The Board of Hocking County Commissioners met in regular session this 27th day of December 2018 with the following members present: Jeff Dickerson and Sandra Ogle. Gary Waugh excused.

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

MINUTES: Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to approve December 26, 2018 minutes.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle under courthouse security with Mark Stout and Major Caleb Moritz at 9:32am.

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

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: With no action taken at 9:50am.

FUND TRANSFER:

Commissioners	-	MLST Transition Fund D84-02 $539,938.00 001 General Fund

Clerk of Courts	-	Certificate of Title D51-07 $50,000.00 001 County General Fund

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Coroner	-	$0.04 from A02F04 equipment to A02F02 salaries employees

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION:

Prosecutor	-	Prosecuting Attorney Law Enforcement Trust Fund Prosecution Attorney Law Enforcement Expense D55-01 92.85

Sheriff	-	Justice Assistant Grant JAG T83-07 $10,285.20

Commissioners	-	MLST Transition Fund Transfers MLST D84-02 $539,938.00

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to approve additional appropriation.

Commissioner Ogle asked the clerk why they needed to approve the additional appropriation for the MLST Fund.

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

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

Commissioners	-	$22.00 from A04B12 equipment to A04B16 cleaning supplies

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

HOCKING COUNTY ENGINEER:

Commissioner Ogle read a letter from Hocking County Engineer request the commissioners adopt a resolution authorizing the County Engineer to proceed by force account for the normal maintenance and repair of county roads and bridges as the engineer deems appropriate in compliance with Section 5543.19 of the Ohio Revised Code.

Motion by Jeff Dickerson. Commissioner Ogle read the resolution into the record. President Dickerson rescinded his previous motion.

Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle to adopt resolution.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

RECESS: 9:57am	RECONVENE: 10:00am

2019 GENERAL FUND BUDGET:

The commissioners discussed the 2019 General Fund Budget. The following department heads were present: Sharon Edwards, Sheriff Lanny North, Major Caleb Moritz, Diane Sargent, Judge John Wallace, Debbie Later, Prosecutor Ben Fickel, Audie Wykle, Ken Wilson, Joyce Shriner, Mark Stout, and Sandra Hunt.

Commissioner Ogle commented there have been some changes in the budget requests and stated she is willing to go over each department’s budget if they wish. The anticipated General Fund Carryover and Revenue balance is 10,226,158.00 with the anticipated 2019 expenses totaling $9,575,259.00. This leaves a carryover balance of $650,899.00. Commissioner Ogle said she is afraid the county will be in a fiscal watch if they do not have a carryover of $800,000.00.

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle with Ken Wilson under personnel compensation of a public employee at 10:21am.

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

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: With no action taken at 10:31am.

Commissioner Ogle read a note regarding the ruptured gas line on Popular Street.

2019 GENERAL FUND BUDGET:

The commissioners continued the review the 2019 General Fund Budget with each department head.

Sandra Hunt asked when the commissioners anticipated department heads would see the budget sheets.

President Dickerson made a motion to approve the 2019 budget contingent on the fact it will be revisited every quarter and to reevaluate in six months. Commissioner Ogle seconded.

Diane Sargent asked if they could see what’s in the budget before it’s approved.

The commissioners discussed the possibility of recessing the Commissioners Meeting until Friday.

Audie Wykle asked what changes were made to his budget.

President Dickerson rescinded his previous motion.

Prosecutor Fickel discussed his request for a county grant writer.

RECESS: 11:36am	RECONVENE: 1:00pm

BILLS: The following bills were presented for examination and approval:

Name	No.	Purpose	Amount
Logan Glass Window LLC	4183	Install windshield in cruiser – Sheriff	325.00
Hopewell Health Centers	4184	Recovery supports housing reinstatements phone gas cards and various vendors – Addiction Treatment Project	2176.34
Itech	4185	Monthly meter charges for copier – Probate	22.00
Columbus Time Recorder	4186	Maintenance service on time stamps – Probate	90.85
Galls, LLC	4187	Uniforms and equipment – Sheriff	5368.39
Various Vendors	4188	Public Defender – Commissioners	6931.60
Hocking County Recorder	4189	Release of tax liens for TaxEase Ohio LLC – Treasurer	416.00
ComDoc	4190	Monthly maintenance on copier – Treasurer	31.88
Hocking County Recorder	4191	Recording of tax liens – Treasurer	1092.00
Office City	4192	Supplies – Municipal	28.00
Thomson Renters West Payment Center	4193	Books and online research service	2798.40
Matthew Bender and Co.	4194	Books	153.43
Hopewell Health Centers	4195	Wellness group supplies – Wellness in Recovery Municipal	102.44
Hopewell Health Centers	4196	Treatment costs for ATP eligible clients – Addiction Treatment Project	6101.27
Hocking County Municipal Court	4197	Drug screen reimbursement to the court for ATP clients – Addiction Treatment Project	7874.00

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to approve bills.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

MINUTES: Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to correct December 18, 2018 minutes to show Marion Township Load Limit effective January 1, 2019 – April 30, 2019.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to approve December 20, 2018 minutes.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION:

Clerk of Courts	-	Certificate of Title Transfers D51-07 $50,000.00

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

Commissioner Ogle asked if they had already approved this. Clerk said no.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

CESALIE GUSTAFSON:

EMA Director Cesalie Gustafson gave an update on the gas line break.

RECESS: 1:34pm	RECONVENE: 1:41pm

RECESS: 1:54pm	RECONVENE: 2:01pm

EXECUTIVE SESSION: Motion by Jeff Dickerson and seconded by Sandra Ogle under courthouse security with Sheriff Lanny North and Major Caleb Moritz at 2:09pm.

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

EXIT EXECUTIVE SESSION: No action taken at 2:55pm.

2019 BUDGET:

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to approve 2019 General Fund Budget.

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

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to approve 2019 worksheet for special funds.

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

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to approve 2019 outside General Fund Revenue.

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

ADDITIONAL APPROPRIATION:

Prosecutor	-	Prosecuting Attorney Law Enforcement Trust Fund Expense D55-01 $4.06

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

APPROPRIATION TRANSFER:

EMA	-	W91-06 $25.00 Medicare W91-05

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

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, yea.

RECESS: At 3:00pm	RECONVENE: 3:31pm

2019 BUDGET:

The commissioners and Auditor Ken Wilson continued their discussion on the 2019 General Fund Budget.

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to sign 2019 Appropriation Worksheet.

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

RECESS: December 27, 2018 at 3:54pm	RECONVENE: December 28, 2018 at 1:00pm

KEN WILSON:

Auditor Ken Wilson presented the 2019 General Fund Budget totaling $9,541,254.08

Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson to approve 2019 County General Fund Budget $9,541,254.08.

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

Commissioner Ogle commented she will not approve any requests for money in 2019 because the county does not have it.

ADJOURNMENT Motion by Sandra Ogle and seconded by Jeff Dickerson.

Vote: Ogle, yea, Dickerson, 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 December 27, 2018.
Rose Marshall, Clerk	Jeff Dickerson, President