Sara Bowers

The general session addressed multiple resolutions. Key actions included the approval of the agenda and authorization to sign bills for all funds. The Board authorized a Title IV-E Contract with Our Children Our Future, LLC, not to exceed $275,000.00, for placement services. Two-year contracts were authorized with multiple counties for the detention of juvenile offenders at the West Central Juvenile Detention Center at a rate of $163.00 per bed space. The replacement of two domestic water heaters and associated piping at the Hobart Center for County Government was approved, costing no more than $36,380.00, after comparing quotes. Contract negotiations were authorized with Levin Porter Architects for the conceptional design and renovation of the Miami County Probate Court and Prosecutor offices, and with Choice One Engineering for the design of the Deercliff Waterline Loop Project. The Board also authorized an employee requisition for a Transfer Station Operator 1 departure and an employment verification for a new Social Services Caseworker. Paul H. Shaneyfelt was re-appointed to the Public Defender Commission. Approval was granted to proceed with the allocation of up to $20,000.00 per organization through the Community Wellness Grant program for opioid-related expenses, totaling no more than $309,334.63. An Expedited II annexation petition for property in Concord Township to the City of Troy, Ohio, was entered into the journal. The Board consented to Dinsmore & Shohl LLP representing the Troy City School District regarding utility easements, waiving any conflict of interest. Receipt of the Auditor's Revenue/Expenditure Reports for January 31, 2026, and the Sheriff's Monthly Expense Account for the same period were acknowledged. Finally, Then and Now Certificates, transfers, and additional appropriations were approved.

The general session business included approving the agenda and authorizing and signing bills for all funds. The Commissioners awarded the bid, authorized the Notice of Intent, and commenced contract negotiations with Level MB, LLC for the Miami County Commissioners' Hearing Room and Office Renovation Project, totaling $552,650.00. Additionally, the board re-appointed John Bosse to the Board of Zoning Appeals for a term expiring January 1, 2031. They also approved and adopted the Water and Sewer Service Interruption Policy, which specifies bill credits for service interruptions. Other resolutions included approving then and now certificates, various fund transfers, and additional appropriations. Signature approval was granted for payroll changes related to the Communication Center.

The General Session commenced with the approval of the agenda and the minutes of the previous meeting. Key resolutions involved authorizing and signing bills for all funds. The Board approved an agreement with Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) for digital recording system maintenance and support, with a total cost not exceeding $110,201.00. A contract was authorized with Schonhardt & Associates for preparing an A-87 Indirect Cost Allocation Plan for the years 2026, 2027, and 2028, not to exceed $9,000.00 annually plus mileage. Change Order #1 for the Miami County Hobart Center Exterior Improvement Project with Meyer Restoration was approved, resulting in a net cost increase of $5,412.00. Authority was granted to the Commissioners' Administrator/Chief Administrative Officer to perform specified administrative functions. An amendment to a Subgrant Agreement with the Miami County Family and Children First Council was authorized, updating grant amount references and associated exhibits. The Board approved an agreement with Verizon Connect through Sourcewell for purchasing GPS units for the Juvenile Court vehicles. The Sheriff's Office was authorized to purchase sixty Multi-Curve Shooters Cut Speed Plates and five Single-Curve Speed Plates from Pro-Tech Sales for a total cost not to exceed $8,530.00. Additionally, several financial transfers and additional appropriations were approved. The bid opening for the Sodom-Ballou Bridge Project was held, but the award was deferred. The session adjourned at 1:52 p.m.

The Commissioners meeting included pre-session appointments with representatives from the Auditor/IT Department, Sanitary Engineering Department, and Facilities and Maintenance Department. The general session involved approval of the agenda and previous minutes. Key resolutions authorized bills for all funds, and approved multiple Title IV-E Contracts for placement and related services with entities including NECCO, LLC, DTAC of Ohio, LLC, SAFY, and The Marsh Foundation. Another Title IV-E Contract was authorized with Darke County Job and Family Services for placement at the Michael's Resource and Treatment Center. The Board also authorized the submission of an LEPC Grant Application to the State Emergency Response Commission for the Right-to-Know Program. Contracts were approved with R.T. Industries, Inc. for glass recycling container collection services and for recyclables collection at county events and festivals. The Sheriff's Monthly Expense Account was acknowledged, and Terri Becker was re-appointed to the Region 15 One Ohio Recovery Foundation, Inc. Board. The session concluded with approvals for then and now certificates, fund transfers, additional appropriations, and final executive session proceedings.

The meeting commenced with a Reorganization of the Board, during which Wade H. Westfall was elected President and Gregory A. Simmons was elected Vice President for a one-year term. The regular meeting schedule and assignments for commissioners to various boards and committees for 2026 were established. Key general business items included establishing the allocation formula for the one-cent sales tax, effective January 1, 2026. The Board authorized the Miami County Engineer to perform force account work for road/bridge projects in 2026, administer highway permits, and handle salary payments. Authorization was also granted for participation in Ohio Department of Transportation contracts for machinery purchases, payment of Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission dues, and appointment of representatives for 2026. Furthermore, the Board authorized Independent Contractor Agreements for plans examining services for the Department of Development for the calendar year 2026. Other actions included authorizing participation in the State of Ohio Cooperative Purchasing Program, membership in the National Association of Counties (NACo), and designating representatives for the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO). The Commissioners declared intent to sell unneeded property via Internet Auction in 2026 and authorized the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding concerning Child Abuse and Neglect Assessment. Authority was assigned to Sara Bowers, Director of the Department of Job and Family Services, for fund transfers related to various allocations. Finally, the Board authorized repairs for a damaged fleet vehicle and contract negotiations for professional services for the Woodward Hills Water Study. The reappointment of the Miami County Apiarist for 2026 was also approved. A portion of the meeting was conducted in Executive Session to discuss certain personnel matters, with no action taken upon returning to regular session.