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March 14, 2018

The Board of Commissioners of Lorain County, Ohio met this day in a regular meeting, in the J. Grant Keys Administration Building,

226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio, at 9:33 a.m. with the following members present: Commissioner Ted Kalo, President, Commissioner Matt

Lundy, Vice President and Commissioner Lori Kokoski, Member and Theresa L. Upton, Clerk.

JOURNAL ENTRY

Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Lundy had a word of inspiration today.

Commissioner Kokoski presented a 3 year old male “Joey” Maltese found in Lorain and available Sat. 3/17/18 or choose from 24 others

The following business was transacted __________________

A. PRESENTATIONS

9:40 a.m. - Zone Opportunity – Don Romancak, Director – LCC DD_________________

COMMISSIONERS

b.1 RESOLUTION NO. 18-176

In the matter of confirming Investments as procured by the )Lorain County Treasurer )

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby confirm Investments as procured by the Lorain County Treasurer.

DATE DESCRIPTION INTEREST EARNED / ON cusip# INV WITH ACCT #1 3/1/2018 INT PAYMENT $4,392 Federal Farm Credit Bank, PO#17-0039 3133EHWM1 US BANK 0010509762602 3/1/2018 INT PAYMENT $11,069 federal Farm Credit Bank, PO#17-0032 3133EFF28 US BANK 0010509762603 3/5/2018 INT PAYMENT $5,625 Federal National Mortgage Assn, PO#16-0048 3136G34L6 US BANK 0010509762604 3/5/2018 INT PAYMENT $3,049 Federal Farm Credit Bank, PO#15-0026 3133EEM98 US BANK 0010509762605 3/8/2018 INT PAYMENT $1,715 Federal Home Loan Mortgage, PO#18-0001 3134G95P8 US BANK 0010509762606 3/9/2018 INT PAYMENT $7,500 Federal Home Loan Mortgage, PO#17-0012 3134GA7A6 US BANK 0010509762607 3/9/2018 INT PAYMENT $2,266.67 Federal Farm Credit Bank, PO#17-0040 3133ECHN7 US BANK 001050976260

Motion by Kalo, seconded by Lundy to adopt Resolution. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: Kalo, Lundy & Kokoski / Nays: None

Motion carried. __________________


In the matter of authorizing various appropriations)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize various appropriations.$ 3,698.44 to be appropriated to: reimburse form dept public safety grant for ot worked from October 2017/sheriff gf$ 3,368.44 to 1000-0000-550-000-03-5000-5005$ 50,000.00 to be appropriated to: gf to golden acres county home to cover utilities, maintenance agree and prof serv/comm gf$ 50,000.00 to 1000-0000-999-000-01-9900-9900$ 600.00 to be appropriated to: Columbia repair acct for new tires on patrol vehicles/sheriff rotary$ 600.00 to 1020-0000-550-000-03-6380-0000$ 1,835.80 to be appropriated to: donated project dawn for lc health dist/alcohol & drug$ 1,835.80 to 2000-2002-620-000-05-7070-0000$ 34,500.00 to be appropriated to; exp obligation for real estate settlement charges/comm tb$ 34,500.00 to 3100-0000-570-000-05-7070-7094$ 35,000.00 to be appropriated to: utility exp at golden acres county home/comm ga medicare$ 35,000.00 to 3424-0000-100-000-05-6200-6202$ 53,300.00 to be appropriated to: real estate settlement exp/sheriff criminal justice serv$ 53,300.00 to 3441-0000-550-000-03-7070-7094$ 18,000.00 to be appropriated to; exp obligation for real estate settlement charges/comm 911$ 18,000.00 to 3480-0000-100-000-03-7070-7094$ 29,000.00 to be appropriated to; various proj (bldg, furniture, quip and software) for new 911/comm q-const$ 29,000.00 to 5000-5024-100-000-10-6050-6053$ 500,000.00 to be appropriated to: local match for lake ave stream and restoration proj/comm san eng$ 500,000.00 to 7100-7118-300-304-11-7070-0000$ 9,500.00 to be appropriated to: open po for varney, fink & assoc to prepare financial statement for lc visitors bureau/comm $ 9,500.00 to 8016-0000-100-000-14-6200-6218 hotel


Motion carried. __________________

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In the matter of authorizing various account & fund transfers)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize various account & fund transfers.$ 40,431.84 from 1000-0000-999-000-01-9900-9900 reimburse vac/sick leave for terri k oakes, auditor/gf

To 1000-0000-200-000-01-5000-5001$ 100.00 from 1020-1023-550-000-03-5080-5080 from health acct to repair acct for new Russia township patrol

To 1020-1023-550-000-03-6380-0000 vehicle/sheriff rotary$ 20,000.00 from 7300-0000-100-000-11-6200-0000 ongoing maint at airport/comm

To 7300-0000-100-000-11-6380-0000Fund transfers;$ 50,000.00 from 1000-0000-999-000-01-9900-9900 golden acres medicare supplement cash bal to cover misc exp

To 3424-0000-999-000-05-4900-4900 utilities, prof serv, maint agree, etc/comm golden acres Medicare


Motion carried. __________________

b.4 JOURNAL ENTRYThere were no advances/repayments for this day. __________________

b.5 RESOULTION NO. 18-179

In the matter of authorizing the purchase of supplies and)Services for various county departments ) March 14, 2018

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize the purchase of supplies and services for various County departments.

LOG # DEPARTMENT FUND DESCRIPTION OF PURCHASE VENDOR AMOUNT 566 9-1-1 Agency 5000 Licensing for Microsoft Office Standard Dell Marketing LP 4,670.40 567 9-1-1 Agency 5000 Updated & Additional Software Licensing Rolta Advizex Technologies 28,652.67 568 Airport 7300 Amend PO 2018000715 Reimbursement MRK Aviation, Inc. 10,000.00 569 Auditor’s 1000 SBPO Supply Cartridges for Printers, Etc Comdoc Office Systems 5,616.00 570 Bd of Elections 1000 AVPM Paper Rolls, Thermal, Shipping Elections Systems & Soft. 3,478.17 571 Bd of Elections 1000 Confirmation Printing/Stuffing/Mailing Services Triad Governmental Sys. 7,868.64 572 Engineer’s 2580 CEAO HSIP Program/Sign Upgrades Osburn Associates, Inc. 16,870.75 573 Engineer’s 2580 Type A Glass Beads in 50lb Bags-Delivered Sherwin Williams 45,540.00 574 Engineer’s 2580 Repair of Right Bed Side and Paint-Unit #8 Vasi, Tom dba Tom Vasi 1,054.50 575 Prosecutor’s 2500 Court Costs – Case No. 17TX006841 L.C. Clerk of Courts 1,415.04 576 Prosecutor’s 1000 SBPO 2018 Office Supplies Office Depot 5,000.00 577 Q-Construction 5000 Installation of Detectors, Expanders & Keypad Safe Harbor Security & Fire 3,395.00 578 Recorder’s 2540 Advertising for Veteran ID Card Project 21st Century Media News 1,350.00 579 Sheriff’s 2200 Misc. Aluminum Racks for Kitchen Coolers Cooks Directs 1,347.21 580 Sheriff’s 1000 2018 Chevrolet Tahoes with Equipment Tim Lally Chevrolet 64,846.00 581 Sheriff’s 3260 Supply Package for Zebra Printer, Etc Total ID Solutions 3,080.00 582 Solid Waste 2260 UN-Compliant Tanks, 1 Rolling Dry Erase McMaster- Carr 1,312.47 588 Visitor’s Bureau 8016 SBPO March – Dec 2018 Services Rendered Localist Corporation 5,400.00 589 Visitor’s Bureau 8016 SBPO Services for Preparing Financial State. Varney, Fink & Associates 9,500.00


Motion carried. __________________


In the matter of authorizing Travel Expenses to various )personnel to attend meetings of interest to their departments)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize travel expenses to various personnel to Attending meeting of interest to their departments.

LOG #

DEPARTMENT NAME EVENT LOCATION DATEAMOUNT

not to exceed

068 Job & Family Services Shope, Leesa Amend Res 18-113 Add Mileage Marysville, OH 3/20/18 131.04069 Board of Elections Fergus, Timothy Statewide Voter Registration Database

Seminar Cleveland, OH 2/28/18 6.50

071 Job & Family Services Dalton, Sarah 2018 OCOWF Conference Mount Sterling, OH

4/18-4/20/18

479.60

073 Job & Family Services Desantis, Jill 2018 OCOWF Conference Mount Sterling, OH

4/18-4/20/18

479.60

074 Job & Family Services Loughner, Mary Jo 2018 OCOWF Conference Mount Sterling, OH

4/18-4/20/18

479.60

075 Job & Family Services Raphael, Rula OCDA 2018 Spring Symposium Columbus, OH 4/15-4/17/18

698.80

076 Job & Family Services Remaklus, Joe 2018 OCOWF Conference Mount Sterling, OH

4/18-4/20/18

290.60

077 Job & Family Services Tamas, Barb OCDA 2018 Spring Symposium Columbus, OH 4/15-4/17/18

698.80

078 Job & Family Services Tamas, Barb OJFSDA 2018 New Directors’ Training Lewis Center, OH 3/18-3/20/18

194.90

080 Job & Family Services Webner, Megan 2018 OCOWF Conference Mount Sterling, OH

4/18- 4/20/18

479.60


Motion carried. __________________

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APPROVING BILLS FOR PAYMENT

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve the following bills for payment, which have been signed by two or more Commissioners:

VENDOR PURPOSE ACCOUNT # AMOUNTGeneral Fund

Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. Supplies1000 0000 100 104 01 6000

0000 $157.92


0000 $78.96


0000 $354.94

Autozone Repair/Maintenance

1000 0000 100 104 01 6380 0000 $12.09

Central Exterminating Co. Repair/Maintenance

1000 0000 100 104 01 6380 0000 $150.00

Central Exterminating Co. Repair/Maintenance

1000 0000 100 104 01 6380 0000 $125.00

Elyria Hardware Supplies1000 0000 100 104 01 6000

0000 $125.94 Friends Service Co Inc dba FriendsOffice Stool

1000 0000 100 104 01 6050 0000 $156.66

Hajoca Corporation Repair/Maintenance

1000 0000 100 104 01 6380 0000 $582.39

Hajoca Corporation Equipment1000 0000 100 104 01 6050

0000 $559.04

Innovative Credit Solution Inc. Professional Services

1000 0000 100 116 01 6200 6218 $75.00

John Pais Auto Service IncRepair/Maintenance

1000 0000 100 112 01 6380 0000 $471.15

Parker Supply LLC Supplies1000 0000 100 110 01 6000

0000 $139.50

Periscope Holdings Other Expenses1000 0000 100 142 01 7070

0000 $262.50

Sam's Club Supplies1000 0000 100 000 01 7070

0000 $19.98

Superior Electric Supply Company Supplies1000 0000 100 104 01 6000

0000 $67.67

Whitehouse Artesian SpringsRepair/Maintenance

1000 0000 100 104 01 6380 0000 $744.50

TOTAL $4,083.24

Dog Kennel Lorain County Treasurer c/o Office Services Postage

2220 0000 100 000 05 6000 6002 $12.59

Lorain County Treasurer c/o Office Services Copy Paper

2220 0000 100 000 05 6000 0000 $30.95

WDWL Radio Inc Advertising2220 0000 100 000 05 7220

0000 $113.00

WOBL Radio Inc Advertising2220 0000 100 000 05 7220

0000 $113.00 TOTAL $269.54

Solid Waste

Elyria Hardware Supplies2260 0000 100 000 05 6000

0000 $14.40 Lorain County Treasurer c/o Office Services Postage

2260 0000 100 000 05 6000 6002 $25.40

Lorain County Treasurer c/o Commissioner's Facility Rental

2260 0000 100 000 05 7070 0000 $267.94

TOTAL $307.74 Bascule Bridge

Gergely's Maintenance King Supplies2640 0000 100 000 04 6000

0000 $309.31



2640 0000 100 000 04 6000 0000 $3.75

TOTAL $711.33 Law Library

National Consumer Law Center Law Books3110 0000 650 000 02 6000

6011 $780.00 TOTAL $780.00

Community Development

Wellington Implement Other Expenses3412 3413 100 116 07 7070

0000 $5.96 TOTAL $5.96

Golden Acres

Amherst Utilities Department Utility Services3424 0000 100 000 05 6200

6202 $237.46 TOTAL $237.46

Crime Lab Friends Service Co Inc dba FriendsOffice Misc. Supplies

3460 0000 100 000 03 6000 0000 $220.07

Lorain County Treasurer c/o Office Services Copy Paper

3460 0000 100 000 03 6000 0000 $30.95

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Lorain County Treasurer c/o Office Services Postage

3460 0000 100 000 03 6000 6002 $2.82

TOTAL $253.84 9-1-1 Agency

Lorain County Engineer Fuel3480 0000 100 000 03 6000


3480 0000 100 000 03 6000 6002 $37.05

Refrigeration Sales Corporation Repair of Heating Unit3480 0000 100 000 03 6380

0000 $913.12

Vasu Communications Plantronics Headsets3480 0000 100 000 03 6050

0000 $952.00 TOTAL $1,956.34

Hospitalization Friends Service Co Inc dba FriendsOffice Misc. Supplies

7000 7000 100 000 12 6000 0000 $105.18

TOTAL $105.18 Sanitary Engineer's


0000 $85.74 TOTAL $85.74

Storm Water Lorain County Treasurer c/o Office Services Postage

7100 7118 300 304 11 6000 6002 $15.71

TOTAL $15.71 Transit

Lorain County Treasurer c/o Office Services Postage

7200 0000 100 000 11 6000 6002 $6.48

One Park Landing Condominium Assoc. Dues7200 0000 100 000 11 7070

7070 $793.00

One Park Landing Condominium Utility Services7200 0000 100 000 11 6200

6202 $300.08

One Park Landing Condominium Building Maint. 7200 0000 100 000 11 6380

6381 $237.90

Vasu CommunicationsQuarterly Vehicle Repeater

7200 0000 100 000 11 6200 6202 $598.50

TOTAL $1,935.96

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Transit

Strnad Foods, Inc. Food for Events7200 7200 100 150 11 7070

0000 $180.14 TOTAL $180.14

Airport

City of Lorain Utilities Department Utility Services7300 0000 100 000 11 6200

6202 $394.56

Fisher Auto Parts, Inc. Repair/Maintenance7300 0000 100 000 11 6380

0000 $46.26


0000 $111.34


0000 $374.15


0000 $951.67

John Deere Financial Supplies7300 0000 100 000 11 6000

0000 $40.26

Judco, Inc. Repair/Maintenance7300 0000 100 000 11 6380

0000 $114.65

Krystowski Tractor Sales Inc. Repair/Maintenance7300 0000 100 000 11 6380


7300 0000 100 000 11 6000 6002 $12.33

Ohio Edison Utility Services7300 0000 100 000 11 6200

6202 $157.36

Polen Implement Repair/Maintenance7300 0000 100 000 11 6380

0000 $12.57 TOTAL $2,674.43

Visitors' Bureau Charter Communications Holdings LLC Utility Services 8016 0000 100 000 14 6200

6202$272.71

City of Lorain Utilities Department Utility Services 8016 0000 100 000 14 6200 6202

$2.43

City of Lorain Utilities Department Utility Services 8016 0000 100 000 14 6200 6202

$8.18

Localist Corporation Contract Services 8016 0000 100 000 14 6200 0000

$1,797.00

Lorain County Treasurer Postage 8016 0000 100 000 14 6000 6002

$47.56

May, Jennifer Advertising & Printing

8016 0000 100 000 14 7220 0000

$250.00

Neighborhood Lawn Care Inc dba NLC Inc.

Repair/Maintenance 8016 0000 100 000 14 6380 0000

$439.21

TOTAL $2,817.09 Children and Family Council

Lorain County Treasurer c/o Office Services

Postage 8100 FY18 100 000 14 6000 0000

$5.38

TOTAL $5.38

Auditor/Bookkeeping & Real Estate Unclaimed FundsLorain County Prosecutor 2017 court cost 8310-8354-100-000-14-7070-0000 $5,418.54

Forfeiture land sale TOTAL $5,418.54

Domestic RelationsLorain County Treasurer Postage 1000-0000-400-406-02-6000-6002 $2,283.26

TOTAL $2,283.26

Sweet, Amy transcription fees 1000-0000-401-000-02-7000-7003 $1,152.90TOTAL $1,152.90


Motion carried. __________________

b.8 JOURNAL ENTRY

Mr. Cordes requested an executive session to discuss personnel new hires at JFS, Maintenance, Collection Center, pending legal issues, sale of real estate and discussion on summer bargaining session with USW.

________________(discussion was held on the above)


In the matter of approving & waiving the reading of )The Commissioners meeting minutes for )March 7, 2018 ) March 14, 2018

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve & waive the reading of the minutes for March 7, 2018.


Motion carried. __________________


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In the matter of authorizing payment of $1,000 to Boyer & )Cool Home for Funerals, Lorain for Indigent Veteran Craig) March 14, 2018L. Moore, Sheffield Lake in accordance with ORC 5901.25 )

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we here authorize payment of $1,000 to Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, Lorain for Indigent Veteran Craig L. Moore, Sheffield Lake in accordance with ORC 5901.25


Motion carried. __________________

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DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES

b.11 JOURNAL ENTRY

In the matter of approving transfer by warranty deed to )Reymond Figueroa, 250 9th Street, Elyria for parcel ) march 14, 2018#16-26-019-101-005 )

Mr. Cordes said these parcels are titled to the Commissioners but they are the group homes that Developmental Disabilities no longer service and proceeds will go back to Developmental Disabilities. He thanked the Purchasing department with getting on the notice to bids and paperwork completed.

Following resolutions were adopted:

B.11 RESOLUTION NO. 18-184

In the matter of approving transfer by warranty deed to )Reymond Figueroa, 250 9th Street, Elyria for parcel ) march 14, 2018#16-26-019-101-005 )

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve transfer by warranty deed to Reymond Figueroa, 250 E. 9th St., Elyria pursuant to the Sale of Parcel #16-26-019-101-005.

Said warranty deed for Parcel #16-26-019-101-005 is considered a part hereof to this resolution by reference thereto and can be found on file in the Commissioners/Purchasing and Prosecutors Office.


Motion carried. __________________(discussion was held on the above)

B.12 RESOLUTION NO. 18-185

In the matter of approving transfer by warranty deed to )LiJen Chen and Karina Abolina, 335 E. College St, ) March 14, 2018Oberlin for parcels of #09-00-087-104-021, 022 & 023 )

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve transfer by warranty deed to LiJen Chen and Karina Abolina, 335 E. College St., Oberlin pursuant to the Sale of Parcels #09-00-087-104-021, #09-00-087-104-022 & #09-00-087-104-023.

Said warranty deed for Parcels #09-00-087-104-021, #09-00-087-104-022 & #09-00-087-104-023 is considered a part hereof to this resolution by reference thereto and can be found on file in the Commissioners/Purchasing and Prosecutors Office.


Motion carried. __________________

DOMESTIC RELATIONS


In the matter of approving the amendment to the ) Subgrant Agreement between the Board of Commissioners )and The Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services to )add the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) as a new party)to the Agreement. ) March 14, 2018

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby approve the amendment to the Subgrant Agreement between the Board of Commissioners and The Ohio Department of Jobs & Family Services to add the Ohio Department of Medicaid (ODM) as a party to the Agreement for the purpose of allowing Lorain County Domestic Relations Court, read-only access to ODM’s Medicaid Information Technology Systems to confirm managed care plans for youth in placement and care.

Said amendment to the subgrant agreement is considered a part hereof to this resolution by reference thereto and can be found on file in the Commissioners/Domestic Relations Office.

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED, the Lorain County Commissioners hereby authorize the President or Vice-President to execute on behalf of the Board.


Motion carried. __________________

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ENGINEER


In the matter of instructing the Clerk to advertise for )bids for the Lorain County Engineer’s Office for the ) March 14, 2018Columbia West River Road #0564 Culvert Replacement)Project in Columbia Township )

WHEREAS, the Lorain County Engineer by letter dated March 8, 2018 submitted the following request:

“The Engineer’s Office requests that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Clerk to receive bids on this project as soon as possible. Copies of the legal notice and the Resolution to advertise are attached. Please contact us should have any questions.

This project is necessary because of the severely distressed condition of the culvert deep below the earthen embankment of Columbia West River Road. This presents a dangerous safety risk of collapse to the roadway above, despite our frequent efforts to repair the road surface. Also, a large concrete retaining wall must be replaced.

We estimate the cost of construction at $190,886 according to our plans and specifications. The Ohio Public Works Commission will contribute its grant of 59% of the project costs; and Columbia Township will contribute $50,000 through its Community Cost-Share Program from the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District. The Lorain County Engineer will fund the balance of the project through its MVGT account.

Thank you for your cooperation in this matter.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Lorain County, Ohio that we do and hereby instruct the Clerk to advertise for bids for the Lorain County Engineer’s Office, for the Columbia West River Road #0564 Culvert Replacement project in Columbia Township in the Chronicle Telegram on March 16 & 23 as follows:

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORSSealed proposals will be received until 2:00 P.M. on April 25, 2018 in the Lorain County Board of Commissioners, Purchasing

Department, 4th floor, 226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio for the furnishing of all labor, material and equipment for the Columbia West River Road #0564 Culvert Replacement project in Columbia Township (Columbia Station, Ohio) in accordance with plans and specifications prepared by the office of Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer. Each proposal shall be enclosed in a sealed envelope marked “Columbia West River Road #0564 Culvert Replacement.” All interested parties may attend the bid opening to be held immediately following the deadline, in the Lorain County Commissioners Public Hearing Room D.

The work consists of replacing the culvert under Columbia West River Road, including a new concrete wall. The work is located about 0.3 miles south of Sprague Road. The Engineer’s estimate of construction cost is $190,886. Lorain County intends and requires that this project be completed no later than October 31, 2018. All materials and equipment shall meet the specifications of the Ohio Department of Transportation; and work shall be performed under the inspection of the Lorain County Engineer. All contractors and subcontractors involved with the project will, to the extent practicable, use Ohio products, materials, services and labor in the implementation of their project. Additionally, contractor compliance with the equal employment opportunity requirements of Ohio Administrative Code Chapter 123 is required.

Official bid documents and specifications may be obtained at the office of the Lorain County Engineer, 247 Hadaway Street, Elyria, Ohio between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday. Only bids prepared on the official documents obtained from the County Engineer will be accepted. A $50.00 non-refundable deposit is required for each set of bidding documents.

Each proposal must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal, and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence of its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity. Each bidder is required to furnish with its proposal a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond in accordance with Section 153.54 of the Ohio Revised Code. Bid security furnished in Bond form shall be issued by a Surety Company or Corporation licensed in the State of Ohio to provide said surety. Bidders must comply with the prevailing wage rates on Public Improvements in Lorain County, Ohio as determined by the Ohio Department of Commerce, Bureau of Wage and Hour Administration, (614) 644-2239. Bidders are hereby notified that the Ohio Public Works Commission, the Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District Community Cost-Share Program, and Lorain County will expend funds for this project.

The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all proposals, and to waive any informalities or irregularities if deemed in the best interest of Lorain County. Direct in writing any desired interpretation, correction or modification of the specifications to James R. Cordes, County Administrator, 226 Middle Avenue, Elyria, Ohio 44035, received at least four working days prior to the date of bid opening.


Motion carried. __________________


In the matter of amending Resolution No. 18-153 )adopted February 28, 2018 authorizing the Ohio )Department of Transportation to establish a safe and) reasonable speed limit on Henwell Road, to include ) March 14, 2018Marian Road between Henwell and Brokaw Roads )in Eaton Township )

WHEREAS, a speed zone study was prepared at the request of the Eaton Township Trustees recommending the establishment of a 35 mph speed limit on Henwell Road between Marian and Hawke Road in Eaton Township; and WHEREAS, Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer by letter dated March 8, 2018 submitted the following:

“On February 28, 2018, the Lorain County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution No. 18-153 authorizing the Ohio Department of Transportation to review the speed study on Henwell Road between Marian and Hawke Roads in Eaton Township and establish a safe and reasonable speed. The Ohio Department of Transportation has reviewed the study and is in agreement with the recommended 35 MPH speed but is recommending that Marian Road also be included as part of the posted speed limit. Eaton Township and the Lorain County Engineer are in agreement with this recommendation.

At this time, Lorain County Engineer Ken Carney is recommending that Resolution 18-153 be amended to include Marian Road between Henwell and Brokaw. If you should have any questions or require any additional information, please feel free to contact Robert Klaiber or myself at 440-329-5586.”;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Commissioners of Lorain County, Ohio that based upon the recommendation of Ken Carney, Lorain County Engineer we do hereby amend Resolution No. 18-153 to include Marian Road between Henwell and Brokaw Road.

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Resolution No. 18-188 cont. March 14, 2018

FURTHER BE IT RESOLVED that upon passing this resolution a copy will be forwarded to the Lorain County Engineer.


Motion carried. __________________

c. COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR

Mr. Cordes said the bonds were priced yesterday for the Justice Center refinance and the council save around $805,000 in reissuance. He thanked Budget Director Hobart, Underwriters and Bond Counsel. He will be making a trip to New York to meet with the rating groups to try to get an upgrade.

Mr. Cordes has a resolution from Community Development on several contracts with homeowners for CDBG. There were many invitations to bid sent out but were continue to get very few and not many locals. He will be sitting down with our County Chamber as an outreach event to see what the issues are bidding on these jobs from local companies. Commissioner Kalo said many are busy. Mr. Cordes said he believes it could be the paperwork and regulations that the state requires for such jobs, such as being lead certified. Commissioner Lundy said this is very frustrating. Mr. Romancak said these do have to be awarded today.

Following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 18-189

In the matter of awarding various contracts for homeowners)to receive grant assistance from CHIP PY16 Home Repair ) March 14, 2018and Private Rehabilitation activities for Home Repair and )Home Rehabilitation assistance which include a contingency)for any unforeseen change orders )

WHEREAS, Lorain County has received funding for home repairs in Program Year 2016 Community Housing and Impact Preservation (CHIP) funds from the Ohio Development Services Agency to provide assistance to low and moderate income families in accordance with the grant agreement, and

WHEREAS, these property owners have applied for assistance and been determined eligible for grant assistance, and

1. JD Indoor Comfort, Inc., 4040 Colorado Ave., Sheffield Village, OH, in the amount of $5,059.00 with a contingency of $506.00 for a total of $5565.00 for Betty Reed, 5056 Hawthorne Ave., Sheffield Lake, Ohio, (Parcel ID #03-00-035-109-028) for home repair work, this being the best and most responsive.

2. Homeworks General Contractors, Inc., 3407 Lincoln St., Lorain, Ohio, in the amount of $5,647.00 with a contingency of $565.00 for a total of $6,212.00 for, Karen McClendon, 191 W. Lincoln St., Oberlin, Ohio, (Parcel ID #09-00-095-108-002) for home repair work, this being the best and most responsive.

3. Homeworks General Contractors, Inc., 3407 Lincoln St., Lorain, Ohio in the amount of $7,210.00 with a contingency of $721.00 for a total of $7,931.00 for Linda Pizzoferrato, 44176 Russia Rd., New Russia Twp., Ohio, (Parcel ID #09-00-019-000-011) for home repair work, this being the best and most responsive.

Said payments will be paid from CHIP PY2016 Grant Funds.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that this resolution stands as authorization to pay invoices and the Lorain County Commissioners hereby authorizes payment of such amounts upon completion and acceptance of the contracts.


Motion carried. __________________(discussion was held on the above)

d. ASSISTANT COUNTY PROSECUTOR

Gerald A. Innes requested an executive session to discuss a property acquisition__________________

e. COMMISSIONERS REPORT

Commissioner Kokoski attended Keep Lorain County Beautiful meeting at RepublicCommissioner Kokoski attended an addiction seminar at Elyria Gates Building and the explained that a person should stay on suboxone

or methadone for 2 years)Commissioner Kokoski said Dan Ramos was given the Dem Award last night. He has served us well and has termed outCommissioner Kokoski attended along with staff the active shooter training and was very informativeCommissioner Kokoski attended Avon Lake Mayor Zilka event Commissioner Kokoski attended Engineer Ken Carney event at Jackalope

Commissioner Kalo attended NOACA governance and awarded livable communities to Avon $30,000 for safe routes to school and Elyria $177,000 for downtown phase 3. There was $2 million that was distributed throughout, last year the county received lakefront and transportation

Commissioner Kalo said Mayor Zilka event was goodCommissioner Kalo said Solid Waste is still reviewing the plan and stated Mr. Bailey will be retiring end of April, he has done a great job the last 8 years

Commissioner Kalo went to the Veranda for restaurant week and Mr. Innes was there as well. He spoke with the owner and they had received over 100 new customers and ran out of the specials. Mr. Cordes said Bistro 83 also ran out and he did attend 3 restaurants during this week and spoke to the owners as well. He said Visit Lorain County does this to keep traffic in Lorain County and bring other over and hopes to get the data within the next week.

Commissioner Kalo said power of social media with getting that dog adopted last week. There were 272 shares and over 20,000 views

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Commissioner Lundy congratulated Young Dems on their event as well as Dan Ramos who has termed outCommissioner Lundy congratulated N. Ridgeville Schools Superintendent on their school address and all his hard work he will be

leaving at the end of June for another superintendent’s jobCommissioner Lundy congratulated Negro Woman on their 1st event Sheheros, LCCC was packed and 13 women were nominatedCommissioner Lundy congratulated Avon Lake Mayor Zilka on his even and served with him on Avon Lake Council he is a reasonable

fair manCommissioner Lundy congratulated Lorain historical Society on their pasta paradise evenCommissioner Lundy said next Monday at El Centro will be meeting on the transition of the Puerto Rican familiesCommissioner Lundy congratulated students who walked out today and showing their democratic way of standing up and speaking out

___________________(discussion was held on the above) e. CLERK’S REPORT#1. Thursday, March 15 at 10 am – Land bank __________________

f. BOARD CORRESPONDENCE

Motion by Kalo, seconded by Lundy to approve the Board Correspondence and waive the reading of the same. Ayes: Kalo, Lundy & Kokoski/ Nays; None

Motion carried.

#1. March 15, Elyria Township – Township Association meeting and minutes of February 14

#2. April 6 at 8:30 am 2018 annual transportation day sponsored by Community Alliance. RSVP at 440-328-2362 or [email protected]

#3. March 22 from 5-7 pm, Independence Holiday Inn – Power of More Power Hour – 14 Chambers. RSVP at www.loraincountychamber.com

#4. March 15 from 12-1 pm., Tom’s Country Place, Avon – Brand Your Business – register at 440-328-2550 or www.basohio.com/register

#5. March 13 – Business After the After Hours – Avon Brewing Company. RSVP at www.loraincountychamber.com

#6. Publications: “Murray Ridge Courier”; “CCAO statehouse reports”; “Counties Current”; “Senator Gayle Manning Updates”: “

#7. April 26 – 6th annual North Coast Business Expo, Sprenger Main Street Care Center, Avon Lake

#8. March 19 starting at 4:45 pm., preventative maintenance will be performed on UPS system which support phone system and network and will be done for 3 hours

#9. March 15 at 7 pm, Amvets, Post 47, Lorain – Lorain Veterans Council for Civic Improvement

#10. OH Dev Serv Agency B-C-14-1BQ-1 reduced by $6,368 and B-C-14-1BQ-2 reduced by $33,555 & S-C-14-1BQ-1 reduced by $5,584 all due to undrawn funds. Also B-F-17-1BQ-1 project specific release of environmental conditions (org: LCCDD)

#11. Thank you card from Martha Pye on supporting Harrison Culture Center on Feb 24, 2018

#12. OHEPA application for antidegration at US Steel Lorain Tubular Operations, receiving black river waters

#13. April 17 at 5:30 pm., Akron – CoRE Program register at www.rsvp.pdigm.com webcode: ZDQK-47V1

#14. May 11 from 8:30 am – 12:30 pm., LCCC Spitzer – 2nd annual economic summit. Economic overview by Mark Schweitzer, Senior VP Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and Keynote Speaker Jason Broadwater, Author, Consultant, Economic Development Specialist; rsvp at www.loraincountychamber.com

#15. Auditor of States Local Government Officials Conference cyber security webinar; https://ohioauditor.gov/Cybersecurity.html

#16. March 22 & 23, Hyatt Regency, Columbus – 19th annual Local Government Officials conference

#17. March 21 from 1-2:30 pm., OHEPA, Twinsburg - Stream and BMP Monitoring. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stream-and-bmp-mointoring-tickets-43928238544 or www.cwp.org

#18. ODOT Final inspection report for SR254, Sheffield Township with Karvo Paving (org: Engineer)

#19. Neighborhood Alliance needs help with the Haven Center and purchase of 3 industrial washers at a cost of $760 each, also in need of laundry soap and volunteer project

#20. March 16 from noon – 6 pm., Rust United Methodist fundraiser, Oberlin Fish Fry, cost $10

#21 .March 22 from 11:30 am – 1pm., State of Oberlin City Luncheon. RSVP at www.oberlin.org/aboutevents, cost $25 or call 440-774-6262 ___________________________

http://www.oberlin.org/aboutevents

http://www.cwp.org/

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stream-and-bmp-mointoring-tickets-43928238544

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stream-and-bmp-mointoring-tickets-43928238544

https://ohioauditor.gov/Cybersecurity.html

http://www.loraincountychamber.com/

http://www.rsvp.pdigm.com/


http://www.basohio.com/register


mailto:[email protected]

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JOURNAL ENTRYZONE OPPORTUNITIES

Don Romancak, Director – Lorain County Community Development Department explained Zone Opportunities. He stated that this submission had to be by March 2. Its part of the new federal tax act, a new economic tool but still waiting to see what the regulations are and incentive is to reduce tax liability on tax gains, max out 10 years.

WHAT ARE OPPORTUNITY ZONES? This program uses low-income community census tracts as the basis for determining areas eligible for Opportunity Zone designation. The chief executives of every U.S. state and territory have 90-120 days from December 22, 2017 to designate up to 25 percent of the total number of low-income census tracts in a state as Opportunity Zones.

WHAT ARE OPPORTUNITY FUNDS? Opportunity Funds are private sector investment vehicles that invest at least 90 percent of their capital in Opportunity Zones. U.S. investors currently hold trillions of dollars in unrealized capital gains in stocks and mutual funds alone— a significant untapped resource for economic development. Opportunity Funds provide investors the chance to put that money to work rebuilding the nation’s left-behind communities. The fund model will enable a broad array of investors to pool their resources in Opportunity Zones, increasing the scale of investments going to underserved areas.

WHAT ARE THE INCENTIVES THAT ENCOURAGE LONG-TERM INVESTMENT IN LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES? The Opportunity Zones program offers investors the following incentives for putting their capital to work in low-income communities:

A temporary tax deferral for capital gains reinvested in an Opportunity Fund. The deferred gain must be recognized on the earlier of the date on which the opportunity zone investment is sold or December 31, 2026.

A step-up in basis for capital gains reinvested in an Opportunity Fund. The basis of the original investment is increased by 10% if the investment in the qualified opportunity zone fund is held by the taxpayer for at least 5 years, and by an additional 5% if held for at least 7 years, excluding up to 15% of the original gain from taxation.

A permanent exclusion from taxable income of capital gains from the sale or exchange of an investment in a qualified opportunity zone fund, if the investment is held for at least 10 years. (Note: this exclusion applies to the gains accrued from an investment in an Opportunity Fund, not the original gains).

Opportunity Zone PropertyOpportunity funds invest in opportunity zone properties, which are defined as: Qualified opportunity zone stock – any stock in a domestic corporation Qualified corporation zone partnership interest – any capital or profits interest in a domestic partnership Qualified opportunity zone business property – tangible property used in a trade or business of the qualified opportunity fund that

substantially improves the propertyProcess to get to submission Researched to determine criteria Determined process to submit Reviewed existing data sources

o Job hubs worko Existing new market tax credit areao Projects and opportunitieso Partner conversationso

Mr. Romancak said there were possible 30 eligible and Government can nominate up to 25% in lmi. The county submitted 12 being in Lorain, Elyria and Oberlin.

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Mr. Cordes said great work and thanked Commissioner Kalo’s son who works in the banking industry and they were notified of these zone but there was not much time for submission. Commissioner Kalo asked when the Governor will submit, Mr. Romancak said he has until March 24 /25 but can get an extension and the county prioritized the zones to get a more favorable submission.

__________________(discussion was held on the above)

g. PUBLIC COMMENT (Please limit your comments to three minutes)

Jeff Baxter, Elyria said there are many ways elected officials address the public such as state, city and school addresses, what about Lorain County. Residents of Lorain County desire this communication annual speech allows everyone to know where we are going, what will be happening. He does not come here to complain, just find solutions. Are there good things happening here are we going in right direction. He stated Mr. Cordes gave a brief look at some finances today with the bonds. He said you need to be transparent and the same with voters, voters communicate in November

Rosa Gee, Sheffield Lake said April 3, Goodwill will open up in Sheffield Lake. Also April 9 at 6:30 pm., Civic Center will have a round table to get input on what the center should be and there is also a poll on facebook

Joe Gee, Sheffield Lake thanked the Commissioners for their support of the Veterans and the Treatment Court. They continue to receive a lot of donations of equipment, furniture etc and wanted to know if there is any storage buildings available. Mr. Cordes said he thought this was taken care of on the East 28th Street, Lorain property. He will be getting with Mr. Romancak and Mr. Metzger to define his expectations and thanked Mr. Gee for his service.

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Public Comment cont. March 14, 2018

Jason Monschein, Eaton Township Trustee distributed to the Commissioners Appendix N – technical checklist for Expedited 2 annexation from County Commissioners handbook. He has received information that another possible annexation will be coming to Eaton Township. He has requested the Engineer office to look at the facts and offer an opinion and the office have said no. He respects opinions and wants facts until he is proven wrong. There are many things that are not checked on this list and an Eaton Township resident spoke last week stating that he is now completely surrounded by the city. He does not believe Elyria needs another 36 acres and Columbia Township is growing fast but Eaton Township is just right behind them and the township does not need to continue to loose property because of sewers. He sent an email to County Engineer Carney to review the map and legal what was presented is wrong, or have a 3 rd party and as an elected officials he provides the truth and this one was done in errors. It’s the power of the commissioners to ask the engineer to do and he will stand correct if wrong but just needs to be done. _____________________(discussion was held on the above)

JOURNAL ENTRY

Commissioner Kalo moved, seconded by Lundy to go into an executive session at 10:23 a.m. to discuss new hires at JFS, Maintenance, Collection Center, pending legal issues, sale of real estate and discussion on summer bargaining session with USW and property acquisition. Upon roll call the vote taken thereon, resulted as: Ayes: all.

Motion carried.

Commissioners reconvened from executive session and the following resolution was adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 18-190

In the matter of authorizing various personnel actions as )Indicated on the summary sheet for employees within the ) March 14 2018Jurisdiction of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners)

BE IT RESOLVED, by the Lorain County Board of Commissioners that we hereby authorize various personnel actions as indicated on the summary sheet for employees within the jurisdiction of the Lorain County Board of Commissioners.

Maintenance:Temporary/Promotion;1. Ricardo Rodriquez, Maintenance Worker 1, effective date and rate of pay to be determinedResignations;2. Jeffery Blackstone, Maintenance Worker, effective March 22, 2018

Job & Family Services:New hires;1. Cassandra Pettry, Income Maintenance Worker 2, effective April 2, 2018 at rate of $16.03/hour2. Josue Soto, Income Maintenance Worker 2, effective April 2, 2018 at rate of $16.03/hour3. Brittany Eber, Income Maintenance Worker 2-E, effective April 9, 2018 at rate of $13.48/hour


Motion carried. __________________

JOURNAL ENTRY

With no further business before the Board, Motion by Kalo seconded by Lundy Kalo to adjourn at 3:05 p.m. Ayes: Kalo, Lundy & Kokoski / Nays: None

Motion carried. __________________

The meeting then adjourned._____________________________________________)CommissionersTed Kalo, President )

)__________________________________________ _)ofMatt Lundy, Vice-president )

)_____________________________________________)Lorain CountyLori Kokoski, Member )Ohio

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