THE BOARD PRESIDENT INTRODUCED AND ENTERTAINED MOTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:

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1 REGULAR SESSION OF THE ASHTABULA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS Old Courthouse 25 West Jefferson St., 2nd Floor Jefferson, OH March 20, 2018 The Board of Ashtabula County Commissioners met in session; the Board President called the meeting to order and the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Members Present: President Kathryn L. Whittington, Vice-President J. P. Ducro, IV, and Commissioner Casey R. Kozlowski. Absent: None Board Staff Present: County Administrator Janet Discher and Clerk of the Board Lisa Hawkins. Motion To Approve Minutes Of Previous Session(S) And Waiver Of The Reading Of Same: MOTION: Kozlowski moved the adoption, Ducro seconded. DISCUSSION: None VOTE: Yeas: Whittington, Ducro, Kozlowski Nays: None Abstained: None Absent: none Whereupon the minutes were declared approved unanimously. Motion To Approve Today s Agenda: MOTION:Ducro moved the adoption, Kozlowski seconded. DISCUSSION: None Whereupon the agenda was declared approved unanimously. THE BOARD PRESIDENT INTRODUCED AND ENTERTAINED MOTIONS FOR THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTIONS:

2 RESOLUTION NUMBER APPOINTING MEMBER TO THE ASHTABULA COUNTY COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS PLANNING BOARD The Board of County Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, met on the 20 th day of March, 2018, in regular session at the offices of said Board in the Old Courthouse Building, 2 nd Floor, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio, with the following members present: Kathryn L. Whittington, J. P. Ducro IV, Casey R. Kozlowski. WHEREAS, Pursuant to Section of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board of Commissioners created the Ashtabula County Community Corrections Planning Board on November 9, 1995 by Resolution No , to establish, review and revise a comprehensive plan for the development, implementation, and operation of corrections services in the County; and WHEREAS, it is now necessary to appoint an additional member to the Board: Appointment: Name: Category: Term End: Judge Colleen O Toole Rep. of Judicial/Woman 11/9/2020 WHEREAS, Vacancies are filled in accordance with the rules of the Ohio Revised Code and there is zero compensation paid to the board members; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, that the appointment of member on the Ashtabula County Community Corrections Planning Board is hereby approved, as outlined above. MOTION: Kozlowski moved the adoption, Ducro seconded. DISCUSSION: None

3 RESOLUTION NUMBER APPROVING MONTHLY MEETING OF THE ASHTABULA COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS The Board of County Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, met on the 20 th day of March, 2018, in regular session at the offices of said Board in the Old Courthouse Building, 2 nd Floor, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio, with the following members present: Kathryn L. Whittington, J. P. Ducro IV, Casey R. Kozlowski. WHEREAS, On August 5, 1998, Section of the Ohio Revised Code was changed to allow the Board of Commissioners to hold regular sessions of the Board at a location in the county other than the office provided for the Board in the County Seat; and WHEREAS, since that change in the law, the Board of Commissioners has decided to hold regular meetings in various locations throughout the county in order to be more accessible to all citizens; and WHEREAS, below is a list of the place, time and date for the 2 nd meeting for 2018: March 27, 2018 Plymouth Community Room, 1001 Plymouth Rd., Ashtabula, OH WHEREAS, the meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m. with a public comment period, and the Agenda portion of the meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 p.m; and WHEREAS, the Board welcomes and strongly encourages members of the general public to attend this meeting; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio that we do hereby approve the second regional evening meeting for calendar year MOTION: Ducro moved the adoption, Kozlowski seconded. DISCUSSION: None

4 RESOLUTION NUMBER REMOVING AND APPOINTING MEMBERS TO THE ASHTABULA COUNTY LOCAL EMERGENCY PLANNING COMMITTEE (LEPC) The Board of County Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, met on the 20 th day of March, 2018, in regular session at the offices of said Board in the Old Courthouse Building, 2 nd Floor, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio, with the following members present: Kathryn L. Whittington, J. P. Ducro IV, Casey R. Kozlowski. WHEREAS, In accordance with Ohio Revised Code Section , the Board of Commissioners shall appoint members to serve on the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC); and WHEREAS, the following person needs to be removed: Name Category Jay Becker Category: Health Dept. Name Jodi Slayton Joseph Flahiff WHEREAS, the following persons need to be appointed: Category Health Dept. Industry WHEREAS, LEPC for a term commencing immediately and continuing until August 1, 2019; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, that the persons listed above are hereby removed and appointed to the Ashtabula County Local Emergency Planning Committee as outlined above. MOTION: Kozlowski moved the adoption, Ducro seconded. DISCUSSION: None

5 RESOLUTION NUMBER FINA APPROVING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS FOR THE COUNTY The Board of County Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, met on the 20 th day of March, 2018, in regular session at the offices of said Board in the Old Courthouse Building, 2 nd Floor, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio, with the following members present: Kathryn L. Whittington, J. P. Ducro IV, Casey R. Kozlowski. WHEREAS, it is declared and determined that all formal actions of the Board of County Commissioners concerning and relating to the adoption of all resolutions that were adopted in this meeting, and that all deliberations of the Board of Commissioners and any of its committees that resulted in such formal action, were open to the public and were in compliance with all legal requirements, including Section of the Ohio Revised Code. Financial Transactions and Voucher Approval Requirements WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners acknowledges receipt of all department financial transactions and vouchers submitted this date for approval, as follows: EXECUTING PAYMENT OF THEN AND NOW CERTIFICATION PRESENTED BY THE COUNTY AUDITOR PURSUANT TO ORC (D)1 AND AUTHORIZING THE DRAWING OF WARRANT(S) IN PAYMENT OF AMOUNTS DUE UPON CONTRACT OR ORDER- SEE SCHEDULE 12 TN DIRECT RELIEF BILLS: Vouchers # thru for Public Assistance; # thru for Child Support; and # thru for WIA Invoices BILLS: COUNTY FUNDS SCHEDULE 12 ENGINEERS SCHEDULE 12E; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, do hereby find that the above outlined financial transactions and vouchers are in order and sufficient funds are available to permit the execution of these transactions, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the above transactions are approved and allowed, and furthermore, that the County Auditor is hereby authorized to issue warrants for payment of said vouchers. MOTION: Ducro moved the adoption, Kozlowski seconded. DISCUSSION: None

6 RESOLUTION NUMBER SEWA APPROVING PROPOSAL WITH LAKE COUNTY SEWER CO., INC. FOR SERVICES RELATIVE TO THE EAST SIDE INFLOW/INFILTRATION REHABILITATION PROJECT, OPWC, ASHTABULA COUNTY GENERAL SEWER DISTRICT The Board of County Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, met on the 20 th day of March, 2018, in regular session at the offices of said Board in the Old Courthouse Building, 2 nd Floor, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio, with the following members present: Kathryn L. Whittington, J. P. Ducro IV, Casey R. Kozlowski. Board, to-wit: Scope: WHEREAS, Nicholas Sanford, Director of ACDES, has presented a Proposal for the approval of the Sanitary sewer cleaning and cured-in-place pipe lining services under funding through the Ohio Public Works Commission for inflow/infiltration reduction at East 36 th Street and Homewood Avenue in Ashtabula Township Provider: Lake County Sewer Co., Inc., Lakeland Blvd., Willowick, OH Cost: Not to Exceed, total amount of $37, Term: upon completion- one time service; now THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio that the Proposal as noted above is approved in accordance with the copy now on file in this office. MOTION: Kozlowski moved the adoption, Ducro seconded. DISCUSSION: None

7 RESOLUTION NUMBER SEWA APPROVING SEWER AND WATER BUILDERS LICENSES FOR VARIOUS CONTRACTORS The Board of County Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, met on the 20 th day of March, 2018, in regular session at the offices of said Board in the Old Courthouse Building, 2 nd Floor, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio, with the following members present: Kathryn L. Whittington, J. P. Ducro IV, Casey R. Kozlowski. WHEREAS, In accordance with the Ashtabula County Sewer and Water regulations, the following Sewer and Water Builders Licenses have been presented to the Board for approval, to-wit: Purpose: Bond: $10, Constructing all sanitary sewer mains and appurtenances, sanitary laterals, water mains and appurtenances and water services thereto in the Ashtabula County Sewer and Water District. Bond Term: January 1, 2018 thru December 31, 2018 Contractor: Easton Excavating, Inc., 1373 SR 322, Orwell, OH Contractor: S.E.T., Inc. 235 E. Water St., Lowellville, OH Contractor: Barnes Earth and Turf LLC, P.O. Box 258, Unionville, OH Contractor: Marous Brothers Construction, Inc., 1702 Joseph Lloyd Parkway, Willoughby, OH Contractor: Iron City Construction, Inc., 740 Freedom Crider Rd., Freedom, PA Contractor: Grade Line, Inc., PO Box 805, Chardon, OH Contractor: Davis Diggers, LLC, 7985 King Memorial Rd., Mentor, OH NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, By the Board of Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio that the Sewer and Water Builders Licenses as noted above, are approved in accordance with copies now on file in this office. MOTION: Ducro moved the adoption, Kozlowski seconded. DISCUSSION: None

8 RESOLUTION NUMBER SEWA CERTIFYING DELINQUENT WATER CONSUMPTION CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE 2017 TAXES TO BE COLLECTED IN 2018 The Board of County Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, met on the 20 th day of March, 2018, in regular session at the offices of said Board in the Old Courthouse Building, 2 nd Floor, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio, with the following members present: Kathryn L. Whittington, J. P. Ducro IV, Casey R. Kozlowski. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby finds and determines that all formal actions relative to the adoption of this resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all the deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners, and of its committees, if any, which resulted in formal actions, were taken in meetings open to the public, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, including Section of the Revised Code, and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section (G-1) of the Ohio Revised Code, when any water consumption rates or charges are not paid when due, the Board of Commissioners may certify the unpaid rates or charges, together with any penalties, to the County Auditor, who shall place them upon the real property tax list and duplicate against the property served by the connection. The certified amount shall be a lien on the property from the date placed on the real property tax list and duplicate and shall be collected in the same manner as taxes; and WHEREAS, The Department of Environmental Services has prepared a listing of such delinquent charges to be levied against each parcel for the 2017 tax year which shall be collected in 2018 as incorporated herein by reference as follows: AUDITOR SITE VERIFIED: 3/16/18 VERIFIED PAYMENTS: 3/16/18 PARCEL ID OWNER NAME SERVICE ADDRESS ASSESSMENT CAUDILL, CINDY 7613 JEFFERSON RD $ YOUNG, LORIE 7515 JEFFERSON RD $ NORTH COAST TRUSTEE SERV LLC 6066 N RIDGE RD W $ WHITEHAIR, BRANDI TRUSTEE 3472 N BROADWAY $ ARKKELIN, HAROLD J 5500 W MAPLE RD $ YI, CHONG 4031 AUSTIN RD $ MCNAMEE, WALTER 5381 W MAPLE RD $ MCDONALD, NATHLEE 5709 W MAPLE RD $ DEERFIELD LLC 4872 E MAIN ST APT 29 & 18 $ SAUNDERS, STEVEN 4223 S RIDGE RD E $ CALIBER HOMES 4675 N RIDGE RD E $ PUFFENBARGER, CYNTHIA 3445 ADDISON RD $ DONNELLY, GERALD 6794 LAKE RD W #39 $ HALL, ROBERT 4454 LAKE RD E $ BYERS, GREGORY 3114 SPENCER DR $ BEZOSKI, FLORENCE 5372 NEW LONDON RD $ CAPITENA, RONALD 4927 LAKE RD E LOT 5 $ YI, CHONG 5125 LAKE RD E $ KNOWLES, ROBERT G 4798 LAKEVIEW DR $ CLIFFORD, DAVID G 5514 LAKE RD E $ SULLIVAN, CHRISTOPHER 4917 THOMAS BLVD $ LQ PROPERTIES LLC 5204 FAIRFAX DR $ 38.12

9 EGELAND, JAMES 5257 LOG CABIN DR $ NACARATO, MAE 5146 UNIVERSITY DR $ SANZOTTA, HELEN 4701 AUSTIN RD $ SMCH ENT LLC 445 W BEECH ST APT G1 $ SPENCER, TODD A TRUSTEE 2940 ROME ROCK CREEK RD $ TRACY, JAMES 4071 STATE RD S $ SASSLER, SHIRLEY 5055 N RIDGE RD W $ COLLINS, JAMES 5029 N RIDGE RD W $ TRUCHAN, BRIAN 18 LAKE HURST DR $ WARD, DAVID II 7807 NINEVAH RD 7805 NINEVAH RD #5B $ VIDEC, KIMBERLY 2116 MORNINGSIDE AVE $ LAURILA, JONAMARIE 7805 CENTER RD $ PARREY, LEA 7621 CENTER RD $ TABLER, JUNE 1106 WESTMINSTER $ BAILEY, WILLIAM 7052 S RIDGE RD E $ SCHLOENDORN, BRENNAN 5930 LAKE RD W UNIT 2702 $ TOTAL UNPAID WATER CHARGES $ 4, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, in and for Ashtabula County, Ohio, as follows: Section 1. The delinquent water consumption charges, as compiled by the Department of Environmental Services, and as referenced herein as EXHIBIT A, is hereby certified to the Ashtabula County Auditor for collection with the real property tax list and duplicate for the 2017 tax year which shall be collected in 2018; and Section 2. That collection for said delinquent water consumption charges shall be paid to the Ashtabula County Water District Revenue Fund Account Number BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the Ashtabula County Auditor and to the Department of Environmental Services. MOTION: Kozlowski moved the adoption, Ducro seconded. DISCUSSION: None

10 RESOLUTION NUMBER SEWA CERTIFYING DELINQUENT SEWER SERVICE CHARGES TO THE COUNTY AUDITOR FOR THE 2017 TAXES TO BE COLLECTED IN 2018 The Board of County Commissioners of Ashtabula County, Ohio, met on the 20 th day of March, 2018, in regular session at the offices of said Board in the Old Courthouse Building, 2 nd Floor, 25 W. Jefferson St., Jefferson, Ohio, with the following members present: Kathryn L. Whittington, J. P. Ducro IV, Casey R. Kozlowski. WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners hereby finds and determines that all formal actions relative to the adoption of this resolution were taken in an open meeting of this Board of County Commissioners, and that all the deliberations of this Board of County Commissioners, and of its committees, if any, which resulted in formal actions, were taken in meetings open to the public, in full compliance with applicable legal requirements, including Section of the Revised Code, and WHEREAS, in accordance with Section (C) of the Ohio Revised Code, when any sanitary rates or charges are not paid when due, the Board of Commissioners may certify the unpaid rates or charges, together with any penalties, to the County Auditor, who shall place them upon the real property tax list and duplicate against the property served by the connection. The certified amount shall be a lien on the property from the date placed on the real property tax list and duplicate and shall be collected in the same manner as taxes; and WHEREAS, The Department of Environmental Services has prepared a listing of such delinquent charges to be levied against each parcel for the 2017 tax year which shall be collected in 2018 as incorporated herein by referenced below: AUDITOR SITE VERIFIED: 3/16/18 VERIFIED PAYMENTS: 3/16/18 BILLED AND COLLECTED BY ASHTABULA CO DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES (ACDES) PARCEL ID OWNER NAME SERVICE ADDRESS TOTAL SPADE, JANIE 1683 SR 45 $ DONNELLY, GERALD 6794 LAKE RD W #39 $ ANGELOFF, CHRISTOPHER 7 EAST DR $ VIDEC, KIMBERLY 2116 MORNINGSIDE AVE $ PARSONS, SHEM 8105 DEPOT RD $ PARREY, LEA 7621 CENTER RD $ ALLEN, MICHAEL 5502 N RIDGE RD W $ WORTHINGTON, QUINCY 1583 HEMLOCK DR $ FRAZIER, JOEL & LESLEY 1648 ELMWOOD DR $ FRAZIER, JOEL & LESLEY 0 ELMWOOD DR $ TOTAL DELINQUENT COUNTY SEWER CHARGES $ 2, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of County Commissioners, in and for Ashtabula County, Ohio, as follows: Section 1. The delinquent sewer service charges, as compiled by the Department of Environmental Services, and as referenced herein as EXHIBIT A, is hereby certified to the Ashtabula County Auditor for collection with the real property tax list and duplicate for the 2017 tax year which shall be collected in 2018; and Section 2. That collection for said delinquent sewer service charges shall be paid to the Ashtabula County Sewer District Revenue Fund Account BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the Board is hereby directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the Ashtabula County Auditor and to the Department of Environmental Services.

11 MOTION: Ducro moved the adoption, Kozlowski seconded. DISCUSSION: None Public Participation: Nicole Kostura, Local planning a local highway awareness week with billboards and run a rally, will send invitation to the Board. They are waiting for Rep. the week of April National Work Zone Awareness Week. Highway safety for construction workers and general public. Tom deals with other counties, pipelines use road use maintenance agreements. Mainly upkeep the roads and make contractors accountable for road damages. Commissioner Kozlowski stated the Board received communication from ACT Ohio. Jim showed a map of the proposed pipeline, will be going through Conneaut Creek and several townships. Just trying to protect the roads and keep local people working. Work sessions: March 20, :30 a.m. Topic: General Matters/Agenda Items In Attendance: Kathryn Whittington, J. P. Ducro IV, Casey Kozlowski, Lisa Hawkins, Janet Discher Geneva schools asking for a Resolution of Support of the proposed Levy. Discussed sending a Letter of Support versus a Resolution of Support. Decision: letter of support to be sent. JP will draft a letter. Resolution support for Western Reserve- ok for next week s agenda. Miscellaneous Sr. Levy letter updated the annual letter from Decision: send to Kira to include in the Annual Report. Design build-county home. Feel the Nursing Home will have to hire an architect, draw up the specs, then go out to bid for the work. Will discuss further at Monday s meeting. Airport Bd. Members reappointment Alec Raffa and John Morrison have both asked to be reappointed. Decision: ok for next week s agenda. Nopec/grant resolution- Janet will reach out to Tim Martin and send link to Janice Switzer to apply for the grant. Ag day on 5/11 (sponsorship)- decision: personal donation from Commissioners for $83.33 each. Request to use room for AA mtgs.- a person came in last week. Decision: unpredictability of our schedule does not permit it. Suggest other sites. Website- Janet received a phone call from Erie, PA to update our website. Janice mentioned she is up for the one year call with Civic Plus to discuss. Job duties- moving forward with Carl Feather to be responsible for all of the Lodging Tax duties. Carl to balance to New World and submit a monthly report to Janet. Add him to a monthly work session schedule. Jamie to respond to correspondence, RSVP to events, upkeep the Action, Correspondence and Invitation files. Janet Discher- reported we should have an amended certificate to approve next meeting. Marie Lane is working on the contract numbers. Transferring Clerk of Courts $100,000 in the General Fund, and the $32,000 from Unclaimed Funds. Schedule updates Columbus on Wednesday for Ohio Legislative Trails Conference. 3/26 County Home at 9:00? Change meetings to 10:30a.m. Lisa to contact Phil Coury. Concerts of Prayer, Friday 5/4 at the Eagleville Bible Church. Reserve a table, invite other staff. $12.50 a piece. Aspire at Atech on 5/2-44 th GED Recognition Ceremony. RSVP for all 3. Committee Reports: Casey Kozlowski contacted by John Rubesich requesting a meeting to discuss the Board of DD. Invite Nick Iarocci. Check with Heidi for a title search. Casey will ask for a 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, 3/29. Casey has been asked to participate in NACO County Leadership Institute the week of June 3. Kathryn Whittington Space above the Board of Elections getting cleaned. A directive needs to be given to the Board of Elections to remove their items. 4H Foundation Lease should be on for next week s agenda. J. P. Ducro IV Leedco update. Senior Conference plans are coming along. Changing theme from Geriatric type vendors more tourism, Senior living, things to do in the community. Convention Visitors Bureau had their annual retreat. There is a bill to allow Commissioners to have a seat on the board. Dave Hall, Cameron

12 Wright suggested having a meeting to discuss rural development, who to invite, where to hold it, maybe hold in May. ADJOURNMENT: The President and Clerk of the Board hereby certify that this is a true and accurate record of the minutes of the March 20, 2018 session. All deliberations concerning official business and formal actions by this Board of Ashtabula County Commissioners were conducted in an open public meeting. CERTIFIED: ATTESTED: COMMISSIONERS PRESIDENT OF CLERK ASHTABULA COUNTY