Andrea Newnum

The meeting included a presentation on Fatherhood Engagement, focusing on anger management, stress issues, and substance use. The group brainstormed ideas for a Mission and Vision Statement and a name for the recovery scholarship. The coalition voted on the Mission Statement: "A coalition that will create a caring community with the resources to prevent and treat: substance use, substance abuse, and mental health needs". The scholarship name was chosen as "The Miami County Cares" scholarship. The coalition also decided to retain its current name.

The meeting included a presentation by Baker Tilly on the 2026 Budget and discussion of Resolution 16-2025 regarding appropriations and tax levies for various city funds. Additionally, there was discussion of Ordinance 22-2025, which establishes the 2026 salaries for elected officials, Ordinance 23-2025, which establishes salaries and wages for civil city employees and appointees for the year 2026, and Resolution 17-2025 concerning the reduction of appropriation of the Debt Services Fund for the year 2025.

The meeting included the pledge of allegiance and an invocation. The main item was Ordinance 22-2025, which establishes the 2026 salaries for all elected officials of the City of Peru, Indiana. The meeting also included communications and adjournment.

The agenda includes discussion on Additional Appropriation Resolution, establishing Rate Tracking Factor for the Municipal Electric Utility, ReDiscover Downtown funding request for upgrading Downtown Alleyways, Development Agreement between Sunset Ridge LLC and the City of Peru, and Conditional Project Expenditure Agreement Sunset Ridge LLC.

The meeting included discussions on the budget and financial plan for the 501 c3 option, a marketing budget, and the potential for a separate website page for SOCGC on the city site. The Point In Time (PIT) homeless count was discussed, including logistics and outreach efforts. The possibility of utilizing apartment units for rescue housing was explored, and faith-based organizations were encouraged to consider funding these units. The meeting addressed the need for Remedy Live to reach its fundraising goal, and SOCGC agreed to have local organizations train in QPR and assist youth at an assembly. Revisions to the mission statement were considered, and bed bug flyers were made available. A request for a letter of support from More For Miami was discussed, with concerns raised about policy adherence and collaboration plans. The SOCGC voted to override policy and provide the letter of support.