The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 24th day April 2018 with the following members present: Jeff Dickerson, Sandra Ogle and Gary Waugh.

MEETING: The meeting was called to order by President Dickerson.

MINUTES: Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to approve.

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

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

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

ROAD VIEWING:

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to reschedule road viewing and road hearing with date to be determined for Alley, TR 466 and Alley, TR 467 scheduled for April 24, 2018 at 10:30 AM.

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

Commissioner Ogle said it was rescheduled due to weather conditions.

RECESS: At 9:31 AM	RECONVENE: At 9:40 AM

SCOTT BROOKER:

Scott Brooker, Hocking County EMS Chief, requested approval to purchase the Good Care Building located at 450 St. Rt. 664 N in the amount of $372,500.00. It will be used for administration offices, education and training, and storage for files and will store the MCI trailer and reserve back-up ambulance.

President Dickerson commented this is EMS money only, and there are no additional funds from the county.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve the request for purchase of the Good Care Building.

Commissioner Ogle asked how much carry-over EMS has left. Scott this would not effect that status in the future.

Beth Lanning asked about billing for out-of-county residents.

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

Sue Morgan asked if the funding being used is coming from the ballot. Scott said some if it comes from billing.

BEN FICKEL:

Hocking County Prosecutor Ben Fickel presented a proposal for a new security system in his office. The estimated cost for new doors and windows is $15,000.00 and the estimated cost for the security system is $3475.00.

Commissioner Ogle asked if they would have a buzzer system to let someone in. Ben said it would probably be a buzzer system and keycards for anyone who frequently visits the office. Ben said they are not denying access it is just a filter.

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

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

Sue Morgan asked questions regarding the security system and how they would screen the public.

Beth Lanning said the system would protect victims that come in.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh with Ben Fickel under pending litigation at 9:57 AM.

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

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: With no action taken at 10:26 AM.

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Commissioner	-	$250.00 from A01A11D other expense to A01A10 professional services

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

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

CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE:

Engineer	-	Auto Gas New Equipment K02-13 $61,249.17

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

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

ROAD REPAIR AGREEMENT:

Commissioner Ogle presented a road repair agreement from the Hocking County Engineers Office. She stated it was not notarized by the trustees and asked the clerk to contact the Engineers Office for clarification on why it was not competed correctly.

SEWER TAP CONNECTION APPLICATION:

Commissioner Ogle presented a sewer tap connection application for Mr. William Hoag. Sandy said there was not enough information on the application and asked the clerk to contact Mr. Hoag.

TREASURER:

Commissioner Ogle said they received the Treasurer’s agreement for a new printer/copier/folding machine back from the Prosecutor.

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

Commissioner Ogle said she’ll need to contact Green Electric to install the 20 AMP receptacle.

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

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to approve installation of 20 AMP.

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

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded Gary Waugh to rescind.

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

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve lease for machine.

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

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve installation of 20 AMP receptacle for the machine.

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

DISCUSSION:

Commissioner Ogle discussed delinquent sewer bills on real estate taxes.

Commissioner Ogle asked the clerk to schedule the applicants (for part-time sewer and utility) for Thursday’s meeting.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Jim Kalklosch asked if Sandy would check the totals on the transfer from the Engineer’s Office.

Beth Lanning asked if the Prosecutor’s security system would come out of the General Fund. Sandy said it would come out of Capital Improvement.

ADJOURNMENT Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea, Waugh, 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 April 24, 2018.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President