This 11th day of April, 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
ALLOWANCE OF CLAIMS:
Warrants documented as 223868 through 223927 for County Bills were approved and certified to the County Auditor for payment.
IN THE MATTER OF AMENDING THE 2016 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 009):
That the Board of County Commissioners does hereby direct the County Auditor to amend the 2016 Annual Appropriation by appropriating the following in the Engineer-Gas Tax Fund (009), to-wit; 009-001-00008/Engineer-GasTax/Equipment; AMOUNT: $170,857.00
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2016 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 001-015):
The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2016 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds; to-wit; FROM: 001-015-00003/General Fund/Election Board/Supplies; TO: 001-015-00004/General Fund/Election Board/Equipment; AMOUNT: $1,295.84
IN THE MATTER OF AUTHORIZING THE PAULDING COUNTY EMA DIRECTOR TO SUBMIT A MITIGATION PLAN ON BEHALF OF PAULDING COUNTY:
The Paulding County EMA Mitigation Plan is ready for submittal; now, therefore
The Board of County Commissioners does hereby authorize Edward Bohn, Paulding County EMA Director, to submit and sign all the documents on behalf of the County of Paulding and the Paulding County EMA.
IN THE MATTER OF MODIFYING THE 2016 ANNUAL APPROPRIATION (FUND 021):
The Board of County Commissioners does hereby modify the 2016 Annual Appropriation and hereby directs the Paulding County Auditor to transfer funds to Unclaimed Monies Fund (Fund 021):
001-008-00007/General Fund/Court of Common Pleas/Jurors’ Fees, 219377, $15.00; 035-001-00001/Township Gas Expense, 215795, $2,238.44: 001-031-00013/General Fund/Coroner, 216234, $15.00; 001-015-00007/General Fund/Election board/Other Expenses, 216194, $32.60; 001-014-00006/General Fund/County Court/Jurors’ Fees, 219157, $15.00; 001-024-00008/General Fund/Soldiers’ Relief/Transportation, 219603, $ 25.00; 001-031-00013/General Fund/Commissioners’ Misc/Trial Expenses, 216218, $15.00; 136-001-00001/Co Court Probation Ser/Other Expenses, 213764, $ 240.00; 029-001-00002/Trailer Tax 2nd Half, 217083, $29.29; 001-031-00013/General Fund/Commissioners’ Misc/Trial Expenses, 216235, $15.00; 014-001-00005/Board of DD/Contracts/Services, 219174, $1,725.17; 014-001-00012/Board of DD/Donations/Bequests, 214054, $500.00; 001-031-00013/General Fund/Commissioners’ Misc/Trial Expenses, 216242, $15.00; 001-014-00006/General Fund/County Court/Jurors’ Fees, 214131, $15.00; 001-008-00007/General Fund/Court of Common Pleas/Jurors’ Fees, 214110,$15.00; 003-001-00009/Health Department/Other Expenses, 220910, $80.00
TO: 021-001-99999/Unclaimed Monies/Unclaimed Monies, $4,990.50
Meeting Notes of Appointments:
• Judge Tiffany Beckman, Sheriff Jason Landers, Prosecutor Joe Burkard, Ed Bohn (EMA Director) – The second meeting to discuss Courthouse security occurred in the Commissioners’ Office. Sheriff Landers shared his thoughts and ideas on how to make the Courthouse more secure. He presented information and a quote for a metal detector to be placed at one entrance of the Courthouse. Mr. Landers also emphasized there should be two deputies to cover the building during operational hours. He also noted he is considering all entrances to determine which one will be the most conducive for the general public, as well as for employees. All in attendance agreed better security measures for the Courthouse are essential for the safety of employees and the people who do business at the Courthouse.
• Ed Bohn, EMA Director – Mr. Bohn presented the mitigation plan for the Commissioners approval. The Commissioners authorized Mr. Bohn to sign all paperwork related to the mitigation plan (see resolution above). He also reported he found a company that will pick up the containers of mercury he needs to dispose of.
• Sarah Noggle, Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources; and Michael Schweinsberg, Extension Educator, 4-H Youth Development – Ms Noggle presented the Agriculture and Nature Resources 1st quarter, 2016, report. She reported several attended the Certified Livestock Manager Credit meetings. February’s topic was Pork Industry Swine Audit. Twenty-three attended. March’s topic was Ohio Nutrient Management Record Keeping System (taught by Ms. Noggle), focusing on manure spreading regulations. Paulding County hosted its annual Agronomy Day in January. Over twenty-five vendor booths were exhibited, with over 75 in attendance. Ms. Noggle noted next year she will offer the pesticide recertification at this event. Ms. Noggle reported she taught four area FACT (Fertilizer Applicator Certification Training). Farmers and commercial applicators of fertilizer to be certified by September 2017. Ms. Noggle also noted 47 farmers recertified their private pesticide applicators’ license by attending an OSU Extension Paulding County training session. This year’s program reached 51,780 acres of cropland. Ms. Noggle reported fielding over 183 phone calls, emails, meetings, and/or personal visits during the first quarter, 2016. She also noted many speaking engagements she presented during January, February, and March. Ms. Noggle also hosted a Nutrient Solutions from the Farm Event, with a variety of speakers from various entities. She noted over 80 farms attended this event funded by the Ohio Environmental Council.
• Mr. Schweinsberg then reported on 4-H Development in Paulding County. He announced 364 members from 219 families, an increase of 24 members and 10 families from 2015. Paulding County has 43 certified volunteers assisting with 13 4-H clubs and the Jr. Master Gardner Program. Mr. Schweinsberg also reported a new 4-H club, County Clickers, has stared in Cecil. He commented counselors are training and planning for 4-H camp. The 2016 theme is ‘4-H Camp Palmer: It’s Dino-mite!’ The focus being on dinosaurs. Mr. Schweinsberg continues to participate in Jr. and Sr. Fair Boards’ monthly meetings. He also announced he applied for and received a $3,800.00 grant from the Ohio 4-H Foundation. He purchased 6 Lego EV3 Robotic Kits. The kits will be used in area schools and will be made available to youth taking robotics projects on April 21. Mr. Schweinsberg noted he keeps active in the local schools. One of the projects he works on is the ChickQuest in third and first grade classrooms. He also publishes the 4-H calendar, distributing it to all advisors and families; the 4-H Family Handbook; and the Clover Connection (a bi-monthly newsletter sent to all 4-H families in Paulding County).
