THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
JUNE 12, 2006
Chairman Hawley called the weekly meeting of the Board of Commissioners.
COURT HOUSE ROOF
Commissioner Hawley informed the Board that the roof leaked on the Court House
last week and the repairs were done to repair the problem at no charge to the
County.
INSURANCE PROPOSAL
Ralph Duckwall asked the Board if they had decided about his offer to assist the
Insurance Committee in evaluating our coverage. It was noted that they had not.
Mr. Duckwall also asked if he could quote the County insurance coverage for
2007. The Board informed him that they had not decided to open it up to bids.
COST ALLOCATION PLAN
Charles Malonawaski gave a presentation for a cost allocation plan for 2006 for
the County. Currently the County uses Maximus. This is the first company to come
into competition for this service. It is noted that both have lowered their
costs to 20% of the original fees. He said that half his fee is reimbursable. He
also stated that he is best qualified for the job. He said his qualifications
include 23 years of doing County allocation plans. Commissioner Deeds moved to
review the proposals. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
TOURISM REQUEST
The Tourism Director asked permission to leave the electrical runs on Court
Street this week. The festival was rained out on Saturday and is rescheduled for
this weekend. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to allow. The motion was
2nd by Commissioner Deeds. The motion passed 3-0.
UNITED WAY REQUEST
The Board received a request from United Way to fill out a survey concerning the
employees of the County. They would like the number of employees and the average
hourly wages earned. A motion to proceed with the United Way request was made by
Commissioner Boyer and 2nd by Commissioner Hawley. The motion passed 2-0.
Commissioner Deeds was absent for this vote.
MINUTES
A motion to approve the minutes was made by Commissioner Deeds. The motion was
2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT VEHICLE TITLE
A motion to sign the title for the 2002 Ford the Sheriff (Prosecutor) traded in
was made by Commissioner Deeds. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and
passed 3-0.
DOA/CORPS OF ENGINEERS
The Board received a letter from the Corps of Engineers to James Deahl
concerning a right of way.
MILLER POOL DONATION
The Board reviewed a claim for $10,000 to support Miller Pool. After some
discussion concerning the times the pool is to be open this summer the Board
agreed to hold the claim until Commissioner Hawley speaks with Dick Fulmer and
Jim Walker.
MIAMIGO
The Board was presented with the monthly report from Dave Quick concerning
MiamiGo.
HIGHWAY ISSUES
Sam Waltz informed the Board that the Highway Department has completed its dust
control for the summer.
Mr. Waltz said he would be doing some resurfacing in Deer Creek Township.
The Board was also informed that the Highway Department would be looking at a
used vehicle for the mechanic and a vehicle for the sign man next year.
The Board and Mr. Waltz discussed the street sweeper and its uses in small towns
and subdivisions.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
John Powell brought a quote for a shredder for the Court House. After some
discussions, it was decided that the one quoted did not shred large enough paper
and he will get another quote.
Mr. Powell brought before the Board a need for a new server. After some
discussion about the need a motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to go ahead
with the purchase of the server and software items needed. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
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Mr. Powell and the Board discussed the band width and the need of the County to
boost our internet capabilities. No decision was made.
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MANATRON/ORTHO PHOTOGRAPHY
Tim Lacy brought a presentation to the Board to put the Ortho Photography on the
GIS web site. In order to do that there is a cost of $1,000 to re format the
data. It is noted that the cost will be split between the 9-1-1 budget and the
County Assessor. Jim Comerford explained that the paper work was to be signed to
allow Manatron to proceed. A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to sign the
document. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
NICKEL PLATE TRAIL
Mike Keupper told the Board that there is a lot of traffic on the Trail since it
was paved. He would like the County to put stripes across the road and place
warning signs for pedestrians. Commissioner Hawley said that the Board could
give permission for the Trail to strip the roads, but he has no idea where the
funds would come from for the County to do it. Commissioner Deeds said he does
not feel it should come from the Highway Departments budget due to all the cuts
they have already taken from the State.
Commissioner Boyer moved to ask the Council for the money from CEDIT at the July
Council meeting. Commissioner Deeds amended the motion to ask Ken Einselen to
research where the signs would be placed and how many and what type of striping
would be needed and to report back to the Board next week. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
Mr. Keupper informed the Board that the Grand Opening of the Trail is on July 8,
2006 at 10:00 a.m. and they are all invited to attend.
A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Deeds and 2nd by Commissioner
Boyer. The motion passed 3-0.
Adjourned
THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
______________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY
______________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS
______________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER
ATTEST: _____________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver
