Jamie Brucker

The aggregated meeting agendas indicate continuous business over several months. Key discussion points involved updates on the State of Ohio Brownfield and Demolitions Grants, including project completions for Bennett Distributing, HPM #1, HPM #2, and Demolition grants across multiple meetings. A significant focus was placed on reviewing numerous foreclosure properties across Candlewood Lake (CWL) and Hidden Lakes subdivisions, with title searches resulting in recommendations for acquisition or non-recommendation based on liens or mortgages. New business frequently included reviewing newly tax-delinquent properties, approving commissioner reimbursements, discussing the Candlewood Lake Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), and considering property acquisition costs. For instance, the February meeting scheduled a Special Meeting regarding the Hidden Lakes Redevelopment Plan presentation.

Key discussions included an update on the State of Ohio Brownfield and Demolitions Grants, noting completion of HPM #1 work and final reports for the Cherry Street project. The board authorized the CEO to apply for the FY2026 State of Ohio Demolition Grant for specific projects in Mt. Gilead and on County Road 28. Additionally, the board endorsed foreclosure proceedings on several properties reviewed during the previous month's meeting. In new business, due diligence was authorized for seventeen new tax-delinquent properties, and minimum sale prices and submission deadlines were established for two specific properties: 102 E. Main Street, Fulton, and v/l State Route 314, Mansfield. The board also approved the reimbursement of commissioner wages for CEO Grace Byler's logged administrative hours.

The meeting included an Organizational Session where the 2025 Chairman and Vice-Chairman were appointed. Key discussions involved updates on the State of Ohio Brownfield and Demolitions Grants, including status reports on HPM #1 and Cherry Street projects. The board endorsed foreclosure actions for several properties identified in the previous meeting. The fully executed Candlewood Lake Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was noted, with Candlewood Lake preparing its first property purchase list. An update was provided on the Neal Avenue property, awaiting a judge's signature to proceed with mobile home title transfer. New business focused on due diligence for 14 newly identified tax-delinquent properties. The board approved a wage reimbursement amount for Commissioners related to CEO compensation and renewed the annual membership for the Ohio Land Bank Association. Finally, Design-Build Agreements with Burgess & Niple for the Cherry Street and HPM #1 grant projects were approved.

Key discussions included updates on State of Ohio Brownfield and Demolitions Grants, noting that work on the Cherry Street project is set to commence in mid- to late April, while progress on HPM #1 and the Demolition grant application awaits issuance of grant agreements from ODOD. Regarding foreclosure properties, the board approved issuing endorsements of foreclosure for listed properties, pending updated title searches. For the Neal Avenue property, the board is awaiting direction on next steps after the mobile home title cancellation was finalized. The board also approved the sale of 20 lots to the Candlewood Lake Association and decided to market the remaining 7 lots, setting a price of $2,000 per lot, with due diligence required on past due assessments. In new business, the board reviewed new tax delinquent properties and eight properties from the Auditor's Forfeited Properties list for potential acquisition. Additionally, the board acknowledged that the Village of Mt. Gilead approved contributing $200,000 toward the purchase offer for the HPM #2 site.

The collected agendas detail ongoing discussions and actions across multiple meetings. Key topics included updates on the State of Ohio Brownfield and Demolitions Grants, specifically concerning the Bennett Distributing Property and HPM projects, with significant progress made toward completion of testing and reporting. The board addressed property acquisitions, including reviews of title searches for foreclosure opportunities and donations, such as the Powers Property. New business covered appointments, such as the Township Trustee Representative and potential foreclosure recommendations. Financial reports were reviewed regularly, detailing fund balances and disbursements related to various activities, including Grace Walker's compensation and the return of excess funds to the Auditor.