THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
April 7, 2008
Commissioner Deeds called the meeting to order. Commissioner Hawley is out of
town for a jail conference meeting.
SMOKING ORDINANCE
The Board was asked by Mr. Wilson from the Smoke Free group if they were ready
to sign the Smoking Ordinance. He also introduced Tim Filler and Craig Wesley to
the Board. They were at the public hearings and are representatives of various
smoke free organizations. The Board told Mr. Wilson that Commissioner Hawley is
out of town and they will not be making any decisions until they are all in
attendance. The Board also asked Mr. Filler and Wesley to bring or send them
information concerning the laws passed by surrounding states. It is the opinion
of the Board that the State of Indiana should have addressed this issue instead
of placing it in the lap of local governments. The Board also mentioned they got
a letter from Shannon Harshman supporting the Smoking Ordinance.
FLAMABLE STOREAGE UNIT
The Board received an invoice in the amount of $340.95 for a storage unit for
flammable liquids. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to pay the claim. The
motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 2-0.
RQAW
The Board received an invoice for the jail project. This one is for February in
the amount of $148,148.58. A motion to approve the paying of this bill was made
by Commissioner Boyer and 2nd by Commissioner Deeds. The motion passed 2-0.
The Board received a bill from RQAW for $45,745.14 for the month of March.
Commissioner Boyer moved to pay the bill. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner
Deeds and passed 2-0.
WIND POWER DISCUSSION
The Board discussed the Co Op formed in Howard County concerning the use of wind
power energy. Duke Energy sent a letter to invest in it. The Board noted there
is a test wind tower outside Macy. No action taken.
COCACOLA BOTTLING COMPANY
The Board received a contract with the company to allow the County 20% of the
gross amount collected. This will be brought back to the next meeting.
CIRCUS CITY FESTIVAL
The Board was asked to use the County grounds and parking during the Circus City
Festival. The Board approved all except the use of the parking lot on the south
east corner of Main and Miami Streets. The County does not own this lot. The
Auditor will fax a replay and approval to Mr. Gallahan at the Circus City
Festival office. Commissioner Boyer moved to allow. The motion was 2nd by
Commissioner Deeds and passed 2-0.
WEEKLY JAIL REPORT
Dave Vitek brought the weekly jail report to the Board.
CITIZEN COMPLAINT
An individual complained about the trustee at Deedsville. Commissioner Deeds
explained how the funding for the trustees is received and the proper procedure
to bring the complaint before the Board of Commissioners. No action taken.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
Sam Waltz told the Board that the tile work on 900 south is finished.
Commissioner Boyer and Mr. Waltz discussed the culvert at McGrawsville Road and
State Road 18. This is a ditch known as copper creek. It was noted that a new
structure will be placed in that area. No further action taken.
Highway Department told the Board he has submitted a transfer of $105,000 from
trucks to fuel in the budget. He noted that he has trucks with over 300,000
miles on them. He has one with water in the oil that has to be addressed.
Mr. Waltz said he will be prioritizing the repairs to the County roads due to
the shortage of funds and the cost of materials.
Commissioner Boyer moved to support the transfer made by the Highway Department.
The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 2-0.
JAIL PROJECT
The Board received a bill for portable toilet at the jail site. A motion to pay
the bill was made by Commissioner Boyer. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner
Deeds and passed 2-0.
JAIL BONDS
The Board noted that the jail bonds were sold last week to City Securities Corp.
at a rate of 5.2169% interest rate.
TECHNOLOGY ISSUES
John Powell told the Board that he is hoping by the end of this month we can
discontinue paying both Manatron and 39 degrees north for GIS.
The voting machines are ready for Election Day.
The e mail server is 2 years old and he wants to update it. A motion to allow
the update was made by Commissioner Boyer and 2nd by Commissioner Deeds. The
motion passed 2-0.
Mr. Powell requested permission to attend a conference in Florida for the Cisco
software. Jim Comerford from 9-1-1 will also be attending along with 2
dispatchers and possibly the IT Director from the City of Peru. The conference
is September 6th through the 12th. The total for the trip would be $940.
Commissioner Boyer moved to allow. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it
passed 2-0.
Commissioner Deeds asked if the issues in the Recorder’s office had been
addressed. Mr. Powell said he checked the yellow pages web site and he could get
on it from her setting. Commissioner Deeds said this would be followed up on.
MIAMIGO/YMCA BUS
The Board received the 2007 summary of final expenses. The amount was $294,854.
PAYROLL AND CLAIMS
Commissioner Boyer moved to allow the payment of payroll and claims from last
week. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 2-0.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to approve the minutes. The motion was
2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 2-0.
TOURISM/INNKEEPERS TAX
Commissioner Deeds mentioned that Commissioner Hawley asked him to find out from
David Grund if there is anything the Board should be doing. No action taken.
HIGHWAY ENGINEER
Ken Einselen told the Board he has spoken with Eric Breun concerning bridge 28.
He expects the surveys early May concerning the sub structure in the middle of
the river. Mr. Einselen told the Board of his progress on finding some of the
right of way documents from the 1920’s. He has more research to do.
The Board asked Mr. Einselen to find out how much the County will need next year
for the 31 south project.
COUNTY ATTORNEY/DAVID GRUND
Mr. Grund told the Board he has reviewed the two contracts brought to them by
the Clerk of the Courts. These are for reimbursements for child support IV-D.
The Board and Mr. Grund discussed the contracts and it was decided they would
bring these back next week for approval of one.
FENCE ISSUE
Mr. Grund told the Board that the fence issue is exactly as he quoted before and
they should let him know what they wish him to do. The trustee takes over the
building of the fence and if one party is not willing to pay their fair portion
it is assessed on their taxes. No further action taken at this time.
COURT HOUSE CELEBRATION
Jeff Price told the Board the date for the 100th year celebration of the Court
House is October 12, 2008. The Historical Society will be making the programs
with the Board’s permission. There will be an art exhibit that will be judged. A
poster will be created to sell and Tom Gustin will be in charge of music. They
are trying to make this an entire County event and letters have gone out to
churches to provide food. There are still issues to work out but he is just
giving an update. No further action taken.
SIEMANS BILL
A bill for $68 for parts was received by the Board. Neither of the Commissioners
knew anything about this bill so it will be held until next week.
Commissioner Boyer moved to adjourn. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it
passed 2-0.
THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
____________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY D. HAWLEY
____________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS
____________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER
ATTEST: ___________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver
