MIAMI COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
MINUTES
June 16, 2008

Chairman Hawley called the weekly meeting of the Board to order.

LIBRARY BOARD
George McNeely came before the Board to express his interest in serving on the Library Board. The asked him to turn in his information at the Auditor’s office.
The Board also received a letter from Susan Heavilon who is interested in the position.

PERMITS PROBLEM
Horace Ingram from Tennessee came before the Commissioners to discuss some problems he is having with a couple of lots he owns here in Miami County. Every time some one moves a trailer out and someone moves another in, he is told he needs a new septic system. He wanted to know who he could talk to so he wouldn’t have to keep coming up here to straighten things out. He was told to talk with Darrell Wooten and Ken Scott.

IT
John Powell discussed the GIS system with the Board. GIS addressing is not being done as soon as possible due to a software issue. There are 2 options:
* address and fix roads $1200.00
* edit parcels $6000.00
Commissioner Deeds moved to do the first option of address and fix roads for $1200.00. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.
There was also discussion of John Powell taking on the IT duties for Peru City Police Dept.

EMA
Mike Peconga informed the Board that there is a school at Grissom on Tuesday, June 17th.

REORGANIZING
There was discussion on moving some office around to make better use of space. Since all assessing will be under the County Assessor as of July 1st, the Peru Township will be moved on to 2nd floor. The Commissioners would like to move Voter Registration to that space and move the 3rd floor clerk employees to the 2nd floor clerk (voter registration space).
Also discussed:
*Video court to jail for inmate initial hearing
*link filler from utilities to Courthouse
*increase to larger band width

SEWER SYSTEM – GRISSOM
Jeff Price brought the grant agreement for the sewer system at Grissom. Commissioner Deeds moved to allow Commissioner Hawley sign and Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

STATE GRANT
Commissioner Deeds made a motion to allow Commissioner Hawley to sign grant. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

HIGHWAY
Sam Waltz discussed the following:
*a lot of trees down from storm yesterday
*information from the State regarding 1% in Highway funds
*dust control almost completed
*Ivy Tech work signs
*Rails-To-Trails ordering of signs
There was discussion about providing stone for 1350 S. Rails-to-Trails would like to have stone put down and Commissioner Hawley understands the concept and activities of RTR but it is a private entity and he doesn’t feel the taxpayers should fund it. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to deny and Commissioner Deeds 2nd it. The motion passed 3-0.
HIGHWAY/KEN EINSELEN
Ken discussed the scope of work on the sidewalks and outside steps with the Board. Commissioner Deeds moved to ask for bids with revised plans that go to the street. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0. (July 14 date to receive request)
Commissioner Boyer made a motion to have Ken Einselen to advertise and check with previous business’s that have done work for the County. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.
Mr. Einselen received a request for a blind drive sign on 3067W250S. Commissioner Boyer made a motion to have Ken check it out and Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

MINUTES
Commissioner Boyer made a motion to approve the minutes. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD
Commissioner Boyer made a motion to re-appoint Larry West to the Workforce Development Board. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Deeds and it passed 3-0.
Commissioner Boyer also made a motion to allow Commissioner Hawley to sign the paperwork. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

CCI
CCI sent confirmation of performance bonds.

TOURISM COMMISSION RESOLUTION
Commissioner Boyer made a motion to approve resolution to create Tourism resolution 6-16-08. Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion. The motion passed 2-0 (Commissioner Hawley was out of the room).

DISCUSSIONS
*Mr. Winters driveway/water issue
*addendum as requested by Treasurer regarding penalties for Nov collections
*Health Board plan of action
Commissioner Boyer moved to recess and Commissioner Deeds 2nd the motion. The motion passed 3-0.

Commissioner Hawley reconvened the meeting at 2:00.

The Board discussed a list of people who were recommended to serve on the Innkeepers Tax Commission. Each of the Commissioners chose a person to call. Commissioner Deeds made a motion to nominate Shannon See, Kenneth Frierson and Steve Reiff. Commissioner Boyer 2nd the motion and it passed 3-0.

CLOCKS
The Board decided to have the clocks delivered to the Highway department.
Commissioner Deeds moved to adjourn. The motion was 2nd by Commissioner Boyer and the motion passed 3-0.

Adjourned
THE MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS

_________________________________________, CHAIRMAN
GARY D. HAWLEY

_______________________________________, VICE CHAIRMAN
GREGORY DEEDS

_______________________________________, MEMBER
CRAIG BOYER

ATTEST: _____________________________, Chief Deputy Auditor
Jane Lilley