Miami County public meetings in 2023
3 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Board of County Commission
The Board of County Commissioners approved several equipment and service contracts, including a new camera system for the Sheriff's Department and HVAC maintenance for the Detention Center. The board also authorized the County Administrator to proceed with design and survey work for the Bucyrus Sewer project.
- Approved AXON Body Worn and Fleet Camera Agreement for $446,034.80 (unanimous)
- Authorized notice to proceed with design, survey, and easement work for Bucyrus Sewer project (unanimous)
- Approved TMI Service Agreement for Miami County Detention Center HVAC maintenance at $36,496.00/year (unanimous)
- Approved Consent Agenda including August 30, 2023 minutes and AP payment vouchers (unanimous)
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission recommended approval for the renewal of a 20-year Conditional Use Permit for Fontana Christian Church. The commission also held a public hearing regarding a request for the Always & Furever Midwest Animal Sanctuary, though no final decision was recorded in the provided text.
- Recommended approval of 20-year Conditional Use Permit renewal for Fontana Christian Church (7-0)
- Approved meeting agenda and August 7, 2023, minutes with a typo correction (7-0)
Board of County Commission
The Board approved the addition of two full-time dispatcher positions for the Sheriff's Office and authorized the release of $305,102.00 in CDBG funds for a sewer project. Other actions included updating personnel rules, establishing a prisoner maintenance fee, and appointing an acting fire chief.
- Approved addition of 2 full-time dispatcher positions (4-1)
- Authorized release of $305,102.00 for CDBG Sewer Project (unanimous)
- Approved $95.17 daily maintenance fee for prisoners from city jails (unanimous)
- Approved amendments to Personnel Rules & Regulations regarding travel, compensation, and bonuses (unanimous)
- Authorized legal assistance agreement with Fisher Patterson Sayler & Smith (unanimous)
- Approved placement of stop signs at W 287th Street and Pressonville Road (unanimous)
- Approved Inmate Housing Agreement with Jo Co Sheriff (unanimous)
- Named Brandon Reem as acting Chief for MICO Fire District #1 (unanimous)