Submitted by
Linda Mendenhall
The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on April 15, 2019 at the Government Center with the following members present: Ty Pell, Diane Ward and Barbara Moore. The meeting was called to order by President Pell and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Pastor Gene Toole.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve the minutes. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to approve the bills. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve transfers of funds. Vote: all aye.
JFS Director Angela Richmond discussed the following issues with the board: Subgrant agreement with ABCEOI for Summer REC program; Subgrant agreement with ABCEOI for Summer Youth Feeding Program; HVAC system contract-no bids received; Transportation Contract-Invitation to bid; personnel.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to enter into a sub- grant agreement between Adams County Job and Family Services and ABCEOI for Summer REC Program as recommended by Director Angela Richmond. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve a sub-grant agreement between Adams County Job and Family Services and ABCEOI for the Summer Youth Feeding Program as recommended by Director Angela Richmond. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Ty Pell to approve the promotion of Angel Wilson as an Eligibility Referral Supervisor 1 at the Adams County Job and Family Services effective April 29, 2019 as recommended by Director Angela Richmond. Vote: all aye.
Jerry and Andrew Schutt, Murphin Ridge Inn, discussed the condition of Murphin Ridge Road and any plans the township or county has for maintenance and repair of the road. The Board informed them of various sources of grant funding Oliver Township Trustees may pursue for road widening and other improvements. Also Mr. Schutt had questions pertaining to the enforcement of lodging tax payments as required by ORC.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Barbara Moore to proclaim Thursday, May 2, 2019 as National Day of Prayer in Adams County. Vote: all aye. Those present for the proclamation were: Troy Dotson, Robert Minton, Marlyn Davis, Edith Tolle, Carol Daniel, Tim Daniel, Jane Lucas, Bob O’Brien, Vickie O’Brian, Diane Tomlin, Amanda Greenlee, Tim Dever, Tom Bosier, Ellie Kelley, Garry Kelley, Gene Toole, Carole Marsh,, Mark Bartlett, Clarence Abbott, Marcella Abbott, James Lanham, Phil Fulton, Sharon Fulton, Randy Chandler, Shirley Grooms, Paul Baker, Brenda Swank, Karen Young, Ezra Seitz, Pat Stevens, Cliff Stevens, Carol Wickerham, John Wickerham, Christian Martin, Tom Claiborne, John Cole, Jan and Ernie Fowler, Shirley Pell, Charlie Bess, Richard Bess, Jr., Holly Johnson, Amanda Fraley, Naman Tolle, Roger Rhonemus, Larry Heller, Leanne Liston, Rhonda Jones, David Gifford, Michael Parks, Kathy Bess. Toby Smalley, Joyce Smalley, Josh Gift, Stephen Meyer, Laura Meyer, Nathan Meyer, Colleen Meyer, Titus Meyer, Andrew Meyer, Luke Meyer, Timothy Meyer, Lisa Newman, Ron Baker, Sandy Baker, Jack McCoy, Ray Degen-Kolb, and Jason Bohl.
The board held a conference call with Ivan Miller, Triple M Roofing, regarding the roof repair contract for the government center building.
ECD Director Holly Johnson discussed the following issues with the Board: Power Grant; Assisted living facility; Monitoring visits; Utility Pipeline, Ltd.; Murphin Ridge Road Widening project.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dana Whalen discussed the following legal issues with the Commissioners: Review of resolution authorizing Corsa as surety bond for officials, directors and employees; Adams County Training Center purchase agreement.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to authorize CORSA for county officials, department directors, appointees, and employees who are required by law to give bond prior to entering upon the discharge of duties in lieu of acquiring individual surety bonds. Vote: all aye.
Debbie Ryan, Director, Safe Communities Grant, and ECD Director Holly Johnson discussed the following issues with the Board: Permission granted to use the front of the courthouse for Click It or Ticket activities; Possible reinstatement of employee Health and Wellness Committee; Recap of ODOT meeting to discuss safety issues relating to the Amish community.
Chief Matthew Carey reviewed the EMS budget with the board.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Barbara Moore to recess at 3 p.m. to attend the Adams County Land Bank meeting in the conference room, Government Center. Vote: all aye.
President Pell reconvened the meeting at 3:55 p.m.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to replace the Hospital Sales Tax Levy with a sales tax to provide additional revenue for the County’s general fund.
WHEREAS, the current sales tax levy for the Adams County Regional Medical Center expires on March 31, 2020, and the Board of Adams County Commissioners is passing this resolution to repurpose the sales tax at the same rate to provide additional revenue for the county general fund;
WHEREAS, the Adams County Commissioners deem the change of purpose of the Sales Tax levy to be in the best interest of the citizens of Adams County, and;
WHEREAS, the Board of Adams County Commissioners conducted three public hearings on March 18, 2019 and March 25, 2019. Notice was given by publication in the People’s Defender, a newspaper of general circulation, once a week for two consecutive weeks; further a third hearing was held on April 8, 2019 as was advertised in the People’s Defender;
WHEREAS, O.R.C. 5739.026(A)(3) permits a sales tax levy to be levied to provide additional revenue for the County’s general fund, and O.R.C. 5741.023 authorizes the levy of a county use tax for the same purposes, and;
WHEREAS, the current sales and use tax levy approved by the electors of Adams County for the Hospital Sales Tax expires March 31, 2020;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Adams County Board of Commissioners, that a county sales tax of one-half of one percent (1/2% or 0.5%) be levied pursuant to O.R.C. 5739.026(A)(3) for a continuing period of time for the purpose of providing additional revenue for the County’s general fund which is a continuation of the existing ½ % or 0.5 % Hospital Sales Tax levy to be effective April 1, 2020, and:
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a county use tax be levied pursuant to O.R.C. 5741.023 for a continuing period of time for the same purpose and at the same rate of one-half of one percent (1/2 % or 0.5%) as the county sales tax being levied pursuant to O.R.C. 5739.026(A)(3). Vote: all aye
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Ty Pell to adjourn. Vote all aye, and the meeting was adjourned.