The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 28th day of August 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 August 23, 2017 minutes.

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

AGENDA: Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to amend 9:15 appointment to 9:30.

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

BEN FICKEL:

Ben Fickel requested executive session.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh under potential litigation at 9:01 A.M.

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

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: No action taken at 9:19 A.M.

Commissioner Waugh read a resolution declaring that the unlawful distribution of prescription pain pills has created a public nuisance in Hocking County and has caused harm to the residents of Hocking County.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to adopt resolution.

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

Commissioner Waugh read a resolution declaring that the unlawful distribution of prescription controlled substances has created a public nuisance and a serious public health and safety crisis for the citizens of Hocking County. Commissioner Waugh stated it reiterates language in the resolution.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh for all three Commissioners to sign document.

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

The Prosecutor presented a joint application for outside legal counsel.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for President of Board to sign.

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

SHARON EDWARDS:

Sharon Edwards, Clerk of Courts, stated she would do a one-time transfer of $100,000 to the general fund from Certificate of Title Administration. Sharon stated she will still need the $22,000 the county granted her for the court view system.

Commissioner Ogle said they appreciate it.

Sharon Edwards asked if her 2018 budget would still be cut. Commissioner Ogle said it’s too early to say. She stated the projected revenue is a million dollars short. Sharon asked if they predict to be back on track next year. Commissioner Ogle said it depends on what happens at the state level. President Dickerson said counties have been paralyzed by Medicaid sales tax. President Dickerson expressed his appreciation.

Sharon Edwards asked for clarity as to where they would store her files. She stated they are completely out of space. President Dickerson stated all files will be relocated, just not to the Hall of Justice. He said that after the move to Hall of Justice there will be additional space in the Hulls building.

Sharon asked when they were anticipating the move to Hall of Justice. President Dickerson said end of September.

Beth Lanning asked questions regarding the Certificate of Title Administration.

Beth asked why Sharon felt the need to give. She said because the county needs it.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to approve resolution granting Murray’s Landing, LLC permission to load and unload watercraft on the Hocking River from land owned by Hocking County known as Auditor’s Parcel number 16-000122.6100.

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

Commissioner Waugh read a letter from Ohio Department of Taxation confirming that the county portion of the sales and use tax rate will increase by one-quarter percent, effective October 1, 2017.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for President of Board to sign WPCLF projects for Murray City and Carbon Hill sewer facilities.

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

Beth Lanning asked if it was for the sewer project. President Dickerson said yes.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh for President of the Board to sign projection of revenues and expenses of the system for the Carbon Hill project.

BEN FICKEL:

The Prosecutor presented a document giving authority to law firms to represent in suit.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for all three Commissioners to sign document.

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

Beth Lanning asked what the purpose of the lawsuit was. Ben Fickel said they would discuss it after the meeting.

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Auditor	-	$225.00 from A01B03 supplies to A01BO6 contract services

Commissioners	-	$2031.96 from P38-03 equipment to P38-02 supplies

Veterans	-	$3500.00 from A09C06 relief to A09C09D other

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

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

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATIONS:

Sewer equipment P38-03 $5220.00

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

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

President Dickerson reminded everyone of the Hocking County Fair September 11 and stated the Hocking County Fair Board is very busy.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Beth Lanning asked how the Commissioners felt about the opioid issue. President Dickerson said she would have to speak with Ben Fickel.

ADJOURNMENT Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

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 August 28, 2017.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President