THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF
COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
MAY 5, 2008
Commissioner Hawley called the meeting of the Board to order.
JAIL SITE DRAINAGE
The Board discussed a ditch issue at the jail site. An easement from a landowner
needs to be completed and recorded. No further action taken. The County Attorney
will be notified of this issue.
EMA ISSUE
Mike Peconga asked permission to go to school this week for training on critical
assessment of infrastructure. The schooling is on Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday from 8 am to 4 pm. Commissioner Boyer said this seems to be something
that would be helpful to them so he made a motion to allow both Mike and Chris
to attend the classes. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
Mr. Peconga also said that Mr. Marks would be attending classes at Grissom on
Thursday, Friday and Saturday for training and he will be using his comp time
for some of this time. Commissioner Deeds moved to allow Mr. Marks to attend
these sessions. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
Mr. Peconga said he has two cars that he will be getting rid off due to the age
and mileage of the cars. He has two replacements from the Peru City Police
department. He expects to get around $1,700 for each of the vehicles.
The Board asked how many volunteers he has. Mr. Peconga said 23 and they do a
lot of services for the community. Commissioner Deeds moved to allow the cars to
be auctioned off. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
SMOKING ORDINANCE
Mike Wilson asked if the May 27th date is firm for the public meeting concerning
the adoption of the Smoking Ordinance. Commissioner Hawley said it is a firm
date and the meeting will be held at 7:00 pm at the Peru High School auditorium.
SHERIFF’S REPORT
Dave Vitek gave the Board the weekly maintenance report from the jail.
PERU PUBLIC LIBRARY APPOINTMENT
The Board received a letter from the Library informing them that the current
person’s term is up and does not want to be appointed again. The Board will
discuss this and ask if the Library Board knows of anyone that wants to be
appointed.
NIPSCO LETTER
The Board received a letter eliminating our reciprocal agreement for damages
during excavation from NIPSCO. No action was taken.
MINUTES
A motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to approve the minutes. The motion was
2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
SMOKING ORDINANCE/COUNTY ATTORNEY
David Grund was instructed to amend the Smoking Ordinance to include all private
clubs. The Board voted last week on this issue and Mr. Grund was absent.
HOLDING CORPORATION MEETING
David Grund said next Monday morning, May 12th at 8:30 am, there will be a
meeting of the Holding Corporation to appoint an agent to approve and to pay
claims.
VERDIN CLOCKS
The Board received blue prints for the Court House clocks. The clocks are 5 feet
around and the Board questioned some of the hardware used to fasten it to the
Court House. Commissioner Deeds called them to clarify some of the information.
Commissioner Deeds moved to sign to approve the clock plans from Verdin Clock
Company. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
HISTORICAL BRIDGE INVENTORY
The Board received a memo from the County Engineer concerning the bridges
eligible to be designated historical. The Board reviewed this and Commissioner
Boyer moved to set aside the list. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and
passed 3-0.
PERU UTILITIES/ROGER MERRIMAN
Mr. Merriman told the Board that the agenda at City Hall will be the water and
sewer use and he suggests sending a letter stating the Boards position on the
issue. No further action taken, but the Board thanked him for keeping them
informed.
IT DEPARTMENT
John Powell told the Board he had a few things to discuss with them. First was
the use of time clocks for the Court House. He stated that currently there are
about 20 people from Probation, CASA and Community Corrections using the system.
Mr. Powell said those departments established a separate policy and the Board
will need to do the same for the Court House and any other areas they chose to
use time clocks in. Commissioner Hawley said this system can graduate into
departments and the Board does not have to implement all at once. The Board told
Mr. Powell they wish to proceed with this and for him to work with our payroll
system to find out how to integrate it.
Mr. Powell said the Jail Transition Committee has asked for 5 laptops.
Commissioner Deeds moved to allow them to use 5 laptops we currently have. The
motion is 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
GIS WITH MANATRON
Commissioner Deeds moved to allow Commissioner Hawley permission to sign a
letter to Manatron to give a 30 day notice of cancellation of our GIS system
with them. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.
HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The Board discussed the cost of the DCL physicals for the Highway Department.
Currently our insurance is not reimbursing this cost. Commissioner Hawley will
check with Dukes Hospital to get some direction for the County to deal with this
issue.
RAILS TO TRAILS
The Board received a copy of an Ordinance the Rails to Trails would like the
County to adopt. The Board will give this Ordinance to David Grund to review.
CEMETERY ISSUE
Linda Hutcheson asked the Board whom she should speak with concerning the Mays
and Gernard cemeteries. She said both cemeteries are in disrepair and has
Revolutionary war soldiers buried in both. The Board told her the Trustees are
responsible for the mowing of the cemeteries but there is a break down in some
of that process. The Board said they need to reestablish the cemetery Board and
they will look into the issue.
Commissioner Boyer moved to adjourn. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds
and passed 3-0.
Adjourned
THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
___________________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY D. HAWLEY
___________________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS
___________________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER
Attest: ____________________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver
