle in the 800 block of N Walnut Street. When the officer made contact with him, Baird refused to stop and took off riding his bike south on Walnut. The officer followed and was able to stop Baird in the alley of the 700 block of Chestnut Street. Baird was placed under arrest for the warrant. A search of Baird’s property led officers to finding a digital scale and a clear baggie containing a crystalized substance that later field tested positive for methamphetamine. Baird was taken to the Wabash County Jail where he was charged accordingly and held pending a pre-trial detention determination by the court.
On 6/19/2024, Mt. Carmel Police arrested Christina M. Franklin, age 38, of Keensburg, for Theft Over $500. The arrest was a result of an investigation into missing money from a Mt. Carmel gas station, where Franklin was employed. The investigation uncovered evidence that Franklin had forged refunds of various store items and then kept the money. This behavior continued over the last several months until management begin finding discrepancies in their financial records. Franklin turned herself into the police department where she was charged accordingly and released on a Notice to Appear.
AGENDA
CITY OF MOUNT CARMEL
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Monday, June 24, 2024 at 4:00 pm
· Call to Order
o Pledge of Allegiance
o Roll Call
· Approve Minutes
o Minutes of meeting held 06/10/2024.
· Visitors (topic discussed by visitor(s) is limited to 5 minutes)
o Sandra Cruthers-Buckeye’s 4th of July Celebration
o Lesley Hipsher-Street Closure for Ag Days
· Reports and Communications
o Mayor Judge
o Commissioner Meador Streets, Cemeteries and Parks
o Commissioner Ikemire Finance and Senior Citizens
o Commissioner Meeks Water and Sewer
o Commissioner Zimmerman Fire, Health & Safety, City Hall and Garbage
· Staff Reports
o Ryan Turner Derek McCullough Luis Garcia
o Michael McWilliams Francis Speth Mike Gidcumb
o WEMA Representative
New Business
o Consent Agenda
§ Pay all bills by providing proper signatures.
o Removal of items from the Consent Agenda
o Approval of Parcel Plat on River Road
o 1st Reading Ordinance 2107-Recreational Funding for Capital Pool Project
o Old Business
o Executive Session
o Motion to Adjourn
o Liquor Control Meeting-Immediately after council hearing
On June 21, 2024, Gibson County Sergeant Loren Barchett and Gibson County’s newest deputy Duke completed 180 hours of training in narcotics detection and patrol training. For the past several weeks Sgt. Barchett and his K9 partner have participated in intensive training in article/ evidence searches, tracking, criminal apprehension, building searches, area searches, obedience, and narcotics detection. Upon returning back to Gibson County Sgt. Barchett and Duke will continue their training before hitting the streets of Gibson County full time as partners in protecting and serving Gibson County.
