The meeting included discussions on the usage of the Grove for the National Day of Prayer, the maintenance status of various county facilities such as the parking signs, truck repairs, and sewer pipe replacements, and a review of SNAP error rates and grant applications by the Job and Family Services department. The Development Office provided updates on transit awards, OhioSE activities, and ongoing infrastructure projects. The Emergency Management Agency presented and secured adoption of the updated 2026-2030 Morgan County Natural Hazards Mitigation Plan. Additionally, the Veteran Services Office reported on performance metrics, budget forecasting challenges, and outreach programs. The Board also entered into a lobbying and consulting contract with Taft Law, approved a fund name change, and received an IT department report regarding fiber internet installation.
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The commissioners addressed maintenance issues regarding county facilities, including heating and cooling repairs, parking signage, and sewer pipe replacement estimates. Discussions covered departmental reports from JFS, EMA, 911, and IT, addressing employee policy enforcement, grant reimbursements, and the need for IT hardware upgrades. A major focus was the suitability of a specific building for the 911 center, where architectural concerns led to recommendations for alternate locations. The board also handled personnel matters, including a review of termination procedures and authorization of contracts for legal services.
Jan 5, 2026·Board meeting
Morgan County Commissioners Meeting Minutes
The board discussed organizational appointments, including the election of the President and Vice-President and the assignment of members to various regional boards and committees. Key business included the approval of the 2026 holiday schedule, the rehiring of staff for various departments, and setting policies for employee mileage reimbursement and public comment limits. The commissioners also addressed departmental reports, including updates from the Dog Warden, Job and Family Services regarding travel and fund transfers, and economic development efforts, specifically a stalled broadband project and housing feasibility studies. IT updates regarding workstation software issues, body cameras, and infrastructure maintenance were also noted. Finally, the board approved a travel request for the office, budget transfers, and payment of bills.
