| Description | MONDAY, MAY 2, 2005 SESSION | ||
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| Date | 5/2/2005 | Location | Commissioners |
| Time | Speaker | Note | |
| 9:00:06 AM | Call Meeting To Order Pledge of Allegiance Opening Prayer Roll Call Attendance - All Present Approve Minutes of April 28, 2005 |
Commissioner Barnaby made motion to approve Seconded by Commissioner Graf. Motion carried unanimously | |
| 9:01:51 AM | OLD BUSINESS Weekly Dog Warden Report Week of April 24, 2005 to April 30, 2005 |
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| 9:02:09 AM | Review Correspondence from Fulton County Prosecutor regarding Telephone System and Request for Prior Remodeling Plans for Office Space |
Mr. Hall reminded the Board that they had briefly touched on the phone system request with the IT Dept. on Thursday. The department did not think that they would want the system as it is outdated. Mr. Hall also said that the remodeling plans would be made available for the Prosecutor to review but added that there has not been monies budgeted. | |
| 9:03:44 AM | NEW BUSINESS Review Resolution for Mileage Reimbursement from Fulton County Veterans Service Office |
Mr. Hall said that according to the statute, this board does have the ability to do this. | |
| 9:05:04 AM | Review Letter of Resignation from Kitchen Aide for Fulton County Senior Center Resolution 2005-246 to accept with regret the resignation of Bella Zuniga |
Commissioner Graf made motion to approve Seconded by Commissioner Genter. Motion carried unanimously | |
| 9:05:49 AM | Review Invitation to Western Lake Erie Basin Convening Meeting | The consenus of the Board was that Ziad Musallam attend this meeting on their behalf. Commissioner Barnaby said that he would attend as well. | |
| 9:07:05 AM | Resolutions: Resolution 2005-242 Enter into Purchase Agreement 2005-60 with Parthemer Communications Sheriff's Phone System |
Commissioner Genter made motion to approve. Commissioner Graf asked if the Sheriff had worked with the IT Dept. on this purchase. Mr. Hall said that he had not but rather he had worked with Bob Hartman. Commissioner Genter asked if it would be compatible with the current county system. Mr. Hall said that it would not but could work with the 3-digit dialing. Seconded by Commissioner Graf. Motion carried unanimously | |
| 9:11:03 AM | Resolution 2005-243 Transfer Monies for Supplies by Departments |
Commissioner Barnaby made motion to approve Seconded by Commissioner Genter. Motion carried unanimously | |
| 9:12:23 AM | Resolution 2005-244 Award Bid for 2005 Micro-Surfacing Project |
Commissioner Barnaby made motion to approve Seconded by Commissioner Genter. Motion carried unanimously | |
| 9:13:10 AM | Resolution 2005-245 Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests |
Commissioner Genter made motion to approve Seconded by Commissioner Graf. Motion carried unanimously | |
| 9:14:13 AM | Recess until the 9:30 appointment | ||
| 9:29:15 AM | Sandy Griggs, Fulton County Senior Center Director - Department Update |
Housekeeping Number of vendors currently adequate SFMNP -training and updates on Thursday, May 5 $4.00 each coupon instead of $5.00 contract will probably be picked up that day Transportation new wagon received and in service no trade-in; will evaluate in the fall if it has been used enough to justify keeping it, or if not, it will be traded in with the new purchase, or sold at the auction Escorts lost two dialysis patients, currently only transporting three volunteer driver, Harold McKillip of Delta, being recognized by Medical Mutual at the Pinnacle on Thursday, May 5, 2005 Meal Program major freezer melt down - required Sunday evening service call from Kern's high $$$$'s!!!!; lost all ice cream, some chicken visit by Dr. Rebecca Liebes, Director of Nutrition at the Area Office on Aging, and her assistant, Autumn Richards, on Wednesday, April 27; independent meal program received compliments from her and complimented the staff on the efficient and excellent operation of the program; donated some menu plans, recipes and theme activities to us that are usually sold - contracted with them for SFMNP so could justify the donation! (after update, Commissioner Pal Barnaby said it had a $400.00 value) Activities Wauseon - computer classes have started; three part Alzheimer's Series have begun; served 184 persons for income tax service from AARP (included out of county residents and MRDD clients because if we didn't we would endanger losing service being held in our county, and it is a requirement from AARP) - we basically "house" the service only, down in number served because we only had three preparers; stayed until 6:00 p.m. most nights they were here Archbold/Fayette - need replacement for kitchen aide; will include notice in paychecks on Friday and allow it to be filled from within if qualified candidate applies DeltalSwanton - staffed and operating fine at the present time Technology new computers in place and being used; old ones being transitioned into the lab; lab computers will go to auction new data base program being used by everyone - new SAMS (Social Assistance Management System) received training from Doug Nafziger when he installed the new software for purchase orders; waiting for vouchers and payroll to go on Staffing replace Archbold/Fayette kitchen aide subs - current roster sufficient for now when aide position filled; will still not be enough when summer vacation season arrives Information and Referral Medicare Prescription drug program proceeding; enrollment November 15, 2005 thru May 15, 2006; Jan Roloff "trained" and being retrained also if case load gets unmanageable for Karen OSHIIP Training (Ohio Senior Health Insurance Information Program) - funded by Medicare and the Ohio Department of Insurance - training for both Karen and Jan Advisory Board decision has not yet been made about the entrance project; not enough people present at the last meeting; will be discussed on May 9 still have an opening in the eastern end of the county - searching for someone to serve; contacted Frank Onweller for suggestions | |
| 9:46:00 AM | Dean Beck, Fulton County Health Center Administrator - Update on Building Projects at FCHC |
Dale Nafziger and Sandy Barber from the Hospital Board were present for the discussion. Mr. Beck said the hospital board wanted to give the commissioners an update on what they were doing. 55,000 square feet on the south side of the hospital, expanding the emergency room, basement and 2nd floor. 4 trauma rooms, an orthopedic room, a ob-gyn room, 4 treatment rooms, x-ray rooms are all part of the planned expansion. Looking 5 years down the road, the board has realized how many patients are sent to Toledo for heart catherizations and surgeries. This is something that will be considered in the 2nd floor expansion. Technology is changing and they are keeping an eye on that but still planning on the catherization room. Records and storage will all be part of the storage on the ground level. Mr. Beck said that the project is estimated at $19 million and they are in touch with their bond company and local banks. He added that the two properties to the south have been purchased and one of the residences has already been demolished. This will be the area where the new entrance and parking lots will be located. Room for 4 ambulances and 2 helicopter pads are planned as well. Commissioner Barnaby asked if part of the consideration of the hospital board would be dialysis. Mr. Beck responded, yes, but not part of this project. He said that frankly there is just not enough interest or need to justify the cost. That does not mean that it will not be done sometime in the future - they are still interested. It would take approximately $2 million just to operate it. A transportation system is being looked at since the parking lots will be some distance from the front entrance of the hospital. Mr. Beck added that those front entrances will be utilized once again for the emergency room while this expansion is taking place. While not being ideal, it has been done in the past and can be done again. Commissioner Genter asked about trauma patients - what kinds are they anticipating on handling. Mr. Beck said that the head trauma cases will not be handled but instead still be sent on to Toledo due to the nature of those injuries. Mr. Beck informed the Commissioners there would be several big lights that are coming down and if they would have a need for them, let him know. Commissioner Graf said that possibly the fair board could use them at the fairgrounds. Mr. Beck said there will be 4 lights available. Ms. Barber commented that we are very fortunate in this county with the hospital that we have and also in the administration that the hospital has. She said that healthcare is expensive and that extensive research is done by the hospital board in the decision of what will be made available and what is looked at in terms of need. Mr. Nafziger added his commented that this hospital board takes their job seriously and do a great job. He also commended the Administrator on the job that he does. Commissioner Graf complimented Mr. Beck on the quarterly publication the hospital puts out. Commissioner Genter added his compliments on the staff and related his experiences with his mother being there as being very positive. | |
| 10:18:43 AM | Lisa Arend, Fulton County Economic Development Assistant Director - Discuss Dover Township Community Reinvestment Area |
Ms. Arend said that Dover Twp. would like to make application for a Community Reinvestment Area in order to make the area more attractive for industry and commercial growth. Ms. Arend is present to seek approval to submit the application. Joe Borton, Dover Township trustee was present for this discussion. Commissioner Graf asked Mr. Borton what his feeling was on the zoning issue that is on the ballot tomorrow. Mr. Borton replied that he believes it will be close again. Commissioner Graf said that before this CRA would be approved zoning would be imperative. Ms. Arend said that the importance of this is due to a lot of interest in the airport area right now. She said it would take about 30 days to get this back. Ms. Arend said that she could bring it back before the Commissioners on Thursday once they know which way the zoning vote goes. Commisioner Graf asked for clarification of sending this application in before the zoning is in place. He thinks that by sending in the application it is saying that they agree to creating a CRA and without zoning he would not be in favor of that. Commissioner Genter agreed he would like to wait until Thursday to take action for two reasons - the zoning vote and he would like to see the resolution. Ms. Arend said that she will come back before the Commissioners one week from this Thursday - May 12. Mr. Borton asked what the Commissioners' concern is with whether the zoning is approved or not. Commissioner Graf said that once zoning is in place, then growth of any kind can be directed to a certain area. He added that you want commercial growth in the area that is best for the township and county and not necessarily where industry wants it. | |
| 10:39:02 AM | Jan Burkhard and Brad Wente, RS&H - Continued Airport Discussion |
Mr. Burkhard introduced Mr. Wente to the board. Mr. wente presented his business card and gave a brief overview of his business and what it can do. His office is in Maumee. Mr. Burkhard said that Mr. Wente really needs to know what the Commissioners are looking for. Commissioner Genter explained that the Commissioners want an engineer that will come out and that works for us and that has the best interest of the county first and foremost. Mr. Wente said that by trade he is a cival engineer and has moved to this area from Chicago. His business has done work for the Lucas County Port Authority. Mr. Wente said that he has been informed that there is a taxiway rehabilitation project that needs to be designed. Commissioner Genter explained the situation with the monies that have been designated for this cause. Mr. Wente said that the selection of engineers for airports that use federal dollars for projects is very detailed. He explained that process and how his firm would handle a consulting agreement and what services that would entail. He added the cost would be based on each defined scope of service they would provide - not just an "x" amount of dollars every year. Commissioner Graf asked if Mr. Wente had seen our ALP. Mr. Wente said that he had not but he would be able to use that if it was still relevant with the FAA - they wouldn't have to start over from scratch. He said that he would get with FAA and get the plans to use that as a good jumping off point. Commissioner Graf asked Mr. Wente if he had a good relationship with Jason Watts. Mr. Wente said that he did and has worked numerous times with him in the past. He added that Mr. Burkhard could check his references and credentials with Mr. Watts. Mr. Wente said he had spoke with Mr. Burkhard prior to this meeting regarding design costs. He said he would like the opportunity to do a "gut check" with what is already in place and what he determines to still be needed. Commissioner Graf asked if Mr. Wente has any experience with assisting the Commissioners with through-the-fence operations. Mr. Wente said that his firm has individuals on board that could handle that depending on what the description of the operation would be. He expressed his caution in using federal dollars on a taxiway that would be basically used by a private indidual. Commissioner Graf asked if they were to decide today, and everything was good to go how long would it take to get Mr. Wente on board. Mr. Wente said he could email to Mr. Burkhard today a draft master agreement that he would use. More importantly he said that a letter would be needed that a selection naming them as consultant for the FAA. Commissioner Barnaby asked how soon he could get a proposal in for this taxiway project. He said that he could probably get that in next week. He stressed that ODOT would not pay for design plans. The Commissioners said they understood that. Mr. Burkhard stressed that the Commissioners did not like surprises. Commissioner Graf said the next step would be for the airport board to make their recommendation to the Commissioners to contract for services with RS&H. | |
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| 11:09:19 AM | Steve Brown, Regional Planning Director - County Zoning Update and Issues |
Mr. Brown mentioned that the Planning Commission met last week and has approved the amendment to the zoning - a hearing will be scheduled. The Seibel re-zoning issue has been put on hold for the time being due to some concerns of the York Twp. trustees. Commissioner Graf asked who would address those concerns. Mr. Brown said that Bill Armbruster would. Commissioner Genter said that there were concerns over the regs on the different types of zoning and were they being enforced. Mr. Brown related a lot of those concerns back to the Bailey Oxides plant and problems that have occurred there. He added that he was not made award of these problems until that night. Commissioner Graf asked if the county zoning inpsector should be monitoring this. Commissioner Genter said that was an issue of concern mentioned. Mr. Brown updated the Commissioners on different issues his department is in the process of looking at right now. Enforcement of the M3 regs out in the State Route 109 area is a major issue. Commissioner Graf asked if the legislation regarding the 20 acre lot splits had passed. Mr. Brown said that as of April 5th it had passed and the governor has signed the bill. Commissioner Graf stressed the importance of enforcing the regulations once the zoning regs have been approved for an area. | |
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| 11:27:46 AM | Meeting Adjourned | ||
| 11:27:59 AM | ___________________________ Jack Graf ___________________________ Dean Genter ___________________________ Paul Barnaby ATTEST: |
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| 11:28:40 AM | Signed Copies of the minutes, or an audio recording of the meeting, in its entirety, are available for review in the Office of the Clerk of the Board, 152 S. Fulton St., Suite 270; Wauseon, Ohio 43567-3309 | ||
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