MIAMI COUNTY COUNCIL
25 NORTH BROADWAY
PERU, INDIANA 46970
APRIL 17, 2007
The April meeting of the Miami County was called to order by President Click.
All recited the pledge to the flag.
MINUTES
Councilperson Mull moved to approve the March minutes. The motion was 2nd by
Councilman Hunt and approved 7-0.
ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS
The Highway Department was the first order of business brought before the
Council. Sam Waltz explained to the members of the Council that the adjustments
in their budgets he is requesting is because Major Moves funds cannot be used
for engineering costs. He will be using the money from other funds to pay the
engineering costs for the Business 31 project and place the major moves money
into the budget for materials use. Mr. Waltz explained that it is not unusual to
re adjust their budgets for this type of a situation. The request is to reduce
$100,000 from 205 (aggregate), $70,000 from 205 (asphalt), and $35,000 from 205
(chip & seal). Add $200,000 to the Business 31 project and $200,000 to Highway
Materials.
A motion was made by Councilman Duckwall to allow the transfers of funds and the
Major Moves money. The motion was 2nd by Councilman McAuliffe and passed 7-0.
There were some questions from the audience concerning how long it would be
before the City of Peru annexes that portion of the road. Mr. Waltz said that is
always a concern but it would take at least 2 years to complete the annexation
process and he believes there would be some opposition to it by residents in
that area.
Councilman Duckwall said he believes this project is good for the County. It is
only 20% of the entire project and we would pay much more if we were to do the
project on our own. Mr. Waltz agreed with Mr. Duckwall. Mr. Waltz explained that
there were some core samples taken of the roadway to help them decide which way
the work needs to be done.
Mr. Waltz introduced Janice Clemons. She is the Highway Departments new employee
that will be taking Virginia Bennett’s place when she retires.
REASSESSMENT ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION
Nancy Gates explained that the Treasurer did a mailing to encourage taxpayers to
pre pay their taxes. Mrs. Gates paid for the supplies and postage. The request
was for $5,170.21. A motion to approve the appropriation was made by Councilman
Hunt. The motion was 2nd by Councilman Duckwall and passed 7-0.
LLC APPOINTMENT
Council President Click told the Council that an appointment to the LLC Board
was over looked during re organization. Dale Cook is still getting information
from them and it is his recommendation that Alan Hunt replace Mr. Cook on that
Board. All agreed that this is only an oversight and agreed that Mr. Hunt
replaces Mr. Cook.
AGENDA ISSUE
The Council discussed the issue of getting the Agenda on Thursday prior to the
Tuesday meetings. It was decided that sometimes emergencies arise, but
ordinarily nothing will be changed once the Agenda has been sent to them on
Thursday.
The Council also wanted it noted that the normal meeting time would be 7:00 pm.
DOG TAX ORDINANCE
David Grund gave the Council a draft of the Dog Tax Ordinance for review.
DEAD ANIMALS ON ROADS
Councilperson Mull asked Commissioner Hawley what the County is doing about the
animals killed on the roads. She said she does not like to see dead animals
lying on or beside the roads. Mr. Waltz explained the process the Highway
Department use to have when there was a vendor that picked up carcasses.
Unfortunately the Highway Department no longer has that option and the DNR has
changed their policy and will no longer pick up dead animals. No further action
was taken.
A motion to adjourn was made by Councilperson Mull. The motion was 2nd by
Councilman McAuliffe and passed 7-0.
Adjourned,
Respectfully Submitted,
Brenda Weaver, Auditor
