The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 24th day of July 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 Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve July 19, 2017.

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

AGENDA: Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to amend agenda to add Joyce Shriner at 9:00 A.M.

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

APPOINTMENTS:

Joyce Shriner thanked the Commissioners for helping with the 4H awards program. She discussed a million dollar opioid grant application that would be divided among the counties. She stated five percent would go towards the extension the first year, three percent the second year, and two percent the third year. Hocking County would get $100,000 which would go to agencies who do substance abuse prevention and 4H for education.

Commissioner Ogle asked if it was for young people or any age group. Joyce said from what she understands it’s any age group.

Commissioner Ogle said she supports anything that helps the opioid situation.

Joyce stated there is a conference call this afternoon.

President Dickerson said he supports it.

Commissioner Waugh asked why we were only getting 100,000 if it is divided among four counties. Joyce said it is divided among four counties and some of Michigan. Commissioner Waugh said he supports anything that fights the opioid issue.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Commissioner Ogle discussed an application for approval of underground construction on Hocking County right-of-way. AEP requested permission to replace existing poles along Moore Rd Logan Ohio. Hocking County Engineer William Shaw noted that no poles will be placed any closer to roadway than existing poles.

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

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

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Commissioners	-	$5400 from A04B13 contract repairs to A04B14 contract services

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

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

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to have Vice Chair sign Hocking County LEPC Appointment for Members June 31, 2017 – June 31, 2019.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

William Kaeppner stated there is a war on drugs and they should spend the money on recovery and treatment. Commissioner Ogle said she wants to see an organization they could attend once they graduate and facility built that will create jobs.

RECESS: At 9:20 A.M.

RECONVENE: At 9:30 A.M.

BID OPENING FOR RVC ARCHITECT:

A bid opening was held at 9:30 A.M. for RVC Architect. Mike from RVC Architect read the bids as follows:

Gutknecht Construction	-	Base Bid $345,000; G1 $3200; G2 $3500; G3 $1300; G4 $4500; G6 $6500; G7 $4500

Good Builders	-	Base Bid $313,223; G1 $3800; G2 $3995; G3 $1600; G4 $2200; G5 $2950; G6 $2800; G7 $12,750

G&M Construction Inc.	-	Base Bid 275,357; G1 $4000; G2 $1600; G3 $1000; G4 $1000; G5 $600; G6 $3100; G7 $3800

President Dickerson said they will table the decision until August 1, 2017 at 9:05 A.M.

Beth Lanning asked how to spell Gutknecht and where the various contractors were from.

Commissioner Ogle asked if he had worked with G&M Construction. Mike said he had not.

Commissioner Ogle asked for the numbers again.

Beth Lanning asked what factors there were for picking a contractor. Mike said that in this case it will be lowest price. Sandy Wintermute said no, they will choose which one fits the best criteria.

Sue Morgan asked once they make a bid are they locked in to that price. Mike said initially they are locked in to that price, but if there are any unforeseen conditions they will be addressed.

Sue Morgan asked if it was a law to take the lowest bid. Mike said that in this case he wasn’t for sure.

COUNTY ENGINEER:

Maggie from the Hocking County Engineer’s office presented a roadway use repair and maintenance agreement.

Motion by Sandy Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to sign document.

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

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle under personnel compensation of a public employee with Craig Hartman at 9:51 A.M.

Roll Call: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea, Dickerson, yea.

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: No action taken at 10:14 A.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh under personnel compensation of a public employee with Anna Wright at 10:14 A.M.

Roll Call: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea, Dickerson, yea.

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: No action taken at 10:23 A.M.

ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh.

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 July 24, 2017.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President