THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
December 4, 2006

Chairman Hawley called the weekly meeting of the Board of Commissioners.

TOBACCO AWARENESS GROUP
Mike Wilson from the Tobacco Awareness Group brought in a 48 more signatures for a Smoking Ban Ordinance. He also brought in the full report on a Smoke Free Ordinance. Mr. Wilson asked if there was a time frame in place yet and the Commissioners said it is still in the planning stage.

EMA GRANT SECURITY CAMERAS IN THE COURTHOUSE
The Board received the approved Grant for the Security Cameras in the Courthouse.

DOOR LOCKS
The Board received 2 quotes for changing the locks on the office doors in the Courthouse.
1) Boyer Lock and Safe – Wabash $1,657.00
2) Bob’s Lock and Key – Rochester $4,117.00
Commissioner Hawley will do some more checking do the large gap in the quotes.

SIREN ON COURTHOUSE
The County and the City had an agreement to split the bill for repairing the tornado siren on the Courthouse. The City sent a copy of the bill with a letter saying they were going to submit a claim to pay their ½ and if the County wanted to they could send their check to the City to be mailed with theirs so the Company gets both checks at one time. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to pay our share and Commissioner Hawley 2nd the motion. The motion passed 2-0. Commissioner Deeds was out of the room.

HIGHWAY ISSUE
Mr. Steve Rogers called the Commissioners with a complaint about the road he lives on in the north end of the County. He said it was in desperate need of repair. Commissioner Deeds called the north end foreman and asked him to take a look it.

Commissioner Hawley asked that the foreman look at 300North just east of 31.

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

NIPSCO
The Board received a request from NIPSCO to install a gas line on the South side of 300N. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve the request and it was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer. The motion passed 3-0.

INSIGHT
The Board received a notice from Insight stating that the rate for next year would increase.

BLISS MCKNIGHT
Bliss McKnight sent certificates for the Highway personnel that completed Bucket Truck and Chainsaw training. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to allow Commissioner Hawley to sign the certificates and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

CORONER
Mr. Eddy, Deputy Coroner, brought in a memorandum of Understanding between Miami County Commissioners and the Indiana State Coroners Association to be signed by the Commissioners. The Criminal Justice Institute through a federal grant will aquire a computer and software to standardize all forms used by the Coroner’s office. The computer will become the sole property of the County Coroner’s office. The web-based software will be the property of the Indiana State Coroner’s Association and it will be provided to each County at no cost. Commissioner Boyer moved to accept and sign the agreement. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

SHERIFF REPORT
Dave Vitech came before the Board to ask for a copy of the contract with Dr. Hoover for the Dr.’s insurance company. David Grund, County Attorney, is at a conference but Captain Vitech will check with him when he gets back.

SPECIAL COMMISSIONER MEETING
There will be a special Commissioners meeting on December 12th at 7:00 p.m. in the Circuit Court Room to meet with Kimme & Associates on the new jail project.

CEMETERY IN DEER CREEK
Bob Lilley, Cemetery Board, informed the Board that he has been contacted by a gentleman in Oregon about a family cemetery in Deer Creek Township that cannot be located. Mr. Lilley brought in the research he has done which showed the Cemetery in 1899 and again in 1901 but could not find anything else since then. The gentleman stated that he has been trying to locate this family cemetery for a number of years and would sue the County if he had to. Commissioner Hawley has received a phone call from this individual as well. The Board asked Mr. Lilley to meet with David Grund next week to go over the information and get his recommendation. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to have David review. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

CLAIMS
Commissioner Boyer moves to approve the claims. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.


CLERK
The Clerk came before the Board to let them know she is able to get a $50.00 re-imbursement for making the South door ADA compliant. Commissioner Deeds moved to allow and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

The Clerk also received a bill from the Peru Tribune for $10.00 for an ad she did not place. Commissioner Deeds will check into it.

PUBLIC DEFENDER
Brian Michaud came before the Board to let them know he had received an e-mail from the State Public Defender Board regarding Counties to do an Ordinance of support for the State to pay the Chief Public Defender and the Chief Deputy Public Defender. The Board will get with David Grund when he gets back.

COURTHOUSE FLOAT APPLICATIONS
The Board has received 10 applications for the new Courthouse Float position. The Commissioners will review after lunch.

EMA
Mike Peconga brought a list of Grants available to the County.
The State has a Foundation Grant that awarded $4000.00 to Pipe Creek for the Jaws of Life.
Mr. Peconga would like to purchase new uniforms for the volunteers. He has money in his budget. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to support. Commissioner Deeds 2nd and the motion passed 3-0.
Commissioner Deeds appreciates Mr. Peconga’s efforts to work with other agencies on Pandemic Flu preparedness.

RURAL TRANSIT
Mr. Dave Quick brought two grants before the Commissioners for signatures. The first one is for Capital and the othere is for operation. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to sign the contracts and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

HIGHWAY
Virginia Bennett brought in info on fuel (on road, off road, and unleaded). Commissioner Deeds made a motion to accept on road and off road firm prices. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

The Board decided to wait on the unleaded prices to allow Commissioner Boyer time to check with BP and McClures.
Ms. Bennett would like permission to go before the Council for a transfer of funds. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to support and Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

Commissioner Hawley spoke with Virginia last Friday regarding the payroll schedule. Commissioner Hawley will speak with the other departments that have hourly workers before making a final decision.

Ms. Bennett also informed the Board that the new software has been installed and she attended training last Saturday. There is alot of data to be input. She is trying to get it done without putting in any overtime.

Ms. Bennett asked if there had been any more discussions about having a County Doctor. The Commissioners are not sure they want to tell the employees they only have one Doctor to go to. They did mention checking out what Ready Med at the base has to offer.

ATLAS COLLECTION CONTRACT
The Treasurer brought in the contract for collections, however there were corrections that were not initialed. The Board asked the Treasurer to either re-do the contract or have the corrections initialed.

DOG TAX ORDINANCE
The dog tax ordinance needs to be advertised for the December Council Meeting.

Commissioner Hawley made a motion to recess until 1:30. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

Reconvene.

Commissioner Hawley called to order the afternoon session of the Board to discuss the look over the applications for the new float position.

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 COMMISSIONER

____________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY

____________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS

____________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER

ATTEST: ____________________, Deputy Auditor
Jane Lilley