Boards & Commissions
City Council
Meets: (Meets the first Thursday of every month at 6 pm)
Location City Hall, Conference Room, 200 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA HEWITT WILLIAMS | COUNCILWOMAN | ELECTED | 12/31/2027 |
| DON THOMASON | COUNCILMAN | ELECTED | 12/31/2027 |
| TODD WALTON | COUNCILMAN | ELECTED | 12/31/2027 |
| CLIFF THIES | COUNCILMAN | ELECTED | 12/31/2027 |
| BRITT MINKS | COUNCILMAN | ELECTED | 12/31/2027 |
Board of Works
Meets: last Thursday of every month at 4 pm
Location City Hall, Conference Room, 200 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE SLACK | MAYOR | ELECTED | 12/31/2027 |
| TODD WALTON | COUNCILMAN | MAYOR | 12/31/2025 |
| DON THOMASON | COUNCILMAN | MAYOR | 12/31/2025 |
Utility Service Board (Four Year Term)
Meets: SECOND WEDNESDAY of each month at 5:00 pm.
Location City Hall, Conference Room, 200 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE PADGETT | CHAIRMAN | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/2025 |
| KELLI DICKERSON | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/2025 | |
| TIM ADAMS | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/2025 | |
| LARRY GIPSON | MAYOR | 12/31/2027 | |
| JULIA JIMENEZ | MAYOR | 12/31/2026 |
Advisory Plan Commission (Four Year Term)
Meets: SECOND MONDAY of each month at 7:00 pm.
Location City Hall, Conference Room, 200 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| KEVIN SMITH | CHAIRMAN | MAYOR | 12/31/2026 |
| ROGER HILLIGOSS | MAYOR | 12/31/2027 | |
| DENNIS JONES | MAYOR | 12/31/28 | |
| WILLIAM REES | MAYOR | 12/31/28 | |
| LARRY GIPSON | VICE CHAIRMAN | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/2027 |
| JANET BOWMAN | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/2027 | |
| TINA BOVARD | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/2027 |
Board of Zoning Appeals (Four Year Term)
Meets: SECOND TUESDAY of each month (if necessary) at 6:00 pm.
Location City Hall, Conference Room, 200 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROBERT WHITE | CHAIRMAN | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/2024 |
| JANET BOWMAN | SECRETARY | ADVISORY PLANNING COMMISSION | 12/31/2027 |
| ROGER HILLIGOSS | MAYOR | 12/31/2027 | |
| YNEZ TAYLOR | MAYOR | 12/31/2025 | |
| MILISSA WALLACE | MAYOR | 12/31/2026 |
Redevelopment Commission (One Year Term)
Meets: SECOND TUESDAY of each month at 5:00 pm.
Location City Hall, Conference Room, 200 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA WILLIAMS | PRESIDENT | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/2024 |
| AMY KING | VICE PRESIDENT | MAYOR | 12/31/2024 |
| BABETTE MARTIN | SECRETARY | MAYOR | 12/31/2024 |
| TIM PHELPS | MAYOR | 12/31/2024 | |
| JAMES MCCRACKEN | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/2024 | |
| GARY KINNETT | SCHOOL BOARD | 12/31/2024 |
Economic Development Corporation, Inc.
Meets: Second Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm.
Location Carnegie Library Basement, 100 N. High Street, Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| MIKE NORTHCUTT | PRESIDENT | MAYOR | NONE |
| CHRIS FLOOD | VICE PRESIDENT | COUNCIL COUNCIL | NONE |
| STEVE SLACK | SECRETARY/TREASURER | CITY COUNCIL | NONE |
| DON THOMASON | CITY COUNCIL | NONE | |
| BRITT MINKS | COUNCIL COUNCIL | NONE | |
| KENNY ASHCRAFT | COUNTY COMMISSIONERS | NONE | |
| HOWARD FLETCHER | CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | NONE |
Rising Sun-Ohio County Joint Park Board (Four Year Term)
Meets: FOURTH TUESDAY of each month at 5:30 pm.
Location Rising Sun-Ohio County Community Center, 510 S. Mulberry St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAM MCCLURE | PRESIDENT | COUNTY COUNCIL | 12/31/2026 |
| JULIE WILSON | VICE PRESIDENT | COUNTY COUNCIL | 12/31/2024 |
| ANGELA SIEKMAN | SECRETARY | MAYOR | 12/31/2024 |
| ADAM KEITH | TREASURER | CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE | 12/31/2025 |
| DAN MOSSBURGER | CIRCUIT COURT JUDGE | 12/31/2027 | |
| SEAN KREMER | MAYOR | 12/31/2025 | |
| JORDAN ABDON | MAYOR | 12/31/2026 | |
| PG GENTRUP | MAYOR | 12/31/2027 | |
| ROBERT TUCKER | COMMISSIONER | 12/31/2024 |
Rising Sun-Ohio County Port Authority (Three Year Term at first. If reappointed, Four Year Term.)
Meets: LAST WEDNESDAY of each month at 6:00 pm.
Location City Hall, Conference Room, 200 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAUL BOVARD | PRESIDENT | MAYOR | 12/31/2027 |
| DAVID WESTRICH | VICE PRESIDENT | COUNTY COMMISSIONERS | 12/31/2025 |
| MIKE PADGETT | MAYOR | 12/31/2027 | |
| ABBEY GIPSON | COUNTY COMMISSIONERS | 12/31/2025 | |
| MIKE NORTHCUTT | COUNTY COMMISSIONERS | 12/31/2027 |
Rising Sun-Ohio County Tourism Board (Two Year Term)
Meets: THIRD WEDNESDAY of each month at 4:00 pm.
Location Tourism Office, 217 N. High St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|
| JIM MCDANIEL | PRESIDENT | 12/31/2025 |
| TOM MCKAY | VICE PRESIDENT | 12/31/2025 |
| REBECCA LOVERN | TREASURER | 12/31/2025 |
| BETH TERRILL | 12/31/2025 | |
| TIM TEKE | 12/31/2025 | |
| RACHEL WALCOTT | 12/31/2025 | |
Revolving Loan Fund Board
Meets: SECOND MONDAY of each month at 4:30 pm.
Location City Hall, Conference Room, 200 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| RAE BAKER GIPSON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | CLERK TREASURER | NONE |
| KATHY RUCH | MAYOR | NONE | |
| KATHY KELLY | CITY COUNCIL | NONE | |
| ANGELA SIEKMAN | MAYOR | NONE | |
| GARY KINNETT | CITY COUNCIL | NONE | |
| DEBBIE GREGORY | MAYOR | NONE |
Ohio County Community Foundation (Three Year Term)
Meets: LAST TUESDAY of each month at 6:00 pm.
Location OCCF Office, 330 Industrial Access Road, Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLIFF THIES | PRESIDENT | CITY COUNTIL | 12/31/24 |
| TINA BOVARD | VICE PRESIDENT | CITY COUNCIL | 12/31/26 |
| JULIA JIMENEZ | TREASURER | MAYOR | 12/31/26 |
| KATHY HUBER | SECRETARY | COUNTY COMMISSIONERS | 12/31/24 |
| RITA SCUDDER | MAYOR | 12/31/26 | |
| DEB CAPPEL | COUNTY COMMISSIONERS | 12/31/24 | |
| RILEY BOVARD | COUNTY COUNCIL | 12/31/25 | |
| LESLEE BUSH | COUNTY COUNCIL | 12/31/25 | |
| TOM WORK | SUPERIOR COURT JUDGE | 12/31/26 |
Rising Sun Regional Foundation (Three Year Term)
Meets: FOURTH WEDNESDAY of each month at 6:00 pm.
Location RSRF Office, 218 S. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| JERRY SMITH | PRESIDENT | BOARD | |
| STAN WEIDEMAN | VICE PRESIDENT | BOARD | |
| KYSTIE PHILLIPS | TREASURER | BOARD | |
| CINDY ROTTINGHAUS | SECRETARY | BOARD | |
| RACHAEL COLE | MEMBER | BOARD | |
| SISSY POTTER-WORKS | MEMBER | BOARD | |
| JEFF FRENCH | MEMBER | BOARD |
Rising Sun-Ohio County First
Meets: SECOND TUESDAY of March, June, September and December at 7:00 pm.
Location City Hall, Conference Room, 200 N. Walnut St., Rising Sun, Indiana.
Rising Sun Main Street (2 YEARS)
Meets: FIRST MONDAY OF THE MONTH at 12:00 pm.
Location Rising Sun/ohio County Public Library, 503 Second Street, Rising Sun, Indiana.
| BOARD MEMBER | TITLE | APPOINTMENT | TERM EXPIRES |
|---|---|---|---|
| MENEE BANSCHBACH | PRESIDENT | CITY COUNCIL | 4/6/2027 |
| JESSICA MARTINI | VICE PRESIDENT | MAYOR | 4/6/2027 |
| AMY KING | SECRETARY | MAYOR | 4/6/2027 |
| YNEZ TAYLOR | TREASURER | MAYOR | 4/6/2027 |
| ABBY FOX | CITY COUNCIL | 4/6/2027 | |
| RENEE COLE | CITY COUNCIL | 4/6/2027 |
Ohio County EMS
Meets: Second Tuesday of each month at 6:30 pm.
Location EMS Building, 121 S. High Street, Rising Sun, IN 47040, Rising Sun, Indiana.