The interesting thing about this meeting is the proposed building project at the landfill. The progression of this project and its projected cost is a text book example why not to trust initial government cost estimates. Multiple times the audio record reflects comments that the price cannot go lower and the record shows that it has done just that. Lesson – Always challenge the expense or kiss taxpayer dollars good bye.
Preble County Commissioners
November 3, 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 OCTOBER 29, 2014 REGULAR SESSION MEETING
VII. APPROVAL OF VOUCHERS
NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING THE VOUCHERS AS SUBMITTED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR
2.50 minutes – 666 KB
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #592-14-167
RE: SUPPLE. APPROPRIATION – COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLANNING BD. ($400.00)
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #593-14-167
RE: TRANSFER OF FUNDS – VARIOUS DEPTS.
C. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #594-14-167
RE: AUTH. PAYMENT – SHERIFF ($1,183.04); CORONER ($1,200.00)
D. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #595-14-167
RE: AUTH. EXPENDITURE – $2,500.00 – GRAVE MARKERS – VETERAN’S SVS.
CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF A REPORT FROM THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE
RE: MONTHLY JAIL REPORT FOR SEPTEMBER 2014 – SHERIFF
Average daily count in September was 61.
5622 meals served.
APPOINTMENTS Skipped appointments
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #598-14-167
RE: RE-APPOINTMENT OF KIM CRAFT – RURAL ZONING COMMISSION
AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING (2) AMENDMENTS
RE: AMENDMENT #1 TO THE LANDFILL TRACT #2 & CHILDREN’S HOME FARM AGRICULTURAL LEASE AGREEMENTS W/ JAMES W. MITCHELL – EXTEND 3 YRS. – COMMISSION
B. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING A CHANGE ORDER
RE: CHANGE ORDER #1 TO THE HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE AGREEMENT BETWEEN AMBER JOHNSON & SHETTER HEATING & COOLING – INCREASE $500.00 – FY13 CDBG CHIP
C. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AGREEMENT
RE: LETTER OF ARRANGEMENT AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE SANITARY LANDFILL & THE AUDITOR OF STATE – $328.00 – LANDFILL
D. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AMENDMENT
RE: AMENDMENT #1 TO THE LANDFILL TRACT #1 AGRICULTURAL LEASE AGREEMENT W/ JULIE RUEBUSH – EXTEND 3 YRS. – COMMISSION
TRAVEL REQUESTS
NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL REQUESTS:
A. RES. #596-14-167 – BRANDI CHRISTENSEN – TASC Cost not to exceed $10
B. RES. #597-14-167 – RONDA WAGNER & ALICE FLORA – SPECIAL PROJECT – CT. Cost not to exceed $73.44
8.5 Minute mark A. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #598-14-167
RE: RE-APPOINTMENT OF KIM CRAFT – RURAL ZONING COMMISSION (5 year term)
9 Minute mark Short discussion on Commissioners Ball.
Short discussion on Social Services 2 Director.
12.5 Minute mark RECESS UNTIL 9:30
12.5 minute mark on cd
9.39 minutes – 2.21 MB
RANDY GILBERT – PERSONNEL
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT OF A COUNTY EMPLOYEE
Exit
Randy Gilbert to provide more information.
RANDY GILBERT – LANDFILL OFFICE/MAINTENANCE BUILDING
15 Minute mark Meeting starts.
Randy contacted Unibuilt and Innovative Modular Solutions.
Revised cost Listen to the audio
Randy mentions – 42ft. x 60ft. for office.
19.5 Minute mark Still over a million.
Extended discussion on topic.
41.5 Minute mark Goal of 350 tons a day.
My overall impression of this meeting is that despite multiple times hearing the price on this project cannot go lower – it has gone lower multiple times.
45.5 minute mark on cd
33.03 minutes – 7.56 MB
DAVID ANDERSON – EMA MONTHLY MEETING
Not reviewed
ADJOURN
1 hr. 7.6 minute mark on cd
22.05 minutes – 5.05 MB