MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
February 11, 2008
MINUTES

Chairman Hawley called the meeting to order.

TOBACCO AWARENESS
Mr. Wilson asked the Board if the draft Ordinance is the Ordinance the Commissioners will present at the public hearing. Commissioner Hawley said it would be for the most part. Mr. Wilson asked if it would be voted on that night or if it would have to come back to the Commissioner meeting. Commissioner Hawley told Mr. Wilson that he envisioned that they would take the information gathered at the public hearing, possibly make some changes and then have another hearing. The Commissioners do not want people to feel like they won’t be heard. The meeting will be held on February 27, 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Peru Junior High School. Mr. Wilson thanked the Board for their continued work on this issue.

MINUTES
Commissioner Deeds moved to accept the minutes as written. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

DECKARD ENGINEERING AND SURVEYING BILL
The Board received a bill from Deckard for drainage survey at the new Jail site. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to pay (out of Jail fund) and it was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer. The motion passed 3-0.

EEL RIVER ROAD WEST OF 31
Phil Thorington came before the Board to ask if they have given any more consideration of fixing the road. He has been asking for it to be repaired for a long time and has been told it would be but it hasn’t. If it rains they cannot get out either way. The Board will talk to Sam Waltz.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
David Grund brought the contract for the Public Health Coordinator back to the Commissioners with the areas of concern highlighted. Commissioner Hawley will go over it with Joe Hilt from ISDH.

Mr. Grund will have the deed for 200 N ready by Wednesday for MCEDA.

JUDGE SPAHR
Jude Spahr came before the Board with a new list for the Ole Olson Production that will be done in the Court room. The list of time frames has been expanded. The Judge wants to ensure that no one can get past Georgeann’s office.

IT
John Powell brought the Board price information on a new Court server. Commissioner Hawley requested the Auditor’s office look into available funds

Also discussed making sure all employees know what to do and how to get ahold of someone if they have an irate customer in there office.

SHERIFF REPORT
Sheriff Roland gave the Board his weekly jail report. The Sheriff gave the Board the bill for the shredding. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to pay the bill. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

The Sheriff also had the information from the insurance company regarding the wrecked police car. If the car was repaired they would pay $7400.00, but if they found more problems, they would not pay any more. If it was totaled they would pay $10,600.00. A new car would be $23,637.95. The Sheriff has $7,200.00 left so there would be a balance of $5,837.95 left on a new car. The Prosecutor said he would pay the $5,837.95 for the new car. Commissioner Deeds made a motion for the Sheriff to proceed with the new vehicle.

HIGHWAY
*Sam Waltz gave his weekly highway department report.
*Mr. Waltz told the Board that the South part of the County has very high water.
*The Board discussed Mr. Thorington’s situation with Mr. Waltz and he thought he had some millings at Macy he could use to help with that situation.
*Discussed the Sycamore trees along 31.
*Commissioner Hawley told Sam he had a conversation with the Mayor regarding the renovation of Broadway from Main to 24. Sam and the Board discussed the Bridge on that road.

Commissioner Deeds moved to adjourn. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

Adjourned

___________________________________CHAIRMAN
GARY HAWLEY

___________________________________ VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS

___________________________________ MEMBER
CRAIG BOYER

ATTEST: ___________________________ Auditor
Brenda Weaver