Pre-meeting release for 2/13 session

Commissioners to receive update on health department entrance project
Also to hear from Tiffin-Seneca Public Library reps on the 2020 Community Read

[Tiffin, OH Feb. 11, 2020] – The Seneca County Board of Commissioners is to meet at 10 a.m. Thursday at its office, 111 Madison St., for a regular meeting.
During appointments, at 10 a.m., the commissioners are to consider an annexation petition.
At about 10:15 a.m. the board is to hear from DLZ, an engineering and architectural firm, on the Seneca County General Health District entrance renovation project at the County Services Building.
In June, the county entered into a contract with DLZ for the engineering and design work for an upgrade to the entrance. The wall where the entrance to the building is located pre-dates 1865 and needs repair. The renovation project would address safety and would also bring the entrance into full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.
The commissioners were joined by several community partners, including the Seneca County General Health District and the city of Tiffin, in requesting state capital budget funds for the project.
DLZ representatives will discuss the project and will provide renderings during the meeting.
In other action, personnel from the Tiffin-Seneca Public Library will discuss the upcoming Community Read for 2020.
This year’s youth book is The Seventh Most Important Thing by Shelley Pearsall. The adult selection is The Soloist by Steve Lopez. Both books focus on the power of music and art.
The highlight of the Community Read will be visits by both authors. In addition to multiple school visits, each author will give a community presentation that is free and open to the public.
· Thursday, March 12, 6:30 pm at Noble Elementary School – Shelley Pearsall
· Thursday, April 2, 6:30 pm at Tiffin Columbian High School Auditorium – Steve Lopez
During new business, the commissioners are to hear from Board of Elections personnel who are in search of poll workers for the March 17 Primary Election.

During new business, the board is to consider:
* An $18,000 supplemental appropriation to the General Fund in the Health Savings Account line.
* A $170,000 fund transfer to the Soil and Water Fund.
* A $28,540.95 fund transfer to the Public Assistance Fund.
* A $33,684.17 fund transfer to the Public Assistance Fund.
* A $27,018.04 fund transfer to the Public Assistance Fund.
* Appointing David Zak, Steve Painter and Chris Schiefer to the Tax Incentive Review Council for the county for the Rural Enterprise Zone.