Ottawa County, Ohio

Commissioners

Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting. They authorized a $20,671.92 increase to the Mehlow Ditch Drainage Improvement Project contract, raising the total to $442,510.68. Additional approvals included travel expenses, a $257,579.98 voucher payment, and court‑requested transfers. The board entered and later exited an executive session before adjourning.

• Approved July 14 minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expenses (3-0)
• Authorized Change Order No.1 for Mehlow Ditch Drainage Improvement Project, increase $20,671.92, new total $442,510.68 (3-0)
• Approved voucher report $257,579.98 for payment (3-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Common Pleas Court and Clerk of Courts (3-0)
• Entered executive session at 11:19 a.m. (3-0)
• Returned to open session at 1:22 p.m. (3-0)
• Adjourned meeting at 1:22 p.m. (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved several service agreements including security panel replacements at OCTA and the Ottawa County Resource Centre. They also authorized a $280,000 grant for behavioral health services at the county jail and $114,920 for a multi-passenger bus via Senior Resources. Additional actions included approving utility agreements, financial reports, and various fund transfers.

• Approved July 9, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Authorized $4,096.05 security panel replacement at OCTA (3-0)
• Authorized $13,406.79 security panel replacement at Ottawa County Resource Centre (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-18 for Water Pollution Control loan fund signatories (3-0)
• Authorized $280,000 behavioral health services grant for the county jail (3-0)
• Authorized $114,920 grant for a multi-passenger bus via Senior Resources (3-0)
• Approved Utility Service Agreement with South Passage Condominium Association (3-0)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts and funding requests. The $40,000 allocation supports wraparound behavioral health services for county families, while two construction change orders adjust final costs for courthouse offices and a healthcare campus repair project. Commissioners also authorized a senior group tour and launched a consultant search to draft a new comprehensive plan that will guide future land use and infrastructure development.

• Approved $40,000 behavioral health contract (3-0)
• Authorized $770 increase for courthouse office renovation (3-0)
• Authorized $3,889 decrease for healthcare campus PTAC repairs (3-0)
• Approved $6,100 senior group tour to Millersburg (3-0)
• Approved consultant search for new Ottawa County Comprehensive Plan (3-0)
• Authorized budget transfers requested by the Commissioner’s Office (3-0)
• Approved July 7 meeting minutes and travel expense requests (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved several personnel hires and a retirement acceptance. They also authorized multiple service contracts for job and family services and approved $552,213.35 in vouchers for payment.

• Approved July 2, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Authorized hiring of Donna Boggs as full-time custodian at $16.00/hour (3-0)
• Authorized hiring of Denise Meeker as full-time custodian at $16.00/hour (3-0)
• Accepted retirement of Randy Wilburn, part-time Electrical Inspector (3-0)
• Authorized Oak House contract for START Program staffing up to $72,000.00 (3-0)
• Authorized The Association for Private Counseling contract up to $12,000.00 (3-0)
• Approved July 2 & 6 voucher report totaling $552,213.35 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved a Community Reinvestment Area Agreement for Northern Manufacturing, Inc. and authorized travel expenses for Senior Resources. Additionally, the Board approved several fund transfers and appropriations requested by the Sanitary Engineer’s Office.

• Approved June 30, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Authorized continuation of Community Reinvestment Area Agreement for Northern Manufacturing, Inc. (3-0)
• Authorized Matthew Lenke as LEPC Member effective July 1, 2026 through July 31, 2027 (3-0)
• Approved Senior Resources travel expenses (3-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations for the Sanitary Engineer’s Office (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved several contracts for healthcare campus maintenance, water system improvements, and HVAC replacements. They also authorized community reinvestment agreements, a bridge load limit reduction, and new personnel hires.

• Approved June 25, 2026 meeting minutes (2-0, 1 abstained)
• Approved Riverview Healthcare Campus travel expenses (3-0)
• Authorized $30,415.00 contract with The Kreimes Co. for asphalt sealing at Riverview (3-0)
• Authorized $74,500.00 amendment to Fishbeck, Inc. for Danbury Township wastewater improvements (3-0)
• Approved $43,779.76 HVAC replacement contract with Bayside Comfort for Danbury Senior Center (3-0)
• Approved load limit reduction for Genoa-Clay Center Road Bridge over Packer Creek (3-0)
• Authorized $200,000.00 change order to AECOM Technical Services, Inc. for water system projects (3-0)
• Authorized opening a Croghan Colonial Bank account for employee picnic funds (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved a change order for township road resurfacing and authorized a 30-month natural gas supply agreement with Palmer Energy. Additional actions included approving legal representation for the Engineer's Office and accepting a staff resignation.

• Approved June 18, 2026 minutes (2-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (2-0)
• Authorized Erie Blacktop, Inc. change order decreasing price by $12,535.70 (2-0)
• Rescinded June 16, 2026 action regarding Palmer Energy pricing (2-0)
• Authorized County Administrator to sign 30-month gas supply agreement with Palmer Energy (2-0)
• Accepted resignation of Fred Conley (2-0)
• Authorized Riverview Healthcare Campus to open a business checking account at Croghan Colonial Bank (2-0)
• Rescinded previous motion for Clemans, Nelson & Associates and authorized new employment contract for Engineer's Office (2-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved a land annexation request for 12.1399 acres in Put-in-Bay Township to the Village of Put-in-Bay. They also authorized two utility service agreements for condominium associations in Danbury Township and established a new Municipal Court fund. Additionally, the Board approved $610,229.04 in vouchers for payment.

• Approved June 16, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Established Ohio Court Technology Grant 26-28 fund for Municipal Court (3-0)
• Appointed Rhonda Slauterbeck to OneOhio Region 17 Board (3-0)
• Authorized utility agreement with Marblehead Boat Club Condominium Association (3-0)
• Authorized utility agreement with Pleasant Pointe Condominium Association, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $610,229.04 voucher report for payment (3-0)
• Approved annexation of 12.1399 acres to the Village of Put-in-Bay (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved several infrastructure projects including road resurfacing and wastewater improvements. They also authorized personnel changes, a new levy renewal resolution, and various service contracts.

• Approved June 9, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Authorized Clemans, Nelson & Associates for Engineer’s Office legal representation (3-0)
• Approved $18,215.22 change order for Kokosing Construction Co., Inc. road resurfacing (3-0)
• Requested new Ohio Court Technology Grant FY26-28 fund (3-0)
• Authorized Kelstin, LLC contract for Danbury Township Wastewater Treatment Plant ($394,400.00) (3-0)
• Approved probationary removal of Taylor Kwiatkowski (3-0)
• Authorized promotion of Ryan Mahler to Water Operator II ($35.05/hr) (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved a $111,111.00 contract for county and township road striping. Additional actions included approving several personnel pay adjustments, hiring two Senior Resources substitutes, and authorizing a $510,001.25 voucher report.

• Approved June 4, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Authorized ODOT 5310 grant certifications for Ottawa County Senior Resources (3-0)
• Hired Heidi Aguinaga as Senior Resources Substitute ($13.15/hr) (3-0)
• Hired Jeffrey Steinmetz as Senior Resources Substitute Driver ($13.15/hr) (3-0)
• Increased Brittney Heitkamp's hourly rate to $21.50 (3-0)
• Awarded road striping contract to Griffin Pavement Striping for $111,111.00 (3-0)
• Authorized signing of ODJFS Title XX County Profile and Plan (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved a resolution to request a tax valuation certification for a 0.70 mill levy regarding mental health services. Other actions included approving voucher payments, grant signatures, and withdrawing from the Great Lakes Guardian Services Board.

• Approved June 2, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Authorized signature for FY 2027 Juvenile Court funding application (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-13 regarding a 0.70 mill tax levy for mental health services
• Accepted withdrawal from the Great Lakes Guardian Services Board (3-0)
• Authorized $7,450.75 grant for Senior Resources personal care assistance (3-0)
• Approved $561,192.68 in vouchers for payment (3-0)
• Authorized Municipal Court transfers and appropriations (3-0)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved a $394,400 contract with Kelstin, LLC for the Danbury Township Wastewater Treatment Plant chemical feed improvements. They also hired a seasonal laborer at $19.70 per hour and approved travel expense reimbursements. Additional actions included rescinding a $3,000 juvenile court grant amendment, approving a $33,637.94 voucher report, lowering county flags to half‑staff for former Judge Paul C. Moon, and accepting the resignation of the Building Inspection Office Manager.

• Approved $394,400 contract with Kelstin, LLC for Danbury Township wastewater project (3-0)
• Approved hiring of Gavin Cornell as Summer Seasonal Laborer at $19.70/hr (3-0)
• Approved travel expense reimbursements (3-0)
• Rescinded April 14 amendment for Juvenile Court grant, removing $3,000 allocation (3-0)
• Approved voucher report payment of $33,637.94 (3-0)
• Lowered all county building flags to half‑staff for former Judge Paul C. Moon (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Rachel Babione, Office Manager, Building Inspection (3-0)
• Entered and exited executive session as authorized by ORC 121.22 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including the annexation of 38.675 acres in Clay Township to the Village of Genoa. All motions were approved unanimously by Commissioners Stahl, Douglas, and Coppeler. The meeting also approved travel expenses, a microgrant agreement, multiple contracts and agreements, seasonal labor hires, a sewer main plan, voucher payments, fund transfers, and financial reports.

• Approved minutes of May 26 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
• Authorized $2,500 AARP Community Challenge microgrant (unanimous)
• Authorized amendment to Job and Family Services sub‑recipient agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized Workers’ Compensation Retrospective Rating Plan Agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized joint bridge engineering agreement with Lucas County (unanimous)
• Authorized utility service agreement for Point of View Drive (unanimous)
• Authorized hiring of two seasonal laborers at $19.70/hr (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including hiring a full‑time Coroner Investigator, amending a job‑services contract, adopting a grant‑funding resolution, filing an annexation petition, and authorizing municipal court transfers. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved minutes of May 21 meeting (3‑yes)
• Entered executive session for confidential compliance discussion (3‑yes)
• Returned to open session (3‑yes)
• Approved travel‑expense requests (3‑yes)
• Authorized hiring of Coroner Investigator Chelsey Webb at $24‑$25/hr (3‑yes)
• Approved Amendment #1 to START program contract, increasing total to $72,000 (3‑yes)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑09 funding Community Development Block Grant Projects (2026‑28) (3‑yes)
• Adopted Resolution 26‑10 filing Expedited #2 Petition for annexing 12.1399 acres to Village of Put‑in‑Bay (3‑yes)

Commissioners

The Board approved the May 20 voucher report for payment of $110,223.28 and authorized the County Auditor to issue the warrant. It also approved an addendum increasing legal services funding to $60,000 and a Hydrocorp contract for residential surveys costing $65,022.75 in year one and $67,623.66 in year two. The public hearing for the CDBG allocation was closed.

• Approved $110,223.28 voucher payment and warrant issuance (all yes)
• Approved legal services addendum increasing limit to $60,000 (all yes)
• Approved Hydrocorp residential surveys contract $65,022.75 yr1, $67,623.66 yr2 (all yes)
• Authorized amendment to purchase agreement closing date (all yes)
• Authorized $1/hr training stipend for employee Justin Wallace (all yes)
• Approved Republic Services customer service agreement $121/month with 11% annual increase (all yes)
• Closed CDBG Allocation public hearing #2 (all yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:34 a.m. (all yes)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved several items, including travel expense reimbursements, the resignation of a seasonal worker, hiring a new clerk, a $71,226.58 Meraki Wi‑Fi contract, a $645,539.40 voucher payment, and various fund transfers. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting then entered and exited executive session before adjourning.

• Approved minutes of May 14, 2026 (2 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved travel expense requests (3 yes)
• Accepted resignation of Evan Hurrell, seasonal worker (3 yes)
• Authorized hiring of Brandi Overmyer as Clerk at $25/hr (3 yes)
• Approved $71,226.58 Meraki Wi‑Fi contract for Riverview Healthcare Campus (3 yes)
• Approved voucher report totaling $645,539.40 for payment (3 yes)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations for Soil & Water, Municipal Court, and Commissioner’s Office (3 yes)
• Entered executive session at 10:10 a.m. and returned to open session at 10:34 a.m. (3 yes)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved the May 12 meeting minutes and authorized the president to sign the PUCO renewal affidavit for competitive retail electric service. They scheduled a June 2 bid opening for the 2026 striping of county and township roads and approved a voucher report of $129,080.94 for payment. The hearing on the Lenz Ditch base alteration was continued with new report and hearing dates set.

• Approved minutes of May 12, 2026 meeting (2 yes, 1 absent)
• Authorized president to sign Competitive Retail Electric Service Affidavit for PUCO renewal (2 yes, 1 absent)
• Set bid opening date June 2, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. for 2026 striping of various county and township roads (2 yes, 1 absent)
• Approved Voucher Report totaling $129,080.94 and authorized auditor to issue warrant (2 yes, 1 absent)
• Continued hearing on Lenz Ditch permanent base alteration; set June 17, 2026 report deadline and August 6, 2026 hearing (2 yes, 1 absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:12 a.m. (2 yes, 1 absent)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board approved the minutes from the May 7 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. It hired a substitute driver, approved a joint grant agreement with Lucas County, and increased wages for two employees. The board also re‑appointed a member to the airport authority, transferred a senior services manager, and approved a voucher payment of $299,131.36.

• Approved May 7 meeting minutes (2 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Approved travel expense requests (2 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Authorized hiring of Fred Conley as Home Delivered Meals Substitute Driver at $13.15/hr effective May 13 (2 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Authorized signing Joint Cooperation Agreement with Lucas County for SS4A grant on SR‑2/SR‑53 interchange (2 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Approved $1.00/hr and $0.50/hr rate increases for Taylor Kwiatkowski effective May 8 (2 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Re‑appointed Steve Hudec to Erie‑Ottawa International Airport Authority Board for a three‑year term (2 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Approved transfer of Patricia Welker to Port Clinton Senior Site Manager at $14.30/hr (2 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)
• Approved Voucher Report totaling $299,131.36 for payment and authorized warrant issuance (2 yes, 0 no, 1 absent)

Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the May 5 meeting minutes and allocated $49,500 to the Senior Resources 60 Plus Clinic and $90,000 to Veterans Services for a wheelchair‑accessible van. It also authorized several agreements, including a HOME rehabilitation contract, an A/E amendment for the PS 450 Improvement Project, and a grant for the Major Crimes Unit Drug Law Enforcement program. The $613,771.41 voucher report was approved for payment, and the board entered and exited an executive session on public‑employee employment matters.

• Approved May 5, 2026 minutes (3‑0)
• Allocated $49,500 to Senior Resources 60 Plus Clinic and $90,000 to Veterans Services for van (3‑0)
• Authorized signing HOME Agreement with Ashley Lawless for rehabilitation assistance (3‑0)
• Approved Modification #1 to A/E agreement for PS 450 Improvement Project, raising total to $197,140 (3‑0)
• Authorized MOU for Grand Love Summer Camp respite program (3‑0)
• Authorized Subgrant Award Agreement for Major Crimes Unit Drug Law Enforcement grant $91,939.25 (3‑0)
• Approved Voucher Report $613,771.41 for payment (3‑0)
• Entered executive session to discuss public‑employee employment (3‑0)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved the voucher report totaling $882,812.31 and authorized payment. It also approved several contracts, agreements, and appointments, all with unanimous 3‑0 votes. No motions were denied or tabled.

• Approved minutes from the April 30, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved travel expense reimbursements (3-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with Civic Uplift LLC up to $17,000 (3-0)
• Approved amendment reducing Strong Families Safe Communities allocation by $7,400 (3-0)
• Appointed Charlie Bassett to the North Central Behavioral Health Board (3-0)
• Approved contract with Unilliance, Inc. for road seal surface treatment $259,162.25 (3-0)
• Approved contract with Erie Blacktop, Inc. for bituminous surface treatment $317,880.90 (3-0)
• Approved $882,812.31 voucher report for payment (3-0)

Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the April 28 meeting. They accepted the resignation of Senior Resources Assistant Zayne Howell and approved several personnel actions, including a pay rate amendment for a sanitary department hire and a promotion for Taylor Kwiatkowski. The board adopted Resolution No. 26‑08 to proceed with the Danbury Wastewater Treatment Plant – Chemical Feed Improvements Project. They also approved a $107,902.14 voucher payment and authorized fund transfers and appropriations.

• Approved April 28 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted resignation of Zayne Howell, Senior Resources Assistant (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26‑08 to construct Danbury Wastewater Treatment Plant – Chemical Feed Improvements Project (unanimous)
• Amended hiring motion to set sanitary department pay rate at $32.25 per hour (unanimous)
• Promoted Taylor Kwiatkowski to Social Service Worker 2 (unanimous)
• Approved voucher report of $107,902.14 for payment (unanimous)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Sanitary Engineer Department and Commissioner’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)

Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the April 24‑27 voucher report for $800,239.57 and authorized the County Auditor to issue the payment warrant. They also accepted the resignation of the Port Clinton Site Manager and approved several new hires, including a part‑time site assistant, a seasonal laborer, and a CPS fellowship student worker. Additionally, the board lowered all county flags to half‑staff in honor of former Sheriff Robert L. Bratton and authorized an e‑signature for a security monitoring agreement.

• Accepted resignation of Colleen Brindle, Port Clinton Site Manager (effective Apr 24) – yes
• Hired Madisen Barna as Part‑time Port Clinton Site Assistant ($13.50/hr, up to 25 hrs/week) – yes
• Hired Evan Hurrell as Summer Seasonal Laborer ($19.70/hr, contingent on background checks) – yes
• Authorized e‑signature for Catawba Security alarm monitoring agreement for Community Resource Centre at 8043 West State Route 163 – yes
• Lowered all county building flags to half‑staff in honor of former Sheriff Robert L. Bratton (until funeral sunset) – yes
• Approved hire of Heaven Lohmeyer as intermittent CPS Fellowship Student Worker ($16.00/hr, up to 26 hrs/week, through Dec 2026) – yes
• Approved Ottawa County Voucher Report totaling $800,239.57 for payment; authorized County Auditor to issue warrant – yes
• Approved travel expense requests for commissioners – yes

Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the April 21 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. They re‑appointed Kami Sayre and appointed Stephanie Cavenaugh to county children’s programs, and approved an IV‑D service contract worth $119,386.97 with the Sheriff’s Office. The $104,898.09 voucher report was approved for payment, and the commissioners authorized requested transfers, entered an executive session, and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved minutes of April 21, 2026 meeting (yes, yes, absent)
• Approved travel expense requests (yes, yes, absent)
• Re‑appointed Kami Sayre and appointed Stephanie Cavenaugh to children’s councils (yes, yes, absent)
• Authorized signing $119,386.97 IV‑D service contract with Sheriff’s Office (yes, yes, absent)
• Approved $104,898.09 voucher report and authorized payment warrant (yes, yes, absent)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Commissioner’s Office (yes, yes, absent)
• Entered executive session to discuss public employee employment (yes, yes, absent)
• Adjourned meeting at 12:07 p.m. (yes, yes, absent)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved the April 14 meeting minutes and travel expense requests. It authorized several contracts and personnel actions, accepted a board resignation and appointment, and approved a voucher payment of $461,762.41. All motions passed with votes from Commissioners Stahl and Douglas; Commissioner Coppeler was absent.

• Approved minutes of April 14, 2026 meeting (yes, yes, absent)
• Approved travel expense requests (yes, yes, absent)
• Authorized $15,350 contract with Miller Brothers Pipe Service for Bolander Road CR #59 project (yes, yes, absent)
• Authorized Addendum #1 with Amplex Electric for conduit/fiber at Harris Township Water Tower (yes, yes, absent)
• Approved Jenae Fisher pay supplement to $24.33 hourly rate (yes, yes, absent)
• Accepted Pam McKinley resignation and appointed Angie Rice to Board of Developmental Disabilities (yes, yes, absent)
• Approved voucher report totaling $461,762.41 for payment (yes, yes, absent)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations for Job and Family Services and OCTA (yes, yes, absent)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the April 9 minutes, travel expense requests, and the retirement of custodian William Paul Valdez. They appointed Jody Durivage to the Law Library Resource Board and awarded road treatment contracts to Erie Blacktop, Inc. ($317,880.90) and Unilliance, Inc. ($259,162.25). The board also approved a $22,900 senior tour contract, service agreements for Johnson Building Solutions, rescinded a juvenile court amendment, and authorized payment of a $527,833.90 voucher report.

• Approved April 9 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Accepted retirement of custodian William Paul Valdez (3-0)
• Appointed Jody Durivage to Law Library Resource Board (3-0)
• Awarded $317,880.90 road contract to Erie Blacktop, Inc. (3-0)
• Awarded $259,162.25 road contract to Unilliance, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $22,900 senior tour contract with Great Day! Tours (3-0)
• Approved $527,833.90 voucher payment (3-0)

Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the April 7 meeting and hired Kay Evans as interim administrator at $54.81 per hour. It also approved a $16,725 contract for duct work, signed a juvenile court grant amendment, adopted a revised emergency operations plan, and entered a joint pavement‑marking agreement with Lucas County. Additionally, the voucher report for $311,114.25 was approved and the CDBG public hearing was rescheduled.

• Approved minutes of April 7, 2026 (Stahl, Douglas, Coppeler yes)
• Authorized hiring of Kay Evans as Interim Administrator, $54.81/hr (Stahl, Douglas, Coppeler yes)
• Approved $16,725 contract with Warner Mechanical for duct work at Riverview Healthcare Campus (Stahl, Douglas, Coppeler yes)
• Authorized signing Amendment #1 to Juvenile Court grant agreement (Stahl, Douglas, Coppeler yes)
• Authorized signing revised Emergency Operations Plan (Stahl, Douglas, Coppeler yes)
• Authorized joint cooperation agreement with Lucas County for 2026 Pavement Marking Program, $38,000 (Stahl, Douglas, Coppeler yes)
• Approved Voucher Report $311,114.25 for payment (Stahl, Douglas, Coppeler yes)
• Cancelled CDBG Public Hearing #2 and rescheduled to May 21, 2026 (Stahl, Douglas, Coppeler yes)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved the April 2 meeting minutes and travel‑expense requests. They hired Eric Peterson as Maintenance II ($32.60/hr) and John Gale as a Laborer ($24.63/hr). The board authorized a HOME agreement with Joyce Muirhead for 159 Center Street, terminated custodian Christopher Colflesh, adopted Resolution No. 26‑07 for ODOT road‑salt contracts, and approved a voucher payment of $598,817.21. The meeting entered and exited executive session before adjourning at 11:16 a.m.

• Approved April 2, 2026 meeting minutes (3‑yes)
• Approved travel‑expense requests (3‑yes)
• Hired Eric Peterson, Maintenance II, $32.60/hr (3‑yes)
• Hired John Gale, Laborer, $24.63/hr (3‑yes)
• Authorized HOME agreement with Joyce Muirhead for 159 Center Street (3‑yes)
• Terminated custodian Christopher Colflesh effective April 6, 2026 (3‑yes)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26‑07 authorizing participation in ODOT road‑salt contracts (3‑yes)
• Approved voucher report totaling $598,817.21 for payment (3‑yes)

Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the March 31 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. They also approved several contracts and agreements, including a $375,934.90 bridge rehabilitation contract on Fostoria Road, a $25,000 amendment to the Danbury Township wastewater project, and a $73,768 HVAC upgrade for the Veterans Building. Additional actions included setting a bid opening date for the Danbury Township WWTP chemical feed improvements, adopting updated policies for the Community Housing Improvement Program, and signing a mortgage satisfaction for Donald Woyame.

• Approved March 31, 2026 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense reimbursements (3-0)
• Approved representation letter for Family & Children First audit (3-0)
• Set bid opening date for Danbury Township WWTP Chemical Feed Improvements Project (May 28, 2026) (3-0)
• Approved $375,934.90 Bridge Rehabilitation contract on Fostoria Road (3-0)
• Approved $25,000 amendment to A/E agreement for Danbury Township wastewater project (3-0)
• Approved $73,768 HVAC Metasys system upgrade for Veterans Building (3-0)
• Approved mortgage satisfaction for Donald Woyame, $44,800 (3-0)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved the March 24 meeting minutes, authorized travel expenses, and adopted several service contracts and personnel actions. They also approved Home assistance agreements for two private owners and a $94,769 facilities upgrade contract. The board voted 2-1 to approve a $975,000 purchase offer and sale agreement with the City of Port Clinton.

• Approved March 24 meeting minutes (2-1 yes, 1 abstain)
• Approved travel expense requests (unanimous yes)
• Approved Amendment #1 to Service Contract with C-1ST, LLC up to $40,000 (unanimous yes)
• Approved Purchase of Service Contract with All Star Transportation, LLC up to $150,000 (unanimous yes)
• Rescinded and corrected personnel action for Natasha Bor (unanimous yes)
• Approved Home Written Agreement with Evelyn Lattimore for 2140 S. Mud Creek Road (unanimous yes)
• Approved purchase offer and sale agreement with City of Port Clinton for $975,000 (2-1 yes, 1 no)
• Approved Johnson Controls N2 Controls upgrades and heat pump units contract totaling $94,769 (unanimous yes)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved the March 19 meeting minutes and travel expense requests. They adopted permanent assessment base changes for the Lenz Ditch with hearings set for May 14 and August 6, 2026. Several contracts and payments were authorized, including a $16,531 change order for the Workforce Hub, a $19,220 HVAC upgrade and a $45,754 PTAC repair at Riverview Healthcare Campus, and a $273,145.84 voucher payment. A $1,000 burial assistance for a veteran family was also approved.

• Approved March 19, 2026 minutes (2-0-1)
• Approved travel expense requests (2-0-1)
• Approved Lenz Ditch assessment base changes, hearings set (2-0-1)
• Authorized Change Order No. 5 with Telamon Construction, $16,531 (2-0-1)
• Authorized Johnson Controls HVAC proposal for Riverview, $19,220 (2-0-1)
• Authorized Telamon Construction PTAC repair proposal, $45,754 (2-0-1)
• Approved Veterans Service Commission burial assistance, $1,000 (2-0-1)
• Approved voucher report payment, $273,145.84 (2-0-1)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several contracts and expenditures, including an asphalt resurfacing contract for various township roads, a service‑contract amendment, a software license, a camera installation proposal, and a voucher payment. They also authorized fund transfers for Municipal Court and Job and Family Services and entered executive session to consider property matters. All motions passed with a 3‑yes vote.

• Approved $88,000 Amendment #3 service contract (3-0)
• Approved $483,756.50 asphalt resurfacing contract with Erie Blacktop, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $15,551.72 Civica annual license renewal (3-0)
• Approved $4,291.98 EPS camera proposal for courthouse stairwells (3-0)
• Approved $182,778.91 voucher report for payment (3-0)
• Approved travel‑expense reimbursements (3-0)
• Authorized fund transfers for Municipal Court and Job & Family Services (3-0)
• Entered executive session to consider property purchase/sale (3-0)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board approved the March 12 minutes, travel expense reimbursements, and several contracts and agreements, including an $80,000 amendment with Renhill HR, a sub‑grant with the Greater Ohio Workforce Board, a $1,186,876.45 road resurfacing contract with Kokosing Construction, and participation in a national opioid settlement. It also approved the retirement of Betsy Gordon, a $24,975 assistance‑program agreement, and a $380,182.84 voucher payment. All motions passed unanimously with yes votes from Commissioners Stahl, Douglas, and Coppeler.

• Approved minutes of March 12, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to Renhill HR contract, $80,000 (unanimous)
• Approved sub‑grant agreement with Greater Ohio Workforce Board (2026‑2028) (unanimous)
• Approved road resurfacing contract with Kokosing Construction Co., $1,186,876.45 (unanimous)
• Approved participation in national opioid settlement (unanimous)
• Approved retirement of Betsy Gordon, effective April 30, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved voucher report payment of $380,182.84 (unanimous)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved the March 10 meeting minutes, travel‑expense requests, an amendment to the PRC Model for Job and Family Services, and a $248,081.21 voucher payment. They entered executive session to consider property matters, returned to open session, and voted to reject the City of Port Clinton’s $1,100,000 counteroffer. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 10, 2026 meeting minutes (3-yes)
• Approved travel‑expense requests (3-yes)
• Amended PRC Model for Job and Family Services, effective retroactively to March 10, 2026 (3-yes)
• Approved $248,081.21 voucher report for payment and authorized warrant issuance (3-yes)
• Entered executive session at 10:10 a.m. to consider property purchase or sale (3-yes)
• Returned to open session at 10:26 a.m. (3-yes)
• Rejected $1,100,000 counteroffer from City of Port Clinton (3-yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:47 a.m. (3-yes)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved several contracts and expenditures, including a $375,934.90 bridge rehabilitation on Fostoria Road CR #2 over Crane Creek. They also approved travel expenses, a senior day luncheon rental, a child‑support services contract, engineering services for a cold‑storage building, and a marina feasibility study. The March 5 meeting minutes and multiple resignations were accepted, and the voucher report for $667,846.57 was authorized for payment.

• Approved Bridge Rehabilitation contract with R & I Construction for $375,934.90 (yes)
• Approved Camp Perry Conference Center rental for Senior Day Luncheon $925.00 (yes)
• Approved IV‑D service contract for child support enforcement $10,793.92 (yes)
• Approved engineering services for cold‑storage building $3,750.00 (yes)
• Approved Marina Feasibility Study cost $49,800, split $24,900 each with City of Port Clinton (yes)
• Approved Voucher Report total $667,846.57 for payment (yes)
• Accepted resignation of Julia Schwertner, Full‑Time Coroner Investigator effective March 20, 2026 (yes)
• Accepted retirement of Janet Goldring‑Reed, Port Clinton Senior Center Assistant effective March 31, 2026 (yes)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the March 3 meeting, travel expense requests, and a voucher report totaling $451,083.18 for payment. They also authorized fund transfers for Juvenile Court and Adult Probation and accepted the January 2026 monthly financial reports. All motions passed with two affirmative votes and one absence.

• Approved March 3 minutes (2-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (2-0)
• Approved $451,083.18 voucher payment (2-0)
• Authorized transfers for Juvenile Court and Adult Probation (2-0)
• Accepted January 2026 monthly financial reports (2-0)

Commissioners

Commissioners

The board approved the February 20, 24, and 25 voucher report totaling $1,225,037.43 and authorized the auditor to issue the payment warrant. It also approved several contracts, personnel actions, and appropriations, all by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes of Feb 19, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
• Approved $185,240 A/E contract for Pump Station 450 replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Home Rehabilitation Assistance for 232 E. 6th St, Port Clinton (unanimous)
• Approved $1,225,037.43 voucher payments and warrant issuance (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Ashton Schroeder to Maintenance II at $25.80/hr (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 26-06 to partner with City of Port Clinton for CHIP funds (unanimous)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Juvenile Court (unanimous)

Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the February 17 minutes, travel expense reimbursements, and DOJ Federal Equitable Sharing Agreements for the prosecutor’s and sheriff’s offices. They adopted Resolution No. 26-05 to seek up to $700,000 from the Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program, approved a $361,423.17 voucher report, and authorized clerk‑of‑courts transfers. The board entered executive session at 10:19 a.m., returned to open session at 11:32 a.m., and adjourned the meeting.

• Approved February 17 minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Authorized signing DOJ Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement for Prosecuting Attorney (3-0)
• Authorized signing DOJ Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement for Sheriff’s Office (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 26-05 to apply for up to $700,000 housing program funds (3-0)
• Approved Voucher Report $361,423.17 for payment (3-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Clerk of Courts (3-0)
• Entered executive session at 10:19 a.m., returned to open session at 11:32 a.m. (3-0)

Commissioners

Commissioners approved several contracts and administrative actions. They authorized two asphalt resurfacing contracts—$483,756.50 to Erie Blacktop, Inc. and $1,186,876.45 to Kokosing Construction—totaling $1.67 million. They also approved a $975,000 purchase agreement with the City of Port Clinton, a management services agreement with Mission Management Services, and other routine items such as travel expenses and voucher payments.

• Approved minutes of Feb 12, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Authorized signing of management services agreement with Mission Management Services, LLC (3-0)
• Approved purchase offer and sale agreement with City of Port Clinton for $975,000 (2-1)
• Authorized termination of easement for Ralph J. Pierson and Donna J. Pierson (3-0)
• Awarded $483,756.50 asphalt resurfacing contract to Erie Blacktop, Inc. (3-0)
• Awarded $1,186,876.45 asphalt resurfacing contract to Kokosing Construction (3-0)
• Approved voucher report of $10,823.68 for payment (3-0)

Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the February 10 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. They signed an $80,000 amendment to the Job and Family Services contract and hired a full‑time custodian at $16.00 per hour. The $317,206.55 voucher report was approved for payment, and transfers requested by Municipal Court were authorized.

• Approved February 10 minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Authorized signing Amendment #2 ($80,000) for Job and Family Services contract (3-0)
• Authorized hiring of Christopher James Colflesh, custodian, $16.00/hr (3-0)
• Approved voucher report $317,206.55 for payment (3-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Municipal Court (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss public employee employment (3-0)
• Returned to open session and adjourned the meeting (3-0)

Commissioners

The board approved the February voucher report totaling $1,360,463.45 for payment. It also approved several contracts and personnel actions, including a $12,000 hazard‑mitigation consulting agreement, a $421,838.76 excavation contract, a $13,792.55 change‑order reduction, and the hiring of a residential building official at $83,200 per year. The board set the date for the CDBG FY26 public hearing and adopted a water‑assessment resolution. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved $1,360,463.45 voucher report for payment (unanimous)
• Approved $12,000 hazard mitigation consulting contract (unanimous)
• Approved hiring of Residential Building Official at $83,200 salary (unanimous)
• Approved $13,792.55 change order reduction for Rocky Ridge Road Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved $421,838.76 contract with E. Brown Excavating for Mehlow Ditch Drainage Improvement (unanimous)
• Approved promotion of Kory Conrad to Water Operator II at $28.04/hr (unanimous)
• Set March 3, 2026 public hearing for CDBG FY26 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution amending water‑assessment certification (unanimous)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved the February 3 meeting minutes and entered an executive session to discuss public employee employment. They approved travel expense requests, a $22,557.66 change order for the Langram Road CR #163 rehabilitation project (new total $182,293.35), and a revision to Amendment #1 of the Ohio Department of Children and Youth Services Grant. Additional approvals included a temporary liquor permit for the Ottawa County Agriculture Society, voucher payments of $630,760.21, and transfers requested by Senior Resources and the Sheriff’s Office. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved February 3 minutes (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to discuss public employee employment (unanimous)
• Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
• Authorized $22,557.66 change order for Langram Road CR #163 rehab (new total $182,293.35) (unanimous)
• Revised Amendment #1 to Ohio Department of Children and Youth Services Grant (unanimous)
• Approved temporary liquor permit for Ottawa County Agriculture Society (Mar 21‑22, 2026) (unanimous)
• Approved voucher payments totaling $630,760.21 (unanimous)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations for Senior Resources and the Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)

Commissioners

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved all motions presented, each with a unanimous 3‑yes vote. Key actions included authorizing contracts for waste disposal, grant amendment, and HVAC services, as well as appointing a transit board member and approving travel expenses. The board also approved the minutes from the previous meeting and a voucher payment of $36,730.22.

• Approved minutes of Jan 29, 2026 meeting (3-0)
• Approved travel expenses request (3-0)
• Authorized signing of contract with Midwest Compost, Inc. for Portage/Catawba Island Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludge Disposal Project (3-0)
• Authorized signing of Amendment #1 to Ohio Dept. of Children and Youth Services Grant (3-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Clark Schaefer Hackett for accounting services ($1,000/month) (3-0)
• Approved engagement letter with Clark Schaefer Hackett for QuickBooks Online setup ($4,500) (3-0)
• Authorized HVAC Metasys system software service agreement with Johnson Building Solutions, LLC ($8,520) (3-0)
• Appointed Michelle Veliz to Ottawa County Transit Board (2026‑2028) (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved the Ottawa County Voucher Report for $1,874,795.64 and authorized payment. It also approved several service agreements, including a $124,559.68 IT cluster contract and a $7,200 curriculum contract. The commissioners appointed eight members to the Senior Advisory Board for a two‑year term and adopted a resolution supporting a state land‑use planning grant application.

• Approved $1,874,795.64 voucher report for payment (3-0)
• Approved $124,559.68 IT cluster agreement with Total Communications (3-0)
• Approved $7,200 service agreement with Mindy Koskela Counseling (3-0)
• Approved Maintenance Services agreement with Board of Developmental Disabilities (3-0)
• Approved Custodial, IT and HR Services agreements with Board of Health (3-0)
• Appointed eight members to Senior Advisory Board for 2026‑2028 term (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution #26-03 supporting Ohio Dept. of Agriculture land‑use planning grant (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the January 27, 2026 meeting (3-0)

Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the award of the low bid to E Brown Excavating LLC for the Mehlow Ditch Drainage Improvement Project at $421,836.76. They also approved a $250,000 amendment to the Skills Academy Vendor Contract, hired a full‑time custodian at $16 per hour, and authorized a $5,000‑per‑month professional services agreement with M. Todd Bergdoll. All motions passed with a 3‑yes vote.

• Approved $421,836.76 contract for Mehlow Ditch Drainage Improvement (3‑yes)
• Approved amendment to Skills Academy Vendor Contract increasing total to $250,000 (3‑yes)
• Approved professional services agreement with M. Todd Bergdoll at $5,000 per month (3‑yes)
• Approved hiring of Leslie Martens as full‑time custodian at $16 per hour (3‑yes)
• Approved travel expense reimbursement request (3‑yes)
• Approved voucher report payment of $9,706.71 (3‑yes)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Common Pleas Court (3‑yes)
• Adjourned meeting (2‑yes, 1‑absent)

Commissioners

The board approved the minutes from the January 15 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. Commissioners appointed Richard Biro to the Erie‑Ottawa International Airport Authority for a three‑year term. The $8,551.18 voucher report was approved for payment and the Auditor’s Office was authorized to make requested fund transfers and appropriations. The meeting was adjourned at 2:01 p.m.

• Approved January 15 minutes (3‑yes)
• Approved travel expense requests (3‑yes)
• Appointed Richard Biro to Erie‑Ottawa International Airport Authority (3‑yes)
• Approved voucher report $8,551.18 for payment (3‑yes)
• Authorized fund transfers and appropriations as requested by Auditor’s Office (3‑yes)
• Approved Investment Committee minutes from October 21 2025 (3‑yes)
• Set next Investment Committee meeting for April 16 2026 (3‑yes)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:01 p.m. (2‑yes, 1‑absent)

Commissioners

Commissioners

The board approved the January 8 meeting minutes and travel expense requests. It authorized several contracts, including an $8,863.20 Cohesity agreement, a $700 consulting agreement for Family & Children First, an amendment to the electric service for the Veterans Services Building, a $456,300 waste‑treatment contract, and the hiring of a part‑time Coroner Investigator. The voucher report totaling $775,472.62 was approved for payment, and multiple bid opening dates for road projects were set.

• Approved January 8, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous yes)
• Approved travel expense requests (unanimous yes)
• Authorized Cohesity product agreement for $8,863.20 (unanimous yes)
• Authorized Family & Children First consulting agreement for $700 (unanimous yes)
• Authorized electric service amendment for Veterans Services Building (unanimous yes)
• Approved hiring of Cole Beck as Part‑Time Coroner Investigator at $20/hr (unanimous yes)
• Awarded Midwest Compost contract for $456,300.00 (unanimous yes)
• Approved voucher report totaling $775,472.62 for payment (unanimous yes)

Commissioners

The board approved travel‑expense reimbursements and a $40,743.60 Pure Storage contract with Total Communications. It authorized $252,726.98 for 2026 and $260,308.79 for 2027 to fund the Emergency Management Agency, and set a $600 per month salary for the VFW veterans‑service representative. Several appointments to regional boards and committees were also confirmed, and a $195,714.30 voucher report was approved for payment.

• Approved travel‑expense reimbursements (unanimous)
• Authorized $40,743.60 Pure Storage agreement with Total Communications (unanimous)
• Authorized $252,726.98 (2026) and $260,308.79 (2027) funding to Emergency Management Agency (unanimous)
• Approved $191,351.93 award to Prosecutor for Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Team services (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark W. Stahl as TMACOG General Assembly representative and alternate (unanimous)
• Appointed Garrett R. Lawson to Ottawa County Board of Developmental Disabilities (unanimous)
• Set VFW veterans‑service representative salary at $600 per month (unanimous)
• Approved $195,714.30 voucher report for payment (unanimous)

Commissioners

The commissioners approved the minutes from the December 30, 2026 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. They awarded the 800 MHz P‑25 Radio Communications System contract to Cleveland Communications, Inc. for $119,599.96 and adopted a temporary 50 % reduction in legal vehicle load limits on county roads effective February 1, 2026. Additional approvals included senior‑services vouchers, a $699,704.21 voucher payment, and the appointment of Mark W. Stahl as board president for 2026.

• Approved December 30, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
• Awarded $119,599.96 contract to Cleveland Communications for radio communications system (unanimous)
• Reduced maximum legal vehicle load limit up to 50% on county roads effective Feb 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Authorized Pet Pay Program MOU with Owen’s Ark Veterinary Clinic, $200 per voucher (unanimous)
• Authorized Tax Preparation Program MOU with Port Clinton Liberty Tax Service, up to $100 per return (unanimous)
• Approved voucher report payment of $699,704.21 (unanimous)
• Appointed Mark W. Stahl as President of the Board for 2026 (unanimous)