Ohio County Fiscal Court
April 24, 2012 5:00 PM
Ohio County Fiscal Court
1. PUBLIC HEARING CRA and LGEA FUNDS
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Discussion

A public hearing was held before the court meeting for the purpose of obtaining citizens comments regarding the possible uses of the County Road Aid (CRA) and Local Government Economic Assistance (LGEA) funds. Attendance was taken with a sign-in sheet and a copy is attached and on file in the Clerk's office.

2. Call to Order-Judge Executive David Johnston
3. Prayer and Pledge by Joel Wayne-Beaver Dam Baptist Church
4. Approve Previous Minutes from April 10, 2012 as presented by Beverly Geary-Fiscal Court Clerk
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve the Previous Minutes from April 10, 2012 as presented by Beverly Geary-Fiscal Court Clerk passed with a motion by Jason Bullock and a second by Larry Keown.

5. Approve Bills, Claims, Payments, and Transfers as presented by Anne Melton-County Treasurer
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Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve Bills, Claims, Payments, and Transfers as presented by Anne Melton-County Treasurer passed with a motion by Kenny Autry and a second by Brandon Thomas.

6. Award Salt Bid for F.Y. 2012-2013-David Johnston
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve to award the Salt Bid for the Fiscal Year 2012-2013 to Morton Salt at $75.01 per ton passed with a motion by Larry Keown and a second by Brandon Thomas.

7. Update Purchase Order System
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Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to accept the new purchase order policy as follows: Purchases for general maint and/or repair that exceeds $2,500 and purchases for capital improvements that exceeds $1,000 shall require the pre-authorization and signature of the County Judge Executive passed with a motion by Larry Keown and a second by Kenny Autry.

8. Preapproved Recurring Expenses for Budget Year 2012/2013
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to accept Preapproved Recurring Expenses as presented for Budget Year 2012/2013 passed with a motion by Larry Keown and a second by Jason Bullock.

9. 1ST READING OF 2012/2013 BUDGET (ORDINANCE 2012-21)
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve the 1ST READING OF 2012/2013 BUDGET (ORDINANCE 2012-2013) passed with a motion by David Johnston and a second by Kenny Autry.

Discussion

A Budget Workshop is scheduled for May 5, 2012 at 9:00 a.m.for the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 2012-21

9.1. Re-Cap of Changes to Budget
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10. Committee Reports
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve the Wellness Center Committee recommendation, the Ohio County Fiscal Court will provide a membership (Employee Only) for each county employee if the following conditions are met: 1. Enrollment for the Wellness Center will be held during the Health Insurance Open Enrollment Period. Employees wanting to obtain their free membershop must enroll during this time. 2. Employees are required to viist the Wellness Center at leat (24) times during a (6) month period. It will be the employee's responsibility to "card-in" at the Wellness Center so their visit will be documented. The Wellness Center will provide the Fiscal Court with a print out for the (6) month period (7-1-2012 thru 12-31-2012) to verify that at least (24) visits were made. 3. If employee fails to visit Wellness Center at least (24) times during the (6) month period then membership will be dropped. Employee may not re-enroll until the next open enrollment is held. 4. Newly hired employees wil be eligible for enrollment and visit times will be prorated accordingly passed with a motion by David Johnston and a second by Jason Bullock.

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve the One-Up Self-Improvement Program which is for County employees on a voluntary basis to "self-improve" by furthering their eductaion. The employee will be reimbursed up to $750 per year for pre-approved education or training. Receipts and passing transcript must be presented at the end of the class in order to receive up to $750 passed with a motion by Kenny Autry and a second by David Johnston.

Discussion

Animal Control Officer Josh Wright reported that engineers at Biggerstaff and Ward are working on plans for the new Animal Shelter building and a new advertisement for bids would be ready before the next Court meeting.

Magistrate Jason Bullock told the Court that the Smoking Ordinance had some revisions made to it and a new copy was available for the Court to review with revisions. Mr. Bullock also said that the Golf Course Committee received a counter offer and the Committee refused the offer and that the Court is firm with its offer of $305.000

10.1. WELLNESS COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATION
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Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion to accept the Wellness Committee Recommedation passed with a motion by David Johnston and a second by Jason Bullock.

11. *Other Business Open to Magistrates, Public Officials, and the General Public
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Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve the hiring of Adam Wright as a Deputy Sheriff at $16.00 per hour effective April 13, 2012 passed with a motion by David Johnston and a second by Larry Keown.

Discussion

Motion Died for Lack of Second: Motion made by Magistrate Brandon Thomas for the Court to nofify all Court members of any budget transfers made prior to any Court meetings.

12. Adjournment
Actions Taken

Motion Passed:  Motion made for the Court to approve to adjourn the meeting passed with a motion by Larry Keown and a second by Kenny Autry.