Montgomery County Solid Waste District

The meeting included discussion and action on various topics such as the release of a cash sidewalk bond for Ashbury Meadows, amending an agreement for the Astoria Road Stream Restoration Project, and revising fee schedules for legal representation of indigent defendants. Also discussed were the Stillwater Center Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems Upgrade Project, a Retracement Survey for the Facilities Management Dept, Administration Building Elevator Modernization Project, and several environmental services agreements. The 2026 permanent appropriation for all County Offices and Agencies was approved, along with agreements related to Family and Children First Council, emergency shelter services, and the Department of Job & Family Services. Elizabeth Redmon was reappointed to the Developmental Disabilities Services Board.

The Board of County Commissioners authorized several appropriation amendments, including transfers and decreases, as well as amendments from the General Fund contingencies. They approved the establishment of an Other State & Local Grants Subfund for the Animal Resource Center. Additionally, they authorized payments for the Juvenile Court and Job and Family Services. The meeting was recessed for an Executive Session to discuss personnel matters, including actions such as rate adjustments, appointments, retirements, promotions, and terminations. Upon reconvening, the Commissioners were reminded of upcoming presentations and a hearing regarding the vacation of Hartzell Avenue. They were also informed of a recent cyber attack on the Kettering Network Hospital system.

The strategic plan for Montgomery County outlines a commitment to uplifting communities and improving residents' lives through four key priorities: optimizing government operations, strengthening economic drivers, supporting community well-being, and elevating county awareness. It aims to align operations, resources, and performance to provide tools and opportunities for individuals to thrive, enhance efficiency, and deliver meaningful results, utilizing performance tracking for accountability and continuous improvement.

The Board of County Commissioners held a regular session where they discussed and authorized several resolutions. These included authorizing the closing of Providence Pike for culvert replacement, an agreement with the Ohio Association of Chiefs of Police for consulting services, and an amendment to the JusticeWeb Service Agreement. They also approved contracts for expanded mediation services for youth, health care services for youth committed to the Juvenile Court's Center for Adolescent Services, and behavioral health services. Additional actions involved accepting a grant from the Ohio Department of Children and Youth, amending substitute care agreements, and authorizing a delegation of activities agreement with the City of Germantown. The board also discussed the Diamond Mill Road Bridge Rehabilitation Project, including the project scope, right-of-way details, and project schedule.

The meeting included discussion and approval requests for several IT-related purchases and contracts. Approvals were sought for the annual Kronos Workforce Dimensions cloud platform, annual renewal software licenses for Service Now, and maintenance for the Case Management System. Additionally, the purchase and implementation of a Human Resources Information System (HRIS) from UKG was discussed, with the potential for integration with the county's timekeeping solution.