Ottawa County public meetings in 2022

Commissioners

The Board approved the annexation of 2.97 acres in Harris Township to the Village of Elmore. They also authorized a reduction of up to 50% of the maximum legal vehicle load limit on county roads during freezing and thawing periods. Other actions included hiring a part-time Coroner Investigator and approving employee bonuses.

• Approved Resolution No. 22-74 to annex 2.97 acres in Harris Township to Village of Elmore (3-0)
• Approved reduction of up to 50% of maximum legal vehicle load limit on county roads effective Feb 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Authorized hiring Justin Wallace as part-time Coroner Investigator at $20.00-$22.00 per hour (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-75 to grant one-time bonuses to eligible employees (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to D & D Rides contract for transportation assistance, not to exceed $30,000.00 (3-0)
• Authorized Amendment #2 to CCMEP sub-grant agreement with Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (3-0)
• Authorized signing of 2022 county highway system mileage certification of 159.887 miles (3-0)
• Approved requests for travel expenses and departmental transfers and appropriations (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved the 2023 Annual Appropriations Resolution totaling $118,194,773. They also authorized cost-of-living increases for non-union general fund employees and set bid dates for several road and bridge projects.

• Adopted Annual Appropriations Resolution No. 22-73 for $118,194,773 (3-0)
• Authorized 3.75% or $1.00/hour cost of living increase for non-union general fund employees (3-0)
• Approved $200,632.44 funding award for Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio (3-0)
• Authorized $6,764 HVAC Metasys software service agreement with Johnson Controls (3-0)
• Approved agreement between Teamsters Union Local 20 and Maintenance Department (3-0)
• Authorized hiring of Kolten Henry as part-time Coroner Investigator at $20.00/hour (3-0)
• Set bid opening dates for five road and bridge projects in January and February 2023 (3-0)
• Adopted one-time conversion to cash policy for sick, vacation, and compensatory time (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board authorized a law enforcement services agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Put-In-Bay Township. Other actions included awarding a ditch maintenance contract and approving various administrative agreements and payments.

• Authorized law enforcement services agreement for Put-In-Bay Township (3-0)
• Awarded Winter Ditch Maintenance Project bid to D2 Excavating for $105,293.90 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-70 accepting changes to Lohrbach Ditch (3-0)
• Approved $400,100.52 in voucher reports dated December 16 and 19, 2022 (3-0)
• Authorized Change Order No. 2 for Bury Billman Ditch Maintenance Project, decreasing price by $2,371.22 (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Teamsters Union Local 20 and AFSCME regarding vacation hour usage (3-0)
• Authorized MOU with OCTA for vehicle maintenance at $59 per hour (3-0)
• Approved Amendment #1 to the Sub-Grant Agreement for Family and Children First Council (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board authorized an agreement for juvenile detention services with Erie County for 2023. They approved two change orders for township road resurfacing and treatment projects. Additionally, the Board approved over $822,000 in voucher payments and various budget transfers.

• Approved agreement with Erie County Common Pleas Court for 4 juvenile bed spaces at $70.00 per day (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 2022 Asphalt Concrete Resurfacing, decreasing price by $14,074.86 to $143,073.54 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for 2022 Bituminous and Chip Seal Surface Treatment, increasing price by $2,237.37 to $554,078.18 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved December 14, 2022 Voucher Report for $822,431.23 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved transfers and appropriations for Clerk of Courts, Prosecutor, Soil & Water Conservation, and Sanitary Engineering (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved minutes of the December 13, 2022 meeting (2-0, 1 absent)

Commissioners

The Board adopted Resolution No. 22-69 to designate restricted areas for wind and solar facilities per Senate Bill 52. The Board also approved several service contracts, a grant for the Regional Task Force, and personnel actions.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-69 designating restricted areas for wind and solar facilities (2-0)
• Approved $432,420.00 contract with Midwest Compost, Inc. for wastewater sludge removal (2-0)
• Approved $114,144.00 grant agreement with Office of Criminal Justice Services for Recovery Ohio (2-0)
• Approved senior transportation contract with OCTA not to exceed $65,000.00 (2-0)
• Approved $490 per month lease with Joyful Connections at Riverview School Building (2-0)
• Approved $495,549.70 in voucher reports for payment (2-0)
• Re-appointed Bruce Card to Ottawa Regional Planning Commission and amended Bryan Baugh's term (2-0)
• Approved promotion of Sarah DeBruyne to Social Service Worker 3 (2-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved a fully updated Personnel Policy Manual effective January 1, 2023. The Commissioners also authorized over $773,000 in voucher payments and approved several personnel changes and hires.

• Adopted revised Personnel Policy Manual effective Jan 1, 2023 (3-0)
• Approved voucher report totaling $773,344.39 (3-0)
• Authorized hiring of Andrew J. Whitaker as Seasonal Engineer in Training at $24.00/hour (3-0)
• Authorized reclassification of Rachel Babione to Building Inspection Office Manager at $18.00/hour (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Senior Resources employee Richard Ohm (3-0)
• Approved resignations of Shannon Lajti and April Guerra from Job & Family Services (3-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations for Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Sanitary Engineering, and Probate Court (3-0)
• Approved December 1, 2022 meeting minutes and travel expense requests (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved two office leases in Oak Harbor and a $2,000 contribution to the Family and Children First Council. They also authorized contract price decreases for road striping and ditch maintenance and scheduled a discussion for a 2.97-acre annexation in Harris Township.

• Approved 5-year lease with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for 240 W. Lake Street (3-0)
• Approved lease with Ottawa County Improvement Corporation for 8043 W SR 163 (3-0)
• Approved $2,000 contribution to Ottawa County Family and Children First Council (3-0)
• Approved MOU with Teamsters Union Local 20 regarding Riverview Healthcare Campus wages (3-0)
• Approved $6,836 decrease for Griffin Pavement Striping contract (3-0)
• Approved $5,250 decrease for Unilliance, Inc. Bury Billman Ditch project (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-68 to schedule discussion for 2.97-acre annexation to Village of Elmore (3-0)
• Approved $282,581.11 in voucher payments dated November 30, 2022 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board conducted budget hearings for the IT Department and the Clerk of Courts. The Board entered and exited an executive session to discuss employee compensation.

• Entered executive session to discuss employee compensation (3-0)
• Returned to open session from executive session (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved a grant application for a feasibility study on a regional mental health corrections facility serving Ottawa, Sandusky, and Seneca Counties. Other actions included approving a $182,100 contract decrease for pump station improvements and authorizing nearly $600,000 in voucher payments.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-66 to apply for a grant for a regional mental health corrections facility feasibility study (3-0)
• Approved Final Change Order No. 2 for Mosser Construction Company, decreasing Danbury Township Pump Stations project cost by $182,100 (3-0)
• Approved Ottawa County Voucher Report for $596,176.28 (3-0)
• Authorized Family and Children First Council to lease a copier for $82.58 per month for 63 months (3-0)
• Requested County Auditor establish 'OCSO Put-In-Bay Township' fund for Sheriff’s Office (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-67 amending water assessments of the Regional Water System (3-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations for Job & Family Services, Common Pleas Court, and Auditor’s Office (2-0, Stahl absent)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners conducted a series of budget hearings for various county entities. The minutes record the schedule of these hearings but do not list specific decisions, votes, or approved amounts.

Commissioners

The Board approved a $1.00 monthly rate increase for the Portage/Catawba Island Township Sewer Sub-District and a 4.348% increase for public water supply rates. Other actions included approving a $464,445 grant for the Emergency Management Agency and increasing nursing home room rates. The Board also scheduled hearings for three ditch assessment changes.

• Increased Portage/Catawba Island Township sewer rate from $37 to $38 per EDU (3-0)
• Increased public water supply monthly user minimums and rate schedule by 4.348% (3-0)
• Approved $464,445 grant agreement with Energy Harbor Nuclear Corp for Emergency Management Agency (3-0)
• Approved Independent Living Units room rates: Studio $1,450 and 1 Bedroom $1,850 (3-0)
• Approved $1,450 per autopsy agreement with Lucas County Coroner (3-0)
• Approved $3,943 contract amendment for Poggemeyer Design Group (3-0)
• Approved $244,030.07 in voucher reports (3-0)
• Set Dec 20, 2022 hearing dates for Salem-Carroll Road, Lohrbach, and LaCarpe (Gaeth) ditch assessments (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners conducted budget hearings for the Prosecuting Attorney, Board of Elections, Emergency Management Agency, and Auditor. The minutes do not record any specific decisions, votes, or funding approvals resulting from these hearings.

Commissioners

The Board of Ottawa County Commissioners held several 2023 budget hearings. The Board approved the authorization for the Board president to sign pre-award grant forms for the American Rescue Act Plan Funding grant for the Common Pleas Court.

• Authorized Board president to sign $202,000 American Rescue Act Plan Funding grant forms for Common Pleas Court (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved over $935,000 in voucher payments and authorized a contract increase for road repairs. They also signed a five-year memorandum of understanding regarding the Portage River Water Trail.

• Approved minutes of November 10, 2022 meeting (2-1)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Erie Blacktop, Inc. increasing contract by $1,552.08 (3-0)
• Authorized MOU between Portage River Water Trail Partners and Park District of Ottawa County (3-0)
• Approved Voucher Report for Nov 10, 14, & 16 totaling $935,665.68 (3-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations for Municipal Court and Common Pleas Court (3-0)
• Entered executive session to discuss employee compensation and collective bargaining (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board approved a $18,275.69 increase for the Fostoria Road Rehabilitation Project and authorized contracts for child support and protective services. They also adopted resolutions regarding water and sewer assessments and approved $276,756.64 in voucher payments.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Fostoria Road Rehabilitation Project for $18,275.69 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized $69,504.68 IV-D Contract for child support enforcement (2-0, 1 absent)
• Authorized legal representation for child and adult protective services at an estimated $70,000.00 (2-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-62 for South Bass Island Waterline Improvements assessments (2-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-63 for Regional Water System assessments (2-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-64 for State Road Sanitary Sewer Improvements assessments (2-0, 1 absent)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-65 to transfer funds from Law Library Resources Board to General Fund (2-0, 1 absent)
• Approved November 9, 2022 Voucher Report for $276,756.64 (2-0, 1 absent)

Commissioners

The Board approved several infrastructure contracts, including the demolition of Carroll Township School. They also authorized new hires, updated nursing home room rates, and approved over $1.2 million in voucher payments.

• Awarded Carroll Township School demolition bid to A.J. Riley for $118,500
• Awarded Carroll Township School asbestos abatement bid to Midwest Environmental, Inc. for $9,800
• Approved room rate increases for nursing home and assisted living effective Feb 1, 2023
• Approved $1,267,888.18 in voucher reports for payment
• Authorized hiring of Stacy Drake as part-time Coroner Investigator at $22.00/hour
• Authorized hiring of Joshua Hobbs as Laborer at $15.01/hour
• Approved change orders for flood hazard mitigation at 328 N. Miami Beach Road totaling $26,173
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-61 to certify unpaid sewer and water charges for property tax lists

Commissioners

The Board approved the annexation of 1.7239 acres to the Village of Put-in-Bay and authorized a contract increase for a secondary feed loop project. They also appointed three members to the Flood Plain Variance Board and approved over $66,000 in voucher payments.

• Approved minutes of October 27, 2022 meeting (2-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (2-0)
• Appointed Todd Bickley, Paul Druckenmiller, and Daniel Toris to Flood Plain Variance Board for five-year terms (2-0)
• Authorized sublease for Family and Children First Council at 8200 W. State Route 163 for $40.85 per month (2-0)
• Approved October 28, 2022 Voucher Report totaling $66,131.13 (2-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations for Clerk of Courts – Title and Sanitary Engineering (2-0)
• Approved $24,000 contract amendment with Poggemeyer Design Group, Inc. for Secondary Feed Loop (2-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-60 granting annexation of 1.7239 acres to Village of Put-in-Bay (2-0)

Commissioners

The Board adopted an emergency resolution to procure components for high service pump #2 at the Ottawa County Regional Water Treatment plant following motor and drive failures. Other actions included approving a voucher report for $128,932.96 and certifying unpaid sewer and water charges for the tax list.

• Adopted Emergency Resolution No. 22-59 for water pump #2 components (3-0)
• Approved Ottawa County Voucher Report for $128,932.96 (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-58 certifying unpaid sewer and water charges for tax list (3-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by the Treasurer (3-0)
• Approved requests for travel expenses (3-0)
• Approved minutes of the October 25, 2022 meeting (3-0)

Commissioners

The Board adopted Resolution No. 22-57 to establish regulations for special flood hazard areas. They also approved over $751,000 in voucher payments and funding for 2023 domestic violence victims. Personnel changes including one resignation and one retirement were accepted.

• Adopted Resolution No. 22-57 regarding special flood hazard regulations (3-0)
• Adopted Resolution No. 22-56 funding victims of domestic violence for 2023 (3-0)
• Approved $751,100.44 in voucher reports dated October 20 & 24, 2022 (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Patcia Lanchman effective November 18, 2022 (3-0)
• Accepted retirement of Deborah Barnes effective November 30, 2022 (3-0)
• Authorized transfers and appropriations for Commissioners Office and Soil & Water Conservation District (3-0)
• Approved October 20, 2022 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved travel expense requests (3-0)