COMMISSIONERS MEETING

REGULAR SESSION

MARCH 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m.

ATTENDANCE:

COMMISSIONERS: Gene R. Beck, President

Kristina Warren, Vice President

Dennis D. O’Hair

COUNTY ATTORNEY: Timothy Bookwalter

DEPUTY AUDITOR: Evelyn Owens

AUDIENCE: Thirteen Individuals

The Putnam County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on March 7, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. at the annex. The pledge to the flag was given.

PUTNAM COUNTY HIGHWAY

David Sutherlin requested permission to replace Dean Whitaker, a truck driver for the Highway Department.

Dennis O’Hair made the motion to approve; Gene Beck seconded. The motion carried unanimously. Mr. Sutherlin mentioned that there are several people leaving the Highway Department. He said he would keep the Commissioners informed.

COUNCIL LEGAL ADVISOR

Mitch Proctor informed the Commissioners that Tim Bookwalter had resigned as the Council’s attorney. The Council wants to replace Tim Bookwalter with Scott Hoff. Dennis O’Hair made a motion to approve; Kristina Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

NEW MAYSVILLE SPEED LIMIT SIGN

Gene Beck made a motion to approve a new 35 MPH speed limit sign for New Maysville (550 East). Dennis O’Hair seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

DUNBAR BRIDGE STATUS

Steve Luther gave the Commissioners an update on Dunbar Bridge and asked if they would meet with him on the 21^st at 5:00 p.m. to discuss a financial plan for Federal Aid projects. The Commissioners agreed.

ANTIQUE COURT STAMP DONATION

Judge Lowe found an antique Court of Common Plea stamp in his office that was no longer being used. He wanted permission to donate it to the county museum. Kristina Warren made a motion to approve. Dennis O’Hair seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

PLANNING & ZONING/EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT

Kim Hyten discussed a letter in regard to the CERT Program where local emergency management officials were given backpacks with supplies. The program did not meet requirements; therefore, the backpacks need to be returned. Mr. Hyten had called the officials to tell them to return the backpacks. He had only received a few from a list of 10-15. Gene Beck made the motion for Mr. Hyten to call the people on the list and send certified letters. If they did not respond legal action would be taken.

Kim Hyten presented a Proclamation for Severe Weather Week. It was signed and approved by the Commissioners.

Mr. Hyten also addressed a letter from Marathon Ashland Pipe Line describing a project to be taken place on the North and South sides of County Road 300 South.

COUNTY ISSUES

Marilyn Bigelow made mention of road striping needed in the Heritage Lake area. Dennis O’Hair asked for the Commissioners to be notified of any damages being caused to the roads in the Heritage Lake area by construction jobs.

Ms. Bigelow asked when the next tax sale would take place. Kristina Warren explained that a definite date had not been established. She would have to contact the Treasurer and/or the Auditor’s office.

COUNTY WEB SITE ORDINANCE

An ordinance was presented to the Board in regard to the Putnam County Web site selling sponsorship pages on the web site to private individuals and entities. The ordinance states the funds should be payable to the Putnam County Treasurer and the Treasurer shall maintain records of all deposits for said sponsorships. Kristina Warren explained that the County Auditor is responsible for setting up funds, etc. Ordinance should be changed to reflect that. Kristina Warren made the motion for the ordinance to be advertised by next Commissioner’s meeting. Dennis O’Hair seconded. Motion carried unanimously.

AG WEEK

A proclamation was presented for Putnam County AG Week, March 15-17, 2005. The proclamation was approved and signed by the Commissioners.

ASSET FORFEITURE ORDINANCE

Tim Bookwalter and Judge Lowe discussed the Asset Forfeiture Ordinance. They said the IC codes would need to be corrected. The Commissioners would approve with the understanding the IC codes would be corrected.

PUTNAM COUNTY SHERIFF’S DEPARTMENT – CREDIT CARD

Sheriff Mark Frisbie asked the Commissioners to approve the Sheriff Departments credit card limit from $1,500 to $5,000. Sheriff Frisbie stated the card has a standing balance of $0. Dennis O’Hair made a motion to approve. Kristina Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously

Sheriff Frisbie asked for approval to re-hire a part time cook for the jail. Gene Beck made a motion for approval. Dennis O’Hair seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

GREENBRIAR SUBDIVISION

Dr. Heavin discussed with the Commissioners a Rural Development Loan for Greenbriar.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

Dr. Heavin asked for approval to raise the fee for death and birth certificates to $8. Gene Beck made a motion for approval. Kristina Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

Dr. Heavin expressed the department’s need for I.D. badges.

CLAIMS

Claims were presented and approved by the Board.

MAIL

1. Nunn Law Office – Tort Claim.

2. Distribution of EDIT.

3. Board of Trustees Minutes.

4. Clerk Monthly Report – January 2005.

5. IDEM – Construction permit for sanitary sewer system.

6. IDEM – Notice of receipt of sewer permit application for Autumn Village Horizontal Property Regime.

7. Microfilm Progress Report – February 2005.

8. IDEM – Approval of Permit Transfer and Renewal of RHS Recycling & Transfer Station.

9. Welfare Report – Revised, December 2004.

10. Payroll Journal & Check Register for Check Date 2/25/2005 (signed and approved)

The Commissioners acknowledged their mail.

ADJOURN

Gene Beck made the motion to adjourn; Kristina Warren seconded. The motion carried unanimously.

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Gene R. Beck, President Kristina Warren, V. President

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Dennis D. O’Hair Attest: Evelyn Owens, Deputy Auditor