MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
February 19, 2008
MINUTES

Chairman Hawley called the meeting to order.

SYCAMORE TREES
Terry Temple and Dale Sease came before the Commissioners regarding the Sycamore Trees on Business 31. Mr. Temple said they were representing a lot of people who are hoping to be able to keep all of the trees. Mr. Temple knows a Forrester who is willing to check the health of the trees. He didn’t think there would be any charge but if there is he would be happy to pay it. He would like to go on record as doing everything he can to save the trees.

TOBACCO AWARENESS
Mr. Wilson asked the Board if the draft Ordinance had changed any at all. The Board said no it hasn’t. Mr. Wilson thanked the Board for their continued work on this issue.

COURT SERVER
John Powell and Deb Walker, Clerk, came before the Commissioners to let them know that Mrs. Walker has enough money in her Perpetuation fund to pay for the server. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to move forward with the Clerk purchasing the server out of her perpetuation fund. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

RENTAL AGREEMENT
The Commissioners received a rental agreement form Peru School Corporation regarding the room for the Smoking Ordinance public hearing. There is no charge for the room but the agreement is necessary in case damages occur. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to sign the agreement and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

IT
John Powell informed the Board that 39 North (new GIS) would be here Thursday updating information and making corrections. We should have the answers to most of our questions on Thursday.

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

BUNKERHILL PROPERTY
Marcia Worland came before the Commissioners regarding a property in Bunker Hill that belongs to the Commissioners. She would like to buy and develop the property. The Board will have the Auditor’s office check the status of the property.

EMA
Mike Peconga brought in the grant application for the laptops for the Commissioners to sign.

CLAIMS & PAYROLL
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve the claims and payroll. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

CCI CLAIM
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve paying the claim and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Dr. Farag invited the Commissioners to attend the Indiana Association of Public Health meeting in Indianapolis, February 27th from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m..

CLOCK REPAIR
The Board would like for the Auditor’s office to get in touch with Verdin Corp to have them get information to the Board regarding fixing the clocks prior to the 100 year celebration.

RECORDER
The Board received a memo from the Recorder stating that a row of books needing micro filmed was missed in the calculation. It will take an additional $2000.00 for these books. The Board asked the Recorder, Rhonda Trexler, to explain what happened. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

HIGHWAY
Sam Waltz informed the Board that one of plows was hit.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
David Grund brought the Fidler contract and informed the Board he did not see anything prohibiting read only sites. Commissioner Hawley said his understanding is we are allowed 19 read sites but after that there is a charge.

SIEMANS
The Commissioner received the Energy Savings Contract with Siemans. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to have Commissioner Hawley sign contract. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

BRIDGE 28
The Commissioners received information from Strand on Bridge 28. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to table until next week. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it 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