BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
OCTOBER 15, 2007
MINUTES

Commissioner Hawley called the weekly meeting to order.

TOURISM
Sandy Chittum brought the Board information on the Innkeepers Tax they are proposing to the County Council for adoption. The Board and Ms. Chittum discussed some of the requirements by Statute to enact this tax. No further action was taken.

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

MIAMIGO/YMCA
David Quick brought the quarterly report for reimbursement to the Board. The amount of reimbursement is $58,101. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to allow Commissioner Hawley to sign the paper work for the quarterly draw down of funds. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

LETTER OF COMPLIANCE FROM DLGF
The Board received a letter from the DLGF explaining where this County is not compliant and the time frame in which they expect us to meet their requirements. Commissioner Deeds got clarification from the County Assessor as to where we stand on this compliance issue.

IDEM NOTICE
The Board received a notice of Public Comment from IDEM for the Grissom Air Reserve Base for an air quality permit. No action taken.

CONSTRUCTION CONTROL INCORPORATED
The Board received a claim from CCI for services rendered on August 31, 2007. The date of the invoice is October 11, 2007. The Auditor will check to see this is not a duplication of claims.

REPORT ON INDOT TRIP BY COMMISSIONER BOYER
Commissioner Boyer told the Board that he went down to Indianapolis with the Converse Town Board, 3 State Representatives, One State Senator, and Kristy Householder from MCEDA to discuss the issue with State Road 19 and old 513. No action was taken as this was only for information to the Board.

JAIL REPORT
David Vitek gave the Board a bill for the quote to look at a generator. Commissioner Hawley will contact this company and discuss the possibility of maintenance agreements on all the County’s generators.

EMA GRANT
The Board received a copy of the grant for EMA to reimburse part of the salaries of the Director and the Assistant.

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

COUNTY ATTORNEY/DAVID GRUND
The Board gave Mr. Grund a copy of a resolution concerning the Innkeepers tax. He will bring it to the Council meeting tomorrow night. The Board also discussed an Ordinance requested by the Health Officer concerning Cockroaches. Mr. Grund will do some research on this type of ordinance.

JEFF PRICE/COURT HOUSE ANNIVERSARY
Mr. Price asked the Board if they were planning any celebration of the Centennial for the Court House next year. After some discussion the Board appointed Mr. Price to chair the committee to plan the celebration.

MCCALLISTER
Dave Vitek brought an invoice over to the Commissioners from McAllister for a service call to investigate the damage to the generator at the jail. A motion to pay the bill was made by Commissioner Boyer and 2nd by Commissioner Deeds. The motion passed 3-0.

The Board will contact him concerning service to the other generators.

ELEVATOR PROPOSALS
The Board received 2 proposals for elevator maintenance, one from AAMCO and one from METRO. Commissioner Hawley will contact these businesses to discuss service contracts for all our elevators.

RQAW
RQAW gave the Board proposals for surveying and soil engineering. The following businesses gave proposals:
PSI $3,500
ATC
Alton Witzig
Patriot $2,900
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to accept the bid from Patriot for $2,900. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
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Commissioner Boyer moved to allow Commissioner Hawley to sign for the boring work. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

3 requests for a site survey were received by the Board.
Certified Engineering $13,500
USI Consulting $9,900
Deckard Engineering & Surveying $3,960
Deckard requested a $300 retainer. The Board will look into this.

Commissioner Boyer moved to accept the Deckard bid. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and to let Commissioner Hawley sign any necessary paperwork. The motion passed 3-0.

The Board and RQAW discussed some of the issues to be discussed at their next meeting, such as the use of a Security System and mechanical systems for example.

A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Deeds and 2nd by Commissioner Hawley. Commissioner Boyer left the meeting early.

THE MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

________________________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY D. HAWLEY

_________________________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS

_________________________________________, MEMBER
CRAIG BOYER

ATTEST: ________________________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver