Submitted by Linda Mendenhall
The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on Aug, 31, 2020 at the Government Center with the following members present: Ty Pell, Barbara Moore, and Diane Ward. The meeting was called to order by President Pell and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Pastor Michael Hughes.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Ty Pell 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 Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to approve transfers of funds. Vote: all aye.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to establish the following new fund:
OPWC 2020 BLUE CRK RD #241. Vote: all aye.
Tony Hawes invited the Commissioners to attend upcoming events involving the Adams County Ohio Stands United civic group.
Clerk of Courts Larry Heller discussed the need for additional storage space for court records. A possible option discussed was the construction of a partitioned building to store sheriff’s department evidence along with court documents.
It was moved by Ty Pell and seconded by Diane Ward to enter into executive session to discuss personnel (compensation) in accordance with ORC 121.22 (G) (1) at 9:27 a.m. Vote: all aye.
President Pell reconvened the meeting at 9:30 a.m.
It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Diane Ward to proclaim September 2020 as Suicide Prevention and Awareness Month in Adams County. Adams County Regional Medical Center CEO Alan Bird and Kelle Winkle, RN, Senior Life Solutions were present for the proclamation along with Jason Francis, Marketing Director. Vote: all aye.
Auditor David Gifford and Cheryl Black met with the Board to discuss policies and procedures for auditing vouchers submitted for payment. Additional accounting software will be installed in the commissioners’ office to allow for review of scanned documents.
Richard Purdin, Agriculture and Natural Resources/Community Development Educator met with the Commissioners to provide introductions and discuss upcoming activities of the OSU County Extension Office.
A conference call was held with Paul Whitehouse, Patriot Business Finance Consultants, to discuss funding opportunities available to the county for financing equipment, law enforcement vehicles, and other large expenditures through lease/purchase agreements.
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Dana Whalen discussed the following legal issues with the Board: COVID-19 testing/potential contract with ACRMC vs. health insurance claim.
Melinda Brown, Grady Enterprises, and Mike Kindell, CEBCO Managing Director of Health and Wellness, met with the Commissioners to discuss the following issues: Introduction of new staff -Justin Grant, CEBCO Senior Benefit Specialist and John Campbell, Account Manager, American Fidelity; 2021 CEBCO health insurance renewal rates (6.3% increase); COVID-19 testing-possible ACRMC contract vs. health insurance claim.
It was moved by Diane Ward and seconded by Ty Pell to adjourn, and the meeting was adjourned.