This 21st day of March, 2016, the Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with the following members present:
Roy Klopfenstein, Mark Holtsberry, and Nola Ginter, Clerk Absent: Tony Zartman
ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Warrants documented as 223444 through 223535 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.
TRAVEL REQUEST:
Cindy Peters, CEBCO Wellness Meting, Columbus OH – April 22, 2016
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 Claims on March 21, 2016, Warrant numbered 223448 in the amount of $843.44; 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 AUTHORIZING THE PAULDING COUNTY ENGINEER TO ADVERTISE FOR BIDS FOR THE 2016 JOINT TOWNSHIP CHIP SEAL PROJECTS:
The Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize Travis McGarvey, Paulding County Engineer, to advertise in a paper of general circulation within the County for two consecutive weeks for bids for the 2016 Joint Township Chip Seal Projects
IN THE MATTER OF APPOINTMENTS TO THE OHIO PUBLIC WORKS COMMISSION, PAULDING COUNTY SUBCOMMITTEE:
The Board of County Commissioners does hereby appoint and reappoint the following to the Ohio Public Works Commission, Paulding County Subcommittee, in their respective classifications effective July 1, 2015; to-wit:
Health Department – Mr. Bill Edwards, 101 W. Perry Street, Paulding, OH, 45879, Phone: 419-399-3921, Paulding County Sanitarian; County Representative – Mr. Tony Zartman, 115 N. Williams Street, Room B-1, Paulding, OH, 45879, Phone: 419-399-8215, Paulding County Commissioner; Village Representative – Mr. Richard Bowers, P O Box 114, Haviland OH 45851, Phone: 419-622-3017, Village Mayor; Township Representative: – Mr. Jay Dangler, 9391 Rd 98, Paulding, OH, 45879, Phone: 419-399-2688, Crane Township Trustee
The Board of County Commissioners does hereby appoint:
Other Voting Representative – Mr. Travis McGarvey, 801 West Wayne Street, Paulding, OH, 45879, Chairman of County Subcommittee, Phone: 419-399-2366, Paulding County Engineer
Meeting Notes of Appointments:
• Brian Shuherk, Solid Ground – Mr. Shuherk presented plans for phase two of the Courthouse landscaping project. He had samples of stone and edging for the Commissioners’ review. The second phase concentrates on the area outside the sidewalk that surrounds the Courthouse. Mr. Shuherk had ideas on enhancing the Veterans’ memorial and the flag pole area. He also recommended privacy panels be inserted into the chain link fencing around the chiller at the northeast side of the Courthouse. Mr. Shuherk noted in lieu of the mild weather conditions, he will no doubt be able to get an early start on the project. The Commissioners reported they have had several positive comments on the work Solid Ground has done.
• Travis McGarvey, County Engineer – Mr. McGarvey announced a meeting hosted by ODOT regarding US 24 and the overpasses they are proposing. The meeting will be held at the Defiance EMA office, 22491 Mills Street, on April 4 from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ODOT plans to close seven access roads and build 2 overpasses.
• Claudia Fickel, County Auditor – Ms. Fickel presented financial reports for the Commissioners’ review. Sales tax revenue was $500,816.01 for the first quarter of 2016. This figure is up 2.54% when compared to the first quarter of 2015 and is up $37,580.44 from the four-year average (2012 – 2015) for the same time frame. General Fund Receipts were $1,303,351.68 for the month of February 2016, up from February 2015 by $25,906.16 and up from the four year average by $165,283.09. General Fund Expenses were down from February 2015 by $31,846.08; however, up from the four year average by $34,098.29. Ms. Fickel also included a Conveyance Fees report for February, 2016. Conveyance fees collected were down $1,421.20 from 2015; however, up $582.28 from the four year average. Ms. Fickel reported single dog tag sales were down by 25 from 2015; but, kennel tags were up by 10. She announced her office will be accepting homestead applications until June 6, 2016. Ms. Fickel also presented an engagement letter from Plattenburg CPA for the audit. The Commissioners also reviewed a Moody’s update.
