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July Workshop (Board of the Whole) meeting

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[October 17, 2014]  LINCOLN - First Floor Courtroom, Courthouse July 10, 2014

Present: Dave Hepler – Vice Chairman; Rick Aylesworth; Kevin Bateman; David Blankenship; Bob Farmer; Pat O’Neill; Gene Rohlfs; Chuck Ruben; Jan Schumacher (7:03)
Absent: Andy Anderson; Andy Meister; Emily Davenport
Guests: Derek Hurley; Jessica Lema; Vicki Dugan; Bret Aukamp; Randy Awe

Mr. Hepler called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Mr. Blankenship.

A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to approve June 12, 2014 minutes. Motion passed.

Airport/Farm: Mr. Rohlfs reported 891 gallons of fuel were sold in June. Nothing further to report.

Animal Control: Mr. Bateman reported Logan County Animal Control is working on a program to increase cat adoption. Nothing to report.

Building and Grounds: A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to accept the roofing bid from Henson Robinson Company which came in at $109,500. Straw vote taken, motion passed.



A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to expand funds for both projects. Straw vote taken, motion passed. Mr. Ruben will make another motion during his finance report.

A motion was made by Mr. Bateman, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to accept lighting grant for $11,000 which will replace the lighting at the Safety Complex. The grant has a pay back in 24 months but the County’s out of pocket will be $3,800.00. Straw vote taken, motion passed. Nothing further to report.

Chamber of Commerce: Mrs. Schumacher reported Chamber of Commerce is gearing up for the Balloon Fest. Nothing further to report.

Community Action: Mr. O’Neill reported Community Action had 93 resumes for the Director Position. Community Action interviewed 7 candidates. Community Action hopes to get it narrowed down to two candidates. Mr. O’Neill also reported they are thinking about a major over haul regarding Head Start structure which may create addition jobs. The auditors expressed some concerns over the large deficits in nutrition’s for Meals on Wheels. Nothing further to report.

Executive/Economic Development: Mr. Helper reported Executive meets July 14, 2014.

Mrs. Schumacher gave an update on UOC.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mrs. Schumacher, to bring UOC off the table for discussion. Straw vote taken, motion passed.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, to remove funding from UOC unless the structure becomes more fair. Motion dies due to lack of second.

Nothing to report.

Finance: A motion was made by Mr. Ruben, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to transfer 80,000.00 from farm funds balance to Building and Grounds 101-21-56102 and to expend 150K from 101-21-56102 and 20K for 101-21- 53027 to pay first half of Safety Complex Roof and HVAC Repairs. Straw vote taken, motion passed.

Nothing further to report.

General Assembly: Nothing to report.

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Health: Nothing to report.

Insurance/Legislation: A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Ruben, to approve LO 13-14 75- Prevailing Wage Act. Straw vote taken, motion passed.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. O’Neill, to approve LO 13-14 76 - Ordinance Establishing a System for the Licensing of Organizations to operate Raffles and Poker Runs in the County of Logan County. Straw vote taken, motion passed.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Batman, to participate in Catapult Preventative wellness checkups and approval of County Board expenditure of $1000 toward incentives. Straw vote taken, motion passed.

A motion was made by Mrs. Schumacher, seconded by Mr. Rohlfs, to LO 13-14 73- New Holland Volunteer Fire Department. Straw vote taken, motion passed.

Nothing further to report.

Workforce Investment: Nothing to report.

Law Enforcement and EMA: Nothing to report.

Liquor: Nothing to report.

Planning and Zoning: Nothing to report

Economic Development Partnership: Nothing to report

Road and Bridge: A motion was made by Mr. Aylesworth, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to approve LO 13-14 74 Resolution for County Aid for Elkhart Road District up to $20,000.00. Nicholas Road condition will start first week of August. Nothing further to report.

Main Street and Tourism: Nothing to report.

Waste Management: Mr. O’Neill reported Mitzi Rohlfs is having a hard time with illegal dumping at the bins. Nothing to report.
 


Safety: Nothing to report.

Personnel: Mrs. Schumacher reported the committee is in the process of updating the personnel manual. Nothing further to report.

County Board Chairman’s Report:  Nothing further to report.

A motion was made by Mr. O’Neill, seconded by Mr. Farmer, to adjourn the meeting. Motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 7:49 p.m.

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