This is the Preble County Commission meeting audio for the November 12, 2014. I picked up this week’s County Commission meeting audio earlier today but the November 10 audio is corrupt or not working. I’ll try and get it next week.
Preble County Commissioners
November 12, 2014
Three Commissioners in attendance
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 10, 2014 REGULAR SESSION MEETING
2 Minute mark Connie advises the commissioners that Downtown Eaton donated $1,200 for the purchase of lights at "White Christmas".
Connie advises that the commission received a check from the Warren County Port Authority for the amount of $30,000 involving the City of Eaton & Henny Penny. Check will be made out to the Preble County Development Partnership in January 2015 – will be included in the budget for 2015.
3 Minute mark Mr. Anderson's (EMA) one year probationary period will be up December 1
4.5 Minute mark Note receipt and approve by signing an Auditor certification in the amount of $956 for the Bureau of Inspection and a letter of arrangement with the Auditor of State. Preparation of the Federal Schedule fee – in addition to previously approved amount – some $60,000.
8 Minute mark Connie placed a letter from Judge Dues on the commissioners desks regarding insurance coverage for the couriers. Discussion on this previously mentioned topic. Connie suggests having Steve Unger explain the insurance coverage to the Judge.
12.45 minutes – 2.91 MB
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT OF A COUNTY EMPLOYEE – JFS
Exit.
14.5 Minute mark PUBLIC COMMENTS
Gentleman from Camden comes to podium to speak. Works for commissioners in other counties and sits on a lot of Boards. He currently lives on Camden – West Elkton Rd.
Listen to the audio.
Involves zoning & Appeals.
"Appeals" meeting was October of last year.
19 Minute mark Previously lived on Israel – Somers Rd. Corner of 725.
Involves a sawmill & noise issue.
21 minute mark on cd
8.17 minutes – 1.89 MB
Discussion on console issue for city of Eaton & County. Commissioner Robertson spoke with the Sheriff and possibility of County buying 2 consoles and city buying one as a team effort. Discussion on issue – 911 dispatch and money collected for it – 911 funds.
Commissioner Robertson mentions reading applicable ORC code.
Commissioner Wesler says that a lot of counties have already done so and that he does not have a problem with using the 911 funds for the purchase of two consoles.
Listen to the audio.
26.1 Minute mark Total cost for three consoles was previously put at $327,000 if part of a contract with Montgomery County.
Commissioner Day feels the cost from his memory was $50,000 – $60,000.
Connie mentions a pricing sheet from P&R Communications.
Commissioner Day questions if the money can be used for that, mentions what has been previously been put before commission. Conflicting opinions.
32 Minute mark Commissioner Wesler feels they should get the three while the deal is available and then have the city reimburse for the one.
Question on if city will do so knowing that if the county already has purchased all three.
34 Minute mark Need to have conversation with the Sheriff on what expenses are coming out of the 911 fund to see how much money is available for purchase of consoles with county possibly picking up the difference from the General Fund. It sounds like the current amount in the 911 fund is shy of the $327,000 purchase price.
34.75 Minute mark Commissioner Day feels the Sheriff is the one in charge of that fund. That is also my memory.
Commissioner Robertson feels the Commissioners are in charge of the money.
City meets Monday evening.
36 Minute mark Commissioner Day would also like to talk about radios.
42 Minute mark $242,509.20 for radios…
44 Minute mark Commissioner Wesler suggests waiting until next week to see if Commissioner Robertson can get answers to some questions. VHS radios and jail.
45.5 Minute mark Question on how many vehicles the county has and need for so many radios.
47.3 minute mark on cd
26.25 minutes – 6.04 MB
HEALTHCARE REFORM UPDATE
52.5 Minute mark Meeting starts.
Not reviewed.
ADJOURN
1 hr. 44.8 minute mark on cd
57.37 minutes – 13.1MB