MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
JULY 17, 2006

The weekly meeting of the Board of Commissioners was called to order by Chairman Hawley.

FOOD PERMIT FEES
Cathy Zehring told the Board that she understood that the Health Department wants to raise the cost of food permits. She stated that they already pay $50 and that she started her business in October and paid the $50. The first of the year she paid another $50. She has an objection to being in business less than a year and paying $100. She stated that businesses in Peru are struggling and to raise the food permit fees would be an unjust burden. Commissioner Hawley said he would look into it.

DENVER CEMETERY ISSUE
Jeff Hill made a return visit to the Commissioners meeting to find out if any decision was made concerning the shrubs that have grown over the driveway to the cemetery. After some discussion as to where the shrubs are the Board said they would discuss it with Sam but felt they could assist in clearing up some of the problem by cutting the overhanging shrubs in the County’s right of way.

COURT HOUSE INTERIOR CLEANING
The Board received a proposal from Atlas Building Services for the cleaning and interior tuck pointing of the Court House and rotunda area. The cost for in season cleaning is $39,246 and for winter cleaning it is $36,988. Season tuck pointing it is $21,695 and for winter tuck pointing it is $19,976. After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to table this for 60 days. This will give the Board time to get through our budget process and find out where we stand with finances. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

COUNTY ROAD 650 EAST ISSUE
Commissioner Deeds said there is a meeting scheduled Thursday afternoon concerning the 650 East issue and he feels that one of the Board should be there. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to give Commissioner Hawley the authority to meet and to make the decision on the Wilson property. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 2-1 (Commissioner Hawley abstained).

HEALTH BOARD/ SHOTS COSTS
The Board reviewed the Ordinance concerning the shots given by the Health nurse and the cost for those shots. The Health Board recommended passing the Ordinance. A motion to sign the Ordinance and request a copy of the minutes of the Health Board minutes concerning their recommendation was made by Commissioner Deeds. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

9-1-1 QUESTION
Commissioner Boyer would like to know if we are keeping financially ahead of the game with the 911 funding. Commissioner Hawley will request Jim Comerford’s presence at the next Board meeting.

TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
John Powell brought a quote for a hard drive for the jail and 9-1-1. The cost is $1,109.97. A motion to proceed was made by Commissioner Deeds and 2nd by Commissioner Boyer. The motion passed 3-0.

GASB 34
The Board of Commissioners looked at the proposal from Wells & Associates for the GASB 34. The question of how to pay for this service was discussed and the Auditor will bring back the answer on Monday.

EMA
Mike Peconga said the check for the alarm system for the County should come in today.

TAX CERTIFICATES
The Board discussed the tax certificate issue. The Board asked that SRI be contacted and ask if a representative could come and explain the process to them.

SHERIFF ROLAND
Sheriff Roland told the Board that there is a problem with the panel and the fire doors. The problem will be fixed today and the project completed.

Sheriff Roland also brought information concerning a list of schoolings from the American Jailers Association that he thought the Board may be interested in attending and could benefit from.

A request was made by the Sheriff to allow a handicapped employee of the jail be permitted to park on Court Street during Circus Week. The request was granted.

CLAIMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to approve the claims. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to approve the minutes. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.




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FINANCIAL CONSULTANT
Commissioner Hawley would like to entertain a motion to pursue a financial consultant for the jail project. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to get Umbaugh & Associates to come and speak with the Board. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

PTBOA BOARD PAY
The Board received a letter from Nancy Gates requesting a raise in the pay of the PTBOA Board members. After some discussion a suggestion of $58 per day which is an increase of $5 for the 2007 budget and round off the amount to $6,000 for budget purposes.

PAYROLL
A motion to approve payroll was made by Commissioner Boyer. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

YMCA GRANT APPLICATION
Dave Quick gave the Board the Grant application for their review. David Grund has been given the original to approve for their signatures.

TREASURER/ OVERDRAFT
The County Treasurer brought a letter to the Board explaining that a check for property tax from Eagles Pointe Management Company for the properties at The Estates at Eagles Pointe bounced. She stated that David Grund’s services may be needed.

SOLICITATION ORDINANCE
Commissioner Hawley said he would like our Ordinance on solicitation to be enforced. He told of an experience with an outside solicitor in an office last week. He would like the ordinance posted on the doors of the Court House and Annex building.

HIGHWAY
Sam Waltz told the Board that he would like to move the fence back at the Peru Highway Garage for safety purposes. Mr. Waltz had one quote and Commissioner Deeds feels he should get at least another quote. A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to have Mr. Waltz contract with whoever he feels will do the best job after getting the quotes. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

Mr. Waltz and the Board discussed a back hoe proposal but no decision was made.

SIGNAGE
The Board and Mr. Waltz discussed the signs for where the Rails to Trails cross the County roads between the City of Peru and County Road 500 South. The Board would like the signs ordered. Mr. Waltz said he would order the signs as soon as necessary information is given to him.

A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to have Ken Einselen petition the State to have Walnut Street added to our road inventory. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
David Grund told the Board he had sent a letter as instructed concerning the Peru Airport issue.

Mr. Grund has also looked over the Manatron contract and is awaiting them to send the corrected version for signing.

A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Boyer. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

Adjourned

THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS


____________________________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY

_________________________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
C. CRAIG BOYER

_________________________________________, MEMBER
GREGORY DEEDS

ATTEST:________________________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver