Heated discussions rise in Warrick County Commissioners meeting

WARRICK COUNTY, Ind. (WEHT) — Commissioners approved thousands of dollars in contracts for projects that have yet to be approved and do not have start dates.

You could cut the tension with a knife when County Council President, Brad Overton asked to approach the commissioners.

Commissioners are trying to hire project administrator positions for general obligation, or GO bonds.

What are GO bonds? They are back by full faith and credit rather than a specific project or asset.

The board approved a $100,000 owners representative agreement involving administrators for the projects, including an animal control project.

Animal control brought the idea before the council over a year ago, asking for something to be done immediately. Overton says this has been on the commissioner’s back burner ever since and the hope is to keep from the taxes rising the sooner it is dealt with.

Overton’s other concern is about the highway department’s project to build a new facility.

Commissioners approved a $225,000 agreement Monday evening.

Although Overton still feels uneasy about the projects, he says his concerns are heard.

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