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Wed Aug 19, 2026
Miami County Plan Commission
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MIAMI COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Miami County Courthouse
25 N Broadway, G.A.R. Room
Peru, IN 46970
AGENDA
August 19, 2026 – 6:30 pm
BOARD MEETING:
1. Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Staff Report
7. Expense Report
8. Committee Report(s)
9. OLD BUSINESS:
A.) Unsafe Building Cases
i.
USB Case #23-23 – Jeffrey M. & Heidi L. Hill, | 6835 N 100 W,
Denver, IN 46926
•
90-Day Progress Check from 5/13/26 Meeting
ii.
USB Case #74-25 – James L. & Ronna Lita Boone | 553 W SR 218,
Bunker Hill, IN 46914
• 90-Day Progress Check from 5/13/26 Meeting
iii.
USB Case #75-25 – James L. & Ronna Lita Boone | 791 W SR 218,
Bunker Hill, IN 46914
• 90-Day Progress Check from 5/13/26 Meeting
PLAN COMMISSION
BOARD MEMBERS
Tim Alwine –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2023– 2027
Dann Hunt –
Purdue Extension
Representative
--Voting Member
Term: 2024 – 2026
Brad Fruth –
County Council
Representative
Term: 2025 – 2029
Scarlett Graves –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2025 – 2029
Brent Pomerhn –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2024 –2028
Fred Musselman –
Board of Commissioners
Representative
Term: 2026 – 2026
Jamie Hopper –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2023 – 2027
Lynette Smith –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2025 – 2029 …
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Wed Aug 12, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
BZA to decide on landfill, billboard, and other variances
The Miami County Board of Zoning Appeals will hold a public meeting to decide on several variance requests and one appeal. The most consequential items are two requests by The Hauller LLC to allow a private landfill and a billboard on residential land. The board will also consider variances for a garage, a fence, and a produce stand, plus an appeal of a $1,000 civil penalty.
- VAR #164-26: Use variance for private landfill on 44.671 acres of R-1 land, N State Road 19, Peru
- VAR #165-26: Use variance for advertising billboard on R-1 land, N State Road 19, Peru
- VAR #166-26: Setback variance for attached garage, 4439 E Santa Fe Pike, Peru
- VAR #167-26: Fence height variance, 10549 S Elm St., Miami
- APPEAL #04-26: Appeal of $1,000 civil penalty for unsafe building case #65-24
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Miami County Courthouse
25 N Broadway, G.A.R. Room
Peru, IN 46970
AGENDA
August 12, 2026 – 6:30 pm
(or 5 minutes after Plan Commission)
BOARD MEETING:
1. Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes
6. NEW BUSINESS:
I.) VAR #164-26 – The Hauller LLC | N State Road 19 (Rear), Peru, IN 46970
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow a Private Landfill to operate on 44.671
acres of R-1 (Residential) zoned land in Peru Township.
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
II.) VAR #165-26 – The Hauller LLC | N State Road 19 (Rear), Peru, IN 46970
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow an advertising sign/billboard to be
placed on R-1 (Residential) zoned land in Peru Township.
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
III.) VAR #166-26 – Levi & Olivia Peachey | 4439 E Santa Fe Pike, Peru, IN 46970
Seeking a “Variance from Developmental Standards” – To allow relief from
the minimum 10-foot side (West property line) setback requirements to build
an attached garage on a 0.397-acre parcel zoned R-1 (Residential) in Butler
Township
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
IV.) VAR #167-26 – Susan Fitzpatrick | 10549 S Elm St., Miami, IN 46959
Seeking a “Variance from Developmental Standards” – To permit the
construction of a fence taller than four (4) feet along a public right-of-way
on a 0.20-acre parcel in Deer Creek To …
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Mon Aug 3, 2026
Board of Commissioners
✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $162,765 transit funding pass-through
The Board approved a $162,765 quarterly transit funding pass-through for INDOT, appointed Craig Jernigan to the MCEDA board, and approved a contract with Matthew Cox for legal services. They also granted read-only budget access to Planning & Zoning and approved routine minutes, payroll, and claims.
- Approved $162,765 transit funding pass-through (3-0)
- Appointed Craig Jernigan to MCEDA board (3-0)
- Approved contract with Matthew Cox for legal services (3-0)
- Granted read-only budget access to Planning & Zoning (3-0)
- Approved minutes for 7/23/26 and 7/20/26 meetings (3-0)
- Approved payroll (3-0)
- Approved claims (3-0)
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Miami County Commissioners Meeting
August 3, 2026
Meeting Information
Date & Time: 08-03-26 09:00 am
Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
Attendees:
Commissioner Keith Musselman
Commissioner Brenda Weaver
Commissioner Mark Horner
Chief Deputy Auditor Marci Hasselkus
Commissioner Musselman opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Meeting Notes
A Motion was made by Commissioner Horner and seconded by
Commissioner Weaver to add Highway Superintendent Chad Watson to the
agenda.
Jim Tidd -MCEDA
School Board Appointment
o Resignation of Kenny Hansen (North Miami Schools
superintendent) noted; term runs through December 2028.
o Request to appoint Craig Jernigan (Maconaquah Schools
superintendent) to fill the remainder of the term.
o Commissioner Weaver made a motion to appoint Mr Jernigan to
the MCEDA board. Commissioner Horner seconded. Motion
passed 3-0.
Stacy Gaunt- Miami County Public Transit
Stacy needs the final approval of the commissioners for the quarterly
claim for funding for INDOT finances. She currently oversees the
finances for Cass Co and Miami Co. She recapped that last quarter
the new process was implemented where the BOC signed off their
approval, 2 checks were written by the Auditor's office, and Cass Co
received their check and the Miami Co YMCA received theirs. The
quarterly reimbursement amount is listed as $162,765.00.
e Stacy explained her position will transition to a regional role. Her
position, the first of its kind, will eve …
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Miami County Commissioners Meeting
August 3, 2026
Meeting Information
Date & Time: 08-03-26 09:00 am
Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
Attendees:
Commissioner Keith Musselman
Commissioner Brenda Weaver
Commissioner Mark Horner
Chief Deputy Auditor Marci Hasselkus
Commissioner Musselman opened the meeting with prayer and the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Meeting Notes
A Motion was made by Commissioner Horner and seconded by
Commissioner Weaver to add Highway Superintendent Chad Watson to the
agenda.
Jim Tidd -MCEDA
School Board Appointment
o Resignation of Kenny Hansen (North Miami Schools
superintendent) noted; term runs through December 2028.
o Request to appoint Craig Jernigan (Maconaquah Schools
superintendent) to fill the remainder of the term.
o Commissioner Weaver made a motion to appoint Mr Jernigan to
the MCEDA board. Commissioner Horner seconded. Motion
passed 3-0.
Stacy Gaunt- Miami County Public Transit
Stacy needs the final approval of the commissioners for the quarterly
claim for funding for INDOT finances. She currently oversees the
finances for Cass Co and Miami Co. She recapped that last quarter
the new process was implemented where the BOC signed off their
approval, 2 checks were written by the Auditor's office, and Cass Co
received their check and the Miami Co YMCA received theirs. The
quarterly reimbursement amount is listed as $162,765.00.
e Stacy explained her position will transition to a regional role. Her
position, the first of its kind, will eve …
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Thu Jul 23, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Miami County appoints Dr. Neil Stocker as health officer
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to appoint a health officer and approve a window repair. The board voted 3-0 to appoint Dr. Neil Stocker as Miami County health officer. They also authorized a $620 repair to the probation office window damaged by a kicked-up rock.
- Appointed Dr. Neil Stocker as health officer (3-0 vote)
- Authorized $620 window repair by Complete Glass for probation office
- Window damaged July 21, 2026, by rock on Court Street
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✓ Decided: Commissioners appoint Dr. Neil Stocker as county health officer
The Board of Commissioners held a special meeting and voted 3-0 to appoint Dr. Neil Stocker as the Miami County health officer, following his nomination by the county health board. They also approved a $620 repair to the probation office door window, which was cracked by a rock on July 21, 2026, authorizing Complete Glass to proceed. Both actions were approved unanimously.
- Appointed Dr. Neil Stocker as health officer (3-0)
- Authorized $620 window repair by Complete Glass (3-0)
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Miami County Commissioners Meeting
Special Meeting July 23, 2026
Meeting Information
Date & Time: 07-23-26 02:00 pm
Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
Attendees:
Commissioner Keith Musselman
Commissioner Brenda Weaver
Commissioner Mark Horner
Auditor Annette Phillippo - absent
Chief Deputy Auditor Marci Hasselkus
Meeting Notes
Health Officer Appointment
A special meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held to discuss appointing a
health officer for Miami County.
Doctor Neil Stocker was nominated by Miami County Health Board
A motion was made by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Horner.
Motion passed 3-0 to appoint Doctor Neil Stocker as the health officer.
Probation Office Window Repair
On July 21, 2026, a rock kicked up by a car on Court Street struck and cracked the
probation office door window.
The glass was temporarily secured with Gorilla Tape.
A repair quote of $620 was received from Complete Glass.
A motion was made by Commissioner Horner, seconded by Commission Weaver,
and passed 3-0 to authorize Complete Glass to proceed with the repair.
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Horner, Seconded by Commissioner Weaver,
approved 3-0
ADJOURN
MIAMI COUNTY, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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Marci Haséelkus, Chief Deputy Auditor
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Miami County Commissioners Meeting
Special Meeting July 23, 2026
Meeting Information
Date & Time: 07-23-26 02:00 pm
Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
Attendees:
Commissioner Keith Musselman
Commissioner Brenda Weaver
Commissioner Mark Horner
Auditor Annette Phillippo - absent
Chief Deputy Auditor Marci Hasselkus
Meeting Notes
Health Officer Appointment
A special meeting of the Board of Commissioners was held to discuss appointing a
health officer for Miami County.
Doctor Neil Stocker was nominated by Miami County Health Board
A motion was made by Commissioner Weaver, seconded by Commissioner Horner.
Motion passed 3-0 to appoint Doctor Neil Stocker as the health officer.
Probation Office Window Repair
On July 21, 2026, a rock kicked up by a car on Court Street struck and cracked the
probation office door window.
The glass was temporarily secured with Gorilla Tape.
A repair quote of $620 was received from Complete Glass.
A motion was made by Commissioner Horner, seconded by Commission Weaver,
and passed 3-0 to authorize Complete Glass to proceed with the repair.
Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Horner, Seconded by Commissioner Weaver,
approved 3-0
ADJOURN
MIAMI COUNTY, BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Keith Musselman
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Brenda Weaver
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Attest: dL, YA. peler_— : , Auditor
Marci Haséelkus, Chief Deputy Auditor
Wed Jul 22, 2026
Miami County Plan Commission
✓ Decided: Plan Commission approves Nickel Plate Crossing plat, Abbott rezone
The Miami County Plan Commission approved the primary plat for the Nickel Plate Crossing subdivision with conditions, and recommended approval of a rezone for Timothy Abbott's parcel from I-1/R-1 to A-3. It also approved a conditional release of civil penalties for an unsafe building case, denied an agriculture permit for a pole building, and tabled several items including a solar acreage cap discussion and a grass/weed ordinance update.
- Approved Nickel Plate Crossing primary plat with conditions (all aye)
- Recommended approval of REZ #04-26 (Abbott) to Board of Commissioners (all aye)
- Approved release of civil penalties for Stonger Family Trust contingent on property transfer (6-1)
- Denied AGP #326-26 (Donaldson) pole building permit (6-1)
- Tabled AGP #327-26 (Graber) horticulture structures until August
- Formed subcommittee to amend solar ordinance acreage limits (all aye)
- Tabled grass & weed ordinance update to next meeting
- Approved June meeting minutes (all aye)
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MIAMI COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Miami County Courthouse
25 N Broadway, G.A.R. Room
Peru, IN 46970
AGENDA
July 22, 2026 – 6:30 pm
FEE COMMITTEE MEETING
5:45 pm
---- Scarlett Graves, Tim Alwine, Brent Pomerhn
Abbott Rezone Public Hearing
6:30 pm
Nickel Plate Crossing Subdivision Primary Plat Hearing
6:30 pm
BOARD MEETING:
1. Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Staff Report
7. Expense Report
8. Committee Report(s)
A. Comprehensive Plan Update #3 from TSW Design Group
9. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Unsafe Building Cases
i.
USB Case #20-23 – Stonger Family Trust | 467 E 800 S, Bunker Hill,
IN 46914
• 30-Day Progress Check from 6/10/26 Meeting
10. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Recommendation to Board of Commissioners
i.
REZ #04-26 – Timothy Brian Abbott | 1140 N 175 E, Peru, IN 46970
PLAN COMMISSION
BOARD MEMBERS
Tim Alwine –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2023– 2027
Dann Hunt –
Purdue Extension
Representative
--Voting Member
Term: 2024 – 2026
Brad Fruth –
County Council
Representative
Term: 2025 – 2029
Scarlett Graves –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2025 – 2029
Brent Pomerhn –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2024 –2028
Fred Musselman –
Board of Commissioners
Representative
Term: 2026 – 2026
Jamie Hopper – …
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\ MIAMI COUNTY MIAMI COUNTY GOVERNMENT
| INDIANA OFFICE OF PLAN COMMISSION
Est, 1834
PLAN COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, July 22, 2026 | G.A.R. Room of the Miami County Courthouse
Brad Fruth called the public hearing for REZ #04-26 — Timothy Brian Abbott to order at 6:33 pm.
= Timothy Abbott is requesting to rezone the parcel from I-1 Industrial and R-1 Residential
to A-3 Agriculture.
= Split zoning occurred when the parcel was in the City of Peru’s 2-mile jurisdiction
= Parcel will be used to build a residential dwelling in the future
= Public Comment:
» Lesa Hostetler (13612 S 700 E, Converse)
* Is this going to be used as farm ground?
= Is this a parcel that could be used for solar with the proposed zoning?
> Corey Roser stated solar was permitted in all districts
>» Deanna York
= At what point did someone realize this parcel was split zoned?
> Brad Fruth explained the parcel contained multiple zoning
classifications due to the 2-mile jurisdictional change between the
City of Peru and Miami County
= How do we go about contacting Timothy Abbott for this rezone? Will it be
voted on now?
> Brad Fruth: We are an advisory board so the final rezone approval
will be sent to the Board of Commissioners
* Scarlett Graves motioned to adjourn the public hearing, Tim 2™ > all “aye”
» Public hearing adjourned at 6:42 pm
Brad Fruth called the Nickel Plate Crossing Primary Plat public hearing to order at 6:42 pm
= Jim Tidd (Miami County Economic Development Authority):
> Expl …
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Wed Jul 8, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
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Meeting End: ______________________
MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Miami County Courthouse
25 N Broadway, G.A.R. Room
Peru, IN 46970
AGENDA
July 8, 2026 – 6:30 PM
BOARD MEETING:
1. Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes
6. OLD BUSINESS:
I.) VAR #151-26 – Brian May | 6043 S 200 W, Peru, IN 46970
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow a manufactured home to be placed on
7.405 acres of A-2 (Agriculture) zoned land in Pipe Creek Township
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
7. NEW BUSINESS:
I.) VAR #160-26 – David J. Briner Life Estate - Jay Briner | 3741 E 200 N, Peru,
IN 46970
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow a residential dwelling to be
constructed on less than 10.00-acres of A-2 (Agriculture) zoned land in Erie
Township.
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
II.) VAR #161-26 – Mark & Lacy Page | 2082 W 1050 S, Miami, IN 46959
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow a residential dwelling to be built on
1.96-acres of A-1 (Agriculture) zoned land in Deer Creek Township.
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
III.) VAR #162-26 – Carl R. & Mary E. Dennis, c/o John Slack | 3051 W Eel River
Rd., Peru, IN 46970
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow the construction of a residential
dwelling on less than 10.00-acres of A-2 (Agriculture) zoned land in
Jefferson Township.
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
BZA MEMBERS
Grant Cade –
Board of Commissioners
Appointmen …
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Mon Jul 6, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Data center ordinance revisions taken under advisement after public comment
The Miami County Board of Commissioners reviewed updates to the data center ordinance, including new setbacks and lighting standards, and voted to take the revised text under advisement. The board also approved a local disaster declaration for the June 11 storm and accepted INDOT funds for road repairs. Additionally, the board received progress updates on the Miami County Museum and highway projects, including the Wabash Road bridge work.
- Data center ordinance revisions taken under advisement, adding 1,500-foot setbacks from churches, schools, and hospitals
- Local disaster emergency declaration signed for the June 11 storm to qualify for state funding
- INDOT funds accepted to cover materials for repairing damage on County Road 450 East
- Wabash Road bridge work scheduled to begin August 1st with subsequent paving
- Museum progress update noted 1,834 year-to-date visitors and a pending $50,000 grant application
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Miami County Commissioners Meeting
July 6, 2026
Meeting Information
Date & Time: 07-06-26 09:00 am
Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
Attendees:
Commissioner Keith Musselman
Commissioner Brenda Weaver
Commissioner Mark Horner
Auditor Annette Phillippo
Chief Deputy Auditor Marci Hasselkus
Meeting Notes
Miami County Museum Update
Beverly Parker and Jennifer Maggart from the Miami County Museum
presented a progress update.
The historical society aims to increase visitors, grow memberships, secure
grants, and restore the museum’s community outreach role.
Year-to-date visitors in 2026: 1,834.
Membership fees increased 21% year-over-year, totaling $5,300.
A $500 anonymous donation funded a new LED ticker and printed
brochures.
Marketing and Community Engagement:
New brochures will be placed at high-traffic locations to attract visitors.
Exploring cost-effective advertising via publications, travel guides, and
digital outreach.
Recent engagement: YMCA kids fair; joined the |-69/24 Corridor Group to
network with local museums.
Launched the “Miami County Quarterly Review’ newsletter as a member
benefit.
Grant and Volunteer Efforts:
e Awarded a $4,999 Heritage Support Mini Grant for technical infrastructure
upgrades to replace obsolete computers.
e Submitted a full proposal on June 26 for a $50,000 project grant to install -
an environmenta! contro! system; results expected late August.
e Researching a DNR Historic Preservation Fund grant to address structural
stabiliza …
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Mon Jun 15, 2026
Board of Commissioners
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Miami County Commissioners Meeting
June 15, 2026
Meeting Information
e =6Date & Time: 06-15-26 09:00 am
e Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
e Attendees:
e Commissioner Keith Musselman
e Commissioner Brenda Weaver
e Commissioner Mark Horner
e ~—- Auditor Annette Phillippo
« Chief Deputy Auditor Marci Hasselkus
Meeting Notes
e Amotion by Commissioner Weaver was made, seconded by
Commissioner Horner to add Megan Gibson to the agenda to present
June 8, 2026 Public Meeting Minutes. Motion carried 3-0
Highway Department & County Infrastructure by Chad Watson, Kandy
Barker and Janice Hughes
e Kandy Barker was introduced as Janice Hughes’ replacement as Office
Manager/ERC, now in her second week.
e Tile work on 950 East and 1400 South is complete, with paving
scheduled for later this summer, though road work is behind schedule
due to weather.
« Crews worked overtime to clean up recent storm debris.
« The department is managing four bridge projects with federal aid and
CCMG money.
e Utility, road cut, and driveway permits are now available online.
e Chad Watson requested to roll over his 60 hours of unused vacation
time through the end of the year. Commissioner Horner made a
motion to approve the 60 hours of vacation carry over this year to allow
Chad training new staff. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0
e Janice Hughes informed the BOC that the temporary suspension of
fuel and sales tax in Indiana will reduce local revenue, necessitating
cha …
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Miami County Commissioners Meeting
June 15, 2026
Meeting Information
e =6Date & Time: 06-15-26 09:00 am
e Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
e Attendees:
e Commissioner Keith Musselman
e Commissioner Brenda Weaver
e Commissioner Mark Horner
e ~—- Auditor Annette Phillippo
« Chief Deputy Auditor Marci Hasselkus
Meeting Notes
e Amotion by Commissioner Weaver was made, seconded by
Commissioner Horner to add Megan Gibson to the agenda to present
June 8, 2026 Public Meeting Minutes. Motion carried 3-0
Highway Department & County Infrastructure by Chad Watson, Kandy
Barker and Janice Hughes
e Kandy Barker was introduced as Janice Hughes’ replacement as Office
Manager/ERC, now in her second week.
e Tile work on 950 East and 1400 South is complete, with paving
scheduled for later this summer, though road work is behind schedule
due to weather.
« Crews worked overtime to clean up recent storm debris.
« The department is managing four bridge projects with federal aid and
CCMG money.
e Utility, road cut, and driveway permits are now available online.
e Chad Watson requested to roll over his 60 hours of unused vacation
time through the end of the year. Commissioner Horner made a
motion to approve the 60 hours of vacation carry over this year to allow
Chad training new staff. Commissioner Weaver seconded the motion.
Motion carried 3-0
e Janice Hughes informed the BOC that the temporary suspension of
fuel and sales tax in Indiana will reduce local revenue, necessitating
cha …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
Board of Zoning Appeals
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MIAMI COUNTY BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS
Miami County Courthouse
25 N Broadway, G.A.R. Room
Peru, IN 46970
AGENDA
June 10, 2026 – 7:00 pm
(or 5 minutes after Plan Commission)
BOARD MEETING:
1. Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes
6. OLD BUSINESS:
I.) VAR #145-26 – Ralph E. Cloar Sr. & Pamela A. Cloar | 8736 S Strawtown
Pike, Bunker Hill, IN 46914
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow more than one residential dwelling
on 1.901 acres of A-1 (Agriculture) zoned land in Clay Township
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
7. NEW BUSINESS:
I.) VAR #149-26 – Michelle Hale | W 250 S, Peru, IN 46970
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow a residential dwelling to be
constructed on 7.277 acres of A-2 (Agriculture) zoned land in
Washington Township
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
II.) VAR #151-26 – Brian May | 6043 S 200 W, Peru, IN 46970
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow a manufactured home to be placed
on 7.405 acres of A-2 (Agriculture) zoned land in Pipe Creek Township
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
III.) VAR #152-26 – Crown Haven Center LLC c/o Bryce Adams & Amber
Washington | 1614 W 300 S, Peru, IN 46970
Seeking a “Use Variance” – To allow a gunsmithing/firearm
manufacturing business to operate on 2.99 acres of A-1 (Agriculture)
zoned land in Pipe Creek Township
• Results: APPROVED | DENIED
BZA MEMBERS
Grant C …
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MIAMI COUNTY MIAMI COUNTY GOVERNMENT
INDIANA OFFICE OF PLAN COMMISSION
Est. 1834
BOARD OF ZONING APPEALS — MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | G.A.R. Room of the Miami County Courthouse
Jamie Hopper calls the Board of Zoning Appeals meeting to order at 7:52 pm.
Roll call of board members — Megan Gipson
e Brent Pomerhn — Present
e Sue Ellen Sopher — Present
e BJ Hunt — Present
e Randy Hileman (Alternate for Grant Cade) — Present
e Jamie Hopper — Present
Jamie Hopper calls for approval of previous meeting minutes.
e Sue Ellen Sopher motions to approve May’s meeting minutes, BJ Hunt 2™ > all “aye”.
>» May meeting minutes approved.
VAR #145-26 — Ralph E. Cloar Sr. & Pamela A. Cloar | 8736 S Strawtown Pike, Bunker Hill, IN
46914
e Seeking a Use Variance to allow more than one residential dwelling on 1.901 acres of A-1
(Agriculture) zoned land in Clay Township
> Ralph Cloar: would like to build a barndominium with a shop attached. This is Ralph’s
grandparents’ land. They do intend to demolish the old house
» Jamie Hopper: asked when they plan to demolish the older house
e Ralph Cloar: not entirely sure when. The goal is a year after the new house is
complete because his grandparents are moving in with them and are currently
living there .
» Sue Ellen Sopher: what kind of shop are you attaching? For a business or personal storage?
e Ralph Cloar: it will be for storage of my fiber installation business. No commercial
business will occur here
Brent Pomerhn: asked if the …
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Wed Jun 10, 2026
Miami County Plan Commission
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Meeting Start: _____________________
Meeting End: ______________________
MIAMI COUNTY PLAN COMMISSION
Miami County Courthouse
25 N Broadway, G.A.R. Room
Peru, IN 46970
AGENDA
June 10, 2026 – 6:30 pm
Owings Rezone Public Hearing
6:30 pm
Nickel Plate Crossing Primary Plat Hearing
6:30 pm
BOARD MEETING:
1. Call to Order
2. Prayer
3. Pledge of Allegiance
4. Roll Call
5. Approval of Minutes
6. Staff Report
7. Expense Report
8. Committee Report(s)
A. Comprehensive Plan Update from TSW Design Group
9. OLD BUSINESS:
A. Unsafe Building Cases
i.
USB Case #20-23 – Stonger Family Trust | 467 E 800 S, Bunker Hill,
IN 46914
• 30-Day Progress Check from 5/13/26 Meeting
10. NEW BUSINESS:
A. Recommendation to Board of Commissioners
i.
REZ #03-26 – Cecil, Peggy, & Jeff Owings | 4365 W 775 N, Peru, IN
46970
B. Nickel Plate Crossing – Vote on Primary Plat
C. 2027 Plan Commission Budget Review
D. 2025 Year-In-Review Report
11. Public Comment
12. Adjourn
PLAN COMMISSION
BOARD MEMBERS
Tim Alwine –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2023– 2027
Dann Hunt –
Purdue Extension
Representative
--Voting Member
Term: 2024 – 2026
Brad Fruth –
County Council
Representative
Term: 2025 – 2029
Scarlett Graves –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2025 – 2029
Brent Pomerhn –
Board of Commissioners
Appointment
Term: 2024 –2028
Fred Musselman –
Board of Commissioners
Representative …
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\ MIAMI COUNTY MIAMI COUNTY GOVERNMENT
INDIAN A amen OFFICE OF PLAN COMMISSION
Est. 1834
PLAN COMMISSION - MEETING MINUTES
Wednesday, June 10, 2026 | G.A.R. Room of the Miami County Courthouse
Brad Fruth called the Owings Rezone public hearing to order at 6:41 pm.
= Anthony Spahr, attorney for petitioners, stated the applicants would like to withdraw their
request.
* Fred Musselman motioned to adjourn the public hearing, Brent Pomerhn 2" > all “aye”
> Public hearing adjourned at 6:41 pm
Brad Fruth called the Nickel Plate Crossing Primary Plat public hearing to order at 6:42 pm
= Corey Roser explained the primary plat process to the board, as well as conditions to be
included with approval
> No access to County Road (CR) 800 S per Chad Watson at the Miami County
Highway Department
» Highway Department will not be responsible for maintenance of internal roads
> IDEM will handle Rule 5 (erosion control) requirements
= Brian Stumpf (HWC Engineering)
> Expressed concern regarding the restriction of CR 800 S access
>» After speaking to Chad Watson, he stated there was more concern around
speeding versus the entrance location
= Kyle Eichorn (HWC Engineering)
> Improvements to CR 800 S include a 100-foot taper and 100-foot deceleration
lane
= Brook Robertson
> TIF funds will assist with internal road maintenance
> Property owners (Miami County Economic Development Authority) are
responsible for annexation. That will be done once the plat is approved
= Elaine Anderson
> Noted spe …
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Mon Jun 1, 2026
Board of Commissioners
Commissioners approve $10,000 for museum repairs and buy sheriff's vehicle
The Miami County Board of Commissioners met to approve routine payroll, claims, and minutes. They authorized $10,000 from the rainy day fund for museum window and foundation repairs and approved the purchase of a 2017 Ford Explorer from the Animal Control Officer. The board also accepted a $5,300 bill for jail entrance repairs and reviewed highway department updates, including dust control and bridge grant preparations.
- Approved spending up to $10,000 from the rainy day fund for museum window and foundation repairs
- Approved purchase of a 2017 Ford Explorer from Animal Control Officer Susan Kulla
- Approved payment of $5,300 to Hostetler Concrete for jail entrance repairs
- Highway Department reported dust controls completed on 1300 N and 1150 South
- Preparations underway for 2027 CCMG grant application for $1 million Bridge 46 deck overlay
budgetroadsfacilitiespoliceanimal-control
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Miami County Commissioners Meeting
June 1, 2026
Meeting Information
e Date & Time: 06-1-26 09:00 am
e Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
e Attendees:
e Commissioner Keith Musselman
e Commissioner Brenda Weaver
e Commissioner Mark Horner
e Auditor Annette Phillippo
« Chief Deputy Auditor Marci Hasselkus
Meeting Notes
Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance by
Commissioner Musselman.
Janice Hughes, Highway Dept - Employee Compensation
O°
Highway Superintendent’s Time Off: A request was made to
change Highway Superintendent Chad Watson’s April time off
from comp time to vacation time. He had accumulated the comp
time as a foreman before his promotion to an exempt
superintendent role, where he is no longer eligible to earn it. The
request is to preserve his comp time for fall use and use
vacation time for a past trip.
Conclusion: Chad Watson has resolved the issue with Auditor
Phillippo, and no further discussions are warranted.
Chad Watson, Highway Supervisor - Projects and Infrastructure
e Highway Department Updates:
oO
Dust controls were completed and calcium spraying on a trial
basis was done on 1300 N from St Rd 19 to the Wabash County
line and 1150 South from 300 E to Meridian Road.
Final preparations are underway for gravel-to-chip-and-seal
conversions, starting in Perry Township around June 9th.
Minor patchwork is being done on bridge #106 on 250 East.
Ditch mowing is ongoing. The public needs to be aware to look
out for …
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Miami County Commissioners Meeting
June 1, 2026
Meeting Information
e Date & Time: 06-1-26 09:00 am
e Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
e Attendees:
e Commissioner Keith Musselman
e Commissioner Brenda Weaver
e Commissioner Mark Horner
e Auditor Annette Phillippo
« Chief Deputy Auditor Marci Hasselkus
Meeting Notes
Meeting called to order at 9:00 AM with prayer and Pledge of Allegiance by
Commissioner Musselman.
Janice Hughes, Highway Dept - Employee Compensation
O°
Highway Superintendent’s Time Off: A request was made to
change Highway Superintendent Chad Watson’s April time off
from comp time to vacation time. He had accumulated the comp
time as a foreman before his promotion to an exempt
superintendent role, where he is no longer eligible to earn it. The
request is to preserve his comp time for fall use and use
vacation time for a past trip.
Conclusion: Chad Watson has resolved the issue with Auditor
Phillippo, and no further discussions are warranted.
Chad Watson, Highway Supervisor - Projects and Infrastructure
e Highway Department Updates:
oO
Dust controls were completed and calcium spraying on a trial
basis was done on 1300 N from St Rd 19 to the Wabash County
line and 1150 South from 300 E to Meridian Road.
Final preparations are underway for gravel-to-chip-and-seal
conversions, starting in Perry Township around June 9th.
Minor patchwork is being done on bridge #106 on 250 East.
Ditch mowing is ongoing. The public needs to be aware to look
out for …
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