MIAMI COUNTY COUNCIL
25 N BROADWAY
PERU, IN 46970
May 16, 2006
The meeting was called to order by President Stephenson who led the group in the
Pledge of Allegiance.
It is noted that all members are present.
A motion was made by Councilman York to approve the minutes as mailed. The
motion was 2nd by Councilman Robertson and passed 7-0.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
COUNTY ROAD 400 South to 300 East/ Mississinewa Road
The Council reviewed the budget for CEDIT to make the determination if the
$90,000 requested by the Highway Department is appropriate.
The request is for the chip and sealing of the Mississinewa Road. Commissioner
Deeds told the Council that the Commissioners had told the residents that they
would chip and seal it last year, but because of the price of fuel it was cut
from the schedule. The Board of Commissioners does support the project.
Wayde Ames told those in attendance that with the Peru Tribune, The Fort Wayne
newspapers, and the Chamber of Commerce bringing attention to the fact that 7
pillars has Bald Eagles nesting, the tourism has greatly increased on that road.
He feels with this tourism aspect it is very appropriate to use CEDIT funds.
Councilman York asked how much was in the budget last year for this project. Mr.
Waltz, Highway Supervisor, said there was $90,000 but $84,000 was ate up by the
cost of oil.
Mr. Ames also said that the residents use to pay for extra dust control for the
road but have not done that recently.
Mr. Waltz said a traffic survey for speed limits would be conducted after the
chip and seal project is completed.
A motion was made by Councilman York to approve the additional appropriation.
The motion was 2nd by Councilman Click. The motion passed 7-0.
DISCUSSIONS
VSO VAN
Council President Stephenson, asked the Commissioners about the status of the
VSO van that was wrecked. Commissioner Deeds said it was totaled but since the
Van is from the Federal Government one cannot be ordered until October. Mr.
Stephenson wanted it on record that if the County needs to help fund the Van he
is in favor of it. Commissioner Deeds explained that the VSO officer wanted to
give some of the local Veterans Organizations the opportunity to participate in
the funding before he asks for assistance from the County.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION
Mr. Waltz would like to know why we cannot give recognition for employees with
20 years of service. The Auditor explained that previously the State had said
they could not, but would check into the status of that law today
MCEDA/SUPOTA CHEESE
Jim Tidd informed the Council that when the announcement was made by Supota that
they were closing, several factories notified them that they had slots available
for their workers. Mr. Tidd and the Council thought that was very commendable.
AIC BUDGET AND FINANCE CLASSES
Councilman Click attended a Budget and Finance meeting in Indianapolis and
reported on the Circuit Breaker exemption that will be in effect in 2007 and
completed in 2010. He said an example would be if you had a $100,000 AV and
usually paid $3,000 in taxes. When this kicks in the maximum taxes will be 2% of
the total assessment, which will be $2,000. There is nothing in place for the
off set the missing $1,000 of revenue to the Counties. He also stated that the
budget process over the next couple of years will be difficult because they must
be looking at cuts.
DUKES HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
Jim York reported that he had attended the recent meeting of the Dukes Health
Care Foundation. The Foundation has placed Blair Ridge on a listing agreement
with a Corporation for 6 months to market it for sale. The price they are asking
for the property is $3.8 Million.
Councilman Cook made a motion to adjourn. The motion was 2nd by Councilperson
Mull and passed 7-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Brenda Weaver, Auditor
