The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 20th day of June 2017 with the following members present: Jeffrey Dickerson, Gary Waugh, and Sandra Ogle.

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

MINUTES: Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to approve June 15, 2017 minutes.

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

AGENDA: Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve agenda.

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh under personnel compensation of a public employee.

Roll call vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea, Dickerson, yea.

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: With no action taken.

PROSECUTOR:

Ben Fickle presented a document discussing the 33 acres of land to be donated to Hocking County and the annual Property use restriction notification report for 2017.

WPCLF CONTRACT:

President Dickerson stated Wendy Hanna’s appointment was not a bid opening but an estimate.

Wendy Hanna received one estimate for the WPCLF contract from Davis Excavating for $33,437.00 to repair and replace four systems. Commissioner Ogle asked the Prosecutor if it was a conflict of interest for a Trustee to be an installer. Wendy Hanna stated they have trustees as installers. The Prosecutor suggested that he look into it being a conflict of interest. President Dickerson requested a concrete amount of what the project would cost. Beth Lanning asked why people were not putting their estimates in. Wendy stated they were busy. President Dickerson decided to table the decision until Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

NOTICE OF COMMENCEMENT:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for President of the Board to sign Notice of Commencement for 2017 Chip Seal/Fog Seal of Various Hocking County Roads.

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

AUDITOR:

Auditor Ken Wilson and Commissioner Waugh have had meetings with the insurance company and it might be in our best interest to change the stop loss insurance coverage from $75,000 to $100,000. Ken Wilson stated that if we do not increase the stop loss level it will have a negative impact on our renewal. Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to increase stop loss level from $75,000 to $100,000 and for the President of the Board to sign the amendment agreement.

Roll call vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea, Dickerson, yea.

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS:

Prosecutor – Prosecutor-Del RE Tax and Special Rev. BA06-13 $2,000 Other Expense

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve appropriation.

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

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Auditor	-	$200 from A01B05 contract repairs to A01B06 contract services

Juvenile Court	-	$5,000 from A02C19 clerk salaries to A02C30D other expense

VOCA	-	$428.25 from TT62-18 contract services to TT62.20 other expense

VOCA	-	$1,770.33 from TT62-22 equipment to TT62-20 other expense

VOCA	-	$500 from TT62-18 contract services to TT62-16 supplies

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve transfers.

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

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for the President of the Board to sign Local Government Safety Capital Grant Agreement.

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

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for the President of the Board to sign Buckeye Hills Regional Council Contract.

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

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for the President of the Board to sign Annual Property Use Restriction Notification Report for 2017.

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

Commissioner Ogle read a letter from the Prosecutor stating that there were no delinquent real estate taxes owed on the Britton’s property. He also stated the simplest way for a transfer of real estate is a General Warranty Deed. The Prosecutor suggested that the Commissioners perform a title search on the property. President Dickerson requested that the Britton’s designate how much property they would like for hospital use in the deed. Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh that a title search be performed.

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

Commissioner Waugh requested that a meeting be held Monday, June 26, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. for the quarter percent increase in sales tax. Motion by Jeffrey Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to hold meeting June 26 at 10:00 A.M.

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

President Dickerson stated the tax increase has nothing to with the Hall of Justice or the expansion of the 911 building.

Commissioner Ogle informed the public that SR 328 bridge replacement will now begin on July 3, 2017.

President Dickerson reminded everyone that the Commissioners meeting dates move to Monday and Wednesday starting June 26, 2017.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for the June 28 Commissioners meeting to start at 11:00 A.M.

Roll call vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea, Dickerson, yea.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Beth Lanning asked what the structure will be for the hearing. Commissioner Waugh said it’s up to the President. Commissioner Ogle stated the meeting is for the Commissioners to educate the people on why they are doing this.

Beth Lanning asked if there was direct road frontage on the property being donated to the county. Commissioner Ogle said she’s not for sure if there is any direct road frontage.

Beth Lanning asked what the title search does. The Prosecutor said it’s to make sure of ownership.

Jim Kalklosch thanked the Commissioners for considering an evening hearing for the quarter percent increase in sales tax.

ADJOURNMENT Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

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

Rose Marshall, Clerk
Board of Hocking County Commissioners
This is to certify that the above is the true action taken by this Board of Hocking County Commissioners at a regular meeting of the Board held on June 20, 2017.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President