NEWS RELEASE
DEFIANCE
COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
MONDAY, OCTOBER 7, 2013
The
Board of Defiance County Commissioners met in regular session at 8:00 a.m. on
Monday, October 7, 2013 in the Conference Room in the Commissioners’ Office at
500 Court Street, Suite A, Defiance, Ohio 43512. Chairman Otto L. Nicely
called the meeting to order. Also present were
Commissioners James E. Harris, Jr. and Thomas L. Kime, Sherry Carnahan, Finance
Manager/Administrator, and Stephanie Metz,
Clerk.
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.
Julie Rittenhouse,
Defiance County Public Safety Services Coordinator, met with the Commissioners
for a quarterly update. Julie reported that all county building inspections
were completed. Tornado and fire drills were conducted at the Evergreen Lane
Office Complex and the Commissioners’ Building. The Open House in honor of National Preparedness Month
was held. Over 300 kids came
through the facility that day.
Warren Schlatter,
Defiance County Engineer, met with the Commissioners for a weekly update. Warren
reviewed his Accumulated Revenue Report for September 2013, which was $3,132,581.52. This compares to $3,084,097.09 for September, 2012.
Warren stated that Rosedale Road has been paved and bermed; the two driveway
approaches still need poured with 12” of concrete from the edge of the pavement
to the edge of the right-of-way. The surface course of pavement is to be
completed this week on Defiance-Ayersville-Pleasant Bend Road. Work is
continuing on the Weber Road bridge replacement.
Les McCaslin, Four
County ADAMhs Board, met with the Commissioners for an update. Les stated that they
are seeking
voter approval of a 7/10 Mil Levy Renewal to generate funds that will be used
to better the services provided by the Four County ADAMhs Board for the
community use by improving children and adult services, and education
prevention. The Four County ADAMhs
Board has already taken significant steps to reduce spending without cutting
critical services for children and adults.
This investment will improve the quality of life for all residents of
our communities; the
Jerry
Overmier, Beilharz Architects, Inc., Sheriff David Westrick, Chief Deputy Doug
Engel, and Deputy Steven Mueller, met with the Commissioners at the Defiance
County East Complex to discuss space concerns. The matter will continue to be
reviewed.
The Committee to approve
the plans for the Defiance County Courthouse met with Eric Ratts, DLZ, to
discuss the Courthouse project. Eric provided a PowerPoint presentation with revised
proposed floor layouts for discussion. A motion was made, and seconded, to
proceed with the project utilizing the plans presented, including option B for
the 2nd and 3rd Floor. Both Judges requested additional
time to review the plans before they would cast their vote. The motion and
second was rescinded. The Commissioners will hold a special session at 8:15
a.m. on Wednesday, October 9, 2013 for the Committee to vote on approving the
plans for the Courthouse Project.
Release Approved: ____________________________________________________
Otto L. Nicely,
Defiance County Commissioner