MIAMI COUNTY COUNCIL
JULY 18, 2006
MIAMI COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS

President Stephenson called the monthly meeting of the Miami County Council to order.

All recited the pledge to our flag.

It is noted that Councilman Cook is absent.

MINUTES

A motion was made by Councilman York to approve the minutes as presented. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Robertson. The motion passed 6-0.

REASSESSMENT ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION

A request was made by Nancy Gates to appropriate $40,000 to cover the legal expenses for our appeal of the Estates At Eagles Pointe tax issue.
There was a concern over the expense outweighing the gain in a lawsuit. A motion was made by Councilperson Mull to approve. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Click and passed 6-0.

NORTH WEST CORRIDOR APPROPRIATION REQUEST

Auditor Brenda Weaver explained that in budgeting for our payment for this project we fell short this year.
A motion to approve was made by Councilman York. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Robertson and passed 6-0.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT TRANSFER REQUEST

Sam Waltz requested a transfer from the project line for County Road 100 West- 1400 North to 1600 to the line item for dust control.
A motion to approve was made by Councilman York. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Click and passed 6-0.

ANIMAL CONTROL TRANSFER

Commissioner Hawley explained that due to losing Joe Dickerhoff and hiring a new Animal Control Officer, the Commissioners went back to making it a contract position. The money being transferred is from the salary line to the other services line of the Commissioners budget.

REQUESTS FROM THE AUDIENCE

Jim York brought up the request from C.E.D.I.T. for Tourism. The request is for $25,000 for 3 years. Mr. York requested this be on the budget for August.

REPORT ON THE HOSPITAL SALE

Council President Stephenson asked Councilman Click to report on the finance meeting at the Hospital. Councilman Click explained that this is probably the last meeting because all the funds are ready to be transferred. He explained that Triad paid off around $18,000,000 of debt for the hospital. The County still owns Blair Ridge and will market it for sale.

A MOTION TO ADJOURN WAS MADE BY councilman Click. The motion was 2nd by Councilperson Mull and passed 6-0.

ADJOURNED.

Respectfully Submitted for approval,

Brenda Weaver, Auditor