COMMISSIONERS CONTRACT

BEE INSPECTOR

R E S O L U T I O N

The Board of County Commissioners of Putnam County, Ohio, met in regular session on the 14th day of January, 2010, at the office of said Board with the following members present: Mr. John E. Love, Mr. Vincent T. Schroeder and Mr. Travis A. Jerwers.

Mr. Schroeder moved to adoption of the following Resolution:

WHEREAS, The Ohio Department of Agriculture, Division of Plant Industry, Apiary Section has asked the Board of County Commissioners to consider appointing a bee inspector for Putnam County to assist in maintaining healthy apiaries/colonies by controlling all honey bee diseases and pests.

and

WHEREAS, Daniel Scott, 2569 Amherst Road, Cridersville, Ohio, is again interested in the position of bee inspector for Putnam County.

now therefore, be it

RESOLVED, The Board of County Commissioners does hereby agree to re-appoint Daniel Scott, 2569 Amherst Road, Cridersville, Ohio 45806, as the bee inspector for Putnam County for the 2010 calendar year at a contract price of $4.00 per hive and $.40 per mile for mileage accumulated during his inspections.

and be it further

RESOLVED, Payment will be made after receiving an itemized invoice for services rendered. A total allocation of $1,020.00 has been approved for the bee inspections and any expenses over and above this amount must have prior approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

and be it further

RESOLVED, The Board of County Commissioners may terminate this contract with cause or justification at any time upon thirty (30) days written notice by registered mail to Daniel Scott. In such event, Daniel Scott will continue to render services and shall be compensated up to the date of termination. No severance liability will be incurred by Daniel Scott.

and be it further

RESOLVED, Said contract will be automatically renewed each year under the same terms and conditions unless said bee inspector is notified in writing by March 1 of each ensuing year. (Approximate apiary inspection season is March 15 to October 31 weather permitting).

and be it further

RESOLVED, This contract is executed in duplicate with each party receiving one and shall be considered an original. This contract contains the entire agreement of both parties and is to be carried out in its entirety. It may not be modified orally, but only by agreement in writing signed by both parties.

Mr. Love seconded the motion and the roll being called upon its adoption, the vote resulted as follows: Mr. Love yes Mr. Jerwers yes Mr. Schroeder yes