MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
PH. 765-472-3901 FAX 765-472-1412
FEBRUARY 5, 2007

Commissioner Hawley called the meeting to order.

HIGHWAY LETTER
The Board received a letter from Roger Merriman regarding his mailbox being knocked down by a snow plow. He went to the Highway Dept and the situation was handled promptly and professionally handled.

SHERIFF/JAIL ISSUES
*The Board received a memo from John Heeter on conditions in the Jail that need repaired.
*Received year end report from the Sheriff’s Department.
*Heard from Harry Denham Jr. regarding his thought on steel add-on cells.

ATLAS ESTIMATE
Commissioner Hawley asked Atlas for an estimate to paint the ceiling. The estimate was for $7,560.00. They also gave an estimate of $1000.00 for cleaning. The Board decided to get other estimates.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Board spoke to Mr. Grund regarding the Trustees not wanting to collect money for the Dog ordinance.
The Board also asked Mr. Grund about having a referendum for an anti-smoking ordinance.

KEN EINSELEN/HIGHWAY
Mr. Einselen brought information to the Board on a pre-construction conference on contract 28825 on Friday, February 9th.

The Board also discussed the Macy - Gilead Road and the Nickel Plate Walkway. The Board has had some complaints about this intersection. There is no accident history on this intersection. After discussing several recommendations, Commissioner Boyer made a motion to clean the brush, put advisory signs, and stripe the road. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

EMA
Mike Peconga came before the Board to ask for permission to apply for a grant for software to put on the laptop computers. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to allow and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Peconga also informed the Board that he and Chris Marks would be going to training this weekend at Grissom.

ATLAS BILL
The Board reviewed the 2nd billing for the cleaning by Atlas. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to pay the bill. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

COMMUNITY CORRECTION VEHICLES
The Community Corrections Vehicles are titled “Community Corrections” which creates a problem because the Commissioners pay for the insurance. All County vehicles are to be titled to the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to have the titles corrected on all 3 vehicles. The motion was 2nd Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

HIGHWAY
The Highway asked to go before the Council for an additional appropriation for money to pay the replacement for Virginia Bennett to come early and train with Virginia. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to allow and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

Mr. Waltz made a recommendation to hire Ron Golliher to replace an employee who resigned. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

Mike Sisson, Highway, brought an agreement from Grissom plowing Olson and Thunderbolt. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to have Ken Einselen review and make a recommendation. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

PAYROLL
Commissioner Boyer moved to pay the payroll. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds 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.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
There are some issues in the Health Department that need to be discussed with the Health Board. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to get on the agenda for the next Health Board meeting to be held in March. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

SHERIFF
The Sheriff came before the Commissioners to discuss an amendment to the Accident Report Ordinance. If you get the report on the internet, it would be $12.00. If you go directly to the Sheriff Dept it should be $8.00. The Sheriff would like the Ordinance amended to that. The Sheriff will take it before the Council.

DEER CREEK TRUSTEE
Ralph Cory informed the Commissioners that David Grund has not filed an appearance in the Clerk’s office for the lawsuit brought against him. Mr. Grund is in the process.

A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Boyer and 2nd by Commissioner Hawley. The motion passed 3-0.

MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS


________________________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY D. HAWLEY

________________________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS

________________________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER

ATTEST: ________________________________, Deputy Auditor
Jane Lilley