MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
PHONE 765-472-3901 FAX 765-472-1412
December 26, 2007
Commissioner Hawley called the weekly meeting of the Board of Commissioners to
order.
DENVER MOWING CONCERN
Commissioner Boyer asked about the mowing and weed lien in Denver. The Board
decided to call Darrell Wooten in to discuss the issue. Mr. Wooten identified
the property as the Mosley property that was purchased in a tax sale. He said it
was mowed twice in 2006 and not mowed at all in 2007. The cost for mowing was
$160 each time. He stated that the lien was placed on record the day of the tax
sale but it was coincidental because he has no idea when tax sales are held.
Commissioner Boyer moved to table this until January 2, 2008. The motion was 2nd
by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
UNSAFE BUILDING LAW
Mr. Wooten informed the Board that the current law we have been following has
been repealed and a new law is now in place that the County needs to adopt. This
would allow a non reverting fund to be established for demolition of unsafe
buildings. No further action was taken.
MINUTES
Commissioner Boyer made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
CSI CONTRACT WITH THE COURTS
A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to sign the CSI contract and if it is
discovered that another department should have paid it a correction will be
made. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
RQAW CLAIM
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to pay the claim for RQAW in the amount
of $124,458.98. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
MIAMIGO/YMCA RURAL TRANSIT
The Board received the quarterly report on mileage and operating income from
MiamiGo. No action was taken.
RQAW DITCH ISSUE ON 200 NORTH
After discussing some options a motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to approve
Ken Einselen to forward his suggestions to RQAW on behalf of Miami County. The
motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
WALLICK ROAD STOP SIGN/NICKLE PLATE TRAIL
The Board discussed the issue with the stop sign the Nickle Plate Trail placed
on the trail at Wallick Road. Commissioner Deeds moved to give them one week to
allow them time to move the sign to the agreed upon location. The motion was 2nd
by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
HEALTH COORIDINATOR CONTRACT
The Board looked over the contract prepared by the County Attorney concerning
the Health Coordinator position. There were some changes they would like to see.
No action was taken. It was noted that this position is only expected to be
funded through June 1, 2008 in its present format.
DUKES HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION REPORT
Commissioner Deeds told the Board that the grant committee gave $261,642 in
grants. $180,000 was given to Ivy Tech for two teaching laboratories for nurses
training in Peru. It was noted that the County application was received too late
for consideration.
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to re appoint Bob Schwartz to the Dukes Health
Care Foundation. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
CEMETERY BOARD
The Commissioners were told by Commissioner Boyer that he had received a call
from a lady about a cemetery that needs attention. He said there are a lot of
cemeteries that need attention and they need to look at the Board soon. It was
noted that Jan Martin, Bob Lilley and Richard Hammersley are the members of the
cemetery board.
CCI PACKET
Commissioner Deeds moved to give David Grund the document to review. The motion
was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0. It was noted that the bid openings
would be held in the Superior Court room when the time comes.
NEW GENERATOR ISSUE AT THE JAIL
After some discussion the Board decided they needed a field trip to see what the
issue is with the exhaust of the generator. Commissioner Deeds moved to take a
field trip when they get a break. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and
passed 3-0. Sam Waltz will have one of his men look at this issue and find a
solution for the Board.
BUNKER HILL ISSUE
The Board received a memo from Ken Einselen concerning an alley in Bunker Hill.
No action was taken.
AMCO ELEVATOR EXTENDED LIFE ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT
The Board received the document for all 4 elevators. Commissioner Deeds moved to
sign the agreement. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
This was agreed upon last week and Commissioner Hawley signed the document.
2008 COMMISSIONER ELECTION
Commissioner Boyer moved to appoint Commission Hawley and Commissioner Deeds to
the same positions they currently hold. Commissioner Boyer moved to close the
nominations. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion to close the nominations and the
vote was 3-0. For the year 2008 Commissioner Hawley will be Chairman and
Commissioner Deeds will be Vice Chairman.
SOIL AND WATER BUDGET
The Board discussed the Soil and Water budget. It was noted that they file a
claim twice a year with the Auditor to get their appropriated monies. The issue
is no one knows if any funds are left at the end of the year or what the money
is spent on. Commissioner Deeds will check with the Department to get some
clarification.
SHERIFF DEPARTMENT PAYROLL ISSUE
There was a problem with the final pay sheets brought to the Auditor by the
Sheriff Department and adjustments were needed to be made. Commissioner Boyer
moved to allow the Auditor to make corrections (with approval of the correction
with the State) and move the funds to cover the salaries that were appropriated
and allow Commissioner Hawley to sign the payroll when the corrections are
complete. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
It is noted that appointments to Boards will be made next week by the
Commissioners.
A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Boyer and 2nd by Commissioner
Deeds. The motion passed 3-0.
Adjourned
THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
______________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY
______________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS
______________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER
ATTEST: _____________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver
