Kendra Davis

The Board of Commissioners addressed numerous financial actions, including multiple additional appropriations for unemployment costs, health insurance, grant expenses, and unclaimed monies, as well as several fund reimbursements and an advance to the spay and neuter fund. The board also accepted the weekly Dog and Kennel report and approved several resolutions, including a retrospective rating plan agreement for worker's compensation, a participation agreement with the Village of Coalton for a CDBG project, an amendment to the Federal Procurement Policy regarding micro-purchases, a CHIP release of mortgage, and support for the acceptance of a city street. Additionally, the board approved the hiring of a part-time worker for the Airport Authority, tabled a memorandum of understanding for a veteran's building, and held an executive session regarding security matters with no action taken.

The meeting included an additional appropriation for capital improvements and the review of an auditor's amendment. Key actions included approving the purchase of property for a new jail location, awarding contracts for road and bridge improvement projects, and authorizing an agreement for Indigent Defense Services. The board approved numerous child placement agreements with various foster care and family support organizations, re-appointed board members to the Port Authority, and accepted a proposal for engineering services. Additionally, there was a review of the Corsa Insurance renewal program and relevant credits for the county.

The board processed multiple financial matters including additional appropriations for project expenses and employee compensation, as well as various certificates of reimbursement for administrative and support services. Temporary work agreements were authorized for bridge culvert repairs on Dark Hollow Road and bank stabilization on Moriah Road. Proclamations were issued for the National Day of Prayer and for Older Americans Month. The board also reviewed reports from the Dog Warden and the Auditor, received a presentation on services provided by the Area Agency on Aging District 7, and authorized the payment of vouchers.

The board approved several additional appropriations for inmate housing, equipment, and advertising. Resolutions were passed regarding a part-time deputy contract for the Village of Coalton, updated load limits for various bridges, a street name change for Coal Township, and the appointment of a proxy for the Jackson County CVB Board. The board also amended the Jackson County CVB bylaws to clarify quorum and voting requirements. Additionally, the commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the purchase of real property by the Jackson County Veterans Service Office, proclaimed National County Government Month, and authorized a participation agreement for sanitary sewer improvements in the Village of Oak Hill. Multiple executive sessions were conducted to discuss contractual, personnel, and property matters.

The Board of Commissioners conducted executive sessions for contractual, personnel, and confidential matters. They approved several additional appropriations for insurance, training, new vehicle purchases, and capital improvements at the courthouse. The board also approved the notice of award for the City of Wellston Street Project, participation in the ODOT Road Salt Contracts, the CEBCO Wellness Grant Agreement, and a credit card request for the Convention Visitors Bureau. Furthermore, they approved multiple child placement agreements with various service providers and a grant agreement for the Early Salt Works project. Finally, the board partnered with the Health Department to share costs for upcoming public rabies vaccination clinics.