This meeting has the commission again singing the praises of Shawnda Combs the Preble County Economic Director. Their praise is based on articles that appeared in the Pal Item and Register Herald.  The articles were on the recent retention in the county of Teamwork Manufacturing.  I think everyone is glad the company stayed in Preble County.  Both articles were the result of a press release written by Shawnda. The surprise would be if they were not complimentary of the writer in this case Shawnda. The article that appeared in the March 28, 2012, Register Herald was a verbatim copy of Shawnda’s press release.

That conversation transitioned into a short conversation on the recent hiring of Christy Millhouse as the new OSU Extension official agent for 4H. The commissioners who have professed a commitment to 4H for several years were peeved that even though she had started on the job that very week she had failed to come see them as a first “exercise” of business.  I was left wondering if it was more important that she do the job she was hired for or kiss the commission butt. I am sure we can all expect a photo-op in the near future. This issue reminds me of the commission withholding almost $10,000 in cell tower rental from the Fairgrounds until they can submit a needed project. The need is more about commission photo-ops and a public relation story than about the Fair Board committee trying to keep pace with needed maintenance.

Preble County Commissioners

April 4, 2012

Three Commissioners in attendance

File 1

I. OPEN MEETING

II. CALL OF ROLL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. PRAYER

V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING THE JOURNALIZATION & NOTE RECEIPT OF THE CD RECORDATION BOTH AS THE OFFICIAL MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 2ND REGULAR SESSION MEETING

VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS

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File 2

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #259-12-155

RE: AUTH. PAYMENT – SHERIFF’S ROTARY – GASPER TWP ($266.84)

B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #260-12-155

RE: MORAL OBLIGATION – JUVENILE COURT

CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS

A. NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING A PERSONNEL ACTION

RE: RETIREMENT OF CLAUDIA MILLER – JOB & FAMILY SVS. 18 years service

B. NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A LEGAL AD

RE: PUBLIC HEARING #2 – CDBG FUNDS

C. NOTE RECEIPT OF A CERTIFICATE AS A COMPETITIVE RETAIL ELECTRIC SERVICE PROVIDER FROM PUCO

RE: GOVERNMENTAL AGGREGATION

D. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING A PERSONNEL ACTION

RE: RESIGNATION OF LESLIE BASSLER – JOB & FAMILY SVS.

AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS

A. NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AGREEMENT

RE: TECHNICAL SUPPORT SERVICES AGREEMENT W/ TOTAL ID SYSTEMS – $1,185.00 – CONCEALED HANDGUN

B. NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AMENDMENT

RE: AMENDMENT NO. 5 TO MONITORED SERVICE AGREEMENT W/ BI INC. – $500.00 – JUVENILE COURT

TRAVEL REQUESTS

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NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL REQUESTS

A. RES. #261-12-155 – KIM KELLER & FRAN CLARK – FY11 CDBG Cost not to exceed $120

B. RES. #262-12-155 – MAGISTRATE OVERMYER – JUVENILE COURT  Cost not to exceed $120

C. RES. #263-12-155 – MICHELLE SHAFER & HEATHER MORTON – JUVENILE COURT  Cost not to exceed $358

D. RES. #264-12-155 – JUDGE ABRUZZO – SPECIAL PROJECTS CT. TRAINING Cost not to exceed $112

Note receipt of Camden lawsuit.

13.5 Minute mark   Egg drop from helicopter at soccer fields — Saturday at 2:30.

Special Olympics – May 5, at Twin Valley South. Parade at 8:45.

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File 3

Friday legislative breakfast at SILFEX.

17.5 Minute mark   Commissioner Wesler mentions Pal Item article on Shawnda Combs and Economic Development. The Pal Item and Register Herald articles are based on a press release written by Shawnda. So David it is not a surprise that it is flattering to her.

18.5 Minute mark   Commissioner Day – Is it my understanding that they have hired a person for extension?

Christy Millhouse new OSU Extension 4H person.

Discussion on subject.

19.5 Minute mark  Commissioner Wesler – To bad her first exercise wasn't coming over here to here from us.

Commissioner Day – Yeah ahh that's … first order of business is to at least bring a new employee over to meet. So I am a little disappointed.

I think the question should be; Was she hired to do a job and handle 4H or hired to kiss your butts?

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File 4

PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING CASE #1303 – JOANN JONES

27 Minute mark  Meeting begins.

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File 5

Connie – Did you have a meeting last night? You had a lot of people there?

Chad – Goose Creek was on there. It got tabled.

40 – 45 minutes discussing.

Apparent frustration.

ADJOURN

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