The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 12th day of June 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 Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

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

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

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

STANTEC:

Tracy Shoults and Gary Silcott of Stantec Consulting discussed the bid opening for Carbon Hill and Murray City Sanitary Sewer projects, application for USDOT’s BUILD grant program (no match required), and the ARC application.

Gary discussed the possibility of the commissioners, along with the city, applying for the build grant for the Hocking Valley Scenic Trail. The grant is up to 25 million with no match required. It is a reimbursement grant with the county being the applicant. Tracy discussed the possibility of financing the 15 million dollar project through ODOT. Tracy said the reimbursement from USDOT flows through the project, they don’t give you 15 million in one chunk. Because Hocking is considered a rural area, no match is required.

Commissioner Ogle asked when the money from sewer projects would roll over. Gary said after they bid out projects.

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Gary Waugh to consult with city and permission to apply for grant. Commissioner Ogle stated they are not agreeing to it but they are agreeing to have Stantec proceed with it.

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

Beth Lanning asked questions regarding funding for the project.

Gary stated the capital budget request was approved and they are just waiting on word from ODNR. He also requested permission to proceed with the Union Furnace Sanitary Sewer project.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to move forward with Union Furnace Sanitary Sewer Project.

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

Commissioner Ogle discussed a letter received from the Engineer regarding paving. Gary said he would be in contact with the engineer on the project.

CHARLA FRAVEL:

Charla Fravel of HAPCAP presented a subordination agreement for Susan Simmons to subordinate to any all rights or claims, causes, of action, and/or expenses, that Fairfield National Bank may have arising out of a mortgage.

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

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

JODY WALKER:

Jody Walker discussed the possibility of putting the Children’s Service levy on the 2018 November General Election ballot.

President Dickerson stated we are taking a hit by the state and the county is responsible for the care of the children.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to proceed with paperwork.

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

WASHBOARD FESTIVAL:

Commissioner Ogle stated they have proof of insurance for them to use to the courthouse parking lot on Saturday, June 16, 2018.

HOCKING VALLEY CONCRETE:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve Hocking Valley Concrete’s request to apply salt brine at 35255 Hocking Drive and 36019 Hocking Drive.

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

LOGAN TOWN CENTER:

Commissioner Ogle read an email from Logan Town Center stating all purchase contracts for the Logan Theater have been signed by all parties.

SEWER TRUCK:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve cylinder replacement in the amount of $175.00

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

CERTIFICATION OF ESTIMATED TAX REVENUE:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve and accept Estimated Property Tax Revenue for the Scenic Hills Senior Center.

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

FUND TRANSFER:

Common Pleas	-	PSI Writer TT72-01 $1500.00 TT72-03

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

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

NEW FUND:

BOE	-	Remote ballot of marking systems $16,000.00

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

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

CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE:

BOE	-	Remote ballot marking systems remote ballot marking systems contract services $16,000.00

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle.

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

AREA 20 BOARD APPOINTMENT:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to appoint Jessica Stroh to Area 20 Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Board.

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

PROCUREMENT CARD:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve a procurement card for Mark Stout.

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

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Sue Morgan expressed her concerns on the remote ballot marking systems. She stated she was surprised that HAPCAP was giving to someone twice. Commissioner Ogle said it was two different things.

Beth Lanning suggested the signs for the JFS levy be changed. She said they are confusing to people who do not understand. Commissioner Waugh agreed that it was confusing and some people don’t know what it means.

President Dickerson thanked the community for their support during the burial of his father.

RECESS: 10:26 AM	RECONVENE: 11:00 AM

ELICK ROAD VIEWING:

Attending the viewing of Elick Road was as follows: Commissioner Dickerson, Commissioner Ogle, Commissioner Waugh, Commissioners Clerk Rose Marshall, Hocking County Engineer Bill Shaw, Falls Township Trustee Chuck Hopkins, and Landowner Butch Myers.

RECESS: At 11:02 AM	RECONVENE: At 11:29 AM

FOR THE RECORD:

President Dickerson was excused at 11:30 AM.

RECESS: Until 11:35	RECONVENE: 11:37 AM

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh with Sonja Miller under personnel compensation of a public employee at 11:37 AM.

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

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: With no action taken.

ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh.

Vote: Ogle, 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 June 12, 2018.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President