MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
OCTOBER 9, 2006

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

POOR RELIEF HEARING
Commissioner Hawley opened the poor relief hearing for Kristina Petrousky. The Bunker Hill Trustee was in attendance but Ms. Petrousky was not. Pat Wade explained to the Board what procedures she follows in order for someone to move on to the Salvation Army for assistance. Commissioner Boyer said that the Extension Office offered classes on finance and cooking to assist those in need. He feels as though our schools are not doing enough to teach “survival skills” to our youth. After some discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to deny the appeal on behalf of the Board of Commissioners. Since Ms. Petrousky did now show up there is no supporting evidence on her part. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

YMCA MIAMI-GO GRANT APPLICATION
Commissioner Boyer moved to allow Commissioner Hawley to sign the grant application. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

BUSINESS 31 PROJECT
A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to sign a letter approving Ace Consulting to move forward with the scope of work and the coring samples to be done on Business 31 South. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Hawley and passed 3-0.

MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to approve the minutes. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Hawley and passed 2-0. Commissioner Boyer was absent from the previous meeting.

CDW-G bill

The Board received a bill for $737.93 for computers and hardware for the heating and cooling system. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to pay the claim. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

Commissioner Hawley informed the Board that Siemans gave them a revised version to get the County by until the new version of the software can be applied.

INDOT MEETING
Ken Einselen informed the Board that INDOT is holding a meeting in Fort Wayne at 3:00 p.m. for the Business 31 Project. Commissioner Deeds feels we need someone to attend on the County’s behalf. A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to allow Mr. Einselen to attend the meeting. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

Mr. Einselen told the Board that bid letting will be in January for C.R. 675.

Mr. Einselen also said the parcel acquisition is moving right along.

RECORDER
Sherry Payne told the Board that she has had no return phone calls from First Farmers concerning the off site storage of her microfilm. Commissioner Boyer said he will contact the bank to concerning this matter.

PUBLIC DEFENDER BOARD
Commissioner Hawley said the Commissioners need to set up a meeting time with the Public Defender Board, both judges, the lead Public Defender and David Grund to establish a new or amend the current Ordinance pertaining to that Board. There are several issues they need to discuss.

Bridge #28
Ken Einselen brought a letter to cancel the old Contract with Stran for bridge #28. This allows for other funding options.
A motion to sign the letter canceling the contract was made by Commissioner Deeds. The motion is 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

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

ID CARDS
The Board discussed the replacement of the ID cards for employees. No decision was made.

COURT ROOM ISSUE
Judge Banina informed the Board that his office and the Court room are still very hot. He thought the situation was addressed last week.
Commissioner Hawley called Jason Bowman to come and see what he can do.

KIMME & ASSOCIATES CLAIM
A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to make a partial payment. After some discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to pay the claim and to negotiate leaving $5,000 due until the job is finished. Commissioner Deeds withdrew his motion and 2nd Commissioner Boyer’s motion. The motion passed 3-0.



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DAVID GRUND
Mr. Grund informed the Board that due to a death in his family he did not get any of the work done he was to review for this week.

HIGHWAY ISSUES
Virginia Bennett brought files on 675E and some invoices that the State does not have for reimbursement. A motion to sign the claim vouchers for 675E reimbursements was made by Commissioner Deeds. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

Ms. Bennett told the Board that she and Sam Waltz attended a software meeting. She felt it was very beneficial.

Ms. Bennett also informed the Board that the State told her that bridge #52 still has a balance due to the County. County Engineer Ken Einselen said actually the County owes the State a minimal amount on that project.

TREASURER
Karen Large brought a contract with Atlas Collections for demand notices for David Grund to review. This is for personal property taxes for the 2003 pay 2004 tax year. No action taken. The contract was put in Mr. Grund’s box for review.

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

THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

________________________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY D. HAWLEY

________________________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS

________________________________________, MEMBER
CRAIG BOYER

ATTEST: _______________________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver