Rachel L. Dunfee

The Board approved then and now expenditures, authorized inter-fund transfers and advances, and took material bids for the Engineer's Office under advisement. The board further awarded various material bids including asphalt concrete maintenance materials, ice control grits, limestone, ready mix concrete, sand and gravel, and bituminous asphalt materials. A certificate of substantial completion was approved for the health department's addition and renovation, and a list of expenditures for various county funds was approved for payment.

The meeting included the approval of supplemental appropriations for the County Planning Commission and the Road and Bridge department, as well as the authorization of inter-fund transfers and advances. The Board approved monthly contracts for the Tuscarawas County Job and Family Services department and confirmed the hiring of a new Custodial Worker II. Additionally, the Commissioners voted to change a future meeting time to accommodate a public event, conducted an executive session with the County Engineer regarding potential property acquisition, and formally adjourned.

The Board discussed a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month and received an update from HARCATUS. Action was taken to approve the Dog & Kennel Report for February 2026. The Board also accepted a letter of intent to purchase commercial real estate from Mushrush, LLC, intended for future use by the county engineer's department. Furthermore, they approved an engagement letter and standard terms of engagement for legal representation regarding labor relations services. Additional items included declaring obsolete law books from the Prosecutor's Office as surplus and the authorization of bill payments across various county departments.

The Board approved several financial and administrative items, including supplemental appropriations for various departments such as Common Pleas, the Auditor, and the Budget Commission. A transfer of funds was authorized for the Dog Pound payroll, and an inter-fund transfer was approved for the Planning Commission. Additionally, the Board authorized the signing of a HUD form for the Tuscarawas Metropolitan Housing Authority, requested no hearing for a liquor permit for Lighthouse Bistro, and approved the 2025 County Highway System Mileage Certification. The meeting also included the approval of various county department bills and the agreement for the Hazardous Materials Emergency Preparedness Grant Program.

Key discussions and actions taken during the session included the approval of a bid opening for the Engineer's Office Addition & Renovation. The Board approved several supplemental appropriations totaling $31,630.00 for various departments, including Commissioners, OEIC, Regional Planning, and Water & Sewer. Approval was granted for out-of-county travel for the EMA Director to attend a preparedness seminar. A Memorandum of Understanding amounting to $100,000 was approved between the Board and Tuscarawas County Job & Family Services, noted as Opioid Funds. Additionally, Scott Deedrick was appointed as Acting Prosecuting Attorney effective March 2, 2026, until the Central Committee names a replacement following the resignation of Ryan Styer. Finally, the Board approved payment for numerous outstanding bills amounting to $168,920.78.