This 5th day of October, 2015, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present: Roy Klopfenstein, Tony Zartman, Mark Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk
ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS: Warrants documented as 219573 through 219640 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING ‘THEN AND NOW’ PURCHASE ORDERS AND PAYMENTS: The Paulding County Auditor has certified the following “Then and Now” purchase order numbers and payments included in the Allowance of Claim on September 30, 2015, Warrant numbered 219539 in the amount of $425.00; and it is certified that both at the time that the contract or order was made (“then”), and at the time that the County Auditor is completing the certification (“now”), 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 pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code §5705.41(D)(1), these purchases must be approved by resolution of the Board of County Commissioners. Now, therefore the Paulding County Commissioners approve the Then and Now Purchase Orders as submitted by the Auditor; and 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 §121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-017): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds: FROM: 001-017-00006/General Fund/Sheriff/Jail Supplies TO: 001-017-00004/General Fund/Sheriff/Communications Wages AMOUNT: $12,125.00
IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENT TO THE TRI-COUNTY ALCOHOL, DRUG ADDICTION, MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES (ADAMHS) BOARD: The Board of County Commissioners does hereby appoint Mike Farmer, 755 North Cherry Street, Paulding, OH 45849, to serve as board member of the Tri-County Alcohol, Drug Addiction, Mental Health Services (ADAMHS) Board, and said term begins this 5th day of October, 2015, and will expire June 30, 2019.
IN THE MATTER OF CREATING A NEW REVENUE LINE ITEM IN FUND 034: The Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create a new revenue line item to accurately track donations made to the DARE Fund (Fund 034): 034-001-10003 DARE/Donations Meeting Notes of Appointments: • Ed Bohn, EMA – Mr. Bohn reminded the Commissioners he will be attending derailment training this week. He noted that CSX is sponsoring the training and the only expense he will incur is travel. Mr. Bohn commented Anita Stechschulte has moved on to her new position with the State EMA. He noted he appreciated her clerical assistance. LEPC funds may be used for office expenses, reimbursing at 50%. Mr. Bohn announced the HazMat manual has been completed. He noted a HazMat training exercise will be scheduled soon. • Claudia Fickel, County Auditor – Ms. Fickel met briefly with the Commissioners to let them know the appraiser has an assistant with her for a week. • Amy Hoffman, Palmer Energy Company – Ms. Palmer introduced Melissa Webne, Energy Analyst. The purpose of their appointment was to announce the start of a new Solar Savings Initiative. Palmer Energy has partnered with the County Commissioners’ Association of Ohio Service Corporation’s (CCAOSC) Energy Committee to study solar energy in an attempt to determine if it can help counties save on electric bills. Ms. Palmer explained that while CCAOSC has, in the past, discouraged counties from entering into solar agreements, several factors have since changed in the market, including declining installation costs, improved technology, and the rising cost of electricity. As a result of these changes, solar costs have been steadily decreasing, making solar more affordable than it was several years ago. Ms. Webne noted the biggest challenge is having a county facility that would meet the acreage requirements. Government legislation, incentives such as tax credits, Renewable Portfolio Standards (RPS), EPA standards/Carbon restriction, etc., all play a large role in the continued push and success of solar power. She noted there is currently a 30% Investment Tax Credit (ITC), set to expire to 10% after December 31, 2106. The Commissioners agreed there is not a down side to learning more about the program. Ms. Webne will review the county facilities and report back to the Commissioners at a later date. • Marsha Yeutter, Senior Center – Ms. Yeutter presented a travel request for the Commissioners’ signatures. She reported the ‘Senior Center on the Road’ at the Van Crest facility in Payne was a success. The second activity is schedule for October 23rd at the Twin Oaks UM Church in Oakwood. Ms. Yeutter noted donations for the Senior Center on the Road program have been generous, allowing participation at no charge. The Senior Center plans to sell funnel cakes at the Payne Days this Saturday. Ms. Yeutter announced she will be stepping down from the Chamber Board; however, she will still be a Chamber member. She also noted she is actively promoting the Senior Center levy to be on the ballot in November. Ms. Yeutter reported their audit will be on October 13th. She noted they provided 455 units of transportation last month and they average 185 meal per day. She is hopeful the levy will pass so the Senior Center will be able to provide services to Paulding County’s senior population. • Becky Suvar, WMEA – Ms. Suvar met with the Commissioners to update them on the status of various recycling locations. She has been diligently contacting various non-profit organizations who will man the recycling pick-ups on Saturday mornings. Ms. Suvar then discussed her budget, noting it needs to be to the Solid Waste District by this Friday.
