THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
FEBRUARY 20, 2007
Commissioner Hawley called the meeting to order.
TECHNOLOGY
John Powell presented a quote for a switch for the servers in the amount of
$812.99. Commissioner Boyer asked if one switch is enough. Mr. Powell said one
would be sufficient at this time, we can order more as the need arises. A motion
was made by Commissioner Deeds to purchase and install the switch. The motion
was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
Kolinger Security Technology gave the Board quotes on making the handicap door
open and close more easily. The cost for the change is $875. This will allow
anyone with a handicap to be able to use their pass to get in without having to
hit the door plate.
The Board also received a bill for the camera system in the amount of $5,685.
The Board also received an estimate for correcting the exit device trim system
in the amount of $3,299.
Commissioner Deeds moved to approve the change order. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT TECHNOLOGY
The Board received a quote for security on the exterior lobby door of the annex
and a locking system in the lobby in the amount of $5,350. Commissioner Deeds
moved to go ahead with the work at the annex building for the Probation
department. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
The Board and John Powell discussed the 911 T1 line contract. Commissioner
Hawley said he feels having fiber ran between the two departments of 911 and the
McKinstry EMA office is a good idea. He also said the Board has a good
relationship with Peru Utilities and he feels they should look into this issue
for future needs.
SKILLMAN/PAT PORTIUS
Mr. Portius told the Board he is waiting to find out what avenue they are going
to take in constructing the new County jail. He just wants them to know he is
offering a variety of levels of services for his company.
MINUTES AMENDED
Commissioner Deeds moved to amend the time in the minutes to extend the
receiving of the RFQ’s to 3-14-07 by noon. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner
Boyer and passed 3-0.
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to approve the minutes with the change
of time and date. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
REAPPRAISAL INFORMATION
The Board received a re appraisal information form from Bockman & Associates.
The Board filled out the form for the company to do the reappraisal for
insurance purposes of all County property.
CIRCUS CITY FESTIVAL PARADE
The Board received a letter from the Circus City Festival requesting the closing
of Wayne Street at the Bridge which is an annual request. The street would be
closed at the bridge at 7:30 am and remain closed until the end of the parade. A
motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to do as we have done in the past and
allow the closure. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
NOT FOR PROFITS FLOW CHART
The Board received a packet of information containing descriptions of services
provided by each not for profit organization and a flow chart explaining the
process those needing services can follow.
PAINTING QUOTES
The Board received painting quotes from Williams Painting for repair and paint
for walls on each floor of the Court House. The Board is expecting other quotes
to be received so no action taken.
SNOW EMERGENCY DISCUSSION
The Board and EMA Director, Mike Peconga discussed the snow emergency Ordinance.
There seemed to be some confusion as to which Ordinance the Board used to call
the emergency.
Mr. Peconga said he is filing for reimbursement for the snow emergency with the
State. He said they have documented 16 ½ to 17 inches of snow accumulation
during the storm.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Commissioner Hawley said the Highway Department did a great job with the removal
of snow from the recent storm. He said he and the Mayor of Peru were in constant
communications and the County and City crews worked well together.
Mr. Peconga said the Red Cross was up and ready and he also said he felt the
Highway did a fantastic job.
Mr. Waltz said there are some repairs to equipment after the storm.
Commissioner Boyer suggested that when storms like this are predicted he feels
the highway should assign a truck to the Amboy firehouse. There is a room they
could stay in until the snow stops. There was a heart attack victim in Converse
and the plows had to get the ambulance through to the patient. He commended the
Highway department with their getting the ambulance there and helping with the
patient. The man lived, but time is critical with these types of emergencies
during storms like we had.
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ESTATES AT EAGLES POINTE PARKING ISSUE
The Board received a suggestion from Mr. Waltz to ask the Sheriff to ticket
vehicles illegally parked at The Estates at Eagles Pointe. At Gunther Court and
Kessler Blvd. there are 2 vehicles that have been there and one is in front of a
no parking sign. The Board will have the Sheriff address this issue.
COURT HOUSE FLOORS
The Board received an estimate to strip and wax the floors on the rotunda from
the Cleaning Man. The bill will be negotiated with Atlas Construction to pay.
The amount presented was $1,355.
HIGHWAY ENGINEER
Ken Einselen brought recommendations to the Board for 700 South & 500 East.
After some discussions a motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to add a 45 mph
speed sign to the advanced warning signs for the curve and to add center line
striping. To add chevrons on the curve for west bound traffic on 700 South. The
motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
David Grund said he is still making contacts on the bonding issue and working on
the Tobacco Ordinance issue. Mr. Grund had no other business to bring to the
Board at this time.
A motion to adjourn was made by Commissioner Boyer. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
__________________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY
__________________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS
__________________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER
ATTEST: __________________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver
