I have added the images of Preble County Economic Director’s “Update” this week. It joins the Preble County Auditor’s report.
File 5 has the first public hearing of the Landfill Rate Adjustment which passed on Wednesday. I attended and recorded the second meeting held at 6:00 p.m. and recorded it. The audio of that meeting is much better than the audio received of this earlier meeting. To listen to that meeting and view the presentation given by John Jones please visit this post: LINK
A couple concerns come to mind after listening to the first meeting.
1: The comment by Commissioner Day: "We have to be fiscally responsible and make sure we are not losing money." If this commission was “fiscally responsible” the rate adjustment would have come a couple years ago. Just about every time John Jones and given the monthly landfill report, he has reported the tonnage to be down. Tom Barnes was John Jones predecessor and he also repeatedly reported tonnage to be down. This is not just the recession issue that the commissioners claim; it is a commission competency issue. While this commission has been focused on Goose Creek and attracting new businesses, businesses already here have been leaving. The exodus has continued this past year even with the hiring of an Economic Development Director. That exodus has been substantial and the root causes have not been addressed. There is still no revolving loan fund set up in this county. There is talk about it but there has been talk for years and still nothing.
2: Commission Wesler mentions “flow control” and people wanting to limit the trash coming into Preble County. My memory is that flow control was instituted to keep Preble County trash from leaving the county because of cheaper competition from companies hauling it out of the county. There were projections done of the expected tonnage and cost to operate the Preble County Landfill in 2003. Those numbers were way higher than what is currently received. As mentioned just above there has been an exodus of businesses from Preble County since 2003 and that continues. The Landfill fight of 2003 was over the proposed leasing of the Preble County Landfill and the creation of a “Mega Landfill”. People were against the idea of 1500 tons being dumped in a mountain of trash in the middle of the county. To review that case: Preble County Landfill Lawsuit
Preble County needs to consider taking in some out of county trash to make up the difference and that is not an endorsement of a “MEGA LANDFILL” and 1500 tons a day. It is a proposal to attempt to return to the projected daily tonnage of 2003. There have been far too many businesses leaving the county and too few moving here.
Preble County, Ohio
Preble County Commissioners
October 3, 2011
Three Commissioners in attendance
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 SEPTEMBER 28TH REGULAR SESSION MEETINGS
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
VII. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING THE VOUCHERS AS SUBMITTED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR
End 3.55 minute mark on CD – 918 KB
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #571-11-153
RE: AMENDMENT TO THE PREBLE COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUMS
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #572-11-153
RE: TRANSFER – VARIOUS FUNDS
C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #573-11-153
RE: AUTH. PAYMENT – CSEA ($1,375.00); SAFE ($1,171.68); CHILDREN SVS. ($4,686.71); PROS. ATTY. ($145.00); SHERIFF ($249.23; $360.00; $7,339.88)
D. CONSIDER APROVAL OF RES. #574-11-153
RE: AUTH. EXPEND. – $9,487.50 FOR PURCHASE OF IPANEX FOR USE IN CONCRETE BEAMS – ENGINEER
CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM THE COUNTY ENGINEER
RE: PROBATIONARY RATE ADJUSTMENT – ANTHONY MCWHINNEY $16.54 tax map
B. NOTE RECEIPT OF A REPORT FROM JOB & FAMILY SERVICES
RE: CSEA DEPOSITORY ACCOUNT BANK RECONCILIATION REPORT – AUGUST 2011
C. NOTE RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM COMMON PLEAS COURT
RE: RETIREMENT/REHIRE OF ALICE FLORA
D. NOTE RECEIPT OF A REPORT FROM THE AUDITOR OF STATE, DAVE YOST
RE: PREBLE COUNTY FINANCIAL AUDIT – 2010
E. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF AN ADDENDUM TO BID SPECS
RE: ADDENDUM #2 TO PREBLE CO. DD PLAYGROUND SHELTER BUILDING – FY10 CDBG AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS
AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AGREEMENT
RE: WEST ELKTON – CAMDEN AVE. IMPROVEMENTS, PH. 1 AGREEMENT W/ C.G.
CONSTRUCTION & UTILITIES – FY10 CDBG ($35,000.00) & VILLAGE OF WEST ELKTON ($122,450.25)
B. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AGREEMENT
RE: PART-TIME TEMPORARY CLERK SERVICES RENEWAL AGREEMENT W/ JACKIE WELLMAN – $1,000.00 – JUVENILE COURT
C. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AMENDMENT
RE: AMENDMENT TO YOUTH SERVICES GRANT AGREEMENT W/OHIO DEPT. OF YOUTH SVS. – NEW PROGRAM FUNDS – JUVENILE COURT FELONY SUBSIDY
D. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AMENDMENT
RE: AMENDMENT TO THE HELP ME GROW AGREEMENT W/ PREBLE CO. HEALTH DEPARTMENT – REDUCE AMOUNT TO $95,481.00 – FCFC
TRAVEL REQUESTS
NOTE RECEIPT & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL REQUESTS:
A. RES. #575-11-153 – REGINA HAPNER – JFS Cost not to exceed $380
B. RES. #576-11-153 – CRIS DEACON & MICHELLE WILHOIT – JFS Cost not to exceed $20
17.51 minute mark on cd
13.42minutes – 3.13 MB
MINDY ROBBINS – GENERAL FUND FINANCIAL UPDATE
A copy of the Preble County Auditor report is posted below for review. Her first comments pertained to the number of phone calls picking up. Asks David to make sure that everything is accurate.
24.5 Minute mark Discussion on GIS fly over.
26.5 Minute mark CAUV mentioned.
29 minute mark on cd
11.26 minutes – 2.62 MB
SHAWNDA COMBS – ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT UPDATE
A copy the Preble County Economic Director's Update is posted below for review.
30.5 Minute mark Meeting starts
40 Minute mark Discussion of working with Mercer County and Darke on Agra business.
41.5 Minute mark Discussion Board Panel possible. Reached out to Farm Bureau – Lane Oswalt.
44.5 Minute mark Mention of Ohio Traveler.com and creation of a Fall in Love with Preble campaign that links to http://www.preblecountyregion.com/PlayPreble.htm .
45 Minute mark Mention of a yearend report. (I'll request it)
46 Minute mark Foreign trade zone creation discussion. Shawnda reads directly from summary.
48.5 Minute mark Mentions possible creation of one around SILFEX.
50 Minute mark Mentions Henny Penny as a possibility.
54 Minute mark Connie asks question on trade zone and was told Butler, Montgomery and Cincinnati have them. "We had quite a few in Butler County"
55 Minute mark Chris Day asks if there are any other benefits.
Mention of Joe Tuss – Assistant County Administrator for Montgomery County.
58 minute mark on cd
29 minutes – 6.63 MB
Between meeting conversation
1 hr. 1 Minute mark PUBLIC HEARING #1 – LANDFILL RATE ADJUSTMENTS
For better audio and a link to the presentation try this post of the evening meeting: Link
1 hr. 17.3 Minute mark Commissioner Wesler's question on the impact of the $1.4 million in buildings proposed and the impact on assessments. The answer was a $1.50.
1 hr. 19 Minute mark "Bob" – Question on closing the landfill.
John Jones puts cost at $24 million to close it today.
1 hr. 25 Minute mark Commissioner Wesler exchange with Bob. Mention of committee, blames recession.
1 hr. 28.25 Minute mark Bob comments on the quickness of the hearings
Chris Day responds to Bob.
Bob complains about paying assessment and still being charged to take something to dump.
1 hr. 30.75 Minute mark Commissioner Day – "We have to be fiscally responsible and make sure we are not losing money." If this commission was "fiscally responsible" the rate adjustment would have come a couple years ago. Just about every time John Jones has come in and given the monthly report tonnage has been reported to be down. Tom Barnes was John Jones predecesser and he also made repeated comments about tonnage being down. This is not just a recession issue; this is a Commission competency issue. While this commission has been focused on Goose Creek crossing and attracting new business, businesses already here have been leaving and the exodus has continued this year even with the Economic Development Director who apparently just turned in her "first" year report.
1 hr. 32.75 Minute mark Tish Plaugher on Greene County residents being charged $100.
Bob "I feel likes there is competition out there." Bob, you are right.
1 hr. 34.75 Minute mark Commissioner Wesler mentions flow control and people wanting to limit the trash coming in.
1 hr. 41 minute mark on cd
43 minutes – 9.84 MB
Commissioner Day will have to attend a funeral.
1 hr. 42.75 Minute mark EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE EMPLOYMENT OF TWO COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Exit – no action taken.
1 hr. 44 Minute mark Health Department discussion. Drainage issue causing cracks in pavement.
1 hr. 46 Minute mark Budget letter.
1 hr. 48.3 minute mark on cd
7.22 minutes – 1.68 MB
OSU Extension Discussion
1 hr. 48.5 Minute mark Commissioner Day – Friday, Bob and I attended the OSU /CCAO joint presentation on what is coming down the road… no action taken. Probably 25 people attended. Menu based programs from OSU Extension…
Meeting to be tentatively scheduled the evening of October 19, 7:00 p.m. with OSU Advisory Board.
RECESS FOR LUNCH
1 hr. 53.75 minute mark on cd
5.23 minutes – 1.23 MB
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT OF A COUNTY EMPLOYEE
Chris Day absent
No action taken.
Between meeting conversation in background.
1 hr. 55.75 Minute mark SANITARY ENGINEER INTERVIEWS
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT OF A COUNTY EMPLOYEE
Chris Day back in chambers.
2 hr. Minute mark
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT OF A COUNTY EMPLOYEE
Exit no action taken.
2 hr. 7 Minute mark Chris Day commends Steve Simmons for his years of service.
RECESS UNTIL 6:00 P.M. MEETING (ALREADY POSTED)
2 hr. 7.6 minute mark on cd
8.17 minutes – 1.89 MB
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