MIAMI COUNTY COUNCIL
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
472-3901

JANUARY 17, 2006

The monthly meeting of the County Council was called to order by President Stephenson.

REORGANIZATION
The first order of business is the re organization of the Council for 2006. President Stephenson turned the meeting over the Vice President Mull to conduct the election.

A motion was made by Councilman Click to nominate Jim Stephenson President. The motion was 2nd by Councilman York. Councilman York moved to close nominations. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Cook. A vote of 6-0 was made. Councilman Stephenson abstained.

A motion to nominate Shirley Mull as Vice President was made by Councilman Cook. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Click. Councilman York moves to close the nominations. Councilman Click 2nd the motion. The vote taken was 6-0. Councilperson Mull abstained.

The meeting was turned back over to President Stephenson to conduct business.

It is noted that all the members are present.

APPOINTMENTS TO BOARDS
A motion was made by Councilperson Mull to appoint Marsha Hunt to another term at the Jackson/Converse Library Board. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Kendall and passed 7-0.

Councilperson Mull amended her motion to re appoint Angie Nally if her term has expired also. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Cook and passed 7-0.

MINUTES
A motion was made by Councilman York to accept the minutes as presented. The motion was 2nd by Councilperson Mull and passed 7-0.

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
Health Department request
A motion to allow the reduction of $159.00 from 212 and the additional appropriation of $159.00 into 213 by the County Health Coordinator was made by Commissioner Click. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Robertson and passed 7-0.

APPOINTMENTS OF COUNCIL
The Council appointed the following positions:
Dukes Health Care Foundation: Bill Click and Brian Robertson
Peru Public Library Board: Ron Schuckel
County Plan Commission: Jan Kendall
County Alcoholic Beverage Board: James Wilson
Solid Waste Board: Shirley Mull
9-1-1 Executive Board: Brian Robertson and Bill Click
Extension Advisory Board: Dale Cook
Emergency Management Board: Bill Click
Ambulance Advisory Board: Bill Click
Historical Society: Dale Cook and Jim York
Four County Mental Health: Shirley Mull
Budget and Wage Committee: Jan Kendall, Jim York and Jim Stephenson
Tax Abatement Committee: Jan Kendall, Jim York and Brian Robertson
Jail Committee: Brian Robertson
Information Technology Committee: Brian Robertson

MONTHLY TREASURERS REPORT

1-17-06
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Karen Large gave the Council her monthly Treasurers report of cash and investments for the end of 2005. The Treasurer wanted to get a consensus of going outside the County to invest funds. Councilman York said she should speak to the finance committee. Councilman York said he would like to make a motion to keep this report on file. The motion was 2nd by Councilperson Mull and passed 7-0.

PRESIDENTS REQUESTS
A list of requests was discussed by the Board and the Auditor was instructed to send a letter to all Departments concerning additional appropriations and travel. It was decided that it would be a good idea to have the cut off for being placed on the Council’s agenda at noon on the Thursday prior to the Tuesday meetings. Councilman Click explained that the DLGF told the Board and Council to cut spending in order to keep from having large problems down the road and having the agenda ahead of time will give them time to review items if necessary.

LOHUT
Councilman Click made a request to place LOHUT on the agenda for February. A vote of consensus was taken. The vote of 4-3 was cast and LOHUT will be placed on the February agenda.

OMMISSIONS
It was noted by Commissioner Hawley that the Emergency Siren’s were not advertised for this meeting and needs to be for the February meeting.

The Business 31 project was not advertised and not on this months agenda.

The COIT situation will be on next months agenda due to the County Attorney preparing the documents.

TIMBERLAND CELEBRATION INVITATION
Councilman York invited those who have not sent their reply to Timberland to attend their celebration of 10,000 units completed. The celebration will be held at the plant at 11: 00 a.m.

Councilman Robertson asked if the meeting date could be changed for February. After much discussion the date of February 16, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. was agreed upon. The Auditor will advertise this change of schedule.

PUBLIC DEFENDER NOTICE
Commissioner Hawley informed the Board that the County had received a letter from the Public Defender Commissioner notifying Miami County that because we were not in compliance by the end of 2005 we will not be receiving any reimbursement. Commissioner Hawley said we have corrected that issue and he has taken the letter to our newly appointed Chief Public Defender and Judge Burke to see if they can appeal this decision.

Councilman Click moved to adjourn. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Robertson and passed 7-0.

Respectfully Submitted,

Brenda Weaver, Auditor