MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
PHONE 765-472-3901 FAX 765-472-1412
JANUARY 16, 2007
Chairman Hawley called the weekly meeting of the Board of Commissioners to
order.
JAIL DOCTOR
Jail Commander Jeff Stinson brought representatives from Health Professionals
before the Board for a presentation of their services. This company is located
in Peoria, Illinois and services 90 sites in 7 Midwestern States. The Indiana
counties they service in our area are Wabash, Clinton, Howard, White and Fulton.
The proposal is for a Doctor to be on site up to 2 hours a week and the nursing
staff to provide 25 hours of service per week. The representatives also said
they will give the current jail staff mental health training in a 4 hour
session. Commissioner Hawley asked how the yearly cost would be adjusted when a
new facility is built and the population increases. The rate is Per Diem and
their per diem is .90 cents per inmate per day. This company also said that many
in their organization have a law enforcement background and so they understand
and fit their services into the jail’s schedule. If awarded the contract they
can step in immediately with a one-year contract. They are willing to negotiate
a longer-term contract at 3% or less increase per year. Officer Stinson
interjected that the jail has been without a doctor for 3 weeks and we are
getting close to a desperate situation without medical care available.
SKILLMAN
Pat Portteus and Harry Denham made their introductions to the Board. They said
they are interested in working on the construction of a new jail for the County.
Mr. Portteus left a folder with information concerning the companies past work
and success stories.
CURTIS ELBURN/FENCE ISSUE
Mr. Elburn explained what occurred when he was hired to construct a fence
between two properties. He stated that before the project began he had spoken
with both parties and all wanted the fence built. Now that the fence is done one
of the parties said he would not pay his half. The township trustee directed his
concern to the Board of Commissioners. The Board determined they have no
jurisdiction over this matter and suggested Mr. Elburn speak to an attorney
because it is an issue between him and the persons that hired him.
IT/JOHN POWELL
Mr. Powell brought a renewal for Norton antivirus before the Board to approve.
The cost is $2,858.25 and is a yearly update cost.
Mr. Powell also brought a request to purchase a pc and software for windows
vista. Mr. Powell said that any new computer we receive will have windows vista
and even to upgrade our licenses they would upgrade to vista. After some further
discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to allow the purchase of the
pc and software and to pay the maintenance contracts. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
HEALTH ENVIRONMENTAL/KEN SCOTT
Mr. Scott asked the Board for permission to allow Carol Biddle $800 from the
non-reverting fund to attend a school for lead abatement. This would cover the
cost of her room and food. She will share a room with a lady from Wells County
to cut the cost. A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to allow this. The
motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
CLAIMS QUESTIONS
Commissioner Boyer commented that our jail cost for food appears to be about $4
per day per inmate. Commissioner Hawley said that is probably accurate because
he can remember a few years back the estimated cost was $3.50 per day per
inmate.
IDEM NOTICE
The Board received an IDEM notice for Square D. This is an application for air
quality permit.
The Board received a final notice for Mike Miller for a confined feeding
operation.
2006 TIME SHEETS
The Board reviewed and signed the time sheets for Mike Peconga, Ken Einselen and
Jim Comerford.
JUDGE BURKE REQUEST
Judge Burke told the Board the Courts are going to re arrange the library use
and re position books and take out shelves. She intends to make office space in
the north end and the table and books moved to the south end. She said that
while they are doing this there are some issues with the walls that need
addressed. The Board discussed the matter and said they will look at cleaning
out the 4th floor to put the shelves that she removes and asked her to hold off
until they can get this addressed.
EMA/MIKE PECONGA
Mr. Peconga told the Board that there is a District 3 exercise on Saturday and a
meeting Thursday in Auburn, Indiana. Marie Nichols, Health Coordinator
interjected that there is an 8:00 am briefing tomorrow morning on the upcoming
meeting. The briefing will be held in her office.
Mrs. Nichols also said that the meetings are on communications and discussion
making. This is where she feels Miami County needs some work.
Mrs. Nichols also brought the following:
*An Ordinance from another County for Rabies for the Board to review. She said
Miami County does not have this type of an Ordinance as far as she knows and
feels we need one.
*Memorandums of understandings with Square D and CVS Pharmacy.
*A prophylaxis clinic site agreement to the Board between the Miami County
Health Department and Peru High School.
*A copy of mutual aid agreements between the Miami County Health Department and
the Peru City Fire Department, the Denver Volunteer Fire Department, Area 5
Agency, Miller’s Merry Manor-Peru.
Mrs. Nichols informed the Board that she has given her resignation to the Health
Department. The Board thanked her for her dedication and hard work as County
Health Coordinator and wished her well.
CLAIMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to approve the claims. The motion was
2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to approve the minutes. The motion was
2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
HIGHWAY ISSUES
Sam Waltz informed the Board that a County Highway Department truck was involved
in an accident at Highway 19 and Germann Street this morning. There were no
injuries.
Mr. Waltz said the Highway Department had been in until after 2:00 am due to the
snow we received.
ADVANCED CORRECTIONAL HEALTH CARE/JAIL DOCTOR
Les Singleton gave a presentation to the Board concerning their services
available to Miami County. Mr. Singleton said Dr. Johnson formed this company 5
years ago and they are in 41 facilities in Indiana. Their yearly cost is
$89,580.60 and they are paid monthly. There are 2 nurses to train our own County
Nurse and if accepted this person would be their employee. Commissioner Hawley
asked how they could utilize the County Health nurse when she is currently
working a 35-hour week. Mr. Singleton said she would become an employee of
Advanced Correctional Health Care. Captain Vitek asked if they would give in
house training on AED’s and CPR training. It is noted that they would. The Board
thanked Mr. Singleton for his presentation and said they would let the County
Attorney review his contract proposal.
HIGHWAY ISSUES/CONTINUED
Mr. Waltz said that Virginia Bennett is retiring in May and he would like
permission to go before Council to ask for 3 months salary to hire a
replacement. The Board approved his request.
Business 31 Project
Mr. Waltz said the figure of what would be needed from CEDIT funds is $110,000.
He would like to go before Council to request this additional appropriation
either next month or March. The Board approved this request.
MCEDA/KRISTY HOUSEHOLDER
L&M Stamping is requesting a 5-year abatement on 2 pieces of used equipment.
This would be processed as two abatements. Mrs. Householder said she will be
bringing this before Council this evening and she will call Council President
Bill Click to set up a meeting of the new abatement committee prior to the
regular Council meeting. Commissioner Boyer moved the Board support this for 2
pieces of used machinery for a 5-year abatement. This motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
JAIL DOCTOR DISCUSSIONS
The Board discussed each proposal and Commissioner Deeds made a motion to
contract with Health Professionals with the change in their contract to read
that they are to fulfill our mandate to provide quality health care to the Miami
County jail population and to negotiate a long-term contract. The motion was 2nd
by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
STATE HIGHWAY BIDS
Ken Einselen brought a proposed bidders list from the Indiana Department of
Transportation. The INDOT project is for County Road 675 East and 550 East. The
3 companies that are accepted to bid are Phend & Brown Inc., Brooks Construction
Company Inc and E & B Paving Inc.
Mr. Einselen told the Board that his estimate of the County’s cost for the Lost
Bridge (#28) is $161,000.
RECESS
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to recess until 1:30 pm. The motion was
2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
RECONVENE
The Board reviewed the changes made to the Health Professionals contract for the
jail doctor.
BUTLER TOWNSHIP ADIVSORY BOARD
A motion was made to appoint Loren Hays and Donna Eckelbarger to the Butler
township advisory board. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed
2-0. Commissioner Hawley was still on the phone with Mrs. Eckelbarger.
CELL PHONE CONTRACTS WITH CENTENNIAL WIRELESS
The Board reviewed the plans and phones available. Commissioner Deeds moved to
proceed and finalize the agreement with centennial. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
KIMME & ASSOCIATES
The Board received a letter from Kimme & Associates thanking them for allowing
them to do the jail study. They also enclosed their bill for the study. A motion
to pay the bill was made by Commissioner Deeds and 2nd by Commissioner Boyer.
The motion passed 3-0.
DUKES HOSPITAL SALE AGREEMENT
The Board reviewed some of the agreements made by Triad when the Hospital was
purchased. There are some questions as to whether or not some of these
agreements are being honored. They are not sure the Health Department is aware
of what is available.
Commissioner Boyer said the Amboy Ambulance Service has billed Dukes twice and
the Hospital has declined to pay. It is noted that payment is in the agreement
made at the time of the sale of the Hospital to Triad.
HEALTH PROFESSIONALS CONTRACT
A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to hire HP to serve the needs of a jail
Doctor and nurse’s services and for Commissioner Hawley to sign the contract
when corrected. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
ATLAS CLEANING SERVICES
Commissioner Deeds moved to ask Atlas to come next week to discuss the progress
being made in cleaning the Court House Rotunda. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Deeds and 2nd by Commissioner
Boyer. 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
