This meeting is note worthy for two reasons:
1. The reemergence of the infamous Rails to Trails issue and David Wesler comment on “..when Preble County finely jumps into reality here and understands that we are the missing link between the east and the west.”
Here are a couple links to this issue previously:
http://www.citizensforpreblecounty.com/news/?p=237
http://www.citizensforpreblecounty.com/news/?p=3
2. The county having transferred $90,000 to Children’s Services on November 28 now faces the transfer of $107,000 for December.
Preble County Commissioners
December 5, 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 DECEMBER 3rd REGULAR SESSION MEETING.
VI. PUBLIC COMMENTS
End 2.38 minute mark on CD – 618 KB
FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
A. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #695-12-158
RE: TRANSFER – VARIOUS DEPTS.
B. CONSIDER APPROVAL OF RES. #697-12-158
RE: AUTH. PAYMENT – CORONER ($1,200.00) COMMISSION ($635.90)
CORRESPONDENCE & REPORTS
5 Minute mark A. NOTE RECEIPT OF A LETTER FROM KYLE CROSS, COUNTY ENGINEER
RE: PROMOTION OF CHRISTOPHER O. DAY – ENGINEER $17.30 per hour probationary rate (Brian) – Commissioner Chris Day abstains.
AGREEMENTS & CONTRACTS
A. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AMENDMENT
RE: AMENDMENT #2 FOR NET & TITLE XX TANSPORTATION SVS. W/ CAP OF GREATER DAYTON – EXTEND 1 YEAR – $10,000 – JFS
B. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AGREEMENT
RE: HOME SEWAGE REPAIR WPCLF PROJECT – FAVORITE AGREEMENT W/ ED RIKE PLUMBING INC. – $2,325.00 – WATER POLLUTION CONTROL
C. NOTE RECEIPT OF & CONSIDER APPROVAL BY SIGNING AN AGREEMENT
RE: EQUIPMENT SERVICES 2-YR AGREEMENT FOR KODAK I9610 ARCHIVE WRITER W/ INFORMATION MANAGEMENT SVS. – $11,072.00 – MICROFILM
TRAVEL
NOTE RECEIPT OF AND APPROVE THE FOLLOWING TRAVEL REQUESTS:
A. RES. #696-12-158 – RANDY GILBERT & BETH WRIGHT – LANDFILL Cost not to exceed $160
10 Minute mark Job posting for the Sanitary Facilities manager. Help wanted ad.
11.25 Minute mark EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE EMPLOYMENT OF TWO PUBLIC EMPLOYEES
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Chris Day – Connie, schedule Randy in next Wednesday.
13 Minute mark Connie passes out maps of the Railroad easement. 5600 Sonora Road.
17.5 minute mark on cd
15 minutes – 3.42 MB
Chad Hoke & Katie Worthington in the room.
Discussion on other topics.
23 Minute mark Discussion on land in question for upcoming rail road right of way meeting.
35.75 Minute mark David Wesler offers his view on Rails to Trails and when Preble County finally jumps into reality.
David Wesler – "You know even though it might be fifty years from now, I know a lady who still sets on the Rails to Trails Board here in the State of Ohio and she sends still sends me all kinds of literature every month or so which I appreciate. Saying you know; when Preble County finely jumps into reality here and understands that we are the missing link between the east and the west. That maybe someday we could realize some grants and stuff to help build a rails to trails. So how does that ever how does that play into it?"
Chris Day offers his view after having driven Rt. 35 in Indiana the previous Saturday.
Chad Hoke – I know the area between Richmond and Muncie is quite heavily used.
Those interested in this issue would be best served by listening to this and the next audio file.
40.5 minute mark on cd
23 minutes – 5.27MB
JEFF RADEMACHIR
RE: RAILROAD RIGHT-OF-WAY EASEMENT REQUEST
Chris Day – Ok, obviously you guys are here to discuss this property…
41 Minute mark Jeff Rademachir – realtor. Buyer would like to have an easement to move his farm equipment back and forth.
54 Minute mark Jeff Rademachir leaves room.
After meeting discussion.
56.5 Minute mark Katie mentions 21 years and possibility of lawsuit and case law going both ways.
My view is this particular commission will turn them down for the easement.
57.5 minute mark on cd
17 minutes – 3.89MB
Connie – On the 20th of this month I have a meeting with CEBCO on the wellness program. We are going to apply for an administrative grant…$4,000.
59 Minute mark Bob offers an idea – proposes that the 4th floor be remodeled into a gym.
1 hr. 2 Minute mark Connie on the $90,000 transfer to Children's Services for November and asked Becky how much would be needed in December. The reply was a need for an additional $107,000. Connie will be looking at all General Fund accounts to find the funding.
1 hr. 7 Minute mark Discussion on govdeals.
1 hr. 11.5 minute mark on cd
13.45 minutes – 3.14 MB
Becky Sorrell
EXECUTIVE SESSION TO DISCUSS THE EMPLOYMENT OF A PUBLIC EMPLOYEE
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ADJOURN
1 hr. 15.25 minute mark on cd
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