NEWS RELEASE

DEFIANCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

MONDAY, APRIL 2, 2012

The Board of Defiance County Commissioners met in regular session at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, April 2, 2012 in the Conference Room in the Commissioners Office at 500 Court Street, Suite A, Defiance, Ohio 43512. Chairman Thomas L. Kime called the meeting to order. Also present were Commissioners Otto L. Nicely and James E. Harris, Jr., Laura Howell, Administrator, Stephanie Metz, Clerk, and Lanie Miller, Deputy Clerk.

Russ Herman, Defiance County Assistant Prosecutor, met with the Commissioners for an update on various pending legal matters.

The Commissioners met in General Session and approved and signed various resolutions, contracts and documents. The Commissioners also reviewed the calendar of events and discussed upcoming meetings.

Lavon Wiles and John Fifer, Fairboard, met with the Commissioners to review the quotes for electrical work at the fairgrounds. After reviewing the three quotes, the Commissioners approved the recommendation of Lavon Wiles of accepting the lowest quote.

Cecilia Parsons, Defiance County Recorder, met with the Commissioners for an update. Cecilia reported that during the month of March, 2012 the total instruments filed were as follows: 160 deeds, 184 mortgages, 7 other liens, 221 releases, 2 power of attorney, 1 plat and 4 leases. The total receipts were $26,478.50, of which $12,959.00 went to the Housing Trust Fund and $11,259.50 went to the General Fund. During the first quarter of 2012 there were 416 deeds and 521 mortgages filed, compared to 320 deeds and 419 mortgages for 2011. The total receipts for the first quarter of 2012 were approximately $77,800, compared to $72,700 for 2011.

Isaac Lee, Defiance Chamber of Commerce, met with the Commissioners for an update. Isaac that the first quarter budget was $37,782.95, however actual expenditures was $33,839.16. Also, new membership growth of the Chamber is up by 4.06%. The Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce is hosting a “Make Choices That Matter” LeaderCast on May 4, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the Defiance College.

The Commissioners discussed the Ridge Ditch #99-13. After discussion the Board accepted the Ridge Ditch #99-13, based upon the recommendation of the Defiance County Soil & Water Board of Supervisors. On March 13, 2012 the Board of Supervisors certified that the replacement of the Ridge Ditch #99-13 will improve water management and development in the watershed area to the benefit of the lands therein, that the cost of the proposed Project will be less than the benefits and that the Project will benefit the lands in the area by promoting the economical and social development of the watershed area.

The Commissioners met in executive session for pending litigation per Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (G) (3) with Russ Herman, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney.

Release Approved: ____________________________________________________

Thomas L. Kime, Defiance County Commissioner