NEWS
RELEASE
The Board of
Tina Hiler, Defiance County Senior Center Director was in to update the
Board. They may not be receiving as much grant money as original applied for.
Tina will review the budget with the Board after six months and make
adjustments as necessary. Donations for the new building continue to come in.
Tina requested one Commissioner attend a meeting with her and the Area Office
on Aging to discuss the meal reimbursement. They will only be receiving a
minimal increase for each meal delivered/served. The average donation collected
from each senior is between $1.26 and $1.54. This is well short of the $3.30 unit
rate provided by Area Office on Aging.
General Session – The Commissioners were presented with various
resolutions and documents for approval.
The Commissioners reviewed agenda items, discussed upcoming meetings,
and reviewed and updated the calendar of events.
Jim Harris was sworn in as the newly elected Commissioner by Judge Joseph Schmenk, Common Pleas Court Judge. Also, Bruce Goodwin, newly elected State Representative – 74th District, was sworn in by Marlene Goodwin, Defiance County Auditor.
The Investment Advisory committee, Treasurer - Karen Tubbs, Landfill
Director - Tim Houck and Clerk of Courts - Jean Ziegler came in to discuss the
current investments the County has. Productive Portfolios has submitted a new
contract for investment advisory services they provide. Karen will have the
Prosecutor’s Office review and approve this and bring it back for signatures.
Tim Houck, Director of the Defiance County Landfill came in for his
monthly update with Commissioners. Tim
reported November was the best month for total sales for this year. Tim is
waiting on bid specifications from the consultants for the landfill expansion. The
next Solid Waste meeting will be on
Becky Wagner, County Operations Manger/Administrator presented her
report to the Commissioners. There was
an exhaust stack installed on the generator at Defiance County East. This will
be partially covered by a grant from OEMA. The general fund will provide the
required match amount.
News Release Approved: __________________________________________________
Commissioner/ Chairman – Thomas L. Kime