MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
NOVEMBER 13, 2006

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

MACONAQUAH SCHOOL CORP
Mr. Gentile from Maconaquah Schools spoke with the Commissioners regarding AV sheets from the Assessor for Eagles Point. He believes they have done a lot of improvements that they haven’t reported. He has spoken to the Miami County Assessor and the Pipe Creek Assessor about work being done out there with no permits and not being reported in order to not pay the correct amount of taxes. Commissioner Boyer agreed. Mr. Gentile gave the board copies of letters he sent to and received from Brian Montgomery (Pipe Creek Assessor).

SMOKE FREE ORDINANCE
Mr. Wilson from Tobacco Awareness Group came before the Board to inform them that the Peru Common Council has passed a resolution to support a Smoke Free environment (indoors). He said 2nd hand smoke causes illness, disease, and even death. He said they had done a telephone survey and 634 people were asked 26 questions. There were 67% of the businesses that are smoke free. Even though the Common Council approved a resolution to support, the Commissioners would have to adopt the Ordinance. Commissioner Boyer moved to take under advisement. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

SUSAN RICE/COMMUNITY CORRECTION
Ms. Rice would like to go before the Council regarding adding a position within Community Corrections. Commissioner Deeds moved to support. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

Ms. Rice also spoke to the Commissioners about the addition of a walk window and door alterations. She has the money in her funds.

SETTLEMENT AT THE ESTATES AT EAGLE’S POINT
The Board discussed whether the settlement was reasonable. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to support the settlement. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

VETERANS OFFICER
Jay Kendall, Veterans Officer, told the Board there were over 150 in attendance on Veterans Day.

Mr. Kendall also gave an update on the DAV van. Contributions have totaled $4600.00 toward the van. Mr. Kendall will be sending information to Indianapolis to begin the process. Commissioner Deeds moved that the Board acknowledges the donations and approved Mr. Kendall to forward the donations to the VA in Indianapolis for partial payment on the van. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

Mr. Kendall said there should be a Veteran’s clinic in the Peru area by December of 2007.

HANDICAP PARKING SPOTS
The handicap parking spots have been re-done.

DUKES HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION BOARD
Kevin Comerford’s term has expired and Commissioner Deeds moved to re-appoint Mr. Comerford. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

The term of John Claxton is also up for re-appointment. Commissioner Deeds moved to re-appoint. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

Commissioner Hawley stated he appreciates Commissioner Deeds serving on that board and keeping the Commissioners informed.

BUSINESS 31 PROJECT
Commissioner Hawley will contact Ace Engineering and talk with them regarding pre-installing water devices under the road.

A-1 DOOR
Commissioner Boyer moved to pay the claim for $2885.00 from A-1 Door. Commissioner Hawley 2nd the motion and it passed 2-0. (Commissioner Deeds was out of the room)

WTH CLAIM
The Board received a claim from WTH for Bridge #152. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to hold the claim and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. Motion passed 3-0.

HIGHWAY
Sam Waltz told the Commissioners that the asphalt on Bridge 16 is finished.
Scott Ash got the Judges signs done.

MINUTES
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

HIGHWAY ENGINEER
Ken Einselen will be attending a meeting regarding the scope of work for Bridge #28. There will also be final meeting on the Circus Lane.

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IDEM NOTICE
The Board received a notice of approval for a transfer for Armour – Erickson Acquisition.

ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHEILD
Commissioner Deeds moved to sign the Cobra addendum. Motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

LEASE AGREEMENT
Commissioner Boyer made a motion to approve a contract for the use of a copier by David Grund, County Attorney. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
David Grund discussed the contract for Atlas with the Board. David will call Atlas and speak with them but doesn’t feel as though the County needs to purchase special insurance.

David will be on the Council agenda to discuss Dog Tax Ordinance.

There was also discussion on the Personnel Policy regarding holiday pay for part time people. A request was made from a department to pay holiday pay for a part time person. At present there isn’t any department allowed to give any benefits to part time people.

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

Adjourned

MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_______________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY

______________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS

______________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER

ATTEST: ______________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver