The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session 30th day of January 2018 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 Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh.

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

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

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

President Dickerson made a motion to amend the agenda.

President Dickerson rescinded the motion.

TRACY SHOULTS:

Tracy Shoults of Stantec requested signatures for the ODNR and ODOT resolutions.

Commissioner Waugh read a resolution authorizing the Hocking County Commissioners to apply for, accept, and enter into a cooperative agreement for construction of phase 1 of the HVST improvements between the Hocking County Commissioners and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources via the Clean Ohio Trails Fund, on behalf of the HVST Committee.

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

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

Commissioner Waugh read a second resolution authorizing the President of the Board of the Hocking County Commissioners to prepare and submit an application to participate in the Ohio DOT’s 2018 transportation alternative program and to execute contracts as required.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh.

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

Tracy requested the President of the Board sign the grant application for Hocking Valley Scenic Trail.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve the President of the Boards signature.

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

Tracy requested Jeff sign the term sheet for Rockbridge Sewer Project. Sandy said they would do it first in General Business.

KAREN RAYMORE:

Karen Raymore from Hocking Hills Tourism Association gave an update on HHTA 3rd quarter. Karen stated Lodging Tax is up 16% from 2016. Karen announced Air Stream would be coming to Logan the end of April.

Karen requested the commissioners amend the HHTA by-laws to make the executive director ex-officio. Commissioner Ogle said they would do that Friday.

Beth Lanning asked when the Air Stream would be coming. Karen said April 25, 2018.

Karen also discussed the loophole in Lodging Sales Tax.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

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

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

Commissioner Ogle read a letter from EMA requesting permission to allow a volunteer from Ohio Christian University to help develop the makeover for County Resource Listing.

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve EMA request pending the signing of a volunteer waiver.

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

Commissioner Ogle read a letter from Joyce Shriner stating the Youth Center was booked on Election Day.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh for the Pet Orphanage to re-book.

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

PUBLIC ROAD PETITION:

Commissioner Ogle presented a public road petition for TR 466 and TR 467. Sandy stated the need to make sure those who signed the petition are landowners.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to have road viewing on February 13, 2018 at 10:30 AM.

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

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to hold hearing on February 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM.

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

Bill Kaeppner and Sue Morgan discussed the road petition.

EMA COUNTY-WIDE AGREEMENT:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve Village of Laurelville, Village of Murray City, Perry Township, Marion Township, and City of Logan.

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

ROAD LIMIT-GOOD HOPE TOWNSHIP:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to accept Good Hope Township letter.

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

TAX LEVY:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to accept Certificate of Estimated Revenue from Auditor Ken Wilson.

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

NEW FUND:

Commissioners	-	OWDA Rockbridge, Rockbridge Sewer $50,400.00

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

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

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Commissioner Ogle read an email from Tom Pyle, Chief of Police, to the Major Crimes Task Force Governing Board Members.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve hiring of Scott duff as Project FORT Director.

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

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to sign certification form for Sheriff’s Office.

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

The Commissioners discussed the mail machine and agreed Ben Fickel be placed on Friday’s agenda.

Sue Morgan asked about the Neopost contract.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to appoint Saundra Vornberger to Board of DD.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

William Kaeppner said the county website needs to be updated, discussed the easement for Brian Blair, and the HVST. Gary Waugh said the county already owns some of the property for the trial.

William Kaeppner said our mapping department is one of the best in the state.

Beth Lanning asked about the loophole in lodging sales tax.

Jeff Dickerson said the person who stated Board of Elections was owned by Roger Shaw is actually owned by the Hocking County.

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

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

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 30, 2018.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President