This 16th day of November, 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 220462 through 220623 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.
TRAVEL REQUEST: • Tiffany Beckman, OCPJA 2015 Winter Conference, Dublin OH – December 2-4, 2015 • Tiffany Beckman, Civil Court Seminar, Perrysburg OH – November 20, 2015
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 November 16, 2015, Warrant numbered 220379 in the amount of $1,044.59; 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; an 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 CREATING NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEMS IN FUND 001-017: The Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to create new expense line items to accurately track insurance costs for the Sheriff’s Office: 001-017-00024 Insurance, Emp., Sheriff; 001-017-00025 Insurance, Emp., Jail; 001-017-00026 Insurance, Emp., Comm
IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-002): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize and direct the County Auditor to make a Supplemental Appropriation: FROM: Pay-In #108228 -108232, 108247, 108308, 108364 TO: 001-002-00018/General Fund/Auditor/Auditor Sales Expenses AMOUNT: $11,000.00
IN THE MATTER OF A SUPPLEMENTAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-015): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize and direct the County Auditor to make a Supplemental Appropriation: FROM: Pay-In #108447 TO: 001-015-00004/General Fund/Election Board/Equipment AMOUNT: $20,085.74
IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 009): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2015 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the Engineer-Gas Tax Fund (Fund 009): 009-001-00008/Engineer-Gas Tax/Equipment AMOUNT: $4,547.20
IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 079): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2015 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Fund (Fund 079): 079-001-00001/EMA/Personnel AMOUNT: $3,607.52
IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 254): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2015 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the Professional Training Fund (Fund 254): 254-001-00005/Professional Training//Miscellaneous AMOUNT: $141.71
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-016): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds: FROM: 001-001-00003/General Fund/Commissioners/Supplies TO: 001-016-00004/General Fund/Commissioners’ Buildings & Grounds/Supplies AMOUNT: $400.00
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 003): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the Health Department Fund (Fund 003): FROM: 003-001-00007/Health Department/PERS TO: 003-001-00002/Health Department/Supplies AMOUNT: $3,500.00
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 003): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the Health Department Fund (Fund 003): FROM: 003-001-00008/Health Department/Workers’ Comp TO: 003-001-00002/Health Department/Supplies AMOUNT: $582.43
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 041): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the WIC Fund (Fund 041): FROM: 041-001-20164/WIC/Postage TO: 041-001-20163/WIC/Travel AMOUNT: $500.00
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 079): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Fund (Fund 079): FROM: 079-001-00009/EMA/Workers’ Comp TO: 079-001-00008/EMA/PERS AMOUNT: $333.75
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 079): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Fund (Fund 079): FROM: 079-001-00016/EMA/Insurance TO: 079-001-00008/EMA/PERS AMOUNT: $316.25
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 079): The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the Emergency Management Agency (EMA) Fund (Fund 079): FROM: 079-001-00016/EMA/Insurance TO: 079-001-00010/EMA/Medicare AMOUNT: $60.00
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2015 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 254) The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2015 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds in the Professional Training Fund (Fund 254): FROM: 254-001-00001/Professional Training/Instructor Costs TO: 254-001-00005/Professional Training/Miscellaneous AMOUNT: $1,000.00
IN THE MATTER OF DISPOSAL OF UNNEEDED, OBSOLETE, OR UNFIT PERSONAL PROPERTY: The Paulding County Sheriff’s Office owns a vehicle that is no longer fit for the use for which it was acquired; and the fair market value of said vehicle is, in the opinion of the Board, two thousand five hundred dollars ($2,500.00) or less. Now, therefore the Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize the Paulding County Sheriff to sell privately or trade in the following vehicle: 2006 Ford Crown Victoria VIN# 2FAFP71W36X148015
IN THE MATTER OF APPROVING THE PAULDING COUNTY HOSPITAL 2016 OPERATING AND CAPITAL BUDGET: Pursuant to Section §339.06(3) of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board of County Commissioners have reviewed and does hereby approve the Paulding County Hospital 2016 Operating and Capital Budget for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2016, through December 31, 2016.
EXECUTIVE SESSION: A motion was made by Mr. Tony Zartman to go into executive session at 1:44 p.m. with Cindy Torpa, Sarah Noggle, and Mike Schweinsberg to discuss personnel matters. The motion was seconded by Mr. Mark Holtsberry. All members voting yea.At 2:49 p.m., all members present agreed to adjourn the executive session and go into regular session.
Meeting Notes of Appointments: • Randy Ruge and Rob Goshia, Paulding County Hospital – Mr. Goshia presented the Paulding County Hospital’s 2016 budget for the Commissioners’ review. He reviewed the report, highlighting various areas of interest. Mr. Ruge emphasized the various outpatient services the hospital offers to the community. He also reported the allergy clinic has opted to pull out due to lack of patients. Mr. Ruge reported a nation-wide shortage in physicians and nurses. He noted that while attempting to adequately staff the hospital, wages must increase to stay competitive with other facilities. Referring to the budget, Mr. Ruge noted the chiller and remodeling the medical wing hallway are two big expense items for 2016. He also noted Paulding County Hospital employees complete surveys annually. The management values the input from their employees. • Tim Bakle – Mr. Bakle met briefly with the Commissioners to discuss the tillable land at the old County Home. • Sarah Noggle, Mike Schweinsberg, Cindy Torpa (OSU extension office) – Ms. Noggle thanked the Commissioners for their involvement in supporting their levy this fall. Mr. Schweinsberg noted several program expansions he would like to pursue. Both were excited about the positive outcome of the levy.
