NEWS
RELEASE
The Board of
8:30 A.M. General
Session - The Commissioners were presented with various resolutions and documents
for approval. Commissioners also reviewed
agenda items, discussed upcoming meetings and reviewed and updated the calendar
of events.
The resolution to
approve the contract bid for Elliott Road was put on hold until the county
receives verification of the availability of funds from the City of Defiance.
Commissioners met
with Jerry Hayes from the CIC along with Hicksville Village Mayor and members
of his staff. A proposed ethanol plant
was discussed and it was agreed that Jerry Hayes would set up a joint meeting
of all concerned entities to discuss any proposals that our community may want
to present.
Jane Tadsen,
10:00 A.M.
Becky reported that
she spoke with Tina Hiler, Director of Defiance County Senior Center regarding
the services the
Tina advised that
she utilizes worksheets that assist the seniors in determining their medication
dosages and costs for their medications per month. She then directs them to the Ohio Senior
Health Insurance Information Program agency (OSHIIP) as well as the Medicare
websites.
Tina also noted that
the Medicare website produces more that 50 plans for prescription coverage
options. Tina explains all options in
great detail to the individual she is assisting and either helps them to enroll
or simply prints out their paperwork for their review.
Once the individual
is enrolled in a program, they will receive a confirmation letter in the mail
in approximately 2 weeks and the individual will receive their drug card in
approximately 3-4 weeks after enrollment is confirmed.
Becky also reported
that she continues to work with Beilharz Architects on the
Becky asked that the
Architect go stake out the land for the proposed new
11:00 A.M. Ken
Bond, Director of Five County Alcohol/ Drug Program Center came in to discuss
the possibility of relocating the Administrative offices to a new location in
the near future.
Mr. Bond advised
that they are growing out of their current location with the number of programs
that they offer and the staff that is needed to run the programs, he feels that
they are in need a larger facility to better accommodate the public as well as
the employees.
Mr. Bond requested
that the Board of Commissioners consider doing a long term lease on a parcel of
land at the Defiance County East location.
The Commissioners agree
to look at several options and get back with Mr. Bond at a later date
News Release
Approved: _____________________________
Thomas
L. Kime, Commissioner