The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 20th day of December 2017 with the following members present: Jeff 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 December 18 minutes.

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

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

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

SCOTT BROOKER:

Chief-Director of EMS, Scott Brooker, presented a proclamation from Hocking County to Larry E. Donaldson, Deputy Chief, Hocking County EMS, recognizing his retirement. Larry Donaldson dedicated 45 years of service to Hocking County.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh for Commissioners to sign Proclamation.

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

LENA OSBORNE:

Lena Osborne of HAPCAP requested the Commissioners sign a five year (5) contract of administrative services.

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

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

Lean Osborne announced that the Critical Infrastructure Grant was funded. She stated the Commissioners will receive the grant agreement.

Beth Lanning asked if it was a CDBG grant. Lena said yes.

Glen Crippen discussed the CHIP Program.

Motion by President Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to amend the agenda and remove Larry Dicken at his request.

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

BEN FICKEL:

Prosecutor Ben Fickel presented the fully executed and recorded deed for the 27.309 acres donated by James and Linda Britton.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to approve acceptance and sign the document.

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

The Commissioners said they were extremely grateful for the Britton’s generosity and support in the county and community.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to accept the bill.

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

Sue Morgan asked what the intentions were of the Britton’s by donating the property.

President Dickerson amended the agenda to General Business.

AUDITOR OF STATE:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve Engagement Letter from AOS.

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

APPROPRIATION TRANSFERS:

Commissioners	-	$765 from A04B11 supplies to A04B10 salaries

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

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

DECREASE OF APPROPRIATION:

Juvenile	-	Rural Juvenile Drug Court Salaries and Fringes MM18-01 $8829.33

Prosecutor, VOCA	-	Travel TT62-10 $136.72; salaries TT62-12 $7948.80; equipment TT62-04A $500.00; contract services TT62-06 $129.18; postage TT62-07A $25; printing TT62-08 $800.00; printing TT62-14 $2700.00.

Common Pleas	-	T-CAP contract services TT73-04 $48,968.00

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

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

HOCKING VALLEY SCENIC TRAIL:

Commissioner Ogle read an email from Gary Silcott to support Hocking Valley Scenic Trail. Resolution 25-122017 supports a local project for a Bicycle/Pedestrian Trail from the City of Logan to the City of Nelsonville.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve President Dickerson’s signature.

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

Commissioner Ogle requested the Prosecutor review the easement for clarity on who is liable.

REQUEST FOR LOGO:

Palmer Energy is requesting to use the county logo on opt out letters. The Commissioners agreed the logo should not be put on another company’s letterhead.

HOLIDAY LUNCHEON:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle for Lee’s to cater luncheon on December 22, 2017.

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

MEETING TIME:

President Dickerson requested the Board of Commissioners return to their original meeting days on Tuesday and Thursday’s at 9:00 AM.

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00 AM effective Tuesday, January 2, 2018.

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

President Dickerson stated the Organizational Meeting will be held Monday, January 8, 2018 at 9:00 AM.

President Dickerson said the Courthouse will be closed Monday, December 25, 2017 and Monday, January 1, 2018.

2018 BUDGET:

Commissioner Ogle said they cut the budget from 9.3M to 8.7M.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to accept the 2018 budget.

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

President Dickerson amended the agenda to Public Comment.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Beth Lanning asked if there were cuts across every department. Commissioner Ogle said it was overall.

Jim Kalklosch asked if 9.3M is what was spent. Commissioner Ogle said that is what was requested for 2018.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle under personnel compensation of a public employee with Christi Mohler at 11:17 AM.

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

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: With no action taken at 11:24 AM.

LETTER OF SUPPORT:

Commissioner Ogle read a letter of support to Senator Balderson to request for inclusion in the Capital Budget proposal. Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

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

ADJOURNMENT Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea, Dickerson, yea. 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 December 20, 2017.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President