This meeting has another 2 – 1 commission endorsement for pay rate adjustments (pay raises) from Judge Dues with Chris Day & Dave Wesler voting in favor and Denise Robertson voting against.  My view is that Day & Wesler given past comments on careful spending should have voted “no” along with Commissioner Robertson. The Judge can then court order the raises and the commission would be forced to comply. If the Judge wants his employees to have pay raises then let him order the raises. The reason for the commission to vote “no” is the potential morale issue of General Fund & other county employees who may not be getting pay raises as well as the upcoming FOP union negotiations in 2014. Day and Wesler have undermined a hold the line on expenses attitude with their votes. The obvious question from other county employees if they don’t get pay raises is why did Day & Wesler vote for pay increases for some but not all?  I am also going to call Public Relations Bull Shit on the meeting held Monday regarding Indirect Cost Billing as a waste of time given Day & Wesler’s lack of political common sense. Why should any department work with them if their employees are not granted pay raises when Day & Wesler voted for pay rate adjustments for others?  The votes from Day & Wesler should be seen from all other departments as a green light on pay raises. All other departments should now come to the commission wanting similar pay rate adjustments. Why them and not you?  Let the public hold them accountable for their votes at the next election.

Preble County Commissioners

November 6, 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 MINUTES

NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING THE JOURNALIZATION & NOTE RECEIPT OF THE CD RECORDATION BOTH AS THE OFFICIAL MINUTES FOR THE NOVEMBER 4, 2013 REGULAR SESSION MEETING.

3.42 minutes – 870 KB

File 2

ENGINEER’S OFFICE MONTHLY UPDATE

Listen to the audio.

An old bridge going to Historical Society and Kyle was able to get 80% funding that will reduce the amount of fund raising required.

Preble will be getting four free bridges from recently announced State program.

December 4, 9:00 a.m. meeting on winter preparedness at ESC for villages and trustees.

137 bridges in Preble County fall into the category of structurally deficient or functionally obsolete.

13 minute mark on cd  

9.19 minutes – 2.13 MB

File 3

FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS

A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #615-13-163

RE: AUTH. PAYMENT – CHILD. SVS. ($11,525.00; $69,892.85; $93,288.28); SHERIFF ($1,107.50)

B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #616-13-163

RE: SUPPLE. APPROPRIATION – DRETAC TREASURER ($3,000.00)

C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #617-13-163

RE: TRANSFER – VARIOUS DEPTS.

CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS

A. NOTE RECEIPT OF (5) LETTERS FROM JUDGE DUES

RE: PAY RATE ADJUSTMENTS FOR MICHELLE DAVIS – $2.50 per hr. raise $23.63 per hour, JODY BETSCHER $1 per hr. raise to $15.32 , CINDY LEE $1 per hr. raise to $14.90 , KRISTA BURLESON $1 per hr. raise to $14.76& BRANDI CHRISTENSEN $1.10 per hr. raise to $10.10– JUV. TASC

Commissioner Robertson – Judge Dues has sent down this is the third set of pay increases. Are these the same people or is this new? I mean I have never heard of anyone getting three pay increases in a year.

Connie – They are different.

Vote is 2 – 1 with Commissioner Robertson against. My view is that the other two commissioners (Day & Wesler) should have voted no along with Commissioner Robertson. The Judge can then court order the raises and the commission would be forced to comply. The reason for the commission to vote no is the potential morale issue of General Fund employees who may not be getting pay raises as well as the upcoming FOP union negotiations in 2014. Day and Wesler have undermined a hold the expense line attitude and essentially made that meeting held Monday on Indirect Cost billing a waste of time.

APPOINTMENTS

A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #614-13-163

RE: RE-APPT. OF ART SMITH TO THE PREBLE CO. PLANNING COMMISSION Three year term.

AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS

A. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AMENDMENT

RE: AMENDMENT TO THE TRANSPORTATION SVS. AGREEMENT W/ THE PREBLE CO. COUNCIL ON AGING – AMEND THE PER MILE RATE – JFS

B. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING (2) CONTRACTS

RE: CASE MANAGEMENT & ASSESSMENT SVS. CONTRACT W/ ALVIN BLOOMER – NOT TO EXCEED $20,675.00; CASE MANAGEMENT & ASSESSMENT SVS. CONTRACT W/ KASSIE PROFFITT – NOT TO EXCEED $20,675.00 – JUV. TASC

22 Minute mark   Short discussion on hiring people with grant money and then the money running out and the county having to pay people who were hired. Refers to above 2-1 vote.

TRAVEL

NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL REQUESTS:

A. RES. # 618-13-163 – CHRIS WASHINGTON – CERT. OF TITLE Cost to exceed $176

B. RES. # 619-13-163 – ALICE FLORA – SPECIAL PROJECTS – CT. TRAINING Cost to exceed $64.80

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24.5 minute mark on cd  

11.31 minutes – 2.63 MB

File 4

PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING CASE #1350 – LARRY & DIANA CRYE

ZONING CASE #1351– CYNTHIA KESSLER

ZONING CASE #1353 – RICHARD JORDAN & BRAD & JILL EALES

51.25 Minute mark   ZONING CASES #1355 & 1356 – PREBLE CO. COMMISSIONERS

#1355 Need for three instead of four for a quorum.

1356 – Use name of – Preble County Zoning Resolution

Discussion on ip address.

56.5 minute mark on cd  

32 minutes – 7.32 MB

File 5

WIFI access discussion.

Commission discussion on Moving Ohio Forward projects also going on. Expense breakdown.

1 hr. 5 Minute mark   Wellness grant of $5000 + another possible $2,500. mentioned.

1 hr. 8 Minute mark   Note receipt of a letter regarding landfill. EPA Deficiency letter and response.

RECESS

1 hr. 13 minute mark on cd  

16.3 minutes – 3.77 MB

File 6

CVB QUARTERLY MEETING

1 hr. 14 Minute mark   Meeting starts.

Jean Bussell presents.

Received a letter from the IRS saying they would not grant a 501C3 but did grant a 501C6.

Amended bylaws to reflect.

Developing a video with Preble County Development Partnership and Chamber of Commerce.

Directors and officers insurance.

1 hr. 19 Minute mark   Jane Lightner will continue on a marketing committee but not on CVB board. Jane spends a lot of time on the Historical Society. Jean reported that they are looking for another person from the Historical Society to serve on the CVB board. Jeff Sewert is also Historical Society member but is on the CVB board as the Lewisburg Chamber rep. Jean also is with the Historical Society but reports that she would rather not be their official rep.

1 hr. 21.5 Minute mark   Report on Bed taxes.

1 hr. 24.5 Minute mark   Register Herald has agreed to do another visitors guide with them next year.

1 hr. 28.25 Minute mark   Five vacancies on CVB board.

Required by bylaws to meet eight times a year. Probably no December meeting.

1 hr. 32 Minute mark   Dave mentions engaging Ag Society.

1 hr. 36.5 minute mark on cd  

23.3 minutes – 5.38 MB

File 7

Commissioner Robertson visited Bruce Elementary School last week and spoke on the Bill of Rights.

Short discussion on Moving Ohio Forward and the 31st house which may be the final if no more money is allocated.

Charity Ball check presentation discussion.

1 hr. 44.5 minute mark on cd  

8 minutes – 1.83 MB

File 8

KATIE WORTHINGTON – ZONING RESOLUTION AMENDMENTS

Not Reviewed. Listen to the audio.

Authorize the signing of vouchers on Friday.

ADJOURN

2 hr. 6.75 minute mark on cd  

22.21 minutes – 5.11 MB