MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
May 12, 2008

Commissioner Hawley called the weekly meeting of the Board of Commissioners to order.

COURT HOUSE CENTENNIAL
Jeff price told the Board that the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Miami County Court House would be October 7, 2008. This is the date the Court House cornerstone was dated. It is believed it is the same as the Peru Masonic Lodge and the Lodge will be celebrating during the same time.

The Committee wants to have the contents of the cornerstone opened during the celebration. A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to proceed with a company that can take out and replace the cornerstone.
The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.
Commissioner Deeds clarified with: to allow the Committee and Masonic Lodge to hire the company.

MIAMIGO/YMCA
Dave Quick brought his April report for MiamiGo to the Board for review. Mr. Quick also brought an application to file an attempt to apply with INDOT. It was noted that he is applying for $165,000 from Federal Funding.
Commissioner Boyer moved to sign the application. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

POPPY MONTH
Commissioner Hawley received a call from Phyllis Duncan requesting permission to place a container in various Court House offices to sell poppies. This is a non-profit organization and a motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to allow. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

GIE NOTICE
The Board received a refusal of payment from our insurance agent for a cable cut on 1000 South. There was an AT&T cable cut because the cable was improperly located for the Highway Department which was working in the area.

WABASH RIVER HERITAGE CORRIDOR
The Board received information from the Wabash River Heritage Corridor Commission. They will forward this to Ken Einselen.

9-1-1 REGIONAL CENTER
The Board received a notice from Dave Arnold, Cass County Commissioner concerning the possibility of the State requiring a regional 9-1-1 center. He invited the Commissioners to attend a meeting concerning this issue.

CCI MARCH AND APRIL
The Board received the normal fees & reimbursable from CCI. Commissioner Deeds moved to approve the payment and forward it through the proper channels. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0. The amount was $44,837.18.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT
The Commissioners received the preliminary highway budgets for 2009. The Board and Mr. Waltz discussed some of the changes in his budgets. The Commissioners approved the highway department to submit the proposed budgets to the County Council.

The Board had a question concerning Maple Street in Santa Fe. Mr. Waltz said it is not recognized by the State on our road inventory. It was noted that the County has maintained the street since 1985 without it being on our road inventory.


LAKE CITY BANK/JAIL PROJECT
The Board received some documents from Lake City Bank for the Holding Corporation. The Commissioners wish to keep a copy of this before it is sent to the Holding Corporation.

GOVERNMENTAL CONSULTING SERVICES
The Board received the amended contract from Governmental Consulting Services. This is a contract the Council has approved the funding for. Melissa Ambre will review the past, present and future finances of the County.
Commissioner Deeds moved to have Commissioner Hawley sign the contract. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

HISTORICAL BRIDGE SURVEY
This was forwarded to Ken Einselen to evaluate what the ramifications are to the County whether or not a bridge is selected. Commissioner Hawley suggested the Commissioners take time to review and decide how to proceed with this.

INDIANA PEST CONTROL
The Board received a letter from Indiana Pest Control requesting continued partnership for the County’s needs. The letter mentioned a concern of an undermining of our agreement by a former Indiana Pest Control employee. No action was taken or needed.

MINUTES/PAYROLL/CLAIMS
A motion was made by Commissioner Boyer to approve the minutes, payroll and claims. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

9-1-1
The Board received a note from Jim Comerford projecting the revenue needed budgeted from the City and County for 2009. They request $60,000 from both the City and County.

HERITAGE DAYS REQUEST
The Board received a letter from the Miami County Historical Society concerning the use of the Court House grounds and 1st floor hallway and various rooms on the first floor during the Heritage celebration. The dates are August 22, 23 and 24, 2008. They also request permission to construct a sand fire pit on the sidewalk on the east side of the Court House and to erect tents on the lawn.
A motion to allow the requests was made by Commissioner Deeds and 2nd by Commissioner Boyer. The motion passed 3-0.

DOG TAGS AND ANIMAL KILLS
The Board and Thelma Metzger discussed the fees for dog tags and the process when an animal kill is reported. No further action taken.

STURGIS IRON & METAL COMPANY
The Board received a bankruptcy notice concerning the bankruptcy of the parent company of the David Levin Company.

PERU COMMUNITY SCHOOLS AGREEMENT
The Board received an agreement with the School regarding the public meeting for the Smoking Ordinance. Commissioner Deeds moved to sign the agreement. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

A motion to recess until 1:30 was made by Commissioner Deeds. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

Recess

Reconvened at 1:30 to review and work on the 2009 budgets the Board is in control of.

After the Board worked their budgets for submission a motion was made by Commissioner Deeds to allow Commissioner Hawley sign any budget documents necessary. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

WABASH VALLEY RESTORATION
The Board received a proposal from Wabash Valley Restoration to probe the south basement wall in the Museum to find out the source of a leak. The cost is $595. Wabash Valley Restoration will fix any bad mortar when they find out what is the problem. Commissioner Deeds moved to allow. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

Commissioner Deeds moved to adjourn. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and the motion passed 3-0.

Adjourned

MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_____________________________, Chairman
Gary D. Hawley

_____________________________, Vice Chairman
Gregory Deeds

____________________________, Member
C. Craig Boyer

ATTEST: _____________________, Auditor
Brenda Weaver