The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 23rd day of October 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 Jeff Dickerson.

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

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

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

ROD SIDDONS: Rod Siddons requested approval for annexation for Hocking Senior Village. Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to approve annexation.

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

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to amend agenda to general business.

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

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve change order for 911 center.

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

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve certification of additional revenue for Juvenile Court special projects M63-03 $5200.00

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

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve appropriation transfer for Lodging Tax $2000 from C03-06 to C03-05.

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

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to approve Josh Givens request for travel.

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

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh for Josh Givens to use procurement card for registration.

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

Commissioner Ogle discussed renewing Logan Town Center voting membership. Jeff tabled the decision.

Commissioner Ogle discussed the purchase of hanging baskets for $20. She stated they will discuss it later.

Commissioner Ogle read an email from Don Leonard requesting that the Commissioners meet with OSU students. All three Commissioners stated their schedules were full.

RECESS: 9:11 A.M.	RECONVENE: 9:13 A.M.

JOHN BUCK AND CHRIS BAILEY:

John Buck, from AEP Energy, stated he is retiring and introduced Chris Bailey, Director of Community Partnerships, who will be taking his place. Chris discussed the aggregation program from AEP Energy.

John Buck asked if there was anyone he needed to add to the weather list. Jeff said no. John Buck gave updates of repairs within Hocking County.

William Kaeppner asked if AEP would give an advanced notification of projects.

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to amend 9:30 appointment to 9:27.

JODY WALKER:

Jody Walker explained Jobs and Family Services overage of $200,000 for 2018. He also discussed child placement costs and said the cost should be reduced next year.

Commissioner Ogle asked if the carry over money they had is all gone. Ken said yes.

Ken Wilson asked about the fiscal year.

Commissioner Waugh asked what percent were drug related. Jody said 85%.

Jody stated that every kid deserves to be in a home.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to move October 25 meeting time to 11:00 A.M.

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

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to amend 9:50 appointment to 10:06.

Jeff rescinded the motion.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

William Kaeppner expressed his concern on where county money is being spent. He suggested the Commissioners request an audit of what vehicles the Sheriff actually uses.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle with Ken Wilson for review of contract negotiation.

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

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: With no action taken at 11:17 A.M.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Commissioner Ogle read a letter from Chamber of Commerce extending an offer for an Ex Officio position on their board to be held by a Commissioner of Hocking County.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for Gary to approach SCOIC and ask them to provide hard figures for Commissioners to consider both alternatives.

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

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh for Jeff Dickerson to serve on Chamber of Commerce for the continuing year.

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

Commissioner Dickerson asked the clerk to notify the Sheriff that the Hocking County Dog Warden will be on vacation and ask if the Sheriff will take care of complaints in the county.

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh for Josh Givens and Randy Goldsberry to help Tim Meehling with smoke test on October 24.

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

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

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 October 23, 2017.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President