The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 23rd day of October 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 Jeff Dickerson to approve.

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

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

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

LARRY DICKEN AND JESSICA DICKEN:

Hocking County Resident Larry Dicken discussed Westley Park being renamed East Park. He commented the family has requested that all donations stop and that the funds be directed to the courthouse until HAPCAP is ready.

Prosecutor Ben Fickel asked whom are the ones asking for donations. Jessica Dicken said they did not wish to reveal those names. She also commented the family is willing to pull Westley’s name from the grant because of the situation they are in.

President Dickerson asked if they have received any grant money yet. Jessica said no.

Prosecutor Fickel commented the commissioners are not authorized to take money from non-county agencies; however, it could be done with an agreement. Kathy Sheplar asked who set the account up with the chamber.

Prosecutor Fickel suggested the commissioners along with Glen Crippen address the grant side.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

President Dickerson commented the health insurance discussion was canceled due to the fact the insurance company was not available.

LAKEMOOR SEWER:

Commissioner Waugh read a letter from Prosecutor Ben Fickel discussing the addition to Lakemoor Sewage Treatment Facilities. Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to allow addition to sewer system upon the condition that Jane Anne speak with the commissioners.

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

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to have Tim draw up what is necessary. President Dickerson thanked the prosecutor and Mr. Mike Nihiser.

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

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Motion Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to purchase three nameplates in the amount of $90.00.

President Dickerson said he would personally pay for the nameplates.

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to rescind motion.

ENGINEER:

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Gary Waugh to approve application for ariel construction project #2416724 Salt Creek Township.

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

Commissioner Waugh read an application for approval of underground construction on Hocking County right-of-way to place bore under CR 272 for approx. 25’ from pedestal 1020-27A to customer’s property at 300400 Ilesboro Rd.

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

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

STANTEC:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to approve the Professional Services Agreement with Stantec for the Hocking Valley Scenic Trail.

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

EAST PARK:

Commissioner Waugh read the bid recommendation for East Park. The commissioner tabled the document.

FUND TRANSFER:

Commissioners	-	MLST Transition Fund D84-02 $270,000.00 County General Fund

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

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

CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE:

Commissioners	-	County General Fund Transfers A15A15 $270,000.00

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

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

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Commissioners	-	$270,000.00 from A15A15 Transfers to A14A06 Group Hospitalization

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

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

FUND TRANSFER:

Juvenile	-	Felony Delinquent MM23-24 $10,000.00 001 County General

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

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

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Commissioners	-	$0.06 from CO204-01 Interest to CO204-02 Principal

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

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

Sheriff	-	$12,000.00 from SS50-01 Salaries to SS50-07 Transfers

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

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

FUND TRANSFER:

Sheriff	-	SRO SS50-07 $12,000.00 General Fund

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

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

ENGINEER:

Commissioner Waugh attempted to read an application for ariel construction. President Dickerson suggested to send it back and request that it be printed clearly or typed.

Commissioner Waugh read an application for approval of underground construction on Hocking County right-of-way. Frontier Project 2416735 WO590168.

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

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

SDC:

Commissioner Waugh read and SDC Renewal Agreement for Hocking County. The document was tabled.

FOR THE RECORD:

Commissioner Ogle commented Mr. Taulbee stopped by and says the county owes him a free sewer tap.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Kyle Walker asked when the insurance would be placed on the agenda again. He commented he has employees who have to choose between their spouses insurance and the county’s. He said he understands that the commissioners want the insurance company to be present but thinks they are just kicking the can down the road. Judge Moses asked what is taking so long with the insurance company. President Dickerson said they want to give them accurate information. Judge Moses said it directly impacts his employees not the commissioners.

President Dickerson said they would try to get the insurance company in on November 6 or 8.

RECESS: At 10:41am	RECONVENE: 11:01am

2019 GENERAL FUND BUDGET REVIEW:

Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to renew the 2019 Dental Plan.

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

Commissioner Ogle commented she is going to be meeting with each department head to discuss their budget. She said she will not sign the budget until the appropriations match the revenue received.

Commissioner Ogle said they have talked to the insurance company and told them they want options. President Dickerson said they will have an insurance meeting the first week of November. President Dickerson said they will have an answer on insurance no later than November 8, 2018.

Auditor Ken Wilson gave an update on the 3rd Quarter General Fund.

MIKE NIHISER:

Commissioner Ogle gave Mr. Nihiser the prosecutor’s response to his request. She said it could be done with certain conditions.

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

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