Brandi Downhour

The meeting included multiple resolutions covering diverse administrative and operational matters. Key topics involved the prohibition of the Village of Baltimore from utilizing the county jail, board appointments and reappointments for the Visitors and Convention Bureau and the ADAMH Board, and various financial actions such as account transfers for the Board of Elections, surplus declarations and fund transfers for the Clerk of Courts, and subgrant agreements for workforce training. Additionally, the board approved infrastructure projects including a microsurfacing project and site plats, change orders for facility maintenance, and budgetary requests for the Family and Children First Council, the Law Library, and Public Transit. Other actions included approvals for purchase of a utility vehicle, appropriations for a drug law enforcement grant, and authorization for the payment of invoices.

The meeting focused on the 2025-2028 Strategic Plan update, covering key pillars such as infrastructure, social services, housing, workforce development, economic development, and county operations. Additionally, the meeting included a 2024 engineering review, an annual report, and a detailed training session on 2025 contracting procedures. Discussions involved contract routing updates, the legal framework for competitive bidding under R.C. 307.86, and the implementation of new legislation under ORC 307.901.

This strategic plan outlines the mission of the Fairfield County Auditor's Office to perform statutory duties with excellence, integrity, and innovation, while embracing outstanding internal and external customer service to continuously improve county government. Key strategic themes include providing supervisory support and coaching opportunities for team members, focusing on strengths and customer service, improving communication and outreach, enhancing the use of technology and records management processes, and updating financial and real estate assessment (REA) processes to add value.

The meeting addressed various administrative and financial resolutions, including the reappointment of a member to the Central Ohio Regional Prevention Council, appropriation and transfer of funds for several county departments, and approval of a vehicle purchase for the Clerk of Courts. Contract bid awards were approved for the 2025 crack sealing, liquid asphalt, and bridge replacement projects. Additionally, the commissioners authorized memo transactions for healthcare and interest allocations, extended grant repayment dates for the Major Crimes Unit, and provided authorization for the payment of departmental bills.

The meeting focused on various county business items, including a workforce and economic development update, a quarterly budget report, and an interview for a board appointment to Meals on Wheels. Additionally, the agenda covered legal and administrative updates, including a review of upcoming county events and correspondence regarding the Solid Waste Management Plan.