The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 9th day of May 2017 with the following members present Gary Waugh, Jeff Dickerson, and Sandra Ogle.

MEETING: The meeting was called to order by President Jeff Dickerson.

MINUTES: Motion by Jeff and seconded by Gary to approve the May 4, 2017 minutes.

Vote: Waugh, yea, Dickerson, yea, Ogle abstained.

AGENDA: Motion by Sandy and seconded by Gary to approve the agenda.

Vote: Waugh, yea, Dickerson, yea, Ogle yea.

APPOINTMENTS:

Ken Wilson is meeting with comp management Monday, May 15, 2017 at 11 a.m. He requests a commissioner to be present at the meeting.

Ken Wilson researched records resolution on the .25% increase in sales tax. The increase would be for the general fund for operating.

Auditor Ken Wilson presented a document to reflect updated language for the new SCOIC health plan. It is a request from the Employee Benefit Management Corporation to have a commissioner sign off acknowledging this update to the health plan.

Sandra made a motion to amend the agenda to add Judge Savings, all yea.

Judge Savings was asking for an update as to where the magistrates office would be located. He requested the magistrate would be moved to the municipal court room. The commissioners said they would discuss a plan.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Monthly reports from EMA, Dog and Kennel, and Lodge and tax administrator. Motion was made by Gary and seconded by Sandra, all yea.

APPROPRIATIONS TRANSFER

AO2FO3 amount $797.50 from AO2FO3 amount $797.50 to AO2F10 traffic.

S22-07 amount $2000 from S21-07 amount $2000 to S21-14

Sandra requested a recess at 9:20 a.m.

Reconvened at 9:23 a.m.

Sandra reminded the commissioners of the Leader In Me Day at Green school from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Monday 9, 2017.

Jeff would like a proclamation to honor retiring band director of 30+ years Jeffrey North. Jeff would like May 27 to be considered Jeffrey North Day. Motion by Gary and seconded by Sandra, all yea.

There was discussion about the Sheriffs generator and the 911 generator. Matt Green Electric is going to send an estimate for annual service for the Sheriff’s generator.

PUBLIC COMMENTS:

Bill Kaeppner offered suggests on how to fix the generator at the Sheriff’s Office. Mr. Kaeppner asked if there had been a plan in relocating offices.

Jim Kalklosch reminded the commissioners that the FFA banquet is tonight, May 9, 2017.

ADJOURNMENT A motion was made by Sandra and seconded by Gary, all yea. Motion Carried.