Pictured, from left, Kosciusko County Commissioners Bob Conley, Brad Jackson and Cary Groninger.

KOSCIUSKO  — Last month representatives from area nonprofit organizations provided budget presentations to the county commissioners.

Representatives from St. Joe River Basin, Kosciusko Historical Society, Kosciusko County 4-H, Cardinal Services, Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, Beaman Home, Bowen Center, Kosciusko Community Senior Services and Animal Welfare League spoke about their organizations at the June 11 meeting and made their annual funding requests. 

On Tuesday, July 23, it was announced at the commissioners meeting that a 2 percent annual increase would be given to those area nonprofit organizations with two exceptions: the St. Joe River Basin will receive $3,492, the same amount they received last year, and the Otis R. Bowen Center will receive a 4 percent increase. 

At the last meeting, Andrew Boxberger, attorney for Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District, requested that commissioners approve a petition adding additional territory to the Turkey Creek Regional Sewer District. Boxberger explained that the reason for this is that there are assets and infrastructure located outside the present territory. Boxberger added that when locates for underground utilities are called in, the district does not receive a notification so the lines are in danger of being hit.

Commissioners asked that a stipulation be added confirming that residents in the newly added areas would not be forced to connect. Boxberger will bring the petition, with the above stipulation included, to the next commissioners meeting for final approval. Boxberger then returned to the July 23 meeting with the revised petition, which was approved by commissioners.

Other News:

• Bob Weaver received approval to apply for a prenatal grant in the amount of $44,291.
• The 2020 calendar was approved.
• The next regular meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Aug. 6.