NEWS RELEASE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2006
The Board of
General Session –
The Commissioners were presented with various resolutions and documents for
approval. The Commissioners reviewed
agenda items, discussed upcoming meetings, reviewed, and updated the calendar
of events.
The Commissioners
submitted a request for reimbursement from the Ohio Department of Natural
Resources (Nature Works) for $11,497 for the construction of the High Street
Canoe Launch. The original grant amount
was $24,971.
The Commissioners signed
the contracts for the
The
Commissioners also signed the contracts for the Mattock Ditch project. This project was awarded to Meck-Donald’s Contracting,
The Commissioners plan to
schedule a study session to discuss possible projects for fiscal year
2007. One item would be the extension of
the walking trail at Defiance County East.
Becky Wagner, Defiance
County Administrator met with the Commissioners for her weekly update.
Becky informed the Commissioners
that she authorized Help Me Grow Project Director, Heather Huffman to hold the
Christmas for Kids broadcast this year. The broadcast will be held at the Defiance
County East parking lot on December 7, 2006 from 3-5:00 p.m. The Defiance County Health Department will
co-host this event.
Becky also discussed
meeting with Dennis Miller, Director of Maumee Valley Planning about the Clean
Ohio Trails Fund Grant. Dennis thought
there might be funding in the spring of 2007, which will come from Ohio
Department of Natural Resources. Dennis
advised he would check into grant funding for a future project.
Becky also reported that Tim Houck, Director of
Environmental Services received several quotes for a spreader for the landfill. After discussion, the Commissioners approved
the lowest quote from Kaffenbarger Truck Equipment for $2,995.00 as long as the
spreader had a poly finish.
Becky also reported that Susan Gonwick from Jobs and
Family Services would be doing a monthly newsletter to keep everyone informed
on various activities within the department.
The Commissioners also
reviewed leases for the Defiance County East Office Complex. The Board met with Dennis McKay, Director of
Defiance County Department of Job & Family Services, Dennis Miller,
Director of Maumee Valley Planning and Matt Gilroy, Economic Development.
The Commissioners
presented a 5-year proposal which allow them, if necessary, the opportunity to
get out of the lease if they have a basis to do so. Everyone will be charged the same amount with
increases every year up to 5 years.
News Release Approved: __________________________________________________
Becky Wagner,