Let the obituary read that Goose Creek died May 14, 2012. Listen to File 10 & 11 for the official discussion. The commission voted 2 – 0 to pull the zoning overlay application from the Rural Zoning Board. The video of the zoning board’s last meeting was posted last week. Chris Day mentioned residents in the area calling and emailing him that they were against it. I am glad they did but it complete BS that this was not known before. A couple years ago the Preble Chamber had 40 or 50 county people offer their views on economic development. I took that survey; I told the interviewer that the people in that area were against it, I remember him looking at me like I was from Mars. I relayed that story to Jane Marshall at the time.
There was more, please review the audio as it is 4 hour meeting and I don’t feel like typing anymore today.
Preble County Commissioners
May 14, 2012
Two Commissioners in attendance
Bob Stonecash absent – Hip replacement
I. OPEN MEETING
II. CALL OF ROLL
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PRAYER
2 Minute mark Jane Lightner comes in room – Preble County Historical Society.
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING THE JOURNALIZATIONS & NOTE RECEIPT OF THE CD RECORDATIONS BOTH AS THE OFFICIAL MINUTES FOR THE APRIL 30TH & MAY 2ND REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
3.75 Minute mark Chris Day moves ahead on agenda to:
CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
J. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APROVAL BY SIGNING A PERMIT APPLICATION
RE: TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE PERMIT FOR PREBLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR BRIDGES, BIKES & BLUES EVENT.
Commissioner Wesler – voted against it last year. There are a good many people in the county that are not in favor of drinking being allowed on Courthouse property. Dave had a free "no" vote last year with Chris & Bob voting for the beer garden.
Jane reports that beer sales were around $2,000. Event estimated to make $8,000 for Society.
8.5 Minute mark Dave leaves room. This will make for an interesting vote. lol
10 Minute mark Jane reports they are having a "sod" laying party in mid June as it will save $3,000 if the Society does not have to pay someone.
16 Minute mark Dave back in room and reports that a vote will not be taken until 10:30. Reports that "Robert" (Stonecash) will come in.
Jane has a meeting in Lewisburg at 10:30 will be back in later.
17.5 Minute mark VII. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF VOUCHERS #3198 – #3370 AS APPROVED & SIGNED BY ASSISTANT COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR ON MAY 7, 2012
B. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING THE VOUCHERS AS SUBMITTED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #337-12-156
RE: TRANSFER – VARIOUS FUNDS
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #338-12-156
RE: AUTH. PAYMENT – SOLDIERS RELIEF ($275.00); EMA ($360.00; $138.78); LANDFILL ($7,820.69); SHERIFF ($195.00); BLDG. MAINT. ($150.50; $320.00; $354.00); CERT. OF TITLE ($861.44); COMMISSION ($136.39); JFS ($191.66; $4,361.78); GIS ($219.46)
C. NOTE RECEIPT OF AN AMENDED CERTIFICATE
RE: HUMAN SVCS BLDG-BOND RETIREMENT ($61,202.50)
D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #339-12-156
RE: SUPPLE. APPROP. – HUMAN SVS. BLDG. BOND RETIREMENT ($61,202.50)
E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #341-12-156
RE: AUTH. COUNTY CREDIT CARD USE FOR DETECTIVE ROBERT SCHNEIDER – SHERIFF
CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING A COURTHOUSE PLAZA USE PERMIT
RE: BRIDGES, BIKES & BLUES COVERED BRIDGE RIDE & MUSIC FESTIVAL – PCHS
B. NOTE RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM THE COUNTY ENGINEER
RE: PROBATIONARY PAY RATE ADJUSTMENT – ANTHONY MCWHINNEY $21.32 per hour
C. NOTE RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM THE COUNTY ENGINEER
RE: PROBATIONARY PAY RATE ADJUSTMENT – RANDY BOWSER $16.54 per hour.
D. NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A HELP WANTED AD
RE: ELIGIBILITY & REFERRAL SPECIALIST 2 – JFS
E. NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF (5) LEGAL ADS – $13.99 per hour
RE: ZONING CASES #1308, #1312, #1314, #1315, #1316 TO BE HEARD ON JUNE 6, 2012
F. NOTE RECEIPT OF A COURT ENTRY FROM COMMON PLEAS COURT
RE: PREBLE CO. PORK FESTIVAL VS. PREBLE CO. AG. SOCIETY, ET AL extended to June 13 at 9:00 with no further extensions.
End 27.31 minute mark on CD – 6.3 MB
ENGINEER’S MONTHLY MEETING
Kyle Cross – Preble County Engineer
Hueston Woods covered bridge will be open next week.
32.25 Minute mark Dispute over driveway out on Verona Rd.
Discussion on issue. Involves railroad and county owned property.
45.5 minute mark on cd
17.53 minutes – 4.09 MB
CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #336-12-156
RE: PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING CHRISTOPHER JANNEY FOR ACHIEVING RANK OF EAGLE SCOUT
H. NOTE RECEIPT OF (3) BIDS OPENED ON MAY 9, 2012 AT 11:00 A.M. & FURTHER FORWARD BIDS TO MOTE & ASSOCIATES FOR REVIEW
RE: HARRISON TOWNSHIP – HOLLYWOOD AREA STREET IMPROVEMENTS –FY11 CDBG
I. NOTE RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM THE COUNTY ENGINEER
RE: NEW HIRE – CARRIE SIMMONS – SUMMER HELP $9.50 per hour. Commissioner Wesler asks if she is related to Steve Simmons, niece. Worked there last year.
J. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APROVAL BY SIGNING A PERMIT APPLICATION
RE: TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE PERMIT FOR PREBLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR BRIDGES, BIKES & BLUES EVENT
K. NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING A LETTER TO THE PAYROLL CLERK
RE: NEW HIRE ASHLEY PEMBERTON AS SOCIAL SERVICE WORKER 2 – JFS $13.99 per hour.
BID RECOMMENDATIONS/ AWARD
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF A BID RECOMMENDATION & FURTHER CONSIDER AWARDING BID AS RECOMMENDED
RE: CASH RENT OF COUNTY-OWNED FARMGROUND
Most tracks rent went up substantially, two year contracts.
53 minute mark on cd
7.31 minutes – 1.72 MB
RECYCLING MONTHLY MEETING
Tish Plaugher and Randy Gilbert
Not reviewed.
1 hr. 30 minute mark on cd
37 minutes – 8.47 MB
Bob Stonecash in room.
1 hr. 31.5 Minute mark PUBLIC HEARING – DESIGNATION OF PUBLIC DEPOSITORIES
Brenda White in room.
Every four years. ORC has been changed to five years.
Three banks replied.
1 hr. 36.5 Minute mark Vote on beer garden
CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
J. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APROVAL BY SIGNING A PERMIT APPLICATION
RE: TEMPORARY LIQUOR LICENSE PERMIT FOR PREBLE COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY FOR BRIDGES, BIKES & BLUES EVENT.
Dave reports that the Sheriff, Prosecutor and insurance company were against it.
Historical Society needs more volunteers.
Bob reports that these type of things are going on every where (beer garden).
2 – 1 vote in favor of the beer garden.
Jane reports that they are promoting the musicians a lot more and hoping people will come in for that.
Bob leaves.
1 hr. 44 minute mark on cd
14 minutes – 3.2 MB
AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AGREEMENT
RE: COPIER MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT W/LOUDY OFFICE MACHINES – $292.67 – TREASURER
B. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING (4) AGREEMENTS
RE: SUBSURFACE EXPLORATION AGREEMENTS FOR VARIOUS BRIDGES – TOTALING $24,684.00 – ENGINEER
C. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AGREEMENT
RE: SOFTWARE SUPPORT AGREEMENT W/PARTEC SYSTEMS, LLC – $995.00 – SHERIFF
D. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AMENDMENT
RE: AMENDMENT TO WRAPAROUND SERVICES AGREEMENT W/JUVENILE TASC – ADJUST UNIT COST – FCFC
TRAVEL REQUESTS
NOTE RECEIPT AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL REQUESTS:
A. RES. #342-12-156 – KIM KELLER – FY11 CDBG CHIP Cost not to exceed $110
B. RES. #343-12-156 – CONNIE CROWELL – FY11 CDBG CHIP Cost not to exceed $110
C. RES. #344-12-156 – RANDY GILBERT – RECYCLING Cost not to exceed $80
D. RES. #345-12-156 – LATISHA PLAUGHER- RECYCLING NO COST
E. RES. #346-12-156 – JEANNE CREECH – RECORDER Cost not to exceed $322.80
F. RES. #347-12-156 – DANIELLE PIERATT – JFS Cost not to exceed $10
1 hr. 51 Minute mark Chris Day – Connie, do you have anything additional?
Mindy not coming in today.
Financial transaction devices – discussion.
1 hr. 59.5 minute mark on cd
15.31 minutes – 3.55 MB
LANDFILL MONTHLY MEETING
April – 2,653 tons of waste – down from last month and last year. Lowest for April since 2000.
2 hr. 4.8 Minute mark Leachate force main project close to completion. Relocation of pump house was needed.
2 hr. 12 Minute mark Title 5 air permit
Co-Generation – Gas to energy project discussion.
2 hr. 15 Minute mark Sewer district 3.
2 hr. 23.4 minute mark on cd
23.54 minutes – 5.47 MB
Connie – You need to put on your calendar July 1 at 1:00. Grand opening of the amphitheater at the historical society.
2 hr. 24.3 Minute mark Metro services requesting all of their millage.
2 hr. 25.5 Minute mark Letter trying to get tank back to Eaton.
2 hr. 30.5 Minute mark Connie received an email from Shanna Garrett sp? Neighborhood improvements. Director's award. Kim Keller previously won the Governor's Award.
2 hr. 33 Minute mark Kim directed to work with Shawnda on the housing needs in Preble County. This was an issue with the HIT Foundation.
2 hr. 34.75 Minute mark Email from Marty Votel on ? involves Victim Witness. May be cut by state $7,500. Marty does not have the money to replace it. County currently giving $21,000.
2 hr. 37.4 Minute mark Letter from Jean Bussell on appointments to the CVB board. Leslie Collins for at large seat. Leslie approved.
2 hr. 38.8 Minute mark WMD meeting the next day at Charlie Biggs office.
2 hr. 39.5 Minute mark X-Ray machine – $21,000 mentions as cost.
2 hr. 37.4 Minute mark
RECESS UNTIL 1:30
2 hr. 44.5 minute mark on cd
21.1 minutes – 4.84 MB
SOLID WASTE COMMITTEE – PLAN RATIFICATION
Tish Plaugher
Not reviewed.
2 hr. 55 Minute mark Recess for a couple minutes.
2 hr. 55.25 Minute mark Chris Day – Ok Connie where am I at?
2 hr. 59.5 Minute mark Email from Charlie Biggs on PAS 119, wants to know how the county feels about it.
$6,100 mentioned as cost.
3 hr. 10.7 minute mark on cd
26.15 minutes – 6 MB
3 hr. 10.6 Minute mark Goose Creek and zoning – discussion.
Connie asks what the board's thoughts would be to remove application from rural zoning commission and not pursue it. No longer pursuing Goose Creek. Connie – Recommends removing application.
Dave Wesler feels it should be left to Shawnda. Waffling
3 hr. 16 Minute mark Chris Day comments. "My thoughts are to go ahead and pull it." Small group of people got people stirred up.
…Some of the Emails and comment that I have got – some of the land owners are against it.
Motion to pull overlay zoning application from consideration. Passes 2 – 0.
3 hr. 20.5 minute mark on cd
9.54 minutes – 2.26 MB
Connie – We received a letter from the Preble County Chamber of Commerce. Invite to a meeting share your views on Goose Creek Crossing. lol Public forum. June 11, 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. at Taffy's of Eaton. They have invited the Board of County Commissioners, Economic Development Director Shawnda Combs, Matt Appenzeller, a representative from the Partnership and Kleingers & Associates.
Rules outlined in letter.
Letter signed by Matt Appenzeller and Manfred Schreyer.
Chris Day – Well it would have been nice if the Chamber had questions they would have contacted us prior to initiating a public forum. I guess at this point with the news that we did not receive the JRS grant and we have just discussed.. the commission taking a different role or look at this. I don't know that there is a whole lot to speak on other than what was in the press release.
Connie mentions last paragraph and "We will fight on." It didn't say we would fight on for Goose Creek. That is not the way people read it.
Dave Wesler – comments. Does not even want to call it Goose Creek anymore. No need for this really.
Chris – Pointless – not a lot of support locally or at the state level.
3 hr. 27.5 Minute mark Chris – I will contact Mr. Appenzeller and let him know our thoughts.
3 hr. 28 Minute mark Connie – Matt's letter asked about the county providing Work Keys to their employees. Existing employees. ???
3 hr. 31 Minute mark Connie – June 15 is when?
Dave – I will talk to Jean, I really do not think it is going to be beneficial. Mention of CVB. Mention of Lavon.
CVB's.
Working together. This was the intent all along but with local control, not county. This was mentioned to the commission multiple times. In Butler County – Oxford, Hamilton and Middletown all have their own CVB's and work together on the County CVB.
3 hr. 34.5 minute mark on cd
14.01 minutes – 3.2 MB
Connie – We had discussion early on about upgrading our servers… critical level on email server.
3 hr. 41 Minute mark Dave – on visit to Hometown Cable in Coldwater and plan to blanket all of Preble and Darke with broadband coverage, 100%.
Would be approaching commission for help with locations.
Wellness program. Some counties not hiring smokers.
Discussion on wellness issue.
3 hr. 50 Minute mark Chris Day on Dayton Fly-in.
ADJOURN
3 hr. 58 minute mark on cd
23.31 minutes – 5.38 MB
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