On the agenda: Miami County meeting — data center (Apr 20)

Miami County Commissioners Meeting
April 20, 2026

Meeting Information

¢ Date & Time: 04-20-26 09:00 am
e Location: 25 N Broadway Peru IN
e ~=©Attendees:

« Commissioner Keith Musselman
« Commissioner Brenda Weaver

e Commissioner Mark Horner

e Auditor Annette Phillippo

e County Attarney Mark Frantz

Meeting Notes

The meeting was called to order after 9:00 AM with prayer and pledge of
allegiance by Commissioner Musselman.

Dr Carrie Cadwell, 4C Health: annual update and crisis care
expansion

o In 2025, 4C Health served 2,173 unique individuals in Miami
County, delivering 53,497 services and recording 785
admissions. 42% first-time, 58% readmissions.

o Mobile crisis teams have deployed 2,027 times since
September 2020; in 2025 there were 328 deployments in
Miami County, with 24/7/365 coverage across seven counties.

o Access improvements: average 0.4 days to initial intake via
same-day, walk-in model; 6.4 days to second appointment,
leading the eight certified community behavioral health center
pilots in accessibility for the state.

o Psychiatric evaluations: emergency evaluations can be same-
or next-day; routine access still up to four weeks, with a goal
to reduce to two weeks via psychiatrist and NP recruitment.

o Payer mix: 62% Medicaid/HIP, 21% commercial, 11%
Medicare, 6% self-pay. Age mix: 52% are 25+, 11% are 18—-
25, 17% are 13-17, 20% are 0-16; engagement dips at 18-
25 due to transition to self-directed care.

o Anticipated January 2027 HIP work requirements may cause
12-15% coverage loss statewide; plan to identify HIP
members and help meet 80 hours/month work/volunteer
requirements to avoid disenrollment.

o Crisis center model (18+): three-prong approach at the
Broadway facility—psychiatric urgent care (low-medium
acuity), high-acuity crisis unit (up to 24 hours), and newly
certified sub-acute beds (3-5 days voluntary stays).

o Crisis center accepts walk-ins, law enforcement drop-offs, ED
referrals, 988 call line dispatch; serves both mental health and
substance use crises; can receive emergency detention
orders short-term and link to inpatient if needed.

o Impact: previous inpatient model handled about 400
admissions per year; after October 2025 change, Jan-Mar
2026 saw 278 crisis center admissions; projected to exceed
600-700, aiming over 1,000 annually, serving regional
demand.

o Significant gains in access and crisis capacity; routine
psychiatric wait times remain a focus for improvement;
preparations underway for HIP policy changes to maintain
patient coverage and engagement.

Corey Roser, Planning: Zoning map updates around US 31
northern corridor

o Planning Commission proposes correcting and updating
zoning for 19 parcels near the US 31 interchange to reflect
current uses and ordinance intent.

« 1 parcel: A-1 to B-2 commercial

e 4Aparcels: A-1 to B-3 commercial
e 3 parcels: A-1 to I-1 industrial

¢ 6parcels: A-2 to B-3 commercial
2 1 parcel: A-2 to I-1 industrial

* 2 parcels: B-3 to A-2 agricultural
¢ 4 parcel: I-1 to A-1 agricultural

« 1parcel: I-1 to B-3 commercial

o Broader changes include shifting appropriate parcels to B-3
(commercial) along the major corridor; some parcels
corrected back to agricultural where warranted.

o Public hearing held March 11; Planning Commission issued a
favorable recommendation.

o Commissioner Horner moved to approve the rezoning of 19
parcels as presented. Commissioner Weaver seconded.
Motion passed

e Upcoming proposal for data center moratorium

o Corey will present a data center moratorium proposal at the
next commissioners’ meeting on May 4th.

o Planning Commission is working on an ordinance. The
moratorium will hopefully be put in place to pause until the
ordinance is fine-tuned and finalized. A substantial draft is
completed and they are seeking thorough public input.

Mary Lou Watson, Soil and Water Conservation District: staffing
changes and approval request

o Plan to reduce Mary Lou’s role from full-time to part-time and
transition responsibilities; district governance is via its own
board but seeks county approval. She plans to hire a new full-
time replacement and add a third part-time position;
interviews scheduled with three candidates; aim for June
transition.

o Current staffing: one full-time and two part-time technicians,
technicians primarily work in the field.

o Due toa six-county federal contribution agreement and
workload, the board supports one full-time and one additional
part-time office position.

o Full-time duties: financial management, state/federal
reporting, school education programs (e.g., 4th Grade Ag
Day, 5th Grade Lost Sister Trail), event planning, partnership
coordination.

o There are existing Soil and Water funds to cover Mary Lou's
move fo part-time through year-end; additional county funding
requests to be addressed at budget time.

o Commissioner Weaver made a motion to approve moving
Mary Lou Watson to part-time and adding another full-time
position. Commissioner Horner seconded. Motion was passed
3-0.

Herb Hunt, EMA: Facility Condition and New Building Proposal

co Proposal to demolish existing EMA garage and EOC and
construct a new integrated building on the current site due to
deterioration, leaks, and unstable EOC walls. Staying on-site
is preferred because of the radio tower; relocation would be
costly and complex.

o Backup 911 room issues: radio failure; consoles differ from
operators’ primary system; concerns about compatibility if
moving equipment; equipment at the other site cannot be
worked on.

o Proposal excludes the fire training tower as Herb is working in
conjunction with the city. Herb is hoping the building project
will allow to bring money in the area by holding classes at the
facility. City-county property relationship currently informal;
mayor supports drafting a formal agreement.

o The new building will allow for a central location for all
emergency services in the county. It will allow all key

equipment and players to be in one location during any
emergency situation.

o Total request: $900,000 for demolition and construction.

o Commissioner Horner made a motion to take the EMA
building proposal under advisement. Commissioner Weaver
seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Janice Hughes, Highway Dept & Dave Buck, BF&S: CCMG
Funding and Road Projects Contracts

o CCMG award received in full; E & B Paving selected for
Wabash Road resurfacing at $1,099,741; Form 96 and
contract signatures required.

o Commissioner Horner made a motion to approve E& B
Paving for the paving on Wabash Road. Commissioner
Weaver seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

o Phase 3 includes a large culvert near Peru city limits on old
US 24; designed under 20-foot span to avoid bridge
inventory.

o E &B Paving also low bidder for the culvert at $711,764;
same contractor simplifies coordination.

o Work sequence: culvert first (closure after notice to proceed),
then resurfacing Wabash; later resurface the detour route.

o Culvert is funded 100% with local (LPA).money. Internal
estimates referenced for related scopes.

e ADAContract Vendor Selection Process

© Ongoing discussions with Tim Clark and another vendor for
ADA coordination services.

o Plan to hold a committee meeting before the next
commissioners’ meeting to choose a vendor, aiming for a
decision by the first meeting in May.

o Jurisdiction clarified: county ADA coordinator does not cover
the state prison; callers referred to the prison’s ADA
coordinator and ombudsman.

Chad Watson, Highway Dept: Highway Department Updates and
Safety Concern at 600 North and Paw Paw Pike

© There is an ongoing safety issue of an obstructed southward
view at 600 North facing west on Paw Paw Pike; multiple
complaints and threats of legal action.

o Homeowner Kevin Clark was present; Chad felt the county
has come to a cooperative resolution involving the removal of
3-4 trees.

o Staffing: three new hires beginning in May; assignments
planned across crews.

o Auction results: a little over $40,000 gross; $37,000 net after
fees was brought in from the auction of prior Highway Dept
equipment.

o Ongoing projects include tree clearing, tile projects, and
preparations for a busy season.

Janice Hughes, Colin Solomon, BF&S: Approval of Pacer Rating
Agreement and Training Plan

o Annual Pacer rating discussed to maintain eligibility for
CCMG and federal funding.

o Phase 1: Physical road evaluations with county highway staff
for hands-on training. Optional MBH analysis included to
verify road inventory for funding eligibility; can be used if new
subdivisions are added. New LTAP guidelines introduce a
QC/QA phase; trained staff may assist. County staff have
prior training; further training planned (software and asset
management). Al-based tools noted but not LTAP-approved.

o Commissioner Horner made a motion to sign a contract with
BF&S for Pacer rating on our roads; optional MBH analysis
retained as optional with no immediate execution.
Commissioner Weaver seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

Elevator Safety Compliance at Annex

o Elevator safety documentation out of date; service to be
moved up from November to secure permit.

o Contract with TKE for safety report totals $8,927.16; half
down required now, to be paid out of docket.

o Commissioner Weaver made a motion to approve TKE
contract. Commissioner Horner seconded. Motion passed 3-
0.

o Commissioner Horner made a motion to pay half down out of
docket. Commissioner Weaver seconded. Motion passed 3-
0.

Solid Waste 3% Distribution Ordinance and Rescission

o Ordinance proposed to establish a non-reverting fund and
split 3% between Treasurer (1%) and Auditor (2%).

o Commissioner Horner made a motion to establish a non-
reverting fund for the Solid Waste collection fee.
Commissioner Weaver seconded. Motion passed 3-0.

© Treasurer objected to process and percentage, citing
workload; Auditor disputed her claim.

o Previously approved ordinance rescinded by 2-1 vote.
Commissioners Musselman and Horner rescinded their
previous votes after Treasurer did not receive the ordinance.

e Minutes approval
Motion to approve the previous minutes by Commissioner Horner.
Motion seconded by Commissioner Weaver. Approved 3-0

e Payroll approval
Motion to approve Payroll by Commissioner Horner. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Weaver. Approved 3-0

e Claims approval
Motion to approve claims by Commissioner Weaver. Motion seconded
by Commissioner Horner. Approved 3-0

e ADA and Closed Captioning on YouTube Streams

o Public comment raised claiming removal of closed captioning
from meeting videos as a potential ADA issue.

o Board referred the issue to IT; legal counsel to inquire about
legal requirements and settings responsibility.

e Motion to adjourn by Commissioner Horner, Seconded by
Commissioner Weaver, approved 3-0

ADJOURN

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