Submitted by
Linda Mendenhall

The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on July 8, 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 James Lanham.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to approve the minutes for June 24, 2019 and June 26, 2019. 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.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Diane Ward to approve the following travel request: Angelena Newman- 2019 GIS Conference- Columbus, Ohio- Sept. 22-25, 2019- $958. Vote: all aye.
The following reports were filed with the board: Dog and Kennel Department activities for the weeks ending 6-21-19 and 6-28-19.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to approve the employment of Cassie Creamer as a part time kennel tech at the Adams County Dog Kennel effective July 8, 2019 per the salary schedule as recommended by Dog Warden Donnie Swayne. Vote: all aye.
ECD Director Holly Johnson discussed the following issues with the Commissioners: Adams County Training Center; Adams County Business Incubator; ARC applications and discussion at OVRDC county caucus; North Adams Regional Sewer District; Winchester Industrial Park; Graces Run Road Bridge project; Airport sewage package plant maintenance; Job duties relating to Corsa program; Seaman Splash Pad update; Courthouse security grant and audit review.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Barbara Moore to file for a Certificate of Exemption for environmental review with Ohio Development Services Agency FY18 BP1AA1 project in the amount of $250,000 as recommended by ECD Director Holly Johnson. Vote: all aye.
JFS Director Angela Richmond discussed the following issues with the Board: West Publishing Corporation/CCAOSC Child Support participation agreement; Personnel.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to approve a participation agreement between the Adams County Child Support Enforcement Agency, the County Commissioners Association of Ohio Service Corporation and West Publishing Corporation for parent location services as recommended by Director Angela Richmond. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve the promotion of Ramona Burgett as an Eligibility Referral Specialist 1- Front Area at the Adams County Department of Job and Family Services effective 7-8-19 as recommended by JFS Director Angela Richmond. Vote: all aye.
Representative Doug Green, Ohio House 66th District, discussed the effects to our region of the closing of coal fired power plants in the region.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to enter into an agreement with Sarah Shelton for legal representation of indigent persons due to child support contempt charge litigation as submitted by Court Administrator Greg Stauffer. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Diane Ward to appoint County Commissioners Association of Ohio Service Corporation as the county’s agent and consultant to secure pricing for the electric supplier for county buildings. Vote: all aye.
Linda Steele, EMS Board of Directors, discussed the following issues: Personnel including scheduling and compensation; Efforts to inform the public concerning the upcoming 911 tax levy; Peebles Squad building renovation project.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to accept the resignation of Michael Glenn as a full time EMT Basic at the Adams County Emergency Medical Service effective July 8, 2019.as presented by Board of Director member Linda Steele. Vote: all aye
Commissioner Ward attended the second county caucus of the Ohio Valley Regional Development Commission which was held at 10 a.m. in the Government Center Conference Room. Commissioner Ward serves as chairperson for this meeting.
Bryn Stepp, Southeast Ohio Regional Representative, Ohio Lt. Governor Jon Husted’s office, met with the Commissioners to discuss county interests and concerns including natural gas line extensions, wastewater treatment and waterline extension projects and the Winchester Industrial Park.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dana Whalen discussed the following legal issues: Roofing contract; County Court Judge compensation per ORC; Review of personnel policies concerning Ohio Revised Code/Sick leave pay out upon retirement.
A public hearing was held at 1 p.m. concerning the 2020 County Tax Budget. No one appeared for the hearing. It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to adopt the 2020 County Tax Budget and further to file the budget with Auditor David Gifford. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to adjourn, and the meeting was adjourned.