(DLC MEDIA) Last month, the Daviess County Council found Apexx Enterprises, located near Montgomery, to be non-compliant with the requirements of its economic development tax abatement. At Tuesday’s meeting, Council president Mike Sprinkle also announced that Apexx was behind in its real estate and personal property taxes. Apexx representative Matt Hart told the Council the company was having trouble due to the downturn in oil and gas prices. Sprinkle and councilman Pat Dant told Hart that the company was “getting a break” on taxes anyway, and the taxes needed to be paid to receive the abatement. On a motion from Councilman Dave Smith, the Council found Apexx to be non-compliant, but gave them 90 days to have all back taxes paid in full. At that time the Council will review Apexx’s abatement.
Also at the council meeting…
The Daviess County Council heard Sheriff Jerry Harbstreit’s request to update the Security Center’s security cameras. The Center’s current security system is obsolete and can no longer be repaired quickly. County Prosecutor Dan Murrie told the Council that the clarity of the camera system was so poor that it was difficult to prosecute cases that utilized camera footage because of the poor quality. With questions about guarantees and camera clarity, Harbstreit’s request was tabled. A committee of Council members Kent Norris and Pat Dant, along with Harbstreit, was appointed bring back a updated proposal. Council members are in favor of a new system but are looking to find a good package before making a decision. Harbstreit made the same presentation to the county commissioners this week. A company being looked at has also proposed looking at updating the security systems at the courthouse and installing one at the new courthouse annex once it’s constructed.