Athens County Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of Commissioners conducted business including pre-construction meeting updates for New Marshfield sewer projects, authorization of OWDA disbursement and pay applications, and approval of water and sewer service extensions. The meeting also included actions on declaring EMS surplus equipment, approving the purchase of new Sheriff cruisers, and authorizing the illumination of the courthouse for Epilepsy Awareness Month. Furthermore, the board addressed personnel matters for the 911 department, approved a radio tower site lease agreement, authorized contracts and bid advertisements for OEMA landslide repairs, and held informational presentations from Athens County Children Services regarding foster care and placement initiatives.
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Board of Athens County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of Athens County Commissioners addressed various administrative and operational items. Key discussions included broadband infrastructure updates, a letter to the PUCO concerning copper service discontinuation, the merger of workforce areas, and appointments to the Family Services Planning Committee. The Board approved several financial actions, including budget transfers for the Juvenile Court, DJFS lease agreements, a health insurance incentive resolution, and various grant applications for 911/EMS and community projects. Operational approvals involved the purchase of equipment for water and sewer departments, vehicle procurement for the Sheriff's office, manhole repairs, and bid acceptances for capital projects.
Sep 22, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Athens County Commissioners Regular Session
The Board approved various financial items, including appropriations, transfers, a budget revision for the Coroner's office, and the payment of county bills. Key project approvals and discussions included a template for demolition and property cleanup requests, an MOU for the Damage Assessment Response Team, utility permits, the MappedOut contract for the Auditor, and the award of the ATH-2026 OEMA landslide repair project. The Board also reviewed the PRC Plan Amendment, discussed potential workforce area mergers, addressed sinkhole issues in Meadowbrook Subdivision, denied a floodplain permit fee refund, and accepted the CEBCO 2027 rate renewal, while tabling the purchase of a water and sewer trailer.
Sep 15, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Athens County Commissioners Regular Session
The Board held a regular session to address various financial and operational matters. Key agenda items included approving appropriations, transfers, and county bills. The meeting covered requests for increased local match funding for the Athens-Hocking Mobility Management Program, status updates on the transit facility project, and operational reports from the Department of Job and Family Services, including Child Support Enforcement Agency performance and staffing challenges. The Commissioners passed resolutions honoring retiring employees, approved revisions to the Prevention, Retention, and Contingency plan, and authorized the purchase of a dump truck for the engineer's office. Additionally, the Board reviewed applications for the Water Pollution Control Loan Fund, processed surplus property declarations, handled water and sewer service extensions, discussed a proposed pocket park concept in Nelsonville, and participated in a Heritage Tree planting ceremony.
