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MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 16, 2006 AGENDA MEETING

Commissioner Reiff opened the meeting at 9:15 a.m. on the 16th day of November, 2006 with the following members present: Commissioner W. Dan Reiff, Commissioner Sam Bassitt, County Administrator Becky Saine and Clerk of the Board, Kelli Singhaus.

Adam Blevins led the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Reiff moved for the approval of the November 14, 2006 Agenda Meeting minutes. Commissioner Bassitt seconded the motion. The minutes were approved as submitted.

Action Items:

Resolution #811-06. Supplemental appropriation for the Allen County Health Department.

A request for this supplemental has been received from Martha Burklow, Health Department, for the Community Water Fund #8814 with an original appropriation amount of $18,100.00 and a new appropriation of $25,671.00 for an increase of $7,671.00. This supplemental is necessary to appropriate additional funds for the remainder of the year.

Commissioner Bassitt moved to adopt the Resolution. Commissioner Reiff seconded the motion. The roll was called and the Resolution was approved unanimously.

Resolution #812-06. Supplemental appropriation for the Allen County EMA.

Russ Decker, Allen County EMA Director, has requested that the Board approve a supplemental for the EMA Fund #2091 with an original appropriation amount of $252,987.00 and a new appropriation amount of $257,182.33 for an increase of $4,195.33. This supplemental is necessary to appropriate additional funds for the remainder of the year to end the project.

Commissioner Reiff moved to adopt the Resolution. Commissioner Bassitt seconded the motion. The roll was called and the Resolution was approved unanimously.

Resolution #813-06. Supplemental appropriation for the Allen County Engineer’s Office.

Laura Clark, Allen County Engineer’s Office, has submitted a request for a supplemental for the Girl Scout Ditch #1237 Fund #4236 with an original appropriation amount of $0.00 and a new appropriation of $8,784.00 for an increase of $8,784.00. This supplemental is necessary to award a contract in order to construct the project.

Resolution #814-06. Approve the probationary period removal of an employee at the Allen County Department of Job & Family Services.

Lynn Shock, Director, has requested that the Board approve the probationary removal of an employee who currently has the job title of Eligibility/Referral Specialist 1 due to failure to abide by the policies and procedures established by the agency to insure the timely and effective provision of services to the clients and customers. The removal will be effective as of Thursday, November 16, 2006 at 12:00 p.m.

Commissioner Reiff moved to adopt the Resolution. Commissioner Bassitt seconded the motion. The roll was called and the Resolution was approved unanimously. Resolution #815-06. Intradepartmental transfers for various departments.

Becky Saine, County Administrator, has requested that the Board approve 2 transfers in the General Fund #1001. The first transfer is from Account (#2990-Contingency) to Account (#0580-Domestic Reactions Travel) in the amount of $1,000.00. This transfer is necessary due to the fact that 2006 budget was used to pay 2005 bills. The second transfer is from (Account #2990-Municiple Court Salary Official) to (Account #0550-Common Pleas Court Juror Fees) in the amount of $5,000.00. This transfer is necessary due to additional funds being needed.

Resolution #816-06. Authorize training, seminar and travel related expenses for various departments.

Commissioner Reiff moved to adopt the Resolution. Commissioner Bassitt seconded the motion. The roll was called and the Resolution was approved unanimously.

Resolution #817-06. Authorize waiver of employee health insurance premium for the month of December, 2006.

The Health Insurance Committee has made a recommendation to the Board to waive the employee health insurance premiums for the month of December, 2006, excluding the Health Department. The employee share of the premiums for the month of December, 2006 will be paid from the Health Insurance Fund. The Health Department Board has determined that their Health Insurance Premiums for their employees only, will not be waived for December, 2006, due to insufficient funding. The Commissioners have made this determination due to the fact that Allen County has had good success with our insurance premiums within the last year. Claims have been low based on employees using the medical services wisely. Allen County held their Annual Health & Wellness Fair on November 15, 2006. This year was the first that the City of Lima participated in the wellness fair with us. Turnout for the wellness fair was fantastic!

Discussion Items:

A. Allen County Economic Development, Marcel Wagner, presented the following:

1. Request to adopt Resolution #818-06, authorize submission of an application to the State of Ohio, Department of Development, for assistance under the Industrial Site Improvement Fund Program. The State of Ohio, Dept. of Development, provides financial assistance to local governments for the purpose of acquiring or making improvements to commercial or industrial areas to create new jobs or preserve existing jobs and employment opportunities. The Board desires to participate in the program to receive financial assistance for improving the Foreign Trade Zone Industrial Park under the Ohio Industrial Site Improvement Fund Program. Marcel stated that the grant will be in the amount of $500,000 for the job-ready site program. The project will consist of completing the roadway, which consists of 2600 ft. of the Industrial Park section South of PPG Industries to Ft. Shawnee Industrial Park area. The Engineer’s Estimate for this project is $1.1million and we have a commitment of $200,000 of 629 Road Funds from the Ohio Dept. of Dev. It is necessary to apply for additional CDBG Grant Funds to complete this project. This is the first of two projects at the Industrial Park. The first project is the completion of rail-sitting. Marcel will meet with the County Engineer later today to establish final numbers. Building expansions will be expected in the spring of 2007. Allen County has dedicated 3 acres of ground to the park for the roadway and at $35,000 per acre; the County will be making income off of this project.

Commissioner Reiff moved to adopt the Resolution. Commissioner Bassitt seconded the motion. The roll was called and the Resolution was approved unanimously. B. Allen County Department of Job & Family Services, Lynn Shock, presented the following:

1. Request to amend a contract with the Allen County Children Services Board. Lynn has requested that the Board approve an amendment to the contract increasing the total contract amount by $280,000 from $600,000 to an amount not to exceed $880,000. This contract uses TANF money. 2. Request to amend a contract with Delphos Senior Citizens Center. Lynn has requested that the Board approve an amendment to the contract increasing the amount by $5,300 from $3,000 to an amount not to exceed $8,300. Both of the amendments will be effective November 22, 2006. This contract uses Title XX money.

Announcements, Proclamations, Recognition and Commendations

With no further business to come before the Board, Commissioner Reiff moved to adjourn. Commissioner Bassitt seconded the motion. Meeting was adjourned.

Submitted by: Approved by:

______Amy K. Kahle Greg Sneary Assistant Clerk of the Board

W. Dan Reiff

Sam Bassitt