The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 23rd day of January 2018 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 minutes.

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

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

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

ROGER BAIL:

Roger Bail, AHSWD Coordinator, discussed rut damage, caused by AEP, at the Hocking County Public Recycling Drop-off located on Sutton Road. American Electric Power estimated the damage repair cost is $740.00.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh for Roger to sign off on check.

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

Roger discussed the AHSWD Meeting set for February 12, 2018 at 8:30 AM

STANTEC:

Gary Silcott discussed Hocking Valley Scenic Trail Phase 1. He requested the commissioners apply for grants on behalf of HVST. He gave each commissioner a revised resolution stating they would hold no financial support of the project.

President Dickerson asked who the liability falls on. Gary said because it’s a trail there is no real liability.

Mr. Silcott also presented a City of Logan draft sewage treatment agreement for review by the commissioners and prosecutor.

Sue Morgan asked how many miles the bike trail is. Gary said the whole thing is 11.6 miles and the last two miles are in Athens County.

JUDGE MOSES:

Judge Moses discussed Neopost and the issues they are having with the machine. Alex from Clerk of Courts explained the issues she was having with certified mail.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh for Judge Moses to work with the Prosecutor to solve the problem.

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

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Bill Kaeppner asked whose responsibility the trail was. Gary said the committee.

Sue Morgan said she agreed with Bill Kaeppner.

Jeff Dickerson stated the Melvin Stone sell was closed and a check was brought for $163,527.53.

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Comm.	-	$400.00 from A01A13 microfilming supplies to A15A17A

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

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

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION:

Municipal	-	HOJ Construction other expense Q40-37 $5091.88

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

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

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Commissioner Ogle read a letter from Hocking County Engineer, Bill Shaw, requesting the legal load limit be reduced by 50% on ALL county roads, with the exception of CR #33A, Chieftain Drive, CR #33B, Hocking Drive and CR #25, Haydenville Road effective February 1, 2018 until April 30, 2018.

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

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

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve Falls and Marion Township load limit be reduced by 50% on township roads effective February 1 – April 30, 2018.

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

The Commissioners stated Logan Town Center did a wonderful job with Logan on Ice.

Commissioner Ogle read a letter from Board of DD to fill a position on the board. The commissioners agreed they would meet the applicant.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Bill Kaeppner asked what the position was for and stated Logan on Ice lasted longer than a day and hadn’t been vandalized.

Beth Lanning asked where the money from Melvin Stone would go. Sandy said capital improvement.

Sue Morgan said the commissioner’s ice sculptor during Logan on Ice was very nice.

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 January 23, 2018.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President