Submitted by Linda Mendenhall
The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Aug. 24, 2020 at the Government Center with the following members present: Ty Pell and Barbara Moore. The meeting was called to order by President Pell and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Pastor Greg Roberts via conference call.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve the minutes. Vote: all aye/
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve the bills. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Ty Pell to approve transfers of funds. Vote: all aye/
An activity report for the Dog and Kennel Department was filed for the week ending Aug. 21, 2020.
Deputy Engineer Lee Pertuset discussed the following issues with the Commissioners: Recommendation to rescind bid award/Miller- Mason Paving Company-asphalt specs; Road Use Maintenance Regulations draft; Tax map department update.
ECD Director Holly Johnson discussed the following issues via conference call: Adams County Training Center ARC Grant Application; Courthouse elevator modernization project/completion date revised; OEPA North Adams Sewer District grant; ARC broadband expansion grant; Natural gas line extension.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Ty Pell to proceed with a grant application through the Appalachian Regional Commission for the Adams County Training Center in the amount of $500,000 (federal) and $1,624,610.00 (state) as recommended by ECD Director Holly Johnson. Vote: all aye.
Court Administrator Veronica Grooms met with the Commissioners to discuss the following issues: Introduced new employees Adams Jarboe, Probation Officer and Benjamin Prather, Bailiff; CSB evening meeting at courthouse confirmed; Inspection report; Dept of Rehabilitation & Corrections JRIG Grant.
The Commissioners held a conference call with Sharon Ashley, Adams County Airport Authority, to discuss the following issues: FY 2020 FAA grant application/ Independent Fee Estimate; Code of Ethics Statement and Conflict of Interest Policy; Public Records and Airport Records Keeping Policy.
Linda Steele, EMS Board of Directors, discussed the following issues with the Board: Squad run/ jurisdiction; Equipment-tablet replacement; State of Ohio EMS Grant/administration; ESO software contract/transition from SafetyPad (patient care reporting) and CrewSense (personnel scheduling); COVID/PPE, notifications and CARES Act funding; Personnel.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Barbara Moore to enter into executive session with Linda Steele, EMS Board of Directors, to discuss personnel (discipline) in accordance with ORC 121.22 (G) (1) at 10:17 a.m. Vote: all aye.
President Pell reconvened the meeting at 10:20 a.m.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dana Whalen discussed the following legal issues with the Board: Airport Authority -Code of Ethics Statement and Conflict of Interest Policy, Public Records Policy and Airport Records Keeping Policy; Miller-Mason Paving Company/rescind bid award; Engineer to draft Roadway Use and Maintenance Agreement; RUMA advisory committee appointments; ESO/EMS clinical and personnel software contract review.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Barbara Moore to rescind Resolution #2020-280 which awarded the 2020 Adams County Mineral Springs Road Paving Project to Miller-Mason Paving Company. Deputy Engineer Lee Pertuset stated that after reviewing documents it was determined the bid does not meet the requirements and specifications as advertised by the County Engineer’s Office. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Ty Pell to award the bid for the 2020 Adams County Mineral Springs Road Project to Brown County Asphalt at the bid amount of $629,765.75 upon the recommendation of Deputy Engineer Lee Pertuset. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Ty Pell to authorize the Adams County Office of Economic Development to proceed with a grant application through Ohio Environmental Protection Agency for the North Adams Sewer District Project as recommended by ECD Director Holly Johnson. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Barbara Moore to authorize the Adams County Office of Economic Development to proceed with a grant application through the Appalachian Regional Commission for the expansion of broadband services as recommended by ECD Director Holly Johnson. Vote: all aye.
The proposed language for the EMS, DD, Health and Senior Citizens renewal tax levies were received from the Board of Elections as it will appear on the Nov. 3, 2020 ballot.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Ty Pell to authorize Commissioner Pell to sign the Adams County Alexander Salamon Airport Authority Board of Trustees Code of Ethics Statement & Conflict of Interest Policy, Public Records and Records Keeping Obligations Policy upon the review and approval by the Adams County Prosecutor’s Office. Vote: all aye.
The Board held a conference call with Rob Smith, Assistant General Manager, Highland County Water Company, Inc., concerning a constituent who had expressed interest in a water line extension to her property. It was previously determined the property was within the territory being served by the Highland County Water, Inc. Mr. Smith stated they would be willing to perform the installation, however, as a non-profit they were not allowed to pursue grant funding.
A conference call was held with Nicholas Slone, Executive Director, Adams County Public Library, concerning future plans to reopen the county libraries that have been closed due to COVID-19. Mr. Slone stated that all four library branches are providing curbside and drive through services along with internet hotspots. More information will be posted at the library website as it becomes available.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Ty Pell to adjourn, and the meeting was adjourned.