THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
MAY 27, 2008

Commissioner Hawley called the meeting of the Board to order.

EMA DIRECTOR
Mike Peconga informed the Board that we did not receive the Nolan grant for sirens because we have a 9-1-1 center. This is the 2nd time they have offered the grant and no one qualified. Mr. Peconga thinks they will reduce the stipulations and then we will qualify.

INDIANA PEST CONTROL
J.R. Campbell, Owner, came before the Board to go over the contract between Indiana Pest Control and the County. There has not been any problem with their service. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to retain the contract with Indiana Pest Control. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and it passed 3-0.

IT
John Powell, IT Director, informed the Board he did not go to South Bend on Friday. He did however have an extensive conversation with the software company regarding integrating time clocks and payroll. They have no problem with import/export of data between the systems. The problem is with defining how the system should be programmed. The payroll system is currently at daily rates vs. hourly rates. The Board will have to make some decisions on what they would like to have programmed in the system.

MIKE WILSON, T.A.G.
Mr. Wilson just stopped in to confirm the smoking ordinance public hearing being held tonight at the Peru High School beginning at 7:00 p.m.

HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Board received a letter from the Historical Society requesting the closing of Court Street during Heritage days. This was omitted in their first request. Commissioner Boyer moved to allow with the understanding that they leave a lane open for emergency vehicles. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

TAKE HOME VEHICLES
Commissioner Boyer brought up that last week there was some discussion on take home vehicles and thinks that the Board needs to address this issue. The Board decided they would like to discuss with each department head the justification of taking vehicles home. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to have a work session next Monday, June 2nd to meet with the Department heads and Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0. The schedule will be:
1:30 Planning and Zoning
1:45 Health
2:00 EMA
2:15 Community Corrections/Probation
2:30 Prosecutor
2:45 Highway/Engineer
3:15 Sheriff

DRAINS
Steve McAuliff brought a list of drains that have an unencumbered balance less than 4 times the yearly assessment.

MINUTES
Commissioner Boyer motioned to approve the minutes. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and passed 3-0.

CLAIMS
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve the Claims. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and passed 3-0.

COMMUNICATIONS
Letter from Lake Manitou home owner objecting to a hog confinement operation
Letter from Lake Manitou Home owner Assoc objecting to hog confinement
Notice from IDEM Confined Feed Operation Voidance
Thank you letter from Maximus

JAIL PROJECT BILLS
The Board received a bill from Johnny on the Spot and RQAW for the Jail project. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to send to CCI to be processed and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. Motion passed 3-0.

POLK CITY DIRECTORY
The Commissioners received information regarding services available from Polk Directory. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to not accept the offer and Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion. Motion passed 3-0.

HIGHWAY ISSUES
Ken Einselen, Highway Engineer, brought a memorandum to the Board regarding a sub division development planned by a property owner. The memo included a list of options. After some discussion Commissioner Boyer made a motion to go with option 2 of testing the existing access in order to consider their design. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

Mr. Einselen also brought a scope of work for the sidewalk at the North end of the Courthouse. After some discussion, it was decided to add in a few things for the East and west sidewalks (to get a better price). Commissioner Boyer made a motion to move forward with the project with the work to be done between the Circus dates and September 1st. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

PERU LIBRARY BOARD REPLACEMENT
The Board is looking for a replacement member for the Peru Library Board.

IT USEAGE POLICY
It was brought to the Boards attention that several employees have not signed the IT usage policy. After some discussion it was decided that the employees will be asked to sign the policy and make a notation of things they disagree with or feel would hinder their work and the Board will look at them.

PAYROLL
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to approve payroll and it was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer. The motion passed 3-0.

COUNTY ATTORNEY
The Board discussed getting the smoking ordinance copied for tonight’s meeting.

The Board also discussed two GIE claims they had received. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to pay the claims. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

INNKEEPERS TAX
The Board does not have any information on the Innkeepers Tax Commission. Debbie Bowsher, Tourism, came before the Board and went over the IC code stipulations. The Commissioner will need to look at the ordinance again. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to take under advisement. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

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

THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

___________________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY D. HAWLEY

___________________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS

___________________________________, MEMBER
C. CRAIG BOYER

Attest: ____________________________, Deputy
Jane Lilley