The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 26th 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: The minutes will be approved on Wednesday, June 28, 2017.

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

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

President Dickerson amended the agenda to move into General Business.

SALES AND USE TAX HEARING:

Gary Waugh discussed the one-quarter of 1% sales and use tax increase. It is authorized under ORC 5739.26 and ORC 5741.023. The sales and use tax is at 1 ¼% with a maximum of 1 ½%. The tax applies to retail sales subject to the State of Ohio sales tax. Commissioner Waugh stated it will provide additional revenue for the county general fund. Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

Roll Call: Sandra Ogle, yea, Jeffrey Dickerson, yea, Gary Waugh, yea.

Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to hold the first hearing on July 10 at 10:00 A.M. and the second hearing on July 17 at 6:00 P.M.

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

President Dickerson excused Commissioner Waugh.

NATE SIMONS:

Nate Simons of HAPCAP stated the full allocation amount was $150,000 and that $30,000 would go towards the administration of the grants and the fair housing program. The amount towards projects is $120,000.

Commissioner Ogle asked what to do with any money remaining. Nate said it was up to the Commissioners.

President Dickerson stated that all presentations were worthy but that the Commissioners recommended the Historical Society and the benefit for Westley Park; however the total exceeds the grant by $739.

Nate Simons recommended the two projects split the $739.

Marjorie Moore stated that Damon Kuhn said in the meeting on Thursday that he had an extra $2500 in donations that wasn’t listed on the sheet.

Andrew McGhee said they are still doing fundraising for additional equipment.

Nate Simons asked if the $76,566.57 was the accurate amount. Damon Kuhn said yes and if they have to reduce it by $350 it would not be a problem.

Andrew McGhee said it was up to the Commissioners on how they wanted to handle it but that they could cover that amount.

Commissioner Ogle asked if it was non-profit. Damon and Andrew both said yes.

Commissioner Ogle stated she would donate the remaining amount requested to Westley Park.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeffrey Dickerson to give full amount requested to Historical Society and the remaining to Westley Park.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS:

Municipal Court - Clerks Computer Fund: D31-01 expenses, $20,000.

Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve appropriation.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

APPROPRIATIONS:

Engineer	-	$360,350.00 from K02-12 road mtls. To K02-19 grants.

Commissioners -	$5200 from A15A17A contingencies to A02F17-D lab, morgue, and other expense.

Commissioners -	$5788 from A15A17A contingencies to A02F02 employee salaries.

Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve transfers.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

OPERATIONS LEVY:

Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve 1st resolution for SHSC operations levy.

Roll Call: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jim Kalklosch asked what amounts were requested. President Dickerson said the total allocation was $120,000 after adm fees. The amount requested by the Historical Society was $44,173.65 and the remainder of the allocation amount went to Westley Park.

Damon Kuhn expressed his appreciation to the Commissioners and the organization.

Tom Collins expressed his thanks to the Commissioners.

Beth Lanning said she was confused on the resolution. President Dickerson recommended she go back to her recording from Thursday.

Commissioner Ogle stated when she looks at a project she looks at how many people it can help and how long it will help. She said the park can be used 10 months out of the year and there is a need for a park in that location.

ADJOURNMENT Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

Vote: Ogle, 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 26, 2017.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President