Blaine Duduit

The meeting included discussions and updates on various topics. A presentation was given by Growing Lucasville Opportunities (GLOW) regarding their park project and entertainment venue, for which the commissioners had previously allocated ARPA funds. The commissioners approved the minutes from a previous meeting. There was a discussion regarding a change order for the Pirate Drive sidewalk project, and the commissioners also addressed requests for appropriation and transfer of funds. The meeting included accepting miscellaneous reports and a certificate of estimated property tax revenue for children's services. A communication was discussed regarding a request from Access Iowa County to reduce service hours due to manpower issues, and the commissioners considered a resolution to proceed with submitting a question to the electors about levying taxes for children's services.

The meeting addressed requests for appropriation and transfer of funds, accepted an amended certificate from the budget commission, and reviewed miscellaneous reports. A change order request for the 2020 Giant Oaks Mill Road elevation adjustment was approved. The satisfaction of a mortgage regarding the CHIP program was discussed and approved. Commissioners reviewed and approved the payment of the regular schedule of accounts. A proposal for a website development project was presented. A participation agreement regarding energy purchasing programs was approved. Discussions also included restructuring solid waste management for better representation and innovative litter control measures.

The meeting addressed a request for appropriation of funds, a resolution amendment regarding the expenditure of American Rescue Plan fiscal recovery funds for a community playground in Madison Township, and a subgrant agreement between the board of county commissioners and Madison Township. It also included a notification from the Ohio Division of Liquor Control regarding Toro Loco in Willersburg, a resolution authorizing the Saudi County Sheriff to apply for an Ohio Department of Public Safety grant for body-worn camera equipment, and several requests for fund transfers. Additionally, there was discussion on requests to attend meetings, approval of payment for the regular schedule of accounts, acceptance of an amended certificate from the budget commission, and a change order for slip repair on Tech Ridge Colleen Hill Road. An LPA agreement between the state of Ohio Department of Transportation and the Saudi County Commissioners for the Duck Run bridge replacement program was also addressed, along with accepting miscellaneous reports and a resolution amending the scheduled special meeting for the Saudi County Board of Commissioners. The meeting also covered the 2022-2023 Victims of Crime Act state victim assistance act grant for the prosecutor's office.

The Scioto County Commissioners held a bid opening for bridge demolition and guardrail projects. Bids were received from multiple companies for both projects, and after the bids were opened, a motion was made to accept the bids and refer them to the engineer's office for review.

The meeting addressed the approval of minutes from July 1st, requests for fund appropriations, and acceptance of miscellaneous reports, including a revenue and expense report indicating a healthy carryover. Discussions covered the opioid litigation, with updates on Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy and proposed reorganization plan. The county's involvement in the litigation, aimed at addressing the opioid epidemic's impact on the area, was also highlighted. The meeting also included a mention of a serve day event.