MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
25 N BROADWAY
PERU, IN 46970
1-2-07

M I N U T E S

Commissioner Hawley opened the meeting.

The first order of business was reorganization of the Board. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to have Commissioner Hawley remain as Chairman of the Board. Commissioner Deeds said Commissioner Hawley has done an outstanding job of keeping the other Commissioners informed of what is going on and being available. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

Commissioner Boyer made a motion to have Commissioner Deeds remain as Vice-Chairman. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Hawley and passed 3-0.

Commissioner Deeds mad a motion to re-appoint Jerry Butler, Judy Hoeppner, and Scott Potts to the PTABOA Board. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

Commissioner Deeds made a motion to have Commissioner Hawley remain on the Plan Commission and it was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer. The motion passed 3-0.

Commissioner Deeds made a motion to replace Lonnie Harts with Kevin Trimble on the Plan Commission. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

IT DEPARTMENT
John Powell and John Evans came before the Board with the information the on the usage of the Risograph. They checked the counts and said it was paying for itself. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to pay the Shearer bill and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

PLAN COMMISSION
The Plan Commission met last week to consider waiving fees for “not for profit”. The Commission did not make any recommendations.

TREASURER
The Treasurer made a written request to the Board to pay Mary Betzner, part time person, for the holidays. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to deny the request based on the Miami County Employee Handbook. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

IDEM NOTICE
The Board received an IDEM notice for a Confined Feeding Permit for Rodney Miller.

INDOT NOTICE
The Board received a copy of a notice sent to the Sheriff and Carmine Gentile of Maconaquah Schools that the request for a de-acceleration lane at Maconaquah was denied.

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

VSO VAN
Jay Kendall informed the Commissioners that he received the bill for the balance due on the DAV van. The balance is $10,400.00. The Commissioners told him to do the claim and the Auditor’s office would put the account numbers on it.

NEW COURT HOUSE FLOAT
Commissioner Hawley took the new float around to the 1st and 2nd floors and introduced her. The Board discussed where she would be working. Commissioner Hawley went to talk to Mike Chittum, Peru Township Assessor, to see if he needed to have her in his office and he said he didn’t need the help. It was decided that she would start out on the phone system and then possibly the Treasurer’s office.

CLAIMS
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to pay the claims and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

TIMECARDS
Commissioner Boyer made a motion to sign the IT timecards for 2006. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and it passed 3-0.

SHERIFF
Sheriff Roland came before the Board to discuss the issue with the Jail Doctor. The County has a contract with Dr. Hoover for $600 a month. However there is a question as to who is responsible for the insurance. Dr. Hoover’s insurance does not want to cover his duties with the inmates. The Sheriff will be putting together a job description in order to get a quote on insurance and Jeff Stinson, Jail Commander, will get together a quote from two different companies that provide those services for Jails by next meeting. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to table until January 8th. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

The sprinkler system went off in the recreation room and Koorsen was called to come in and fix it. The system is very old and parts for it have been recalled.



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DUKES HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION GRANT
The Insurance applied for a wellness grant through the Dukes Health Care Foundation and the request was denied. The group was encouraged to try again.

HIGHWAY
Sam Waltz informed the Board that there is a problem with the Amboy sewer project. Mr. Waltz says the problem is the responsibility of the Contractor.

MIKE SAINE
Mr. Saine came before the Board to get a signature on a contract that was missed.

SHERIFF
The Sheriff brought over the Job Description for the Jail Doctor. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to OK and the motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0. The Board would like for Dr. Hoover to look over before it goes to the Insurance Company.

Commissioner Boyer made a motion to adjourn and Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

Adjourn

THE MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

_________________________________CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY

_________________________________VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS

_________________________________MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER

_________________________________ATTEST
JANE LILLEY, DEPUTY AUDITOR