The Board of Commissioners of Lorain County, Ohio Met This Day in a Regular (Organizational)

March 8 2017

The Board of Commissioners of Lorain County, Ohio met this day in a regular (organizational) meeting, in the J. Grant Keys

Administration Building, 226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio, at 9:35 a.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Lori Kokoski,

President, Commissioner Ted Kalo, Vice-President and Commissioner Matt Lundy, Member and Theresa L. Upton, Clerk.

JOURNAL ENTRY Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Kokoski read a Psalms 51; 1/2

Commissioner Kalo presented a 1 yr old female lab/retriever mix found in N. Ridgeville, available Friday or choose from 27 other dogs

The following business was transacted ______

A. PROCLAMATIONS

9:40 a.m. Proclaim Month of March as Developmental Disabilities – Dr. Amber Fisher Commissioners presented a proclamation to DD and took a group picture Dr. Amber Fisher, Superintendent, DD stated this year they are celebrating 50 years and the theme is 50 years – 50 acts of giving back. When she joined over 30 years ago and decades earlier education was done in schools basements. Now everyone is taught in the schools. She has introduced several friends that are here today;  Siraha, 7 years old in primary wing (she is in a wheelchair, non verbal communication)  Ely Fisher, he is employed by LCCC, wiping and disinfecting tables and equipment. He also attends the workshop  Lutz Fazekas works at Olive Garden likes to give extra bread sticks away, also volunteers at Oberlin College, Airport, APL and Welcome Home Nursing Home. He likes to attend the workshop to hang out with friends. County Administrator Cordes said the county actively participates in programs with DD and providing jobs Dawn Edwards, Supportive Employment Department said she does the job referrals and her prospective workers are determined, dedicated, loyal to do a good job and attend every day. Some work at many fast food places; one man is just celebrating 25 years at a Taco Bell. They teach them many hard/soft skills to perform such duties and some work at Solid Waste collection center, etc. Commissioners thanked them for coming. ______(discussion was held on the above)

B. PUBLIC HEARING

9:45 a.m. - CDBG – Linda Blanchette – Lorain County Community Development Department Mrs. Blanchette stated this is the first of two public hearings to provide citizens with important information about the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program funds. This first public hearing is to identify all Office of Community Development program funds for which the County is eligible to apply. The second public hearing will provide the projects selected for Allocation, Neighborhood Revitalization, and Downtown Revitalization funding, the amount of CDBG funds allocated to each project, and identified national objective. The second public hearing will also include a list of alternative projects if a community allots Allocation funds to an unfunded competitive set- aside or an Allocation project is determined to be ineligible. The CDBG programs can fund a wide range of activities, including: economic development projects, street, water supply, drainage and sanitary sewer improvements, park acquisition and improvements, demolition of unsafe structures, rehabilitation of housing, and neighborhood facilities. The activities must be designed to benefit low-and moderate-income persons or aid in the prevention or elimination of slum and blight. Lorain County is eligible to apply for funds under the Program Year (PY) 2017 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, a federally-funded program as well as other related programs administered by the State of Ohio, Development Services Agency (ODSA). As stated before, in order to be eligible for funding, the outcome must meet one of two national objectives: Benefit Low to Moderate Income or Eliminate Slum & Blight. HUD is currently reviewing the state’s Consolidated Plan for approval. Should HUD approve the plan, a major change will be that the CDBG grant will be a 2 year grant. Lorain County has been assigned to the CDBG PY 2017 based on factors including PY 2016 competitive set-aside awards, PY 2016 holdovers, high/stagnant Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund balances, administrative capacity, intent to apply for PY 2017 competitive set-aside program funding, and geographic distribution. The Allocation Program will now have twenty six months to complete the identified projects within the grant, submit requests for payment, and final reporting. The County is eligible to apply for the Community Development Allocation Program in the amount of approximately $550,000 as well as the competitive set aside programs of Neighborhood Revitalization - $300,000, Downtown Revitalization - $300,000 and Critical Infrastructure - $300,000 which would be in addition to the Allocation funding. If a County has an open competitive set-aside award on the application deadline, OCD will reduce the community’s competitive set-aside eligibility by the number of open competitive set-aside grants. Lorain County currently has a Downtown Revitalization in the City of Amherst. The County is only eligible for Neighborhood Revitalization and Downtown Revitalization programs in the years they receive Allocation funds. Lorain County is not eligible to apply for Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) funding, as we are currently administering a CHIP PY16 grant. PY 2017 Community Development Allocation Program participants are required to include a fair housing activity as part of the PY 2017 application. IMPORTANT DATES:  FUNDING REQUESTS – MAILED OUT FEBRUARY 28, 2017 – DUE BACK APRIL 14, 2017  COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT IMPLEMENTATION STATEGY (CDIS) MEETING – MARCH 28, 2017 ON THE 4th FLOOR OF THE ADMINISTRATION BUILDING, ROOM A, 226 MIDDLE AVE., ELYRIA  TRAINING FOR CDBG 2017 GRANT IS APRIL 12, 2017 IN COLUMBUS  THE 2ND PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE CDBG PY 2017 GRANT APPLICATION WILL TAKE PLACE ON JUNE 7, 2017 9:45 A.M.  CDBG COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT ALLOCATION APPLICATION DUE BY ELECTRONIC FILING JUNE 16, 2017. She asked for questions, there being none. Commissioner Kokoski moved, seconded by Kalo to close the hearing. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: all. Motion carried. ______

150 c.1 RESOLUTION NO. 17-153

In the matter of confirming Investments as procured by the ) Lorain County Treasurer )

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby confirm Investments as procured by the Lorain County Treasurer.

DATE DESCRIPTION AMOUNT INTEREST EARNED / ON cusip# INV WITH ACCT # 1 2/24/2017 int payment $3,375.00 Federal National Mortgage Assn, PO#16-0006 3136G2XZ5 us bank 001050976260 2 2/24/2017 int payment $6,250.00 federal national mortgage assn, po#16-0042 3136G32V6 us bank 001050976260 3 2/24/2017 int payment $1,939.17 Federal National mortgage assn, po#16-0046 3136G3Y82 us bank 001050976260 4 2/27/2017 int payment $6,375.00 Federal Home Loan Bank, PO#15-0025 3130A5FD6 us bank 001050976260 5 2/27/2017 int payment $7,087.50 Federal national mortgage assn, po#16-0008 3136G3CD5 us bank 001050976260 6 2/27/2017 int payment $2,500.00 Federal national mortgage assn, po#16-0024 3135GOJ53 us bank 001050976260 7 2/28/2017 int payment $4,375.00 federal national mortgage assn, po#14-0009 3135GOMZ3 us bank 001050976260 8 2/28/2017 int payment $6,427.78 federal home loan mortgage, po#16-0043 3134GABM5 us bank 001050976260 9 2/28/2017 int payment $1,038.89 federal national mortgage assn, po#16-0057 3135GOP49 us bank 001050976260

Motion by Kokoski seconded by Kalo to adopt Resolution. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: all. Motion carried. ______c.2 RESOLUTION NO. 17-154

In the matter of authorizing various appropriations)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize various appropriations.

$ 3,340.87 to be appropriated to: reimburse from ot worked on ovi task force grant in dec 2016/sheriff gf $ 3,340.87 to 1000-0000-550-000-03-5000-5005 $ 8,587.08 to be appropriated to: reimburse from dept public safety for grant ot worked in oct/nov 2016 and for ovi task force $ 8,587.06 to 1000-0000-550-000-03-5000-5005 grant ot work in October 2106/sheriff gf $ 6,794.66 to be appropriated to: closeout of grant for 2017 all activities completed and funds have been drawn from state as well $( 0.08) from 2060-fy15-100-116-07-6000-6002 as no more exp and reimburse rlf/cdbg comm dev $( 150.92) from 2060-fy15-100-116-07-7070-7080 $ 6,945.66 to 2060-fy15-100-116-07-7070-7089 $ 300,000.00 to be appropriated to: open pos to pay liberty tire, environmental serv, American pain recyclers and allocate funds $ 300,000.00 to 2260-0000-000-000-05-6200-0000 for firm chosen for disposal of hhw/comm solid waste $ 25,000.00 to be appropriated to: exp to be incurred by new youth education employment prog/comm ccmep $ 5,000.00 to 2301-0000-260-260-06-6000-6009 $ 5,000.00 to 2301-0000-260-260-06-6000-6010 $ 10,000.00 to 2301-0000-260-260-06-7200-0000 $ 5,000.00 to 2301-0000-260-260-06-7220-0000 $ 50,000.00 to be appropriated to: cover contract serv exp for courts ive prog/dr $ 50,000.00 to 2610-0000-400-000-02-6200-0000 $ 255,000.00 to be appropriated to: meet operational needs of meister rd icf and needs of consumers we serve/lcbdd supported $ 100,000.00 to 3300-0000-590-000-05-6000-0000 living $ 100,000.00 to 3300-0000-590-000-05-6200-0000 $ 55,000.00 to 3300-0000-590-000-05-6200-6219 $ 200,000.00 to be appropriated to: annual contracts w/tyler technologies, priority dispatch, Xerox/firehouse, cdwg and 011 data $ 200,000.00 to 3480-0000-100-000-03-6000-6009 master for 2017/comm 911 $ 99,700.00 to be appropriated to: exp at lc visitors bureau; new hires and misc exp/comm hotel/motel $ 25,000.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-5000-5001 $ 4,000.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-5040-0000 $ 500.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-5060-0000 $ 9,120.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-5080-5080 $ 150.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-5080-5081 $ 2,500.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-6000-6009 $ 2,500.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-6050-6054 $ 3,000.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-7070-7070 $ 53,000.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-7300-7302

Motion by Kokoski, seconded by Kalo to adopt Resolution. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: all. Motion carried. ______c.3 RESOLUTION NO. 17-155

In the matter of authorizing various account & fund transfers)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize various account & fund transfers.

$ 15,000.00 form 1000-0000-100-104-01-6000-0000 exp for repair/maintenance for year lj heating & cooling back To 1000-0000-100-104-01-6380-0000 flows/maintenance gf $ 30,000.00 from 1000-0000-100-110-01-6000-6008 To 1000-0000-100-104-01-6380-0000 $ 2,500.00 from 5000-5008-100-000-10-6050-0000 adv for various projects to be done at jfs/comm q-construction To 5000-5008-100-000-10-7220-0000

Motion by Kokoski, seconded by Kalo to adopt Resolution. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: all. Motion carried. ______c.4 JOURNAL ENTRY There were no advances/repayments for this day. ______c.5 RESOULTION NO. 17-156

In the matter of authorizing the purchase of supplies and) Services for various county departments ) March 8, 2017

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize the purchase of supplies and services for various County departments.

DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE Annual Renewal for Extended Service Plan Annual Tyler CAD Software Maintenance Annual Tyler CAD Software Maintenance Emergency Repair to Probe on Jet Fuel Tank NRG Power Plant Consulting – January 2017 2016 Dog Tag Fee For Ohio State College SBPO Pictometry Connect, Licensed Images 50-M Stock Seal Z Fold Warrants, Shipping Amend PO 2017000234 Maintenance Supply SBPO 2017 Membership Dues PRC Car Repair Voucher Program – Turnick PRC Car Repair Voucher Program – Stevens PRC Car Repair Voucher Program – Charlton Hon Ignition Chair Mid-Back, Pneu Tilt Refrigerant for Various County Locations BPO Dec 2016 Fuel and Vehicle Expenses Emergency Repairs of Equipment Simunition Brand Training Rounds Misc. Pharmaceuticals for Jan-Dec 2017 Fork Lift Repairs (brakes, bulbs, seat, etc) Removal of Log Jam at Butternut Rd Bridge Install Platforms & Antennas on Tower

Motion by Kokoski, seconded by Kalo to adopt Resolution. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as. Ayes: All Motion carried. ______

c.6 RESOLUTION NO. 17-157

In the matter of authorizing Travel Expenses to various) personnel to attend meetings of interest to their ) March 8, 2017 departments )

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize travel expenses to various personnel to Attending meeting of interest to their departments.

DEPARTMENT EVENT Job & Family Services CCMEP Regional Training 40.00

Job & Family Services CCMEP Regional Training 10.00 Organization of Solid Waste Districts of Ohio 0.00

Motion by Kokoski, seconded by Kalo to adopt Resolution. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: all. Motion carried. ______

c7 RESOLUTION NO. 17-158

APPROVING BILLS FOR PAYMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve the following bills for payment, which have been signed by two or more Commissioners:

VENDOR PURPOSE ACCOUNT # AMOUNT General Fund Chronicle Telegram Web Placement 1000 0000 100 118 01 7220 0000 $45.25 TOTAL $45.25 Solid Waste Environmental Specialists, Inc. Services 2260 0000 100 000 05 6200 0000 $133.00 TOTAL $133.00 Law Library Quill Corporation Supplies 3110 0000 650 000 02 6000 0000 $291.35 Windstream Internet Services 3110 0000 650 000 02 6200 6222 $99.40 TOTAL $390.75 Golden Acres CenturyTel dba Century Link Telephone Services 3424 0000 100 000 05 6200 6202 $134.05 TOTAL $134.05 9-1-1 Agency Vasu Communications 7 Plantronics Headsets 3480 0000 100 000 03 6050 0000 $882.00 TOTAL $882.00 Sanitary Engineer's Buckeye Power Sales Co., Inc. Repair/Maintenance 7100 7100 300 304 11 6380 0000 $559.49 D.L. Construction & Excavating, Inc. Supplies 7100 7100 300 304 11 6000 0000 $896.00 Friends Service Co., Inc dba Friends Office Supplies 7100 7100 300 304 11 6000 0000 $29.30 The Superprinter, LTD Printing 7100 7100 300 304 11 7220 0000 $92.15 TOTAL $1,576.94 Storm Water

Office Products dba MT Business Printing 7100 7118 300 304 11 7220 0000 $120.25 TOTAL $120.25 Transit Vasu Communications, Inc. Qtr. Vehicle Repeater Fee 7200 0000 100 000 11 6200 6202 $598.50 TOTAL $598.50 Airport Fisher Auto Parts Supplies 7300 0000 100 000 11 6000 0000 $7.84 John Deere Financial Supplies 7300 0000 100 000 11 6000 0000 $34.75 Krystowski Tractor Sales Repairs 7300 0000 100 000 11 6380 0000 $174.44 TOTAL $217.03 Visitor's Bureau Columbia Gas of Ohio Utility Services 8016 0000 100 000 14 6200 6202 $242.55 Charter Communications Holdings LLC dba Time Utility Services 8016 0000 100 000 14 6200 6202 $296.77 Great Lakes Publishing Company Advertising & Printing 8016 0000 100 000 14 7220 0000 $6,887.00 Ohio Edison Utility Services 8016 0000 100 000 14 6200 6202 $257.57 Rural Lorain County Water Utility Services 8016 0000 100 000 14 6200 6202 $50.69 US Bank Equipment Lease 8016 0000 100 000 14 6050 6050 $135.32 TOTAL $7,869.90 Children and Family Council Fischer, Melissa Reimbursement - Mtg Expense 8100 FY17 100 000 14 6000 0000 $5.86 Friends Service Co dba FriendsOffice Supplies 8100 FY17 100 000 14 6000 0000 $80.11 Friends Service Co dba FriendsOffice Supplies 8100 FY17 100 000 14 6000 0000 $102.27 Lorain County Treasurer c/o Commissioner's Facility Rental Fee 8100 FY17 100 000 14 6200 0000 $45.00 Lorain County Transit FCSS- Client Care 8280 8288 100 000 14 6200 6219 $36.90 TOTAL $270.14

Job & Family Services: Administrative payroll total $372,098.92

Motion by Kokoski, seconded by Kalo to adopt Resolution. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: all. Motion carried. ______c.8 JOURNAL ENTRY

Mr. Cordes requested an executive session to discuss new hires at JFS, update on JFS contract negotiations and possible sale/purchase real estate. ______(discussion was held on the above) c.9 RESOLUTION NO. 17-159

In the matter of approving & waiving the reading of the ) same for the Lorain County Board of Commissioners ) March 8 2017 meeting minutes of March 1, 2017 )

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve & waive the reading of the same for the Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes.

For March 1, 2017

In the matter of receiving a withdrawal from Agent ) Attorney Kevin Fisher for Petitioner Rt. 57 Chestnut ) Ridge LLC from Eaton Township to the City of Elyria) 34.0703 acres on parcel #11-00-092-000-070 and ) 1.8323 acres on parcel #11-00-092-000-008 ) March 8, 2017

WHEREAS, January 11, 2017 a petition was received for the proposed regular annexation of 34.0703 acres on parcel#11-00-092-000- 070 and 1.8323 acres on parcel#11-00-092-000-008 of land in Eaton Township to the City of Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio; and

WHEREAS, SR57 Chestnut Ridge LLC, Vic Cohn, Managing Member is Petitioner and Agent is Attorney Kenneth J. Fisher and Dennis A. Nevar ; and

WHEREAS, the Petition and legal description reads as follows: The undersigned, as Managing Member of Rt. 57 Chestnut Ridge LLC, being the sole owner of real estate in the territory hereinafter described, hereby petitions for the regular annexation of the adjacent and contiguous properties described in Exhibits “A” and “B” attached hereto to the City of Elyria, Lorain County, Ohio,, said adjacent and contiguous properties being owned by Rt. 57 Chestnut Ridge LLC in Eaton Township: 1) 38265 Chestnut Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035 (PPN 11-00-092-000-070); and 2) Chestnut Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035 (PPN 11-00-092-000-008). The above-described adjacent and contiguous properties are adjacent to and contiguous with the City of Elyria. An accurate map showing the boundaries of the adjacent and continuous properties sought to be annexed to the City of Elyria is attached hereto as Exhibit “C”. Petitioner hereby affirms and represents that there is one (1) owner of the adjacent and contiguous properties sought to be annexed to the City of Elyria as set forth herein. A list of the owners, mailing addresses and Permanent Parcel Number so all parcels located adjacent to the properties being annexed in these within proceedings is attached hereto as Exhibit “D”. Further attached hereto as Exhibit “E” is an 8.5’x11” copy of the subject annexation mylar.

Resolution No. 17-160 cont. March 8, 2017

Petitioner hereby appoints Attorneys Kenneth J. Fisher and Dennis A. Nevar of Kenneth J. Fisher Co., L.P.A., 2100 Terminal Tower, 50 Public Square, Cleveland, Ohio 44113 to act as agents for the Petitioner. Owner: Attorneys and Agents: Rt. 57 Chestnut Ridge LLC S/Vic Cohn, Managing Member S/Kenneth J. Fisher (0001507) Date: 11-11-16 Date: 12-6-16 S/Dennis A. Nevar (0078563) Date: 12/6/16 And;

Exhibit A

WHEREAS, the County Auditor and Engineer were notified to review Auditor filed a certificate of filing on January 17, 2017 on proposed regular annexation; and

WHEREAS, Commissioners approved Resolution 17-40, adopted January 18, 2017 receiving and journalizing said regular annexation as noted above and scheduled the hearing for March 21, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.. Auditor filed a certificate of filing on January 23, 2017 for said resolution; and

WHEREAS, January 25, 2017 County Engineer issued a letter finding the legal description of parcel #11-00-092-000-070 is not accurate, contains an error in mathematical closure of about 18 feet and because it incorrectly cites the original lot number; and

WHEREAS, February 2, 2017 received affidavits from Agent notifying owners of said requested regular annexation petition filed; and

WHEREAS, February 2, 2017 Agent filed a revised legal description corrected by First American Title Insurance Company for Parcel No. 1 as follows:

WHEREAS, February 3, 2017 received affidavits from Agent notifying proof of service for Eaton Township; and

WHEREAS, February 10, 2017 the County Auditor and Engineer were notified to review; and

WHEREAS, February 16, 2017 Agent for Petitioner filed a revised legal description for the proposed regular annexation for Parcel #11- 00-092-000-070 per comments from the Lorain County Tax Department and a revised map correcting the acreage for the subject parcels for such Exhibit A and Exhibit E respectfully

WHEREAS, February 23, 2017 the County Auditor and Engineer were notified to review; and

WHEREAS, February 23, 2017 Engineer issued a letter upon review of said regular annexation petition on 34.0703 acres on Parcel#11- 00-092-000-070 and 1.832 acres on Parcel #11-00-092-000-008 of land in Eaton Township to the City of Elyria 1) 2 petitioned parcels are not contiguous to the City of Elyria 2) If annexation were to progress, would create a road maintenance problem 3) Report of February 2nd revised legal description of Auditors parcel #11-00-092-000-070 is not accurate, it contains typographical errors.

WHEREAS, City of Elyria filed on February 23, 2017 Ordinance No. 2017-24 indicating what services the City of Elyria will provide and pursuant to ORC 709.033(A)(6) providing that Elyria will maintain any segmented road upon the annexation to the City of Elyria territory owned by Rt. 57 Chestnut Ridge LLC and declared an emergency for 35.9026 acres of land; and

WHEREAS, dated March 2, 2017, received March 7, 2017 Agent Fisher filed a notice of withdrawal for said regular annexation request; and

WHEREAS, dated March 1, 2017, received March 7, 2017 Attorney Alfred E. Schrader filed a Notice of Appearance and Motion to Dismiss regarding said annexation on behalf of Eaton Township.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the Lorain County Board of Commissioners hereby accepts the withdrawal request of a regular annexation petition from Agent Attorney Kevin Fisher for Petitioner Rt. 57 Chestnut Ridge LLC from Eaton Township to the City of Elyria 34.0703 acres on parcel #11-00-092-000-070 and1.8323 acres on parcel #11-00-092-000-008.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, said public hearing scheduled for March 21, 2017 at 9:30 a.m., therefore has been cancelled.

Motion by Kokoski, seconded by Kalo to adopt Resolution. Upon roll call thereon, resulted as; Ayes: All Motion carried. ______

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT c.11 RESOLUTION NO. 17-161

In the matter of awarding various contracts for homeowners to) receive grant assistance from CHIP PY16 Home Repair and ) March 8, 2017 Private Rehabilitation activities for Home Repair and Home ) Rehabilitation assistance which include a contingency for any ) unforeseen change orders )

WHEREAS, Lorain County has received funding for home repairs in Program Year 2016 Community Housing and Impact Preservation (CHIP) funds from the Ohio Development Services Agency to provide assistance to low and moderate income families in accordance with the grant agreement, and

WHEREAS, these property owners have applied for assistance and been determined eligible for grant assistance, and

1. J.D. Indoor Comfort, 4040 Colorado Avenue, Sheffield, Ohio, in the amount of $7,800.00 with a contingency of $780.00 for a total of $8,580.00 for Corrine Terschak, 149 Forest Street, Oberlin, Ohio, (Parcel ID #18-00-022-103-013) for home repair work, this being the best and most responsive.

2. Solid Ground Construction, Inc., 27070 Detroit Road, P.O. Box 45408, Westlake, Ohio in the amount of $7,050.00 with a contingency of $705.00 for a total of $7,755.00 for Lois Bende, 4348 Brockley Avenue, Sheffield Lake, Ohio, (Parcel ID #03-00-029-106-025) for home repair work, this being the best and most responsive.

3. J.A. Kilby Enterprises, P.O. Box 39067, North Ridgeville, Ohio in the amount of $36,300.00 with a contingency of $3,630.00 for a total of $39,930.00 for Hazel Moon & Franklyn Payne, 112 Gladys Ct., Oberlin, Ohio, (Parcel ID #09-00-096-113-030) for home rehabilitation work, this being the best and most responsive.

4. Green Home Solutions, 4900 Brookpark Road, Cleveland Ohio, in the amount of $36,590.00 with a contingency of $3,659.00 for a total of $40,249.00 for Peggy Ellis, 93 Spring Street, Oberlin, Ohio, (Parcel ID #09-00-086-112-015) for home rehabilitation work, this being the best and most responsive.

Said payments will be paid from Acct #2660.2662.100.116.07.6200.0000 (CDBG Contract Services) for items 1 and 2; and from Acct #2660.2660.100.120.07.6200.0000 (HOME Contract Services) for items 3 and 4.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution stand as authorization to pay invoices and the Lorain County Commissioners hereby authorize payment of such amounts upon completion and acceptance of the contracts.

157 c.12 JOURNAL ENTRY

In the matter of authorizing an agreement between ) Lorain County Board of Commissioners and the Lorain ) Metropolitan Housing Authority for Tenant Based ) March 8, 2017 Rental Assistance using PY2016 Community Housing ) Impact and Preservation Program (CHIP) grant funds )

County Administrator Cordes asked for this to be held for further review. ______c.13 RESOLUTION NO. 17-162

In the matter of awarding a contract to ) Dr. Michael Musengo of Michael A. Musengo LLC ) to receive grant assistance from the CDBG PY15 ) Set- Aside Private Rehabilitation activity ) March 8, 2017

WHEREAS, Lorain County has received funding for Private Rehabilitation of Buildings located in the Main Street Amherst service area as part of the Program Year 2015 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) set-aside funds from the Ohio Development Services Agency to provide assistance to Amherst Business owners in accordance with the grant agreement, and

WHEREAS, the owner has applied for private rehabilitation assistance in the amount of $997.50 matched by an additional $997.50 in private investment for a new awning on the building located at 221 Church Street

WHEREAS, The form of the agreement is as follows

Lorain County Commissioners Downtown Revitalization Program, Amherst

GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUILDING/BUSINESS OWNER AND LORAIN COUNTY FOR DOWNTOWN RENOVATION GRANT

This Agreement made and entered into this 1st day of February, 2017, between Lorain County (herein after referred to as Community) and Dr. Michael Musengo of Michael A. Musengo LLC, Building/Business Owner, for a grant to the Building/Business Owner for renovation work to be completed at 221 Church Street , Amherst, Ohio, in an amount of $997.50 or 50% of the total project cost, up to $10,000

Building/Business Owner agrees: To implement the renovation project according to the requirements of the CDBG program as presented by the Community and its representatives, including:  Providing a sketch of the facade improvements.  Providing work write-ups or specifications adequate for acquiring quotes or bids from contractors.  Providing cost estimates from a qualified third party.  Submitting the project to the Design Review Board and obtaining approval from this Board, when necessary.  Assuring that OHPO clearance is acquired, when necessary.  Acquiring the necessary permits to complete the project (building, zoning, and planning commission).  Acquiring at least three quote/bids from qualified contractors to construct the proposed improvements.  Assuring that the contractors are not on the State’s debarred list.  Reviewing quotes/bids as submitted and assuring the Community that the lowest and best quote/bid is being selected, or providing adequate documentation otherwise. Quote/bid must be within 10% of estimate.  Assuring that current prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) are provided to the contractors (to be obtained from the MSA Executive Director), when necessary.  Acquiring authorization to proceed from the MSA Executive Director prior to authorizing the contractor to start construction.  Permitting the Community’s Labor Compliance Officer on-site during construction to interview the contractor’s employees.  Acquiring invoices from all contractors and suppliers along with weekly payroll reports.  Providing invoices to the MSA Executive Director for the project expenditures (those funded both with public and private funds) and requesting payment for 50 percent of those invoices, up to $10,000.  Allowing the Community’s inspector on the site to review the construction and to determine completeness.  Agreeing to withhold final reimbursements to the contractor until Community approval is received.  Agreeing that the building will not be intentionally demolished for at least five years from the date of project completion.  Agreeing that all contracts over $2,000 must comply with the Executive Order 11246 regarding non-discrimination.  Agreeing to hold the Community harmless from any potential litigation or disputes involving quality of work and materials used on this project. The Community is in no way responsible for warranties or quality of work issues regardless of the source of funds used on this project.  Otherwise cooperating with the Community to assure that the CDBG program requirements are being met.

Building/Business Owner understands the following:  The Community is bound by CDBG regulations to require the above information and steps.  The Community is under no obligation to provide a grant to the Owner if the Owner fails to comply with program regulations.  No construction can start until all clearances are provided and authorization to proceed is provided to the Owner.  The Community agrees to provide a grant of $997.50 or 50% of the total project costs not to exceed $10,000 to the Building/Business Owner to complete the improvements described on Attachment A, once all the above requirements are met.

Payment of this grant will be made based on the following schedule:  Proper invoices in the amount of the entire project (or a completed portion thereof) are presented to the MSA Executive Director.  The MSA Executive Director reviews the invoices and submits them to the Community.  The Community will inspect the project to assure that the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the program requirements and to the owner. The Community is held harmless from quality of work and materials issues and any future litigation and/or disputes involving same. By signing the final inspection certificate, the owner assumes all liability for any future deficiencies and/or quality of work or materials. The Community offers no warranties or guarantees on either work or material quality regardless of the source of funds used to pay for the work/materials.  The Community requests the funds from the State of Ohio. Receipt of funds could take up to 3-6 weeks. Once funds are received, the Community reimburses the property owner for 50% balance of contract, up to $10,000, whichever is less.

Please note that you have 30 days from the date of this agreement to enter into an agreement with a contractor to start the improvements to your building. Failure to execute said agreement within this time frame nullifies this agreement.

Lorain County Building/Business Owner S/Lori Kokoski S/Michael A. Musengo Date: March 8, 2017 Date: 4-26-17

WHEREAS, Said payment will be paid from Acct 2060.DT15.100.116.07.6200.0000 (CDBG FY15 Contractual Services) account.

In the matter of awarding a contract to Dave Coffman of ) Coffman Properties LTD, to receive grant assistance from the ) CDBG PY15 Set- Aside Private Rehabilitation activity ) March 8th, 2017

WHEREAS, the owner has applied for private rehabilitation assistance in the amount of $8,205.00 which will be matched by an additional $8,205.00 in private investment to renovate the roof of the building located at 125 Park Avenue

WHEREAS, The form of the agreement is as follows Lorain County Commissioners Downtown Revitalization Program, Amherst

GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUILDING/BUSINESS OWNER AND LORAIN COUNTY FOR DOWNTOWN RENOVATION GRANT This Agreement made and entered into this 8 th day of March, 2017, between Lorain County (herein after referred to as Community) and Dave Coffman of Coffman Properties LTD, Building/Business Owner, for a grant to the Building/Business Owner for renovation work to be completed at 125 Park Avenue, Amherst, Ohio, in an amount of $8,205.00 or 50% of the total project cost, up to $10,000 Building/Business Owner agrees: To implement the renovation project according to the requirements of the CDBG program as presented by the Community and its representatives, including:  Providing a sketch of the facade improvements.  Providing work write-ups or specifications adequate for acquiring quotes or bids from contractors.  Providing cost estimates from a qualified third party.  Submitting the project to the Design Review Board and obtaining approval from this Board, when necessary.  Assuring that OHPO clearance is acquired, when necessary.  Acquiring the necessary permits to complete the project (building, zoning, and planning commission).  Acquiring at least three quote/bids from qualified contractors to construct the proposed improvements.  Assuring that the contractors are not on the State’s debarred list.  Reviewing quotes/bids as submitted and assuring the Community that the lowest and best quote/bid is being selected, or providing adequate documentation otherwise. Quote/bid must be within 10% of estimate.  Assuring that current prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) are provided to the contractors (to be obtained from the MSA Executive Director), when necessary.  Acquiring authorization to proceed from the MSA Executive Director prior to authorizing the contractor to start construction.  Permitting the Community’s Labor Compliance Officer on-site during construction to interview the contractor’s employees.  Acquiring invoices from all contractors and suppliers along with weekly payroll reports.  Providing invoices to the MSA Executive Director for the project expenditures (those funded both with public and private funds) and requesting payment for 50 percent of those invoices, up to $10,000  Allowing the Community’s inspector on the site to review the construction and to determine completeness.  Agreeing to withhold final reimbursements to the contractor until Community approval is received.  Agreeing that the building will not be intentionally demolished for at least five years from the date of project completion.  Agreeing that all contracts over $2,000 must comply with the Executive Order 11246 regarding non-discrimination.  Agreeing to hold the Community harmless from any potential litigation or disputes involving quality of work and materials used on this project. The Community is in no way responsible for warranties or quality of work issues regardless of the source of funds used on this project.  Otherwise cooperating with the Community to assure that the CDBG program requirements are being met.

Building/Business Owner understands the following:  The Community is bound by CDBG regulations to require the above information and steps.  The Community is under no obligation to provide a grant to the Owner if the Owner fails to comply with program regulations.  No construction can start until all clearances are provided and authorization to proceed is provided to the Owner.  The Community agrees to provide a grant of $8,205.00 or 50% of the total project costs not to exceed $10,000, to the Building/Business Owner to complete the improvements described on Attachment A, once all the above requirements are met.

Payment of this grant will be made based on the following schedule:  Proper invoices in the amount of the entire project (or a completed portion thereof) are presented to the MSA Executive Director.  The MSA Executive Director reviews the invoices and submits them to the Community.  The Community will inspect the project to assure that the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the program requirements and to the owner. The Community is held harmless from quality of work and materials issues and any future litigation and/or disputes involving same. By signing the final inspection certificate, the owner assumes all liability for any future deficiencies and/or quality of work or materials. The Community offers no warranties or guarantees on either work or material quality regardless of the source of funds used to pay for the work/materials.  The Community requests the funds from the State of Ohio. Receipt of funds could take up to 3-6 weeks. Once funds are received, the Community reimburses the property owner for 50% balance of contract, up to $10,000,

Lorain County Building/Business Owner S/Lori Kokoski S/David Coffman Date: March 8, 2017 Date: 2-24-17

In the matter of awarding a contract to Dave Coffman of ) Redington Block LLC, to receive grant assistance from the ) CDBG PY15 Set- Aside Private Rehabilitation activity ) March 8th, 2017

WHEREAS, the owner has applied for private rehabilitation assistance in the amount of $10,000 matched by an additional $27,525.00 in private investment to renovate the roof of the building located at 223 Park Avenue.

WHEREAS, The form of the agreement is as follows Lorain County Commissioners Downtown Revitalization Program, Amherst

GRANT AGREEMENT BETWEEN BUILDING/BUSINESS OWNER AND LORAIN COUNTY FOR DOWNTOWN RENOVATION GRANT This Agreement made and entered into this 8 th day of March, 2017, between Lorain County (herein after referred to as Community) and Dave Coffman of Redington Block LLC, Building/Business Owner, for a grant to the Building/Business Owner for renovation work to be completed at 223 Park Avenue, Amherst, Ohio, in an amount of $10,000 or 50% of the total project cost, up to $10,000 Building/Business Owner agrees: To implement the renovation project according to the requirements of the CDBG program as presented by the Community and its representatives, including:  Providing a sketch of the facade improvements.  Providing work write-ups or specifications adequate for acquiring quotes or bids from contractors.  Providing cost estimates from a qualified third party.  Submitting the project to the Design Review Board and obtaining approval from this Board, when necessary.  Assuring that OHPO clearance is acquired, when necessary.  Acquiring the necessary permits to complete the project (building, zoning, and planning commission).  Acquiring at least three quote/bids from qualified contractors to construct the proposed improvements.  Assuring that the contractors are not on the State’s debarred list.  Reviewing quotes/bids as submitted and assuring the Community that the lowest and best quote/bid is being selected, or providing adequate documentation otherwise. Quote/bid must be within 10% of estimate.  Assuring that current prevailing wage rates (Davis-Bacon) are provided to the contractors (to be obtained from the MSA Executive Director), when necessary.  Acquiring authorization to proceed from the MSA Executive Director prior to authorizing the contractor to start construction.  Permitting the Community’s Labor Compliance Officer on-site during construction to interview the contractor’s employees.  Acquiring invoices from all contractors and suppliers along with weekly payroll reports.  Providing invoices to the MSA Executive Director for the project expenditures (those funded both with public and private funds) and requesting payment for 50 percent of those invoices, up to $10,000.  Allowing the Community’s inspector on the site to review the construction and to determine completeness.

 Agreeing to withhold final reimbursements to the contractor until Community approval is received.  Agreeing that the building will not be intentionally demolished for at least five years from the date of project completion.  Agreeing that all contracts over $2,000 must comply with the Executive Order 11246 regarding non-discrimination.  Agreeing to hold the Community harmless from any potential litigation or disputes involving quality of work and materials used on this project. The Community is in no way responsible for warranties or quality of work issues regardless of the source of funds used on this project.  Otherwise cooperating with the Community to assure that the CDBG program requirements are being met.

Building/Business Owner understands the following:  The Community is bound by CDBG regulations to require the above information and steps.  The Community is under no obligation to provide a grant to the Owner if the Owner fails to comply with program regulations.  No construction can start until all clearances are provided and authorization to proceed is provided to the Owner.  The Community agrees to provide a grant of $10,000 or 50% of the total project costs not to exceed $10,000, to the Building/Business Owner to complete the improvements described on Attachment A, once all the above requirements are met.

Payment of this grant will be made based on the following schedule:  Proper invoices in the amount of the entire project (or a completed portion thereof) are presented to the MSA Executive Director.  The MSA Executive Director reviews the invoices and submits them to the Community.  The Community will inspect the project to assure that the work has been completed to the satisfaction of the program requirements and to the owner. The Community is held harmless from quality of work and materials issues and any future litigation and/or disputes involving same. By signing the final inspection certificate, the owner assumes all liability for any future deficiencies and/or quality of work or materials. The Community offers no warranties or guarantees on either work or material quality regardless of the source of funds used to pay for the work/materials.  The Community requests the funds from the State of Ohio. Receipt of funds could take up to 3-6 weeks. Once funds are received, the Community reimburses the property owner for 50% balance of contract, up to $10,000, whichever is less.

Lorain County Building/Business Owner S/Lori Kokoski S/David Coffman Date: March 8, 2017 Date: 2-24-17

Motion by Kokoski, seconded by Kalo to adopt Resolution. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: Kokoski & Kalo / Nay: Lundy Motion carried. ______(discussion was held on the above)

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Mr. Cordes asked for an explanation on the neighborhood stabilization program using CDBG monies in downtown Amherst. Max Upton, Community Development stated that there is allowable grant of up to $10,000 per building owner. Commissioner Lundy said he will only give a business owner one grant, not multiple. Mr. Cordes aid how much was in the program. Max Upton stated that 60% has been expended and that included the parking facility in downtown Amherst. The leveraging is 2/1 and there is around $80,000 left, but working with City of Amherst Main street for more projects. Mr. Cordes said the county has received in all $6-700,000, Max said yes and stated that these businesses have to have skin in the game as well by paying have of the project, cannot demo their property, no transfer and needs to be owner occupied. Commissioner Kalo said there are many callbacks and the owners having significant investments. Max state that there was a cant building that housed a bar and now all building in the downtown Amherst have a full 100% occupancy rate. Mr. Cordes said are we working with Oberlin and Wellington. Mr. Romancak said yes and all work has to be completed by September 1 close of federal year. Max stated he is working with the historic preservation and local design groups to have all projects presented and does attend their monthly meetings Commissioner Lundy asked how many more projects will be coming. Max said at least 6 are waiting or OHP approval then goes to bid. Commissioner Kalo asked then the funds will be expended. Max said no, there should be enough to do at least 7-10 more because not all property owners maxed out on their building. ______(discussion was held on the above) d. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR James R. Cordes had no additional issues today. ______e. ASSISTANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR Gerald A. Innes had no issues for this day. ______

161 f. COMMISSIONERS REPORT March 8, 2017 Commissioner Kokoski congratulated Judge Walther on the Veterans Court, he had 3 graduates Rosa Gee, Sheffield Lake said we need to help our disabled veterans. There are veterans that live on the border of Lorain/Erie County and they had to choose a VA Clinic; Sheffield or Toledo. They all choose Toledo but have not way to get there. We have no transportation in the rural areas; the county veterans of Lorain or Erie will not help because they are not within the jurisdiction. There have been former veterans making these trips and taking them to appointments. Why do veterans fall through the cracks, we need to have both counties come together and work together for the betterment of our Veterans Rosa Gee said April 21, German’s Villa (donated hall), Music on Mission (donated their time), need raffles but there will be a Spaghetti Dinner will be held for the Mural Project to be on Valor Home. Not many people know the good that happens behind the walls. There are 26 veterans that live there. She also stated the City of Lorain Mayor and State are working on the hole in the wall from taking bridge down Rosa Gee said on March 11 at LCCC at 7:30 pm, cost $9, Tribute Concert for Vets

Commissioner Kalo attending TIRC this morning, approving semiannual loan and review other loans

Commissioner Lundy commended Judge Walther and the Veterans Court and the 3 graduates Commissioner Lundy said there is a proposal in DC to limit the great leas restoring funding due to cutbacks at EPA ______(discussion was held on the above) g. CLERK’S REPORT Clerk Upton had no issues for this day. ______h. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

Motion by Kokoski, seconded by Kalo to approve the Board Correspondence and waive the reading of the same. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Kokoski noted #9 on the agenda

#1. OHEPA application for antidegradtion project for Lorain County II landfill LLC, 43502 Oberlin/Elyria Rd. Further info at http://www.epa.ohio.gov/actions.aspx or Hearing Clerk, OHEPA, 50 W. Town St., PO Box 1049, Columbus, Ohio 43216 – 614-644- 3037 or [email protected]

#2. Ohio Metallurgical services, Inc., Elyria notice on behalf of Lorain County to redeem its Series 1998 bonds in full (cc: LCCDD)

#3. March 18, 9 am, Amy Levin Conference & Learning Center, 1165 N. Ridge Rd., E., Lorain Mental Health will have their retreat, no board meeting

#4. March 8 at 8:45 a.m., Lorain County Economic & Industrial Development Corporation will have their meeting in room A to discuss RLF semiannual report for 2nd half and present loan to Jess Lake company LLC (Avon Lake Goddard School)

#5. Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services board will meet on 3/8 at 5 pm (prog); 3/15 at 5:30 pm (board) and 3/22 at 5 pm (adm comm)

#6. Commissioner Kokoski & Kalo executed request of payment and status of funds request for B –F-15-1BQ-1 (org: LCCDD)

#7. Ohio Dept of Taxation that county portion of sales and use tax rate will increase by one quarter effective 4/1/17 and informed us on steps they took to notify vendors; emails and online at tax.ohio.gov #8. Publications: “StarrLites”; “Peri’scope”; “Counties Current”; “CCAO statehouse reports”: “NACO county news: “American City & County”; #9. March 13-6 pm, Columbia Township Hall discuss solution to random shooting in the township. Sheriff, Prosecutor and District Rep Stein will be in attendance ______i. PUBLIC COMMENT (Please limit your comments to three minutes)

Warren Daniels Sr., Daniels & Sons Plumbing said throughout Lorain County there are no minorities and he has spoken with the people in D.C., Cleveland and Columbus about not getting federal jobs. He stated he is a union plumber and came today to speak because of the federal funds that were being discussed at the hearing. Mr. Cordes said this public hearing was for CDBG funds, which include federal funds. If there are specific jobs he is referring too, please elaborate so they can be looked into. Mr. Daniels stated we are tearing down buildings, giving work to the same contractor, money was given to Elyria McDonalds. Mr. Cordes stated the only project the county is working on right now is the Courthouse, the other projects that you are eluding too are the City of Elyria. Mr. Daniels said he has Mr. Cordes on tape, it’s like Dimora. Mr. Cordes said what, you are casting expulsive, inaccurate and incorrect sayings, anything he has said he will stand behind. Mr. Daniels stated he was told by Mr. Cordes delinquent taxes have to be paid before a contractor gets works. Mr. Cordes said that is true, Mr. Daniels said there are a lot of people working that owe lots of money. Mr. Cordes said if they are county projects please let him know and he would look into it. Mr. Daniels said when he finds a good lawyer he will be back, minorities need to be hired and also provide food for their families. Commissioner Kokoski several times tried to have Mr. Daniels go back to the podium to speak or elaborate on a specific item or even told him to bid on the courthouse. Mr. Daniels would not and said he does not have the money for the bond on the courthouse, he almost died of cancer and this is just not right. ______(discussion was held on the above)

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Commissioner Kokoski moved, seconded by Kalo to go into an executive session at 10:40 a.m. to discuss new hires at JFS, update on JFS contract negotiations and possible sale/purchase real estate. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: all. Motion carried.

Commissioners reconvened from executive session and the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 17-165

In the matter of authorizing various personnel actions as ) Indicated on the summary sheet for employees within the ) March 8, 2017 Jurisdiction of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize various personnel actions as indicated on the summary sheet for employees within the jurisdiction of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners.

Solid Waste: Promotion: 1. David Eddie, Collection Center – Team Leader – promote – probationary period 60 days, effective date to be determined at a rate of $12.37/hour

Job & Family Services: Probationary removal: 1. Hilary Payne, Income Maintenance Worker 2, effective March 8, 2017 at rate of $15.26/hour Promotions; 1. Barbara A. Tamas, Promoted to Director – hire – 6 month probation temporary work level, effective April 3, 2017 at rate of $105,800 2. Rula Raphael, Promoted to CSEA Administrator – hire unclassified, temporary work level, effective April 3, 2017 at a 10% increase 3. Kristin Whiteman, Promoted to H.R. Administrator – hire – 6 month probationary unclassified, effective March 13, 2017 at a 10% increase

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With no further business before the Board, Motion by Kokoski seconded by Kalo to adjourn at 2:00 p.m. Ayes: All. Motion carried.

The meeting then adjourned. ______)Commissioners Lori Kokoski, President ) ) ______)of Ted Kalo, Vice-president ) ) ______)Lorain County Matt Lundy, Member )Ohio

Attest:______, Clerk

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