Ottawa County public meetings in 2025
72 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The board unanimously approved a $126,740,562.31 appropriation for 2026 operating, capital and debt payments, and authorized several contracts and funding awards. It also approved a 129.392‑acre annexation to the Village of Genoa, set new pay rates, and enacted a 3% cost‑of‑living increase for non‑union employees.
- Approved $126,740,562.31 2026 budget appropriation (3-0)
- Approved annexation of 129.392 acres to Genoa (3-0)
- Approved $195,414.06 senior resources funding award (3-0)
- Approved $14,322.00 addendum to Community Based Corrections grant (3-0)
- Approved Teamsters Union Local 20 contract (2026‑2028) (3-0)
- Approved 3% cost‑of‑living increase for non‑union employees (3-0)
- Set appointed counsel rate to $75.00 per hour (3-0)
- Approved voucher payment of $48,148.35 (3-0)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved a series of motions, all passing unanimously. Items included personnel resignations, multiple contracts and memoranda of understanding, the adoption of the County Computer and Cyber Security Policy, and approval of financial vouchers and appropriations. No motions were denied or tabled.
- Approved minutes of the December 18, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Marco Garcia, Custodial Department, effective Jan 2 2026 (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of contract with Bonded Chemicals, Inc. for Liquid Blended Phosphate at $9.633 per gallon (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of Ohio Emergency Management Agency Cybersecurity Grant Agreement – $17,600 federal award, $4,400 local match (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑55 approving the Ottawa County Computer and Cyber Security Policy (unanimous)
- Approved voucher report totaling $468,883.73 for payment (unanimous)
- Set bid opening date of Jan 13 2026 for the Mehlow Ditch Project (unanimous)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by multiple county offices (unanimous)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the December 16 minutes, travel expense requests, a lease with Riverview Industries, a new social service worker hire, a voucher payment of $166,271.17, authority to sign public right‑of‑way permits, and transfers requested by Juvenile Court and Riverview. They also entered executive session to discuss a public employee discipline matter.
- Approved December 16 minutes (2 yes, 1 abstain)
- Approved travel expense requests (3 yes)
- Authorized lease with Riverview Industries ($1/yr, 2026‑2028) (3 yes)
- Approved hire of Jenae Fisher as Social Service Worker 2 (3 yes)
- Approved voucher report $166,271.17 for payment (3 yes)
- Authorized president to sign Public Right of Way permits (3 yes)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Juvenile Court and Riverview (3 yes)
- Entered executive session to discuss public employee discipline (3 yes)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board approved travel expense reimbursements and authorized a Provider Agreement between Blue Cross and Blue Shield and Senior Resources. It also approved a $748.65 change order for the Church Road CR#137 rehabilitation project, entered two pet‑wellness MOUs, rescinded a bid for liquid blended phosphate, adopted a resolution allowing the County Engineer to use force accounts, and approved a voucher report totaling $484,597.37 for payment.
- Approved minutes of Dec 11, 2025 meeting (2-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (2-0)
- Authorized docusign of Provider Agreement with Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Senior Resources (2-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 for Church Road CR#137 rehab, increasing contract to $978,619.25 (2-0)
- Authorized MOU with Harborview Animal Hospital for $200 pet‑pay vouchers (2-0)
- Authorized MOU with Oak Harbor Veterinary Clinic for $200 pet‑pay vouchers (2-0)
- Rescinded lowest bid for Liquid Blended Phosphate from Chemrite, Inc. (2-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑54 authorizing County Engineer to use force accounts (2-0)
Commissioners
The board unanimously approved the meeting minutes, travel‑expense reimbursement, a $95,078.15 change order for the Regional Water Secondary Feed Loop, a personal‑care services agreement at $27 per hour, Resolution 25‑53 merging Huron County into the regional mental‑health board, and a $360,226.04 voucher payment. They also unanimously rejected proposed changes to the Seneca County solid‑waste district memorandum. Additional unanimous actions authorized property‑related executive session and routine transfers.
- Approved December 9 minutes (3‑yes)
- Approved travel‑expense requests (3‑yes)
- Rejected Seneca County solid‑waste district MOU changes (3‑no)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 for Underground Utilities, Inc., increasing contract to $5,654,180.65 (3‑yes)
- Approved Personal Care Assistance Provider Agreement at $27.00 per hour (3‑yes)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑53 accepting Huron County merger into regional mental‑health board (3‑yes)
- Approved Voucher Report $360,226.04 for payment (3‑yes)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Sanitary Engineer Department (3‑yes)
Commissioners
The board approved the December 2 meeting minutes, travel expense reimbursements, and authorized two change orders increasing project costs. They approved a voucher report for $1,425,156.54 and authorized transfers requested by the Prosecutor’s Office. The joint board closed the hearing and accepted changes to the permanent assessment base for the Woodrick Joint County Ditch.
- Approved Dec 2, 2025 minutes (2 yes, 1 abstain)
- Approved travel expense requests (3 yes)
- Authorized Change Order No.4 with Telamon Construction, increase $50,413 (3 yes)
- Authorized Change Order No.2 with JB Roofing, increase $102,227 (3 yes)
- Approved voucher report $1,425,156.54 for payment (3 yes)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Prosecutor’s Office (3 yes)
- Closed hearing for Woodrick Joint County Ditch base alteration (6 yes)
- Accepted changes to Permanent Assessment Base for Woodrick Joint County Ditch (6 yes)
Commissioners
The board approved a Memorandum of Understanding for the Ottawa‑Sandusky‑Seneca joint solid waste district. It also authorized multiple contract amendments and new agreements covering youth services, road striping, curb‑ramp improvements, rental assistance, senior transportation, and a voucher payment. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
- Approved MOU between Ottawa, Sandusky and Seneca Counties for joint solid waste district (3‑0)
- Authorized signing Amendment #1 to Ohio Dept. of Youth Services Grant (2‑0‑1 absent)
- Authorized Change Order No.1 with Griffin Pavement Striping, decreasing $9,487.60, new contract $269,087.35 (2‑0‑1 absent)
- Authorized Change Order No.1 with RMH Concrete for CDBG Port Clinton curb‑ramp improvements, adding $22,692.27, total $111,645.55 (2‑0‑1 absent)
- Authorized Home Written Agreement for Tenant Based Rental Assistance at 159 Center St., Oak Harbor (2‑0‑1 absent)
- Authorized senior transportation services contract with OCTA, up to $60,000 (2‑0‑1 absent)
- Approved Voucher Report for $1,200 payment (2‑0‑1 absent)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations as requested by the Commissioner’s Office (2‑0‑1 absent)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of actions, including the meeting minutes, travel expense reimbursements, road maintenance designation, multiple contracts and leases, appointments to the regional planning commission, and a $1.00 sewer rate increase for the Portage/Catawba Island Township sub‑district. They also adopted a comprehensive economic development strategy for the Lake Erie West Region and authorized fund transfers and voucher payments.
- Approved minutes of Nov 20, 2025 meeting (2-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (2-0)
- Accepted Lighthouse Oval phases 2‑3 as Danbury Township Road #1261 (2-0)
- Authorized addendum between Blue Cross & Blue Shield and Senior Resources (2-0)
- Appointed Craig Ward to Ottawa Regional Planning Commission (2-0)
- Approved change order #4 for Church Road CR‑137 ($17,986.46 increase, total $996,605.71) (2-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑50 approving Lake Erie West Region 2026‑2030 Economic Development Strategy (2-0)
- Amended sewer rate to $42.00 per EDU for Portage/Catawba Island Township (2-0)
Commissioners
The board unanimously approved several items, including the November 18 meeting minutes, travel expense reimbursements, and appointments to the Building Standards Board and Erie‑Ottawa Airport Authority. It also authorized agreements for vehicle maintenance with OCTA, courthouse window replacements, an emergency water service contract with Marblehead, and approved a $1,178,286.78 voucher payment. Additionally, the board accepted the clerk’s retirement and authorized requested transfers and appropriations.
- Approved November 18 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
- Appointed Corey Sorgen to Board of Building Standards (unanimous)
- Authorized OCTA vehicle‑maintenance MOU at $65 per hour (unanimous)
- Authorized courthouse window replacement agreement with Capitol Aluminum & Glass (unanimous)
- Appointed Thomas Reed to Erie‑Ottawa International Airport Authority (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑49 for emergency interim water service agreement with Marblehead (unanimous)
- Approved voucher report of $1,178,286.78 for payment (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board unanimously approved the November 14‑17 voucher report for $843,735.81 and authorized several contracts and agreements, including a $75,000 grant for a subsidence study, chemical supply contracts, and a personal care services agreement. The board also adopted resolutions for domestic‑violence funding and water‑system assessments. All motions passed with a 3‑yes vote.
- Approved $843,735.81 voucher payment (3-0)
- Approved $75,000 grant agreement for subsidence study under CPG funds (3-0)
- Approved chemical supply contracts for Calcium Nitrate, Fluoride, Alum, etc. (3-0)
- Approved Personal Care Assistance Program Provider Agreement with ABODE Health Care Services ($40/hr) (3-0)
- Approved hiring of Megan Wonderly as Fiscal Clerk for Senior Resources ($20/hr) (3-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 with Erie Blacktop, Inc. for Langram Road CR #163 project (3-0)
- Approved satisfaction of mortgage for Pamela S. Gross and Herbert H. Gross, Jr. ($45,965) (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑43 funding victims of domestic violence (3-0)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved several routine actions, including the minutes from the November 6 meeting and travel expense reimbursements. They authorized personnel moves, a road safety measure, a water project payment, and set a bid opening date for sludge hauling. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes of Nov 6, 2025 meeting (3-0)
- Approved travel expense reimbursements (3-0)
- Authorized hiring of Marco Garcia as custodian at $16.00/hr (3-0)
- Authorized reduction of load limit on Trowbridge Road (TR-67) over Turtle Creek (3-0)
- Authorized payment to Ohio Water Development Authority for County and Marblehead Regionalization project (3-0)
- Approved promotion of Mark Burkholder to Water Assistant Superintendent (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Thomas Kowalczk (3-0)
- Set bid opening date Dec 11, 2025 for P/CI WWTP Sludge Hauling (3-0)
Commissioners
The board approved the November 4, 2025 meeting minutes and travel expense requests. They accepted the resignation of Carl Sorgen from the Board of Building Standards and appointed Christopher Enoch as Clerk of Courts. The commissioners also approved several financial actions, including a $20,000 grant to Joyful Connections, a $35,000 legal‑services engagement, a $407,355.76 voucher payment, and transfers requested by the Juvenile Court, Prosecutor’s Office, and Commissioner’s Office.
- Approved minutes of November 4, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Carl Sorgen from Board of Building Standards (3-0)
- Authorized Joyful Connections agreement, up to $20,000 total (3-0)
- Approved Frost Brown Todd LLP legal services engagement, up to $35,000 (3-0)
- Appointed Christopher Enoch as Clerk of Courts effective Nov 10, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved voucher report totaling $407,355.76 for payment (3-0)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Juvenile Court, Prosecutor’s Office, and Commissioner’s Office (3-0)
Commissioners
The board approved the minutes from the Oct. 30 meeting and accepted Mike Drusbacky's resignation effective Dec. 31. It authorized several contracts and agreements, including a $15,397 change order with JB Roofing and a response agreement with Davis‑Besse Nuclear Power Station. The commissioners also approved a $193,129.57 voucher payment and authorized transfers for the Parks District, Prosecutor’s Office and Riverview, and entered then exited an executive session on employee matters.
- Approved Oct. 30, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Mike Drusbacky effective Dec. 31, 2025 (unanimous)
- Authorized County Administrator to sign Change Order No. 1 with JB Roofing, adding $15,397 (new contract $269,365) (unanimous)
- Authorized letter of agreement with Davis‑Besse Nuclear Power Station for incident response coordination (unanimous)
- Authorized president to sign USDA Lease Amendment for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers space at Agricultural Complex (Dec. 1, 2025–Nov. 30, 2027) (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑42 to file ODOT grant application for senior resources transit projects (unanimous)
- Approved Voucher Report dated Oct. 30, 2025 for $193,129.57 and authorized warrant issuance (unanimous)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Parks District, Prosecutor’s Office, and Riverview (unanimous)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the minutes from the October 23 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. They approved several personnel actions, including hiring a meal driver, a wage increase for a student worker, and an amendment to the Skills Academy contract. The board also approved payment of a $238,316.50 voucher report, a $13,000 water‑protection services agreement, and a resolution to begin engineering work on Pump Station 450. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
- Approved October 23 minutes (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl abstain)
- Approved travel expense requests (Coppeler, Stahl, Douglas yes)
- Authorized signing Amendment #2 to Skills Academy contract (Coppeler, Stahl, Douglas yes)
- Authorized hiring of Patricia Welker as Meal Driver at $13/hr (Coppeler, Stahl, Douglas yes)
- Approved wage increase for Taylor Kwiatkowski to $16/hr (Coppeler, Stahl, Douglas yes)
- Approved voucher report payment of $238,316.50 (Coppeler, Stahl, Douglas yes)
- Authorized $13,000 services agreement with Midwest Water Resources for water‑protection plan (Coppeler, Stahl, Douglas yes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑41 to begin engineering for Pump Station 450 (Coppeler, Stahl, Douglas yes)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the October 21 minutes, travel expense reimbursements, and a series of nursing‑home and assisted‑living rate increases effective Jan. 1, 2026. They also adopted Resolution No. 25‑40 to reduce the property‑tax entitlement rate by 0.5 mill for 2025 taxes collected in 2026, and approved a $195,497.25 voucher report for payment. All motions passed with two affirmative votes and one absentee.
- Approved October 21, 2025 minutes (2‑0)
- Approved travel expense requests (2‑0)
- Approved nursing‑home and assisted‑living rate increases effective Jan 1 2026 (2‑0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑40 reducing property‑tax entitlement by 0.5 mill (2‑0)
- Approved $195,497.25 voucher report for payment (2‑0)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the October 16 meeting minutes, authorized travel expense reimbursements, created a new Common Pleas Court fund, and hired a full‑time building inspector at $30 per hour. They also approved multiple contract change orders, accepted a $253,968 roof repair proposal for Riverview Healthcare Campus, and authorized payment of a $624,599.99 voucher report. All motions passed with unanimous yes votes except the minutes approval, which had one abstention.
- Approved October 16 minutes (2 yes, 1 abstain)
- Approved travel expense requests (3 yes)
- Approved creation of new Common Pleas Court fund (CCA) (3 yes)
- Authorized hiring of Michael Werner as full‑time Building Inspector at $30/hr (3 yes)
- Approved Langram Road Change Order #1 for $7,172 (new contract $1,113,532.50) (3 yes)
- Approved Courthouse Change Order #1 for $9,542 (total $57,016) (3 yes)
- Approved roof repair proposal for Riverview Healthcare Campus for $253,968 (3 yes)
- Approved voucher report dated Oct. 16, 2025 for $624,599.99 (3 yes)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the October 14 meeting minutes and travel expense reimbursements. They authorized $29,981 for mental‑health services, extended two START program agreements, rejected low bids for powdered activated carbon, awarded several water‑treatment supply contracts, approved a $6,000 change order for the Rocky Ridge Road Bridge, and approved a $107,403.44 voucher report for payment.
- Approved October 14 meeting minutes (2‑0 yes)
- Approved travel expense requests (2‑0 yes)
- Authorized $29,981 mental‑health and addiction services contract (2‑0 yes)
- Extended START program agreements with Bayshore and Firelands Counseling (2‑0 yes)
- Rejected lowest bids for powdered activated carbon (2‑0 yes)
- Awarded multiple water‑treatment supply contracts (2‑0 yes)
- Approved $6,000 change order for Rocky Ridge Road Bridge (2‑0 yes)
- Approved voucher report for $107,403.44 payment (2‑0 yes)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved several contracts and financial actions, including a $344,950 contract for a regional water‑treatment filter media replacement. They also approved travel expense reimbursements and a $393,067.75 voucher payment. The board rescinded a previously created fund, established a new fund for the same purpose, and appointed a new member to the Budget Commission. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
- Approved October 9 meeting minutes (2 yes, 1 abstain)
- Approved travel expense requests (3‑0)
- Approved $344,950.00 Kelstin, LLC water‑treatment filter media contract (3‑0)
- Approved $393,067.75 voucher payment (3‑0)
- Rescinded OCRW Filter Rehab Improvement #2 fund motion (3‑0)
- Established OCRW Filter Rehab Improvement #2 fund (3‑0)
- Appointed Past President to replace County Prosecutor on Budget Commission (3‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑39 to reimburse construction fund for filter media project (3‑0)
Commissioners
The board approved the minutes from the October 7 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. It accepted the resignation of Thomas Leaser, Fiscal Clerk of the Senior Resources office, effective October 24. The commissioners rescinded Resolution No. 25‑14 and adopted Resolution No. 25‑38, entering an agreement with the City of Port Clinton for indigent defense services. Additional actions included establishing a sanitary engineering fund, approving a $216,654.13 voucher report, and authorizing requested transfers and appropriations.
- Approved October 7 minutes (Coppeler yes, Stahl absent, Douglas yes)
- Approved travel expense requests (Coppeler yes, Stahl absent, Douglas yes)
- Accepted resignation of Thomas Leaser, Fiscal Clerk (Coppeler yes, Stahl absent, Douglas yes)
- Requested County Auditor establish funds for “OCRW Filter Rehab Improvement #2 OPWC Loan” (Coppeler yes, Stahl absent, Douglas yes)
- Rescinded Resolution No. 25‑14 (Coppeler yes, Stahl absent, Douglas yes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑38 for Indigent Defense Services with City of Port Clinton (Coppeler yes, Stahl absent, Douglas yes)
- Approved voucher report $216,654.13 for payment (Coppeler yes, Stahl absent, Douglas yes)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations for Board of Elections, Sheriff’s Office, and Commissioner’s Office (Coppeler yes, Stahl absent, Douglas yes)
Commissioners
The board approved the minutes from the October 2, 2025 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. It created a new fund for the Ottawa County Sanitary Engineering Department’s PCI 450 Upgrade/I&I project, approved a voucher report of $1,621,841.82, and authorized transfers, appropriations, and health‑insurance plan changes for 2026. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved minutes of Oct 2, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Created new fund for Sanitary Engineering PCI 450 Upgrade/I&I project (3-0)
- Authorized signing of County Hazardous Materials Emergency Plan (3-0)
- Approved voucher report $1,621,841.82 for payment (3-0)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations for Prosecutor’s Office, EMA, Engineer’s Office (3-0)
- Authorized changes to County Health Insurance Plan effective Jan 1, 2026 (3-0)
Commissioners
The board approved the September 30 meeting minutes and authorized travel expense reimbursements. It also approved a $5,000 senior resources grant MOU, a $16,320 fiber‑splicing contract, and a $186,877.69 voucher payment. The board adopted Resolution No. 25‑37 to certify tax levies recommended by the Budget Commission and entered/exited executive session to discuss employee compensation. The final hearing on the Mehlow Ditch project was adjourned to November 18, 2025.
- Approved September 30 minutes (3‑0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3‑0)
- Authorized $5,000 senior resources grant MOU (3‑0)
- Approved $16,320 True North Electric fiber splicing contract (3‑0)
- Approved $186,877.69 voucher payment (3‑0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑37 authorizing tax levies (3‑0)
- Entered executive session on employee compensation (3‑0)
- Adjourned Mehlow Ditch final hearing to Nov 18, 2025 (3‑0)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including the September 25 meeting minutes, travel expense requests, the resignation of Coroner Sandy Karim, a $2,124.29 change order for the Martin Williston Road project, and a memorandum of understanding with Teamsters Union Local 20. They also approved a voucher report totaling $2,139,589.62 for payment and authorized fund transfers requested by the Common Pleas and Sanitary Department, while entering and exiting executive sessions as scheduled.
- Approved September 25, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Coroner Sandy Karim effective Sep 29, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved Change Order #2 for Martin Williston Road TR#7 project, increase $2,124.29 (total $810,568.44) (3-0)
- Authorized signing of MOU between Teamsters Union Local 20 and Riverview Healthcare Campus (3-0)
- Approved Voucher Report dated Sep 25‑29, 2025 totaling $2,139,589.62 for payment (3-0)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Common Pleas and Sanitary Department (3-0)
- Entered and returned from executive sessions as scheduled (3-0)
Commissioners
The board unanimously approved the September 23 meeting minutes and travel expense requests. It accepted the resignation of a custodial employee, approved a pay increase for the Facilities Superintendent, and authorized a $249,477.04 voucher payment. Additional actions included transfers for elections and senior services, adoption of a compliance resolution, and signing of HOME rental assistance agreements for three Port Clinton properties.
- Approved September 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Josh Olalde, Custodial Dept., effective Oct 10, 2025 (unanimous)
- Authorized pay increase for Facilities Superintendent Tom Losie to $49.13/hr effective Sep 21, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved voucher report for $249,477.04 and authorized warrant issuance (unanimous)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations for Board of Elections, Senior Resources and Commissioner's Office (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-36 certifying Job & Family Services compliance with ORC 5108 PRC Plan (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of HOME rental assistance agreements for three Port Clinton properties (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved the September 18 meeting minutes, travel expense requests, and several contracts including a $25,199 HVAC VAV project and a $15,650 air terminal box purchase. It also approved a voucher report for $789,607.74, authorized various departmental transfers, entered and exited an executive session on employee compensation, and gave the County Administrator authority to sign a 17‑month electric aggregation agreement with Palmer Energy.
- Approved minutes of September 18, 2025 meeting (3‑yes)
- Approved travel expense requests (3‑yes)
- Authorized president to sign Johnson Controls proposal for $25,199 VAV installation (3‑yes)
- Accepted Warner Mechanical quote for $15,650 air terminal boxes (3‑yes)
- Approved voucher report totaling $789,607.74 and authorized warrant issuance (3‑yes)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations for DD, Common Pleas, Adult Probation, Sanitary Engineer (3‑yes)
- Entered executive session to discuss public employee compensation (3‑yes)
- Authorized County Administrator to sign 17‑month electric aggregation agreement with Palmer Energy (3‑yes)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the September 16 meeting minutes and travel expense requests. They promoted Lee Jeffries to Maintenance Foreman with a probation period and future pay increase. They rescinded the earlier hiring of Ryan More and scheduled the bid opening for the Port Clinton sidewalk project. The voucher report for $177,009.66 was approved for payment.
- Approved September 16, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Approved promotion of Lee Jeffries to Maintenance Foreman (3-0)
- Rescinded hiring of Ryan More effective October 20, 2025 (3-0)
- Set bid opening date of October 7, 2025 for 2025 CDBG Port Clinton sidewalk project (3-0)
- Approved voucher report of $177,009.66 for payment (3-0)
Commissioners
The board unanimously approved several personnel hires, contracts, and financial actions. Notable approvals included a $344,950 contract for filter media replacement at the regional water treatment plant, a payroll services agreement with a $5,000 setup fee and $13,246.80 annual fee, and a $304,823.08 voucher payment. The commissioners also adopted a resolution to certify unpaid utility charges and authorized various fund transfers. All motions passed with a 3‑0 vote.
- Approved hiring of Ryan More as Water Operator I/Maintenance ($27.04/hr) (3-0)
- Approved hiring of Tate Tomor as Laborer ($20.56/hr) (3-0)
- Approved $344,950 contract with Kelstin, LLC for filter media replacement (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution 25-35 amending 25-33 to certify unpaid utility charges (3-0)
- Approved $5,000 setup fee and $13,246.80 annual fee for UKG payroll contract (3-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 adding $9,548.46 to chip seal road contract, new total $497,983.90 (3-0)
- Approved $47,474 proposal with Telamon Construction for courthouse renovations (3-0)
- Approved $304,823.08 voucher report for payment (3-0)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the September 9 meeting minutes and travel‑expense reimbursements. They authorized a $9,850 engineering services agreement for sludge disposal at the Portage/Catawba Island Wastewater Treatment Plant, a title change for Janet Reed at $14 per hour, and the hiring of Frost, Brown, Todd LLP for up to $12,000. They also approved an amendment to the Lucas County MOU allocating up to $28,500, a $299,889.16 voucher report, and the requested budgetary changes. All motions passed unanimously (3‑0).
- Approved September 9 minutes (3‑0)
- Approved travel‑expense requests (3‑0)
- Approved $9,850 A/E agreement for sludge disposal (3‑0)
- Approved Janet Reed title change to Senior Center Assistant at $14/hr (3‑0)
- Authorized Frost, Brown, Todd LLP representation up to $12,000 (3‑0)
- Authorized Lucas County MOU amendment up to $28,500 (3‑0)
- Approved $299,889.16 voucher report for payment (3‑0)
- Approved budgetary change requests (3‑0)
Commissioners
The board unanimously approved the September voucher report for $445,510.53 and authorized the County Auditor to issue the payment warrant. It also terminated two Kleinfelder contracts, established a fund for the Mehlow Ditch Project, and authorized a $45,634 grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Children and Youth. Additional actions included hiring a social service worker and setting hearing dates for the Mehlow ditch project.
- Approved September 4 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Terminated contracts #K0059987 and #K0059988 (3-0)
- Established “Mehlow Ditch Project” fund per O.R.C. 5705.09(F) (3-0)
- Authorized Docusign of $45,634 Children and Youth grant agreement (3-0)
- Approved hire of Natasha Bor, Social Service Worker 2 at $23.18/hr (3-0)
- Set final hearing for Mehlow Single County Ditch No. 24‑02 on Oct 2, 2025 (3-0)
- Approved voucher report totaling $445,510.53 for payment (3-0)
Commissioners
The Board unanimously approved the September 2‑3 voucher report totaling $2,277,046.03 and authorized payment. It also approved travel expense reimbursements, hired Janet Reed as a Substitute Home Delivered Meal Driver at $14.00 per hour, and signed a $20,673.12 change order reducing the asphalt resurfacing contract to $775,794.18. Additional approvals included a Memorandum of Understanding with Teamsters Union Local 20, a $29,622 HVAC Metasys system purchase for Sutton Center, and fund transfers requested by the Sheriff’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office, Juvenile Court and Sanitary Engineer.
- Approved September 2‑3 voucher report $2,277,046.03 (unanimous)
- Approved travel expense reimbursements (unanimous)
- Approved hiring of Janet Reed, Substitute Home Delivered Meal Driver at $14.00/hr (unanimous)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 with Kokosing Construction, decreasing contract by $20,673.12 to $775,794.18 (unanimous)
- Approved MOU with Teamsters Union Local 20 adding a facilities coordination position (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of HVAC Metasys system from Johnson Controls for $29,622.00 (unanimous)
- Approved fund transfers and appropriations for Sheriff’s Office, Prosecutor’s Office, Juvenile Court, and Sanitary Engineer (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of September 2 meeting (unanimous)
Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 28 meeting, travel requests, and several contracts. They authorized signing a memorandum of understanding with Teamsters Union Local 20 and the Sanitary Engineering Department, and a subgrant award agreement for a $50,390 Major Crimes Unit grant. They also adopted Resolution No. 25-33 to certify unpaid sewer and water charges for tax placement and approved a voucher payment of $7,887.35.
- Approved August 28, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved travel requests (3-0)
- Authorized signing MOU with Teamsters Union Local 20 and Sanitary Engineering Dept (3-0)
- Authorized signing Subgrant Award Agreement for $50,390 Major Crimes Unit grant (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-33 certifying unpaid sewer/water rents for tax list (3-0)
- Approved Voucher Report $7,887.35 for payment (3-0)
Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved a $602,424 Federal Aviation Administration grant to rehabilitate Runway 9‑27, Taxiway C, and reconstruct Taxiway C. They also approved a $38,690 change order for the Ottawa County Workforce Hub, a $1,849,308.45 voucher report, and the promotion of Colleen Brindle to Senior Center Manager at $14.12 per hour. Additional actions included appointing representatives to the TMACOG Economic Development Board, authorizing travel expense reimbursements, and approving fund transfers for Job & Family Services.
- Approved FAA grant $602,424 for runway and taxiway work (3‑yes)
- Approved Change Order No. 3 adding $38,690 to Workforce Hub contract (3‑yes)
- Approved voucher report $1,849,308.45 for payment (3‑yes)
- Approved promotion of Colleen Brindle to Senior Center Manager at $14.12/hr (3‑yes)
- Approved appointments: Don Douglas (primary) and Mark Coppeler (alternate) to TMACOG board (3‑yes)
- Approved travel expense reimbursements (3‑yes)
- Approved fund transfers and appropriations for Job & Family Services (3‑yes)
- Entered executive session to discuss public employee employment (3‑yes)
Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 19 meeting, travel expense reimbursements, and the retirement of Assistant Water Superintendent Michael Jividen. They also approved a voucher report for $128,587.77 and authorized fund transfers for the Prosecutor’s Office, Job & Family Services, and Senior Resources. The July 2025 monthly financial reports were accepted.
- Approved minutes of Aug 19, 2025 meeting (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Accepted retirement of Michael Jividen, Assistant Water Superintendent (3-0)
- Approved voucher report of $128,587.77 for payment (3-0)
- Authorized fund transfers and appropriations for Prosecutor’s Office, Job & Family Services, Senior Resources (3-0)
- Accepted July 2025 monthly financial reports (3-0)
Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the August 14 meeting. They also approved travel expense requests, a fiscal sponsor agreement for the No Wrong Door project, and set an October 7 bid opening for 2026 chemical supplies. The voucher report totaling $334,726.27 was approved for payment.
- Approved August 14 minutes (unanimous)
- Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
- Authorized fiscal sponsor agreement for No Wrong Door project (unanimous)
- Set bid opening date Oct 7, 2025 for 2026 chemical supplies (unanimous)
- Approved voucher report $334,726.27 for payment (unanimous)
Commissioners
The board approved the minutes from the August 12 meeting, travel expense requests, and a service contract for behavioral health therapy for foster children at $85 per hour up to $12,000. They appointed representatives to the County Risk Sharing Authority, hired a CPS Fellowship Student Worker at $15 per hour, and authorized payment of a voucher report totaling $410,229.13. The commissioners also entered and later exited an executive session to discuss public employee compensation.
- Approved August 12, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Approved service contract for foster‑child behavioral health therapy, $85/hr up to $12,000 (3-0)
- Appointed Callie McConahay (representative) and Robin Pfeiffer (alternate) to County Risk Sharing Authority (3-0)
- Approved intermittent hire of Taylor Kwiatkowski as CPS Fellowship Student Worker at $15/hr (3-0)
- Approved Voucher Report $410,229.13 for payment, authorizing County Auditor to issue warrant (3-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss public employee compensation (2-0)
- Returned to open session from executive session (2-0)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board unanimously approved several actions, including moving forward with the Phase 2 filter media replacement at the regional water treatment plant and authorizing payment of $687,992.12 in vouchers. They also accepted a resignation from the Erie‑Ottawa Airport Authority, appointed a replacement, and approved multiple contracts and personnel changes.
- Approved minutes of the August 7, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Stan Gebhardt from the Erie‑Ottawa Airport Authority effective Aug 8, 2025 (unanimous)
- Appointed Richard Biro to the Erie‑Ottawa International Airport Authority to fill the unexpired term (unanimous)
- Authorized Change Order No. 1 with Erie Blacktop, Inc., raising road contract to $344,409.87 (unanimous)
- Authorized Master Services Agreement with Citrin Cooperman Advisors, LLC for Riverview Healthcare Campus, $10,000 contract (unanimous)
- Approved resignations of three social‑service employees effective Aug 20‑22, 2025 (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑31 to proceed with Phase 2 filter media replacement at the regional water treatment plant (unanimous)
- Approved Voucher Report totaling $687,992.12 and authorized the County Auditor to issue the payment warrant (unanimous)
Commissioners
The board approved the minutes from the August 5 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. It also approved an amendment to the Job and Family Services sub‑recipient agreement, appointed a new member to the Board of Building Standards, hired a water operator, authorized the LEPC member appointments, and entered a consulting service agreement for Riverview Healthcare. Finally, the $164,049.75 voucher report was approved for payment. All motions passed with unanimous votes of the three commissioners.
- Approved August 5 meeting minutes (3‑0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3‑0)
- Approved amendment #3 to Job and Family Services sub‑recipient agreement (3‑0)
- Appointed Douglas Fought to Board of Building Standards (3‑0)
- Authorized hiring of Kory Conrad as Water Operator I/Maintenance ($25.15/hr) (3‑0)
- Authorized president to sign LEPC member appointments (3‑0)
- Approved Service Agreement with Engage Consulting, LLC (3‑0)
- Approved voucher report for $164,049.75 payment (3‑0)
Commissioners
The board approved the July 31 meeting minutes and travel‑expense reimbursements. It authorized the County Administrator to sign an $88,203 FAA airport‑improvement grant agreement and approved a $16,445 change order raising the Church Road CR #137 contract to $977,870.60. The commissioners approved a $1,106,360.50 contract with Erie Blacktop, Inc. for the Langram Road CR #163 rehabilitation project and a voluntary health‑screening letter contract with Magruder Hospital. They also approved a $363,534.28 voucher report for payment, authorized fund transfers for Job and Family Services, Juvenile Probation and the Common Pleas Court, and entered and exited executive sessions as noted.
- Approved July 31 meeting minutes (3‑yes)
- Approved travel‑expense requests (3‑yes)
- Authorized Docusign of $88,203 FAA grant agreement (3‑yes)
- Approved $16,445 change order for Church Road CR #137, new contract $977,870.60 (3‑yes)
- Approved $1,106,360.50 contract with Erie Blacktop, Inc. for Langram Road CR #163 (3‑yes)
- Approved voluntary health‑screening letter contract with Magruder Hospital (cost $40 and $30) (3‑yes)
- Approved $363,534.28 voucher report for payment (3‑yes)
- Authorized fund transfers and appropriations for Job and Family Services, Juvenile Probation, Common Pleas Court (3‑yes)
Commissioners
The board entered an executive session to discuss confidential compliance matters and then returned to open session. It accepted the resignation of Rose M. Snyder and authorized the Opioids Implementation Administrator to sign participation forms for the national opioid settlement. The commissioners adopted resolutions for submerged land leases for Lazy Duck Properties and for electronic signing authority, approved a $117,806.43 voucher report, and authorized fund transfers for Riverview Healthcare Campus and an ARPA funding request.
- Entered executive session at 9:24 a.m. – approved (3‑0)
- Returned to open session at 10:29 a.m. – approved (3‑0)
- Accepted resignation of Rose M. Snyder effective Sept 1 2025 – approved (3‑0)
- Authorized Opioids Implementation Administrator to Docusign participation forms for national opioid settlement – approved (3‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑30 to use submerged land leases for Lazy Duck Properties – approved (3‑0)
- Adopted Resolution 25‑31 designating board members as signatories for electronic documents – approved (3‑0)
- Approved voucher report totaling $117,806.43 for payment – approved (3‑0)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Riverview Healthcare Campus – approved (3‑0)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved the July 24 meeting minutes, travel expense requests, and a $6,239.30 change order for the Rymers Road bridge project, raising the contract to $171,106.75. They also approved a pay increase for April Ohms, authorized three plan reviewers at $40 per hour, rescinded a resignation motion for Megan Sullivan, and approved a voucher report of $429,150.22 for payment. All motions passed with unanimous or near‑unanimous votes.
- Approved minutes of July 24, 2025 (2 yes, 1 abstain)
- Approved travel expense requests (3 yes)
- Accepted Change Order #2 for Bridge Rehabilitation Project – Rymers Road TR #13, contract now $171,106.75 (3 yes)
- Approved pay increase for April Ohms, effective Aug 4, 2025 (3 yes)
- Authorized plan reviewers Kevin Phillips, James Lewis, Eric Helms at $40/hr (3 yes)
- Rescinded motion approving Megan Sullivan’s resignation, allowing her to remain (3 yes)
- Approved voucher report totaling $429,150.22 for payment (3 yes)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by the Sheriff’s Office (3 yes)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including the minutes from the July 22 meeting and travel expense requests. They hired John Stayancho as Site Assistant for the Danbury Senior Center and authorized two HOME rental assistance agreements for properties in Port Clinton. The board also adopted Resolution No. 25‑29 to enter a Water Supply Revolving Loan Agreement and approved a $225,676.01 voucher report for payment.
- Approved July 22 meeting minutes (2 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved travel‑expense requests (2 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved hiring of John Stayancho, Site Assistant at $13.00/hr (2 yes, 1 absent)
- Authorized signing of HOME rental‑assistance agreement for 117 Monroe St., Apt 1 (2 yes, 1 absent)
- Authorized signing of HOME rental‑assistance agreement for 135 East 2nd St., Apt 2C (2 yes, 1 absent)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑29 to apply for a Water Supply Revolving Loan Agreement (2 yes, 1 absent)
- Approved the July 23 voucher report for $225,676.01 (2 yes, 1 absent)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations for FCFC, Common Pleas Court, Board of Elections, and Job & Family Services (2 yes, 1 absent)
Commissioners
The board approved the minutes from the July 17 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. They also approved a change order for the Church Road CR#137 rehabilitation project, increasing the contract to $962,150.60. The July 21 voucher report for $246,895.46 was approved for payment, and transfers requested by OCTA, the Juvenile Court, and the Commissioner’s Office were authorized.
- Approved minutes of July 17, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of Change Order No. 1 with Buckeye Excavating & Construction for Church Road CR#137 rehab, increasing contract by $725 to $962,150.60 (unanimous)
- Approved Ottawa County Voucher Report dated July 21, 2025 for $246,895.46 and authorized the auditor to issue the payment warrant (unanimous)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by OCTA, Juvenile Court, and the Commissioner’s Office (unanimous)
Commissioners
The board approved the July 15 meeting minutes and authorized contracts for new asphalt parking lots ($51,710.73), IT storage replacement ($38,829.62), and a pet‑licensing service ($840 per month). It also approved a voucher report for payment of $143,390.20 and adopted multiple joint ditch‑maintenance assessment resolutions. An executive session was held to discuss public‑employee employment and the board returned to open session afterward.
- Approved July 15, 2025 minutes (yes, abstain, yes)
- Authorized $51,710.73 asphalt parking lot contract with 7L Construction (yes, yes, yes)
- Authorized $38,829.62 IT storage agreement with Total Communications (yes, yes, yes)
- Approved ditch maintenance assessments authorizing collection (yes, yes, yes)
- Authorized $840/month pet‑licensing agreement with DocuPet Corp (yes, yes, yes)
- Approved $143,390.20 voucher report for payment (yes, yes, yes)
- Adopted joint ditch‑maintenance resolutions (e.g., Resolution 25‑00869, 25‑27, 25‑24, etc.) (yes, yes, yes)
- Entered executive session on public‑employee employment (yes, yes, yes) and returned to open session (yes, yes, yes)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved several items, including travel expense reimbursements and the acceptance of two resignations. They authorized a lease amendment with John LaFountain for 65 acres at $15,340 annually and awarded the Langram Road CR #163 rehabilitation project to Erie Blacktop Inc for $1,106,360.50. The voucher report totaling $1,642,747.19 was approved for payment, and an annexation of 3.142 acres to the Village of Genoa was adopted.
- Approved minutes of July 10, 2025 meeting (2-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (2-0)
- Accepted resignation of Brandon Whyde effective July 14, 2025 (2-0)
- Authorized amendment to cash lease with John LaFountain, $15,340 annual rent (2-0)
- Awarded Langram Road CR #163 Rehabilitation Project to Erie Blacktop Inc, $1,106,360.50 (2-0)
- Approved resignation of Megan Sullivan (Kimberlin) as Program Administrator – Workforce Development effective July 25, 2025 (2-0)
- Approved voucher report dated July 10 & 14, 2025, total $1,642,747.19 for payment (2-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-23 granting Expedited Type #1 annexation of 3.142 acres to Village of Genoa (2-0)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the minutes from the July 8 meeting. They authorized several contracts and hires, including a legal services agreement, a custodial position, a Google license agreement, and a pay increase for an employee. The voucher report for $337,753.62 was approved for payment, and fund transfers requested by Family & Children First Council were authorized.
- Approved July 8, 2025 meeting minutes (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Authorized signing of legal services hourly fee agreement with Mazanec, Raskin & Ryder (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes)
- Authorized hiring of Matthew Mower as full‑time custodian at $16.00/hr (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes)
- Authorized signing of Onix agreement for Google user licenses up to $42,022.08 (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes)
- Authorized pay increase for John Pratt to $47.63 per hour (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes)
- Approved voucher report dated July 9, 2025 for $337,753.62 and authorized payment warrant (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes)
- Authorized fund transfers and appropriations requested by Family & Children First Council (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the minutes from the July 3 meeting. They approved the Ottawa County voucher report totaling $729,000.03 and authorized the auditor to issue the payment warrant. They also authorized fund transfers and appropriations requested by the Common Pleas Court.
- Approved July 3 meeting minutes (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Approved $729,000.03 voucher report for payment (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Authorized County Auditor to issue payment warrant for voucher report (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Common Pleas Court (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
Commissioners
The board approved the July 1–2 voucher report totaling $525,848.02 and authorized the County Auditor to issue the payment warrant. It also approved travel expense reimbursements, hired an intermittent building inspector at $31.50 per hour, and approved a $7,126 decrease to the Fairgrounds Prep Kitchen Project contract. The commissioners authorized a $7,450.75 grant to United Way for the personal care assistance program. Resolutions were adopted to continue the Enterprise Zone agreement for LEWCO and Community Reinvestment agreements for 4 Legged Properties and Northern Manufacturing.
- Approved travel expense requests (3 yes)
- Approved hiring of Eric Helms as intermittent building inspector ($31.50/hr) (3 yes)
- Approved Change Order No. 2 with Telamon Construction, decreasing contract by $7,126 (3 yes)
- Approved grant agreement with United Way of Greater Toledo for $7,450.75 personal care assistance program (3 yes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-20 to continue LEWCO Enterprise Zone Agreement (3 yes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-21 to continue Community Reinvestment Area Agreement for 4 Legged Properties (3 yes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25-22 to continue Community Reinvestment Area Agreement for Northern Manufacturing (3 yes)
- Approved July 1–2 voucher report totaling $525,848.02 and authorized payment warrant (3 yes)
Commissioners
The board approved a $278,574.95 contract with Griffin Pavement Striping for county road striping. It also authorized a waterline easement with the Village of Marblehead and appointed Donald A. Douglas to the Great Lakes Community Partnership board. Additional approvals included memoranda of understanding with the Juvenile Court and the Veterans Service Office, a personnel separation for Micaela Vargas, a road name change, and a $6,675.56 voucher payment.
- Approved Griffin Pavement Striping contract $278,574.95 (2-0)
- Appointed Donald A. Douglas to GLCAP board (2-0)
- Authorized MOU with Ottawa County Juvenile Court for office space (2-0)
- Authorized MOU with Veterans Service Office for vehicle parking (2-0)
- Approved probationary separation of Micaela Vargas (2-0)
- Authorized waterline easement with Village of Marblehead (2-0)
- Adopted resolution changing Runkel Road to Runkle Road (2-0)
- Approved voucher report $6,675.56 for payment (2-0)
Commissioners
The board approved the June voucher report totaling $916,349.97 and authorized payment. It also approved a sublease for Job and Family Services, a $13,127.53 change order reducing a road project cost, a $27.30 hourly pay increase for Nicole Forman, and a $487,268 community corrections grant. All motions passed with votes from Mark E. Coppeler and Donald A. Douglas; Mark W. Stahl was absent.
- Approved June voucher report $916,349.97 (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Authorized sublease for Job and Family Services at 8043 W. State Route 163, $58.64/month (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 decreasing project cost by $13,127.53, new contract $795,316.62 (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Approved pay increase to $27.30/hr for Nicole Forman (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Authorized 2025 Community Corrections Grant agreement for $487,268.00 (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Approved travel expense requests (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Approved minutes of June 24, 2025 meeting (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
- Entered and exited executive sessions as scheduled (Coppeler yes, Douglas yes, Stahl absent)
Commissioners
The board approved the minutes from the June 17 meeting, authorized travel expense reimbursements, and hired Michelle Monreal as Operations Manager for the Emergency Management Agency at $22.50 per hour. It also authorized the president to sign a $123,633 mortgage subordination for property owned by Alice Randolph and Sherry Roberts, and approved fund transfers and appropriations requested by OCTA, the Prosecutor’s Office, and the Common Pleas Court. The May 2025 financial reports were accepted, and the board entered executive sessions to discuss employee compensation and corporate compliance matters, returning to open session each time.
- Approved June 17 minutes (Mark E. Coppeler yes; Mark W. Stahl abstain; Donald A. Douglas yes)
- Approved travel expense requests (all yes)
- Approved hiring of Michelle Monreal as Operations Manager, Emergency Management Agency, $22.50/hr (all yes)
- Authorized president to sign Subordination of Mortgage for Alice Randolph and Sherry Roberts, $123,633.00 (all yes)
- Authorized fund transfers and appropriations requested by OCTA, Prosecutor’s Office, and Common Pleas Court (all yes)
- Accepted May 2025 Monthly Financial Reports (all yes)
- Entered executive session at 9:23 a.m. to discuss public employee compensation (all yes)
- Entered executive session at 10:17 a.m. to discuss corporate compliance information (all yes)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. They also approved a $1,810 decrease to the Workforce Hub contract with Telamon Construction, a personal care services agreement with ACC Adult Home Care at $33.95 per hour, a temporary liquor permit for the Ottawa County Agriculture Society for July 13‑20 2025, and a voucher report for $1,009,315.67 to be paid.
- Approved June 12 minutes (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved travel expense requests (2-0, 1 absent)
- Authorized President to sign Change Order No. 2 with Telamon Construction, decreasing contract by $1,810 (new price $1,641,395) (2-0, 1 absent)
- Authorized signing of Personal Care Assistance Provider Agreement with ACC Adult Home Care at $33.95/hr (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved temporary liquor permit for Ottawa County Agriculture Society, July 13‑20 2025 (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved voucher report dated June 16 2025 for $1,009,315.67 and authorized payment (2-0, 1 absent)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the June 10 meeting minutes, travel expense reimbursements, an $80,000 agreement with Family & Children First Council, hiring adjustments for senior staff, contract amendments for the Skills Academy, a sublease at 8043 W. State Route 163, and the voucher report totaling $544,307.04 for payment. The board also authorized requested fund transfers and entered an executive session to discuss public employee compensation before returning to open session.
- Approved June 10 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Approved $80,000 Family & Children First Council agreement (3-0)
- Approved hiring of Colleen Brindle, Senior Site Assistant, $13/hr effective June 16 (3-0)
- Approved hiring of Zayne Howell, Senior Resource Assistant, $13.50/hr effective June 9 (3-0)
- Approved Amendment #1 to Skills Academy Vendor Contract, extending to June 2026, not to exceed $90,000 (3-0)
- Approved sublease at 8043 W. State Route 163, Suite 200, Oak Harbor (Oct 1 2025 – Jun 30 2027) (3-0)
- Approved Voucher Report $544,307.04 for payment (3-0)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners approved several actions, including hiring a senior site assistant, a $278,574.95 road‑striping contract, a revised PRC model for Job and Family Services, and a $512,412.51 voucher payment. They also adopted a resolution opposing a state lodging‑tax amendment, with one commissioner abstaining, and authorized fund transfers for the Prosecutor’s Office and Municipal Court. All motions passed unanimously except the lodging‑tax resolution.
- Approved minutes of June 5, 2025 (3‑0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3‑0)
- Approved hiring Colleen Brindle as Senior Site Assistant at $13.00/hr (3‑0)
- Approved $278,574.95 road striping contract with Griffin Pavement Striping (3‑0)
- Approved revised PRC Model for Job and Family Services (3‑0)
- Approved voucher report $512,412.51 for payment (3‑0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑18 opposing SC 0197 lodging‑tax amendment (2‑0‑1 abstain)
- Authorized fund transfers and appropriations for Prosecutor’s Office and Municipal Court (3‑0)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the June 3 meeting minutes and authorized a series of contracts and hires, including a $70,000 START program service contract, a $150,000 engineering services agreement, an $80,000 payroll services amendment, and a $113,780 bridge‑related services agreement. They also approved a $334,240.65 voucher report for payment, authorized fund transfers requested by the Engineer’s Office, and entered executive session before returning to open session. All motions passed unanimously.
- Approved June 3, 2025 meeting minutes (3‑yes)
- Authorized $70,000 START program service contract with Oak House (3‑yes)
- Authorized $150,000 goods & services agreement with TRC Engineers, Inc. (3‑yes)
- Authorized $80,000 amendment to Renhill HR on Demand payroll services contract (3‑yes)
- Authorized hiring of Zayne Howell as Senior Site Assistant at $13.50/hr (3‑yes)
- Approved Change Order No. 1 adding $1,952.35 to Bridge Rehab project, new total $166,819.80 (3‑yes)
- Authorized $113,780 goods & services agreement with Omnipro Services, LLC (3‑yes)
- Approved $334,240.65 voucher report for payment and warrant issuance (3‑yes)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved a series of motions, including the adoption of the permanent assessment base changes for Eppling Ditch, acceptance of a staff resignation, and several funding and contract approvals. Notable approvals were a $260,000 grant for the Drug Abuse Response Team and a $961,425.60 contract for the Church Road CR #137 rehabilitation project. All votes were unanimous or had only one abstention.
- Closed hearing on Eppling Ditch assessment base (3-0)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑15 for Eppling Ditch assessment base (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Lynn Myosky, Senior Center Site Assistant (3-0)
- Authorized $260,000 grant for Drug Abuse Response Team (3-0)
- Authorized $961,425.60 contract with Buckeye Excavating for Church Road CR #137 rehab (3-0)
- Approved $74,783.31 voucher report for payment (3-0)
- Requested new VOM Custodial fund for Sanitary Engineering Department (3-0)
- Authorized school resource officer agreement with North Point Educational Services Center (3-0)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 27 meeting. They authorized a $36,786.11 reduction to the Great Lakes Demolition contract for the Elmore watermain project, bringing the total to $3,640,739.53. They also approved a $7,200 study on mercury impacts and a $506,598.27 voucher payment batch. Additional motions authorized transfers requested by OCTA, entered an executive session on employee compensation, and returned to open session.
- Approved May 27 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved Change Order No. 4 reducing watermain contract to $3,640,739.53 (2-0)
- Approved $7,200 mercury impact study contract with Geosyntec (2-0)
- Approved voucher payments totaling $506,598.27 (2-0)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by OCTA (2-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss public employee compensation (2-0)
- Returned to open session from executive session (2-0)
Commissioners
The board approved the minutes from the May 22 meeting. It authorized the president to sign a Juvenile Court grant agreement for July 1 2025‑June 30 2027. Commissioners appointed associate members and parent representatives to the Family and Children First Council and approved a $20,588.78 voucher payment. The board entered and later exited an executive session to discuss public employee compensation.
- Approved May 22, 2025 minutes (unanimous)
- Authorized president to sign Juvenile Court grant agreement (July 1 2025–June 30 2027) (unanimous)
- Appointed associate members and parent representatives to Family and Children First Council (unanimous)
- Approved $20,588.78 voucher payment; authorized County Auditor to issue warrant (unanimous)
- Entered executive session at 11:44 a.m. to discuss public employee compensation (unanimous)
- Returned to open session at 12:02 p.m. (unanimous)
Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the May 14‑21 voucher report totaling $1,046,702.21 and authorized the County Auditor to issue the payment warrant. They also approved travel expense reimbursements, accepted the resignation of Electrical Inspector Randall Wilburn and changed his title, and authorized several staff hires and a promotion. Major law‑enforcement grant agreements were signed, and one airport appointment was rejected.
- Approved May 14‑21 voucher report totaling $1,046,702.21 for payment (unanimous)
- Approved travel expense reimbursements (unanimous)
- Accepted resignation of Randall Wilburn as Electrical Inspector, title changed to Contingent Inspector (unanimous)
- Authorized hiring of Joshua Smith as Maintenance Worker II at $22.62/hr (unanimous)
- Authorized hiring of Evan Hurrell and Tate Tomor as Summer Seasonal Laborers at $19.13/hr (unanimous)
- Approved promotion of Adam Smith to Wastewater Operator III/Maintenance at $34.99/hr (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of $121,484.67 Major Crimes Unit law‑enforcement grant (unanimous)
- Rejected appointment of Rob Quinn to Erie‑Ottawa International Airport joint appointment (unanimous no)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the minutes from the May 13 meeting, accepted the resignation of Maintenance Worker II Anthony Johannsen, and authorized several contracts and a lease for the Connections Center. They also approved a $1,231,721.27 voucher report for payment and hired Clayton Smith as a Maintenance Worker II.
- Approved May 13 meeting minutes (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Anthony Johannsen, effective May 28, 2025 (3-0)
- Authorized $6,996.00 Nordmann Roofing contract for gutter work at Connections Center (3-0)
- Authorized lease with Joyful Connections at $312.50/month, July‑Dec 2025 (3-0)
- Authorized Passport Provider Agreement with Area Office on Aging of Northwestern Ohio, Inc., July 2025‑June 2027 (3-0)
- Approved Ottawa County Voucher Report $1,231,721.27 and authorized warrant issuance (3-0)
- Approved hiring of Clayton Smith as Maintenance Worker II, $22.62/hr, effective May 19, 2025 (2-0, 1 absent)
Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8 meeting. They also approved travel‑expense requests, a voucher report totaling $348,403.92, and authorized the auditor to issue a payment warrant. Additional motions authorized inter‑office transfers, entered executive session to discuss property transactions, and returned to open session.
- Approved May 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
- Approved travel‑expense requests (unanimous)
- Approved voucher report $348,403.92 and authorized warrant issuance (unanimous)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Juvenile Court, Prosecutor’s Office, Auditor’s Office, and Commissioner’s Office (unanimous)
- Entered executive session at 3:00 p.m. to consider property purchase or sale (unanimous)
- Returned to open session at 3:15 p.m. (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Commissioners unanimously approved several items, including travel expense requests, a sign contract, a rental assistance agreement, a personnel hire, a bid opening date for road striping, a voucher payment of $319,034.68, and the April 2025 financial reports. All motions passed with a 3-0 vote.
- Approved minutes of May 6, 2025 meeting (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Approved $9,985 Brady Signs sign contract for 1848 E. Perry St (3-0)
- Approved Home Written Agreement with Linda Tanner for Tenant Based Rental Assistance at 2047 Brookside Drive, Genoa (3-0)
- Approved hiring of Makayla Joseph as Eligibility/Referral Specialist 2 effective May 12, 2025 (3-0)
- Set bid opening date June 5, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. for 2025 striping of various county and township roads (3-0)
- Approved $319,034.68 voucher report dated May 7, 2025 for payment (3-0)
- Accepted April 2025 Monthly Financial Reports (3-0)
Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting, travel expense reimbursements, and a resignation. They also approved a promotion, a pay increase, and authorized the $1,044,212.01 voucher report for payment. Finally, they authorized requested fund transfers and appropriations.
- Approved April 24 minutes (3-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (3-0)
- Accepted resignation of Paige Sigurdson, Senior Resources Assistant (3-0)
- Approved promotion of Paige Parker to Radiological Programs Coordinator ($27/hr) (3-0)
- Approved pay increase for Rhonda Roberts after probation (3-0)
- Approved voucher report of $1,044,212.01 for payment (3-0)
- Authorized fund transfers and appropriations as requested (3-0)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the minutes from the April 24 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. They approved multiple service agreements, a GIS technician hire, a directional boring policy, and two HOME rental assistance agreements. The board also adopted Resolution No. 25‑13, approving the Ottawa County Regional Water System Master Plan for Bay Township.
- Approved April 24 minutes (Coppeler abstain; Stahl yes; Douglas yes)
- Approved travel expense requests (all yes)
- Authorized service agreement with Family and Children First Council up to $5,101.71 (all yes)
- Authorized hiring of Holly Russell as GIS/Database Technician at $32.26/hr (all yes)
- Established directional boring as preferred method for underground utilities (all yes)
- Authorized HOME rental assistance agreement for 208 Oak St, Port Clinton (all yes)
- Amended MOU with Lucas County, reducing allocation from $50,000 to $29,245 (all yes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑13 approving the Regional Water System Master Plan (all yes)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board approved the minutes from the April 22 meeting. It awarded the low bid of $961,425.60 to Buckeye Excavating & Construction, Inc. for the Church Road CR #137 Rehabilitation Project. The board also accepted two staff resignations, created a new juvenile‑court fund, authorized two lease agreements, approved a $367,781.17 voucher report, and authorized requested fund transfers. All motions passed with votes of yes from Commissioners Stahl and Douglas; Commissioner Coppeler was absent.
- Approved April 22, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0)
- Awarded Church Road CR #137 Rehabilitation contract to Buckeye Excavating & Construction, Inc. for $961,425.60 (2‑0)
- Accepted resignation of Madyson Knox‑Bennett, Radiological Programs Coordinator, effective May 5 2025 (2‑0)
- Requested County Auditor establish Youth Resource Center fund for Juvenile Court (2‑0)
- Authorized lease with Department of Job and Family Services at 8043 W. SR 163, Oak Harbor, $75,638.99 year 1, $69,532.76 year 2 (2‑0)
- Rescinded part of April 15 motion appointing Sarah Ivy as Eligibility/Referral Specialist 2 (2‑0)
- Approved Voucher Report dated April 23, 2025 for $367,781.17 (2‑0)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Juvenile Court, Job and Family Services, and Commissioner’s Office (2‑0)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the April 21 voucher report for $421,119.22 and authorized payment. They also approved the minutes from the April 17 meeting, travel expense reimbursements, several inter‑agency agreements, two staffing actions, and the acceptance of March financial reports and requested fund transfers.
- Approved April 21 voucher report for $421,119.22 (3 yes)
- Approved minutes of April 17 meeting (2 yes, 1 abstain)
- Approved travel expense reimbursements (3 yes)
- Authorized signing of Justice Federal Equitable Sharing Agreement for Sheriff’s Office (3 yes)
- Authorized signing of Subgrant Agreement with Ohio Department of Job and Family Services (3 yes)
- Authorized hiring of Frank Baraona as Electrical Inspector at $28/hr (3 yes)
- Authorized Randall Wilburn as Training Supervisor with $15/hr differential (3 yes)
- Authorized requested fund transfers and appropriations (3 yes)
Commissioners
The commissioners approved the minutes from the April 15 meeting and authorized travel expense reimbursements. They also approved a $4,750 grant agreement with the America 250‑Ohio Commission and a $524,269.14 voucher report for payment. Additionally, they authorized fund transfers for Job and Family Services and the Sanitary Engineer’s Department, and entered then exited an executive session to discuss public employee compensation.
- Approved April 15, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)
- Approved travel expense requests (2-0)
- Authorized president to sign $4,750 grant agreement (2-0)
- Approved $524,269.14 voucher report for payment (2-0)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations for Job & Family Services and Sanitary Engineer’s Dept (2-0)
- Entered executive session to discuss public employee compensation (2-0)
- Returned to open session after executive session (2-0)
Commissioners
The commissioners entered executive session to discuss public employee compensation and returned to open session. They approved the April 10 meeting minutes, travel requests, several personnel hires and promotions, multiple contract amendments, a $982,742 property purchase payment, and a $538,077.23 voucher payment.
- Entered executive session on public employee compensation (3-0)
- Approved minutes of April 10, 2025 meeting (2-1)
- Approved travel requests (3-0)
- Approved Amendment #2 to OCTA service contract, increasing $5,000 (3-0)
- Approved hiring of Sarah Ivy and promotion of Veronica King (3-0)
- Authorized signing of Amendment #1 with Interstate Gas Supply, LLC (3-0)
- Authorized payment of $982,742 to Tri Coast Title for property purchase (3-0)
- Approved voucher report totaling $538,077.23 for payment (3-0)
Commissioners
The board approved the minutes from the April 8 meeting and authorized travel requests. It approved amendments to the CMS certification for Riverview Healthcare Campus and to the Juvenile Court grant agreement. Two road contracts were approved—$488,435.44 for a chip‑seal project and $342,960.20 for bituminous surface treatment—along with a $193,692.39 voucher payment and various fund transfers requested by county departments.
- Approved minutes of April 8, 2025 meeting (yes)
- Approved travel requests (yes)
- Approved amendment to CMS certification for Riverview Healthcare Campus (yes)
- Authorized signing of Amendment #3 to Juvenile Court grant agreement (yes)
- Approved contract with Runway, Inc. for 2025 Chip Seal Project, $488,435.44 (yes)
- Approved contract with Erie Blacktop, Inc. for 2025 Bituminous Surface Treatment, $342,960.20 (yes)
- Approved April 9, 2025 voucher report, $193,692.39 for payment (yes)
- Authorized transfers and appropriations requested by Sheriff’s Office, Commissioners Office, and Sanitary Engineer’s Department (yes)
Commissioners
The board approved the April 3 meeting minutes, travel expense requests, and a $2,000 contribution to the Family and Children First Council. It also authorized contracts for asbestos removal ($12,075 max) and participation in ODOT road‑salt contracts, and approved a voucher payment of $454,225.72. The board adopted a resolution supporting State Issue 2 and rejected the appointment of Doug Galloway to the Erie‑Ottawa International Airport joint appointment.
- Approved April 3, 2025 minutes (3‑0 yes)
- Approved travel expense requests (3‑0 yes)
- Authorized $2,000 contribution to Family & Children First Council (3‑0 yes)
- Authorized asbestos removal contract up to $12,075 (3‑0 yes)
- Approved voucher payment of $454,225.72 (3‑0 yes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑12 for ODOT road‑salt contracts (3‑0 yes)
- Adopted Resolution No. 25‑11 supporting State Issue 2 (3‑0 yes)
- Rejected appointment of Doug Galloway to airport joint appointment (3‑0 no)
Commissioners
The commissioners unanimously approved several items, including the minutes from the April 1 meeting and travel expense requests. They accepted Beth Gree r's retirement from the Emergency Management Agency effective May 31, 2025, and created a new Special Details fund for the Sheriff’s Office. They also authorized a $217,693 independent contractor agreement with Great Lakes Community Action Partnership for the Community Housing Impact and Preservation Program, approved a $0.50 hourly supplement for Rhonda Roberts, and approved a voucher report totaling $963,736.18 for payment.
- Approved minutes of the April 1, 2025 meeting (unanimous)
- Approved travel expense requests (unanimous)
- Accepted retirement of Beth Gree r from Emergency Management Agency effective May 31, 2025 (unanimous)
- Requested County Auditor establish new Special Details fund for Sheriff’s Office (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of $217,693 Independent Contractor Agreement with GLCAP for CHIP grant (unanimous)
- Approved $0.50/hour supplement for Rhonda Roberts effective March 31, 2025 (unanimous)
- Approved April 2, 2025 voucher report totaling $963,736.18 and authorized payment warrant (unanimous)
Commissioners
The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of contracts, personnel actions, and financial items. Highlights include a $215,000 change order with AECOM for the Village of Marblehead water system design and a $100,000 service contract with LT Medical Transport. All motions were adopted with a 3‑yes vote.
- Approved minutes of March 25, 2025 (3‑yes)
- Approved travel expense reimbursements (3‑yes)
- Approved $2,675 fire protection contract with Johnson Controls (3‑yes)
- Approved $100,000 service contract with LT Medical Transport (3‑yes)
- Approved $300,000 amendment to All Star Transportation contract (3‑yes)
- Approved $215,000 change order with AECOM Technical Services for Marblehead water system (3‑yes)
- Approved $97,379.19 voucher report for payment (3‑yes)
- Approved termination of easement for 1965 E Harbor Road (3‑yes)
Commissioners
The board approved several contracts, including a $1,643,205.00 Workforce Hub project and a $189,565.72 Meraki switches agreement. It also accepted the retirement of Tom Rex, approved travel expenses, and named a previously unnamed road Georgetown Drive. The March 11 and March 20 meeting minutes were approved, and a voucher report for $725,844.16 was authorized for payment.
- Continued Eppling Ditch hearing, set June 3 decision (3-0)
- Approved March 11 minutes (2-0-1)
- Approved March 20 minutes (2-0-1)
- Approved travel expenses (3-0)
- Accepted Tom Rex retirement (3-0)
- Approved $189,565.72 Meraki switches contract (3-0)
- Approved $1,643,205.00 Workforce Hub contract (3-0)
- Named Georgetown Drive (3-0)
Commissioners
The board approved the March 18 meeting minutes and travel expense requests. It created a new FY22 Homeland Security Grant fund for the Emergency Management Agency and authorized an MOU for emergency electrical work at the fairgrounds. A pay increase for Susan Jakubowski was approved, and bid opening dates were set for two road rehabilitation projects. The March 19 voucher report for $109,286.28 was also approved for payment.
- Approved minutes of March 18, 2025 meeting
- Approved travel expense requests
- Approved creation of FY22 Homeland Security Grant fund for Emergency Management Agency
- Authorized signing of MOU for emergency electrical maintenance at Ottawa County Fairgrounds
- Approved pay increase for Susan Jakubowski effective March 24, 2025
- Set bid opening date April 17, 2025 11:00 a.m. for Church Road, C.R. #137 Rehabilitation Project
- Set bid opening date April 17, 2025 11:15 a.m. for Langram Road #163 Rehabilitation Project
- Approved voucher report dated March 19, 2025 for $109,286.28