THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
JULY 2, 2007
Commissioner Hawley called the weekly meeting of the Board to order.
MEXICO REGIONAL SEWER DISTRICT
Tina Henderson, Grant Administrator, addressed the Commissioners in regard to
signing the Grant Application and Public Hearing form for the Mexico Regional
Sewer District. After some discussion Commissioner Deeds made a motion to allow
Chairman Hawley to sign documents. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it
passed 3-0.
Ms. Henderson introduced Steven Ray of Rural Affairs to the Board. Mr. Ray
informed the Commissioner of what kind of information the State would be looking
for from the County.
1) Financial
2) Commitments already in place (Capital Improvement Plan)
3) 2006 Annual Report
Commissioner Hawley asked Mr. Ray if that committee understood the budget
process and year end balances of funds. Mr. Ray said that he believes they do.
The County also needs to be active in this project. There was discussion of
three items of consideration.
1) Road Repair after project
2) Forgiving Loan
3) Money to each resident for hook-up
Ms. Henderson will send Grant questions to the Auditor to fill out and send back
to her. Ms. Henderson will also set up meeting with the Engineer and the
Commissioners.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
David Grund, County Attorney, informed the Board that he had reviewed the SRI
contract and had no problem with it but he would recommend the Auditor and the
Board look them over because he is not sure of the process. Commissioner Deeds
made a motion to forward to the Auditor and Treasurer to look over and it was
2nd by Commissioner Boyer. The motion passed 3-0.
Carol Biddle brought the Food Ordinance before the Board. It was reviewed March
12th due to fee changes but never signed. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to
have the County Attorney look over. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and
passed 3-0.
TOBACCO AWARENESS
Mike Wilson from Tobacco Awareness stopped in to get an update on the Smoking
Ordinance. The Attorney is working on it and will be bringing a revised one to
the Commissioners. Mr. Wilson said he hopes it will be an effective and
comprehensive Ordinance.
YMCA RURAL TRANSIT
A Contract Voucher was brought before the Board for a signature. Commissioner
Deeds made a motion to sign the voucher. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and
it passed 3-0. The Board also received the quarterly report.
CUM COURT HOUSE
Commissioner Boyer is concerned with the amount they initially appropriated for
the Jail Project. After some discussion Commissioner Boyer made a motion to
increase the line item to $250,000.00. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds
and passed 3-0.
SHERIFF
The Sheriff brought his contract for 2008 to the Commissioners. The Sheriff is
asking for $72,000 which by law he can receive 60% of the Prosecutor’s wage and
some of the tax warrant money. This is less than that amount. Commissioner Boyer
made a motion to sign the contract and Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion. The
motion passed 3-0. The Sheriff also brought the weekly report.
MINUTES
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Hawley 2nd
the motion and it passed 2-0. (Commissioner Boyer was out of the room)
HIGHWAY
Sam Waltz brought in the new 144’s for the Highway.
Asked the Commissioners for permission to have Janice Clemons replace him on the
Insurance Committee. Permission granted.
CLAIMS
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve the claims. Commissioner Boyer 2nd
the motion and it passed 3-0.
VETERAN’S OFFICER
Jay Kendall sent a request to ask permission for his assistant to take several
vacation days prior to acquiring them. After some discussion Commissioner Deeds
made a motion to deny the request due to it going against the Personnel Policy.
The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
WABASH VALLEY RESTORATION
The Commissioners reviewed a proposal from Wabash Valley Restoration to repair
the South side of the Annex. Commissioner Boyer moves to accept and Commissioner
Deeds 2nd. The motion passed 3-0.
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7-2-07
EMA
Mike Peconga brought in the quarterly report. He also informed the Commissioners
that Bill Raber, Chief of Police and Chris Brooks, Fire, will be on the District
EMA Committee.
LETTER FROM CITIZEN
The Board received a letter from Linda Gustin regarding traffic through
Deedsville. She has grandchildren that live there and has contacted the Sheriff
department who has written tickets, but she would like to have a “children
present” sign placed. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to give to Ken Einselen
to review. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.
WAGGONER-IRWIN-SCHEELE
The Commissioners received a proposal from Waggoner-Irwin-Scheele for updating
Personnel Policy. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to change the line item
amount in the 2008 budget from $7,500 to $15,000. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the
motion and it passed 3-0.
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT RFQ
Commissioner Boyer went through the ones that were submitted and is concerned
about the cost and how to justify it. Commissioner Hawley said if you didn’t
have a management company there would be a contingency clause that would be
around 6% of the contract. After much discussion Commissioner Deeds made a
motion to interview Skillman and Construction Management on 7-16-07, one at 1:30
pm and 2:30 pm. 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 D. HAWLEY
_______________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS
_______________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER
ATTEST: ______________________, Deputy Auditor
Jane Lilley
