Board of Athens County Commissioners Regular Session
The Board approved various financial items, including appropriations, transfers, a budget revision for the Coroner's office, and the payment of county bills. Key project approvals and discussions included a template for demolition and property cleanup requests, an MOU for the Damage Assessment Response Team, utility permits, the MappedOut contract for the Auditor, and the award of the ATH-2026 OEMA landslide repair project. The Board also reviewed the PRC Plan Amendment, discussed potential workforce area mergers, addressed sinkhole issues in Meadowbrook Subdivision, denied a floodplain permit fee refund, and accepted the CEBCO 2027 rate renewal, while tabling the purchase of a water and sewer trailer.
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Athens County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board of County Commissioners addressed several administrative and financial items. Key actions included the approval of an ARPA resolution for the Village of Trimble, authorization of an Independent Consulting Agreement for water and sewer operations, and the acceptance of a resignation within the EMS department. The Board honored Jack Bortle for 29 years of service, dedicated a new building, and approved various personnel matters, including travel requests and training opportunities. Additionally, the Board discussed property surplus declarations, environmental site assessments, and potential redevelopment of county-owned property. Discussions also covered health insurance renewal options and the implementation of a new Senior Emergency Assistance Fund.
Jul 21, 2026·Board meeting
Athens County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting
The Board addressed a wide range of administrative, financial, and operational items. Discussions included the community cat overpopulation issue, the approval of a Letter of Support for the H.E.A.R.T. Initiative grant, and several contract approvals for the Department of Job and Family Services (DJFS), including agreements with the Sheriff and 59 Green LTD. The Board declared various surplus items, authorized utility permits, and approved a water and sewer payment agreement. Funding requests were granted for the Southeast Ohio Youth Mentoring program and the Boys and Girls Club of Athens County using opioid settlement funds. Additionally, the Board handled EMS personnel matters including a retirement and MOU revisions, authorized construction change orders for the 93 High Street project, approved fire protection quotes, adjusted future meeting dates, and issued a proclamation recognizing an Eagle Scout.
Jun 30, 2026·Board meeting
Board of Athens County Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board convened to discuss and approve various administrative and financial matters. Key topics included an update on the economic development lease for the CcC Plastics facility, approval of the Bridge Replacement Reimbursement Agreement, and equipment replacement planning for the County Engineer. The board authorized inter-county fund transfers for Job and Family Services, discussed a proposed 1.25-mill levy for Children Services, and approved security upgrades for the county dog shelter to comply with state law. Additionally, the board handled reappointments for the Area 14 Workforce Development Board and the 317 Board, approved a letter of support for the River and Seam cultural project, and addressed various utility permits and blight verification forms.
