Hancock County public meetings in 2025

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Board of Commissioners will discuss flood mitigation topics, hear public comments, and review reports. The meeting also includes routine items such as travel requests, minutes approval, personnel actions, and payroll issues.

• Prosecutors
• Flood mitigation topics
• Public comments
• Commissioners’ reports
• Work session

The commissioners approved the minutes from the December 23, 2025 meeting by a 3‑0 vote. A request to authorize the purchase of a new vehicle for the Veterans Service Office received no motion and therefore was not approved. No other actions were decided at this meeting.

• Approved Dec 23, 2025 minutes (3-0)
• Vehicle purchase for Veterans Service Office not approved (no motion)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will consider resolutions to authorize payments for purchase orders and transfer funds between county accounts, including a $300,000 transfer to the Severance Fund and $142,800 to the Brownfield Coalition Grant Fund.

• Transfer $300,000 from General Fund to Severance Fund
• Transfer $200,000 from General Fund to Capital Project Fund
• Advance $142,800 from General Fund to Brownfield Coalition Grant Fund
• Authorize $4,670 release to Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc.
• Authorize $4,670 release to Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc.

The board approved the meeting minutes, warrant journal, payroll for JFS and the Commissioner’s Office, and updated job descriptions. It passed eight fund‑transfer resolutions moving money between the General Fund and other accounts, and authorized releases to the Domestic Violence Shelter. The commissioners later voted 2‑0 to rescind the veterans fund transfer previously approved in Resolution #966‑25.

• Approved December 18 minutes (3-0)
• Approved warrant journal (3-0)
• Approved payroll for JFS and Commissioner’s Office (3-0)
• Approved updated job descriptions for JFS (3-0)
• Approved fund transfers between General Fund #1001 and Severance, Capital, Sheriff, Veterans, and Brownfield funds (Res #962‑966, 3-0 each)
• Authorized $4,670 release to Domestic Violence Shelter (Res #969‑970, 3-0 each)
• Rescinded veterans fund transfer (Resolution #966‑25) (2-0)
• Entered and exited executive session to discuss personnel discipline (motions passed 3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will consider resolutions to appropriate funds to the OneOhio Opioid Fund and transfer money between various county funds, including Veterans, ADAMHS, and Indigent Defense. They will also authorize contracts for road and bridge work, cyber security policy, and janitorial services for 2026.

• Appropriation of $325,000 to OneOhio Opioid Fund
• Transfer of $91,505.79 from General Fund to Veterans
• Authorization of $50,000 for Maumee Watershed Conservancy District
• Contract with J & B Cleaning Service LLC for janitorial services
• Resolution authorizing Hancock County Cyber Security Policy

The board approved a series of resolutions moving money among county funds, including a $1,189.58 transfer from the Indigent Defense Fund to the General Fund and an appropriation to the OneOhio Opioid Fund. They adopted a cybersecurity policy for the county and authorized a janitorial contract with J & B Cleaning Service for 2026. A memorandum of understanding with the Hancock County Agricultural Society was approved by a 2‑1 vote. All other listed resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution #940-25 Additional appropriation to OneOhio Opioid Fund #2245 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #941-25 Transfer of funds within General Fund #1001 – Veterans (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #942-25 Transfer of funds to Hancock County Law Library Fund #2032 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #944-25 Transfer $1,189.58 from Indigent Defense Fund #8180 to General Fund #1001 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #953-25 Memorandum of Understanding with Hancock County Agricultural Society (2-1)
• Approved Resolution #960-25 Adoption of cybersecurity policy for Hancock County (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #961-25 Contract with J & B Cleaning Service LLC for janitorial services (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #951-25 Appointment of members to the Job and Family Services Planning Committee (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Board of Commissioners will vote on a petition to annex 5.630 acres of land (Bright Road & Westgate Drive) from Marion Township into the City of Findlay. They will also consider multiple fund transfer and appropriation resolutions, authorizations for 2026 non‑emergency transportation contracts, and a contract award for CDBG‑funded repairs to the ADAMHS Board building. A resolution to rescind a prior solicitation for communications‑system upgrades will also be addressed.

• Petition to annex 5.630 acres (Bright Road & Westgate Drive) from Marion Township to the City of Findlay
• Award and execution of contract with Midwest Contracting, Inc. for CDBG repairs to the Hancock County ADAMHS Board building
• Resolutions transferring or appropriating funds (e.g., Juvenile Court Specialized Docket Fund #2222, Board of Elections SOS Fund #2243, County Building Bond Retirement Fund #3255)
• Authorizations for 2026 non‑emergency transportation agreements with City Mission, 59 Green LTD, HHWP CAC, K&P Medical Transport LLC, and USA Cab LLC for JFS
• Rescission of Resolution No. 452‑25 concerning bids for county communications‑system enhancements

The board approved a revised travel request for Commissioner Bechtol and a $12,000 HRPC invoice. It adopted dozens of fund‑transfer and appropriation resolutions, authorized several 2026 non‑emergency transportation contracts, and approved a $524,900 CDBG construction contract. The annexation of 5.630 acres from Marion Township to the City of Findlay was also approved.

• Approved revised travel request for Commissioner Bechtol (no vote recorded)
• Approved HRPC invoice for Revolving Loan Fund Administration – $12,000 (no vote recorded)
• Approved resolutions #916-25 through #930-25 authorizing various fund transfers and appropriations (all 3-0)
• Approved annexation of 5.630 acres in Marion Township to City of Findlay (Resolution #937-25, 3-0)
• Authorized 2026 non‑emergency transportation contracts with City Mission, 59 Green LTD, HHWP CAC, K&P Medical Transport LLC, USA Cab LLC (each 3-0)
• Authorized contract with Midwest Contracting, Inc. for CDBG building repairs – $524,900 (3-0)
• Rescinded resolution 452-25 regarding IT communications contract solicitation (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2026 annual appropriation resolution. They will also consider multiple fund transfers, advance payments, and a contract change order for a flood‑mitigation ditch project. Additional items include road vacation requests and payment of a legal invoice for the Board of Elections.

• Transfer $52,300 from General Fund #1001 to Brownfield Coalition Grant Fund #2195 (Resolution #8 95‑25)
• Vacation of a portion of Township Road 106 in Pleasant Township (Resolution #909‑25)
• Change order #1 with State Highway Clearing, LLC d/b/a Weber Contracting, Inc. for the Howard Run Single County Ditch Project
• Repayment of $248,480 from Justice Grant Fund #2252 to General Fund #1001 (Resolution #8 98‑25)
• Authorize payment of invoice No. 492635 to Spengler Nathanson, counsel for the Board of Elections

The board approved the annual appropriation resolution for Fiscal Year 2026. They also approved a series of fund transfer and advance resolutions, vacation of township road portions, a payment to counsel, a change order for the Howard Run ditch project, and an MOU with the MCPA. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote where recorded. An executive session was held to discuss a property transfer and then adjourned.

• Resolution #909-25 – Annual appropriation for Fiscal Year 2026 – approved (2-0)
• Resolution #894-25 – Authorize payment of listed purchase orders – approved (2-0)
• Resolution #895-25 – Advance funds from General Fund #1001 to Brownfield Coalition Grant Fund #2195 – approved (2-0)
• Resolution #910-25 – Vacation of a portion of Township Road 106 in Pleasant Township – approved (2-0)
• Resolution #913-25 – Authorize payment of $800 invoice to Spengler Nathanson counsel – approved (2-0)
• Resolution #914-25 – Change order #1 for Howard Run Single County Ditch Project – approved (2-0)
• Resolution #915-25 – Authorize MOU with MCPA for tax distribution – approved (2-0)
• Motion to enter executive session on property transfer – approved (2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Commissioners will consider multiple resolutions regarding fund transfers and additional appropriations across various county funds. The meeting includes approvals for construction change orders and the opening of bids for a 2026 cleaning contract and a Regional Planning ADAMHS project.

• Change order number 002 with ACI Construction Co., Inc. for the Judicial Center
• Change Order No. 2 for the 2025 Hancock Cooperative OPWC resurfacing program with Bluffton Paving, Inc
• Bid opening for 2026 Cleaning Contract
• Bid opening for Regional Planning – ADAMHS project
• Proposal for Cyber Event Losses and Expenses and Cyber Liability insurance coverage

The board approved a travel request for the Engineer’s office and VOCA/SVAA documents. They authorized an amendment to the HHWPCAC contract adding $20,000, and approved several change orders and fund transfer resolutions. All motions passed with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved travel request for Engineer’s office and VOCA/SVAA documents (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #890-25 amendment adding $20,000 to HHWPCAC contract (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #891-25 change order for Judicial Center final accounting (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #892-25 change order reducing OPWC resurfacing contract by $64,959.73 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #893-25 change of insurance vendor to Risk Program Administrators LLC (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #874-25 transfer of funds within General Fund #1001 (Board of Elections) (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #875-25 transfer of funds within Sanitary Landfill Fund #5042 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #887-25 repayment of advance from Water Maintenance Fund #2088 to General Fund #1001 (2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions to transfer money within existing appropriations, including the Sanitary Landfill Fund, the General Fund for the Sheriff, the Tiered Disposal Fee Fund, the MV & GT Fund, and funds for the Common Pleas Court and Adult Probation. They will also authorize payment to All‑Temp Refrigeration, Inc. for repairs and parts for the HVAC system at the Hancock County Justice Center. Additional agenda items include a veterans update meeting, public comments, and routine reports.

• Resolution #866-25 – Transfer of funds within the appropriation – Sanitary Landfill Fund #5042
• Resolution #867-25 – Transfer of funds within the appropriation – General Fund #1001 (Sheriff)
• Resolution #868-25 – Transfer of Hancock County Solid Waste Management District Tier Disposal Fees to the Tiered Disposal Fee Fund #5109
• Resolution #869-25 – Additional appropriation within the Auditor's certification – MV & GT Fund #2002
• Authorization of payment to All‑Temp Refrigeration, Inc. for HVAC repairs at the Hancock County Justice Center

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will vote on several resolutions that move money between county funds and approve payment for listed purchase orders. They will also authorize change orders for asbestos inspections, a resurfacing contract, a fiber‑optic design project, and grant applications for brownfield remediation. The meeting includes public comments, commissioner reports, and scheduled meetings with community representatives.

• Resolution #855-25 – Authorizing payment of the listed purchase orders
• Resolution #856-25 – Transfer of funds from Tier Fee #5109 to Litter Landing Fund #5069
• Resolution #857-25 – Transfer of funds within the Probate Computer Fund #2029
• Resolution #858-25 – Transfer of funds within the Juvenile Court Computer Fund #2083
• Change Order #1 with H & H Environmental LLC for asbestos inspections at eleven properties

The board adopted Resolution #865-25, amending the designation to allow Tim Bechtol to vote for Hancock County at the County Commissioners Association of Ohio winter conference (3‑0). Earlier in the meeting the commissioners also approved multiple fund‑transfer resolutions and several change‑order contracts, each passing unanimously (3‑0). An executive session was entered and later exited, both motions approved unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved Resolution #865-25 to designate Tim Bechtol as voting representative (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #855-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #856-25 transfer of funds from Tier Fee #5109 to Litter Landing Fund #5069 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #861-25 Change Order #1 with H & H Environmental LLC for asbestos work, increasing total to $4,850 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #862-25 Change Order #1 to Bluffton Paving contract, increasing $3,278.97 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #864-25 Change Order #1 with Sigma Technologies for fiber‑optic design, increasing $1,850 (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session to discuss real‑estate matters (3-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will consider a petition for the Cole Annexation of land in Allen Township. The board is also reviewing several fund transfers, appropriations, and a road berming project in the Village of Vanlue.

• Petition for annexation of 49.987 acres in Allen Township to the City of Findlay (Cole Annexation)
• Release of permissive tax for Blanchard Street road berming in the Village of Vanlue
• Agreement with Boes Quality Drainage, Inc. for the Nimrod-Bright Ditch maintenance project
• Rescission of Resolution No. 694-25 regarding Boes Brothers, Inc. for ditch maintenance
• Transfer of $966.12 from Indigent Defense Fund #8180 to General Fund #1001

The board approved the annexation of 49.987 acres in Allen Township to the City of Findlay. It also rescinded a prior ditch‑maintenance agreement, released a permissive tax for a road berm in Vanlue, and approved payment of an American Electric Power invoice for fiber‑loop planning. Additional actions included several fund transfers, entering and exiting executive session, and moving forward with the north loop of the county fiber extension.

• Approved annexation of 49.987 acres to Findlay (Resolution #854-25) – vote 3-0
• Approved rescission of Resolution No. 694-25 (Boes Brothers ditch contract) (Resolution #852-25) – vote 3-0
• Approved release of permissive tax for Village of Vanlue road berming (Resolution #850-25) – vote 3-0
• Approved payment of second AEP invoice for fiber‑loop planning (Resolution #851-25) – vote 3-0
• Approved transfer of $966.12 from Indigent Defense Fund #8180 to General Fund #1001 (Resolution #848-25) – vote 3-0
• Entered executive session on potential real‑estate transfer – vote 3-0
• Exited executive session – vote 3-0
• Decided to move forward with the north loop of the county fiber‑extension plan

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners are scheduled to consider multiple resolutions to transfer funds between county funds and approve additional appropriations for various departments, including the Sheriff's Office, JFS, and Veterans Services. The meeting also includes a work session on JFS updates.

• Transfer $27,717.20 from Hotel Motel Fund to General Fund
• Additional appropriation for Sheriff's Severance #2136
• Additional appropriation for General Fund Clerk of Courts
• Additional appropriation for Veterans Service Trust Fund
• Work session on JFS updates

The board approved the November 18 minutes (2‑0) and two warrant journals (3‑0). They then approved fourteen resolutions moving or adding money to various county funds, each passing 3‑0. The commissioners also entered and exited two executive sessions on real‑property transfer and employee discipline, each vote 3‑0.

• Approved November 18 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved two warrant journals (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #828-25 – additional appropriation to Sheriff Severance (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #836-25 – transfer $27,717.20 from Hotel Motel Fund to General Fund (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #839-25 – additional appropriation to Sheriff Severance (3‑0)
• Entered executive session on real‑property transfer (3‑0)
• Exited executive session on real‑property transfer (3‑0)
• Entered executive session on employee discipline (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Board of Commissioners will vote on several resolutions that move money within the General Fund and other specific funds. They will also authorize payments for purchase orders and approve contracts for equipment replacement, custodial services, and road resurfacing. Additional actions include authorizing a demolition agreement for a state grant program and creating a building bond retirement fund.

• Resolution #814-25 – Authorizing payment of listed and attached purchase orders
• Resolutions #815-25 to #820-25 – Transfers of funds within the General Fund #1001 and other designated funds (Family and Children’s First Council, Indigent Guardianship Fund, ADAMHS)
• Contract with Buckeye Power Sales, Inc. for equipment, materials, and services to replace a voltage regulator at the Hancock County Justice Center
• Solicitation of bids for custodial and janitorial services for Hancock County office buildings for the 2026 calendar year
• Change Order #1 for the 2025 Hancock Cooperative Local Resurfacing Program with the Shelly Company – Northwest

The board approved multiple resolutions transferring funds within the General Fund and authorizing various contracts and reimbursements. Notably, a contract with Buckeye Power Sales, Inc. to replace a voltage regulator at the Justice Center was approved for $13,812.19. The commissioners also created a county building bond retirement fund and entered an executive session to discuss real‑estate and litigation matters.

• Approved MWCD reimbursement of $51,175.76 and LOMR reimbursement of $3,397.37 (no vote recorded)
• Approved fund transfer resolutions #815-25, #816-25, #817-25 within General Fund #1001 (2-0)
• Authorized $13,812.19 contract with Buckeye Power Sales for Justice Center voltage regulator replacement (2-0)
• Authorized creation of a county building bond retirement fund in the Auditor’s Office (2-0)
• Approved change order reducing contract by $725.63 and final payment for CDBG downtown grant (2-0)
• Authorized solicitation of bids for custodial and janitorial services for 2026 (2-0)
• Authorized letter supporting Ohio Housing Assistance Grant Program (2-0)
• Approved entry into executive session to discuss real‑estate transfer, pending litigation, and employment compensation (2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Commissioners will conduct hearings regarding annexations for Bright Road & Westgate Drive and Cole. The body is also considering several fund appropriations, transfers, and service agreements for county facilities.

• Annexation hearings for Bright Road & Westgate Drive and Cole
• Release of permissive tax to Village of McComb for street resurfacing
• Additional $10,000.00 reimbursement to Maumee Watershed Conservancy District
• Agreement with Vaughn Industries, LLC for County Communications network cables and equipment
• Agreement with Midwest Environmental, Inc. for services at the BMV Building at 8210 CR 140

The Hancock County Commissioners approved a series of resolutions authorizing payments, fund transfers, and contracts, including a $40,000 BMV ventilation system contract. They also entered and later exited an executive session on personnel compensation. Annexation hearings were adjourned pending further review.

• Approved Resolution #798-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #799-25 additional appropriation to General Fund #1001 (Buildings & Grounds) (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #800-25 additional appropriation to HUD Fund #2062 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #806-25 release of permissive tax for Village of McComb street resurfacing (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #807-25 contract with Midwest Environmental, Inc. for BMV ventilation system $40,000 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #808-25 agreement with City of Findlay for 1600 Mary Street parcel (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #809-25 change order with Vaughn Industries adding $5,503 (2-0)
• Entered executive session on personnel compensation (2-0) and later exited (2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners will consider four resolutions transferring funds within existing appropriations, including a transfer to the Sheriff’s General Fund #1001 and to the Landfill Tiered Fee Fund #5109. They will also consider an additional appropriation to fund the ADAHMS Capital Projects Fund #4061. Additional agenda items include updates on veterans, meetings with county staff, flood mitigation, and public comments.

• Resolution #794-25 – Transfer of funds to General Fund #1001 (Sheriff)
• Resolution #795-25 – Additional appropriation to ADAHMS Capital Projects Fund #4061
• Resolution #796-25 – Transfer of funds to Landfill Tiered Fee Fund #5109
• Resolution #797-25 – Transfer of Solid Waste Management District Tier Disposal Fees to Tiered Disposal Fee Fund #5109

The board approved the November 4 meeting minutes and two warrant journals (3‑0 votes). They also approved a travel request for the Landfill and the Sheriff. Four resolutions transferring or appropriating funds (Resolutions #794‑25, #795‑25, #796‑25, #797‑25) were each approved unanimously (3‑0). The commissioners entered and then exited an executive session on cyber‑security matters, with both motions passing 3‑0.

• Approved November 4 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved two warrant journals (3‑0)
• Approved travel request for Landfill and Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #794‑25 transfer to General Fund #1001 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #795‑25 appropriation to ADAHMS Capital Projects Fund #4061 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #796‑25 transfer to Landfill Tiered Fee #5109 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #797‑25 transfer to Tiered Disposal Fee Fund #5109 (3‑0)
• Entered executive session on cyber security (3‑0) and later exited (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Board of Commissioners will consider several financial resolutions, including fund transfers between the General Fund, Job & Family Services Fund, and Children Services Fund. They will also approve an additional appropriation and an advance of funds to the Ditch Maintenance Fund. A contract with Champion Lawn Service, LLC for maintenance of Oil Ditch in 2025 will be authorized.

• Resolution #791-25 – Authorize payment of listed purchase orders
• Resolution #792-25 – Transfer funds within General Fund #1001 Public Defender
• Resolution #793-25 – Transfer funds from Job & Family Services Fund #2015 to Children Services Fund #2023
• Resolution #794-25 – Additional appropriation to Ditch Maintenance Fund #2004
• Resolution authorizing agreement with Champion Lawn Service, LLC for Oil Ditch maintenance in 2025

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will consider several financial and personnel resolutions, including appropriations to HUD and the Job & Family Services Fund. They will appoint Becky Padron to the Children’s Services Trust Fund Board. The board will decide on contracts for asbestos inspections and a change order for the Oil Ditch South project. A petition to annex 15.206 acres between County Road 212 and County Road 236 into the City of Findlay will also be voted on.

• Resolution #782-25: Additional appropriation to HUD Fund #2062
• Resolution #783-25: Transfer of funds to Job & Family Services Fund #2015
• Appointment of Becky Padron to the Hancock County Children’s Services Trust Fund Board (term ends July 30, 2026)
• Authorize agreements with H&H Environmental LLC and Hazcorp Environmental Services for asbestos inspections on eleven properties in multiple towns
• Decision on annexation of 15.206 acres within County Road 212 and County Road 236 to the City of Findlay

The Hancock County Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including the denial of a 15.206‑acre annexation petition to the City of Findlay. They also approved appropriations to HUD and Job & Family Services funds, appointed Becky Padron to the Children’s Services Trust Fund Board, and authorized several environmental and property contracts. All actions passed with a unanimous 3‑0 vote.

• Denied annexation petition for 15.206 acres to Findlay (Resolution #787-25, 3‑0)
• Approved additional appropriation to HUD Fund #2062 (Resolution #782-25, 3‑0)
• Approved transfer of funds within Job & Family Services Fund #2015 (Resolution #783-25, 3‑0)
• Appointed Becky Padron to Children’s Services Trust Fund Board (Resolution #784-25, 3‑0)
• Authorized asbestos inspection for 11 properties at a cost of $4,500 (Resolution #785-25, 3‑0)
• Authorized sale of 2014 roll‑off truck (value likely under $5,000) (Resolution #786-25, 3‑0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Oil Ditch South project with net increase $2,641 (Resolution #788-25, 3‑0)
• Approved Change Order #1 for Hazcorp Environmental Services with $500 reduction (Resolution #789-25, 3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and consider budget hearings for the Common Pleas Court, Adult Probation, Board of Elections, Coroner, EMA, Regional Planning, Landfill, and Soil & Water.

• Common Pleas Court & Adult Probation Budget Hearing
• Board of Elections Budget Hearing
• Coroner Budget Hearing
• EMA Budget Hearing
• Regional Planning Budget Hearing

At the October 29, 2025 meeting, Commissioners William Bateson, Jeffrey Hunker and Timothy Bechtol conducted budget hearings for Common Pleas Court & Adult Probation, the Board of Elections, the Coroner, EMA, Regional Planning, the Landfill, and Soil & Water. No motions, approvals, or votes were recorded. The meeting consisted solely of these hearings.

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Commissioners will conduct budget hearings for the Recorder, Prosecutor, Public Defender, OSU Extension Office, and Sheriff. The body will also consider several fund transfers and appropriations. Proposed contracts include supervised visitation services and emergency youth shelter services.

• Budget hearings for Recorder, Prosecutor, Public Defender, OSU Extension Office, and Sheriff
• Transfer of $1,329.96 from Indigent Defense Fund #8180 to General Fund #1001
• Contract for supervised visitation services between HCJFS and the Women’s Resource Center of Hancock County
• Memorandum of Understanding between HCJFS and Open Arms Domestic Violence and Rape Crisis Services for Emergency Temporary Youth Shelter
• Change Order #1 to a contract with Lima Radio Hospital

The board approved the October 23 minutes, a letter authorizing Cindy Land, and a travel request for JFS. They also approved a series of resolutions moving money between county funds, rescinding a prior transfer, and authorizing contracts for supervised visitation, a youth shelter MOU, and a radio equipment change order. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved October 23 minutes (3-0)
• Approved letter authorizing Cindy Land to act for the agency (3-0)
• Approved travel request for JFS (unanimous)
• Approved fund transfers and appropriations across multiple county funds (3-0 each)
• Rescinded Resolution #766-25 transferring funds to Children Services (3-0)
• Approved amendment to contract with Woman's Resource Center for supervised visitation (Oct 1 2025–Sep 30 2026) (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Open Arms for emergency temporary youth shelter (Nov 1 2025–Dec 31 2026) (3-0)
• Approved change order adding $234 to EMA radio equipment contract, new total $2,668 (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Commissioners will consider several fund transfers and appropriations across various county funds. The body will also review a revised wage chart for Job & Family Services and a grant addendum for community corrections. A budget hearing for IT is scheduled for 1:30 P.M.

• Revised Wage Chart for Hancock County Job & Family Services effective January 1, 2026
• Addendum to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Community Corrections Grant
• Resolution #762-25: Fund transfer within Real Estate Fund #2037
• Resolution #765-25: Advance of funds from General Fund #1001 to Hud Fund #2062
• 1:30 P.M. IT Budget Hearing

The board unanimously approved the October 9 minutes, the warrant journal, and the 2026 Estimated of Resources. They also approved seven resolutions transferring or appropriating funds and a resolution authorizing the Revised Wage Chart for Job & Family Services. Finally, they approved an addendum to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Community Corrections Grant.

• Approved October 9 minutes (3-0)
• Approved warrant journal (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #762-25 – transfer within Real Estate Fund #2037 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #763-25 – appropriation to MVGT Fund #2002 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #764-25 – transfer to Sanitary Landfill #5042 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #765-25 – advance from General Fund #1001 to HUD Fund #2062 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #766-25 – transfer from Job & Family Services Fund #2015 to Children Services Fund #2023 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #769-25 – Revised Wage Chart for Job & Family Services effective Jan 1 2026 (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board will consider a series of resolutions authorizing fund appropriations, transfers, and payments to various county funds, including the Children’s Trust Fund, Juvenile Court Special Project Fund, and Sanitary Landfill Fund. They will also vote on a contract to repair flooring in the Hancock County Justice Center. Additional items include a memorandum of understanding for an emergency temporary youth shelter and updates on flood mitigation.

• Resolution #749-25 – Authorizing payment of listed and/or attached purchase orders
• Resolution #750-25 – Additional appropriation to Children’s Trust Fund #7139
• Resolution #751-25 – Transfer of funds to Juvenile Court Special Project Fund #2211
• Resolution authorizing a contract for the repair of flooring in the Hancock County Justice Center
• Resolution authorizing a MOU for Emergency Temporary Youth Shelter for JFS

The commissioners approved the minutes from the October 16 meeting and a travel request for the sheriff’s office. They unanimously approved a series of resolutions authorizing fund transfers and additional appropriations. They also approved three contracts for repairs in the inmate property room at the Hancock County Justice Center.

• Approved minutes from October 16 meeting (3-0)
• Approved travel request for the sheriff’s office
• Approved Resolution #749-25: payment of purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #750-25: additional appropriation to Children’s Trust Fund #7139 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #751-25: transfer to Juvenile Court Special Project Fund #2211 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #758-25: contract with Miller House of Color, LLC for wall cover repair ($560.96) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #759-25: contract with Sure Seal Concrete Protection Company for floor repair ($3,000) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #760-25: contract with Vaughn Industries for wiring upgrades ($4,947) (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will review resolutions regarding the Brownfield Coalition Grant Fund and a construction contract for river benching. The body will also consider agreements related to juvenile detention and job and family services.

• Contract with Buckeye Elm Contracting, LLC for a State of Ohio Brownfield Environmental Remediation project on the North Bank of the Blanchard River
• Resolution # 741-25: Repayment of advance from Brownfield Coalition Grant Fund #2195 to General Fund #1001
• Resolution # 742-25: Advance of funds from General Fund #1001 to Brownfield Coalition Grant Fund #2195
• 1st Amendment to the Service Agreement for Juvenile Detention with Wood County
• MOU with Wyandot County JFS for case management

The commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including fund transfers to the Brownfield Coalition Grant, a memorandum with Wyandot County JFS, and a First Amendment Services Agreement for juvenile housing. They also authorized payment of a $1,362.54 legal invoice and a $595,682 contract with Buckeye Elm Contracting for a river benching remediation project. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution #741-25 repayment to General Fund #1001 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #742-25 advance to Brownfield Coalition Grant Fund #2195 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #743-25 additional appropriation to Brownfield Coalition Grant Fund #2195 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #744-25 MOU between Hancock County JFS and Wyandot County JFS (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #745-25 First Amendment Services Agreement for juvenile housing (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #746-25 payment of $1,362.54 invoice to Montgomery Jonson LLP (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #747-25 inter‑county fund adjustment for JFS 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #748-25 contract with Buckeye Elm Contracting, LLC for $595,682 River Benching project (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will consider multiple resolutions, including authorizing payment of purchase orders and transferring funds within various appropriations. They will also vote on agreements for architectural design of the Olive Street Office building remodel, network hardware installation on County Road 140, and landfill seeding work. Additional items include a rural transit grantee re‑designation, a CDBG grant payment request, and flood‑mitigation topics.

• Resolution #731-25 – authorize payment of listed purchase orders
• Resolution #732-25 – transfer funds for Landfill Tiered Fee #5109
• Agreement with Peterman Architectural Services, Inc. for Olive Street Office building remodeling design
• Agreement with Centracomm Communications, LTD to extend network access to County Road 140
• Agreement with Advanced Environmental Services, LLC for seeding and mulching at Landfill Unit 2, phases 1 and 2

The board approved the October 9 minutes and a series of financial resolutions, including fund transfers and appropriations. They authorized contracts for an $80,092 architectural design for the Olive Street Office remodel, $35,500 for landfill seeding, and an $18,371 CDBG payment. Two executive‑session motions were approved, one to discuss a real‑property lease and another on personnel matters.

• Approved October 9 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #731-25 authorizing payment of purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #734-25 additional appropriation to Capital Projects Fund #4150 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #737-25 contract with Peterman Architectural Services for $80,092 design work (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #739-25 contract with Advanced Environmental Services for $35,500 landfill seeding (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #740-25 payment of $18,371 for CDBG grant at 120 West Main St (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session on real‑property lease (3-0)
• Approved motion to exit executive session on personnel discipline (2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will vote on several fund transfers and appropriations. The meeting includes decisions on three land annexation petitions involving Allen and Liberty Townships. A State Audit Exit Conference is also scheduled.

• Annexation of 21.724 acres in Allen Township to the City of Findlay (CSP-Sheetz)
• Annexation of 0.970 acres in Liberty Township to the City of Findlay (Brandeberry)
• Transfer of $873.04 from the Housing Trust Fund to the General Fund
• Appropriations for Ditch Maintenance Fund #2004 and Federal Highway Fund #4104
• Fund transfers for the Juvenile Court and Juvenile Court Specialized Docket Fund #2222

The board approved the meeting minutes and two warrant journals, then adopted several financial resolutions including appropriations to the Ditch Maintenance Fund, Federal Highway Fund, and transfers to Juvenile Court funds. They rescinded a prior annexation denial and approved two annexations—21.724 acres in Allen Township and 0.970 acres in Liberty Township—to the City of Findlay. An executive session on personnel discipline was opened and later closed.

• Approved October 7 minutes (3-0)
• Approved two warrant journals (3-0)
• Approved travel request for Auditor’s and Sheriff’s offices
• Approved Resolution #723-25: appropriation to Ditch Maintenance Fund (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #724-25: transfer $873.04 from Housing Trust Fund to General Fund (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #725-25: appropriation to Federal Highway Fund (3-0)
• Approved annexation of 21.724 acres in Allen Township to City of Findlay (Resolution #729-25, 3-0)
• Approved annexation of 0.970 acres in Liberty Township to City of Findlay (Resolution #730-25, 3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions moving money between the General Fund, HUD Fund, MV & GT Fund, Solid Waste Disposal Fee Fund, Capital Projects Fund, and the Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Fund. They will also approve contracts and change orders for supervised visitation services, a fiber‑optic conduit design, courthouse floor‑mat maintenance, and asbestos testing and remediation at two McComb properties. Additional agenda items include flood‑mitigation topics, public comments, and routine reports.

• Resolution #708-25 – Authorizing payment of listed purchase orders
• Resolution #709-25 – Transfer of funds within the appropriation – General Fund #1001 to Sheriff
• Resolution #710-25 – Advance of funds from General Fund #1001 to HUD Fund #2062
• Resolution authorizing contract with Adriel, Inc. for supervised visitation services for HCJFS
• Change Order #1 with H & H Environmental, LLC for asbestos testing and remediation at 100 Shady Acres Lane and 0 Bond Street

The commissioners approved Maumee Watershed Conservancy District expenses of $3,690.47 and $6,165.51. They passed a series of resolutions authorizing payments, fund transfers and additional appropriations across several county funds, each with a unanimous 3‑0 vote. Contracts for supervised visitation services with Adriel, Inc. and Open Arms Domestic Violence were also approved, as were a revised Cintas floor‑mat contract and a change order for H & H Environmental asbestos work. A motion to enter an executive session on potential litigation was approved 3‑0.

• Approved Maumee Watershed Conservancy District expenses ($3,690.47 and $6,165.51) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #708-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #709-25 transfer of funds within General Fund #1001 to Sheriff (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #719-25 contract with Adriel, Inc. for supervised visitation services (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #720-25 contract with Open Arms Domestic Violence for supervised visitation services (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #721-25 revised contract with Cintas for floor mats at courthouse (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #722-25 change order with H & H Environmental adding $5,200 for asbestos remediation (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session on potential litigation (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners will consider a series of resolutions moving money between funds, including a release of a permissive tax for the Village of Van Buren to pay for milling and resurfacing its streets. They will also vote to rescind a prior resolution that allocated Community Development Block Grant funds, approve the 2026 county holiday schedule, and hold a bid opening for the HRPC River Benching Project. Additional items include a meeting with Jamie Baker and routine reports.

• Resolution #703 – Release of permissive tax for Village of Van Buren to fund street milling and resurfacing
• Resolutions #701, #702, #704, #705 – Transfers of funds within General Fund #1001, ADAMHS #2013, and repayment of advance from JFS Capital Projects #4072
• Resolution #706 – Rescinding Resolution #685-25 (additional appropriation for Community Development Block Grant Fund #2062)
• Authorization of the 2026 Hancock County Holiday Schedule
• Bid opening for the HRPC River Benching Project

The board approved payroll and warrant journal items and passed several fund‑transfer resolutions unanimously. They also adopted the 2026 holiday schedule, committed $25,0000 annually for five years to the new microtransit system ($125,000 total), and agreed to renew the Rural Transit Grantee designation for 2026.

• Approved Commissioner’s Office and JFS payroll and the Warrant Journal (3‑0)
• Approved fund‑transfer resolutions #701‑25 through #706‑25 (3‑0 each)
• Approved Resolution #707‑25 establishing the 2026 Hancock County Holiday Schedule (3‑0)
• Board agreed to a $25,0000 annual contribution for five years, totaling $125,000 for microtransit (5‑year commitment)
• Board agreed to renew the Rural Transit Grantee designation for 2026

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Commissioners will consider several fund transfers, board appointments, and infrastructure contracts. The meeting includes public hearings for the Brandeberry and County Road 236/212 intersection annexations.

• Annexation hearings for Brandeberry and County Road 236/212 intersection
• Contract with Muhlenkamp Ag, LLC for a home sewage treatment system (Project # HS390032-0010-2025-03)
• Agreement with Hazcorp Environmental Services, Inc. for asbestos inspections at 11 properties
• Funding for a Social Worker and school substance abuse programs via Opioid Litigation settlements
• Appointments to the Board of Developmental Disabilities and Findlay-Hancock County Public Library Board

The board approved a series of resolutions, all passing unanimously (3‑0). The most notable action was authorizing $150,000 from opioid‑litigation settlements to fund a social worker, school programs, and the Steady Path program through the ADAMHS board. Additional approvals included a $26,000 home sewage‑treatment contract, a $386,703.40 change order for a multi‑use path, and several small maintenance and service contracts. The commissioners also entered and exited an executive session on pending litigation.

• Approved $150,000 opioid‑litigation funding to ADAMHS (3‑0)
• Approved $26,000 contract with Muhlenkamp Ag for home sewage treatment (3‑0)
• Approved $386,703.40 change order for County Road 9 multi‑use path (3‑0)
• Approved $4,800 Boes Brothers ditch‑maintenance contract (3‑0)
• Approved $7,270 Champoin Lawn Service ditch‑maintenance contract (3‑0)
• Approved Hazcorp Environmental Services asbestos‑inspection contract (3‑0)
• Approved $3,235 contract with Stage 5 for sheriff’s office grid system (3‑0)
• Approved MOU with the Board of Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners are meeting to vote on several fund advances, appropriations, and transfers. The body will also consider contracts for the design and installation of home sewage treatment systems under the WPCLF Grant.

• Contract with Robin Kershner D/B/A/ Kershner Excavating for a home sewage treatment system (Project # HS390032-0010-2025-01)
• Contract with Muhlenkamp Ag, LLC for a home sewage treatment system (Project # HS390032-0010-2025-02)
• Appointment of Michael Heldman to the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board
• Fund advances from the General Fund to Local Law Enforcement Block Grant #2095 and Community Development Block Grant #2062
• Appropriations for Severance #2136 Juvenile Court and Buildings & Grounds

The board unanimously approved the prior meeting minutes, two warrant journals, a $5,000 expense to Helms & Sons and a travel request for Treasurer Welton. They also passed a series of resolutions advancing or transferring funds across several county programs, appointed Michael Heldman to a county board, authorized two home sewage treatment contracts, and agreed to provide three cubicles for the library.

• Approved September 23 minutes (3-0)
• Approved two warrant journals (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 expense to Helms & Sons (3-0)
• Approved travel request for Treasurer Welton (3-0)
• Approved 16 fund transfer/advance resolutions #663‑25 to #678‑25 (3-0)
• Appointed Michael Heldman to Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (3-0)
• Authorized contracts for home sewage treatment systems ($7,000 and $25,000) (3-0)
• Granted library three cubicles in Olive Street building (unanimous)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will review several fund transfers and appropriations. The body is considering contract amendments for non-emergency transportation and a fiber lease for a new office building on Olive Street.

• Payment of $295,000 for services to facilitate the replacement of the Norfolk Southern Railroad Bridge over the Blanchard River
• Payment of $8,000.00 FEMA review fee for Maumee Watershed Conservancy District flood map modifications
• Contract amendments for non-emergency transportation with T&H Lift, K&P Medical Transport, U.S.A. Cab, LLC, and HHWPCAC
• Fiber lease agreement with Charter Communications for the new county office building on Olive Street
• Resolution #649-25 authorizing payment of listed Purchase Orders

The board approved a series of resolutions, all passing unanimously. Key actions included authorizing an over‑limit fee for the Sheriff’s Office, appropriating funds to several county accounts, and approving $295,000 for the Norfolk Southern Bridge replacement over the Blanchard River. Additional approvals covered contract amendments, a fiber‑internet lease, and increased work‑clothing reimbursements.

• Approved over‑limit fee for the Sheriff’s Office (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #649-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #650-25 additional appropriation to MVGT Fund #2002 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #651-25 additional appropriation to Board of Elections – SOS Fund #2243 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #661-25 payment of $295,000 for Norfolk Southern Bridge replacement (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #662-25 lease of fiber internet from Charter Communications at $850/month (3‑0)
• Approved amendments to JFS non‑emergency transportation agreements extending terms to Sept 30 2026 (Res #655‑25 to #658‑25) (3‑0)
• Approved amendment to Work Clothing Policy increasing reimbursements (Res #659‑25) (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The meeting will consider several fund transfers and appropriations, including moving $1,377.37 from the Indigent Defense Fund to the General Fund. Commissioners will also vote on contracts for employee insurance, courthouse repairs, and design services for the Olive Street office building remodel. Additional items include applying to a cooperative bidding program and authorizing internet service agreements with Charter Communications and Ohio State University.

• Transfer of $1,377.37 from Indigent Defense Fund #8180 to General Fund #1001
• Authorization of insurance contract with CEBCO Insurance Consortium for employee benefits
• Contract with H & H Environmental for work at the Hancock County Courthouse
• Ranking and negotiation with design firms for Olive Street office building remodeling project
• Agreements with Charter Communications and Ohio State University for upgraded internet services

The board unanimously approved several fund transfers and appropriations, authorized participation in the CEBCO insurance pool, an asbestos‑removal contract, membership in the TIPS cooperative, and new three‑year internet service agreements with Charter Communications and Ohio State University. They also approved the ranking of design firms for the Olive Street office project and decided not to change employee insurance percentages for 2026. All motions passed 3‑0.

• Approved fund transfer from General Fund #1001 to Ditch Maintenance Fund #2004 (3‑0)
• Approved fund transfer from Indigent Defense Fund #8180 to General Fund #1001 ($1,377.37) (3‑0)
• Authorized participation in CEBCO Insurance Consortium Pool for employee benefits (3‑0)
• Authorized contract with H & H Environmental, LLC for asbestos removal at the courthouse (3‑0)
• Authorized membership in TIPS Cooperative Bidding Program (3‑0)
• Approved internet service contract with Charter Communications ($1,584/month, $57,024 total) (3‑0)
• Approved internet service contract with Ohio State University ($900/month, $32,400 total) (3‑0)
• Approved ranking of design firms and commencement of negotiations for Olive Street office remodel (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners will consider authorizing payments for purchase orders and an additional appropriation to the General Fund. The board will also review Statements of Qualifications from five architectural firms for potential projects.

• Resolution #635-25: Authorizing payment of purchase orders
• Resolution #636-25: Additional appropriation to General Fund #1001
• SOQ Meeting: Peterman & Associates
• SOQ Meeting: Field 9 Architecture
• SOQ Meeting: Schmid Architects

The board approved the September 11 meeting minutes (2‑0). They adopted Resolution #635-25 to authorize payment of purchase orders and Resolution #636-25 to appropriate additional funds to General Fund #1001, each passing 3‑0. The commissioners entered and later exited an executive session on pending litigation, both votes 3‑0, and agreed to prepare a resolution granting the Sheetz annexation as ordered by a judge.

• Approved September 11 minutes (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #635-25 authorizing purchase order payments (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #636-25 additional appropriation to General Fund #1001 (3-0)
• Entered executive session on pending litigation (3-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0)
• Agreed to have Cindy prepare a resolution granting the Sheetz annexation

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Board will vote on several resolutions moving money between the General Fund and the Water Pollution Control Fund, releasing a permissive tax for City of Findlay road debt, and transferring funds to the Family and Children’s First Council. They will also appoint a new member to the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board and approve a contract with Muhlenkamp Ag, LLC for a new home sewage treatment system. Additional items include authorizing payment of a legal invoice, applying for a Water Pollution Control loan, and amending non‑emergency transportation agreements.

• Resolution #6‑23‑25 – advance of funds from General Fund #1001 to Water Pollution Control Fund #2202
• Resolution #6‑25‑25 – release of permissive tax for City of Findlay to pay debt service on County Road 236 improvements
• Contract with Muhlenkamp Ag, LLC for design and installation of a new home sewage treatment system (Project #HS390032-0010-2025-04)
• Resolution authorizing the Board to apply for a Water Pollution Control Loan Fund Agreement for repair and replacement of home sewage treatment systems
• Appointment of Anthony Stateler to fill the unexpired term on the Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board

The commissioners approved a series of resolutions moving funds to the Water Pollution Control Fund, appropriating additional money, releasing a permissive tax for a Findlay road, and transferring funds to the Family and Children’s First Council. They appointed two new board members and authorized contracts and amendments totaling $80,000 for home sewage treatment and transportation services. A bid opening for HPRC received no bids, and resolution #628-25 was not presented. The annexation for Sheetz remains pending discussion.

• Approved advance of funds from General Fund #1001 to Water Pollution Control Fund #2202 (2-0)
• Approved additional appropriation within Auditor’s certification to WPCLF #2202 (2-0)
• Approved release of permissive tax for City of Findlay road debt service (2-0)
• Approved transfer of funds to Family and Children’s First Council #8214 (2-0)
• Appointed Anthony Stateler to Alcohol, Board, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board (2-0)
• Authorized $22,500 contract with Muhlenkamp Ag, LLC for home sewage treatment system (2-0)
• Approved amendment adding $60,000 to T & H Lift, LLC transportation contract (2-0)
• Approved amendment adding $20,000 to K & P Medical Transport, LLC contract (2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions authorizing payments, transferring funds between various county funds, and adding new appropriations. They will also approve contracts for new carpeting in the sheriff's office and for work under the State of Ohio Community Development Block Grant program. The meeting includes public comments, a landfill update, a variance hearing, and a meeting with Sheriff Cortez.

• Resolution #608-25 – Authorize payment of listed purchase orders
• Resolution #613-25 – Additional appropriation to MV & GT Fund #2002
• Contract with Miller House of Color, LLC for removal and installation of carpeting in the Hancock County Sheriff’s offices
• Change Order #4 with Showcase Masonry for CDBG Target of Opportunity Downtown Buildings grant work
• Resolution #617-25 – Transfer of funds between General Fund #1001 and Capital Projects #4150

The board unanimously approved a series of fund‑transfer and procurement resolutions, all passing 2‑0. They denied the Schoonover Drive variance request by a 2‑0 vote. They also approved moving forward with an application for a body‑camera grant costing $531,181.74 over five years, with the first two years reimbursed by the grant.

• Approved Resolution #608-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution #609-25 transferring Juvenile Court Specialized Docket Fund #2222 (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution #613-25 additional appropriation to MV & GT Fund #2002 (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution #618-25 contract with Miller House of Color for sheriff office carpet ($1,134.87) (2‑0)
• Denied Schoonover Drive variance request (Resolution #622-25) (2‑0)
• Approved application for body‑camera grant totaling $531,181.74 (2‑0)
• Approved increase of clothing allowance from $150 to $200 (2‑0)
• Approved sale of recycling program Hino and Box Truck and purchase of new dump truck (2‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Hancock County Commissioners voted unanimously on a series of resolutions, including the purchase of a 2026 Mack GR64FR roll‑off truck for $216,175.02. They also approved payments for an American Electric Power invoice of $29,058.69 and a Cintas floor‑mat contract of $581.36 per year. Additional fund transfers and appropriations were adopted, and a motion allowed the City Police to place barricades on county lots during upcoming Cruise‑In events.

• Approved minutes from the August 28, 2025 meeting (3‑0)
• Authorized purchase of a 2026 Mack GR64FR roll‑off truck for $216,175.02 (3‑0)
• Authorized payment of American Electric Power invoice for $29,058.69 (3‑0)
• Authorized contract with Cintas Corporation for floor mats costing $581.36 per year (3‑0)
• Approved transfer of $926.39 from Indigent Defense Fund #8180 to General Fund #1001 (3‑0)
• Approved additional appropriation to the Sanitary Landfill Fund #5042 (3‑0)
• Adopted emergency resolution to accept the One Ohio Subdivision settlement terms (3‑0)
• Motion passed to let City Police put up barricades on county lots during Cruise‑In events (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The minutes consist largely of garbled or procedural entries and do not contain any clear actions, approvals, denials, or vote tallies. No specific decisions were documented.

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Board of Hancock County Commissioners will vote on several fund transfers and appropriations. The meeting includes decisions on communications network upgrades, a real estate agreement with ODOT, and security services for a new office location.

• Real estate purchase agreement with Ohio Department of Transportation for parcels at 1600 Mary Street
• Agreements with Vaughn Industries, LLC and Centracomm Communications, LTD for network extensions to County Road 140 and the Judicial Center
• Agreement with Johnson Controls Security Solutions, LLC for security at 401 Olive Street
• Memorandum of understanding with the City of Findlay regarding downtown alley bistro lighting
• Change Order #3 for Showcase Masonry regarding a CDBG program grant for downtown buildings

The board approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting and authorized payroll, a $147.56 sheriff late fee, and travel requests. They adopted contracts with Vaughn Industries ($35,437) and Centracomm Communications ($53,305.19) to extend county network services. They also approved the purchase of the 1600 Mary Street parcel for $0.00 and a series of fund transfers and appropriations. Two executive‑session periods on security and personnel hiring were entered and later closed.

• Approved August 14 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved $53,305.19 contract with Centracomm Communications (2‑0)
• Approved $35,437.00 contract with Vaughn Industries (2‑0)
• Approved purchase of 1600 Mary Street property for $0.00 (2‑0)
• Approved multiple fund transfers and appropriations across several funds (2‑0)
• Approved payroll, $147.56 sheriff late fee, and travel requests (2‑0)
• Entered and exited executive session on security (2‑0)
• Entered and exited executive session on personnel hiring (2‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The Commissioners will consider multiple resolutions for fund transfers and additional appropriations across various county funds. The body will also review maintenance agreements for local waterways and a hazard mitigation plan update.

• Agreement with Tawa Tree Service for Ottawa Creek 2025 maintenance project
• Agreement with Tawa Tree Service for Blanchard River Stream Enhancement Project maintenance
• Adoption of the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Amendment to CDBG 2022 grant agreement regarding a structure at 120 West Main Street in McComb
• Knight Variance Hearing

The board approved a series of appropriations, contracts, and resolutions, all passing unanimously. They denied a variance request for a property on County Road 140 by a 2‑1 vote, citing public safety concerns. The commissioners also adopted the 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update and approved fair passes for the county fair.

• Denied Ray Knight variance request (2-1)
• Approved finding on the variance request (2-1)
• Approved 2025 Hazard Mitigation Plan Update (3-0)
• Approved Ottawa Creek Maintenance Project contract for $1,780 (3-0)
• Approved Blanchard River Stream Enhancement Project contract for $28,005 (3-0)
• Approved payment to Spengler Nathanson for $14,249 (3-0)
• Approved amendment to soil investigation cost to $450 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of two fair passes (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved the July 31 minutes and a series of travel, payroll and fund requests. It authorized multiple resolutions, including a $782,844.66 change order for a sanitary sewer system and a $165,685 payment for a Columbia Gas pipeline relocation. The commissioners also approved $100,000 for network infrastructure upgrades and agreed to sign a letter of support for a housing development grant.

• Approved July 31 minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel requests for the Sheriff’s Office and JFS (3-0)
• Approved $11,420.08 payment for Letter of Map Revision services (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #534-25 change order for sewer project, total $782,844.66 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #535-25 easement for Columbia Gas pipeline relocation (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #537-25 solicitation of bids for fiber‑optic loop expansion (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 network infrastructure purchase for HVAC systems (3-0)
• Agreed to sign a letter of support for a housing development grant (no resolution needed)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board voted 3-0 to approve the vacation of a portion of Township Road 190 in Amanda Township. Earlier, a motion to deny the vacation of a portion of Township Road 271 in Delaware Township also passed 3-0. The meeting included a series of resolutions authorizing fund transfers, appropriations, and contracts, all approved unanimously. All actions were recorded with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved vacation of a portion of Township Road 190 in Amanda Township (3-0)
• Denied vacation of a portion of Township Road 271 in Delaware Township (3-0)
• Approved Baypointe Technology contract for communications upgrade, $104,325 yearly (3-0)
• Approved AT&T Centrex service extension amendment, $4,800 for the year (3-0)
• Approved credit card application for Job & Family Services with Huntington Bank (3-0)
• Approved asbestos testing contract for two properties, $800 total (3-0)
• Approved boiler replacement change order, $20,700 additional cost (3-0)
• Approved multiple fund transfer and appropriation resolutions (e.g., Dog & Kennel Fund, Board of Elections SOS Fund) (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved the minutes from the July 17 meeting and two warrant journals, each passing 3‑0. They authorized payroll, staff travel expenses totaling $165,685, and a series of fund‑transfer resolutions, all approved unanimously. The board also approved the Midwest Pool Risk Management Agency by‑law updates, a $21,000 CDBG payment request, and a $51,200 contract with RCM Architects for remodeling the Hancock County Treasurer’s office, each motion passing 3‑0.

• Approved July 17 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved two warrant journals (3‑0)
• Authorized $165,685 travel expenses for Auditor, Treasurer, Sheriff, Engineer, and watershed district (3‑0)
• Approved multiple fund‑transfer resolutions (Resolutions #487‑25 to #496‑25) (3‑0)
• Approved Midwest Pool Risk Management Agency by‑law amendments (Resolution #497‑25) (3‑0)
• Authorized $21,000 CDBG payment request (Resolution #498‑25) (3‑0)
• Approved $51,200 contract with RCM Architects for Treasurer office remodel (Resolution #499‑25) (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved several appropriations and contracts, including a $1,792,941.10 road resurfacing contract with Bluffton Paving, Inc. They also approved travel requests, accepted annexation notices for Liberty, Marion and Cass Townships, and adopted a $2.00 log‑removal assessment for the Blanchard River. The Eastgate Sewer Replacement project was authorized to pave the entire roadway, passing 2‑1.

• Approved Resolution #480-25 additional appropriation to Real Estate Fund #2037 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #481-25 transfer of funds within MVGT #2002 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #482-25 additional appropriation to General Fund #1001 (3-0)
• Authorized Bluffton Paving contract for road resurfacing ($1,792,941.10) (3-0)
• Authorized Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation U‑69 contract for Sheriff volunteers (3-0)
• Authorized Coro Medical contract for 12 AED units ($19,995.00) (3-0)
• Adopted $2.00 assessment for Blanchard River log removal (11-0)
• Approved paving of entire Eastgate roadway ($1,009,000 total estimate) (2-1)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved the July 10 meeting minutes and a $22,319.06 Stantex expense reimbursement for the MWCD. They adopted several appropriations and fund transfers, including to the Community Development Block Grant, Housing Trust, and Court Technology Grant funds. They rescinded Resolution #422-23 and authorized a new memorandum of agreement with the City of Findlay. Additional actions included approving payment for a property appraisal, entering and exiting executive session on pending litigation, and signing a Workers Comp document.

• Approved July 10 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved $22,319.06 Stantex expense reimbursement for MWCD
• Approved appropriations to Community Development Block Grant, Housing Trust, Court Technology Grant, TCAP, and Community Corrections funds (3-0)
• Rescinded Resolution #422-23 and authorized new agreement with City of Findlay (3-0)
• Approved payment to Property Analysts, LLC for appraisal at 3299 County Road 140 (3-0)
• Entered executive session on pending litigation (3-0)
• Exited executive session (3-0)
• Approved Board President’s signature on Workers Comp document (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved the minutes from the June 26 and July 3 meetings, a warrant journal, payroll and travel requests. They adopted a series of resolutions authorizing payments, fund transfers, appropriations to various funds, releases to Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc., and contracts including an indigent defense services agreement with the City of Findlay and a $165,000 purchase of property at 3299 County Road 140. They also approved solicitation of bids for a gas collection system phase and a memorandum of agreement for hydraulic improvements. All votes were unanimous (3‑0) unless otherwise noted.

• Approved June 26, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved July 3, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution #467-25 contract with City of Findlay for indigent defense services (2026‑2028) (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #470-25 purchase of 3299 County Road 140 for $165,000 plus up to $4,000 closing costs (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #471-25 solicitation of bids for gas collection system phase 2 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolutions #456-25 through #462-25 for payments, fund transfers and appropriations (3‑0)
• Approved releases of $3,515.50 and $2,941.00 to Domestic Violence Shelter, Inc. (Res #463-25, #464-25) (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #469-25 memorandum of agreement with City of Findlay and MWCD for hydraulic improvements (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved the two warrant journals, a $4,014.76 MWCD reimbursement, and a series of fund transfer and appropriation resolutions (436‑25 through 448‑25). They also approved an amended subgrant with the Area Agency on Aging, a soil investigation contract, a $115,000 revolving‑loan request for the Mt. Blanchard community pool, and several contracts related to communications and security infrastructure. An executive session on a potential real‑estate acquisition was entered and exited without further action.

• Approved two warrant journals (motion passed 2-0)
• Approved June 2025 MWCD reimbursement request of $4,014.76
• Approved Resolution #436-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #451-25 $115,000 revolving‑loan for Mt. Blanchard pool repair (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #452-25 solicitation of bids for communications system enhancements (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #454-25 amended electrical contract for security tower, $21,256.60 additional cost (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #455-25 amended fire‑protection contract, adding $37,890 phase 2 cost (2-0)
• Entered executive session on potential real‑estate acquisition (motion passed 2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved the meeting minutes, warrant journal, payroll and a series of fund appropriations, all by a 2‑0 vote. They appointed Christine Lomeli to the Children’s Services Trust Fund Board and approved the vacation of a portion of Township Road 190 in Amanda Township. Additional approvals included funding for an opioid‑crisis app, payment for an Olive Street survey, and solicitation for design services for the Olive Street office building remodel.

• Approved June 24 minutes (2-0)
• Approved warrant journal (2-0)
• Approved multiple appropriations to General Fund #1001, Recycling Program Grant Fund #5254, Community Corrections Fund #2089, TCAP Fund #2231, Severance Fund #2136, OneOhio Opioid Fund #2245 (each 2-0)
• Appointed Christine Lomeli to Children’s Services Trust Fund Board (2-0)
• Approved vacation of Township Road 190 in Amanda Township (Resolution #435-25, 2-0)
• Approved $13,013.50 funding for opioid‑crisis app to Sheriff (2-0)
• Approved $4,300 payment to Van Horn, Hoover & Associates for Olive Street survey (2-0)
• Authorized solicitation of design‑service qualifications for Olive Street office building remodel (2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved the June 18 minutes and a travel request for the Recycling Manager. They adopted several resolutions authorizing payments, additional appropriations to the General Fund and Sheriff severance, and authorizing contract change orders for a CDBG project and a landfill expansion. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Approved travel request for the Recycling Manager (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #41 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #412‑25 additional appropriation to General Fund #1001 (Buildings & Grounds) (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #413‑25 additional appropriation to Severance #2136 (Sheriff) (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #416‑25 change orders $2,800 and $11,330.37 for CDBG downtown buildings project (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #417‑25 change order $2,707 for landfill phase 3 expansion (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #418‑25 authorizing Assistant Prosecutor to execute documents for 401 Olive St. purchase (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved a series of resolutions, including appropriations, fund transfers, and contract amendments, all passing unanimously (3-0). Notably, they authorized a $60,000 increase to a youth employment program contract and a hazardous‑waste collection contract up to $58,750. An executive session was held on pending litigation, and the board discussed road repair concerns on Hickory Lane.

• Approved Resolution #400-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #401-25 additional appropriation to MVGT fund #2002 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #402-25 additional appropriation to ADAMHS fund #2013 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #403-25 transfer of funds within landfill tier fee fund #5109 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #404-25 vacation of portion of Township Road 271 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #407-25 amendment increasing contract by $60,000 for youth program (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #408-25 contract with Lamps, Inc. for hazardous waste collection up to $58,750 (3-0)
• Approved payment of invoice $8,850 to Spengler Nathanson for Board of Elections (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved a memorandum of understanding with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth to address child abuse, neglect and dependency. They also approved a series of resolutions transferring and appropriating funds, re‑appointing and appointing members to the Blanchard Valley Port Authority, and authorizing contracts and grant extensions. All motions passed unanimously with a 3‑0 vote.

• Approved Resolution #382-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #383-25 re‑appointing Chuck Bills to the BVPA Board (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #384-25 appointing Don Templin to fill BVPA vacancy (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #385-25 transfer of funds within the Sanitary Landfill Fund #5042 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #386-25 transfer of funds within the General Fund #1001 (Veterans) (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #395-25 MOU with Ohio Dept. of Children and Youth on child abuse (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #397-25 contract with Midwest Environmental, Inc. up to $40,000 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #399-25 extension request for CDBG Downtown Buildings Grant (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved a $1,312,091 grant to the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction. They also approved a $22,289 GPS system for the landfill, a $150,000 community development block grant for sidewalks in Jenera, and ten ditch‑maintenance contracts totaling $253,076.62. Additional fund transfers and appropriations were authorized, all with unanimous 3‑0 votes.

• Approved $1,312,091 Ohio Rehabilitation and Correction grant (3‑0)
• Approved $22,289 GPS Rover System purchase for the landfill (3‑0)
• Approved $150,000 CDBG sidewalk project in Jenera (3‑0)
• Approved ten ditch‑maintenance contracts totaling $253,076.62 (each 3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #350-25 to pay listed purchase orders (3‑0)
• Approved Transfer of Solid Waste Management District Tier Disposal Fees (3‑0)
• Approved additional appropriations to Veterans Service Trust Fund #2152 (3‑0)
• Approved transfer of funds for Sheriff travel for prisoners (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved the meeting minutes, warrant journals, the President’s signature on the 2023 Maximus report, and a series of resolutions authorizing payments, fund transfers, a towing‑service agreement, and a kinship‑strengthening MOU, all passing 2‑0. They tabled Resolution #347-25 for environmental remediation until all board members are present, also passing 2‑0. The board voted 2‑0 to use $13,013.50 of Opioid Funds toward the purchase of a $26,027 addiction‑service app for the community.

• Approved minutes from May 22, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved warrant journals and President’s signature on 2023 Maximus report (2‑0)
• Approved Resolutions #339‑25 to #344‑25 authorizing payments and fund transfers (2‑0 each)
• Approved Resolution #345‑25 towing service agreement for Justice Center (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution #346‑25 MOU for JFS kinship‑strengthening strategies (2‑0)
• Tabled Resolution #347‑25 environmental remediation agreement (2‑0)
• Approved Resolution #348‑25 repair services for three landfill tanks ($32,643) (2‑0)
• Approved use of Opioid Funds ($13,013.50) toward $26,027 app purchase for addiction services (2‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved multiple resolutions authorizing payments, fund transfers, and a road vacation. They awarded a $1,068,900 contract to Helms Construction for a community center in McComb and granted a parking variance for a church, both by 3‑0 votes. They also set temporary barricades at the Recycling Hub with a 2‑1 vote and required the city‑county parking contract to include a two‑hour public parking provision.

• Approved Resolution #327-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #328-25 appropriating funds to Community Development Block Grant Fund #2062 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #329-25 transferring funds within General Fund #1001 – Veterans (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #332-25 vacation of 1,350 ft of Township Road 69 in Madison Township (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #336-25 award of $1,068,900 contract to Helms Construction for McComb community center (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #339-25 granting parking variance for church parking (3‑0)
• Approved motion to set up barricades and close the Recycling Hub at 5 p.m., reopen at 8 p.m. Monday (2‑1)
• Decided contract terms with City of Findlay will require two‑hour public parking and be recorded in the deed (no vote recorded)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 15 meeting. They also approved a travel request for Commissioner Bateson and six resolutions covering payment of purchase orders, an additional appropriation, a fund transfer, the selection of RCM Architects for county building projects, and payment of a $1,500 appraisal invoice.

• Approved May 15 meeting minutes (2-0)
• Approved travel request for Commissioner Bateson
• Approved Resolution 322-25 authorizing payment of purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 323-25 additional appropriation within Auditor's certification (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 324-25 transfer of $1,710.02 from Indigent Defense Fund to General Fund (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 325-25 selection of RCM Architects, Inc. and authorization to negotiate (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 326-25 payment of $1,500 invoice from Property Analysts, LLC (2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved the May 13 meeting minutes and two warrant journals. They authorized several fund transfers and appropriations, including a $131,482 contract for the Oil Ditch South project. Additional actions included signing a T‑CAP grant letter for the Common Pleas Court, approving a variance request, and permitting a one‑day landfill opening on Juneteenth. The commissioners also approved a $13,000 repair quote for a JFS chiller.

• Approved minutes from May 13, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved two Warrant Journals (3-0)
• Approved signing T‑CAP grant letter for Common Pleas Court (3-0)
• Approved variance request for Veronda Renz (3-0)
• Approved transfer of funds to Board of Elections SOS Fund #2243 (3-0)
• Approved contract with NWO Property Services, LLC for Oil Ditch South project, $131,482 (3-0)
• Approved landfill opening for one day on Juneteenth (no vote recorded)
• Approved moving forward with $13,000 JFS chiller repair quote (no vote recorded)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved the May 8, 2025 meeting minutes and authorized $5,654.51 in MWCD April expenses. It passed four resolutions transferring funds within the General Fund, Developmental Disability Fund, and appropriating money to the Capital Projects Fund. The commissioners also approved a $25,000 contract with Sigma Technologies, Ltd. for design and consulting services. All motions carried unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved May 8, 2025 minutes (3‑0)
• Authorized MWCD April 2025 expenses of $5,654.51 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #312-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #313-25 transfer of funds within General Fund #1001 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #314-25 transfer of funds within Developmental Disability Fund #2016 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #315-25 additional appropriation to Capital Projects Fund #4150 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #317-25 contract with Sigma Technologies, Ltd. for $25,000 design services (3‑0)
• Entered executive session on personnel discipline (3‑0) and later exited (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved a travel request for the Prosecutor’s office and signed a landowner acknowledgment for a drone‑based magnetometer survey. It also approved a series of fund‑transfer resolutions, an outside‑counsel application, and two contracts for camera work and HDMI installation at the Judicial Center. The variance request filed by Sam Huntington was denied. All votes were 3‑0 in favor or against the respective motions.

• Approved travel request for Prosecutor’s office (3‑0)
• Signed landowner acknowledgment for drone‑based magnetometer survey (3‑0)
• Approved Transfer of $18,325.08 from Hotel Motel Fund #8047 to General Fund #1001 (Resolution 297‑25, 3‑0)
• Approved application to retain outside counsel Teresa Grigsby (Resolution 307‑25, 3‑0)
• Approved contract with Sound Solutions of Ohio, LLC for camera relocation ($2,443.00) (Resolution 308‑25, 3‑0)
• Approved contract with Sound Solutions of Ohio, LLC for HDMI installation ($6,285.00) (Resolution 309‑25, 3‑0)
• Denied variance request filed by Sam Huntington (Resolution 311‑25, 3‑0)
• Approved multiple fund‑transfer resolutions (294‑25 through 306‑25, each 3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved the May 1 meeting minutes by a 3‑0 vote. They also approved seven fund‑transfer resolutions (numbers 286‑25 through 291‑25) and two contracts for ventilation system work at the Hancock County Justice Center (resolutions 292‑25 and 293‑25), each passing 3‑0.

• Approved May 1 meeting minutes (3‑0)
• Approved fund‑transfer resolutions #286‑25 to #291‑25 (all 3‑0)
• Approved contract with Bowers Heating & Cooling, Inc. for $6,970 ventilation work (3‑0)
• Approved contract with Midwest Environmental, Inc. up to $7,000 ventilation work (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved several resolutions, all passing unanimously. They appropriated funds to the Community Development Block Grant, authorized a $383,232.53 contract with Advanced Excavating and Demolition for a multiuse path on County Road 9, and approved equipment and lettering purchases for the EMA trucks. They also entered and exited an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved April 29 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Warrant Journal (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #282-25: appropriation to Community Development Block Grant Fund #2062 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #283-25: contract with Advanced Excavating and Demolition, Inc., $383,232.53 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #284-25: EMA truck light and siren package, $5,326.33 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #285-25: EMA truck lettering, $3,900.00 (3-0)
• Entered executive session on personnel (3-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting and signed the Landfill Quarterly Deviation Report and a Downtown Target of Opportunity Award request. They adopted several resolutions transferring and appropriating funds, and authorized an application to the Ohio Public Works Commission. They also approved contracts for masonry work at the county home and justice center, and entered an executive session on a potential property transfer. All motions passed 3-0.

• Approved April 24 minutes (3-0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on Landfill Quarterly Deviation Report (3-0)
• Approved Chair’s signature on Downtown Target of Opportunity Award request (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #278-25 to apply to Ohio Public Works Commission (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #279-25 for $23,935 masonry contract at Old Hancock County Home (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #280-25 for $21,395 masonry contract at Hancock County Justice Center (3-0)
• Approved travel request for maintenance staff (3-0)
• Approved motion to enter executive session on potential property transfer (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved eight resolutions, each passing unanimously (3‑0). The resolutions authorized additional appropriations, fund transfers, retention of outside counsel, a drainage agreement with Cass Township, a $57,000 EPA litter grant, and a building demolition grant. The board also discussed borrowing $2.5 million at 4.25% for twelve months to purchase the Olive Street property.

• Approved Resolution #264-25: additional appropriation to Ditch Maintenance Fund #2004 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #265-25: transfer of funds within General Fund #1001 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #266-25: transfer of funds to Board of Elections SOS Fund #2243 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #267-25: transfer of funds to General Fund #1001 Veterans (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #268-25: authorize application to Hancock County Common Pleas Court for outside counsel (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #269-25: authorize drainage and road use maintenance agreement with Cass Township and Border Basin LLC (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #270-25: authorize Ohio EPA 2025 Community and Litter Grant ($57,000) (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #271-25: authorize Ohio Dept. of Development Building Demolition and Site Revitalization Grant (Dev‑2024‑206119) (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting and signed the TV Annual Compliance Certification for the landfill. They authorized several financial actions, including a reimbursement to the MWCD, payment of purchase orders, and a fund transfer between the Landfill Tiered Fee Fund and the Litter Landing Fund. The commissioners also approved a 2026‑2027 subgrant agreement with state agencies and appointed two members to the Hancock Regional Planning Commission. The board agreed to retain the law firm Montgomery Johnson for ongoing judge representation.

• Approved April 17 minutes (2-0)
• Approved TV Annual Compliance Certification signature (3-0)
• Approved reimbursement request to MWCD for Phase 1 hydraulic improvement (no vote recorded)
• Approved Resolution #256-25 payment of purchase orders (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #257-25 transfer between landfill fee fund and Litter Landing fund (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #263-25 subgrant agreement with ODJFS, ODM, and DCY (3-0)
• Approved appointments of Scott Snoke and Roger Clark to Planning Commission (3-0 each)
• Board agreed to retain Montgomery Johnson firm for judge representation (no vote recorded)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved several resolutions, including advancing funds to the Ditch Maintenance Fund, selling unneeded JFS vehicles, and authorizing a $845,407 Brownfield remediation grant. Commissioners also approved the annexation of 9.166 acres in Liberty Township to the City of Findlay and authorized solicitation of design services for the Treasurer’s Office remodel. Travel requests for the Sheriff and Job & Family Services staff were approved, and all motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved travel request for the Sheriff and three JFS staff payroll requests (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of funds to Ditch Maintenance Fund (Resolution #251-25, 3‑0)
• Approved sale of three JFS vehicles valued under $2,500 each (Resolution #252-25, 3‑0)
• Approved annexation of 9.166 acres to the City of Findlay (Resolution #253-25, 3‑0)
• Approved $845,407 Brownfield Remediation Program grant (Resolution #254-25, 3‑0)
• Approved solicitation of qualifications for Treasurer’s Office remodel design (Resolution #255-25, 3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board unanimously approved multiple resolutions, including payment of purchase orders, a $616.85 fund transfer, a tow‑away contract, a $33,075 landfill garage‑door repair, a CDBG grant form, CHIP grant administration services, and a design‑build contract for a bridge over Lye Creek on County Road 180. They also agreed to place a historical marker outside the courthouse fence near the Headquarters Building. An executive session was opened and closed on personnel, discipline, and potential real‑estate acquisition matters.

• Approved travel requests for the Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #243-25 payment of purchase orders (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #244-25 transfer of $616.85 from Housing Trust Fund to General Fund (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #245-25 tow‑away contract with Dick’s Auto LLC (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #246-25 $33,075 landfill garage‑door repair contract (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #247-25 CDBG grant execution forms (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #248-25 CHIP grant administration services contract (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #249-25 design‑build contract for Lye Creek bridge replacement (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved four resolutions authorizing contracts for a vertical push‑around manlift ($11,082.75), lawn‑mowing services, and interior/exterior window cleaning at the Judicial Center and Courthouse. They also approved a payment resolution and an additional appropriation to the Common Pleas Court General Special Project Fund. Two executive‑session motions were entered and later closed with no action taken. All approval votes were 2‑0.

• Approved Resolution #237-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #238-25 additional appropriation to Common Pleas Court General Special Project Fund #2163 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #239-25 contract with Skyworks Equipment Rental L.L.C. for one vertical push‑around manlift ($11,082.75) (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #240-25 contract with S&S Landscaping and Tree Service, LLC for lawn mowing services ($350 per service event) (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #241-25 contract with Aloha Shiny Windows, LLC for window cleaning at Judicial Center ($4,000) (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #242-25 contract with Aloha Shiny Windows, LLC for window cleaning at Courthouse ($3,950) (2-0)
• Entered executive session on potential real estate purchase and threatened litigation (2-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved two annexations, adding 37.906 acres from Allen Township and 7.883 acres from Liberty Township to the City of Findlay. They also authorized participation in the 2025 ODOT road‑salt contracts and a landscaping services contract for county properties. Additional actions included a travel request for the Sheriff, payment of purchase orders, a fund transfer to the Data Center, and allowing landfill employees overtime.

• Approved annexation of 37.906 acres (Allen Township) to City of Findlay (3‑0)
• Approved participation in 2025 ODOT Road Salt Contracts (3‑0)
• Approved 2025 landscaping contract with S & S Landscaping ($2,935 per event, $2,850 one‑time) (3‑0)
• Approved annexation of 7.883 acres (Liberty Township) to City of Findlay (3‑0)
• Approved travel request for the Sheriff (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution #226-25 authorizing payment of purchase orders (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #227-25 transfer of funds to Data Center (3‑0)
• Approved overtime for landfill employees (agreement, no recorded vote)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The minutes consist of fragmented, unintelligible text and do not contain any clear motions or votes. No approvals, denials, or tablings of items were documented.

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The commissioners approved a series of resolutions, each passing unanimously (3-0). Approvals included travel requests for the Sheriff’s office, fund appropriations, multiple contracts for county facilities, an appointment to the 9‑1‑1 Review Committee, a grant extension request, and the purchase of a new county truck. An executive session on personnel was held with no action taken.

• Approved amended travel request for the Sheriff's office
• Approved Resolution #207-25 to appropriate funds to Special Improvement Fund #4005 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #208-25 to transfer General Fund #1001 to the Prosecutor (3-0)
• Approved contract up to $36,000 with Johnson Controls for alarm system work (3-0)
• Approved $278,140 contract with State Highway Clearing for Howard Run ditch project (3-0)
• Approved appointment of Sheriff Cortez to the 9-1-1 Program Review Committee (3-0)
• Approved extension request for Ohio Dept. of Development PY2022 grant (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Ford F-250 truck for $46,004 for maintenance operations (3-0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved three additional appropriations to the Blanchard River Maintenance Fund, the Common Pleas Court Specialized Docket Fund, and the Redevelopment Tax Equivalent Fund. They also authorized a $50,156 purchase of a 2025 F‑250 truck for the EMA and a $607,446 payment to the Hancock County Financial Assurance Trust Fund for the sanitary landfill. Additional actions included a $267,534.36 change order for the Job & Family Services building, authorizing negotiations with Sigma Technologies for a fiber‑optic conduit system, and approving disposal of a 1992 Ford vehicle. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).

• Approved additional appropriation to Blanchard River Maintenance Fund #8133 (3‑0)
• Approved additional appropriation to Common Pleas Court Specialized Docket Fund #2217 (3‑0)
• Approved additional appropriation to Redevelopment Tax Equivalent Fund #8111 (3‑0)
• Authorized purchase of one 2025 F‑250 truck for EMA at $50,156.00 (3‑0)
• Authorized $607,446.00 payment to the Financial Assurance Trust Fund for the sanitary landfill (3‑0)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 reducing contract to $267,534.36 for interior repairs at Job & Family Services (3‑0)
• Authorized entry into negotiations with Sigma Technologies, Inc. for fiber‑optic conduit consulting services (3‑0)
• Authorized disposal of a 1992 Ford vehicle no longer needed by the county (3‑0)

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved a series of financial resolutions, including payments, fund transfers and appropriations (Resolutions 188‑195), and authorized a $97,235.98 contract with Champion Lawn Service for the 2025 ditch‑maintenance spray project. Additional purchases were approved for two floor scrubbers, a man‑lift costing $11,082.75, and a red truck with a snow plow. The commissioners directed resolutions to be prepared for two annexation petitions to be considered at the April 8 meeting.

• Approved Resolution #188-25 authorizing payment of listed purchase orders (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #189-25 transferring funds for Landfill Tiered Fee #5109 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #190-25 appropriating funds for Severance #2136 (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #191-25 transferring $1,581.38 from Indigent Defense Fund to General Fund (3‑0)
• Approved Resolution #196-25 contract with Champion Lawn Service LLC $97,235.98 (3‑0)
• Approved purchase of two new floor scrubbers
• Approved purchase of a man lift for $11,082.75
• Directed Cindy Land to prepare an amended annexation resolution for the Keller‑Keller‑Siferd petition for the April 8 meeting

Commissioners Regular Meeting

The board approved several financial resolutions, including transfers and additional appropriations, a $58,155.20 child‑support contract, and a temporary access agreement for a 2022 demolition grant. They voted to remove the mall property from the demolition list and then approved the overall demolition and site‑revitalization program (Resolution #187‑25) with the discussed changes. The commissioners also entered and later exited an executive session concerning a potential real‑estate acquisition.

• Approved Resolution #183-25 transfer of Developmental Disability Fund (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #184-25 additional appropriation to ADAMHS Fund (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #185-25 $58,155.20 IV-D contract with CSEA (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #186-25 temporary access agreement for PY2022 demolition grant (3-0)
• Approved removal of mall property from demolition list (2-1)
• Approved Resolution #187-25 demolition and site‑revitalization program with changes (3-0)
• Entered executive session on potential real‑estate acquisition (3-0)
• Exited executive session with no action taken (3-0)