Submitted by
Linda Mendenhall
The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Dec. 26, 2018 at the Government Center with the following members present: Diane Ward, Ty Pell and Brian Baldridge. The meeting was opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Baldridge.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve the minutes. Vote: all yea.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to approve the bills. Vote: all yea.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to approve transfers of funds. Vote: all yea.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to approve the blanket travel request of Auditor David Gifford to attend the CAAO Executive, Legislative, and Conference Planning meetings in Dublin, Ohio on the first Wednesday of each month in 2019 and to be reimbursed for 250 miles at $ .42 per mile -total cost $105. Vote: all yea.
Fiscal Officer Brenda Calvert presented the following contracts and personnel action forms for the board’s approval: All Ways Green Lawn and Turf, LLC; Danyel McClanahan-promotion and Rebecca Brodt-rate change; Consulting contract options discussed.
It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Ty Pell to enter into a service contract with All Ways Green Lawn and Turf, LLC for landscaping and ground maintenance at the Adams County Department of Job and Family Services Department for 2019 as recommended by Director Angela Richmond. Vote: all yea.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to approve the promotion of Danyel McClanahan as Fiscal Officer for the Adams County Department of Job and Family Services effective Jan. 6, 2019 as recommended by JFS Director Angela Richmond. Vote: all yea
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Brian Baldridge to approve a rate change for Rebecca Brodt, HR/Business Administrator, Adams County Department of Job and Family Services effective Jan. 6, 2019 as recommended by JFS Director Angela Richmond. Vote: all yea
It was moved by Brian Baldridge and seconded by Diane Ward to enter into a participation agreement with CCAO Service Corporation for energy purchasing programs for the Courthouse, Government Center, and other county buildings. Vote: all yea.
OSU extension educators David Dugan and Kristy Watters discussed the 2019 departmental budget along with future budgets for 2020 and 2021.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to reappoint Holly Johnson and Jodie Agnew as members of the Adams County Children Services Board for terms commencing Jan. 1, 2019 through Dec. 31, 2022. Vote: all yea.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to establish the following regular session meeting dates for the Adams County Board of Commissioners during 2019: Jan. 2 ,7, 14 ,22, 28; Feb. 4, 11, 19, 25; March 4, 11, 18, 25; April 1, 8, 15, 22, 29; May 6, 13, 20, 28; June 3, 10, 17, 24; July 8, 15, 22, 29; Aug. 5, 12,19, 26; Sept. 3, 9, 16, 23, 30; October 7, 15, 21, 28; Nov. 4, 12, 18, 25; and Dec. 2, 16, 23, 30
The regular meetings will be conducted in the office of the Adams County Board of Commissioners and will commence at 9 a.m. until business is completed. Vote: all yea.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dana Whalen discussed the following legal issues with the Commissioners: Winchester Industrial Park property and Community Improvement Corporation (CIC) membership; DP&L funds and contract renewal with ABCEOI for job training including any revisions; Reviewed EMS and dispatching renewal levy, also discussed potential funding emergency communications through parcel tax; Post office parking space lease; Possible communication center collaboration; Cherry Alley (Jacksonville) hearing set for Jan. 7, 2019; Hafer Road – Petition to establish additional roads in Tiffin Township; Grady Enterprise as health insurance broker; MOU with Farmers Market.
A petition had been received from Richard Heater and others regarding the proposed establishment of Bradley, Earthwood, and L. F. Clock Roads in Tiffin Township. Upon review it was determined the petition did not contain the required minimum of twelve (12) owners of property in the county as advised by the Prosecutor’s Office. It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Brian Baldridge to reject the petition of Richard Heater and others calling for the establishment of Bradley, Earthwood and L. F. Clock Roads in Tiffin Township due to lack of signatures of land owners in accordance with Ohio Revised Code. Vote: all yea.
Adams Clermont Solid Waste District Director Paul Braasch and Hannah Lubbers, Project Manager, updated the Commissioners on the following issues: Flood debris reimbursement; Compactor and electrical requirements; Recycle containers may be monitored by security cameras to avoid household trash being improperly disposed in them.
Veterans Commission member George Biely and Russ Todd, VSO, met with the Commissioners to discuss their 2019 departmental budget which will decrease slightly due to reduced tax millage. Funding for the Veterans Service Commission budget is set by statute.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to approve the annual appropriation resolution for 2019. Vote: all yea.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to authorize Auditor David Gifford to issue a check in the amount of $201,000 from Co Medicaid Sales Tx Transition Fund #289 to the Adams County Board of Commissioners; further said check will be paid into County General. Vote: all yea.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to adjourn, and the meeting was adjourned.