Lynette Badenhop

The meetings include discussions on budget adjustments and financial obligations, updates from local representatives, and the conduct of public hearings for the 2026 Chip and CDBG programs. The board will consider resolutions regarding housing impact and application submissions to the Ohio Department of Development, as well as operational discussions regarding a radio tower and the Palmer Energy proposal. Additionally, there will be a review of a resolution to proceed with a levy.

The board conducted a public hearing for a tire rate increase and received a transportation update. An executive session was held regarding pending litigation with no action taken. The commissioners approved budget adjustments, payments, an IT services agreement with the Henry County Health Department, administration for the CDBG program, a change order for the Courthouse Renovation Project, and the creation of a fund for the Family Connects Ohio Grant.

The meeting included a bid opening for 2026 aggregate, a public hearing for CDBG projects, and updates regarding transportation and the landfill. The Board passed several resolutions, including budget adjustments, organizational appointments, and the approval of the clerk to the Board. Additionally, the commissioners approved an audit contract with Julian & Grube, participation in the ODOT cooperative purchasing program, a 2026 truck fund for EMA, and the allocation of delinquent tax collections to the Henry County Land Reutilization Corporation.

The board conducted a second public hearing regarding a tire rate increase. Additionally, the board processed and signed various resolutions during the session.

The Board entered into an executive session to discuss security matters. Key business items included a request for operational expense funding from the Humane Society, a discussion regarding 2026 ditch maintenance rates, and an aggregate recertification presentation. The Board passed resolutions to approve budget adjustments, 'then and now' purchase orders, 2026 ditch maintenance rates, and the PUCO recertification for aggregate.