Tobias Brown

The meeting addressed several administrative and operational matters. Key discussions included approving fund transfers totaling $35,000 between Auditor and Commissioner accounts for GIS contracts. Reports were provided concerning the Planning Commission's upcoming agenda, outstanding plats, and lot splits; weekly claims activity; new hire statuses for various county positions, including the hiring of Joshua Sharrett as the EMA Communication Technician; IT updates such as the migration of Sheriff Department users and pending firewall replacements; and EMA activities, including the implementation of Everbridge on January 1, 2026. The Board designated Commissioner Jay Wippel as President and Commissioner Harold Henson as Vice-President for 2026, set office hours and the regular meeting day as Tuesday, and established the mileage reimbursement rate at $.58 per mile for 2026. Additionally, the Board designated representatives for the County Commissioners' Association of Ohio meeting and determined Commissioner assignments to various boards and commissions for 2026. Resolutions were adopted authorizing the County Engineer to proceed by force account when competitive bidding is not required and for American Rescue Plan Administration Costs for 2026. Finally, the Board authorized the submission of a Supplemental Grant Application to the Ohio Department of Transportation for the Pickaway County Memorial Airport Fuel Tank Replacement Project, committing a fund match of $54,300.00.

The Board of Commissioners addressed numerous financial matters, including the approval of bills for payment totaling $406,947.75 and the approval of Then and Now Certifications for payment amounting to $366,528.40. Several fund transfers and supplemental appropriations across various county departments were approved. Waivers were granted to expedite payments to Software Solutions, US Bank National Association, Brad Washburn, and utility providers AEP and Columbia Gas. The Board adopted the 2026 General Fund Budget Expenses (totaling $29,366,167.25) and Revenue (totaling $29,788,329.00), as well as the 2026 Non-General/Special Revenue Fund Budget appropriations. The 2026 Capital Plan, valued at $1,284,032.24, was approved. Updates were provided concerning EMA operations, including grant application approvals and concerns over federal mandates impacting drone replacement costs; HR updates including open positions; Planning and Development items such as rezoning applications and lot splits; IT infrastructure migrations; and a report on the status of the Knollwood Wastewater Treatment Plant project. Additionally, Job and Family Services updates included new hires, child welfare statistics, efforts to reduce the SNAP error rate, and the adoption of resolutions authorizing transfers of TANF funds and intercounty transfer authority for 2026. Reports were also given on Central Ohio Area of Aging services and workforce development initiatives aimed at connecting higher education to local employer demands.

The meeting addressed several administrative and financial matters. Key actions included the adoption of a resolution approving an Amended Certificate totaling $7,383,291.16, which detailed amendments across numerous county funds, including Casino Revenue, Sales Tax, and various state reimbursements. A report from the EMA Director summarized operational activities, including a contract proposal for tornado siren maintenance and progress on the 911 annual audit. The Deputy County Administrator reported on insurance claims, a summary of 2025 new hire packets compared to 2024, and pending staff interviews for the Dog Warden positions. The Board approved a quote from GV Electrical LLC for $9,720.00 to replace the automatic transfer switch at Radio Tower 22. The Sheriff's report noted the swearing-in of three new hires and a deputy transfer. The Board approved the Job & Family Services contract listing for January 2026 and adopted a resolution delegating authority to the County Administrator for approving future amended certificates. Finally, the Treasurer administered the allocation of 2025 Sales Tax Holiday collections.

The Board of Commissioners convened to address various matters including approving bills for payment, then and now certification for payment, supplemental appropriations, fund transfers, and transfer and reappropriations. A waiver was approved for timely payment to D.E. Huddleston. Reports were provided by the IT Director, Planning and Development, EMA Director, and Deputy County Administrator. The Building Department's monthly report was filed, and the Dog Warden provided an update. The board entered executive session to discuss personnel matters. The board also discussed terminating a Tax Increment Financial Agreement with Northpoint Development, LLC. Other topics included a Pickaway Progress Partnership Agriculture Committee study, approval of a change order for pavement marking, and a pay estimate for the Knollwood Wastewater Treatment Plant & Wintergreen Lift Station project. The board also addressed vehicle titles, Juvenile Court CASA Program certifications, the appointment of a member to the Pickaway County Board of Developmental Disabilities, a flooring maintenance service contract, IT department quotes, a Motorola Solutions service agreement, fire hydrant replacement, and the purchase of Ford Edges for the Sheriff's Office.

The agenda included approving bills for payment, then and now certification for payment, and supplemental appropriations. Reports were provided by Tim McGinnis regarding Planning Commission matters, Tiffany Nash on EMA activities, Marc Rogols on BWC and unemployment claims, building department updates, and health insurance benefits, Robert Adkins on IT matters including cybersecurity, and Preston Schumacker on dog shelter activities. The board discussed and amended the approval of an annexation petition for land in Harrison Township into the Village of Ashville. They also approved a quote for YubiKey authentication, funds for courthouse Christmas decorations, displaying a CASA mural, and the Northgate CEDA Land Use Plan. The board entered an executive session to discuss public employee matters.