Miami County Solid Waste District
Minutes for the February 19, 2008 Meeting

Attendance: Greg Deeds, Gary Hawley, Shirley Mull, Don Morris, Craig Boyer, David Grund, Samantha Ward. Absent: Jim Walker, Tom Gustin and John Haines.

At 8:09 A.M. the meeting was called to order by Greg Deeds.

The minutes of the January 22, 2008 meeting were read. Gary Hawley motioned to approve the minutes as is; Craig Boyer seconded, motion passed.

The February 2008 financial statement was presented. Shirley Mull motioned to approve the financial statement as is; Gary Hawley seconded, motion passed.

Apex was still the only waste disposal company who submitted a bid for Beautification Day. Don Morris motioned to accept the bid from Apex, with Greg Deeds being authorized to sign any contracts, Craig Boyer seconded, motion passed

There was discussion about the difficulties that arose from putting the Solid Waste bill on the tax roles, including late fees, notifying owners of outstanding balances, and difficulty correcting the number of charges. Gary Hawley motioned that the Solid Waste District revert back to sending out the bills to landowners for the yearly fee, Craig Boyer seconded, motion passed. Our office is to try to notify the public as soon as possible, using Peru Tribune ads or stories, billboards, radio ads, and purchasing a stamp to add the information on to the yearly calendar flyers. Gary Hawley motioned to contact the Treasurer and let her know that we are removing the bill from the tax roles, Craig Boyer seconded, motion passed.

Discussion of the benefits of using a money market account in order to get more interest on the money in the bank.. Interest is generally 1½% higher than the regular checking accounts, and three transactions per month can be made without charge. Samantha will call First Farmers Bank and Trust about starting the paperwork to set up a money market account, and John can sign the papers when he returns.

Ed Weidner presented pictures of trash and other items dumped at some of the drop off sites. We will turn the information over to David Grund for further action. The possibility of added signs and/or sending violators a letter were mentioned as ways to deter the dumping.

Ed requested that the board extend his contract until the end of 2009 and give him a letter stating his contract has been extended. We will check with David Grund, and try to have an answer at the next meeting.

Craig Boyer motioned to adjourn 9:15 AM, Shirley Mull seconded, motion passed.


Respectfully submitted,