AGENDA
LORAIN COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
WEDNESDAY
MARCH 31 2010
9:30 A. M.
“Early Is On Time, On Time Is Late”
Betty Blair, President
NOTICE:
Ted Kalo, Vice-President
Member
Lori Kokoski,
The Board of Commissioners complies with ADA. If anyone needs interpretative services
while attending a Commissioners meeting, please notify this office 24 hours in advance!
A
PROCLAMATIONS;
9:30 a.m.
Proclaim month of April as Child Abuse – Melissa Stefano, Dir., Children & Families
9:35 a.m.
Yvonne Newton, Retiring as Purchasing Director
B.
APPOINTMENTS:
10:00 a.m.
Ken Carney, LC Engineer and Brian McCartney, KE McCartney – Storm Water Issues
and EPA Requirements
C.
RESOLUTIONS:
#1.
Job and Family Services Bills
#2.
Investments
#3.
Appropriations
#4.
Transfers
#5.
Advances/Repayments
#6.
Requisitions
#7.
Travel Expenses
#8.
Bills
#9.
Commissioners:
Authorize various personnel actions as indicated on the summary sheet for employees within the
jurisdiction of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners (at the conclusion of today’s Board
meeting, the Commissioners may recess into an Executive Session to discuss: personnel/new hires)
#10.
Approve & waive the reading of the same for the Lorain County Board of Commissioners meeting
minutes of March 24, 2010
#11.
Approve Annual County General Fund Appropriation for FY10
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Children & Families Council:
#12.
Amend Res#09-261, adopted April 16, 2009 approving Children’s Trust Fund contracts reallocations
for FY10. Said Amendment is to reflect, effective July 1, 2009 – June 30, 2010 for the following;
1) Catholic Charities Service Corp., - Parents As Teachers program from $20,814.33 to $16,614.33
2) Blessing House from $23,433 to $27,633
#13.
#14.
Community Development Department:
Accept recommendation of Tax Incentive Review Council and approve report, which includes review
of 21 tax abatement agreements and recommendation to continue 19 for another year; acknowledge
expiration of 2
Job & Family Services:
Approve and enter into a renewal agreement with Maximus, Concord Township, Ohio in the amount of
$3,500 to update the space report to be paid from Acct#(professional services)
#15.
Solid Waste Management District:
Fund request for 6 computers to ODJFS/Veterans Services to be used for unemployed veterans
#16.
2010
Extend the contract with RET3 Jobcorp, Inc., Cleveland for e-scrap recycling services for the year
to be paid from Acct#e-scrap recycling services
#17.
Extend the contract with Fluorescent Recycling, Inc., Beachwood for fluorescent lamp and ballast
recycling services for the year 2010 to be paid from Acct#district’s florescent lighting
#18.
Extend the contract with Liberty Tire Services of Ohio LLC, Minerva for scrap tire recycling services
for the year 2010 to be paid from Acct#tires/open dump
D
Mr. James R. Cordes, County Administrator:
E.
Mr. Jerry Innes, Assistant County Prosecutor:
F.
Commissioner’s Report:
G.
Clerk’s Report:
H
Board Correspondence:
#1.
Grand Jury Report – Judge Betleski
#2.
Sheriff in compliance with ORC 301.26 submitted the monthly gas expense for April will be $600
#3.
Lorain County Child Fatality Review Board’s annual reporting and summary for 2010
#4.
April 16 from 10 am – 3 pm, Columbus CARMA meeting
#5.
Publications: “United Way of Greater Lorain County”: “Technical advisory bulletin – property risk
control”; “Wellington Main Street News”; “Builder”: “American City & County call for entries to
government leader”; “hivelocity”; “CIDS #11”; “Statehouse reports”;
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#6.
ODNR legal notice on intent to designate Vermilion River as a State Scenic River. After designation,
Vermilion river will join 4 other high-quality streams in Ohio’s system of state scenic rivers.
Comment/Concern period is until April 18, contact Bob Gable, Scenic River Program Manger at 614265-8614
#7.
Ohio Division of Liquor Control new license for Clare Mar Camp, Inc., dba Clare Mar Lakes CPGD,
47571 New London Eastern Rd., Huntington Township
#8.
Kent State University commemorate the 2010 centennial – prosperity by degrees
#9.
Ohio Department of Development (cc: LCCDD)
Grant G-08-043-1 is due April 4, 2010 (cc: LCCA)
B-F-08-043-1 monitoring release
#10.
Ken Hilty, joined March 15 2010 - CORSA Risk Control Consultant specializing in law enforcement.
khilty@ccao.org or 614-357-6966
#11.
Commissioner Blair & Kalo executed State of Ohio Office of Housing & Community Partnerships
request for payment and status of fund report for G-08-043- & B-Z-18-043-1
#12.
May 31 at 11 am,. Lorain Memorial Day Parade sponsored by Lorain Memorial Association assisted
by Lorain Veterans Council
#13.
NOACA
- Notification of selected statewide transportation projects in county for SFY10 funding. Review
and comment by April 5 at http://www.noaca.org/odotmaintenance10.html
#14.
April 8 – Holiday Inn Strongsville – free pipeline safety emergency response program (cc: Eng/EMA)
#15.
2004 Ohio Office of Information Technology launched the Location Based Response System (LBRS)
with the intent of creating an accurate and current street centerline and address location system for
entire state that will be accessible to all local, state and federal levels of government and service
providers. Further discussion, details, costs and expected benefits of the program will take place on
April 7 at 10 am, in BOR, 2nd floor, Admin Bldg. (cc: LCCDD/911/EMA)
#16.
Email from Barry Pleska, Carlisle Township stating the disgraceful condition of US20 from SR511 to
SR301 with trash clutter discharged from Republic Services/Allied Waste System/independent trash
transporter from other counties on a daily basis
#17.
1st notice of violation and stop work order pursuant to ORC 307.79 from Soil & Water to Columbia
Township on failure to obtain approval of Erosion and Sediment Control Plan for Pro Class
Contracting Co., Columbia Township
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#18.
CCAO will have free educational session on the 2nd Wednesday. More info call 614-220-7986
- April 14 - New Opportunities in Veterans’ Services
- May 12 - Ohio’s Prevailing Wage Law
- June 9 - Behavioral Health Challenges
- July 14 - Future Changes in PERS
- Aug 11 Transition to Charter Government in Cuyahoga County
- Sept 8 - Enforcing Weight Limits on County Roads
- Oct 13 - Planning for Future County Facility Needs
- Nov 10 - Furlough and Layoff Refresher
- Dec 8 - Using Internet Reverse and Personal Property Auctions
Info Watch CIDS & CCAO (www.ccao.org) for possible changes, speakers, registration info & agendas
#19.
Annual report of the Elyria Municipal Court
#20.
Census Bureau thanking the county for the support in getting everyone counted
#21.
Murray Ridge Center’s 2010 annual action plan/programs and expenditures
#22.
NAC O prescription drug discount card program for the month of February was 1,240 for an average
prices savings of $12.36 and 28.24% price savings
#23.
Great Lakes Truck Driving School Columbia Station concerns over the distribution of WIA funds and
acknowledged the funding already received but concerned with funds being re-directed to other field
such as green jobs, health care and information technology. Submitted a proposal on February 4
stating “place more demands on providers of training to work with the One-Stop to ensure the best
results for this customers, both for the individuals and the employers” They welcome feedback on the
feasibility of this proposal and look forward to hearing about other new policies the WIB has in mind
to help the local economy
#24.
Yvonne Newton, Purchasing Director is retiring TODAY, please come wish her well and join us for
cake from 11 am – noon in Commissioners hearing room.
I.
Public Comment: (Please limit comments to 3 minutes Thank-you)
Please note that the Commissioners’ meetings are open to the public. The scheduled air times for the
meetings will be shown on Saturday at 12:00 Noon and Monday at 11:00 p.m. and subject to change at the
discretion of the Lorain County Community College. The meetings might be also broadcasted in additional
time periods as scheduling permits. If anyone wants to purchase a copy of the Commissioners Meeting Tapes,
please call Lorain County Records Center at 440-326-4866.
SUNDAY, APRIL 4, 2010
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