The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 30th day of October 2018 with the following members present: Sandra Ogle and Gary Waugh. Jeff Dickerson excused.

MEETING: The meeting was called to order by Vice President Sandra Ogle.

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea.

AGENDA: Commissioner Ogle added Lou Henniger and Westley’s Wish to the agenda. Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea.

GLEN CRIPPEN:

Glen Crippen of Hocking Athens Perry Community Action stated their organization administers the Community Block Development Grant (CDBG). He stated there have been questions and concerns with the construction of the playground project through CDBG. The county is funding a large portion of the project it but it is also being funded by private entities.

Attorney Lou Henniger, representative of Damon Kuhn and Andrew McGhee, asked if the grant was federal funds. Mr. Crippen said yes.

Mr. Dicken said everything they have that’s public record he would like a copy of it.

Theresa McKinley asked if they had a copy of all the families that had donated. Mr. Crippen said no he only has a list of the commitments made to the county when they applied for the grant. She asked who would have a list of the donations made. Commissioner Ogle said that did not come through the county so they do not have access to it. Mr. Henniger said the answer is the Chamber of Commerce but he does not know if it’s public record.

Jessica Dicken commented Westley’s Wish is not obligated to give their original pledge of $1500.00 to the park since the name is being changed.

Mr. Monte Bainter commented the park is a fantastic idea for all students. He said once the park is built they will reach out to the family and ask them what the name should be. He said whatever the families wish is for that park, he would support.

Mrs. Bosh spoke on behalf of the Chamber of Commerce; their involvement is to provide foundation accounts.

Nate Simons commented the grant has no bearing on what the park will be named. Ms. McKinley said that is what clarification was needed.

Mr. Bainter said he is prepared to go to the board and make the official name, whatever the family wishes to do.

LOU HENNIGER:

Attorney Lou Henniger, on behalf of Damon Kuhn and Andrew McGhee, read a letter discussing the alleged allegations against the two. He requested Mr. Larry Dicken and Ms. Jessica Dicken formally apologize to Damon Kuhn and Andrew McGhee for their wrongful allegations. He stated no one has pocketed money it is all accounted for through the Chamber of Commerce.

Jessica Dicken commented she does not feel she owes anyone an apologize. She commented she left a rotary meeting in tears after being bombarded by Mr. Kuhn and Mr. McGhee.

GLEN CRIPPEN:

Mr. Crippen informed the commissioners they have advertised for the Hocking County 2019 CHIP Program.

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Lodging Tax	-	$500.00 from C03-06 Other Expense to C03-05 Travel

Comm.	-	$2500.00 form P38-06 Contract Services to P38-02 Supplies

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea.

CERTIFICATION OF ADDITIONAL REVENUE:

Common Pleas	-	PSI Writer Grant Salaries TT72-01 $5000.00

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea.

TERM SHEET:

Commissioner Ogle read a term sheet agreement for the Murray City Collection System project. Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea.

EMAIL:

Commissioner Ogle read an email discussing broadband challenges in the community and stated a meeting will be held on November 14. The commissioners suggested the email be forwarded to Ken Wilson.

PROCLAMATION:

Commissioner Waugh read a Proclamation for Dude Be Kind Week, November 11 – 17, 2018. Motion by Gary Waugh and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Waugh, yea.

GENERAL BUSINESS:

Commissioner Ogle commented they have the Bid Documents for the Parks and Recreation Facility Improvements grant. She said they would wait to approve them because they are not sure whom they are from.

Commissioner Ogle discussed a Deed of Easement that gives Ms. Taulbee the right to a free tap on said sewer line being placed upon the property. This includes any successors of the property. Commissioner Ogle said the prosecutor could look it over.

PUBLIC COMMENT:

Grace Warner, Logan Daily News, asked a question regarding the Dude Be Kind Week.

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

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