Notes from 01/19 commissioner meeting...
Charlie Crawford was confirmed as the Chairman of the Board of Finance
Daryl Voelker spoke to the commissioners about the OCHRA grant process
-Harrison County did not enter an application for the first two rounds of grants
- an interest survey was conducted to determine interest in grants. Previous cap at 10K was deemed "not enough" for several businesses who expressed interest in the grants
-The third round of grants coming up does not have a cap on the amount you are allowed to ask for...
River Hills
- Cory from River Hills asked if the Commissioners had appointed anyone to serve on the board
- Harrison County would be able to apply for a grant from the USDA for broadband
- based on the last census, HC income levels were too high to qualify for grant
- Cory requested the Commissioners approval to conduct an income survey of 40 households to show current income levels low enough in the county to qualify for grant. Commissioners approved
OTHER BUSINESS:
Miranda Edge got the approval of the commissioners to apply for the Raingarden grant.
Boone Township Fire was granted approval to spend their own funds on a new fire truck.
Herb Schneider discussed improvements needed to the camera system at Court House... Commissioners requested their attorney review it.
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