{"id":14808,"date":"2016-06-22T21:11:55","date_gmt":"2016-06-23T01:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/?p=14808"},"modified":"2018-03-15T16:52:04","modified_gmt":"2018-03-15T20:52:04","slug":"paulding-county-commissioners-meeting-minutes-62216","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.westbendnews.net\/autonews\/paulding-county-commissioners-meeting-minutes-62216\/","title":{"rendered":"Paulding County Commissioners Meeting minutes"},"content":{"rendered":"

Paulding County Commissioners meeting minutes 1\/10\/18<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 10th day of January, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsberry, and Cindy Peters, Clerk<\/p>\n

ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS <\/b><\/p>\n

Warrants documented as 239052 through 239137 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.<\/p>\n

EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/b><\/p>\n

A motion was made by Mr. Roy Klopfenstein to go into executive session at 8:15 a.m. with the Paulding County Prosecutor to discuss legal matters.\u00a0 The motion was seconded by Mr. Mark Holtsberry.\u00a0 All members voting yea.<\/p>\n

At 8:28 a.m. all members present agreed to adjourn the executive session and go into regular session.<\/p>\n

TRAVEL REQUEST<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Travis McGarvey, CCEO Conference, Columbus, OH \u2013 February 8-9, 2018<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on January 3, 2018, Warrants numbered 238826 through 238860 in the amount of $113,607.37; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on January 8, 2018, Warrants numbered 238903 through 239049 in the amount of $317,816.53; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF ENTERING INTO A CONTRACT\/AGREEMENT WITH ERIE RECYCLING<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Waste Management and Education Awareness (PCWMEA) is under the direct supervision of the Paulding County Commissioners; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the PCWMEA program is in need of a facility to unload and accept materials to be recycled; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Erie Recycling of Antwerp, Ohio, shall make its facility available to PCWMEA, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week, to unload and accept materials to be recycled; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, compensation terms are included in the contract\/agreement which is on file at the PCWMEA office and the Paulding County Commissioners\u2019 Office, now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby enter into a contract\/agreement with Robby L. Gerken, dba\u00a0 Erie Recycling of Antwerp, Ohio, to unload and accept materials from PCWMEA for recycling; and be it further<\/p>\n

RESOLVED, that the term of said Contract\/Agreement shall commence on January 1, 2018, and end on December 31, 2018, unless earlier terminated, written notice from either party 60 days prior to the date of termination; and be it further<\/p>\n

RESOLVED, that the term of said Contract\/Agreement between PCBC and Erie Recycling will be at the rate of $2,083.00 per month.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND IMPROVEMENT OF PAULDING COUNTY ROADS, CULVERTS AND BRIDGES FOR THE YEAR 2018<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners has decided that the health, welfare, and safety of the people\u00a0 of Paulding County can best and most efficiently be serviced by the \u201cForce Account\u201d in matters pertaining to the construction, reconstruction, improvement, maintenance, or repair of Paulding County roads, bridges, and culverts; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize Travis McGarvey, Paulding County Engineer, to proceed by force account for the maintenance, repair and improvement of county roads, culverts and bridges for the year 2018; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize the County Engineer to close necessary roads, bridges and culverts for the performance of said force account work pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code, Section 5543.19.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 078)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to make a Supplemental Appropriation in the Infrastructure Projects Fund (Fund 078); to-wit: FROM: Pay-in #116686 TO: 078-001-00001\/Infrastructure Projects\/Infrastructure Expenses AMOUNT: $35,278.85<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT OF A TRUSTEE TO THE COURTHOUSE HERITAGE FUND<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby reappoint Mr. Mark Holtsberry to serve as the Commissioners\u2019 representative as Trustee for the Courthouse Heritage Fund for a three year term beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2020.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT TO THE EXECUTIVE COUNCIL OF MAUMEE VALLEY PLANNING ORGANIZATION (MVPO)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby appoint Tony Zartman as the Commissioners representative to serve on the Executive Council of the Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO) for a three (3) year term beginning January 1, 2018, and ending December 31, 2020.<\/p>\n

**MISSED RESOLUTION FROM DECEMBER 20, 2017<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR COUNTY EMPLOYEES USING THEIR PERSONAL CAR FOR COUNTY BUSINESS FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2018<\/b><\/p>\n

This 20th day of December, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, Mark Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, various Paulding County elected officials and employees are occasionally required to use their own vehicles for business travel; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the 2018 policy of the Paulding County Commissioners is to reimburse individuals who have obtained prior authorization for such travel, and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Section XXII County Property, B. Vehicles, page 31, of the Personnel Policy Manual adopted on December 20, 2012,\u00a0 reads \u201cEmployees using their personal motor vehicle shall be reimbursed for the miles traveled at a rate determined by the County Commissioners\u2019; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Commissioners will follow the Internal Revenue Service\u2019s optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, on December 14, 2017, the IRS announced that beginning on January 1, 2018, the standard mileage rate for the use of a car, van, pickup or panel truck will be fifty-four and 5\/10 cents ($0.545) per mile for business miles driven; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby establish the calendar year 2018 County employee reimbursement mileage rate at fifty-four and 5\/10 cents ($0.545) per mile for prior approved business miles traveled.<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes of Appointments<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jason Landers, Paulding County Sheriff \u2013 Sheriff Landers presented the jail report to the Commissioners for the month ending December 31, 2017 prepared by Captain K.W. Leatherman, Jail\u00a0 Administrator. There were 52 Male inmates \/ Days served = 606 and 15 Female inmates \/ Days served = 200 for a total days served of 806 days. Total inmates held = 67.\u00a0 Average inmates per day = 26 with 19.5 average being male and 6.5 average being female. The average stay was 12 with 11.6 being male and 13.3 average stay being female. Total meals served for the month was 2,128.\u00a0 Yearend jail statistics for 2017 Prisoners booked between 06\/08\/17-12\/31\/17 for a total of 207 calendar days were as follows: Total inmates booked = 331 with 253 being male and 78 female with the average at 1.5 booked per day.\u00a0 There were 6111 days served with 253 of those male for 4670 days and 78 female inmates with 1441 days served.\u00a0 The average inmates held per day was 29.5 and the average stay was 18.4 days. Total meals served in 2017 were $13,645 meals. Sheriff Landers also discussed that he reviewed the Dog Warden\u2019s budget with the Dog Warden.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ed Bohn, EMA Director- Mr. Bohn met with the Commissioners and announced that there were not any major incidents in Paulding County reported due to inclement weather as of this date. Mr. Bohn commented that he was ready to submit the grant application for the MARCS radios he has been working on for the Homeland Security Special Projects grant of $161,487.85 for 6 additional MARCS mobiles, 22 portables and 21 vehicle repeaters. EMA recently received a cost recovery check from the insurance company from the semi accident on 24 East of 127 on Sept. 6th of 2017.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Becky Suvar, WMEA \u2013 Ms. Suvar presented an agreement between Payne village and WMEA for a portable potty for their recycle location in Payne village. Ms. Suvar updated the Commissioners regarding the van needing some maintenance and her minor slide off on the icy roads. No damage was done to the vehicle and minor damage to a residential yard.<\/p>\n

Elected Officials\u2019 Luncheon<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

The following were present at an elected officials\u2019 luncheon:\u00a0 Ann Pease, Lou Ann Wannemacher, Joe Burkard, Michael Wehrkamp, Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsberry, Tiffany Beckman, Claudia Fickel, Carol Temple, and Cindy Peters.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Roy Klopfenstein, Commissioner – Mr. Klopfenstein shared the reorganization of the Commissioners\u2019 office with the new chairman being Commissioner Zartman. The Commissioners have hired Ira Good for the cleaning position that had been advertised. He will begin on January 16, 2018 with a revised list of job responsibilities.The Commissioners will approve any additional help before access is granted. The position is a trial basis contract for 3 months.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Mark Holtsberry, Commissioner – Mr. Holtsberry informed the group that he is working with Carol Temple updating Veterans stones and that he has turned in his petition of signatures for re-election.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Joe Burkard \u2013 Mr. Burkard reported that cases continue to escalate and he doesn\u2019t see an end to it. We\u2019re still doing our job, but it\u2019s different than it was ten years ago. County Court has hit 5000 traffic citations. When County Court goes full time, it will be called Paulding County Municipal Court.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ann Pease, Clerk of Courts – Ms. Pease noted her office staff members are continuing to be busy scanning cases. Cases are now available back to 2009.\u00a0 Ms. Pease showed appreciation that her staff did a great job, during her brief absence. The title office is not as busy this time of year, so if another office needs assistance with answering phones or greeting people, let her know in advance and she\u2019ll see if she can accommodate.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Lou Ann Wannemacher, County Treasurer – Ms. Wannemacher mentioned that her office is busy collecting taxes. The last day to pay is February 7, 2018. A lot of people this year are paying for the full year. She commented that investments too are going well. Ms. Wannemacher asked if anyone had an extra or newer computer that she can use in replacement of what she currently has.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Claudia Fickel, County Auditor – Ms. Fickel announced that her office continues to be busy. The accountants want financial information as soon as possible. Dog tags are available through the end of January. CAUV application renewals are going out.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Michael Wehrkamp, Juvenile\/Probate Judge – Mr. Wehrkamp said he has applied for a $123,000 grant from the Supreme Court for computer updates and is hopeful that he will get that grant money.\u00a0 We\u2019re on going to have \u201clife without drugs\u201d program.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tiffany Beckman, Common Pleas Judge – Ms. Beckman reported that she attended the Ohio Main Street Downtown Revitalization meeting and it was very well attended with over 60 people in attendance and asked everyone to support that program if they can.<\/p>\n

The next scheduled Elected Officials\u2019 Luncheon is Wednesday, March 14, 2018.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

PAULDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 12\/18\/17<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 18th day of December, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, Mark Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk<\/p>\n

ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS <\/b><\/p>\n

Warrants documented as 238521 through 238640 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on December 6, 2017, Warrants numbered 238205 through 238255 in the amount of $13,262.69; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on December 13, 2017, Warrants numbered 238322 through 238515 in the amount of $116,802.67; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 078)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to make a Supplemental Appropriation in the Infrastructure Projects Fund (Fund 078); to-wit: FROM: Pay-in #116449 TO: 078-001-00001\/Infrastructure Projects\/Infrastructure Expenses AMOUNT: $1,960.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2017 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-010)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2017 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds; to-wit; FROM: 001-010-00001\/General Fund\/Juvenile Court\/Salaries-Employees TO: 001-010-00014\/General Fund\/Juvenile Court\/Appointed Counsel AMOUNT: $3,000.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2017 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 013)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2017 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the Ditch Maintenance – SWCD Fund (Fund 013); to-wit; FROM: 001-013-00010\/Ditch Maintenance – SWCD\/Workers\u2019 Comp TO: 001-013-00011\/Ditch Maintenance – SWCD\/Other Expenses AMOUNT:\u00a0 $589.75<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2017 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 134)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2017 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the County Court Special Projects Fund (Fund 134); to-wit; FROM: 134-001-00001\/County Court Special Projects\/Other Expenses TO: 134-001-00002\/County Court Special Projects\/Payroll Expenses AMOUNT: $2,000.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CONFIRMING PAULDING COUNTY VISION BOARD MEMBERS<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners have evaluated and do confirm the following members of the Paulding County Vision Board, to-wit: Mikayla Pieper (Paulding Chamber), John Daeger, (Broughton), Ryan Mapes, (Paulding), Joe Barker (PauldingTownships), John Moon (Grover Hill), and Sara Keeran (Antwerp).<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DIETARY SOLUTION, INC. TO PROVIDE DIETARY CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR CENTER<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby enter into an agreement with Dietary Solutions, Inc., 171 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, Ohio\u00a0 43035, to provide dietary consulting services for the Paulding County Senior Center, located at 401 E. Jackson Street, Paulding, Ohio\u00a0 45879; and be it<\/p>\n

FURTHER RESOLVED, said agreement will be for one (1) year beginning December 1, 2017, with the option to renew for sequential one (1) year terms at the rate of $45.00 per hour; and be it further<\/p>\n

RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does also agree to the terms in the Business Associate Agreement between Dietary Solutions, Inc., and the Paulding County Senior Center, signed on this 18th day of December, 2017.<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes of Appointments<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Doug Smith, Account Manager, IAP Government Services Group – Mr. Smith introduced himself and explained IAP as a third party administrator program, offering facility maintenance, repair, and construction project management services for local government entities. IAP holds a contract with the state effective through 2024. IAP services are free to local government entities until a contractor is selected. A fee of 8 1\/2% of the project cost will be collected as IAP then manages the project to its completion. Mr. Smith estimated 50% of local government projects reach the point of utilizing IAP for the duration and completion of the project. He encouraged the Commissioners to consider utilizing IAP\u2019s services for future projects.<\/p>\n

Senator Rob McColley – Mr. McColley was appointed as Ohio Senator to fill former Senator Hite\u2019s seat. Mr. McColley lives in Napoleon with his wife and three children. He practiced law before being elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. Senator McColley met with the Commissioners, Sheriff Jason Landers, and EMA Director Ed Bohn to discuss the state of Paulding County. Commissioner Klopfenstein began the discussion by emphasizing Paulding County is not a county where political party issues are an obstacle. He noted all elected officials work together for the benefit of county residents. Mr. Klopfenstein introduced Paulding County\u2019s EMA director and informed Mr. McColley that Mr. Bohn has applied to the state for a capital budget grant to build an EMA facility. The proposed facility would house the EMA office, which is currently housed in a small office in the OSU Extension building, and would allow for additional space for EMA equipment and an EOP.\u00a0 Mr. McColley noted a decision on the capital grant dollar awards will be announced in February, 2018. Discussion then focused on the voting machines. Paulding County\u2019s voting machines need replacing. The last update was funded 85% by the state and 15% by the county. The Commissioners noted precincts have been consolidated and all have electronic poll books (EPB). Poll workers reported the EPBs have made elections run much smoother. The equipment has served well for several years, but now is inadequate and needs replaced. Wind energy and turbine set-back regulations were the next topic for discussion. Commissioner Klopfenstein stated Paulding County welcomes wind farm development. He also noted that the new set-back regulations are prohibiting the further development of wind farms. Senator McColley agreed that set-back footage should be reduced back to the original distance. He added that wind farm development needs to have local \u2018blessing\u2019\/approval and that local government should have control of its own wind \u2018industry\u2019.\u00a0 Commissioner Klopfenstein stated when the set-back issue is resolved, the rest will take care of itself. He stressed the fact that PILOT for the Paulding County wind farms have helped to offset the reduction in LGF and the Medicaid sales tax cut.\u00a0 Sheriff Jason Landers reported the wind farm revenue has been beneficial for the E-911 and jail levies. The PILOT has also increased the General Fund, which has enabled the Commissioners to appropriate dollars for the DARE program and a drug investigator. Sheriff Landers is very grateful for this additional funding and considers it vital to his operation as his office continues to battle the county\u2019s drug abuse issues. He believes if the set-back distance is amended, wind farm companies will want to expand, resulting in additional PILOT revenue for the county. Mr. Landers then talked about the MARCS radio system, explaining there have been several occasions when the county needed assistance and there were communication barriers with the current radio system. Sheriff Landers briefly talked about the violent offender registration. Senator McColley noted it would be used primarily for law enforcement. He said it will make a nice investigative tool for the Sheriff Offices and other law enforcement agencies. Mr. McColley and the Commissioners agreed to keep the line of communication open.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n

Paulding County Commissioners meeting minutes 12\/18\/17<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 18th day of December, 2017, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, Mark Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk<\/p>\n

ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS <\/b><\/p>\n

Warrants documented as 238521 through 238640 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on December 6, 2017, Warrants numbered 238205 through 238255 in the amount of $13,262.69; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on December 13, 2017, Warrants numbered 238322 through 238515 in the amount of $116,802.67; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 078)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to make a Supplemental Appropriation in the Infrastructure Projects Fund (Fund 078); to-wit: FROM: Pay-in #116449 TO: 078-001-00001\/Infrastructure Projects\/Infrastructure Expenses AMOUNT: $1,960.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2017 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-010)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2017 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds; to-wit; FROM: 001-010-00001\/General Fund\/Juvenile Court\/Salaries-Employees TO: 001-010-00014\/General Fund\/Juvenile Court\/Appointed Counsel AMOUNT: $3,000.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2017 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 013)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2017 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the Ditch Maintenance-SWCD Fund (Fund 013); to-wit; FROM:001-013-00010\/Ditch Maintenance-SWCD\/Workers\u2019 Comp TO: 001-013-00011\/Ditch Maintenance-SWCD\/Other Expenses AMOUNT: $589.75<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2017 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 134)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2017 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the County Court Special Projects Fund (Fund 134); to-wit; FROM: 134-001-00001\/County Court Special Projects\/Other Expenses TO:134-001-00002\/County Court Special Projects\/Payroll Expenses AMOUNT: $2,000.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CONFIRMING PAULDING COUNTY VISION BOARD MEMBERS<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners have evaluated and do confirm the following members of the Paulding County Vision Board, to-wit: Mikayla Pieper (Paulding Chamber), John Daeger, (Broughton), Ryan Mapes, (Paulding), Joe Barker (Paulding Townships), John Moon (Grover Hill), and Sara Keeran (Antwerp).<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DIETARY SOLUTION, INC. TO PROVIDE DIETARY CONSULTING SERVICES FOR PAULDING COUNTY SENIOR CENTER<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby enter into an agreement with Dietary Solutions, Inc., 171 Green Meadows Drive South, Lewis Center, Ohio\u00a0 43035, to provide dietary consulting services for the Paulding County Senior Center, located at 401 E. Jackson Street, Paulding, Ohio\u00a0 45879; and be it<\/p>\n

FURTHER RESOLVED, said agreement will be for one (1) year beginning December 1, 2017, with the option to renew for sequential one (1) year terms at the rate of $45.00 per hour; and be it further<\/p>\n

RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does also agree to the terms in the Business Associate Agreement between Dietary Solutions, Inc., and the Paulding County Senior Center, signed on this 18th day of December, 2017.<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes of Appointments<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

Doug Smith, Account Manager, IAP Government Services Group – Mr. Smith introduced himself and explained IAP as a third party administrator program, offering facility maintenance, repair, and construction project management services for local government entities.\u00a0 IAP holds a contract with the state effective through 2024. IAP services are free to local government entities until a contractor is selected.\u00a0 A fee of 8 1\/2% of the project cost will be collected as IAP then manages the project to its completion.\u00a0 Mr. Smith estimated 50% of local government projects reach the point of utilizing IAP for the duration and completion of the project.\u00a0 He encouraged the Commissioners to consider utilizing IAP\u2019s services for future projects.<\/p>\n

Senator Rob McColley – Mr. McColley was appointed as Ohio Senator to fill former Senator Hite\u2019s seat.\u00a0 Mr. McColley lives in Napoleon with his wife and three children. He practiced law before being elected to the Ohio House of Representatives. Senator McColley met with the Commissioners, Sheriff Jason Landers, and EMA Director Ed Bohn to discuss the state of Paulding County.\u00a0 Commissioner Klopfenstein began the discussion by emphasizing Paulding County is not a county where political party issues are an obstacle.He noted all elected officials work together for the benefit of county residents. Mr. Klopfenstein introduced Paulding County\u2019s EMA director and informed Mr. McColley that Mr. Bohn has applied to the state for a capital budget grant to build an EMA facility.The proposed facility would house the EMA office, which is currently housed in a small office in the OSU Extension building, and would allow for additional space for EMA equipment and an EOP. Mr. McColley noted a decision on the capital grant dollar awards will be announced in February, 2018. Discussion then focused on the voting machines. Paulding County\u2019s voting machines need replacing.\u00a0 The last update was funded 85% by the state and 15% by the county. The Commissioners noted precincts have been consolidated and all have electronic poll books (EPB). Poll workers reported the EPBs have made elections run much smoother. The equipment has served well for several years, but now is inadequate and needs replaced. Wind energy and turbine set-back regulations were the next topic for discussion. Commissioner Klopfenstein stated Paulding County welcomes wind farm development. He also noted that the new set-back regulations are prohibiting the further development of wind farms. Senator McColley agreed that set-back footage should be reduced back to the original distance. He added that wind farm development needs to have local \u2018blessing\u2019\/approval and that local government should have control of its own wind \u2018industry\u2019. Commissioner Klopfenstein stated when the set-back issue is resolved, the rest will take care of itself. He stressed the fact that PILOT for the Paulding County wind farms have helped to offset the reduction in LGF and the Medicaid sales tax cut.Sheriff Jason Landers reported the wind farm revenue has been beneficial for the E-911 and jail levies. The PILOT has also increased the General Fund, which has enabled the Commissioners to appropriate dollars for the DARE program and a drug investigator. Sheriff Landers is very grateful for this additional funding and considers it vital to his operation as his office continues to battle the county\u2019s drug abuse issues. He believes if the set-back distance is amended, wind farm companies will want to expand, resulting in additional PILOT revenue for the county. Mr. Landers then talked about the MARCS radio system, explaining there have been several occasions when the county needed assistance and there were communication barriers with the current radio system. Sheriff Landers briefly talked about the violent offender registration. Senator McColley noted it would be used primarily for law enforcement. He said it will make a nice investigative tool for the Sheriff Offices and other law enforcement agencies. Mr. McColley and the Commissioners agreed to keep the line of communication open.<\/p>\n

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PAULDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 1\/29\/18<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 29th day of January, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsberry, and Cindy Peters, Clerk<\/p>\n

ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:<\/b><\/p>\n

Warrants documented as 239511 through 239581 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.<\/p>\n

EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/b><\/p>\n

A motion was made by Mr. Mark Holtsberry to go into executive session at 9:44 a.m. with the Paulding County Auditor to discuss personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Roy Klopfenstein.\u00a0 All members voting yea.<\/p>\n

At 10:26 a.m. all members present agreed to adjourn the executive session and go into regular session.<\/p>\n

TRAVEL REQUEST<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Michael Wehrkamp, Probate Judges Winter Conference, Dublin, OH \u2013 February 9, 2018<\/p>\n

\u2022 Suzanne Shuman Rister, AMCJO 2018 Winter Conference, Dublin, OH\u00a0 – January 31-February 2, 2018<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on January 22, 2018, Warrants numbered 239309 through 239425 in the amount of $835,921.91; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on January 24, 2018, Warrants numbered 239446 through 239499 in the amount of $38,759.78; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on January 29, 2018, Warrants numbered 239515 through 239573\u00a0 in the amount of $471,857.16; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF ENTERING INTO A BRIDGE AGREEMENT FOR DEPOSIT OF PUBLIC FUNDS<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Huntington is a public depository providing deposit products in accordance with Ohio Revised Code (ORC) Section 135, et seq.;<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Public Entity wishes to deposit active, interim and\/or inactive funds with Huntington;<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Huntington plans to participate in the Ohio Pooled Collateral Program; and<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby enter into a Bridge Agreement for Deposit of Public Funds with Huntington National Bank for the period commencing on 11\/15\/2017 and through 9\/15\/2021.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2018 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 059)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2018 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the Ditch Maintenance\/Non County (Fund 059), to-wit; 059-001-00001\/Ditch Maintenance\/Non Cnty AMOUNT: $3476.28; 059-001-99990\/Real Estate Fees AMOUNT: $10.00<\/p>\n

**MISSED RESOLUTION FROM DECEMBER, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2017 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-010)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2017 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds; to-wit;FROM: 001-010-00002\/Juvenile Court\/ Supplies TO: 001-010-00009\/Juvenile Court\/\/Other Expenses AMOUNT: $68.56<\/p>\n

**MISSED RESOLUTION FROM DECEMBER, 2017<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2017 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 183-001)<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2017 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds; to-wit; FROM: 183-001-00001\/PLDG WF #2 Timber Road\/Other Expenses TO: 183-001-00001\/PLDG WF #2 Timber Road\/Transfer Out AMOUNT: $11,067.22<\/p>\n

**MISSED RESOLUTION FROM DECEMBER, 2017<\/b><\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2017 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-014)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2017 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds; to-wit; FROM: 001-014-00002 County Court\/Salaries TO: 001-014-00012 County Court\/Medicare AMOUNT: $55.20<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes of Appointments<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Claudia Fickel ,County Auditor \u2013 Ms. Fickel presented the January 2018 sales tax revenue report. Sales tax revenue at $158,345.41 for January 2018 was down from December of 2017 and also down from January of last year of $6643.79 and $29,213.54, respectively.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Robert Fisher \u2013 Village of Paulding Administrator \u2013 Mr. Fisher informed the Commissioners that he made application for funds available under Section 4504.05 of the Revised Code of Ohio, for equipment, maintain or repair streets within the Paulding Village.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Patrick Dunham \u2013 Mr. Dunham discussed with the Commissioners, an easement issues he is having.<\/p>\n

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PAULDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 2\/7\/18<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 7th day of February, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsberry, and Cindy Peters, Clerk<\/p>\n

ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS<\/b><\/p>\n

Warrants documented as 239766 through 239811 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.<\/p>\n

EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/b><\/p>\n

A motion was made by Mr. Roy Klopfenstein to go into executive session at 8:02 a.m. with the County Prosecutor to discuss personnel\/legal matters.\u00a0 The motion was seconded by Mr. Mark Holtsberry.\u00a0 All members voting yea.<\/p>\n

At 8:18 a.m. all members present agreed to adjourn the executive session and go into regular session.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on February 7, 2018, Warrants number 239799 through 239810 in the amount of $71,686.94; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 078)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to make a Supplemental Appropriation in the Fund (Fund 078); to-wit: FROM: Pay-in #116824 TO: 078-001-00001\/Infrastructure Projects\/Infrastructure Expenses AMOUNT: $ 53,516.13<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF RESCINDING THE RESOLUTION FOR A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-031)<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, a resolution of a supplemental appropriation was passed on February 5, 2018, is recorded in Journal 55, page 801; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the resolution was not necessary and was done in error; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby rescind the resolution in Journal 55, page 801, dated February 5, 2018, for a Supplemental Appropriation in the Commissioners\u2019 Miscellaneous Fund (Fund 001-031).<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2018 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 094)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2018 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the Payroll Deductions (Fund 094), to-wit; 094-001-00005\/Payroll Deductions\/Misc Deductions AMOUNT: $107.26<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby approve the appointment of Phillip Jackson as Paulding County IT Manager effective March 5, 2018.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CHANGING A FUND NUMBER ONLY FROM FUND 233 TO FUND 238<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, a resolution creating a new fund (233) was created to accurately track expenses and revenue related to Sheriff\u2019s Office and County Jail Operations was passed on August 30, 2017, is recorded in Journal 55, page 562; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the incorrect fund number was issued; now therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to change the fund number only from fund 233 to fund 238 for the Supplement for Sheriff\u2019s Office\/Jail Operations Fund (Fund 238), to-wit;<\/p>\n

New Fund# Fund 238 Supplement for Sheriff\u2019s Office\/Jail Operations Fund<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW FUND (FUND 236) WITH REVENUE AND EXPENSE LINE ITEMS; ESTIMATED REVENUE AND APPROPRIATION<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, line items must be added to accurately track revenue and expenses for the Paulding Wind Farm No. 3 Timber Road (PLDG WF#3 TIMBER ROAD); now therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the Paulding Wind Farm No. 3 Timber Road Fund (Fund 236) and the following revenue and expense line items with estimated revenue and appropriation, to-wit;<\/p>\n

New Fund Fund 236 Paulding Wind Farm No. 3 Timber Road Fund\/Dept\/Acct 236-001-10001 Pilot Payment Receipts ESTIMATED REVENUE $806,400.00 Fund\/Dept\/Acct 236-001-00001 Other Expenses APPROPRIATION $610,789.94 Fund\/Dept\/Acct 236-001-00002 Auditor\/Treasurer Fees Fund\/Dept\/Acct\u00a0 236-001-99999 Transfer Out APPROPRIATION $195,610.06<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW FUND (FUND 237) WITH REVENUE AND EXPENSE LINE ITEMS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, line items must be added to accurately track revenue and expenses for the Trishe Wind Farm; now therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the Trishe Wind Farm Fund (Fund 237) and the following revenue and expense line items, to-wit; New Fund Fund 237 Trishe Wind Farm Fund\/Dept\/Acct 237-001-10001 Pilot Payment ReceiptsFund\/Dept\/Acct 237-001-00001 Other Expenses Fund\/Dept\/Acct 237-001-00002 Auditor\/Treasurer Fees Fund\/Dept\/Acct 237-001-99999 Transfer Out<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes of Appointments<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Phillip Jackson, INSBIT \u2013 Mr. Jackson presented the Business Communication Specialists quote for a new phone system for county entities. Mr. Jackson to is scheduling a follow up meeting with the sales representative of the phone company for further discussion.\u00a0 The Commissioners appointed Mr. Jackson as the new IT Manager for the county.\u00a0 (see resolution above)<\/p>\n

\u2022 Travis McGarvey, Paulding County Engineer \u2013 Mr. McGarvey met with the Commissioners and noted that the Engineer\u2019s office staff have used quite a bit more salt than in the previous two years. Mr. McGarvey and the Commissioners discussed the pipe issue in the village of Melrose. Mr. McGarvey noted that he had talked to the Ohio Department of Transportation regarding the issue. The ODOT inspector had looked at the culvert and commented that they will continue to inspect it.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Ed Bohn, EMA \u2013 Mr. Bohn informed the Commissioners that the mitigation plan has been reviewed by FEMA. There were four items that need attention. Two items were easily fixable and the other two items will take a little more time to resolve. Mr. Bohn also commented that the repeaters $168,000 grant is getting reviewed this week. Mr. Bohn advised the Commissioners that he will be in Columbus for advanced professional certification on February 8th.\u00a0 On February 9th, he will meet with State Representative Reidel for capital budget funds. Mr. Bohn also met with Nick Longardner earlier in the week and will be meeting with him again on Friday, February 9th for an update on the training facility concrete completion project. The Emergency Management Preparation Grant (EMPG) grant is due this week. Mr. Bohn met with Renee Boss of Paulding Putnam Electric Coop (PPEC) regarding discount weather radios. There will be an advertisement in the PPEC magazine for a reduced price on these radios. Mr. Bohn noted that there was a Chief meeting that he attended where there was discussion of MARCS radios. He commented that he was able to get the pocket guide to chemical hazards out to five departments. On March 24th, there will be a HAZMAT table top exercise in the village of Oakwood at 9 a.m.\u00a0 Mr. Bohn commented that he has reached out to anyone that wants to do hazmat awareness. He is going to do two OPS refreshers (HAZMAT operations training). He is in the finalization period of paperwork to complete the two 10KW generator light plants that are available for use. Mr. Bohn asked about a record retention guideline for the EMA office to be able to dispose of some old unneeded files in his office. He will work with Ms. Temple regarding record retention guidelines.<\/p>\n

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PAULDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 2\/12\/18<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 12th day of February, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, and Cindy Peters, Clerk absent:\u00a0 Mark Holtsberry<\/p>\n

ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS<\/b><\/p>\n

Warrants documented as 239812 through 239920 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2018 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 234)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2018 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the TCAP (Fund 234), to-wit; 234-001-00010\/TCAP\/Local Jail Confinement AMOUNT: $30,673.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2018 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 014)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2018 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the PCBDD (Fund 014), to-wit; 014-001-00039\/PCBDD\/ER Share-OPERS Carryover AMOUNT: $6,000.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2018 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 014)<\/b><\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2018 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the PCBDD (Fund 014), to-wit; 014-001-00040\/PCBDD\/EE Share \u2013 OPERS Carryover AMOUNT: $5,000.00<\/p>\n

TRAVEL REQUEST<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein,\u00a0 OCCO Legislative Reception, Columbus, OH – February 13, 2018<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tony Zartman, CORSA Meeting, Columbus, OH\u00a0 – February 23, 2018<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes of Appointments<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Marsha Yeutter, Senior Center Director \u2013 Ms. Yeutter was in to update the Commissioners about Senior Center activities and to inform them that an internal staff member will be applying for the receptionist position.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Justin Harrington, Assistant Wildlife Management Supervisor \u2013 Mr. Harrington met with the Commissioners to discuss use of county property along the Maumee river for hunting, fishing and trapping opportunities with Ohio Division of Wildlife. Mr. Harrington will prepare a proposal in the near future to present to the Commissioners for use of county grounds.<\/p>\n

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PAULDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 2\/14\/18<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 14th day of February, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsberry and Cindy Peters, Clerk<\/p>\n

ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS<\/b><\/p>\n

Warrants documented as 239923 through 239967 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on February 12, 2018, Warrants number 239831 through 2399917 in the amount of $2,065.01; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEM & APPROPRIATION IN THE GENERAL FUND 001-031<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to accurately track settlement fees associated with the wind farms; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the following expense line item and appropriation in Fund 001-031 \u2013 General Fund, to-wit; Expense Line Item Number and Name 001-031-00014 – Paulding County Wind Farm #3 Timber Road\u00a0 Appropriation $1,110.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEM & APPROPRIATION IN THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT FUND 003<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to accurately track settlement fees associated with the wind farms; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the following expense line item and appropriation in Fund 003 – Health Department Fund, to-wit; Expense Line Item Number and Name 003-001-99996 – Paulding County Wind Farm #3 Timber Road Appropriation $280.96<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEM & APPROPRIATION IN THE PCBDD FUND 014<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to accurately track settlement fees associated with the wind farms; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the following expense line item and appropriation in Fund 014 \u2013 PCBDD Fund, to-wit; Expense Line Item Number and Name 014-001-99995 – Paulding County Wind Farm #3 Timber Road Appropriation $1,510.22<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEM & APPROPRIATION IN THE CARNEGIE LIBRARY FUND 048<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to accurately track settlement fees associated with the wind farms; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the following expense line item and appropriation in Fund 048 \u2013 PC Carnegie Library Fund, to-wit; Expense Line Item Number and Name 048-001-99995 – Paulding County Wind Farm #3 Timber Road Appropriation $526.82<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEM & APPROPRIATION IN THE SENIOR CENTER FUND 052<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to accurately track settlement fees associated with the wind farms; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the following expense line item and appropriation in Fund 052 \u2013 Paulding County Senior Center Fund, to-wit; Expense Line Item Number and Name 052-001-99995 – Paulding County Wind Farm #3 Timber Road Appropriation $175.60<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEM & APPROPRIATION IN THE E-911 FUND 062<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to accurately track settlement fees associated with the wind farms; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the following expense line item and appropriation in Fund 062 \u2013 E-911 Fund, to-wit; Expense Line Item Number and Name 062-001-99995 – Paulding County Wind Farm #3 Timber Road Appropriation $ 377.20<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEM & APPROPRIATION IN THE TRI COUNTY MENTAL HEALTH FUND 072<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to accurately track settlement fees associated with the wind farms; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the following expense line item and appropriation in Fund 072\u2013 Tri County Mental Health Fund, to-wit; Expense Line Item Number and Name 072-001-99995 – Paulding County Wind Farm #3 Timber Road Appropriation $351.22<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEM & APPROPRIATION IN THE MAINT\/OPERATING JAIL FUND 149<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to accurately track settlement fees associated with the wind farms; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create the following expense line item and appropriation in Fund 149 \u2013 Maint\/Operating Jail Fund, to-wit; Expense Line Item Number and Name 149-001-00014 – Paulding County Wind Farm #3 Timber Road Appropriation $544.36<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZATION DELEGATION FOR WMEA DIRECTOR TO SIGN FOR APPROVAL<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to sign for approval, purchase orders, vouchers, change of appropriations and change of estimated revenue for Fund 81,\u00a0 now therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize Becky Suvar, WMEA Director, to sign for approval for the documents listed above for Fund 81 and directing the Paulding County Auditor to complete the processes beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZATION DELEGATION FOR EMA DIRECTOR TO SIGN FOR APPROVAL<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to sign for approval, purchase orders, vouchers, change of appropriations and change of estimated revenue for Funds 76, 79, 92 and 210, now therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize Ed Bohn, EMA Director, to sign for approval for the documents listed above for Funds 76, 79, 92 and 210 and directing the Paulding County Auditor to complete the processes beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZATION DELEGATION FOR SENIOR CENTER DIRECTOR TO SIGN FOR APPROVAL<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, in order to sign for approval, purchase orders, vouchers, change of appropriations and change of estimated revenue for Fund 52,\u00a0 now therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize Marsha Yeutter, Senior Center Director, to sign for approval for the documents listed above for Fund 52 and directing the Paulding County Auditor to complete the processes beginning January 1, 2018 through December 31, 2018.<\/p>\n

TRAVEL REQUEST<\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Elizabeth Zartman,\u00a0 Inter Court Conference, Columbus, OH – February 21-23, 2018<\/p>\n

\u2022 Elizabeth Zartman, Dispute Resolution, Columbus, OH\u00a0 – March 12-13, 2018<\/p>\n

\u2022 Michael Wehrkamp, Inter Court Conference, February 22-23, 2018<\/p>\n

\u2022 Jessica Reinhart, Advocacy Awareness Day, March 6-7, 2018<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING A WAIVER REQUEST FOR PAULDING COUNTY VILLAGE OF MELROSE CDBG FY17 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Paulding County utilizes Community Development Block Grant dollars for various projects; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Maumee Valley Planning Organization provides a full range of services in the areas of housing, economic development, downtown redevelopment, and general community development;<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Paulding County proposes to submit an application for funding under the FY 2017 CDBG Critical Infrastructure Program to assist the Village of Melrose Street Improvements. \u00a0 CDBG Critical Infrastructure funds would provide the needed funding to begin construction in calendar year 2018.<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Paulding County currently has two critical infrastructure projects open.\u00a0 It is unlikely this project will be closed out prior to the CDBG FY17 Critical Infrastructure Program application deadline of February 28, 2018; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize the Maumee Valley Planning Organization to request a waiver from the Office of Community Development to waive the maximum amount of open projects and allow the Village of Melrose Street improvement project to move forward in the process to begin construction, if awarded.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING A WAIVER REQUEST FOR PAULDING COUNTY VILLAGE OF OAKWOOD CDBG FY17 CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Paulding County proposes to submit an application for funding under the FY 2017 CDBG Critical Infrastructure Program to assist the Village of Oakwood Street Improvements. \u00a0 CDBG Critical Infrastructure funds would provide the needed funding to begin construction in calendar year 2018.<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Paulding County currently has two critical infrastructure projects open.\u00a0 It is unlikely this project will be closed out prior to the CDBG FY17 Critical Infrastructure Program application deadline of February 28, 2018; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize the Maumee Valley Planning Organization to request a waiver from the Office of Community Development to waive the maximum amount of open projects and allow the Village of Oakwood Street improvement project to move forward in the process to begin construction, if awarded.<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes of Appointments<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Jason Landers \u2013 Paulding County Sheriff \u2013 Sheriff Landers met with the Commissioners and discussed the unfortunate event with the Westerville officers that were killed in action. The flag will be lowered to half-staff through the end of day on Friday in honor of their lives and service. Sheriff Landers then moved on to present the jail report through January 31, 2018. Sheriff reported that the jail is fully operational and as of this morning, there were 33 inmates housed. He then presented the jail report, prepared by Captain Leatherman, Jail Administrator. There were 65 male inmates serving 708 days and 38 female inmates serving 237 days in the month of January. The average stay was 30.4 inmates per day, 22.8 being male and 7.6 being female. The average stay was 10.9 days \/ male and 6.2 days\/ female. The total meals served for the month was 2409. Sheriff to discuss with Corey Walker (JFS) opportunities to lease to own vehicle interceptors. Sheriff Landers noted that the chairman of the board of commissioners fill the 911 Advisory Committee position. Sheriff recently attended a meeting for Homeland Security Grant funding and is hopeful to get more grant dollars.\u00a0 The Sheriff office could use a truck to pull the communication trailer.<\/p>\n

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PAULDING COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING MINUTES 2\/21\/18<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 14th day of February, 2018, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman,\u00a0 Mark Holtsberry and Cindy Peters, Clerk absent:\u00a0 Roy Klopfenstein<\/p>\n

ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS<\/b><\/p>\n

Warrants documented as 240121 through 240209 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.<\/p>\n

EXECUTIVE SESSION<\/b><\/p>\n

A motion was made by Mr. Mark Holtsberry to go into executive session at 8:05 a.m. with the Paulding County Prosecutor to discuss legal matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Tony Zartman. All members voting yea.<\/p>\n

At 8:20 a.m. all members present agreed to adjourn the executive session and go into regular session.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING \u2018THEN AND NOW\u2019 PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the Paulding County Auditor has certified the following \u201cThen and Now\u201d purchase order number and payment included in the Allowance of Claims on February 14, 2018, Warrant number 239965 in the amount of $1,100.00; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (\u201cthen\u201d), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (\u201cnow\u201d), that sufficient funds were available or in the process of collection, to the credit of a proper fund, properly appropriated and free from any previous encumbrance; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code \u00a75705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and<\/p>\n

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that it is found and determined that all formal actions of this Board of County Commissioners, County of Paulding, State of Ohio concerning the adoption of this resolution were adopted in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners and of any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were in meetings open to the public in compliance with all legal requirements including Section \u00a7121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT TO THE PAULDING COUNTY HOSPITAL BOARD OF TRUSTEES<\/b><\/p>\n

This 21st day of February, 2018, the appointing authority for the Paulding County Hospital Board of Trustees met with the following members present: Commissioners, Tony Zartman, and Mark Holtsberry; Common Pleas Court Judge Tiffany Beckman; and Probate\/Juvenile Division Judge Michael Wehrkamp.<\/p>\n

A motion was made by Judge Michael Wehrkamp to reappoint Michael Winans to the Paulding County Hospital Board of Trustees for a six (6) year term expiring March 1, 2024. The motion was seconded by Judge Tiffany Beckman.\u00a0 Upon the call for a verbal vote, there were four yea votes.\u00a0 Motion carried.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AWARDING THE BID FOR THE VILLAGE OF ANTWERP PUMP STATION AND THE WASTE WATER TREATMENT PLANT (WWTP) IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (PY 2016 CDBG RESIDENTIAL PUBLIC INFRASTRUCTURE PROGRAM)\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, on November 20, 2017, a bid was received for the Village of Antwerp Pump Station and WWTP Improvements Project; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, after review of the aforementioned proposal, Poggemeyer Design Group has recommended that the project be awarded to E.S. Wagner Company of Oregon, Ohio; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby award the PY 2016 Village of Antwerp Pump Station and WWTP Improvements Project to E.S. Wagner Company in the amount of $700,000.00.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2018 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 134)<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2018 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the County Court Special Projects Fund (Fund 134), to-wit; 134-001-00003\/Co. Court Special Projects \/IDIAM AMOUNT: $7,000.00<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF ENTERING INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH DEFIANCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FOR JUVENILE DETENTION SERVICES<\/b><\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Defiance County is a participant in the NW Ohio Juvenile Detention and Rehabilitation District, which operates the NW Ohio Juvenile Detention Center at Stryker, Ohio, (the \u201cDetention Center\u201d) per R.C. 2151.65, et seq.; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Defiance County has reserved the right to use one (1) bed at such facility in excess of the number of beds it actually needs for the detention of juveniles; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Defiance County and the District are willing to use this one (1) bed to receive and care for juveniles committed to the aforesaid facility from Paulding County; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, because Paulding County does not maintaina juvenile detention facility to provide for the adequate confinement of juveniles, per R.C. 2151.65, it wishes to contract with the District and Defiance County for the admission, custody, care of juveniles at the Detention Center, to which juvenile may be committed from Paulding County\u2019s Juvenile Court; now therefore,<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, For a term beginning on January 1, 2018 and ending on December 31, 2018, the District shall accept from Paulding County and house at the Juvenile Detention Center at Stryker, Ohio, juveniles for whom a bed is available, under the provisions of applicable laws and the terms and conditions of this agreement, and renew annually for up to five (5) additional years, at which time another written agreement shall be negotiated and executed.<\/p>\n

During the term of the agreement Paulding County shall pay directly to Defiance County for one (1) bed from Defiance County\u2019s allocation of juvenile beds at the Juvenile Detention Center at Stryker, Ohio, a sum calculated using the current monthly per-bed rate charged by the District to its participating counties, whether or not such bed is actually occupied. Defiance will issue an invoice to Paulding County for $35,952.50 and payable by February 28, 2018.<\/p>\n

TRAVEL REQUEST<\/p>\n

\u2022 Claudia Fickel,\u00a0 Monthly Meeting, Celina, OH – February 23, 2018<\/p>\n

\u2022 Tony Zartman, AGRIP(Association of Govt Risk Pools), Detroit Airport\u00a0 – March 3-8, 2018<\/p>\n

\u2022 Michael Wehrkamp, Governing Board Meeting, March 9, 2018<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF DESIGNATING A LOSS CONTROL COORDINATOR FOR 2018-2019<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, County Risk Sharing Authority (CORSA) is Paulding County\u2019s property and casualty insurance provider; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Since 2009, CORSA has offered its members an opportunity to reduce costs by participating in and completing its Loss Control Incentive Program (LCIP) and CORSA has encouraged counties to voluntarily participate in the LCIP; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, the reduction\/credit in the following year\u2019s program costs to Counties participating in LCIP based upon the successful implementation of pre-determined loss control initiatives that are defined by CORSA; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Credits are offered for individual items that are successfully completed by the Member.\u00a0 Completion of the detailed items will be documented by the County Loss Control Coordinator and an \u2018audit\u2019 is performed by a CORSA representative prior to credit being awarded; and<\/p>\n

WHEREAS, Paulding County has participated in the LCIP since its inception in 2009, resulting in annual reductions in costs; now, therefore<\/p>\n

BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of County Commissioners does hereby designate and appoint Mr. Don Foltz, Foltz Insurance Agency, Paulding, Ohio, as Paulding County\u2019s Loss Control Coordinator to oversee the County\u2019s loss control program and will be compensated $4,500.00 for the 2018-2019 program year.<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes of Appointments<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n

\u2022 Judges Beckman and Wehrkamp – The Commissioners and the judges met to review applicants and select a Paulding County Hospital Board member (see resolution above).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Claudia Fickel, County Auditor \u2013Ms. Fickel presented the January Sales Tax Revenue report. Sales tax receipts of $158,345.41 were down from December of 2017 by $6643.79 and down from January, 2017, by $29,213.54.\u00a0 Ms. Fickel distributed the General Fund Receipts and Expense reports. General Fund Receipts for January of $279,836.41 were down $9,516.65 from December of 2017 and down $72,155.71 from January 2017. General Fund Expenses for January of $639,927.60 was up from December 2017 by $112,851.39 and down from January 2017 by $158,727.27.\u00a0 The Real Estate and Mobile Home Conveyance fees collected in January totaled $21,060.52, down from December of 2017 and down from January 2017 by $4857.78 and $300.28, respectively. Ms. Fickel has ordered new aerial software to check scan surveys, deeds and to provide consistent and accurate surveys and legal descriptions. The counties financial statements are being reviewed now and Ms. Fickel reported that she has noticed an increase in business in her office.<\/p>\n

\u2022 Don Foltz – The Commissioners appointed Mr. Foltz as the Insurance Loss Control Coordinator for the 2018-2019 program year (see resolution above).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Craig Mescher, Access Engineering, John Moon, Grover Hill Mayor and Sandy Kessler, MVPO all met with the Commissioners to discuss properties in Grover Hill that may qualify for the Community Development Block Grant, Neighborhood Revitalization Program or the Paulding County Land Bank \u2013 Neighborhood Initiative Program (NIP).<\/p>\n

\u2022 Board of Elections Board Members, Dave Cline, Stan Harmon and Linda Weidenhamer met with the Commissioners to discuss making changes to the Board of Elections office and that they were pleased with the new cleaning arrangement at their office. Mr. Cline mentioned the State requiring a remote ballot mailing system. Existing law permits a voter, including a voter with a disability or a military or overseas voter, to apply for and receive a vote by mail ballot from his or her county elections official. The State of Ohio will be supplying grant funding of $16,000 for Paulding County for that project. There is still pending legislation on new voting equipment.<\/p>\n

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Paulding County Commissioners Meeting minutes 6\/22\/16<\/strong><\/p>\n

This 22nd day of June, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk<\/p>\n

ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:<\/b> Warrants documented as 225611 through 225648 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.<\/p>\n

EXECUTIVE SESSION:<\/b><\/p>\n

A motion was made by Mr. Roy Klopfenstein to go into executive session at 8:08 a.m. with the Paulding County Prosecutor to discuss legal matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mark Holtsberry.\u00a0 All members voting yea.<\/p>\n

At 8:34 a.m. all members present agreed to adjourn the executive session and go into regular session.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 078):<\/b><\/p>\n

The Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to make a Supplemental Appropriation:<\/p>\n

FROM: Pay-In #110890<\/p>\n

TO: 078-001-00001\/Infrastructure Projects\/Infrastructure Projects<\/p>\n

AMOUNT:\u00a0 $51,079.54<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF THE SECOND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE RENEWAL OF AN ADDITIONAL ONE-HALF PERCENT SALES TAX:<\/b><\/p>\n

This being the day advertised in the Paulding Progress, a paper of general circulation within the County, for two consecutive weeks, the Board of County Commissioners, Tony Zartman, Roy Klopfenstein, and Mark Holtsberry conducted the Second Public Hearing for the purpose of considering the renewal of an additional one-half percent (\u00bd%) sales tax on all retail sales in addition to the tax imposed by Section \u00a75739.02 of the Ohio Revised Code.<\/p>\n

The Board President, Tony Zartman, declared the Public Hearing opened, and as there were no objections to the tax proposal, the following actions were taken:<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF A RESOLUTION RENEWING AN ADDITIONAL TAX LEVY OF ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT UPON EVERY RETAIL SALE MADE IN PAULDING COUNTY PURSUANT TO SECTION \u00a75739.026 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE AND AN ADDITIONAL USE TAX ON ONE-HALF OF ONE PERCENT UPON THE STORAGE, USE OR OTHER CONSUMPTION IN PAULDING COUNTY OF CERTAIN TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY PURSUANT TO SECTION \u00a75741.023 OF THE OHIO REVISED CODE:<\/b><\/p>\n

AS, Section \u00a75739.026 of the Ohio Revised Code authorizes said Board to levy a tax of one-half of one percent upon every retail sale in Paulding County in addition to the state sales tax levied by Section \u00a75741.021 of the Ohio Revised Code; and Section \u00a75741.023 of the Ohio Revised Code requires said Board to levy a tax of one-half of one percent upon the storage, use or other consumption in Paulding County of certain tangible personal property, if the tax in the preceding paragraph is levied, which tax is in addition to the State use tax levied by Section \u00a75741.021 of the Ohio Revised Code and the one percent County use tax levied pursuant to Section \u00a75741.021; and said Board has given proper notice and conducted two public hearings concerning this resolution as required by Sections \u00a75739.026 and \u00a75741.023 of the Ohio Revised Code; and these taxes detailed above shall be used only to pay the expenses of administering the taxes and to provide additional revenue for the Paulding County General Fund, as authorized by Section \u00a75739.026(A)(3) and \u00a75741.023(A) of the Ohio Revised Code; and said Board unanimously finds that this resolution must be adopted as an emergency measure necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health and safety, due to the current fiscal crisis confronting Paulding County government; now, therefore, that there by and hereby is levied a tax at the rate of one-half of one percent upon every retail sale in Paulding County as detailed above; and there be and hereby is levied a tax at the rate of one-half of one percent upon the storage, use or other consumption of certain tangible personal property in Paulding County, as detailed above; and by said Board that said sales tax and use tax shall become effective on the 1st day of October, 2016, for five (5) years, until 2021, and that the Clerk of this Board shall immediately this date cause a certified copy of this resolution to be delivered to the Ohio Tax Commission by certified mail.<\/p>\n

IN THE MATTER OF ENDORSING THE SHERIFF\u2019S OFFICE ENTERING IN TO AN AGREEMENT FOR DEPUTY SERVICES FOR THE VILLAGE OF HAVILAND:<\/b><\/p>\n

The Village of Haviland has requested the services of a Paulding County Sheriff\u2019s Deputy to patrol the Village; and the Sheriff\u2019s Office has presented an agreement to the Village of Haviland for said requested services; now, therefore the Board of County Commissioners does hereby endorse the Sheriff\u2019s Office entering into an agreement for deputy services in the Village of Haviland, said agreement being on file in the Sheriff\u2019s Office; and be it said agreement will be in effect from August 1, 2016, through July 31, 2017.<\/p>\n

Meeting Notes of Appointments:<\/b><\/p>\n

Ed Bohn<\/i><\/b>, Paulding County EMA \u2013 Mr. Bohn met with the Commissioners to discuss weather conditions and the predicted storms for this area, hitting at around 9:00 p.m..\u00a0 He noted possible winds of up to 70 MPH and heavy rain are in the forecast. The National Weather Service is conducting a webinar at 2:00 p.m. this afternoon. Mr. Bohn noted he has invited a group of key people to attend the webinar.\u00a0 He reported the storm seems to be coming in from the northwest, heading southeast.\u00a0 On other business, Mr. Bohn told the Commissioners he is still working on the EMPG request for reimbursement of payroll for the 4th, 5th. and 6th quarters.\u00a0 His clerk is working on submitting the data in the EMPG format.\u00a0 Mr. Bohn then shared the exercise last week was a success.\u00a0 Ohio EMA deputy director Russell Decker attended the exercise and acknowledged it was done well.\u00a0 Mr. Bohn said attendance was good, stating fire departments from Payne, Antwerp, and Grover Hill; as well as representatives from the Sheriff\u2019s Office and the Engineer\u2019s Office, participated in the exercise.\u00a0 Mr. Bohn sent \u2018thank you\u2019 notes to people and businesses involved in making the exercise a success.\u00a0 He announced he has been working on the Paulding County Continuity of Government (COG) plan, patterning various other counties\u2019 plans.\u00a0 Mr. Bohn noted there will be an audit conducted for grant-purchased equipment.\u00a0 The Commissioners requested a plan, in writing, to maintain emergency communication if the tower would become incapacitated.<\/p>\n

Sheriff Jason Landers <\/i><\/b>\u2013 Sheriff Landers presented a revised FCC license the tower at Fairground Drive.\u00a0 He also requested the Commissioners\u2019 endorsement for an agreement for deputy services for the Village of Haviland (see resolution above).<\/p>\n

Claudia Fickel,<\/i><\/b> County Auditor \u2013 Ms. Fickel presented the County\u2019s 2015 annual financial audit as prepared by Plattenburg Certified Public Accountants.\u00a0 Plattenburg\u2019s only finding was the County not using GAAP.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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