The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 6th day of June 2017 with the following members present Gary Waugh and Sandra Ogle. Jeff Dickerson abstained.

MEETING: The meeting was called to order by Vice President Gary Waugh.

MINUTES: Motion by Sandra and seconded by Gary to approve the June 1, 2017 minutes.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea.

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Monthly reports from Lodging Tax Administrator, 911, and Prosecutors for the month of May.

Motion by Sandra and seconded by Gary, all yea.

Auditor Ken Wilson requests for travel for Auditors office for the month of June.

Motion by Sandra and seconded by Gary, all yea.

APPROPRIATIONS TRANSFER:

Sheriff: $5,000 from A06A03 supplies to A06A06 contract-services

Municipal Court: $1,300.00 from Q40-37 other expense to Q40-35 contract-services

Motion by Sandra and seconded by Gary to approve transfers, all yea.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Motion by Sandra and seconded by Gary to approve 25,000 to be added to the postage machine, all yea.

Motion by Sandra and seconded by Gary to purchase a mobile 48x39 dry erase board, all yea.

A letter from Soil and Water stating they think it would be great for Hocking County to have a grant writer.

Motion by Sandra and seconded by Gary to explore the possibility of a grant writer.

There were quotes to purchase a new copy machine. It was put on hold.

Sandra read a letter from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, it said expired 2016 surface application of brine for dust control of private roads and/or similar surfaces within property of Hocking Valley Concrete 35255 and 36019 Hocking Drive Logan, Ohio. On May 16, 2016 the Division of Oil and Gas Resources Management received a copy of the resolution adopted by the Hocking County Commissioners approving your plan for the spreading of brine on above referenced property. The Division has determined that the plan, as approved, complies with the requirements of O.R.C. chapter 1509 and the Division rules. This plan expired on May 12, 2017 and must be renewed by the County Commissioners to remain in effect.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Bill Kaeppner asked for clarification on how many EMS calls there were on the monthly report of 911.

Sue Morgan asked if there was anything that could be done if a person was delinquent on the lodging tax. She also asked if the county receives any of the lodging tax. Sandra answered no.

Gary Waugh discussed having a hearing concerning the quarter percent sales tax increase when Commissioners office is moved to the new location.

Beth Lanning asked when the hearing would be. Gary said as soon as possible, hearings are to be 10 days a part. The target for the tax increase is October 1, 2017.

Sue Morgan stated she likes the idea of a grant writer. Gary Waugh explained that we should hire someone who knows the county, possibly someone who has a background in law.

Jim Kalklosch asked if one of the hearings could be held in the evening. Gary answered possibly.

Bill Kaeppner discussed that the annexation out by General Electric on State Route 93 money shifted from the County to the City.

Sue Morgan said I agree that some grants can be used to improve our county, I just don’t approve of grants that might lower the values of our county.

ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sandra and seconded by Gary, all 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 6, 2017.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President