Description

Minutes of Meeting

Date

7/27/2009

Location

Commissioners Session Room

 

Time

Speaker

Note

9:00:30 AM

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Opening Prayer

Roll Call Attendance-All present

 

9:01:28 AM

Resolution 2009-678 Approve Minutes of July 23, 2009

Commissioner Short made the motion and Commissioner Barnaby seconded the motion. Commissioner Genter abstained as he was absent for the meeting. Motion carried 2-1.

9:02:11 AM

Resolution 2009-679 Approve Agenda As Presented

Commissioner Barnaby made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:02:53 AM

·Review Report of Inspection of Fulton County Landfill

Ziad Musallam, Sanitary Engineer was present for the discussion. He stated that the inspection showed signs of leachate outbreaks. He stated that he had reduced hauling to reduce funding and due to the dry weather. Commissioner Genter asked about the forced main, Mr. Musallam stated that it is still under review for the issuance of a permit. Commissioner Genter asked about the tile, Mr. Musallam stated that the tile is part of the forced main issue. Mr. Musallam stated that the levels of leachate are still below the mark.

9:05:28 AM

·Review Report of Inspection of Fulton County Transfer Station

An inspection of the Fulton County Transfer Station facility resulted in substantial compliance.

9:06:43 AM

NEW BUSINESS:

· Resolution 2009-680 Transfer Appropriations for Various Departments

Commissioner Barnaby made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:07:25 AM

· Resolution 2009-681 Award Bid for 2009 Water Based Pavement Markings

On July 20, 2009 the Commissioners held the bid opening for the 2009 Water Based Pavement Markings on behalf of the County Engineer.  The Engineers Estimate on this project was $26,000.  Five bids were received:

 

  • Interstate Road Management

      Oak Harbor, Ohio

            $23,000.00

  • A&A Safety, Inc.

            Amelia, Ohio

            $24,772.00

  • Mar-King Construction, Inc.

      Norwalk, Ohio

            $22,400.00

  • Oglesby Construction, Inc.

            Norwalk, Ohio

            $21,945.00

  • Zimmerman Paint

      Fremont, Ohio

      $22,950.00

 

The bids were referred to the County Engineers office for review and recommendation for award of bid.

 

After review and recommendation of the County Engineer, the bid was awarded to Oglesby Construction of Norwalk, Ohio in the amount of $21,945.00.  A contract will be offered.

 

Commissioner Short made the motion and Commissioner Barnaby seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:07:51 AM

· Resolution 2009-682 Authorize Board President to Execute Subordination Agreement

Commissioner Barnaby made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:09:06 AM

· Resolution 2009-683 Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests

Commissioner Short made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:09:33 AM

Recess

 

10:00:12 AM

2nd Public Hearing on CDBG Water and Sewer Program

Commissioner Short opened the hearing and turned it over to Ziad Musallam, Sanitary Engineer. Mr. Musallam explained that the first hearing on CDBG funding was held in March and this is the 2nd Hearing, which is project specific to the Northeast Fulton County Water System. The purpose is to present the project to the public and encourage public participation.

Mr. Musallam presented a map of the area affected by the Northeast Fulton County Water Project:

 

 

 

 

 

 





 


He stated the purpose of the improvement is to provide drinking water supply to the affected area as the existing drinking water supply contains trihalomethanes which is a disinfectant by-product that is harmful to humans.

The estimated cost for this part of the project is $1,648,400. The total amount being requested from CDBG funds is $600,000. Anticipated funding sources other than CDBG are the Water Supply Revolving Loan Fund; The American Reinvestment and Recovery Act; and the Ohio Public Works Commission.

Eligibility consists of 5 criteria:

1.The project area must consist of 51% LMI
2.The minimum project score must be at least 55 points
3.An environmental assessment must be completed
4.The current condition must propose a health hazard
5.Must obtain an permit from the OH EPA

He stated that this project meets all criteria:

1.An income survey resulted in the project area consisting of 52% LMI
2.The project score is 74 points
3.The environmental assessment is in progress and estimated to be completed by 8/31/2009
4.There have been Ohio EPA findings and orders for violation of primary drinking water standards
5.It is estimated that the Ohio EPA Permit will be issued by 7/31/2009

Commissioner Genter inquired of the next step. Mr. Musallam stated that after this 2nd hearing and upon the completion of the environmental assessment, the application will be submitted to the Ohio Department of Development. He further stated that before submittal, the permit must be issued.

10:10:20 AM

Hearing Closed

 

10:10:34 AM

Recess

 

11:09:36 AM

Conference Call-Randy Bornique, Ohio EPA re: Airport Wetland Mitigation

Commissioner Short inquired of the status of the Wetland Mitigation Packet that was sent to the OH EPA by Pete Carr of the Soil and Water Conservation District.  Mr. Bornique acknowledged receipt.  He stated that it will be reviewed and further information will be requested from SWCD.  He further stated that he has asked to have the permit drafted for the removal of the trees and stumps at the airport.  He stated that they are willing to accept the mitigation as submitted. The amount already paid will be used as credits and the rest will be physical ground.  Mr. Bornique further stated that the size of the property is larger than required for this project and the additional can be used as credits in the future.

 

Another update was scheduled for August 10th  at 10:30 a.m. 

11:17:09 AM

Adjourn

 

 

Approved:

 

 

Joseph D. Short

 

 

Dean Genter

 

 

Paul Barnaby

 

 

Attest:

 

 

Jennifer L. Connors, Clerk

 

A signed copy of the minutes or a recording of the meeting in it’s entirety can be obtained in the office of the Clerk of the Board at 152 S. Fulton St, Ste 270, Wauseon, Ohio  43567.