County Commissioners Meeting Minutes

September 5, 2006

 

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THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
SEPTEMBER 5, 2006

Commissioner Deeds called the weekly meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order.

CEDIT
Sam Waltz and Virginia Bennett from the Highway Department informed the commissioners that the CEDIT 675 E money that was used was reimbursed at 75% for a total of $46,686.59. Virginia will be getting additional information and copies of invoices for LEPA claims. There has not been any reimbursements made recently, but this should be paid from State funds.

We need to ask for an additional $100,000.00 from the County Council to cover what has been used.

Ken Einselen, county engineer request 675 E claim # 23 for $46,686.59 be signed for reimbursement. A motion to sign was made by Commissioner Boyer the motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds, and motion passed 3-0

Ken Einselen, county engineer request 675 E claim # 8 for $1,120.00 be signed for reimbursement. A motion to sign was made by Commissioner Boyer the motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds, and motion passed 3-0

SOFTWARE, INC.
John Powell brought a quote from Software, Inc. in the amount of $25,146.50 for the Highway Department. The funding through EMA is not known at this time. It was recommended from Mike Peconga that we move forward.

John Powell said the server would cost $2,200.00. Procedures need to be put in place.

A motion was made by Commissioner Hawley to allow the $25,146.50; the motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0

MIAMI COUNTY WEBSITE
John Powell informed the commissioner that that the website is now live as of 9/5 and can be accessed at Miamicountyin.gov

HIGHWAY ISSUES
Sam Waltz talked about weather issues, in regards to stock piles of winter supplies in three locations. There will be approximately 8000 tons of material to haul, which will take approximately 18 days to haul, with a charge of $4.00 per ton. He has been in contact with Brooks Construction regarding this and additional information will be provided at a later date.

PHONE SYSTEM
Commission Hawley signed at claim for ½ down for the telephone system at the Highway Department and asked that the check be released. A motion was made by Commissioner Hawley. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0

KB Backflow
The Board received an estimate from KB Backflow on valve replacement. We need to get an estimate from the Courthouse maintenance department for the replacement also. Motion to review and request estimate made by Commissioner Hawley, motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0

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

ATTORNEY ISSUES
Mr. Grund brought forward the 2nd reading of the ordinance regarding no solicitation to be signed. Commission Hawley made motion to sign, 2nd by Commissioner Boyer, passed 2-1.

Mr. Grund brought forward the ordinance regarding identification cards for employees. Commissioner Hawley made motion to sign, 2nd by Commissioner Boyer, passed 3-0

SIDEWALKS
Papers prepared for quotes on sidewalks to ADA accessibility were received by the Board. Changes are to be made for fiber to be put in the concrete. Quotes should be returned by September 18th at 9:00 a.m. Commissioner Boyer made the motion to request quotes, 2nd by Commissioner Deeds, passed 3-0

EMA CONFERENCE
Mike Peconga requested approved for Vern and Sue Keller to attend the EMA conference in Indianapolis on September 14, 15, 16 for the amount of $455.00 to be paid from the Emergency Management Travel funds. A motion to approved was made by Commissioner Boyer, and 2nd by Commissioner Deeds, passed 3-0

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

______________________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY

______________________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREG DEEDS

______________________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER

_____________________________________, Attest
SUE STONER, DEPUTY AUDITOR



 


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