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Description |
Minutes of Meeting |
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Date |
5/7/2009 |
Location |
Commissioners
Session Room |
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Time |
Speaker |
Note |
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9:00:58 AM |
Call Meeting to
Order
Pledge of Allegiance
Opening Prayer
Roll Call Attendance-All present |
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9:02:11 AM |
Resolution
2009-387 Approve Minutes of May 4, 2009 |
Commissioner Short
made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion.
Motion carried 2-1. Commissioner Barnaby abstained. |
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9:02:47 AM |
Resolution
2009-388 Approve Agenda As Presented |
Commissioner Barnaby
made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:03:15 AM |
OLD BUSINESS:
· Resolution 2009-389 Approve Payment of Bills
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Commissioner Barnaby
made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:04:25 AM |
·Review
Auditor/Treasurer Tie-Out Report |
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9:06:39 AM |
·Review Reply from
Representative Bruce Goodwin regarding Solid Waste Fee Increases |
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9:07:27 AM |
·Review
Correspondence Regarding Ditch Obstruction
Resolution 2009-402 |
A prosecutors
opinion was received pursuant to Mr. John Trudell’s previous
request to have a ditch obstruction removed at the expense of
the County Ditch Maintenance Fund. This request is on property
privately owned. The Board’s concern is that if they remove
this obstruction it will set a precedent. Commissioner Genter
made the motion that the landowner be responsible for the
removal of the obstruction and Commissioner Barnaby seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously. He further noted that they
can order the county engineer to have this removed for him,
however it will be at the landowners expense. Commissioner
Short stated that he had a discussion with a township trustee
and they too have decided that it is the landowners
responsibility in cases like this. Commissioner Barnaby
seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:14:02 AM |
Discussion on
Probation Services Request for Car Equipment
Resolution
2009-403 |
Mr. Hall stated that
he had a conversation with Judge Barber yesterday regarding the
recent requests of the County Probation Department. He stated
that there are 2 requests being brought forth for
consideration. One of which being a repeater and the other
being an LED task light. The repeater is needed to increase the
range of the radio as the hand-helds do not work in some areas
of the county. The would also be installation costs associated
therewith that would come out of the probation services fund.
Commissioner Barnaby
made the motion to approve the request for a repeater and a task
light and for any of the used equipment from the wrecked charger
from the Sheriff’s Department and Commissioner Short seconded
the motion. Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:14:17 AM |
NEW BUSINESS:
· Resolution 2009-390 Transfer Appropriations
for BWC Premiums |
Commissioner Barnaby
made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:15:01 AM |
· Resolution
2009-391 Establish New Line Items & Appropriations In
WIA Fund 2710 |
Commissioner Barnaby
made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:15:47 AM |
· Resolution
2009-392 Approve Legal and Authorize Advertisement for
Road Salt/Ice Control for 2009-2010 Season |
Commissioner Barnaby
made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:16:33 AM |
· Resolution
2009-393 Increase Appropriations for County Treasurer
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Commissioner Genter
made the motion and Commissioner Barnaby seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:17:17 AM |
· Resolution
2009-394 Authorize Board President to Execute Grant
Agreement for Neighborhood Stabilization Program |
Commissioner Barnaby
made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:18:24 AM |
· Resolution
2009-395 Transfer Funds for Department of Job and Family
Services for Boarding Home Payroll Expenses |
Commissioner Short
made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:19:40 AM |
· Resolution
2009-396 Set Date for 2nd Public Hearing on CDBG Funds
and Authorize Advertisement |
The 2nd
public hearing on the Formula Grant will be held on May 26, 2009
at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Board Room. Commissioner
Barnaby made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the
motion. Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:20:14 AM |
· Resolution
2009-397 Award Bid for Bridge Replacement Project
RS11-2.2 |
The bid was awarded
to Heer Excavating, Inc. of Archbold, Ohio who submitted the
lowest and best bid at $160,930.30. This is below the
engineer’s estimate of $199,359.00. Commissioner Barnaby made
the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion. Motion
carried unanimously. |
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9:21:12 AM |
· Resolution
2009-398 Award Bid for FY08 CDBG Metamora Park Building
Project |
The bid was awarded
to the Delventhal Company of Millbury, Ohio who submitted the
lowest and best bid at $88,800.00. This is below the engineer’s
estimate of $117,000.00. Commissioner Genter made the motion
and Commissioner Short seconded the motion. Motion carried
unanimously. |
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9:22:00 AM |
· Resolution
2009-399 Enter Into Contract with ARCADIS for
Engineering Services |
The County
Prosecutor has requested that this resolution be put on hold for
approximately 45 minutes while the final changes are made. |
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9:22:12 AM |
· Resolution
2009-400 Approve Then and Now Purchase Orders
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Commissioner Genter
made the motion and Commissioner Barnaby seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:22:39 AM |
· Resolution
2009-401 Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests
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Commissioner Genter
made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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9:23:16 AM |
Recess |
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9:30:35 AM |
Mickey Volkman,
Veteran's Services Departmental Update |
Mickey Volkman,
Veteran’s Services Officer, and Ernie Gorey, Erv Yoder and Ed
Roth of the Fulton County Veteran’s Commission were present for
the update.
Ms. Volkman handed
the Commissioners a packet which first introduced that members
of the Fulton County Veteran’s Commission, and then staff
members of the Veteran’s Office. She explained that there are 6
part time/intermittent drivers on staff and listed them by
name.
She outlined that
the Veteran’s Services Commission is responsible for overseeing
the office activities; approving emergency financial relief for
county veterans who apply and meet the requirements for
assistance; and assist with veterans and their family members
with what is needed to do applications for the Department of
Veteran’s Affairs Benefits to which they be entitled.
She outlined that
the Veteran’s Service Office personnel is responsible for day to
day office operations; preparation of all forms for assistance
and Department of Veterans Affairs Benefits, including searching
for any and all evidence the veterans may be required to
provide; proper submission of claims and follow-up requirements
with the Department of Veterans Affairs and the veteran; Ohio
veterans home applications; grave marker applications; VA
medical applications and renewals; Transportation of veterans to
VA medical appointments; local nursing home information and
contacts; employment issues for local veterans and keeping up on
the legislative law changes for benefits.
She presented the
following charts for the Commissioners review:
Veteran’s Services Communications
Veteran’s Office Transports
New
Veteran’s Claim Work
She explained what
VA claim work does for the County. When Department of Veterans
Affairs Benefits are sought and awarded, it means federal tax
dollars are returned to the County and federal dollars are spent
in this county for the necessities of the veterans.
She stated that
everything they are able to get from the federal side saves the
county money when the veteran and his/her family do not need to
apply for local programs to meet their needs.
She presented chart
illustrating the amount of federal dollars that come into Fulton
County every year since 2005:
She stated that the
Veteran’s Service Office had an increase in Comp and Pension
monies returned to Fulton County of 23.22% for 2008, which is
the highest percentage of increase from 2007 to 2008 of any
county in the State of Ohio.
She presented a
chart illustrating the 2008 budget and stated that for every
Fulton County tax dollar spent by their office there are $14.00
returned.
She stated that Ohio
is the only state that has a veterans services office in every
county and that many veterans do not know where to go to receive
services once they discharged.
In conclusion, Ms.
Volkman stated that it is an honor and privilege to serve the
Veteran’s of Fulton County and that every Veteran’s Commissioner
and staff member understands the responsibilities that come with
that honor and privilege.
Commissioner Short
noted that he really appreciates their visibility throughout the
county and Commissioner Genter stated that he hears from
everyone how highly their office is thought of.
The Board thanked
them all for coming in. |
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10:00:29 AM |
Ken Caldwell, Job
and Family Services Director 1st Quarter Report |
Mr. Caldwell was
present to present the Board with the 1st Quarter
update:
He explained that
there is an increase in Medicaid and Food Stamps due to the
economy and unemployment rate, and for the same reason, there
has been a decrease of $150,000 in child support collections.
He presented a chart illustrating food stamp recipients monthly
averages:
He stated that
children services, child care, PRC/TANF expenditures are about
the same.
He stated the big
concern right now is that nobody knows what will happen with the
State budget. It was anticipated that there would be a $193
Million cut, on top of what was already cut in July of 2008, the
House has restored some of that however.
Commissioner Barnaby
asked how many extra food stamp cases they are getting per week
right now. Mr. Caldwell stated that they are getting about 65
new recipients a month, about 13/week. He said that he thought
that food stamp case would have leveled off by now, however, it
continues to increase substantially.
The Board thanked
Mr. Caldwell for his presentation. |
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10:11:22 AM |
Recess |
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10:14:14 AM |
· Resolution
2009-399 Enter Into Contract with ARCADIS for
Engineering Services |
Commissioner Barnaby
made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion.
Motion carried unanimously. |
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10:15:12 AM |
Adjourn |
Commissioner Genter
made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion. |
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Joseph D. Short
Dean Genter
Paul Barnaby |
Attest:
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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. |
