After posting the Youtube file yesterday it became clear that this is a very significant meeting. I do not have time to transcribe File 2 and given the careers involved I don’t want to get anything wrong – I'll request the transcription Monday. It is clear that there are rumors out there about what has happened. It has also become clear that if I don't post something people will think I am covering it up. Those of you that have followed the ongoing Executive Sessions on a “Complaint” at the landfill will get some answers and probably have more after listening (I do). Listen to the audio and not someone else and keep in mind there have been multiple executive sessions where there is no audio available. One person has resigned, three county employees were terminated (including the whistle blower) and yet another faces unspecified discipline not covered in just the first hour of this meeting.
I’ll finish this meeting when time allows but you can listen to the full audio record yourself in the Youtube file.
Preble County Commissioners
November 7, 2012
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 OCTOBER 31ST REGULAR SESSION MEETING
VI. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
NOTE RECEIPT OF AND APPROVE BY SIGNING THE VOUCHERS AS SUBMITTED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR APPROVAL ON NOVEMBER 9, 2012
End 3.07 minute mark on CD – 731 KB
BRIAN BUTCHER – PERSONNEL
Randy Gilbert and Eric Merit in Chambers
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS A COMPLAINT AGAINST A COUNTY EMPLOYEE
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Listen to this audio file.
5 Minute mark Chris Day – During the investigation John Jones submitted his resignation based upon the investigation being on going.
Resignation letter read in to the record.
6.5 Minute mark Chris Day – The next employee that was involved with this would be Jeff Howard. Is Jeff out there?
7.65 Minute mark Is it accurate that you took county money and placed it into a pop fund?
Jeff Howard – Yes. …. I was told that's where to put it by Mr. Buckley…. I was drawer was ever over to give it to John.
10.9 Minute mark David Wesler moves to accept Resolution 650. Terminates employment of Jeff Howard.
13.25 Minute mark Chris Day – The next one we were going to bring in was Stacie Neff the complaintent but she is not here. The next one is Latisha Plaugher Solid Waste Coordinator.
14.25 Minute mark Chris Day – Did assist and type the complaint for Stacy Neff?
Tish – I did type it yes.
Chris Day – Did you deny this in the first investigative interview?
Tish – I don't remember being asked if I typed it in the first interview.
19 Minute mark Chris Day – Gentleman what's your pleasure?
Dave mentions that they listened to a recording of the first interview.
20.75 Minute mark Bob Stonecash – I'll make the motion to approve Resolution #648 the termination of Latisha Plaugher as Solid Waste Coordinator. For not being forthright and knowingly misleading Preble County in an investigation.
Motion passes – terminating Tish.
22 Minute mark Chris Day on being honest.
23 Minute mark Chris Day – On Stacie Neff…..
27.25 Minute mark David Wesler moves to accept resolution #649 – Termination of Stacie Neff.
Motion passes
RECESS
29.75 minute mark on cd
26.43 minutes – 6.11 MB
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS POSSIBLE DISCIPLINE OF A COUNTY EMPLOYEE
With Eric Merit and Brian Butcher present.
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30.5 Minute mark Chris Day – Ok we have one final issue on the complaint. Employee Kim Mcquire was mentioned in the complaint also. At this time I would say we need to turn that over to Sanitary Engineer Randy Gilbert so that he can deal with the proper actions that he deems necessary for that employee. Bob and Dave agree.
Resolution 651 which appoints Randy Gilbert as the Solid Waste Coordinator for Preble County. Duties to be added to his job discription at this time.
RECESS
33 minute mark on cd
3.14 minutes – 759 KB
PUBLIC HEARING – ZONING CASE
A. ZONING CASE #1326 – ERIC & PENNY PETERSON
6334 US 35 East. East of West Alexandria
Approved by commission.
RECESS at and then just back ground noise to 1 hr. 4 minute mark
1 Hr. 4 minute mark on cd
31 minutes – 7.1 MB
David Wesler absent to attend a funeral
APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
NOTE RECEIPT OF AND APPROVE BY SIGNING THE VOUCHERS AS SUBMITTED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR APPROVAL ON NOVEMBER 9, 2012
PUBLIC COMMENTS
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. CONSIDER A MOTION TO RESCIND RES. #631-12-158
RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS – VARIOUS DEPTS.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #644-12-158
RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS – VARIOUS DEPTS.
C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #645-12-158
RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS – VARIOUS DEPTS.
D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #646-12-158
RE: AUTH. PAYMENTS – CHILDREN SERVICES ($58,164.00;$38,135.90); LANDFILL ($744.06); CHILDREN SERVICES ($3,365.60)
E. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #647-12-158
RE: SUPPLE. APPROP. – SPECIAL PROJECTS – COURT TRAINING ($535.00); FELONY SUBSIDY GRANT ($2,121.77)
CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM THE AUDITOR’S OFFICE
RE: PERSONNEL ACTION – DEBRA J. CHAPPEL TO DEPUTY AUDITOR – REAL ESTATE – REA
TRAVEL
NOTE RECEIPT OF AND CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL REQUESTS
A. RES. #653-12-135 – DETECTIVE ROBERT SCHNEIDER – FOJ
9 minute mark on cd
5.02 minutes – 1.15 MB