There were several interesting topics at this meeting. File 6 had Jane Lightner in to get approval for the Bridges Bikes & Blues event scheduled for June 15 and proposed again for the Courthouse plaza. This has been a 2 – 1 vote in favor the last two years with David Wesler voting against. Today he again cites the previous opposition to that location by the Prosecutor, Sheriff and CORSA. While this is a great event and one that will hopefully grow there is concern that at some point someone is going to have an accident after the event and file a lawsuit against the county. It is a legitimate concern and one that should also be taken into account if there is any attempt to move the event to the Preble County Historical Society.  The creation of the event was touted not only for the positive economic impact on downtown Eaton but also as an example of justification for the raising of the taxes on lodging to 13% for use in promotion.  It has been a plus for businesses in downtown Eaton and an alternate location in the city needs to be found if the vote removes the courthouse as an option.  Minus that, any attempt to move it to the Historical Society would find the non-profit attempting to draw customers from taxpaying businesses which should not be encouraged.

File 7 has the Zoning update discussed previously moving along with public hearings scheduled for January 23 & 30. While most of the resolutions mentioned seem justified there was a question by Denise Robertson on the justification for doubling some of the fees. No justification was offered other than to talk to Chad who was not present. The doubling of the fee based on administrative cost needs explained or opposed by the public.

File 8 had Bill Braddish in to discuss Electric Aggregation. Last November Jackson Township joined three other townships and New Paris that had approved it previously.  My view is that every township, village and the City of Eaton need to pass this sooner rather than later.  Those that don’t are doing a disservice to their constituents as the power of a larger entity with more customers always has better leverage than the individual who has by the accounts expressed here been paying too much.  This is also an economic development issue by way of lowering the cost to the consumer and giving them more disposable income to positively impact local sales taxes. If your local government entity has not passed this then get on your elected officials cases and have them get moving.  I also would like to see some clarification on the availability for small businesses.  I have had people stop in offering in the range of the 5.2 cents per kilowatt hour with no “demand”.  I spoke with a DPL Energy person a couple weeks ago and we not only have demand but he offered 6.5 cents per kilowatt hour.  If the county stands as a whole the electric costs to everyone should be lowered.

 

Preble County Commissioners

January 16, 2013

Three Commissioners in attendance

File 1

I. OPEN MEETING

II. CALL OF ROLL

III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

IV. PRAYER

V. PUBLIC COMMENTS

VI. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS

NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING THE VOUCHERS AS SUBMITTED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR ON JANUARY 18, 2012.

5.02 minute mark on cd  

5.02 minutes – 51.15 MB

File 2

9:00 A.M. – CHARLIE BIGGS – COUNTY WIDE MITIGATION PLAN PRESENTATION

Saved $20, 000 – $30,000 by writing it in house. Project took over a year.

Number of farms in Preble County decreased but increased in size.

Extended discussion on the plan. COUNTY WIDE MITIGATION PLAN

26.5 Minute mark     Discussion on Camden flood zone.

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36.29 minutes – 8.35 MB

File 3

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

A. NOTE RECEIPT OF RES. #84-13-159

RE: MORAL OBLIGATION – VARIOUS DEPTS.

B. NOTE RECEIPT OF RES. #85-13-159

RE: SUPPLE. APPROP – CSEA ($26,000.00); SHELTER FOR VICTIMS ($385.00)

C. NOTE RECEIPT OF RES. #86-13-159

RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW FUND – CALIFORNIA SCHOOL RD. & MONEBRAKE RD. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

D. NOTE RECEIPT OF RES. #87-13-159

RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW FUND – BARNETTS MILL RD. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

E. NOTE RECEIPT OF RES. #88-13-159

RE: ESTABLISHMENT OF A NEW FUND – CONCORD-FAIRHAVEN RD. BRIDGE REPLACEMENT

F. NOTE RECEIPT OF RES. #93-13-159

RE: MORAL OBLIGATION – VARIOUS DEPTS.

CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS

A. NOTE RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM THE COUNTY COMMISSION CLERK

RE: FY13 COUNTY DEPARTMENT INVENTORIES

B. NOTE RECEIPT OF A REPORT FROM JOB & FAMILY SVS.

RE: CSEA DEPOSITORY ACCOUNT BANK RECONCILIATION FOR DEC 2012

APPOINTMENTS

A. NOTE RECEIPT OF A COURT ENTRY FROM PROBATE COURT

RE: RE-APPOINTMENT OF J. STEPHEN SIMMONS TO PREBLE CO. PARK DISTRICT – took the place of Dr. Ulrich.

AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS

A. NOTE RECEIPT OF (3) EXECUTED AGREEMENTS

RE: LPA FEDERAL LOCAL-LET PROJECT AGREEMENTS W/ ODOT – BARNETTS MILL ROAD DESIGN BUILD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ($1,106,280.00); CALIFORNIA SCHOOL ROAD & MONEBRAKE ROAD DESIGN BUILD BRIDGE REPLACEMENTS ($1,153,600.00); CONCORD-FAIRHAVEN ROAD DESIGN BUILD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT ($632,480.00) – ENGINEER

B. NOTE RECIEPT OF AND CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AMENDMENT

RE: AMENDMENT URINALYSIS SCREENS FOR CHILD SVS. REFERRALS AGREEMENT W/ DARKE CO. RECOVERY SERVICES, DBA MARIE DWYER RECOVERY CENTER AGREEMENT – EXTEND 1-YR. – $8,000.00 – JFS

TRAVEL

NOTE RECEIPT OF & APPROVE THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL REQUESTS:

A. RES. #89-13-159 – DENISE ROBERTSON – COMMISSION – Commissioners training seminar February 10 – 12 Cost not to exceed $408

B. RES. #90-13-159 – SHAWNDA COMBS – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NO COST TO THE COUNTY

C. RES. #91-13-159 – CHRIS WASHINGTON – CERT. OF TITLE Cost not to exceed $90

D. RES. #92-13-159 – TERRY PENDERGRAFT – VETERAN SERVICES – May 30 – June 10  Cost not to exceed $2,930

51.5 Minute mark  Dave Wesler – Ok Connie do you have anything else?

Three more travel requests, all under $50.

Resolution 97 – Moral obligations  

What should do when missed dose or not able to recollect the previous dose, ensure a gap of 24 hours and then consume order levitra the medicine at the required period of time.Possible type of side-effectsThere might be experiencing of mild and short term side-effects such as headache, vomiting, dizziness, nasal congestion and fatigue post the course completion.
Resolution 98 – Court computerization – OptiVise

Change order #1 West Alexandria – approved by signing. Completion date now April 30, 2013.

Resolution 99 – Authorizes Connie to sign vouchers on Friday for the entire year of 2013.

Letter of award from Youth Services grant funding for 2013 Juvenile court.

59 minute mark on cd  

17.33 minutes – 4.01 MB

File 4

10:00 A.M. – BUDGET COMMISSION – MONTHLY MEETING

Marty Votel & Mindy Robbins – Mindy's birthday.

View Mindy's report posted below:

1 hr. 5.5 Minute mark   Mindy – we received less in 2012 than 2011 by 6.56%. LGF down by 28.85%…Conveyances up 42% Listen to the audio file.

 

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22.30 minutes – 4.69MB

File 5

Connie – I think Randy Gilbert was in Monday and informed us that the Co-Gen agreement would be forthcoming. It is down at the Prosecutor's office right now.  Gas to Energy to create electricity from landfill methane. This has been an issue for some time.   

1 hr.  22.5 Minute mark   Cost in the $2 million range but as I recall this will be on Co-Gen. Confirmed on audio.

1 hr. 26 minute mark on cd  

6.3 minutes – 1.48 MB

File 6

10:30 A.M. – JANE LIGHTNER – PCHS EVENT

This pertains to the Bridges Bikes & Blues event. Request for use of the Courthouse plaza. June 15, 2013. End music & beer garden at 11:00 p.m. and then 2 hours for clean-up. Event would start at noon.

Listen to the audio file.

1 hr.  32 Minute mark    Dave on his voting against it and reasons for his vote. Mentions Sheriff, Prosecutor and CORSA recommending against it. Both Dave & Denise bring up valid concerns and frankly if CORSA was against the event being on courthouse grounds it is surprising that Chris Day voted for it. It was an election year. CORSA is the organization that Chris Day took the trip to California with last year as an officer.

Jane Lightner – Temporary permits only for non-profits. Jane mentions need to know for advertising purposes.

1 hr. 41.25 minute mark on cd  

15.15 minutes – 3.49 MB

File 7

Connie on zoning amendments being proposed.

Dean Petry in Chamber.

1 hr.  47 Minute mark   Katie Worthington in to discuss changes to Zoning mentioned on Monday.

801.2c is the 40 acre rule – Special use provision.

Variances for set-backs.

1 hr.  51.75 Minute mark   Doubling of fees for zoning variances. Claim of extra costs – no explanation on what those are. Fees previously changed in 2006. Question from Denise Robertson on costs as they were not clarified.

Dave moves right into approve the resolutions.

Resolution 80 passes.

Resolution 81 passes.

Resolution 82 passes.

Resolution 83 passes. fee schedule.

January 23 & 30 – public input. If adopted it would take effect April 1.

1 hr. 58.5 minute mark on cd  

17.15 minutes – 3.94 MB

File 8

BILL BRADISH – ELECTRIC AGGREGATION – JACKSON TOWNSHIP

Mike Hans & Dean Petry Trustees from Jackson Township. Rod Creech Trustee from Twin Township.

It is my view that the whole county should pass this. Please listen to the file.  

1 hr.  59.75 Minute mark   David Wesler explains history of process for Denise.

Four townships have passed this.

2 hr.  9.25 Minute mark    DPL Energy at expected 5.2 – 5.5 per kilowatt hour recommended for Jackson Township.

Opt-in program being considered by CCAO.

RECESS FOR LUNCH

2 hr. 27.25 minute mark on cd  

28.46 minutes – 6.58MB

File 9

RANDY GILBERT – SANITARY FACILITIES MANAGER POSITION

EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS EMPLOYMENT OF A COUNTY EMPLOYEE

Exit no action taken.

Randy instructed to make an offer to an individual.

ADJOURN

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