Beth A. Coleson

The board addressed several financial resolutions including fund transfers and appropriations for capital projects. Several change orders were approved for the Village of Leipsic Downtown Revitalization project and the EMS building addition. The board also processed then-and-now payments, purchase orders, and adjustments. A public meeting was conducted regarding county sewer district updates, proposals, and contracts. Additionally, a public hearing on the county budget was held, and the board participated in a joint county meeting regarding the Ottawa and Little Ottawa Rivers, while also discussing furniture procurement.

The board approved multiple budget appropriations for the 2026 fiscal year across various funds, including ditch, road, and county general accounts. They awarded the contract for the 2026 County OPWC Paving Program and processed various financial items, including then-and-now payments, purchase orders, and budget adjustments. The meeting also addressed operational matters such as maintenance repairs, office equipment leasing, and facility rental rates. Additionally, the commissioners engaged in inter-county discussions regarding administrative procedures, recycling services, and financial planning for a building addition project.

The Board of County Commissioners addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key actions included approving the FLEX grant agreement, re-appointing members to the Mental Health, Alcohol & Drug Addiction Recovery Board, and authorizing appropriation modifications for public safety and the Solid Waste District. The board also extended the deadline for June tax payments, approved various 'then and now' payments, and reviewed purchase orders and travel requests. Additionally, the commissioners discussed facilities management at the Ag Complex, landfill mowing bids, equipment needs for Sewer District #1, and an annexation inquiry. The session concluded with a discussion on EMS grants and an executive session regarding employee discipline.

The Board of County Commissioners addressed several appropriation modifications for the county general fund, office of public safety, community corrections, and common pleas. They approved various then and now payment requests, purchase orders, travel requests, and purchase order adjustments. The Commissioners discussed the courtroom recording equipment and projected upgrades, as well as progress on the EMS building. Additionally, the Board reviewed repairs needed for a glycol leak at the jail and examined quotes for new office copiers.

The board authorized several purchase orders and travel requests concerning the Veteran Service Commission, County General, and landfill operations. Key discussions included a maintenance update on a sewer pump, involving planned replacement and the need for new cleaning equipment, alongside operational monitoring by the EPA. Additionally, the board addressed concerns regarding communication from the CCAO about state fund balance submissions and potential financial implications. The session also involved a review of the landfill's NPDES permit modification.