Summit, County of

The document outlines proposed agenda items for several committees of the County of Summit scheduled for December 14, 2015, including the Personnel, Public Works, Planning and Economic Development, Public Safety, Rules, Health and Human Services, Finance, and Committee of the Whole Committees. Key proposed actions across these committees include authorizing a professional service contract for stop-loss reinsurance for county employees, confirming reappointments and a new appointment to the Planning Commission, authorizing agreements for easements related to the Columbine Service Area Sanitary Sewer Improvement Project, confirming awards for various public works projects such as sewer system improvements, bridge repairs, and property appropriation proceedings for roadway improvements, authorizing a contract for the Mudbrook Bar Screen Slope Stabilization Project, confirming an award for structural repairs at the Women's Community Based Correctional Facility, renewing contracts for jail commissary operations and case management system support, authorizing a contract for a Recovery Coach Program, ratifying and adjusting appropriations for various county funds, amending purchasing ordinances, enacting a new ordinance establishing the County Information Technology Advisory Committee, and approving a contract for Q-Matic system upgrades for the Department of Job and Family Services. Furthermore, a resolution was presented to change the name of the Department of Environmental Services to the Department of Sanitary Sewer Services.

The Age-Friendly Akron Summit strategic plans, approved by WHO and AARP, aim to enhance livability in Summit County and Akron for all residents, particularly older adults. Developed through extensive community feedback, the plans outline approximately 40 direct actions to foster successful aging and a supportive environment.

The meeting included a presentation and discussion regarding the sewer plan for the Village of Clinton, which aims to address failing septics and pollution, with construction projected to start in Q2 2014. Council handled numerous first readings for resolutions, including establishing a temporary hiring freeze for an Administrative Support position in the Sheriff's Office, awarding a contract for bridge rehabilitation design services, appropriating funds for energy efficiency grants, and authorizing contracts for maternal depression services, among others. Additionally, Council confirmed the reappointment of Ms. Andrea Norris to the Facility Governing Board, adopted resolutions for various appropriations, contract renewals (vision insurance, flexible spending account management, medical insurance, life/AD&D insurance, dental insurance), purchase orders (Microsoft software licenses, road salt, case files), construction contracts (building security upgrade), agreements for housing funds (CDBG/HOME), jail commissary operations, grant acceptances (Search and Rescue Capability, Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant, CASA grant, TANF), and disbursement of funds for Non-Emergency Medical Transportation providers. Several settlement agreements were authorized, including one for the lawsuit Tianna Martin v. Summit County and another for Elizabeth A. Sullivan's administrative appeal. Routine legislation adopted included approvals for a resubdivision, a lease renewal for a communications tower, a change order for inspection services, and settlement agreements with Ohio Edison Company and Fisher & Phillips, LLP. Contracts were also confirmed regarding employment services through The Goodwill Industries and for youth and family strengthening program services.

The Council meeting involved several first reading passage requests presented by various department representatives concerning matters such as special services agreements (e.g., with the City of Akron for employee benefit management), grant applications (e.g., State Route 93 Widening Project), purchase orders (e.g., for Ford Explorers), change orders (e.g., for Miller's Farm Subdivision inspection services), and contracts for services like parking deck management and jail radio improvements. Additionally, resolutions were adopted regarding a lease agreement for office space with the Ohio Department of Public Safety, a grant agreement with Akron Phoenix Development Company Triangle 1, LLC, a lease with Oriana House, Inc., acceptance of the Victims of Crime Act grant, a contract for detention center youth food services, acceptance of a Court Appointed Special Advocates program grant, an amendment to an agreement for the Summer Youth Employment Program, purchases by the Clerk of Courts, a merchant services contract renewal, a purchase agreement for Internet Service, and amendments to Personnel Policies and Procedures. Several resolutions involved approving routine legislation, including contracts for insurance brokerage services, participation in a joint grant application for road improvement, the sale of Jail Property portions, and a lease extension for a Title Bureau Office. The Council also opposed the use of 'Fast Track' trade promotion by the U.S. Executive Branch.

The Council Regular Meeting addressed numerous resolutions, many of which were adopted under emergency declaration and required suspension of the three-reading rule. Key discussions involved authorizing intergovernmental agreements for sharing costs on sanitary sewer projects (Pump Station and Forcemain in Hudson Downtown Redevelopment), certifying delinquent sewer service charges, confirming change orders for professional service contracts (e.g., construction inspection services), and approving Community Development Block Grant contracts. The Council also addressed resolutions concerning an awarded grant for a countywide Operating a Motor Vehicle While Intoxicated Task Force Program, contracts for youth intervention services and homeless prevention services, and amendments to contracts for Adult Protective Services. Additionally, resolutions were adopted regarding the sale of County property, software maintenance contracts, drug screen testing services for the Adult Probation Department, tax levy certifications, and advances of tax levy funds. Routine legislation included adopting resolutions for legal representation, consulting services for health and wellness benefits, development of a drainage improvement plan, resurfacing of Canton Road, and maintenance contracts for fire alarm systems. Further business involved authorizing advertisements for bids for the Sheriff Training Facility Storage Building Expansion Project, and ratifying actions related to financing for The Smithers Group Inc. World Headquarters Project. An Ordinance was adopted amending sections of the Codified Ordinances related to industrial pretreatment charges, administrative fines, and fees for sanitary sewer services.