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June 5, 2013
The Board of Commissioners of Lorain County, Ohio met this day in a regular meeting, in the J. Grant Keys Administration Building,
226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio, at 9:31 a.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Ted Kalo, President, Commissioner Lori
Kokoski, Vice-President, and Commissioner Tom Williams, Member and Theresa L. Upton, Clerk.
JOURNAL ENTRY
Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Kokoski presented a female beagle mix and there are many other dogs available, please make this your first stop
The following business was transacted
__________________
A.
PROCLAMATIONS;
9:40 a.m.
Proclaim June 15 as World Elder Abuse Awareness, Kristin Whiteman, Job & Family accepted this on behalf of Kathy
Griffin, Adult Protective Services and thanked the Commissioners __________________
B.
HEARINGS;
9:45 a.m.
Veterans Service Commission Budget – Terry Stone, Exe Director
____________________
C.
PRESENTATIONS:
10:00 a.m.
911 Warrants Office – Tracey Slagle, Director, Captain Jack Hammond & Sgt. Russ Scarbrough
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COMMISSIONERS
d.1
RESOLUTION NO. 13-516
APPROVING LORAIN COUNTY JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES BILLS FOR PAYMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve the following Lorain County Job and
Family Services Bills for payment, which have been signed by two or more Commissioners:
SCHEDULE
H13-1113
VOUCHER #
DESCRIPTION
administrative payroll
AMOUNT
$318,966.52
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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c.2
RESOLUTION NO. 13-517
In the matter of confirming Investments as procured by the )
Lorain County Treasurer
)
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby confirm Investments as procured by the Lorain
County Treasurer.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
DATE
5/24/2013
5/24/2013
5/28/2013
5/28/2013
5/29/2013
5/29/2013
5/29/2013
DESCRIPTION
INT PAYMENT
INT PAYMENT
INT PAYMENT
INT PAYMENT
CERT OF DEPOSIT
INT PAYMENT
INT PAYMENT
#
144682
AMOUNT
$329.81
$1,208.33
$1,375.00
$1,250.00
$5,002,602.76
$1,562.50
$3,075.56
INTEREST EARNED / ON
Federal National Mortgage Assn, PO#12-0046
Federal Home Loan Mortgage, PO#12-0065
Federal National Mortgage Assn, PO#12-0060
Federal Home Loan Mortgage, PO#12-0063
CUSIP #
3136GOWM9
3134G3W89
3135GORZ8
3134G3Y20
Federal National Mortgage Assn, PO#12-0061
Federal Farm Credit Bank, PO312-0066
3136GO7E5
3133EC5B6
INT EARNED INV WITH
US BANK
US BANK
US BANK
US BANK
$6,201.84 LNB
US BANK
US BANK
MATURE
5/26/2013
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: All.
Motion carried.
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c.3
RESOLUTION NO. 13-518
In the matter of authorizing various appropriations)
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize various appropriations.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
44,120.24
39,268.96
4,851.28
216,000.00
216,000.00
44,120.24
44,120.24
258,018.08
218,289.40
30,560.52
3,165.20
6,002.96
to be appropriated to: probate court order/gf
to
1000-0000-500-000-02-5000-5001
to
1000-0000-500-000-02-5040-0000
to be appropriated to: jones rd bridge contract tid reimbursable/mvgt
to
2580-0000-300-302-04-6100-6105
to be appropriated to: transfer to gf/probate court spec proj
to
2840-2846-999-000-01-9900-9900
to be appropriated to: grant agreements salaries req/spec fund watershed glri
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-5000-5001
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-5040-0000
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-5060-0000
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-5100-0000
ACCT #
001050976260
001050976260
001050976260
001050976260
23900105
001050976260
001050976260
280
Resolution No. 13-518 cont.
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
$
150,000.00
50,000.00
1,000.00
15,000.00
22,200.00
54,000.00
1,800.00
6,000.00
June 5, 2013
to be appropriated to: comply w/grant agreement req/spec fund watershed glri
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-6000-0000
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-6000-6000
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-6050-0000
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-6050-6050
to
3412-3412-100-119-07-6200-0000
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-6200-6202
to
3412-3412-100-116-07-6600-6600
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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c.4
RESOLUTION NO. 13-519
In the matter of authorizing various account & fund transfers)
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize various account & fund transfers.
$
18,497.38
$
7,500.00
$
100,000.00
Fund transfers;
$
44,120.24
from
To
from
To
from
To
1000-0000-999-000-01-9900-9900
1000-0000-400-402-02-5000-5001
2000-2000-620-000-05-6200-6266
2000-2000-620-000-05-6200-0000
1000-0000-100-142-01-7300-7308
1000-0000-999-000-01-9900-9901
reimburse vac/sick leave for tracy shamhart/dr
from
To
2840-2846-999-0000-01-9900-9900
1000-0000-999-0000-01-4900-4900
transfer to gf/probate court gen spec proj
processing contract w lcmhb/alcohol & drug
temp adv to watershed coordinator grant fund/comm gf
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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c5
RESOLUTION NO 13-520
In the matter of authorizing various advances/repayments)
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize various advances/repayments.
Advances;
$
100,000.00
from
To
1000-0000-999-000-01-9900-9901
3412-3412-999-000-07-4900-4901
temp adv to watershed coordinator grant fund to be immediately repaid
upon receipt of fed/state grant funding/gf to watershed coordinator
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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c.6
RESOLUTION NO. 13-521
In the matter of authorizing the purchase of supplies and)
Services for various county departments
)
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize the purchase of supplies and services for
various County departments.
LOG #
873-13
874-13
875-13
876-13
877-13
900-13
878-13
879-13
880-13
881-13
882-13
883-13
884-13
886-13
887-13
888-13
889-13
890-13
891-13
DEPARTMENT
FUND
DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE
9-1-1 Agency
3480
18 Ghz Microwave Link Avon Water Tank
9-1-1 Agency
3480
Netmotion 2FA One License, Support
9-1-1 Agency Dept. Total
Adult Probation
2940
B.I. TAD Alcohol Monitoring Bracelets
Adult Probation Dept. Total
Auditor’s
2480
Appraisal Services, Inspection & 3 Reports
Auditor’s Dept. Total
Bd. Of Elections
1000
Postage for Business Reply Mail Permit
Bd. Of Elections
1000
Light Blue Envelopes
Bd. Of Elections
1000
Election Day Kits for Primary 2013
Bd. Of Elections
1000
Primary Election Opening/Closing Books
Bd. Of Elections
1000
Primary Election Precinct Binder Books
Bd. Of Elections
1000
Barcode Tamper Evident Labels, Shipping
Commissioners Dept. Total
CBCF
8300
Replacement Handles & Hardware-Showers
CBCF
8300
Amend PO Misc. Janitorial Supplies
LOR/MED CBCF Dept. Total
Commissioners
1000
June Rent for Lorain Cnty Coroner’s Office
Commissioners
1000
Amend PO Gas Services- 320 Gateway
Commissioners Dept. Total
Community Dev.
3412
BPO June-December 2013 Supplies
Community Dev.
3412
SBPO June-Dec Supplies & Equipment
Community Dev.
3412
SBPO June-Dec Supplies & Equipment
Community Dev.
3412
BPO June-Dec Supplies & Equipment
Community Development Dept. Total
Domestic Rel.
1000
New Air Conditioner Thermal Zone Unit
Domestic Relations Dept. Total
VENDOR
Vasu Communications
CDW-G
B.I. Monitoring
Barry Ankney, Inc
Postmaster Lorain
Document Concepts, Inc
Document Concepts, Inc
Mariotti Printing Co.
Mariotti Printing Co.
Intab
Gross Plumbing Inc.
Gergely’s Maintenance
Clark F L P
Columbia Gas of Ohio
Spencer Feed & Supply
Wellington Implement
John Deere Landscapes
Lowes
Gross Plumbing
AMOUNT
26,236.94
5,650.00
$ 31,886.94
3,900.00
$
3,900.00
1,300.00
$
1,300.00
5,000.00
1,100.00
2,112.80
1,375.05
1,508.50
1,311.82
$ 12,408.17
588.28
3,500.00
$
4,088.28
1,350.00
5,000.00
$
6,350.00
1,410.00
5,040.00
6,420.00
2,990.00
$ 15,860.00
1,979.00
$
1,979.00
281
893-13
894-13
895-13
901-13
896-13
897-13
898-13
899-13
885-13
Engineers
7100
Engineers
2580
Engineers Dept. Total
Maintenance
1000
Maintenance
1000
Maintenance Dept. Total
Sheriff’s
2200
Sheriff’s Dept. Total
Solid Waste
2260
Solid Waste
2260
Solid Waste Dept. Total
Workforce Dev.
2300
Workforce Development Dept. Total
Golden Acres
3420
Golden Acres Dept. Total
Pro City Nut Replacement Kit, Tools, Etc
SBPO Cooper Foster Broadway Signal
Bain Enterprises
K E McCartney & Assoc.
BPO Chemicals & Parts-Water Treatment
BPO Various Supplies and Materials
Mitco
Costco Wholesale
Repair Body Damages from Accident
Smitty’s Car Craft
Legal Services Provided Through 2/28/13
Full Page Program Ad
Eastman & Smith LTD
L.C. Organized Labor
Fellowes High Capacity Shredder
Bobel’s
Professional Services- Fact Finding
Stein, Robert G
$
$
$
$
$
$
5,595.00
19,964.00
25,559.00
4,000.00
1,000.00
5,000.00
1,964.07
1,964.07
2,508.90
625.00
3,133.90
4,798.99
4,798.99
3,498.98
3,498.98
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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c.7
RESOLUTION NO. 13-522
In the matter of authorizing Travel Expenses to various
)
personnel to attend meetings of interest to their departments)
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize travel expenses to various personnel to
attend meeting of interest to their departments.
LOG #
169-13
170-13
DEPARTMENT
NAME
EVENT
LOCATION
DATE
Job & Family
Services
Solid Waste
Schramm, David
Fraud Control Meeting
Akron, OH
6/27/13
AMOUNT not
to exceed
38.00
Bailey, Keith
SWANA’s WasteCon
Long Beach, CA
9/16-19/13
1,771.94
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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c.8
RESOLUTION NO. 13-523
APPROVING BILLS FOR PAYMENT
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve the following bills for payment, which have
been signed by two or more Commissioners:
VENDOR
General
Allan Kenard Printing, Inc
Aztec Steel
Cintas Corporation
Durrant, Kathleen dba Kathleen A. Hopkins &
Grainger
John Deere Financial
Martincic, John dba Action Muffler, Inc
Mitco Custom Water Treatment
MT Business Technologies, Inc
Paladin Protective Systems, Inc
Phares, Nancy
Polen Implement
Young Security Services
PURPOSE
Envelopes
Supplies
Uniform Rental
Court Reporting Services
Supplies
Supplies
Vehicle Expenses
Building Maintenance
Supplies
Repairs to Parking Lot Gate
Parking Permit Refund
Vehicle Expenses
Supplies
ACCOUNT #
AMOUNT
1000 0000 100 116 01 6000 0000
1000 0000 100 104 01 6000 0000
1000 0000 100 104 01 6600 6602
1000 0000 100 142 01 6200 6218
1000 0000 100 104 01 6000 0000
1000 0000 100 104 01 6000 0000
1000 0000 100 112 01 6380 6380
1000 0000 100 104 01 6380 6381
1000 0000 100 116 01 6000 0000
1000 0000 100 104 01 6380 0000
1000 0000 100 142 01 7070 7089
1000 0000 100 112 01 6380 6380
1000 0000 100 104 01 6000 0000
TOTAL
$190.00
$52.50
$119.86
$178.75
$288.46
$83.87
$670.00
$83.60
$153.46
$267.50
$10.00
$390.31
$60.57
$2,548.88
Sheriff's
Riley, Daniel R.
Workers' Compensation
2200 0000 550 000 03 5100 0000
TOTAL
$1,047.42
$1,047.42
Dog Kennel
Cintas Corporation
Cintas Corporation
Kayline
Parker Supply LLC
Uniform Rental
Mat Rental
Supplies
Supplies
2220
2220
2220
2220
0000
0000
0000
0000
100 000 05
100 000 05
100 000 05
100 000 05
TOTAL
6600
6600
6000
6000
6602
6603
0000
0000
$35.34
$30.78
$129.44
$73.12
$268.68
Solid Waste
Grainger
Lakeland Glass
Lorain County Office on Aging
Lorain County Treasurer
Matrix Telecom, Inc
Young Security Service
Waster Containers
Replace Hardware
Ad in Senior Years
Rent- Transp. Center
HHW Line
Locks for Doors
2260
2260
2260
2260
2260
2260
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
100 000 05
100 000 05
100 000 05
100 000 05
100 000 05
100 000 05
TOTAL
6000
6380
7220
6600
6200
6380
0000
0000
0000
6600
6202
6381
$142.68
$361.04
$61.20
$250.00
$96.28
$35.74
$946.94
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
2640 0000 100 000 04 6000 0000
2640 0000 100 000 04 6000 0000
2640 0000 100 000 04 6000 0000
TOTAL
$88.27
$96.00
$999.99
$1,184.26
Conference Services
3000 0000 100 122 03 7070 7072
TOTAL
$242.15
$242.15
Bascule Bridge
Bobel's
Swift First Aid
Varouh Oil
EMA
Fligner's Market
282
Law Library
Matthew Bender & Co., Inc
West Publishing Company
Windstream Corporation
Law Books
Law Books
Internet Services
3110 0000 650 000 02 6000 6011
3110 0000 650 000 02 6000 6011
3110 0000 650 000 02 6200 6222
TOTAL
$183.73
$470.40
$97.47
$751.60
9-1-1 Agency
Clemans, Nelson & Associates, Inc
Dickman Directories
Professional Services
Lorain Directory
3480 0000 100 000 03 6200 6218
3480 0000 100 000 03 6000 0000
TOTAL
$237.50
$306.50
$544.00
Airport
Fisher Auto Parts, Inc
Homer, Roush dba Bobs Tire Sales
Krystowski Tractor Sales
Krystowski Tractor Sales
MRK Aviation
MRK Aviation
MRK Aviation
MRK Aviation
Tractor Supply
Supplies
Supplies
Supplies
Equipment
Repairs
Professional Services
Vehicle Expenses
Professional Services
Supplies
7300
7300
7300
7300
7300
7300
7300
7300
7300
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
100 000 11
100 000 11
100 000 11
100 000 11
100 000 11
100 000 11
100 000 11
100 000 11
100 000 11
TOTAL
6000 0000
6000 0000
6000 0000
6050 0000
6380 0000
6200 6218
6380 6380
6200 6218
6000 0000
$197.42
$40.39
$83.02
$236.10
$850.00
$925.00
$700.00
$100.00
$234.48
$3,366.41
Medicare Billing
Medical Waste Disposal
Pagers
Front Door Auto. Operator
3420
3420
3420
3420
0000
0000
0000
0000
100 000 05
100 000 05
100 000 05
100 000 05
TOTAL
6200 6218
6200 6202
6200 6202
6380 6381
$78.20
$28.71
$217.95
$916.00
$1,240.86
Golden Acres
IVANS
Stericycle
USA Mobility Wireless
Young Security Service
Domestic relations court
Lorain county treasurer
Lorain county treasurer
Lorain county treasurer
Postage
Indirect costs
Indirect costs
1000-0000-400-406-02-6000-6002
1000-0000-400-406-02-7000-7000
1000-0000-400-406-02-7000-7000
Total
$2,514.60
$21,208.00
$30,100.00
$53,822.60
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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COMMISSIONERS
d.9
JOURNAL ENTRY
Mr. James R. Cordes requested an executive session to discuss labor contracts with Developmental Disabilities and Recorders and new
hires at WDA.
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c.10
RESOLUTION NO. 13-524
In the matter of approving & waiving the reading of the )
minutes for May 29, 2013
)
June 5, 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve & waive the reading of the minutes for;
May 29, 2013
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
c.11
RESOLUTION NO. 13-525
In the matter of authorizing Administrator to execute )
necessary documents on leasing of vehicles for the )
Watershed Invasive Vegetation Control Federal Grant )
June 5, 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby Authorize Administrator to execute necessary
documents on leasing of two 4 wheel drive pickup trucks and two passenger vans.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, we hereby authorize payment to be made from Acct#3412 watershed invasive vegetation control federal
grant
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
_________________(discussion was held on the above)
283
JOB AND FAMILY SERVICES
c.12
RESOLUTION NO. 13-526
In the matter of authorizing Purchase of Service )
agreements between Lorain County Department of )
Job and Family Services and various transportation )
companies to provide non-emergency medical
)
transportation services for state fiscal year 2014
)
June 5, 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize Purchase of Service agreements between
Lorain County Department of Job and Family Services and various transportation companies to provide non-emergency medical transportation
services for state fiscal year 2014.
Said agreements are considered a part hereof to this resolution and by reference thereto and can be found on file in the
Commissioners/Purchasing Department and Lorain County Department of Job and Family Services. These agreements are effective from July 1,
2013 through June 30, 2014.
1)
Provide A Ride, Cleveland, Ohio in an amount not to exceed $400,000.00.
2)
LifeCare Wheelchair Services, Elyria, Ohio in an amount not to exceed $650,000.00.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, we hereby authorize the Director of Lorain County Department of Job and Family Services to execute
this agreement and amend this agreement for changes in the programming content and to increase the value of this agreement on behalf of the
Lorain County Commissioners.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, we hereby authorize said payments for services to be made within the amount set above for contracts
and/or subcontracts.
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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TRANSIT
C.13
JOURNAL ENTRY
In the matter of recommending changes to the Cleveland Route)
The Commissioners will hold this until end of meeting due to the discussion that is needed.
____________________
DOMESTIC RELATIONS
C.14
RESOLUTION NO. 13-527
In the matter of approving the contract agreement between )
the Board of Commissioners and Trinity Services Division )
(“Trinity”) to provide food service for the Lorain County )
Detention Homes and Residential Complex
)
June 5, 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that that we hereby approve and enter into a one year renewal
agreement between the Board of Commissioners and Trinity Services Division (“Trinity”) to provide food service for the Detention Home and
Residential Complex.
FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, this is a renewal agreement is for one (1) year effective July 1, 2013 and contains a ninety (90) day
written cancellation clause. The price per meal is set on the number of meals served as specified on the sliding scale attached. The price of the
resident meals has been increased 2.7% based upon an inflationary food price index & increased whole wheat, fruit and vegetable requirements
set by the state. The Food Service Contract for the Lorain County Detention Homes (Boys & Girls) and Residential Facilities shall be paid from
the contract service line item. This Agreement shall be effective July 1, 2013, and shall continue through June 30, 2014.
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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284
ENGINEER
c.15
RESOLUTION NO. 13-528
In the matter of approving and entering into an LPA )
Agreement with the Ohio Department of Transportation)
for the Jones Road Bridge Replacement Project
)
June 5, 2013
WHEREAS, Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer by letter dated May 28, 2013 submitted the following:
“In December of 2011, the Lorain County Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 11-830 which authorized the County Engineer to
submit an application to the North East Ohio Areawide Coordinating Agency (NOACA) for the Jones Road Bridge Replacement. The purpose
of this application was to request NOACA Governing Board Approval so that federal LBR funds approved by the County Engineer’s
Association of Ohio could be utilized to fund the construction. This request was approved by the NOACA Governing Board in June of 2012 and
the County Engineer’s office is currently in the process of beginning to prepare detailed engineering and environmental studies.
At this time, the County Engineer’s Office is requesting approval to enter into an LPA Federal Local-Let Project Agreement with the
Ohio Department of Transportation to administer the design, qualification of bidders, competitive bid letting, construction and inspection of this
project. This agreement sets forth the requirements associated with the Federal funds available for the project and establishes the responsibilities
for the local administration of the project.
Please take the necessary action to authorize the County Engineer to execute the LPA Federal Local-Let Agreement with the Ohio
Department of Transportation. If you should have any questions, please feel free to contact this office.”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners based upon the letter dated May 28, 2013
from Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer we hereby approve and enter into an LPA Agreement between the Lorain County Engineer and the
Ohio Department of Transportation to administer the design, qualification of bidders, competitive bid letting, construction and inspection of the
project. The agreement sets forth the requirements associated with the federal funds available for the project and establishes the responsibilities
for the local administration of the project.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, this project is being paid for by federal funding assistance from the Northeast Ohio Areawide
Coordinating Agency (NOACA). The Agreement with ODOT is hereby considered a part hereof to this resolution by reference thereto can be
found on file with ODOT and Lorain County Commissioners Offices. The County Engineer is hereby authorize to execute documents on behalf
of the Board.
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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c.16
RESOLUTION NO. 13-529
In the matter of approving and entering into
)
an Engineering Services Agreement with
)
Burgess & Niple, Inc., in the amount of
)
$215,200 to provide final environmental studies )
Detailed design services and right-of-way plans )
For the Jones Road Bridge Replacement project )
In Penfield Township
)
June 5, 2013
WHEREAS, Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer by letter dated May 28, 2013 submitted the following:
“In March of 2013, Burgess & Niple was selected by the Lorain County Engineers’ Office to provide final environmental studies,
detailed design services and right-of-way plans for the Jones Road Bridge Replacement in Penfield Township. The selection was based on
Letters of Interest received from nine firms that responded to the LPA Posting on the Ohio Department of Transportation Website.
Burgess & Niple will provide the above listed services for the lump sum fee of $215,200.
Burgess & Niple along with their subconsultants are prequalified by the Ohio Department of Transportation to provide these types of
services and the engineers’ office has determined this fee to be reasonable. Funds for this project are available in the Engineer Project-Bridge
Account #2580-0000-300-302-04-6100-6105.
At this time, Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney is requesting authority to sign and execute the contract with Burgess & Niple. The
contract has been reviewed by the Lorain County Prosecutor’s Office and is approved as to legal form.
Thank you for your consideration and please feel free to contact this office if you should have any additional questions or comments.”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners based upon the letter dated May 28, 2013
from Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer we hereby approve and enter into a Engineering Services Agreement with Burgess & Niple, Inc., in
the amount of $215,200.00 to provide final environmental studies, detailed design services and right-of-way plans for the Jones Road Bridge
Replacement project in Penfield Township.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer is hereby authorized to execute the contracts on behalf of
the Board of Commissioners.
Funds for this project are available in the Engineer’s Project – Bridge Account #2580-0000-300-302-04-6100-6105.
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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c.17
RESOLUTION NO. 13-530
In the matter of awarding a contract to Karvo Paving,
)
Stow, Ohio in the amount of $684,557.32 for the
)
Grafton Road Resurfacing Project in Carlisle Township )
June 5, 2013
WHEREAS, Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer, by letter dated May 28, 2013 submitted the following:
“We have reviewed the bids that were received for the asphalt resurfacing of a 2.24 mile section of Grafton Road from State Route 57 to
the Carlisle Township line in Carlisle Township. The respondents to this bid were:
Karvo Paving
$ 684,557.32
Kokosing
$ 730,939.62
Erie Blacktop
$ 751,825.07
Crossroads Asphalt
$ 759,625.24
Shelly Company
$ 766,488.80
Precision Paving
$ 779,599.27
Barbicas Construction
$ 691,564.92
Karvo Paving agrees to complete work by or before November 30, 2013. They have proposed utilizing Boca Construction, American
Roadway Logistics, and Lake Erie Construction as subcontractors for this project, and no substitutions.
We recommend that this bid be awarded to Karvo Paving, Stow, Ohio in the amount of $684,557.32. Our estimate for this was
$881,204.00. The project will be funded with 80% Federal Funds and 20% Ohio Public Works Fund.
Thank you for your cooperation with this project.”;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Lorain County Commissioners that based upon letter dated May 28, 2013
submitted by Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer we hereby award contract to Karvo Paving of Stow, Ohio in the amount of $684,557.32 for
the Grafton Road Resurfacing project. This project will be funded with 80% Federal Funds and 20% Ohio Public Works Funds.
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-531
In the matter of rejecting bids received for
the Cowley Road Resurfacing Project in
Eaton Township and instructing the Clerk
to re-advertise for bids.
)
)
)
)
June 5, 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby reject all bids received on May 30, 2013 for the
Cowley Road Resurfacing Project and instruct the Clerk to re-advertise for bids for the Cowley Road Resurfacing Project in the Lorain County,
Ohio as follows:
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS
Sealed bids will be accepted until 2:00 P.M. on June 25, 2013 in the office of the Lorain County Commissioners, Purchasing
Department, 4th Floor, 226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035 for providing of all labor, material, and equipment for construction of the
Cowley Road Resurfacing Project Re-bid, using various materials, in accordance with the specifications now on file in the office of the Lorain
County Engineer, 247 Hadaway Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035. All material and equipment must meet the specifications of the Ohio Department of
Transportation, and shall include all signs, lights, watchmen, barricades, etc., and work performed shall be under the supervision of the Lorain
County Engineer.
The project consists of asphalt resurfacing of a 2.67 mile section of Cowley Road from State Route 82 to Crocker Road. The work
includes pavement and shoulder widening, repairs, resurfacing, repair of drainage structures and pavement markings.
Bidders must be listed on the ODOT pre-qualified list for highway construction. Bidders shall submit a list of available equipment, and
labor shall be paid not less than the prevailing wage rate as determined by the U.S. Department of Labor for Lorain County.
Specifications can be obtained at the office of the Lorain County Engineer, 247 Hadaway Street, Elyria, Ohio 44035 between the hours
of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday thru Friday. Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal, a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in
accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form, shall be issued by a Surety Company or
Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said Surety. Should any bid be rejected, such instrument will be forthwith returned upon
the execution of a contract.
Each bid shall contain the full name or names of persons and company submitting the bid, and shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope and
marked “Cowley Road”. A non-refundable deposit of $75.00 is required for each set of bidding documents.
The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids, and to waive any informalities, if it is in the best
interest of Lorain County to do so. Any exceptions to the specifications shall be made in writing to the Office of the Lorain County
Commissioners, attention James Cordes, County Administrator, and must be received at least four (4) days prior to the bid opening.
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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JOURNAL ENTRY
DOMESTIC RELATIONS HEARING ROOMS
June 5, 2013
Jody Barilla, Court Administrator stated Domestic Relations is in needed of additional hearing rooms on the 2nd floor of Justice Center.
There are 10 hearing rooms with 11 magistrates, plus another magistrate for detention home which creates a difficultly in scheduling and hearing
matters in the time constraints dictated by Ohio Supreme Court. She indicated that Common Pleas is seeking to relocate foreclosure magistrate
and administration assistant to make room for court administration and discussing whether both of their needs can be met by additional built out
on 2nd floor. There could be 14 magistrates with only 10 rooms. She has asked to seek bids to determine cost to build out space available.
Commissioner Kalo asked why there were so many magistrates. Ms. Barilla indicated that the new judges are using the magistrates in
different capacities, each judge has 3 magistrates and 3 court magistrates, 1 dh magistrate and 2 csea magistrates and they all have full time
dockets.
Commissioner Kalo asked about Common Pleas cooperative, Ms. Barilla said the build out would include 3 rooms for them and could
have possible funds.
Commissioner Williams said rather than building out why not use the old courthouse there is space there since the people want to move
from gas building and just consolidate. Ms. Barilla said could review but this could cost more because staff would have to be relocated.
County Administrator Cordes said Karen Davis, Special Projects Manager is reviewing and said old courthouse is good idea but not
might be feasible with the technology because the county’s technology does need to be updated and voicemail will be cut off in 2014. He stated
he will get some quotes and get in contact with the courts.
________________________(discussion was held on the above)
VETERANS SERVICE COMMISSION BUDGET
Terry Stone, Executive Director, Lorain County Veterans Service Commission submitted a budget in amount of $1,851,565 for 2014
Commissioner Kalo reviewed budget and questioned the following:
1)
Furniture and Fixtures line item was increased, should be deleted. Mr. Stone stated in order to purchase new office furniture in
case of relocation. County Administrator Cordes said the furniture the office has now belongs to the county and this could be
used and some probably would be needed
2)
Contract Services line item was increased. Mr. Stone said due to demand in providing transportation for medical appointments
and hopes to have enough to cover this year
3)
Professional Services was increased for preparation and workings of the Veterans Court and stated this would be taken care of
by county and probate, so delete
4)
Relief Allowance was increased. Mr. Stone said yes due to troops coming home and also looking at to offer dental services
which is not provided by VA
5)
Conference Expense added for outreach programs. Mr. Stone said this is for session to inform the veterans on services offered to
include renting hall, providing snacks, etc.
6)
Building Lease/Office Leasing added. Mr. Stone said in case there is a relocation. Commissioner Kalo said there is a global
account for rent and should be deleted
Commissioner Williams said delete furniture and fixture because if there is a relocation they can come back at that time
Commissioner Williams said contract services needs to be decreased. Mr. Stone indicated that are going to do an aggressive
campaign to get the word out on services, Commissioner Williams said then more money should be in printing/advertising and indicated
the track form has been changed in order to see where the inquires come from and what areas need to be targeted.
Commissioner Kokoski said what about advertising through the posts. Mr. Stone said they have been going to Rotary’s and
Nursing Homes.
Commissioner Williams said the increase for board members should be deleted, no one else on a board receives compensation.
Commissioner Kokoski said it seems under Mr. Stone’s leadership that more veterans are being served rather than the funds
going to administration . Commissioner Williams said when Mr. Bates was there he saw him do a lot of outreach work
Robert Mackin, President, Veterans Service Commissioner said he is concerned that there would be enough money in the relief account
due to the war ending and the more outreach they are doing which included Lions Club not Rotary. On June 19 will be at Senior Center,
Lorain
Commissioner Williams said the Veterans Services is allowed up to ½ inside millage for veterans but have to show cause.
Veterans Services Commissioner and Mr. Stone agreed that some items can be deleted and if money is needed they can come
back as discussed above but relief needs to stay.
Discussion continued and the following resolution was adopted;
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-532
In the matter of approving the Veterans Service)
Commission Budget for 2014
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June 5, 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve the Veterans Service Commission Budget
for 2014.
GENERAL FUND:
2014 Request
VETERANS SERVICES
Salary - Employee
Salary - Board Members
PERS
Worker's Compensation
Supplies
County Gas
Gravemarkers
Computer System Software
Equipment
Equipment Lease
Computer System Equipment
Replacement Vehicles
Furniture/Fixtures
Contract Services
Utilities
Professional Services
Internet Service
Repair
Vehicle Expenses
Other Expenses
Dues
Relief Allowance
Travel
Staff Training
Advertising/Printing
Conference Exp.
Building Lease/Office Leasing
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
1000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
0000
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
610
Total
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
000
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000
000
000
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000
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000
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000
000
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06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
06
5000
5000
5040
5100
6000
6000
6000
6000
6050
6050
6050
6050
6050
6200
6200
6200
6200
6380
6380
7070
7070
7070
7200
7200
7220
7070
6600
5001
5003
0000
0000
0000
6000
6001
6009
0000
6050
6054
6055
6059
0000
6202
6218
6222
0000
6380
0000
7070
7097
0000
7200
0000
7072
0000
390,244
49,440
61,764
12,133
15,000
20,000
60,000
5,000
5,000
3,500
20,000
0
0
270,000
3,000
0
2,500
5,000
15,000
2,000
1,500
725,000
30,000
5,000
20,000
20,000
0
1,741,081
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: All.
Motion carried.
_____________________(discussion was held on the above)
911/WARRANTS UNIT
Tracey Slagle, 911 Director said this is another collaboration with the Sheriff, like dispatching. The warrant unit will be housed at 911
and will give immediate access to the dispatcher and deputy and should be all in place on June 18. She thanked the Commissioners,
Administrator Cordes, Sheriff Stammitti, Chief Executive Cavanaugh, Captain Hammond, Karen Davis, Sgt Canfield and Sgt. Scarbrough.
County Administrator Cordes said he is very proud of the collaboration between the Sheriff and 911 and there was a space that was renovated at
911 with a drive up window. Ms. Slagle said this will save time for the deputies.
_____________________(discussion was held on the above)
TRANSIT
CLEVELAND ROUTES
Pam Novak, Chief Financial Officer explained the Cleveland Commuter Service options;
1)
Triskett rapid station (RTA’s red line)
fare $2.25 (rta’s fare for return trip)
free transfer from lct to Cleveland rta’s red line
free transfer from Cleveland rta to lcts Cleveland commuter
runs every 15 minutes
easy access for Lorain and Cuyahoga county residents (both directions)
passengers can use red line at Triskett to go to Tower City, Cleveland Hopkins Airport or any other red line station
for $3.35 (lct fare)
passengers can use other rta services to get to other designations by paying RTA’s fare or by using RTA’s free trolleys
passengers can use other lct services to get to other destinations by paying lct’s fare
2)
Westlake Park-n-ride (RTA’s route 246)
fare $2.50 (rta’s fare for return trip)
free transfer from lct to Cleveland rta’s red line
free transfer from Cleveland rta to lct’s Cleveland commuter
service runs approximately every 15-20 minutes form 5:52 a.m. to 8:27 a.m. (to Cleveland only) and from 3:49 p.m. to
6:49 p.m. (to Westlake only)
**Lorain County residents will be able to get to/from downtown Cleveland in the morning and in the evening
**Cuyahoga County residents will not be able to use Lorain County Transit’s bus unless they have another way to get
to/from the Westlake Park-n-Ride lot
Passengers can use other RTA service to get to other destinations by paying RTA’s fare or by using RTA’s free trolley
Passengers can use other LCT services to get to other destinations by paying LCT’s fare
**Using the Westlake Park-n-Ridge lot would not give Lorain County or Cuyahoga County residents the ability to use this
service as they choose. Westlake bus goes to downtown Cleveland in the mornings only and returns to Westlake Park-n-Ridge in
the evenings
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Journal entry cont – transit/Cleveland routes
June 5, 2013
County Administrator Cordes spoke with Joe Calabreeze, RTA and said residents will be able to transfer but not after public square and
he is not sure that he would recommend the Triskett due to some timing issues.
Commissioner Kalo asked about current ridership, Mrs. Novak said for the month of May there were about 800 trips
Commissioner Williams asked how much money did it cost, Mrs. Novak said from September – May it was around $131,000.
County Administrator Cordes said when the county returned the money to the state because there was no cash match available, all
surrounding communities benefits from us and it will continue to happen.
Commissioner Williams said this service was suppose to be a 6 month trial and in his opinion has been a flop and would like to see the
money that is given here given back to the in-house routes, it is nice to get to a park and ride to catch RTA or other transportation but it would be
nice for our residents to get around, especially at the college these people are trying to make a better life and don’t have transportation.
Commissioner Kalo asked Mrs. Novak to work out the figures of the $53,000 for Cleveland run and put into local and bring back a
report for next week.
Commissioner Kokoski said she will review both routes because right now there are not a lot of jobs in this county, therefore residents
have to go elsewhere.
County Administrator Cordes said residents are not fully buying into the program because it is not consistent and stated there was a large
employee in the southern part of the county that wanted to import people that had no transportation but transit was unable to provide service in
accordance with the regulations.
David Ashenhurst, Oberlin said the transit levy did pass in Oberlin and Lorain, but only lost by 38 in Elyria so there is need in these
areas. County Administrator Cordes said Commissioner Williams has approached the issue of doing transit districts and will review all data
before another issue is placed before the voters. Commissioner Williams said a district for Lorain, Elyria and Oberlin definitely for people to get
to doctors and stores, do you need in Rochester, probably not, College yes.
Commissioner Kalo said there needs to be a citizens group that will advocate and submit the levy in order for this to be a success.
Commissioner Kokoski said various county departments use to buy bus tickets. County Administrator Cordes said yes but no one wanted
to put up cash
Commissioner Kokoski said Goodwill looking at wrapping bus, could use as match.
Discussion continued and the Commissioners will review this next week
______________________(discussion was held on the above)
e
COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
James R. Cordes stated there were approximately 200 summer youths hired and WDA is always looking for employers to place these
youth. Commissioner Kalo said he forwarded two companies that were interested.
Commissioner Williams said he has an interim that will be working for him and helping Sandy Strohsack out and there is also Buckeye
Wheel Polish looking for help.
_______________________
f.
ASSISTANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR
Jerry Innes requested an executive session for imminent litigation.
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g.
COMMISSIONERS REPORT
Commissioner Kokoski along with Commissioner Kalo attended the Transportation Improvement District meeting yesterday and there is
$250,000 competitive funds available and the district applied for three projects; Cooper Foster, LaGrange Road and Abbe Road
Commissioner Kokoski and Kalo & Williams attended the 150th house demolition in Lorain and Attorney General DeWine was there
Commissioner Kokoski and Kalo attended Team Lorain County meeting this morning and still looking for a director
Commissioner Williams said yesterday he challenged some youths
Commissioner Williams said July 27 at 2 pm, Pipeyard, Lorain political party softball game to raise funds for 2nd Harvest Food bank.
Looking for sponsors and other elected officials to play and more info will be forthcoming.
Commissioner Williams stated that the gun manufacturing company he has been speaking with is still impressed with Ohio and the
information that Lorain County sent to them and stated that Kaptur, Gibbs & Jordan will be sending letters of support and DeWine is also
looking at it for Jobs Ohio, there would be around 2-300 jobs and headquarters.
Commissioner Williams said there is another company that is possible looking to relocate here bringing 12 jobs.
___________________(discussion was held on the above)
h.
Theresa Upton had no issues for this day.
i.
CLERK’S REPORT
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BOARD CORRESPONDENCE
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to approve the Board Correspondence and waive the reading of the same. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
#1.
Sheriff in compliance w/ORC 311.20 submitted actual cost of keeping/feeding prisoners or other persons in his charge was 37,345 meals
served for April at cost of $1.21-1.184
#2.
Alcohol & Drug Addiction Services will meet at 5:30 pm, June 4 (prog); June 5 at noon (adm) and June 26 at 5:30 pm (board), 4950
Oberlin Ave., Lorain
#3.
Chemtron Corp., Avon is a part b permitted treatment, storage and disposal facility and submitted modification notice
#4.
Ross Environmental Services, Inc., Elyria notified OHEPA of several class 1 permit medication requests
#5.
Sheriff in compliance with ORC 301.27 estimates June gas cards will be $600
#6.
County Engineer issued highway use permits too;
1)
#13-014 – Armstrong, Ashland to do service drop from pole 4,200’+- north of SR18 and east side of Pitts Rd then bore east to
out of R/W to service house opposite house #21525, Wellington Twp
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Board correspondence cont.
June 5, 2013
#7.
Publications: “County News”; “Government Product News”; “CIDS #21”; “CCAO statehouse reports”;
#8.
Court of Common Pleas/Domestic Relations Division is in need of additional hearing rooms and request to seek bids to determine cost to
build out the space on the 2nd floor. Currently there are 10 hearing rooms, 11 full time magistrates and 12th magistrate one day per week
and has created great difficulty scheduling and hearing matters in time constraints dictated by Supreme Court. General Division is
seeking to relocate foreclosure magistrates and their administrative assistant to make room for court administration. Two divisions are
discussing whether both of their needs can be met by an additional build out on 2nd floor and as a result could potentially be up to 14
magistrates with 10 hearing rooms
#9.
June 20 from 6-9 pm, Jet Express Adventure IV, hosted by County Chamber, cost $25, register at www.loraincountychamber.com
#10.
OHEPA public notice, draft permit and fact sheet regards to Brentwood Lake WWTP (cc: Eng)
#11.
June 12 at 9:30 a.m., CCAO will have a webinar – Promoting Tourism in Ohio. Register at
https://www3.gotomeeting.com/register/303037166
#12.
June 5 from 11 am – 12 pm, Commissioners meeting room A – Senator Portman will have office hours (emailed to all county elected
officials)
#13.
Auditor requests a dependable and suitable 4 wheel drive vehicle to handle the weights to enable to conduct the motor fuel and scale
inspections. The vehicle they have has become burdensome to many repairs needed
#14.
June 11 from 7:30 – 9 am at Montrose Kia, Sheffield – Bagels and Business Cards, cost $10. register at www.loraincountychamber.com
_______________________
j.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(Please limit your comments to three minutes)
Sam Felton, Jr., Commander DAV Chapter 20 and Chair Valor Home said he has concerns with the Veterans Commission and everyone
is quick to give Veterans Service Commission kudos for the increase in relief service but the outside Veterans Groups have made serious
suggestions in promoting the services that are provided. Mr. Felton said the progress that has been made was because of the dialogue between
the veterans committee and service commission, however this dialogue does not exist anymore. He stated yesterday they were going to have
dialogue with the commissioner, but Mr. Mackin walked out sitting there was no quorum so he left, but why could there have not been an
informal decision and with the removal of Mr. Childers the dialogue has been non existence. They questioned Mr. Childer’s presence in the
discussion and approval of the budget process when he no longer serves in this capacity. There is no accountable in this commission. Assistant
County Prosecutor Innes said yesterday there was to be a meeting but there was no quorum and even though Mr. Childers is no longer on the
board he did serve the year and gave information to the commission on the budget. Mr. Felton said retroactively it sounds great, morally not,
because when Mr. Don Bates was removed from his position he had to relinquish all his information and not allowed back in the building.
Assistant Prosecutor Innes said he meet with Mr. Childers and Mr. Mackin last Friday and during discussions he had to review information so
therefore he informed Mr. Childers and Mr. Mackin of this information and then indicated to Mr. Childers he was no longer his client due to his
removal. Mr. Felton said Mr. Mackin said he jumped up, was not going to argue and adjourned meeting and somewhere along the interpretation
of veterans service commission working for the veterans, has been thrown out the window or lost along the way because none of them came in
with a rowdy attitude just want to discuss some issues and Mr. Stone and Mr. Dickerson remained and there was a good adult dialogue with
some good points and question arose and Mr. Mackin chose not to indulge because there was no quorum could he have not a least afford the
veterans for whom he works for listen but he cited rules and regulations and violated the sunshine laws.
Commissioner Williams said can the board offer the Veterans Commission to utilize these meeting rooms in order to have recorded
meetings. Mr. Stone said they do have a recorder and the minutes are transcribed. Commissioner Williams asked about video recording, Mr.
Stone said they do not do this. County Administrator Cordes said they could use room a and record the room.
Don Attie, 4584 Apple Ave., Lorain, Jr. Vice Commander DAV 20 and Chairman of Fundraiser & Finance of Valor Home and has
concerns and the way they are being represented at the Veterans Commission is not right, people are hiding, people are having meeting without
consulting veterans or being public and yesterday they showed up to the meeting, they did not have a meeting they were just talking and then put
in the minutes they were going over litigation for Mr. Childers, this is just a tip of an iceberg and when the meetings use to start when they first
attended, there was an executive meeting prior to the board meeting and now it is general and break into executive meeting and with the outreach
to the veterans is not there the veterans groups implicated the $270 adverting was a drop in the bucket and did not even cover outside of Lorain.
Outreach needs to be done with $4-8,000, put a full spread in the newspapers, etc. and there are some veterans that it still will not reach or are
not concerned but the point is getting it out there and the board members need to represent their organizations is not out there. He has asked
since last year and continue to see the budget and has never received, the Veterans Commission says it has been sent in, this is a public record
they work for them and they tell them that the Commissioners will not allow things and the only thing the Commissioners do is review the
budget and as long as it is a viable and legal situation for the veteran then it should be approved. He said he has requested money, a fundraiser
for the Valor Home which is a viable situation to help veterans and their families and this year a week before the event, they were told this could
not be done, there is no money and they looked in ORC 5901 and there is no stipulation for this request. Mr. Attie said you will not find it
spelled out in 5901 it is simple, as long as it is a legal and viable situation for the veterans it can be approved, this is just a pay back from the
Commission to the vets.
Commissioner Kokoski asked if they are saying this is not a legal expenditure. Mr. Attie asked who made this decision and he was a
told it was the board, it was done in the past. Mr. Stone said he was not here last year and was told by the Veterans Commission that it was not
allowed because it is not in accordance with the financial assistance or a program meeting the needs of a veteran. Assistant County Prosecutor
Innes said he will not give a legal opinion on incomplete information.
Commissioner Williams asked Mr. Stone about the record request that was made. Mr. Stone said there was no formal request they asked
if they could see it, he did not see a problem with that but they were not finished with a complete document at the point they had asked and it
should have been done at the meeting yesterday but there was no meeting due to a lack of a quorum. Commissioner Williams said a public
records request has to be complied with and a verbal request is ok.
Mr. Attie said he does not understand the response on request of funds is not for an individual veteran, this is for all county veterans, and it is a
fundraiser for an outreach. Commissioner Kalo said from a board standpoint, they may say this is not how they might not best to spend the
money. Mr. Attie said they don’t seem to get it that this is for all veterans and why do the veterans groups have to go there weekly and bump
heads when intelligent conversations could be held and share ideas and if they don’t like what is said the commission gets up and leaves. He
stated that Commissioner Williams had experience a situation himself and put them in check. Mr. Attie said we need to keep track of all the
sunshine law violations and record these meetings by video and audio because there is too much lip service and nothing being done and the
veterans groups get ridiculed because they fight for the veterans and all the ones that will be coming home and get the information out to them in
order to help them. He said he pounded along with other veterans numerous spaghetti dinners, sitting in front of store fronts to get the Vietnam
Veteran Memorial built honoring 98 men from this county that never had a chance for a family or do anything and he found out later that he
could have received assistance from the Veterans Service Commission for this.
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Public comment cont.
June 5, 2013
Mr. Attie said everyone on this Commission sits in a comfort zone, collects a check and does the bare minimum.
Commissioner Kokoski said everyone should work together and the amount of money that is being spent on the veterans has increased due to the
voices of the veterans groups. She indicated that in the past the cost of doing business for the Veterans Service Commission was high rather than
giving money to the veterans and some hurdles or ego’s have to be set aside and work for the betterment of all veterans.
Mr. Attie said unfortunately some people don’t see this they don’t want to work it out and the Veteran groups just started listening when they
came to the meeting because you will not get anywhere if you act like full. He indicated that President Obama said the “Vietnam Veterans have
done more in the past decade” and they want to leave this legacy and not only today but the ones that are coming.
Mr. Stone said he does appreciate the comments today and he will ask Assistant County Prosecutor Innes if this expenditure is legal and
what account should this come from. Commissioner Williams said is it money for the fundraiser for the Valor Home or is it for the outreach of
the Valor Home. Assistant County Prosecutor Innes said he will review and the Veteran Service Commission is not permitted to fund another
organization, it is just like the uniform situation, even the Commissioners can not give money to any charitable organization. Mr. Attie said not
asking for money to support the Valor Home they are asking them to support a function that will support veterans and stated look at last year’s
records. Commissioner Kalo said it does not mean that it was legally done and there is a new director in place. Commissioner Williams said
like Solid Waste there is a marketing line account, Mr. Stone said there was no line account in their budget for marketing.
Mr. Attie asked if there was money placed in the budget for the move to the new site of the Valor Home because before it was stated that
there was no viable, suitable area for that which was St. Joes that was in dire need of repairs, now there is a beautiful building, good shape,
privacy. Commissioner Kalo said the rent was removed from the budget and the Commissioners were all there trying to save St. Joes facility and
said if Veterans Service moved there they would fund but St. Joes evaporated with the County writing a check for $850,000 to get out of this
loan from the State and the Veterans Service Commission sent a letter to the Board looking at other county owned facilities that does not cost
rent. Mr. Attie said if this money comes from the property tax with a certain mileage and Veterans Service Commission submits a budget like
$1.5 million, rather than the $3 million and it was stated the Veterans can come and get more if needed. Commissioner Kalo said under Ohio
Revised Code the Veterans Service Commission can get up to a ½ mill of property tax based on providing the services and everything that is
submitted the Commissioners can review and the budget is approved based on their request. Commissioner Kalo said if you look at the
breakdown of property taxes you see a general fund amount with various levies but there is not a separate line for Veterans it comes from Lorain
County’s inside mileage up to ½ mill to provide these services and with whatever money is unused from all departments come back and that is
what the carryover is and by law the Commissioners need to approve the Veterans budget by June while all other departments are done by
December. Mr. Attie said a levy should be created to have the money on hand. Commissioner Kalo said this would be a separate veteran’s issue.
Commissioner Kokoski said there is no inside mileage set aside for the veterans alone on the tax duplicate. Commissioner Williams said it
sounds like he is discussing a levy and if there is a need for more money because the services are increased and the need is there yes, the
Veterans Commission can come back to the Commissioners, he is not sure that a separate levy is needed. Commissioner Kalo said a levy would
give them more flexibility for funds.
Mr. Attie asked if the new vehicles purchased where they first turned over the VA. County Administrator Cordes said this is an answer
needed from Veterans Service Commission because the VA would have paid fro the maintenance and fuel. Mr. Stone said the two vans
purchased were before he became director and the bus is a county owned vehicle. County Administrator Cordes said he remembers the
discussions that the county would pay for the driver and VA would pick up the maintenance and fuel but he is not sure if this was done. Mr.
Stone said he will review.
Jessie Hill, Lorain – VFW 1079 & DAV 40 said there was no Veterans Service Commission meeting yesterday so how was the budget
authorized with Mr. Childres, Mr. Mackin, Martha Garreau and Mr. Stone. He heard Assistant Prosecutor Innes state that Mr. Childers was
requested in the discussions because of his past experience with the budget. This was not the response they received yesterday from Mr. Stone
was that Mr. Childers just happened to be in the building and they requested that he join the commission. He stated back in February before the
Veterans Service Commission meeting, Assistant Prosecutor Innes said in the meeting with them and Mr. Mackin came out and they would no
longer have the commission meeting before hand and stated this was illegal and then Mr. Mackin stated the next meeting would be at 1:30 and
be out of there by 2 pm, there are no notifications of said meetings because the meetings are to be on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays.
Commissioner Williams said yesterday there was no meting and they went into executive session, how was decisions made. Mr. Hill
said Mr. Mackin stormed out and told secretary to record but his understanding was after they left Mr. Mackin, Mr. Dickerson, Mr. Childers and
Mr. Stone went into a meeting and not saying this was a violation of sunshine laws. Commissioner Williams said you can discuss things but no
decisions.
Mr. Felton said the lines of communications have eroded to the point that it is hard to understand what is going on and it is frustrating we
should all be on the same page to help all veterans and even Commissioner Kokoski indicted “egos”. Yes, the egos need to be taken out of the
equation and remember the prime purpose and goal is to help out our fellow veterans. He said Assistant Prosecutor Innes indicated that Mr.
Childers asked him a question and stated on his last day he could not represent him and if a question was asked why wasn’t it responded to at
that time, instead yesterday he answer Mr. Childers question and he was not part of the board, put yourself in their situation because when Mr.
Bates was relieved from his position he was not privy to anything and when private meetings are held it does not look dishonest, he does not see
Don walking around Commission office and he was just as knowledge as anyone sitting there today and no one ask him for advice. So when you
have Mr. Childers free run of the building, when he is just a private citizen and veteran like him. He said yesterday Mr. Childers was in Mr.
Stone’s office and Mr. Stones’ response was maybe he should have closed his door so statements like this, ego’s like this tend to erode their
confidence in their so called leaders in the Veterans Community and hope next time the meeting is here in open forum and video tapped.
Rick Piscone, West Ridge Road, Amherst Township said the bridge over the turnpike is being worked on and yesterday was held up by
15 minutes by a train and had to go down Murray Ridge and hopefully an emergency does not occur. He said he has worked years in the
veteran’s community and went down to the Veterans Service Commission to speak with Jerelyn, Investigator at Veterans Commission about a
situation for a veteran at the post. He spoke with Mr. Stone and the new employee Martha Garreau walked by and was introduced to her and
started to have an incidental, bs conversation and 1 month later he received a letter written by Mr. Childers from Veterans Service Commission
and referred to the Prosecutors Office and it stoned and amazed him, sucked the wind out of him and could not sleep for three days and
addressed as racial slurs towards this lady and she wrote a one page letter. He could not believe that she accused him of these things based on a
conversation they had and what really bothered him and upset him the most was that the incident took place on the 8th of February and incident
report was dated 22nd of February giving him 7 days to respond and postmarked the 12th day of March. He called Mr. Childers that was on
vacation in New Mexico and was told just to write a response and then he went to the Legion and spoke with Mr. Sam Betounes and when he
read the letter with the verbiage was used and how he was attacked he could not believe it and why Mr. Childers wrote the letter with Mr.
Mackin being the Chairman of the commission. He wrote a response and asked if Assistant Prosecutor received it. He said a matter this serious;
he has been part of various activities with the veterans and has not done things because he has not received an answer to his rebuttal letter so he
is not going down because he is not sure if this matter is settled. He read the letter, addressed to him, dated February 22, derogatory racial attack
on Veterans Service Administrative Assistant Martha Garreau on February 8, 2013. Dear Commander Piscone; The Board of Veterans Service
Commission had an opportunity on February 20, 2013 to review the incident referred to above. This very serious issue was discussed with
Director Stone as well as Martha Garreau and the position is that they are so applaud and disappointed that a true leader of our veteran
community could be so identically and tragically reckless. This sensitive disrespectful and offense to a fellow veteran who has served her
country throughout just because of her ethnicity and without question this disserving warrants a response from Commander Piscone and
hopefully a response made will preclude the board from having to take this matter to a higher level, please respond within 7 days. He stated he
did respond and spoke with several people and no one has told him if this is settled or not and sent it back on March 18. He will not go back
down there until, this girl and if you read the letter that she wrote and his rebuttal letter and he had to really think of how everything was taken
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out of context, he is afraid to be near this girl. Truthfully if you read what she has an accused him of and he spoke with Mr. Stone and he agrees
but he is wanting for an answer. He has heard today from fellow veterans about the lines of communication, he does not come many of these
meetings but he thinks that Mr. Burge needs to look at removing more of the people from the board because it is so stagnant and it is upsetting to
the veteran community. The people have sat on this commission for years and only collect a paycheck, will he get a response, and is he going to
court. Commissioner Kokoski asked Assistant Prosecutor Innes who would respond. Assistant Prosecutor Innes said he does not recall Mr.
Piscone said he has taken this very serious and is ready to quit his work with the veterans with bullshit letters like this and he has probably given
half a lifetime in donated hours to the veteran community. Commissioner Kalo said Mr. Piscone probably should give the letter to Veterans
Commission with a copy to the Prosecutor Office and Commissioners and see what happens and then everyone would be aware of it. Assistant
Prosecutor Innes said this would be advisable. Mr. Piscone said he agrees with fellow Veterans of Lorain if you want to get something done you
have to knock on their door, have Mr. Burge remove more members; we need to voices, younger blood and people that are sincere in working
with the veterans.
Herman Burris, Lorain, DAV #20, said there are members that are this commission that have been there 25 years, falling asleep at
meetings it’s like a burden chore. It reminds him of Sudan Hassan, they don’t want change they want to hold these titles and do nothing for the
people. Commissioner Kokoski said the Commissioners do not appoint it is the Judge. County Administrator Cordes said the organizations refer
members to serve and then the Judge appoints. Commissioner Kokoski said the various posts need to be made aware of the situation and then
people can run for position. Mr. Felton said each post submits three names and then the Judge selects the person to serve.
Commissioner Kokoski said Mr. Bates might have submitted his name but Mr. Childers was elected to serve by the Judge. Mr. Felton said then
why do the post submit names if the Judge continues to elect the same people.
Barb Gersna, 2853 Jaycox, Avon said the veterans are to get .5 mill. Commissioner Kalo said it is up to $3 million that is what a ½ mill
equates too. She asked why the funds are restricted in the amount that is given when vital programs are necessary. Commissioner Kokoski said
the mileage is part of the county’s inside mileage and it is up to ½ mill but a budget has to reflect the spending and within the code there are
restrictions.
Bob Childers, 255 Harrison Street, Elyria said he applied to serve on the Veterans Commission three times within the last 15 years and
was finally chosen to serve this organization and with respect to Mr. Attie he had only applied recently. The judge makes this appointment.
Assistant County Prosecutor Innes said wanted to explain the last two veterans meetings. He stated he met with Mr. Mackin and Mr.
Childers last Friday which were both his clients at that time and a question was asked and gave them a brief explanation but after further review
the answer had to be expounded upon therefore he did this on Tuesday and then found out that Mr. Childers was no longer on the board. But his
moral obligation was to correct the answer and Mr. Mackin and Mr. Childers and after that was explained, he indicated to Mr. Childers he was
no longer able to represent him and there would be no further discussion and then had a conversation with Mr. Mackin. Assistant County
Prosecutor Innes said he as county counsel represents the Veterans, Commissioners, etc and Veterans issues have been on going for several years
and he works with Directors and then they leave and have to start over again but at the February meeting there were several questions that arose
at the Veterans Service Commission and he stated that usually you would start a board meeting then proceed into an executive meeting. He also
stated that maybe the Veterans Commissioner should speak with the legislators on how the law is written and the money that is to be given to
them because nothing has been changed since WW2 and there is no real money set aside for the veterans like other levies. He also indicated that
anytime there is an issue they can call the Prosecutors Office and Prosecutor Will is a Veteran and would be happy to discuss.
Commissioner Williams said he had a good meeting with the Elyria Post and Senator Manning and looking into support for funds for
uniforms.
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JOURNAL ENTRY
Commissioner Kalo moved, seconded by Kokoski to recess into an executive session at 12:05 p.m. to discuss labor contracts with
Developmental Disabilities and Recorders and new hires at WDA and imminent litigation issue. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted
as: Ayes: All.
Motion carried.
Commissioners reconvened from executive session and the following resolution was adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 13-533
In the matter of authorizing various personnel actions as )
Indicated on the summary sheet for employees within the )
jurisdiction of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners)
June 5, 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorizing various personnel actions as indicated on
the summary sheet for employees within the jurisdiction of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners.
Job & Family/CSEA
Probationary removals;
1.
Brenda Durbin, Account Clerk 2, effective June 14, 2013
E-9-1-1
New hires;
1.
Sarah Bursley, Dispatcher, effective date and rate of pay to be determined
2.
John Callahan III, Dispatcher, effective date and rate of pay to be determined
3.
Arlene Adams, Clerk/Typist, effective date and rate of pay to be determined
Golden Acres:
Terminations;
1.
Cameron Watkins, STNA, effective date to be determined
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-534
In the matter of approving contract with Developmental )
Disabilities and The Ohio Association of Public School )
Employees (OAPSE)/American Federation of State,
)
County, and Municipal Employees, Local 771 AFL-CIO )
(OAPSE), SERB Case #2013-MED-05-0700
)
June 5, 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve contract with Developmental Disabilities
and The Ohio Association of Public School Employees (OAPSE)/American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees, Local 771
AFL-CIO (OAPSE), SERB Case #2013-MED-05-0700.
Said contract is considered a part hereof to this resolution by reference thereto and can be found on file in the Commissioners/Purchasing
and Developmental Disabilities Office, effective July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2016.
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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RESOLUTION NO. 13-535
In the matter of approving contract with Local 8845 of the )
United Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing )
Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International)
Union (USW) and the Lorain County Recorder, SERB Case)
#2012-MED-09-0996
)
June 5, 2013
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve contract with Local 8845 of the United
Steel, Paper and Forestry, Rubber, Manufacturing Energy, Allied Industrial and Service Workers International Union (USW) and the Lorain
County Recorder, SERB Case #2012-MED-09-0996.
Said contract is considered a part hereof to this resolution by reference thereto and can be found on file in the Commissioners/Purchasing
and Recorders Office, effective January 1, 2013 – December 31, 2015.
Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adopt Resolution. Ayes: all.
Motion carried.
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JOURNAL ENTRY
With no further business before the Board, Motion by Kalo, seconded by Kokoski to adjourn at 1:52 p.m. Ayes: All.
Motion carried.
The meeting then adjourned.
_____________________________________________)Commissioners
Ted Kalo, President
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Lori Kokoski, Vice-president
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_____________________________________________)Lorain County
Tom Williams, Member
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Attest:________________________________, Clerk
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