Description

Minutes of Meeting

Date

9/14/2009

Location

Commissioners Session Room

 

Time

Speaker

Note

9:01:46 AM

Call Meeting to Order

Pledge of Allegiance

Opening Prayer

Roll Call Attendance - All present

 

9:04:04 AM

Resolution 2009-817 Approve Minutes of September 3, 2009

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

9:04:53 AM

Resolution 2009-818 Approve Agenda As Presented or Amended

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

9:05:57 AM

OLD BUSINESS:
· Review Amended Certificate

 

9:06:38 AM

·Review Auditor/Treasurer Tie-Out Report

 

9:08:45 AM

·Ziad Musallam, Sanitary Engineer To Discuss Correspondence from OH EPA Regarding Capability Assurance Plan

Mr. Musallam explained that the letter is pursuant to the Capability Assurance Plan (CAP) that was submitted back in May as part of the loan/grant approval process.  The EPA has now reviewed and approved the CAP.  Commissioner Short inquired of any additional funding opportunities for the project.  Mr. Musallam stated that he had not seen any changes as of yet, however the House and Senate are back in session this week and hope to hear something soon.

 

Commissioner Short asked about the forced main issue at the Landfill. Mr. Musallam stated that the contract has been approved by the Prosecutor and has been sent to Armstrong for signatures.  He said that the EPA has not sent approval, however he has asked for a conditional approval so they can begin work on the site.  This will keep the leachate levels down.

9:08:53 AM

·Review Certificate of Non-Compliance

 

9:12:06 AM

NEW BUSINESS:

· Discuss Fence Repairs at Eastern District Court

Mr. Dealton Boyers, Maintenance Supervisor, was present for the discussion.  There is a dilapidated fence on the west side of EDC that needs attention.  He stated the fence needs to be lowered about 7 inches to reduce wind damage.  There are steel posts that can be anchored to a concrete wall.  New panels can be stained.   Commissioner Short asked how old the fence is.  Mr. Boyers stated 22 years, the wood is all cedar.  The Boards are good, just the metal is rusting and falling apart.  On each side of an 8-foot section stop sign posts can be legged up tight against the concrete.  Commissioner Short asked if this will take care of the problem.  Mr. Boyers stated that it would and that vinyl will not even last 22 years.  Commissioner Genter suggested putting a “T” every 4 foot.  The catch basin needs taken care of also.

9:23:48 AM

NEW BUSINESS:
· Resolution 2009-819 Lower and Close Purchase Order and Contract; Increase and Transfer Funds and Appropriations for Various Departments

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

9:24:48 AM

· Resolution 2009-820 Transfer Funds for Department of Job and Family Services for TANF RMS

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

9:25:20 AM

· Resolution 2009-821 Approve Change Order No. 1 from Midwest Contracting, Inc. for Wauseon Maple Street Sidewalk Project

A change order in the amount of $5,800.00 was approved to install 6” concrete approaches on the south side of Maple Street and for any work done on the north side.  Commissioner Barnaby made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:26:28 AM

· Resolution 2009-822 Approve Change Order No. 1 from Ward Construction for 2009 Seal Coat Project

A change order was approved in the amount of $31,782.18 for additional roads and material overrun.  Commissioner Barnaby made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:27:18 AM

· Resolution 2009-823 Approve Pay Request No. 1 for B'Hillz Excavating for Bridge 5-2F.0 Project

Pay Request No. 1, in the amount of $12,459.82 was approved.  Commissioner Short made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:28:35 AM

· Resolution 2009-824 Approve Legal and Authorize Advertisement of Bids for Culvert Replacement D18.8 Project

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

9:30:23 AM

· Resolution 2009-825 Authorize Board President to Execute OPWC Loan Agreement for Northeast Fulton County Water System Project

Mr. Ziad Musallam, Sanitary Engineer, was present for the discussion.  He stated that this is for a loan in the amount of $500,000, with a 0% interest rate, just in case additional grant money does not come through.  Mr. Short inquired of the funds currently available.  Mr. Musallam stated that in addition to this loan, there is up to $3.3M available in stimulus funds, which the final amount will be based upon bid price.  The Village of Metamora also has $275K in OPWC Funds already allocated also.  There is also a $5.5M 0%/30 year loan available if needed. Commissioner Short asked if there have been discussions with other villages.  Mr. Musallam stated that Swanton has inquired of access points and sale price.  They were quoted the same as the Swancreek Water District.   Commissioner Barnaby made the motion and Commissioner Genter seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:35:32 AM

· Resolution 2009-826 Authorize Board President to Execute FAA Memorandum for Fulton County Airport

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

9:35:47 AM

· Resolution 2009-827  Resolution of Intent to Reimburse Fulton/Lucas Waterline Fund for the Northeast Fulton County Water System Project

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

9:36:45 AM

· Resolution 2009-828 Enter Into Contract 2009-116 with Dolbey and Company, Inc. on Behalf of Common Pleas Court

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

9:38:45 AM

· Resolution 2009-829 Enter Into Contract 2009-117 with Dolbey and Company, Inc. on Behalf of Western District Court

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

9:40:33 AM

· Resolution 2009-830 Authorize Board President to Enter Into Contract 2009-118 with St. Caspar Catholic Church on Behalf of Board of Elections for Parish Rental

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

9:42:54 AM

· Resolution 2009-831 Approve House of Ruth Domestic Violence Shelter as Qualified Agency to Receive Fees Collected From Marriage Licenses and Dissolution Fees

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

9:43:47 AM

Resolution 2009-832 Approve Pay Request No. 1 for Gerken Paving, Inc. for 2009 Asphalt Resurfacing Project

A pay request in the amount of $518,520.97 was approved.  Commissioner Genter made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion. Motion carried unanimously.

9:44:24 AM

Resolution 2009-833 Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests

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

9:45:16 AM

Resolution 2009-834 To Proclaim September 13-19, 2009 an "Eat Local Food Challenge"

Commissioner Short read the following resolution:

 

WHEREAS, the food and agriculture industry is the cornerstone of our state’s heritage and economy; and

 

WHEREAS, with each passing day, the state’s farmers are adapting with the times to work smarter, increase efficiencies, and produce superior products that are good for the producer, good for the people, and good for the environment; and

 

WHEREAS, by eating locally grown or processed foods, citizens can experience new, fresh foods that can be good for your health, while at the same time, support your community; and

 

WHEREAS, local communities can help sustain the agricultural industry and their local producers by participating in an Eat Local Food Challenge from September 13-19, 2009, a call to all citizens to consume at least one meal a day for a week using foods that are made, grown, or raised in Ohio; and

 

WHEREAS, community Eat Local Food Challenges are reinforcing the goals of state programs like the Ohio Food Policy Council, chaired by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, which are maximizing the benefits of the food and agricultural sector to the state’s economy and environment while ensuring all Ohioans have access to fresh and

healthy foods; and

 

WHEREAS, an Eat Local Food Challenge supports community togetherness and provides an opportunity to increase public awareness and understanding about how we can all move toward greater sustainability in our food choices and support local farmers; and

 

WHEREAS, supporting and promoting local agricultural producers ensures Ohioans will be able to enjoy the social and economic benefits to the state;

 

NOW, BE IT HEREBY PROCLAIMED by the commissioners of Fulton County, Ohio, shall establish an Eat Local Food Challenge to encourage citizens to join the local food movement for the betterment of their health, their community, and their state. 

 

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

9:48:02 AM

Adjourn

Commissioner Genter made the motion and Commissioner Short seconded the motion.

 

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.