MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
February 4, 2008
MINUTES
Chairman Hawley called the meeting to order.
TOBACCO AWARENESS
Mr. Wilson asked the Board if there is any progress in the holding of a public
hearing for a smoking ordinance. Commissioner Hawley told Mr. Wilson that the
meeting would be held on February 27, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Peru Junior High
School. Commissioner Hawley told Mr. Wilson there have been no changes to the
ordinance he reviewed at this point. Mr. Wilson thanked the Board for their
continued work on this issue.
AMCO ELEVATOR CLAIM
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to pay the claim for $1,070 for all 4
elevators. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Hawley and passed 2-0.
Commissioner Deeds was absent for this vote.
JAIL PROJECT
The Board received a request from Brook’s construction concerning a contracting
for cement work. The Board also received a packet from Old Castle for pre cast
jail.
RISOGRAPH MACHINE
The Board received the maintenance agreement for the Risograph machine. A motion
was made by Commissioner Deeds to pay the claim. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
GENERATOR AT THE JAIL
The Board discussed the pipe issue on the generator at the jail. No action was
taken.
IT ISSUE/EMA
Mike Peconga told the Board he had received $4,000 to purchase Microsoft Office.
He and John Powell feel it is a good purchase. After some discussion, the Board
told Mr. Peconga to process the claim for the $4,000 and when the money arrives
he may purchase the software.
Mr. Peconga also brought a copy of the State Warning Criteria to the Board for
review. It is opposite from what Miami County uses. Mr. Peconga does not feel
the County should go with the State’s system because it is not only opposite
ours but all the surrounding State’s plans. Commissioner Deeds said there should
be a Nation wide set criteria.
IT ISSUE
John Powell told the Board that the LOW Financial server is getting old and he
would like to replace it. The cost is $2,123. Commissioner Deeds made a motion
to go ahead but he should discuss the move with LOW prior to the purchase. The
motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
CLAIMS
Commissioner Boyer moved to approve the claims. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
MINUTES
Commissioner Boyer moved to accept the minutes as written. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
BUNKER HILL PROPERTY
The Board discussed the Bunker Hill elevator property and the need to get it
transferred to interested party and gets it back on the tax rolls.
DOG TAX
The Board discussed the need to clarify some of the issues concerning the new
dog tax ordinance. There are no age criteria in the ordinance. It was agreed
that all dogs should be taxed regardless of age.
The Board was told of a situation in Mexico of a family that has 4 dogs due to a
health issue of one of the puppies born to their dogs. The lady will be in next
week but the Board thinks there could be a variance granted in certain
circumstances.
INSURANCE
The Board requested a 3-year loss run report from the insurance companies that
hold policies on the County owned buildings.
HIGHWAY
Sam Waltz gave his weekly highway department report.
Mr. Waltz told the Board that the drainage problem on Old Stone road would be
addressed when the weather clears.
IDEM
The Board received an air quality permit approval for Peru Utilities.
COUNTY ATTORNEY
David Grund told the Board he has looked over the Public Health Coordinator
contract and he has some concerns. He said there are built in mechanisms and
audits that can level penalties on the County if the information does not comply
with their expectations.
He said the contract is restrictive and has downfalls that he would not
recommend the Board sign it. After some discussion Commissioner Hawley will
contact Dr. Farag and ask him to halt the person he has picked from doing any
further work until this can be worked out. Ken Scott said the person has already
been working at least a week or two. Commissioner Boyer moved to table this
one-week. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
Commissioner Boyer said he feels it should be placed in the hands of the Health
Board if they want to take the gamble of signing this contract.
SEPTIC FEES
Ken Scott was present to find out when to start charging the new amount.
Commissioner Deeds rescinded his last week’s motion. The motion to resend was
2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0. A motion to advertise consideration of
the new fee on Feb 25, 2008 was made by Commissioner Deeds and 2nd by
Commissioner Hawley. The motion passed 3-0.
JAIL PROJECT TITLE
Commissioner Hawley and the Board discussed the transfer of the jail property
from the MCEDA Board to the Holding Corporation. It was noted that the documents
are to be at the MCEDA Board meeting on February 13, 2008. Mr. Grund will have
those documents ready for signing at that meeting.
DEER CREEKS ESTATES CEMETERY ISSUE
The Board briefly discussed the situation at Deer Creek Estates. No action was
taken.
SHERIFF REPORT
Sheriff Roland gave the Board his weekly jail report. There are 77 males and 16
females. He sent two females to Fulton County due to discipline problems.
The Sheriff asked permission to paint the cellblocks. The Board told him to see
what kind of deal he can get on the paint. The trustees at the jail do the
painting so there is no labor cost.
Commissioner Boyer asked if the Sheriff’s Department could help with snow
removal around the Court House. The Sheriff will see what he can do about
assisting with snow removal.
MANATRON CLAIM FOR GIS
Commissioner Boyer made a motion to pay the bill for the GIS from Manatron. The
motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
Commissioner Boyer moved to adjourn. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds
and passed 3-0.
Adjourned
___________________________________CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY
___________________________________ VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS
___________________________________ MEMBER
CRAIG BOYER
ATTEST: ___________________________ Auditor
Brenda Weaver
