Knox County public meetings in 2024

Board of Commissioners

This is a bills-only session with no regular session scheduled. The Board will focus on the approval and signing of bill lists, financials, and fund transfers.

• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now
• Approval of Transfer of Funds and Supplemental Appropriations

The Knox County Board of Commissioners held a bills-only session, approving all resolutions unanimously. They approved a 2025 farm land lease with Three Springs Family Farms, LLC, a utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Howard Danville Road, four appropriation adjustments, and two bill lists. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved 2025 farm land lease with Three Springs Family Farms, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Howard Danville Road (unanimous)
• Approved $26,626.93 transfer from Critical Bridge Replacement to State Critical Road (unanimous)
• Approved $49,808.00 transfer from Contingencies to Contract Services (unanimous)
• Approved $136,434.24 transfer from Critical Bridge Replacement to Federal Safety Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $673,373.07 transfer from Federal Safety Grant to State Critical Road (unanimous)
• Approved bill list dated December 30, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Then and Now bill list dated December 30, 2024 (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet on December 26, 2024, to approve adjustments to appropriations, bill lists, and supplemental financials. This is a procedural session with no substantive decisions or discussions.

The Knox County Board of Commissioners held a bills-only session on December 26, 2024, approving all nine resolutions presented. These included rescinding and replacing software agreements with Equivant Courtview Justice Solutions, approving a Verizon addendum, a sign company agreement, a road use agreement with Ohio Power, an engineer's title sheet, an appropriation adjustment, and two bill lists. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Approved Resolution 2024-895 rescinding/replacing Equivant software license agreement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-896 rescinding/replacing Equivant software maintenance agreement (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-897 Verizon NASPO ValuePoint addendum for wireless/data/voice (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-898 DaNite Sign Company services agreement for $11,475 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-899 road use/maintenance agreement with Clinton/Liberty Townships and Ohio Power (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-900 engineer's title sheet for Danville Amity Road safety project (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-901 appropriation adjustment of $56,300 from Sheriff detective salaries to employee salaries (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-902 and 2024-903 bill lists (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including a $158,000 Community Development Block Grant for the Danville Park Improvement Project. Other items include a jail food cost report, a newspaper advertisement for a public notice, a utility permit for 17069 Vance Road, and an ODOT highway mileage certification. The meeting also covers routine appropriations, fund transfers, and acceptance of prior minutes.

• Approve $158,000 CDBG grant (Grant #B-F-24-1BM-1) for Danville Park Improvement Project
• Approve jail food cost per meal report for November 2024
• Approve newspaper advertisement for public notice of finding no significant impact and intent to request CDBG funds
• Approve utility permit for Knox Energy, Inc. at 17069 Vance Road, Morgan Township
• Approve ODOT 2024 County Highway System mileage certification

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a $158,000 Community Development Block Grant agreement for the Danville Park Improvement Project, along with related advertising and utility permits. They also approved several appropriations, fund transfers, and bill lists, and received updates from Knox County Transit, Job and Family Services, and the Dog Shelter.

• Approved $158,000 CDBG grant agreement for Danville Park improvements (unanimous)
• Approved advertisement for CDBG public notice in Mount Vernon News (unanimous)
• Approved utility permit for Knox Energy at 17069 Vance Road (unanimous)
• Approved ODOT 2024 County Highway System Mileage Certification (399.803 miles) (unanimous)
• Approved $200,000 supplemental appropriation and fund transfer (unanimous)
• Approved appropriation adjustments totaling $598,113.87 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list and then-and-now bill list for December 19, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 5, 10, 12, and 17 meetings (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2025 General Fund Budget and several infrastructure contracts. The meeting also includes the retirement of Commissioner Teresa Bemiller and Sheriff David Shaffer.

• Approval of the General Fund Budget for 2025
• Payment of $189,546.96 to Rietschlin Construction, Inc. for Beckley Road Bridge Replacement
• Purchase of a 2023 Dodge Ram 3500 Truck for $35,417.00
• Bid award for office supplies and toner to Quill LLC for 2025
• Bid award for pavement markings to Griffin Pavement Striping, LLC

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the 2025 General Fund budget of $27,228,771 and several other resolutions, including bid awards for office supplies, pavement markings, and a bridge payment. They also recognized retiring Sheriff David Shaffer and honored outgoing Commissioners Thom Collier and Teresa Bemiller. Departmental updates were heard from Water and Wastewater, Sheriff, and Human Resources.

• Approved $27,228,771 General Fund budget for 2025 (3-0)
• Approved bid award to Quill LLC for JFS office supplies ($15,608.36) and toner/ink ($24,722.59) (3-0)
• Approved bid award to Griffin Pavement Striping LLC for pavement markings ($80,990.40) (3-0)
• Approved final payment of $189,546.96 to Rietschlin Construction for Beckley Road Bridge replacement (3-0)
• Requested speed study for Schenck Creek Road (3-0)
• Authorized purchase of 2023 Dodge Ram 3500 for Water and Wastewater ($35,417.00) (3-0)
• Approved $41,605 appropriation adjustment from Sewer District contract service to equipment (3-0)
• Approved bill lists dated December 17, 2024 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contracts, including labor agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police and a consulting contract for financial reports. The session includes a departmental update from the Emergency Management Agency and a bid opening for 2025 office supplies.

• Final agreements with Fraternal Order of Police for dispatchers, supervisors, deputy sheriffs, sergeants, and lieutenants
• Contract with Donald J. Schonhardt and Associates, Inc. for Auditor's 2024-2026 financial reports
• Appointment of Kelley A. Gorry of Rich & Gillis Law Group as legal counsel for the Auditor in 2025
• LPA Federal Local-Let Project Agreement with ODOT for pavement markings on county roads
• Bid opening for Knox County Department of Job and Family Services 2025 office supplies

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions on the agenda, including new three-year labor agreements with the Fraternal Order of Police for dispatchers and deputy sheriffs, effective 2025-2027. They also approved a $21,500-per-year contract for financial report preparation, a $100,000 pavement marking project, and several other routine items. A bid opening for office supplies was held, with awards to be decided later, and a petition for a speed limit change on Schenck Creek Road was received for further study.

• Approved FOP dispatcher contract (2025-2027)
• Approved FOP deputy sheriff contract (2025-2027)
• Approved $21,500/yr ACFR consulting contract
• Approved $100,000 pavement marking project
• Approved $15,000 Salvation Army after-school transportation agreement
• Approved $41,057 supplemental appropriation
• Approved bill lists
• Received bids for JFS office supplies; award pending

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several resolutions, including releasing permissive auto‑tax funds to the Village of Fredericktown and approving a construction contract with Triple D Builders for the Knox County Fairgrounds Swine Barn. It will also vote on renaming Knox Area Transit, authorizing the transit director to file ODOT grant documents, and adopting a support letter for a mobility‑management program. Finally, the commissioners will approve the bill list and related appropriations.

• Authorize release of permissive auto tax funds to the Village of Fredericktown
• Approve Owner‑Contractor Agreement with Triple D Builders for Fairgrounds Swine Barn construction
• Approve name change of Knox Area Transit to Knox County Transit
• Authorize Transit Director Bethany Celmar to execute and file ODOT grant documents
• Approve support letter for the Mobility Management Program

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions presented, including the owner-contractor agreement for the fairgrounds swine barn project with Triple D Builders and the name change of Knox Area Transit to Knox County Transit. They also authorized the release of permissive auto tax funds to Fredericktown, approved ODOT grant documents, and made airport authority board appointments. A bid opening for pavement markings was held, with award deferred.

• Approved $9,141.18 permissive auto tax funds to Village of Fredericktown (3-0)
• Approved owner-contractor agreement with Triple D Builders for fairgrounds swine barn (3-0)
• Approved name change of Knox Area Transit to Knox County Transit (3-0)
• Authorized Transit Director to execute ODOT grant documents (3-0)
• Approved support letter for Mobility Management Program (3-0)
• Reappointed Jarred Murphy to Airport Authority Board (3-0)
• Appointed Christopher Salvucci to Airport Authority Board (3-0)
• Reappointed Don Divelbiss to Airport Authority Board (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review the draft General Fund Budget and Non-General Fund Budget with County Administrator Jason Booth.

• Review of Draft General Fund Budget
• Review of Non-General Fund Budget

The Board of Commissioners met with County Administrator Jason Booth to review the draft 2025 General Fund and Non-General Fund budgets. Minor adjustments will be made, and final budgets will be approved at a later date. No formal decisions were made during this session.

• Reviewed draft 2025 General Fund and Non-General Fund budgets with County Administrator
• Deferred final budget approval to a later date

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on several construction change orders, including a $156,823.92 increase for the Beckley Road Bridge Replacement. It will also consider additional change orders and a payment request for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project, a utility permit for Gilchrist Road, and a grant application for the county sheriff’s office. The meeting includes approval of supplemental appropriations and bill lists.

• Approve Change Order No. 1 – $156,823.92 increase for Beckley Road Bridge Replacement (Rietschlin Construction, Inc.)
• Approve Change Orders No. 5 ($21,942.93) and No. 6 ($42,786.08) for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project (Law General Contracting, Inc.)
• Approve Contractor's Application for Payment No. 5 – $888,025.99 for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project
• Approve Utility Permit for 15660 Gilchrist Road, Monroe Township (Licking Rural Electrification)
• Approve grant application for Knox County Sheriff's Office under the ODNR Marine Patrol Assistance Grant Program

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved multiple change orders and payments for road and bridge projects, including a $156,823.92 increase for the Beckley Road Bridge Replacement and two change orders for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project. They also approved a $888,025.99 payment to the contractor for the Danville Amity project, a utility permit, a marine patrol grant application, and several appropriation adjustments and bill lists. All resolutions were approved unanimously by the two commissioners present, with Commissioner Collier absent.

• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Beckley Road Bridge Replacement, increasing contract to $2,273,201.92 (2-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 5 for Danville Amity Road Safety Project, increasing contract to $3,216,101.36 (2-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 6 for Danville Amity Road Safety Project, increasing contract to $3,258,887.44 (2-0)
• Approved Contractor's Payment No. 5 of $888,025.99 for Danville Amity Road Safety Project (2-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 15660 Gilchrist Road (2-0)
• Approved Marine Patrol Assistance Grant application for $32,766.37 with $8,191.59 county match (2-0)
• Approved $50,000 supplemental appropriation for Community Support - Commissioners (2-0)
• Approved $119,828.92 transfer from Engineer/Roads to Engineer/Bridges (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve monthly interest and investment reports and annual tax collection reports. The session includes voting on a juvenile offender bed rental agreement and several utility permits.

• Bed Rental Agreement with Muskingum County for the Detention of Juvenile Offenders
• Utility Permit for 14845 North Liberty Road in Monroe Township
• Utility Permits for 47 and 61 Columbus Road in Clinton Township
• General Fund Interest Earned in November 2024 of $12,648.72
• Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for November 2024 of $102,558.40

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions presented, including a bed rental agreement with Muskingum County for juvenile detention at $80 per bed per day, and various financial reports and utility permits. They also received a petition to vacate an alley in Clinton Township and heard a departmental update on litter and recycling.

• Approved Star Ohio Bank statement for General Fund interest earned in November 2024, $12,648.72 (unanimous)
• Approved Star Ohio Bank statement for Program Income Fund interest earned in November 2024, $2.20 (unanimous)
• Approved Knox County Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for November 2024, $102,558.40 (unanimous)
• Approved Knox County Prosecutor 2024 Annual Delinquent Tax and Assessment Collection (DETAC) Report (unanimous)
• Approved Knox County Treasurer 2024 Annual Delinquent Tax and Assessment Collection (DETAC) Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bed Rental Agreement with Muskingum County for juvenile detention, $80 per bed per day, effective Jan 1-Dec 31, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved CentralSquare public safety software and services annual subscription, $8,432.00 (unanimous)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $50,000 for Soldiers Relief (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions, including a $631,461 payment for the Beckley Road Bridge Replacement Project and several service agreements. The meeting also includes a bid opening for the Knox Area Transit Bus Wrap Project and departmental updates. Approvals of supplemental appropriations, fund transfers, and other contracts are also on the agenda.

• Approve Contractor's Application for Payment No. 4 – Beckley Road Bridge Replacement Project – $631,461.14
• Approve Amendment to CDBG contract with CDC of Ohio, Inc. – additional administration fees of $783.55
• Approve Change Order No. 2 from Beck Electric Company – decrease of $3,231.84 for unused allowance funds
• Approve Contractor Agreement with Speak Write for transcription services – $15,000.00
• Bid Opening for Knox Area Transit Bus Wrap Project

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a capital project fund for the Board of Elections, capped at $1,000,000, to prepare for future voting machine and equipment purchases. The board also approved 15 other resolutions, including a $631,461.14 payment for the Beckley Road Bridge Replacement Project and a $15,000 transcription services contract for Job and Family Services. A bid opening for the Knox Area Transit Bus Wrap Project was held, with bids ranging from $114,703.10 to $154,644.46; an award will be made at a later date.

• Approved $1M capital project fund for Board of Elections equipment/voting machines (3-0)
• Approved $631,461.14 payment to Rietschlin Construction for Beckley Road Bridge Replacement (3-0)
• Approved $15,000 transcription services contract with Speak Write for JFS (3-0)
• Approved $1,432.02 monthly waste removal proposal from Republic Services (3-0)
• Approved $48,041.85 supplemental appropriation for Sewer District equipment (3-0)
• Approved $300,000 fund transfer to Sewer District and $100,000 to another fund (3-0)
• Approved $37,618.34 fund transfer (3-0)
• Approved bill list and then-and-now bill list (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to approve a utility permit for a property in Miller Township and a document management agreement for the county auditor's copier. The meeting will also include acceptance of previous minutes, approval of bills, and departmental updates from Job and Family Services and the Dog Shelter.

• Approve Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for 3001 Weaver Road in Miller Township
• Approve Document Management Agreement with Modern Office Methods for Knox County Auditor Copier
• Approval of Bill List
• Departmental updates from Knox County Department of Job and Family Services and Knox County Dog Shelter

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 3001 Weaver Road in Miller Township, a 60-month copier lease with Modern Office Methods for the County Auditor at $314.00 per month, and three bill lists dated November 21, 2024. The minutes from November 19, 2024 were also approved. Commissioner Bill Pursel was absent; all resolutions passed with Commissioners Bemiller and Collier voting aye. The rest of the meeting consisted of departmental updates from Job and Family Services and the Dog Shelter, with no other decisions recorded.

• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 3001 Weaver Road, Miller Township (2-0, Pursel absent)
• Approved 60-month Document Management Agreement with Modern Office Methods for County Auditor copier, $314.00/month (2-0, Pursel absent)
• Approved minutes from November 19, 2024 meeting
• Approved Bill List dated November 21, 2024 (2-0, Pursel absent)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated November 21, 2024 (2-0, Pursel absent)
• Approved Board of Election Poll Workers Bill List dated November 21, 2024 (2-0, Pursel absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider approving payments for water system improvements, sidewalk projects, and recycling education services. The board will also appoint a member to the Volunteer Senior Levy Advisory Board and approve supplemental appropriations and bills.

• Approve $31,000 CDBG contract with CDC of Ohio
• Approve $9,800 payment for Martinsburg Water System
• Approve $9,800 payment for Brinkhaven Sidewalk Project
• Approve $74,832 recycling education services contract
• Appoint Matthew Schwartz to Volunteer Senior Levy Advisory Board

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions presented, including a $31,000 CDBG administration contract, three grant payments for water and sidewalk projects, a recycling agreement, and a consultant agreement. They also approved supplemental appropriations, an appropriation adjustment, and bill lists. Commissioner Thom Collier was absent; all votes were unanimous among the two present commissioners.

• Approved CDBG contract with CDC of Ohio for $31,000 (2-0)
• Approved $9,800 payment for Martinsburg Water System Improvement (2-0)
• Approved $9,800 payment for Brinkhaven Sidewalk Improvement (2-0)
• Approved $2,120 payment for Brinkhaven Sidewalk Improvement (2-0)
• Approved DKMM recycling agreement for $74,832 (2-0)
• Approved consultant agreement with Dalene Pride for BMV audits (2-0)
• Appointed Matthew Schwartz to Senior Levy Advisory Board (2-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations and appropriation adjustment (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on reappointing two members to the Board of Developmental Disabilities. They will approve the final wage compliance report for the CDBG Buckeye Addition Waterline Construction Project. The agenda includes approval of two contracts for the CDBG Martinsburg Water System Improvements Phase II totaling $422,205.40, and a $66,631.20 software purchase from N‑Able Software Company. They will also approve the listed bills and bill‑list comparisons.

• Reappointment of Meralyse Dessert to the Board of Developmental Disabilities
• Reappointment of Tonya Boucher to the Board of Developmental Disabilities
• Approve contract with KN Excavation, LLC for $351,065.40 (Martinsburg Water System Improvements Phase II, Contract A)
• Approve contract with Jamison Well Drilling, Inc. for $71,140.00 (Martinsburg Water System Improvements Phase II, Contract B)
• Approve sales order with N‑Able Software Company for $66,631.20 (IT licenses, software and support)

The Board of Knox County Commissioners approved several contracts for water system improvements and reappointed members to the Board of Developmental Disabilities. The board also authorized IT software purchases and appointed the County Administrator to the Area Development Foundation Board. Commissioners additionally reviewed a departmental update from Knox County 911.

• Reappointed Meralyse Dessert to Board of Developmental Disabilities (2-0)
• Reappointed Tonya Boucher to Board of Developmental Disabilities (2-0)
• Approved $351,065.40 contract with KN Excavation, LLC (2-0)
• Approved $71,140.00 contract with Jamison Well Drilling, Inc. (2-0)
• Approved $66,631.20 N-Able software purchase (2-0)
• Appointed Jason Booth to Area Development Foundation Board (2-0)
• Approved November 14, 2024, bill list (2-0)
• Approved November 14, 2024, Then and Now bill list (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on four resolutions, including a contractor agreement worth $1,139,288 for the Service Center North Addition project. They will also approve a jail food cost report, a utility permit for Dennis Church Road, and an updated transit policy. Additional items include approval of the bill list and related appropriations.

• Approve contractor agreement with Modern Builders, Inc. for the Service Center North Addition ($1,139,288)
• Approve utility permit from Licking Rural Electrification for Dennis Church Road, Jackson Township
• Approve Knox County Sheriff's Office jail food cost per‑meal report for October 2024
• Approve Knox Area Transit updated physical policy
• Approve bill list and supplemental appropriations

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a $1,139,288 contractor agreement with Modern Builders, Inc. for the Knox County Service Center North Addition project, and authorized County Administrator Jason Booth as signing agent. The board also approved the Sheriff's Office jail food cost report for October 2024, a utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification, an updated Knox Area Transit physical policy, an appropriation adjustment, and two bill lists. All resolutions passed 2-0 with Commissioner Thom Collier absent.

• Approved $1,139,288 contractor agreement with Modern Builders, Inc. for Service Center North Addition (2-0)
• Approved jail food cost report for October 2024: $12,819.78 total, 6,547 meals, $1.82 per meal (2-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 27846 Dennis Church Road, Jackson Township (2-0)
• Approved Knox Area Transit updated physical policy (2-0)
• Approved $27,172.59 appropriation adjustment from Auditor Professional Service to Other Expenses (2-0)
• Approved Bill List dated November 12, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated November 12, 2024 (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider three resolutions, including approving a $442,000 contract with Triple D Builders for the Knox County Fairgrounds Swine Barn. It will also approve utility permits for Licking Rural Electrification covering sections of Grove Church Road and Deal Road in Clay Township. The meeting includes acceptance of prior minutes, approval of bill lists, and a departmental update from the sheriff.

• Approve $442,000 bid award to Triple D Builders for the Knox County Fairgrounds Swine Barn project
• Approve utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification for 3923‑4412 Grove Church Road, Clay Township
• Approve utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification for 22002‑22143 Deal Road, Clay Township
• Accept minutes from the October 29 and November 5 regular sessions
• Approve Bill List and supplemental appropriations (Bill List – Then and Now)

The Board of Commissioners approved the appointment of Daniel Weckesser as interim sheriff for January 1-6, 2025, and awarded a $442,000 contract to Triple D Builders for the Fairgrounds Swine Barn Project. They also approved utility permits for Licking Rural Electrification, appropriation adjustments, and bill lists. The board met with state officials about mental health services and held an executive session on collective bargaining, taking no action.

• Appointed Daniel Weckesser as interim sheriff effective Jan 1-6, 2025 (3-0)
• Awarded $442,000 bid to Triple D Builders for Fairgrounds Swine Barn Project (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Grove Church Road (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Deal Road (3-0)
• Approved appropriation adjustment transferring $26,591.88 to JFS shared costs (3-0)
• Approved bill list dated Nov 7, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated Nov 7, 2024 (3-0)
• Entered and exited executive session on collective bargaining, no action taken (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote to approve the Treasurer's Depository and Investment Income Report showing $147,241.54 earned in October 2024. They will also approve interest earned on the General Fund ($13,392.15) and the Program Income Fund ($2.35) for the same month. Additional items include an advertisement for bids on pavement markings and several appropriation adjustments and fund transfers.

• Approve Knox County Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for October 2024 – $147,241.54
• Approve Star Ohio Bank interest earned for General Fund – $13,392.15
• Approve Star Ohio Bank interest earned for Program Income Fund – $2.35
• Approve advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for bids on various pavement markings (KNO-CR VAR PID 111370)
• Approve appropriation adjustments, fund transfers, and bill lists

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved an advertisement for bids on pavement markings and accepted the Treasurer's October investment income report of $147,241.54. The board also authorized several internal fund transfers, including moving $552,827.76 from Buildings & Grounds to Bond Transfers and $433,600.00 from Sewer District debt retirement to Sewer District transfers. All resolutions passed with unanimous votes from Commissioners Bemiller, Collier, and Pursel.

• Approved advertisement for bids on various pavement markings (3-0)
• Approved Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for Oct 2024 ($147,241.54) (3-0)
• Approved Star Ohio Bank General Fund interest statement for Oct 2024 ($13,392.15) (3-0)
• Approved Star Ohio Bank Program Income Fund interest statement for Oct 2024 ($2.35) (3-0)
• Approved appropriation adjustment transferring $433,600.00 from Sewer District Debt Retirement to Sewer District Transfers Out (3-0)
• Approved appropriation adjustment transferring $552,827.76 from Buildings & Grounds Principal Payment to Miscellaneous Transfers Out (3-0)
• Approved fund transfer of $552,827.76 from Transfers Out to Bond Transfers In (3-0)
• Approved fund transfer of $433,600.00 from Transfers Out to Transfers In (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates on the Ohio Homebuyer Plus Program and the Knox County Park District. The board is also reviewing bill lists and a public notice for 2025 consumable office supplies.

• Invitation to Bid for Knox County Department of Job and Family Services Consumable Office Supplies for 2025
• Update on Ohio Homebuyer Plus Program from State of Ohio Treasurer's Office
• Departmental update from Knox County Park District
• Approval of Bill List and Bill List - Then and Now

The Board approved an advertisement for bids for office supplies, the regular and 'then and now' bill lists, and the previous meeting's minutes. They also received Sheriff David Shaffer's resignation letter, effective January 1, 2025, with his recommendation to appoint the newly elected sheriff to fill the vacancy. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included a departmental update from the Park District.

• Approved advertisement for Invitation to Bid for Job and Family Services consumable office supplies (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated October 31, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated October 31, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from October 15, 2024 (3-0)
• Received Sheriff Shaffer's resignation letter and appointment recommendation

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several service agreements for behavioral health and emergency shelter. The meeting includes updates from Knox Area Transit and the Mount Vernon Farmers Market, as well as approvals for road work payments.

• Payment of $82,980.45 and a $36,195.37 change order to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Annual Resurfacing 2024
• Agreement between Department of Job and Family Services and Knox Public Health for SUD Case Management Services
• Agreement between Department of Job and Family Services and Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties
• Subrecipient Agreement with The Winter Sanctuary, Inc. for emergency shelter expenses
• Utility Permit Application from Licking Rural Electrification for 7899 Woods Church Road

The Board of Commissioners approved a final change order for the 2024 Annual Resurfacing project, increasing the contract by $36,195.37 to a new total of $919,780.58, and also approved the final payment of $82,980.45 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. Additionally, the board approved several agreements, including a $95,079 HRSA Substance Use Disorder case management agreement with Knox Public Health, a $95,079 behavioral health services agreement with Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties, and a $15,000 emergency shelter subrecipient agreement with The Winter Sanctuary, Inc. All resolutions were approved unanimously (3-0).

• Approved Change Order No. 1 - Final for Annual Resurfacing 2024, increasing contract to $919,780.58 (3-0)
• Approved Contractor's Application for Payment No. 3 - Final for Annual Resurfacing 2024, $82,980.45 (3-0)
• Approved HRSA SUD case management agreement with Knox Public Health, up to $95,079 (3-0)
• Approved behavioral health services agreement with Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties, up to $95,079 (3-0)
• Approved emergency shelter subrecipient agreement with The Winter Sanctuary, Inc., up to $15,000 (3-0)
• Approved satisfaction of mortgage for CHIP program property at 5361 Granville Road (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 7899 Woods Church Road (3-0)
• Approved bill lists dated October 29, 2024 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several permits and contracts, including a notice of commencement for the Knox County Service Center North Addition. The meeting includes a bid opening for the Knox County Fairgrounds Swine Barn.

• Notice of Commencement for Knox County Service Center - North Addition Project with Modern Builders, Inc.
• Bid opening for the Knox County Fairgrounds Swine Barn
• Utility Permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas Company at 14317 North Liberty Road
• Equipment Rental Contract with Southeastern Equipment Company for an Asphalt Hauler/Trailer
• Satisfaction of Mortgage from the CHIP Program for M.V. Homes, Ltd. at 13004 New Delaware Road

The Board of Commissioners approved five resolutions, including a utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas, an equipment rental contract, a notice of commencement for a building project, a mortgage satisfaction, and bill lists. A bid opening for the Fairgrounds Swine Barn was held, with bids ranging from $475,000 to $1,097,233; no award was made. The meeting was otherwise routine, with no substantive policy decisions.

• Approved utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas at 14317 North Liberty Road (2-0)
• Approved equipment rental contract with Southeastern Equipment for asphalt hauler at $900/week (2-0)
• Approved notice of commencement for Service Center North Addition with Modern Builders (2-0)
• Approved satisfaction of mortgage for M.V. Homes from CHIP program (2-0)
• Approved bill list dated October 24, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated October 24, 2024 (2-0)
• Held bid opening for Fairgrounds Swine Barn; no award made

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet for a regular session to approve financial bills and lists. Commissioners will also attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the Knox County Airport.

• Approval of Appropriation Adjustment
• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now
• Knox County Airport Groundbreaking Ceremony
• Comprehensive Plan Leadership Committee Zoom Meeting

The Board of Commissioners held a bills-only session, approving an appropriation adjustment, two bill lists, and a final plat. All resolutions passed unanimously. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $56,425 transfer from Contingencies to Professional Services (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated October 22, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated October 22, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Final Plat for Table Rock Estates Subdivision Phase II in Hilliar Township (3-0)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider two approvals: a proposal and quote from TripMaster for transit software and support, and the award and acceptance of VOCA and SVAA grants for the county prosecutor's victim assistance program for 2024‑2025. They will also accept the minutes from the September 26 and October 10 regular sessions and approve listed bills and supplemental appropriations. The agenda includes departmental updates from Job and Family Services and the Dog Shelter before adjourning.

• Approve Proposal/Quote from TripMaster for Knox Area Transit software and support
• Approve Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) and State Victims Assistance Act (SVAA) grant award and acceptance for 2024/2025 for the Knox County Prosecutor's Office Victim Assistance Program
• Accept minutes from the September 26 and October 10 regular sessions
• Approve Bill List and Bill List – Then and Now (transfer of funds, supplemental appropriations)
• Departmental updates: Knox County Department of Job and Family Services and Knox County Dog Shelter

The Board of Commissioners approved four resolutions, including a $97,425 one-time fee plus $2,488 monthly for TripMaster software and support for Knox Area Transit, and accepted VOCA and SVAA grants totaling $53,369.45 for the Prosecutor's Office victim assistance program. They also approved a public notice for bids on a bus wrap project and the bill lists. Departmental updates were received from Job and Family Services and the Dog Shelter, with no votes taken on those items.

• Approved TripMaster software and support for Knox Area Transit ($97,425 one-time, $2,488/month) (3-0)
• Approved VOCA grant of $40,575 with $10,143.45 cash match and SVAA grant of $2,651 for Prosecutor's Office victim assistance (3-0)
• Approved public notice in Mount Vernon News for Knox Area Transit bus wrap project bids (3-0)
• Approved bill list dated October 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated October 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 26 and October 10, 2024 meetings

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The Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts, including water system projects in the Village of Martinsburg and a vehicle purchase for the County Engineer. The meeting also includes a lease agreement for ball fields and an update from the Convention & Visitors Bureau.

• Bid Award to KN Excavation for Village of Martinsburg Water System Improvements Project - Phase II - Contract A: $351,065.40
• Bid Award to Jamison Well Drilling, Inc. for Village of Martinsburg Water System Improvements Project - Phase II - Contract B: $71,140.00
• Purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 for Knox County Engineer from R. Dublin Chevrolet Acquisition LLC: $67,469.00
• Lease Agreement with Howard Youth League for Howard Memorial Ball Fields on Pipesville Road
• Master Service Agreement with Fahlgren Mortine for Knox Area Transit advertising and marketing

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved eight resolutions, including a $351,065.40 bid award to KN Excavation for the CDBG Village of Martinsburg Water System Improvements Project Phase II Contract A, and a $71,140.00 bid award to Jamison Well Drilling for Contract B. Other approvals included a $56,425.00 marketing agreement for Knox Area Transit, a $67,469.00 vehicle purchase for the County Engineer, and a lease with the Howard Youth League for ball fields. The Board also received an annual update from the Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau; no decisions were made during that presentation.

• Approved addendum to subgrant agreement with Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging for additional $3,492.00 (new total $241,646.00)
• Approved Master Service Agreement with Fahlgren Mortine for Knox Area Transit advertising/marketing, total cost $56,425.00
• Approved bid award to KN Excavation for Martinsburg Water System Improvements Phase II Contract A, $351,065.40
• Approved bid award to Jamison Well Drilling for Martinsburg Water System Improvements Phase II Contract B, $71,140.00
• Approved lease agreement with Howard Youth League for Howard Memorial Ball Fields on Pipesville Road, term Dec 1, 2024–Dec 31, 2029
• Approved purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 for County Engineer from R. Dublin Chevrolet Acquisition LLC, $67,469.00
• Approved auction contract with Jagger Auctioneers for County Engineer's Office
• Approved Storm Water Regional Planning Employment Agreement with Knox County Regional Planning Commission, $5,000.00 per year, Jan 1, 2025–Dec 31, 2028

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals during the October 10, 2024 regular session. Items include an employment agreement for the county storm‑water engineer, a payment application from Law General Contracting for Danville‑Amity Road Phase I, a utility permit for Brightspeed on Pleasant Valley Road, a purchase agreement for PC Alert licenses with Response Technologies, and a subrecipient agreement with Hope Now Furniture Bank. The board will also accept minutes from the October 1 and 8 meetings and approve various appropriations and bill lists.

• Approve Storm Water Engineer Employment Agreement between the Board and the Knox County Engineer
• Approve Contractor Application for Payment No. 4 from Law General Contracting, Inc., for Danville‑Amity Road Phase I
• Approve Utility Permit from Brightspeed for Pleasant Valley Road in Clinton Township
• Approve Quote/Purchase Agreement with Response Technologies for PC Alert Licenses
• Approve Subrecipient Agreement between the Department of Job and Family Services and Hope Now Furniture Bank of Knox County

The Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions presented, including a $731,864.78 payment to Law General Contracting for Danville-Amity Road Phase I, a storm water engineer agreement, a utility permit, PC Alert licenses, and a subrecipient agreement. They also approved appropriation adjustments and bill lists. All votes were 2-0 with Commissioner Bemiller absent.

• Approved Storm Water Engineer Employment Agreement ($11,050/year, 2025-2028) (2-0)
• Approved $731,864.78 payment to Law General Contracting for Danville-Amity Road Phase I (2-0)
• Approved utility permit for Brightspeed on Pleasant Valley Road (2-0)
• Approved $13,125.00 purchase of 175 PC Alert licenses from Response Technologies (2-0)
• Approved $20,000 subrecipient agreement with Hope Now Furniture Bank (2-0)
• Approved appropriation adjustment transferring $122,000 among KAT accounts (2-0)
• Approved bill list and then-and-now bill list (2-0)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on resolutions including a roadway easement for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Replacement, a change order for the Knox County Engineer Generator, and the September 2024 jail food cost report. The board will also approve financial reports and previous meeting minutes.

• Authorize Knox County Engineer to apply for Ohio Public Works Commission funding
• Approve $2,858.27 change order for Knox County Engineer Generator with Beck Electric Company
• Approve $4,105.80 roadway easement for Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Replacement with Charles M. Mowery
• Approve Knox County Sheriff jail food cost per meal report for September 2024
• Approve Knox County Treasurer depository and investment income report for September 2024 ($171,728.17)

The Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions presented, including authorizing the county engineer to apply for state funding for Mishey Road resurfacing, approving a change order for the engineer generator, and accepting several reports and financial items. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Authorized engineer to apply for OPWC funds for Mishey Road resurfacing (3-0)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 from Beck Electric for $2,858.27 (3-0)
• Approved roadway easement for Pleasant Valley Road bridge replacement (3-0)
• Approved satisfaction of mortgage for Craig and Nancy Clouston (3-0)
• Approved satisfaction of mortgage for Valerie Gump (3-0)
• Approved jail food cost per meal report for September 2024 (3-0)
• Approved treasurer depository and investment income report for September 2024 (3-0)
• Approved appropriation adjustment of $961,997.76 (3-0)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several resolutions including emergency management plans and software licenses. The board is also reviewing a contract for inmate housing with Delaware County and road marking upgrades.

• Payment of $566,437.29 to Rietschlin Construction, Inc. for Beckley Road Bridge Replacement
• Contract for inmate housing with the Delaware County Board of Commissioners
• ODOT agreement for pavement markings on various county roads (KNO CR VAR PM FY2025)
• Software license and maintenance agreements with Equivant for Courtview Justice Solutions
• Approval of Knox County Emergency Operations Plan annexes for Public Information and Severe Weather

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a contract with Delaware County for inmate housing at $83 per inmate per day, effective through July 31, 2027. They also approved several other resolutions, including FEMA grant agent designation, emergency operations plan annexes, a pavement marking project agreement, a bridge payment, software agreements, fund transfers, and bill lists. The meeting included a departmental update from Sheriff David Shaffer covering jail census, staffing, and other operational matters.

• Approved inmate housing contract with Delaware County at $83/inmate/day (3-0)
• Approved FEMA grant agent designation for James DeChant (3-0)
• Approved Annex C - Public Information and Warning for Emergency Operations Plan (3-0)
• Approved Annex 2 - Severe Weather for Emergency Operations Plan (3-0)
• Approved ODOT pavement marking project agreement up to $100,000 (3-0)
• Approved $566,437.29 payment to Rietschlin Construction for Beckley Road Bridge (3-0)
• Approved software license and maintenance agreements with Equivant (3-0)
• Approved $200,000 fund transfer and bill lists (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners approved Change Order No. 4 for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements Project, increasing the contract by $30,000 for SWPPP inspections, bringing the new contract price to $3,194,158.43. They also approved a $1,150,000 supplemental appropriation and a corresponding fund transfer. The board opened bids for the CDBG Village of Martinsburg Water System Improvements Project Phase II, with awards to be made at a later date. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included departmental and community updates.

• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements Project, $30,000 increase (3-0)
• Approved $1,150,000 supplemental appropriation (3-0)
• Approved $1,150,000 fund transfer (3-0)
• Opened bids for CDBG Martinsburg Water System Improvements Phase II; award deferred

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The Board of Commissioners will review contracts for school security and transit compliance. The meeting includes updates from the Emergency Management Agency and the Knox County Regional Airport.

• School Resource Officer Contract with Centerburg Local School District
• Addendum to Inter-Agency Contractor Agreement between Knox County Department of Job and Family Services and Knox Area Transit
• Appropriation of Funds/Supplemental Appropriation
• Approval of Bill Lists

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a School Resource Officer contract with Centerburg Local School District at $17,000 annually for 2024-2025, along with several other routine resolutions. They also heard updates from the Emergency Management Agency and the Regional Airport, including a $670,000 fundraising goal for the Aviation Center project. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved SRO contract with Centerburg Local School District, $17,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved addendum to Job and Family Services/Knox Area Transit agreement (unanimous)
• Approved participation in Knox County Fatherhood Collaborative (unanimous)
• Approved $60,000 supplemental appropriation for Veterans Relief advertising (unanimous)
• Approved bill list dated September 26, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved Then and Now bill list dated September 26, 2024 (unanimous)
• Recognized Morgan Grange #829 for 150 years of service (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will review payments for road work and utility permits. The meeting includes departmental updates from Knox Area Transit and Human Resources.

• Payment of $186,869.80 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Annual Resurfacing 2024
• Utility Permit from Ohio Cumberland Gas Company for Kokosing Gap Trail and Zion Road
• Contractor Agreement between Department of Job and Family Services and Welch Legal Services, LLC
• MOU between Department of Job and Family Services and I Am Boundless for OhioRise coordination

The Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions presented, including a $186,869.80 payment to Small's Asphalt Paving for annual resurfacing, a utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas, a $96,000 contract with Welch Legal Services, and a memorandum of understanding with I Am Boundless. They also approved appropriations, adjustments, and bill lists. Departmental updates were received from Knox Area Transit and Human Resources, with no decisions made on those items.

• Approved $186,869.80 payment to Small's Asphalt Paving (unanimous)
• Approved utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas (unanimous)
• Approved $96,000 contract with Welch Legal Services (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with I Am Boundless (unanimous)
• Approved $188,080 in supplemental appropriations (unanimous)
• Approved $80,000 in appropriation adjustments (unanimous)
• Approved bill list and then-and-now bill list (unanimous)

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The Board of Commissioners will review departmental updates and vote on project bids and permits. The session includes decisions on construction awards and legal notices for county facilities.

• Bid award for Knox County Service Center - North Addition Project to Modern Builders, Inc.
• Invitation to bid for the Knox County Fairgrounds Swine Barn Project
• Utility permit from Licking Rural Electrification for 16400 Sycamore Road in Pleasant Township
• Approval of Bill Lists

The Board approved the bid award for the Knox County Service Center North Addition project to Modern Builders, Inc. for $1,139,288.00, exceeding the engineer's estimate of $950,000.00. They also approved advertising for bids on the Fairgrounds Swine Barn project, a utility permit for Sycamore Road, a $186,000 supplemental appropriation for Sheriff cruisers, and the bill lists. No substantive decisions were made on the departmental updates, which were informational only.

• Approved $1,139,288 bid to Modern Builders for Service Center North Addition (3-0)
• Approved advertisement for bids on Fairgrounds Swine Barn project (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 16400 Sycamore Road (3-0)
• Approved $186,000 supplemental appropriation for Sheriff cruiser purchase (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated September 19, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated September 19, 2024 (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will open bids for the Knox County Service Center - North Addition Project. The session includes updates from the Howard Youth League and the Knox County Water and Wastewater department. Commissioners will also visit county property at 101 Crystal Avenue in Clinton Township.

• Bid opening for Knox County Service Center - North Addition Project
• Approval of Bill List and Bill List - Then and Now
• Property visit at 101 Crystal Avenue - Clinton Township

The Board of Commissioners approved a resolution establishing a Budget Stabilization Fund, transferring 5% of 2023 fiscal year revenue from the County General Fund as the initial amount. The board also approved a $5,000 contribution for 2024 and $10,000 for 2025 to the Knox County Agricultural Museum for log house repairs. A re-bid for the Service Center North Addition was opened with one bid of $1,139,288, with a decision deferred. The board met with the Howard Youth League about a lease renewal but took no formal action on the lease.

• Approved Budget Stabilization Fund establishment with 5% of 2023 revenue transfer (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 (2024) and $10,000 (2025) contribution to Knox County Agricultural Museum (3-0)
• Approved $1,286,321 supplemental appropriation (3-0)
• Approved $1,286,321 fund transfer (3-0)
• Approved appropriation adjustments totaling $155,000 for KAT operations (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated September 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated September 17, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from September 12, 2024 meeting

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The Board of Commissioners will review resolutions regarding community development grants and the county's mass notification system. The meeting includes departmental updates from the Knox County 911 and the Agricultural Museum.

• Payment of $3,096.00 for CDBG Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project
• Amended scope of work and budget for CDBG Brinkhaven Sidewalk Improvement Project
• Establishment of charge back amounts for the County Wide Mass Notification System (WENS)
• Departmental update from Knox County 911
• Update from Knox County Agricultural Museum

The Board approved the establishment of charge-back amounts to defray the annual $15,080 cost of the countywide mass notification system (Knox Alerts), along with several other routine resolutions. They also received updates from the Knox County Agricultural Museum and Knox County 911, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved charge-back amounts for Knox Alerts mass notification system (3-0)
• Approved $3,096 payment request for CDBG Buckeye Addition Waterline Project (3-0)
• Approved amended scope and budget for CDBG Brinkhaven Sidewalk Project (3-0)
• Approved bill list dated September 12, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated September 12, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 22 and September 10, 2024

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to vote on five resolutions, including eliminating a reserve fund, replacing a stabilization fund with a payroll reserve, and approving a Motorola Solutions equipment lease for the sheriff's radio system. The board will also hear a departmental update from the I.T. Department and accept previous meeting minutes.

• Eliminate General Fund Reserve Balance Account effective December 31, 2024
• Replace Budget Stabilization Fund with Accumulated Payroll Reserve Fund
• Approve $X Motorola Solutions equipment lease for Knox County Sheriff's Office radio system
• Approve utility permit for Spectrum on Flat Run Road and Tiger Valley Road in Union Township
• Approve unaudited annual financial report notice in Mount Vernon News for Job and Family Services

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including denying the Board of Elections' request to hire additional IT personnel, citing the county's centralized IT policy. They also approved a five-year equipment lease-purchase agreement with Motorola Solutions for Sheriff's Office radio equipment totaling $321,591, and eliminated the General Fund Reserve Balance Account effective December 31, 2024. All votes were unanimous (3-0).

• Denied Board of Elections request for additional IT personnel (3-0)
• Approved $321,591 five-year lease-purchase with Motorola Solutions for Sheriff's radio equipment (3-0)
• Approved elimination of General Fund Reserve Balance Account effective Dec 31, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved rescinding 2019 budget stabilization fund and establishing Accumulated Payroll Reserve Fund (3-0)
• Approved $125,000 appropriation adjustment from JFS salaries to public assistance (3-0)
• Approved CEBCO 2025 renewal rate acceptance (3-0)
• Approved county offices closing at noon on Dec 24, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Spectrum on Flat Run and Tiger Valley Roads (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will review financial reports and utility permits. The meeting includes a quarterly update from Knox Public Health and a vote on bidding for a water system project.

• Bids for Martinsburg Water System Improvements Project - Phase II
• Utility Permit from Columbia Gas - NiSource for 422 Columbus Road
• General Fund Interest Earned in August 2024: $15,057.35
• Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for August 2024: $153,885.85
• Quarterly Update from Knox Public Health

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions presented, including advertising for bids for the Martinsburg Water System Improvements Project Phase II, a utility permit for Columbia Gas, and several financial reports. They also approved a $66,605 purchase of a 2024 Ford F550 truck chassis for the Engineer's Office and a memorandum of understanding for the Ohio START program. Commissioner Bill Pursel was absent; all votes were 2-0.

• Approved advertisement for bids for Martinsburg Water System Improvements Phase II (2-0)
• Approved utility permit for Columbia Gas at 422 Columbus Road, Clinton Township (2-0)
• Approved Star Ohio Bank statement for General Fund interest, $15,057.35 (2-0)
• Approved Star Ohio Bank statement for Program Income Fund interest, $2.51 (2-0)
• Approved Treasurer's Depository and Investment Income Report, $153,885.85 (2-0)
• Approved Sheriff's Office Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report, $2.07/meal (2-0)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Ford F550 mechanic truck chassis for $66,605.00 (2-0)
• Approved MOU with Family Life Counseling for Ohio START program (2-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including the approval of mortgage satisfactions for six properties under the CHIP program. The board will also review utility permits for infrastructure work in Howard and Clay Townships.

• Satisfaction of CHIP Program mortgages for properties on Apple Valley Drive, Cullison Road, Crabapple Drive, Crestview Drive, and South Norton Street
• Utility Permit from Brightspeed of Ohio for Howard Danville Road and Magers Road
• Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for 4400 Grove Church Road
• Correction of fund name from Transit Revenue Fund to Transit Reserve Fund (Resolution 2024-406)
• Approval of Scrap Tire Certifications and Consent Form from the Ohio EPA

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all 10 resolutions on the agenda, including a correction to a transit fund name, scrap tire certifications, and eight mortgage satisfactions from the CHIP program. Commissioner Bill Pursel was absent, and all votes were unanimous among the two present commissioners. The board also accepted minutes from four prior meetings and received notice that The Sew Special Network, Inc. will cease operations on October 31, 2024.

• Approved Resolution 2024-616 to rescind and replace Resolution 2024-406, correcting fund name from Transit Revenue Fund to Transit Reserve Fund (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-617, scrap tire certifications and consent form from Ohio EPA (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-618, satisfaction of mortgage for David and Linda Gill, 1693 Apple Valley Drive, Howard (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-619, satisfaction of mortgage for Dorothy Riggs, 2768 Apple Valley Drive, Howard (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-620, satisfaction of mortgage for Vanessa Frazee, 1710 Cullison Road, Utica (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-621, satisfaction of mortgage for Laurie Monroe, 131 Crabapple Drive, Howard (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-622, satisfaction of mortgage for Carrie Buck, 31 Crestview Drive, Fredericktown (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-623, satisfaction of mortgage for Lisa Myers, 209 South Norton Street, Mount Vernon (2-0)

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The Board of Commissioners is holding a session dedicated solely to the approval of bills, financial lists, and fund transfers. No regular session items are scheduled for discussion.

• Payment of $649,930.33 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Annual Resurfacing 2024
• Payment of $390,919.10 to Law General Contracting, Inc. for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements
• Satisfaction of Mortgage from the CHIP Program for Elizabeth Diamond at 401 West Rambo Street, Danville
• Approval of Appropriation Adjustment
• Approval of Bill Lists

The Knox County Board of Commissioners held a bills-only session, approving all resolutions on the agenda. They approved contractor payments for road resurfacing and safety improvements, a mortgage satisfaction, appropriation adjustments, and the bill lists. All votes were unanimous among the two commissioners present, with President Teresa Bemiller absent.

• Approved satisfaction of CHIP mortgage for Elizabeth Diamond (2-0)
• Approved $649,930.33 payment to Small's Asphalt Paving for Annual Resurfacing 2024 (2-0)
• Approved $390,919.10 payment to Law General Contracting for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements (2-0)
• Approved $75,000 transfer from Supplies/KAT Operations to Vehicle Fuel (2-0)
• Approved $30,000 supplemental appropriation for Auditor salaries (2-0)
• Approved Bill List dated August 29, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated August 29, 2024 (2-0)

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The Board of Commissioners is holding a session limited to the approval and signing of bills and financials. No regular session is scheduled.

• Payment of $246,801.00 for CDBG Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project
• Approval of two Appropriation Adjustments
• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now

The Knox County Board of Commissioners held a bills-only session, approving all items on the agenda. They authorized a $246,801 payment request for the CDBG Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project and approved two appropriation adjustments totaling $458,847.07. The board also approved the regular and then-and-now bill lists. Commissioner Teresa Bemiller was absent; the remaining two commissioners voted unanimously.

• Approved $246,801 payment request for CDBG Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project (2-0)
• Approved $125,981 transfer from Household Connect to Water Improvements (2-0)
• Approved $332,866.07 transfer from Contract Service to Shared Cost in JFS (2-0)
• Approved bill list dated August 27, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated August 27, 2024 (2-0)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve resolutions for a watershed management grant, a law enforcement services agreement with the Village of Gambier, and a data sharing agreement with Local Workforce Area 7. The session also includes departmental updates and the approval of bills.

• Approve Support Letter for Knox Soil and Water Conservation District
• Approve Law Enforcement Services Agreement with Village of Gambier
• Approve Data Sharing Agreement with Local Workforce Area 7
• Departmental updates from Sheriff, Human Resources, and Knox Area Transit
• Approval of bill lists and transfer of funds

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions presented, including a four-year law enforcement services agreement with the Village of Gambier (up to $110,000/year), a support letter for a watershed grant, a data-sharing agreement, a pooled funding agreement, a hazardous materials annex, a bridge payment, a fund transfer, and bill lists. The board also received departmental updates from the Sheriff, Human Resources, and Knox Area Transit, and heard public comment on House Bill 287.

• Approved support letter for Knox Soil and Water Conservation District grant proposal (3-0)
• Approved law enforcement services agreement with Village of Gambier, up to $110,000/year for 4 years (3-0)
• Approved data sharing agreement with Local Workforce Area 7 (3-0)
• Approved shared funding agreement for pooled funds, $60,000 total (3-0)
• Approved Annex O - Hazardous Materials to Emergency Operations Plan (3-0)
• Approved payment of $85,587.10 to V.O. Menuez & Son for Krause Road Bridge (3-0)
• Approved $500,000 fund transfer (3-0)
• Approved bill list and then-and-now bill list (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a session focused exclusively on financial approvals. There is no regular session for other business.

• Approval of Appropriation Adjustment
• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now
• Approval of Transfer of Funds and Supplemental Appropriations

The Board of Knox County Commissioners held a bills-only session, approving two appropriation adjustments and two bill lists. Commissioner Thom Collier was absent. All resolutions were approved unanimously by the two present commissioners.

• Approved $40,000 transfer from JFS contract services to purchase of services (2-0)
• Approved $36,000 transfer from contingencies to sheriff cruiser purchase (2-0)
• Approved bill list dated August 20, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated August 20, 2024 (2-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider authorizing tax levies and rates for the 2025 fiscal year. The meeting includes departmental updates and several agreements regarding social services and county property.

• Authorization of tax levies and rates for the fiscal year beginning January 1, 2025
• Lease with the Knox County Agricultural Society for the Knox County Fairgrounds
• Service request with Law Enforcement Automated Data Systems (LEADS) for a router upgrade
• MOU with Riverside Recovery Services and The Freedom Center for the Ohio START Program
• Amendment to MOU between Knox County Family and Children First Council and Knox Public Health

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved resolutions to certify tax levies for fiscal year 2025, lease the fairgrounds for five years, and accept several agreements including a LEADS router upgrade and MOUs for the Ohio START program. They also recognized two retiring employees and heard updates from Job and Family Services and the Dog Shelter.

• Approved 2025 tax levies and certified amounts to auditor (2-0)
• Approved 5-year fairgrounds lease with renewal option (2-0)
• Accepted LEADS router upgrade request (2-0)
• Approved MOU amendment with Knox Public Health at $40.45/hr (2-0)
• Approved Ohio START MOU with Riverside Recovery Services (2-0)
• Approved Ohio START MOU with The Freedom Center (2-0)
• Approved bill list and then-and-now bill list (2-0)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on several contracts and permits. The session includes approvals for infrastructure security and a temporary generator for the Board of Elections.

• Contract and Notice to Proceed for Burcor Fencing LLC regarding Water and Wastewater Wellfield Security Fencing
• Legal Notice for bids for the Knox County Service Center - North Addition Project
• Quote from Mobile Air and Power Rentals for a Board of Elections Temporary Generator
• Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for 4843 Wall Street in Millford Township
• Retirement honors for Mary Ellen Hazen (Deputy Auditor) and Donna Durbin (911 Dispatcher)

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a $94,880 contract with Burcor Fencing LLC for water and wastewater wellfield security fencing, along with a notice to proceed. They also approved a utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification, a temporary generator quote for the Board of Elections, and two bill lists. All votes were unanimous with Commissioner Thom Collier absent.

• Approved contract with Burcor Fencing LLC for wellfield security fencing ($94,880) (2-0)
• Approved notice to proceed to Burcor Fencing LLC for wellfield security fencing (2-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 4843 Wall Street, Millford Township (2-0)
• Approved quote from Mobile Air and Power Rentals for Board of Elections temporary generator ($1,247.12) (2-0)
• Approved bill list dated August 13, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated August 13, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved resolution honoring retirement of Mary Ellen Hazen, Deputy Auditor (2-0)
• Approved resolution honoring retirement of Donna Durbin, 911 Dispatcher (2-0)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and fee changes, including a $249,424 engineering contract for the Cooke Road Bridge Replacement and a $65,521 truck purchase. They will also consider a dog license fee increase effective December 1, 2024, and approve a water improvement project grant for the Buckeye Addition.

• Approve $249,424 engineering contract for Cooke Road Bridge Replacement
• Approve $65,521 purchase of Knox County Engineer's 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 from R. Dublin Chevrolet
• Approve $2.1M water improvement project grant for Buckeye Addition
• Approve Knox County Dog Shelter 2025 dog license fee increase
• Award Knox County Water and Wastewater Wellfield Security Fencing contract to Burcor Fencing LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a $94,880 bid award to Burcor Fencing LLC for water and wastewater wellfield security fencing, and increased 2025 dog license fees effective December 1, 2024. The board also approved a $249,424 professional services proposal for the Cooke Road Bridge Replacement and a $65,521 vehicle purchase for the County Engineer. Departmental updates were received from Knox County 911 and the I.T. Department.

• Approved $94,880 bid award for wellfield security fencing to Burcor Fencing LLC (2-0)
• Approved 2025 dog license fee increase: $20 one-year, $60 three-year, $200 lifetime, $100 kennel (2-0)
• Approved $249,424 EMH&T proposal for Cooke Road Bridge Replacement services (2-0)
• Approved $65,521 purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 3500 for County Engineer (2-0)
• Approved amended scope and budget for Buckeye Addition Water Improvement Project (2-0)
• Approved $98,133.32 supplemental appropriation for JFS purchase of services (2-0)
• Approved $55,935.93 appropriation adjustment for tax settlement fees (2-0)
• Approved bill list and then-and-now bill list dated August 8, 2024 (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review several financial approvals and departmental updates. The session includes authorizing tax fund releases and approving contractor payments for infrastructure work.

• Payment of $446,191.93 to Rietschlin Construction, Inc. for Beckley Road Bridge Replacement
• Release of $13,437.46 in Permissive Auto Tax Funds to the Village of Danville
• Acknowledgement of Joseph and Donna Gutridge as 2024 Outstanding Senior Citizens
• Approval of July 2024 Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report
• Approval of Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for July 2024 totaling $177,905.43

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a $446,191.93 payment to Rietschlin Construction for the Beckley Road bridge replacement and $13,437.46 in permissive auto tax funds to the Village of Danville for street resurfacing. They also approved the jail food cost report, bank statements, an appropriation adjustment, and bill lists. Commissioner Thom Collier was absent; all votes were 2-0.

• Approved Resolution 2024-552 honoring Joseph and Donna Gutridge as 2024 Outstanding Senior Citizens (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-553 releasing $13,437.46 in permissive auto tax funds to Village of Danville for street resurfacing (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-554 approving $446,191.93 payment to Rietschlin Construction for Beckley Road bridge replacement (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-555 approving jail food cost per meal report for July 2024 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-556 approving Star Ohio Bank statement for general fund interest of $14,773.23 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-557 approving Star Ohio Bank statement for program income fund interest of $2.50 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-558 approving treasurer depository and investment income report of $177,905.43 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-559 transferring $417,586.37 for critical bridge replacement to state bridge fund (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review updates from Pathways of Central Ohio and the Water and Wastewater department. The body is deciding on a contractor agreement amendment for transit services and approving bill lists.

• Bid opening for Knox County Water and Wastewater Wellfield Security Fencing
• Amendment to Contractor Agreements between Department of Job and Family Services and Knox Area Transit

The Board approved an amendment to contractor agreements between Knox County Job and Family Services and Knox Area Transit, covering transportation for the Salvation Army After School Program, Ohio Means Jobs, and the Summer Youth Program. The board also held a bid opening for the Wellfield Security Fencing project, with bids ranging from $94,880 to $154,888; no award was made yet. Additionally, they received updates from Pathways of Central Ohio and the Water and Wastewater department, and approved the minutes from July 30, 2024.

• Approved amendment to contractor agreements with Knox Area Transit (2-0, Collier absent)
• Held bid opening for Wellfield Security Fencing; bids received, award deferred
• Approved minutes from July 30, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel policy updates and utility permits. The session includes a departmental update from Knox Area Transit and the approval of bill lists.

• Personnel policy updates for expense reimbursements, travel and meal, and vacation
• Utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas Company at 12918 Old Mansfield Road
• Utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification for Jug Run Road from Mill Road to McCament Road

The Board of Commissioners approved all six resolutions presented, including personnel policy updates for expense reimbursements, travel, meals, and vacation. They also approved two utility permits for gas and electrical work, certifications for Knox Area Transit funding, and the bill lists. The meeting included a departmental update from Knox Area Transit discussing ridership, staffing issues, and proposed route changes for the Kenyon College route.

• Approved personnel policy updates for expense reimbursements, travel/meal policy, and vacation policy (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas Company at 12918 Old Mansfield Road, Morris Township (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Jug Run Road, Jackson Township (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Certifications and Assurances from ODOT for Knox Area Transit funding (3-0)
• Approved bill list dated July 30, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now bill list dated July 30, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 23 and July 25, 2024 meetings
• Received and signed liquor permit name change notice for On The Run Drive Thru

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review resolutions regarding infrastructure and equipment. The session includes a departmental update from the Sheriff and a bid opening for the County Service Center North Addition.

• Change Order No. 3 for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements increasing contract by $12,126.50 to $3,164,158.43
• Support agreement with Justice AV Solutions (JAVS) for courtroom video conferencing
• Purchase of a 2024 Chevrolet Equinox SUV for the Knox County Engineer's Office
• Bid opening for Knox County Service Center - North Addition

The Board of Commissioners approved a change order for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements, increasing the contract by $12,126.50 to a new total of $3,164,158.43 to meet ODOT guardrail standards. They also approved a $2,994 extended warranty for courtroom video conferencing, a $27,915 vehicle purchase for the Engineer's Office, and two bill lists. A bid opening for the Service Center North Addition was held, but all bids exceeded the 20% limit and no decision was made. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved Change Order No. 3 for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements, increasing contract to $3,164,158.43 (2-0)
• Approved $2,994 Classic Coverage agreement with Justice AV Solutions for courtroom video conferencing (2-0)
• Approved $27,915 purchase of 2024 Chevrolet Equinox for Engineer's Office (2-0)
• Approved Bill List dated July 25, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 25, 2024 (2-0)
• Held bid opening for Service Center North Addition; all bids over $960,000 limit, decision deferred

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider approving agreements for landfill post-closure care, Kokosing Gap Trail resurfacing, and a document management system for Knox Area Transit. The board will also review bills and supplemental appropriations.

• Approve Proposal from Bennett & Williams Environmental Consultants for Knox County Landfill post-closure care
• Approve LPA Federal Local-Let Project Agreement with ODOT for Kokosing Gap Trail Resurfacing
• Approve Document Management Agreement with Modern Office Methods for Knox Area Transit
• Review Appropriation of Funds and Supplemental Appropriation
• Review Bill List

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including a $1.14 million ODOT agreement for the Kokosing Gap Trail resurfacing, a $31,300 contract for landfill post-closure care, and a 60-month copier/printer lease for Knox Area Transit. They also approved supplemental appropriations and bill lists. No substantive decisions were made beyond these approvals.

• Approved $31,300 proposal from Bennett & Williams for landfill post-closure care (2-0)
• Approved LPA agreement with ODOT for Kokosing Gap Trail resurfacing, up to $1,140,000 (2-0)
• Approved 60-month document management agreement with Modern Office Methods for Knox Area Transit copier/printer at $231/month (2-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations totaling $145,410 for Juvenile Court accounts (2-0)
• Approved bill list dated July 23, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved Then and Now bill list dated July 23, 2024 (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to review contractor payments and utility permits. The board is also scheduled to approve fund transfers, supplemental appropriations, and bill lists.

• Payment of $673,373.07 to Law General Contracting, Inc. for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements
• Utility Permit for Spectrum/Charter Communications at 2580 Croton Road, Hilliar Township
• Utility Permit for Spectrum/Charter Communications at 2818 Croton Road, Hilliar Township
• Approval of Appropriation of Funds/Supplemental Appropriation
• Approval of Bill List and Bill List - Then and Now

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a $673,373.07 payment to Law General Contracting for Danville Amity Road safety improvements, along with two utility permits for Spectrum/Charter Communications on Croton Road. They also approved a supplemental appropriation of $116,042.33, the bill lists, and the minutes from July 16, 2024. Commissioner Bill Pursel was absent; all votes were unanimous among the two present commissioners.

• Approved $673,373.07 payment to Law General Contracting for Danville Amity Road safety improvements (2-0)
• Approved utility permit for Spectrum/Charter at 2580 Croton Road, Hilliar Township (2-0)
• Approved utility permit for Spectrum/Charter at 2818 Croton Road, Hilliar Township (2-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $116,042.33 to account 294.1707.50291 (2-0)
• Approved bill list dated July 18, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved Then and Now bill list dated July 18, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from July 16, 2024 (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bill lists and a transfer of funds. The session includes an executive session regarding personnel.

• Executive session regarding personnel
• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now
• Approval of Transfer of Funds and Supplemental Appropriations

The Knox County Board of Commissioners met on July 16, 2024. The board entered executive session at 10:00 AM to discuss personnel matters and exited at 11:06 AM with no action taken. In open session, the board approved the minutes from July 11, 2024, and approved two bill lists. No afternoon session was held.

• Entered executive session at 10:00 AM on personnel matters (3-0)
• Exited executive session at 11:06 AM, no action taken (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 11, 2024 meeting
• Approved Bill List dated July 16, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 16, 2024 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates from Knox County 911 and the Knox County Dog Shelter. The session includes a review of previous meeting minutes and the approval of bill lists.

• Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for 22686 Deal Road in Clay Township
• Knox County 911 departmental update
• Knox County Dog Shelter departmental update
• Approval of Bill List and Then and Now bill list

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved four resolutions, including a one-year IV-D child support enforcement contract between Job and Family Services and the Sheriff's Office totaling $367,926.48. They also approved a utility permit for a Licking Rural Electrification service line on Deal Road, the Knox County Fairgrounds Emergency Operation Plan, and the July 11 bill lists. The board received departmental updates from Knox County 911 and the Dog Shelter, and heard concerns from a Hilliar Township trustee about septic systems and possible sewer tie-in to Centerburg; no action was taken on that discussion.

• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 22686 Deal Road, Clay Township (3-0)
• Approved Knox County Fairgrounds Emergency Operation Plan (3-0)
• Approved IV-D child support contract with Knox County Sheriff's Office, July 1, 2024–June 30, 2025, $367,926.48 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 27, July 2, and July 9, 2024 meetings
• Approved July 11, 2024 Bill List (3-0)
• Approved July 11, 2024 Then and Now Bill List (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review resolutions regarding the Brinkhaven Sidewalk Project and collaboration on opioid crisis funding. The meeting also includes reviews of June 2024 financial reports and an update from the I.T. Department.

• $8,000 payment draw for Brinkhaven Sidewalk Project Planning
• Collaboration with OneOhio Knox County Committee on opioid crisis funding
• June 2024 Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report
• June 2024 Sheriff Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report

The Board approved a resolution to work with the OneOhio Knox County Committee to determine the use of opioid settlement funds. Other actions included approving a sidewalk project payment, financial reports, and various budget appropriations.

• Approved $8,000 payment for Brinkhaven Sidewalk Project Planning (3-0)
• Approved collaboration with OneOhio Knox County Committee on opioid settlement fund use (3-0)
• Approved June 2024 Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report of $97,800.74 (3-0)
• Approved June 2024 Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report (3-0)
• Approved $25,956.20 appropriation transfer for County Building Insurance (3-0)
• Approved $85,000 in supplemental appropriations for Common Pleas Court and refunds (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated July 9, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 9, 2024 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions including a bid for water district security fencing. They will also address an inter-agency agreement regarding guardianship services and authorize a signing agent for the Kroger National Opioid Settlement.

• Invitation to Bid for Knox County Water District No. 1 Wellfield Security Fencing
• Authorization of Jason Booth as signing agent for Kroger National Opioid Settlement documents
• Inter-Agency Agreement for Guardianship Services between Knox and Licking County Job and Family Services

The Board approved several financial resolutions, including a contractor payment for bridge work and a guardianship services agreement. They also authorized a signing agent for an opioid settlement and approved various bank statements and fund transfers.

• Approved $214,099.30 payment to V.O. Menuez & Son, Inc. for Krause Road Bridge
• Approved $55,735.00 guardianship services agreement between Knox County JFS, Licking County JFS, and Ohio Network for Innovation Consortium Purchasing Partners
• Authorized County Administrator Jason Booth as signing agent for Kroger National Opioid Settlement
• Approved advertisement for Knox County Water District No. 1 Wellfield security fencing bids
• Approved $150,000.00 appropriation transfer to Departmental Support
• Approved Star Ohio Bank interest statements for General Fund ($14,077.96) and Program Income Fund ($2.41)
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated July 2, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will receive updates from the Knox County Sheriff and United Way of Knox County. The agenda includes a resolution to approve a Spectrum utility permit for Chapel and Jelloway Roads in Jefferson Township. The board will also review appropriation adjustments, fund transfers, and bill lists.

• Spectrum utility permit for Chapel and Jelloway Roads in Jefferson Township
• Knox County Sheriff departmental update
• United Way of Knox County update
• Approval of appropriation adjustments and fund transfers

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the fiscal mid-year budget beginning January 1, 2024. The agenda includes several contract approvals for county departments and a fund release for street improvements.

• Approve Knox County Fiscal Mid-Year Budget
• $92,564.39 release to City of Mount Vernon for Center Street Stormwater Improvements
• Inter-Agency Contractor Agreement between Job and Family Services and Knox Area Transit
• Document Management Agreement with Modern Office Methods for 911 Dispatch Center copiers
• Document Management Agreement with Modern Office Methods for Adult Probation copier

The Board of Knox County Commissioners approved the county's fiscal mid-year budget and a $700,000 inter-agency agreement between Job and Family Services and Knox Area Transit. The board also authorized the release of $92,564.39 in permissive auto tax funds to the City of Mount Vernon for stormwater improvements. Additionally, the commissioners approved several equipment contracts and routine financial transfers.

• Approved 2024 mid-year budget (3-0)
• Released $92,564.39 in auto tax funds to Mount Vernon (3-0)
• Approved $700,000 JFS-Transit transportation contract (3-0)
• Approved 60-month copier agreement for 911 Dispatch (3-0)
• Approved 60-month copier agreement for Adult Probation (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 JFS appropriation adjustment (3-0)
• Approved $256,000 supplemental appropriation (3-0)
• Approved $107,000 fund transfer (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions regarding a state economic development grant and several service contracts. The meeting also includes a departmental update from the Knox County Dog Shelter.

• State of Ohio Community Development Block Grant Program agreement
• Agreement with Dalene M. Pride for BMV Taxing District Audits
• Document Management Agreement with Modern Office Methods for 911 Dispatch Center
• Knox County Dog Shelter departmental update

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved four resolutions at its June 20, 2024 morning session. These included a Community Development Block Grant economic development revolving loan fund administration agreement for 2024-2026, an agreement with Dalene M. Pride for Bureau of Motor Vehicles taxing district audits for 2023, and two bill lists. Commissioner Teresa Bemiller was absent; all votes recorded were 2-0 with Commissioners Thom Collier and Bill Pursel voting aye. The meeting also included a departmental update from the Dog Warden and adjourned with no afternoon session.

• Approved Resolution 2024-483: CDBG Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Administration Agreement (Jan 1, 2024–Dec 31, 2026) (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-484: Agreement with Dalene M. Pride for BMV taxing district audits for Jan–Dec 2023 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-485: Bill List dated June 20, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-486: Then and Now Bill List dated June 20, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from June 18, 2024 meeting (voice vote, no tally recorded)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review a change order for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project. The session also includes the approval of various fund transfers and bill lists.

• Change Order No. 2 from Law General Contracting, Inc. for $20,142.70 (Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project)
• Approval of Fund Transfer
• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved Change Order No. 2 from Law General Contracting, Inc. for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project, adding $20,142.70 for additional piping and bringing the contract price to $3,152,031.93. The board also approved a $50,000 fund transfer, the June 18, 2024 bill list, and a then-and-now bill list. Commissioner Teresa Bemiller was recorded absent; Commissioners Thom Collier and Bill Pursel voted in favor on each resolution. The board approved minutes from June 13, 2024, and adjourned to attend a Tax Incentive Review Council meeting; no afternoon session was held.

• Approved Change Order No. 2 from Law General Contracting, Inc. for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project, increasing contract by $20,142.70 to $3,152,031.93 (2-0, Bemiller absent)
• Approved $50,000 fund transfer from 101.1501.50601 to 242.1590.41100 (2-0, Bemiller absent)
• Approved Bill List dated June 18, 2024 (2-0, Bemiller absent)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated June 18, 2024 (2-0, Bemiller absent)
• Approved minutes from Thursday, June 13, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss departmental updates from Water, Wastewater, and 911. The session includes several resolutions regarding infrastructure agreements, IT services, and workforce development subscriptions.

• Rescind and replace solar project roadway use agreement with Frasier Solar I, LLC
• Approve IT services contractor agreement with The Village of Gambier
• Approve behavioral health service coordinator agreement with Knox County Sheriff's Office
• Approve SkillPath eLearning subscription for Ohio Means Jobs via Graceland College
• Approve workforce development sub-grant agreement with Greater Ohio Workforce Board

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including a replacement roadway use and maintenance agreement for the Frasier Solar project and an IT services agreement with the Village of Gambier. Commissioners also authorized a $10,385.96 change order for the Danville Amity Road safety improvements and approved multiple fund appropriations and bill lists.

• Approved Rescind and Replace Resolution 2024-466 for Frasier Solar I, LLC roadway use and maintenance agreement
• Approved IT services agreement with the Village of Gambier through May 31, 2025 (Resolution 2024-467)
• Approved behavioral health service coordinator position agreement with Sheriff's Office and Mental Health and Recovery Board for up to $40,000 per period (Resolution 2024-468)
• Approved SkillPath eLearning subscription services agreement for $3,500 (Resolution 2024-469)
• Approved sub-grant agreement with Greater Ohio Workforce Board through June 30, 2026 (Resolution 2024-470)
• Approved NESCO Resource payroll services contract amendment not to exceed $75,000 (Resolution 2024-471)
• Approved Lifesize audio conferencing renewal for Common Pleas Court for $1,156.78 (Resolution 2024-472)
• Approved $10,385.96 change order for Danville Amity Road safety improvements, bringing contract total to $3,131,889.23 (Resolution 2024-473)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several resolutions. These include a utility permit for Hilliar Township and a health insurance agreement with the DKMM Joint Solid Waste District. The board will also review jail food cost reports from May 2024.

• Utility permit for Croton Road and Lock Road in Hilliar Township
• Health insurance participation agreement with DKMM Joint Solid Waste District
• Knox County Sheriff Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report for May 2024

The Board approved a utility permit for pole replacements in Hilliar Township and a health insurance agreement for the DKMM Joint Solid Waste District. They also approved the May 2024 jail food cost report and several financial transfers and bill lists.

• Approved utility permit for Sigma Technologies/AEP pole replacements in Hilliar Township
• Approved health insurance participation agreement with DKMM Joint Solid Waste District
• Approved May 2024 jail food cost report totaling $14,517.33
• Approved $37,618.37 fund transfer
• Approved bill list dated June 11, 2024
• Approved 'Then and Now' bill list dated June 11, 2024
• Approved minutes from May 30, June 4, and June 6, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions including a notice to proceed for an engineer generator project. The session also includes a departmental update from Knox Public Health.

• Notice to Proceed from Beck Electric Company, LLC, for the Knox County Engineer Generator Project
• VOCA and SVAA Grant Renewal Proposal for the Knox County Prosecutor's Office - Victim Assistance Program
• Contractor Agreement between Knox County Department of Job and Family Services and Jessica Spraker for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach Position

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved four resolutions during the morning session. These included authorizing a generator project for the County Engineer, renewing victim assistance grants, hiring a summer youth job coach, and approving standard bill lists. The board also received a quarterly update from Knox Public Health regarding facility needs and grant funding.

• Approved Notice to Proceed for Knox County Engineer Generator Project (3-0)
• Approved VOCA and SVAA grant renewal for Victim Assistance Program (3-0)
• Approved $5,400 contract for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated June 6, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated June 6, 2024 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider resolutions regarding bridge repairs, vehicle purchases, and school security contracts. A public hearing is also scheduled to discuss Community Development Block Grant allocations for village improvements.

• $133,813.88 payment for Krause Road Bridge Replacement
• $281,644.00 purchase of two 2025 Western Star trucks
• School Resource Officer contract for East Knox Local School District
• CDBG public hearing for Martinsburg, Brinkhaven, and Danville projects
• $110,498.31 Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report

The Board of Commissioners approved several infrastructure payments, including a bridge replacement and new trucks. They also authorized a $158,000 CDBG grant application for Danville park improvements and approved school resource officer contracts.

• Approved purchase of two 2025 Western Star 47X trucks for $281,644.00
• Approved $133,813.88 payment for Krause Road Bridge Replacement
• Approved SRO contracts for East Knox Local School District ($17,000 and $70,000 annually)
• Approved $158,000 CDBG grant application for Village of Danville Parks and Recreation
• Approved $75,000 contract extension for Forensic Fluids Laboratories, Inc.
• Approved $30,000 transportation agreement with Elite Transport Group
• Approved $5,400 agreement with Angela Ward for youth job coach position
• Approved MOU for Family Team Support Coordinator not to exceed $21,956.40

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss departmental updates from the Sheriff, Knox Area Transit, Human Resources, and Litter and Recycling. The session includes resolutions regarding the County Engineer's 2023 annual report and staffing or service coordination agreements for Job and Family Services.

• Approval of Knox County Engineer Annual Report for 2023
• Contractor Agreement for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach position
• Inter-Agency Agreement for Early Intervention Service Coordination

The Board approved several service agreements, including a $75,000 HVAC maintenance contract and a $6,500 youth job coach position. They also authorized an inter-agency agreement for early intervention service coordination not to exceed $136,591.

• Approved 2023 Knox County Engineer Annual Report
• Approved $6,500 contract for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach (2-0)
• Approved early intervention service coordination agreement up to $136,591 (2-0)
• Accepted HVAC preventative maintenance contract with MG Energy Solutions up to $75,000 (2-0)
• Approved response letter for election concerns submitted by Jill Dimel (2-0)
• Approved May 30, 2024 Bill List (2-0)
• Approved May 30, 2024 Then and Now Bill List (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

There is no regular session scheduled for this meeting. The Board of Commissioners will focus on the approval and signing of bill lists, supplemental appropriations, and fund transfers.

• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now
• Transfer of Funds and Supplemental Appropriations

The Board of Commissioners held a session limited to the approval of financial documents. Two resolutions were passed to approve bill lists dated May 28, 2024.

• Approved Bill List dated May 28, 2024 (Resolution 2024-428)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated May 28, 2024 (Resolution 2024-429)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions including contractor payments for bridge replacements. The session also includes a departmental update from the Knox County Emergency Management Agency.

• Advertisement for bids for the Knox County Service Center - North Addition Project
• $439,564.60 payment to Rietschlin Construction, Inc. for Beckley Road Bridge Replacement
• $130,246.75 payment to V.O. Menuez & Son, Inc. for Krause Road Bridge Replacement
• Vendor contract between Knox Area Transit and Knox County Department of Job and Family Services
• Contractor agreement with Elite Transport Group for Children Services transportation

The Board approved several infrastructure payments and contracts, including road resurfacing and bridge replacements. They also authorized agreements for children's services transportation and youth job coaching.

• Approved $883,585.21 resurfacing contract with Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc.
• Approved $439,564.60 payment to Rietschlin Construction, Inc. for Beckley Road Bridge
• Approved $130,246.75 payment to V.O. Menuez & Son, Inc. for Krause Road Bridge
• Approved $113,000.00 generator contract with Beck Electric
• Approved $10,000.00 transportation agreement with Elite Transport Group
• Approved $6,500.00 job coach agreement with Aiden Keirns
• Approved $116,150.00 appropriation transfer for Maintenance & Operations
• Approved advertisement for bids for the Service Center North Addition Project

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions including transit policy updates and a roadway easement for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge replacement. The session also includes reviewing contractor agreements for summer youth job coaches.

• Knox Area Transit Reserve Policy and Transit Revenue Fund
• $2,639.80 roadway easement for Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Replacement with Paul and Constance Plants
• Spectrum/Charter Communications utility permit for Magers Road in Howard Township
• Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach contractor agreements for Madison Craigo and Laddy Davis

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a Knox Area Transit Reserve Policy and established a Transit Revenue Fund. They also approved a $2,639.80 roadway easement payment for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Replacement, a utility permit for Spectrum/Charter on Magers Road, and two $6,500 summer youth job coach contracts. The board entered executive session for personnel matters and took no action upon exiting.

• Approved Knox Area Transit Reserve Policy (3-0)
• Approved establishment of a Transit Revenue Fund (3-0)
• Approved $2,639.80 roadway easement bill of sale for Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Replacement with Paul and Constance Plants (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Spectrum/Charter Communications on Magers Road in Howard Township (3-0)
• Approved $6,500 contract with Madison Craigo for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach, May 1–July 31, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved $6,500 contract with Laddy Davis for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach, May 1–July 31, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated May 21, 2024 (3-0)
• Entered executive session at 10:18 AM and exited at 10:58 AM regarding personnel matters; no action taken (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold hearings on salt brine applications from two companies. The agenda also includes resolutions for elevator service at several county buildings and a contract for asphalt patching material.

• Salt Brine applications from Mid-Ohio Paving, Inc. and B & J Drilling Company, Inc.
• Blended Coverage Agreement with TK Elevator Corporation for multiple county buildings
• Contract with Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for 2024 asphalt patching material
• Amendment to the IT Services agreement with the City of Mount Vernon
• Public notice for CDBG and Critical Infrastructure grant applications

The Board approved two salt brine applications for private property dust and ice control. They also approved contracts for elevator maintenance, IT services, and asphalt patching materials. Additionally, the Board proclaimed July 1 as The Station Break 50th Anniversary Day and honored employee Steve Smith.

• Approved salt brine application for Mid-Ohio Paving, Inc. (unanimous)
• Approved salt brine application for B & J Drilling Company, Inc. (unanimous)
• Proclaimed July 1, 2024, as The Station Break 50th Anniversary Day (unanimous)
• Approved proclamation honoring Steve Smith for 40 years of service (unanimous)
• Approved public notice for PY2024 CDBG and Critical Infrastructure grants (unanimous)
• Approved blended coverage agreement with TK Elevator Corporation (unanimous)
• Approved IT services amendment with City of Mount Vernon (unanimous)
• Approved asphalt patching contract with Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. (unanimous)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review departmental updates from I.T. and 911. Resolutions presented include road maintenance bids, service agreements, and 2025 ditch assessment fees.

• Bid award for annual resurfacing to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. ($883,585.21)
• Bid award for asphalt patching material to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. ($269,945.00)
• Consulting agreement with Arcadis for wellfield security fencing
• Special service agreement with Orkin for Sheriff's Office roof vent treatment
• 2025 assessment fees for Ford Creek Ditch and Ralphie's Ditch

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved 12 resolutions during their May 14 meeting. Key decisions included awarding a $883,585.21 contract for annual road resurfacing and establishing 2025 assessment fees for several local ditches and subdivisions. The board also approved consulting services for wellfield security fencing and acknowledged liquor permits for the Knox County Fair.

• Approved $883,585.21 bid for Annual Resurfacing 2024 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $269,945.00 bid for Asphalt Patching Material 2024 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $14,200.00 consulting agreement with Arcadis for Wellfield Security Fencing (3-0)
• Established 2025 assessment fee for Ford Creek Ditch at $2,340.20 (3-0)
• Established 2025 assessment fee for Ralphie's Ditch at $1,440.24 (3-0)
• Established 2025 assessment fee for Kokosing Plantation Subdivision at $100.00 (3-0)
• Established 2025 assessment fee for Sycamore Meadows Subdivision at $0.00 (3-0)
• Acknowledged Knox County Fair Board liquor permits for July 20-24 and July 25-27 (3-0 each)

Board of Commissioners

This session is limited to the approval and signing of bill lists and financial documents. There is no regular session scheduled for this meeting.

• Approval of Appropriation Adjustment
• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now

The Board held a bills-only session with no regular meeting. They approved a $48,600 transfer from the Sewer District debt retirement account to transfers out. The Board also approved the standard Bill List and the Then and Now Bill List for May 9, 2024.

• Approved $48,600 transfer from Sewer District debt retirement to transfers out (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated May 9, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated May 9, 2024 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions including utility permits, personnel policy updates, and infrastructure assessments. The session includes an executive session regarding a pre-audit conference.

• Cooperative Agreement with Morrow County Development Authority for capital lease development revenue bonds
• Awarding of bids and disposal of Knox County unneeded personal property
• $10.00 sewer facility assessment for Little Jelloway Area for 2025
• $9.00 water facility assessment for Little Jelloway Area for 2025
• Utility Permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Danville Amity Road

The Board approved a subgrant agreement for school supplies and hygiene products for students. They also established 2025 maintenance assessments for water and sewer facilities in the Little Jelloway area and awarded bids for unneeded personal property.

• Approved $218,750 subgrant for Back To School Supplies Voucher Program (3-0)
• Levied $10.00 2025 sewer maintenance assessment for Little Jelloway area (3-0)
• Levied $9.00 2025 water maintenance assessment for Little Jelloway area (3-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement with Morrow County Development Authority for revenue bonds (3-0)
• Awarded bids for unneeded personal property to various individuals (3-0)
• Approved $469 monthly copier lease for Knox County Prosecutor (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Danville Amity Road (3-0)
• Approved Knox County Personnel Policy updates (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will review resolutions regarding law enforcement services and crane service proposals. The meeting also includes a contractor agreement for an Ohio Means Jobs position and professional services for the County Auditor's database.

• Law enforcement service agreement between Knox County Sheriff's Office and Village of Centerburg
• Crane service proposals from Capital City Crane Company and Nicolozakes Trucking & Construction Company
• Contractor agreement for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Job Coach Lead position
• Professional services authorization for the Knox County Auditor MVP Database
• Bid opening for unneeded personal property

The Board of Commissioners approved a law enforcement service agreement between the Knox County Sheriff's Office and the Village of Centerburg for up to $180,000 annually. They also approved crane service contracts for box culvert installations totaling $33,603 and authorized a $450,000 supplemental appropriation. A resident requested a public hearing to oppose the Frasier Solar Project, but no action was taken on this request.

• Approved Law Enforcement Service Agreement with Village of Centerburg (3-0)
• Approved Capital City Crane Company contract for $26,553 (3-0)
• Approved Nicolozakes Trucking contract for $7,050 (3-0)
• Approved Job Coach Lead contract for $10,500 (3-0)
• Approved Aumentum Technologies services for $10,000 (3-0)
• Approved $450,000 supplemental appropriation (3-0)
• Approved fund transfers totaling $450,000 (3-0)
• Bid opening held for unneeded personal property; awards pending

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a morning session including bid openings for road maintenance and a departmental update from Human Resources. Proposed resolutions include property disposal for the Sheriff's office and utility permits for Jefferson Township.

• Bid opening: Annual Resurfacing 2024 (Knox County Engineer)
• Bid opening: Asphalt Patching Material 2024 (Knox County Engineer)
• Resolution to authorize Knox County Sheriff to dispose of obsolete and surplus property (Detection K9)
• Utility permit for Sigma Technologies on behalf of AEP for Wally Road in Jefferson Township
• Contractor agreement with Buckeye Auto Care, LLC for Job and Family Services vehicle repair services

The Board approved three separate contracts with G&B Electric Company for HVAC upgrades at the Courthouse, Sheriff's Office, and Service Center. They also authorized the sale of a surplus detection K9 and approved a vehicle repair agreement for JFS recipients.

• Approved $1,004,651.98 HVAC upgrade for County Service Center
• Approved $364,068.01 HVAC upgrade for Sheriff's Office
• Approved $169,865.51 HVAC upgrade for County Courthouse
• Authorized Sheriff to sell surplus Detection K9 to its handler
• Approved vehicle repair agreement between JFS and Buckeye Auto Care, LLC
• Approved utility permit for AEP on Wally Road in Jefferson Township
• Approved $373,000.00 supplemental appropriation for Buildings and Grounds
• Proclaimed May 5-11, 2024, as Public Service Recognition Week

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The Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions regarding the Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project and amended leases for the Kokosing Gap Trail parking lot. The agenda also includes a utility permit for Milford Township and a shared funding agreement for residential placement services.

• $51,425.00 CDBG grant payment update for Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project
• Amended lease agreements for Kokosing Gap Trail Parking Lot
• Agreement with Election Systems and Software, LLC for Ballot on Demand System
• Brightspeed utility permit for 5637 Johnstown Road in Milford Township
• Shared funding agreement for In Home Services and Residential Placement Services

The Board approved a $60,000 shared funding agreement for in-home and residential placement services across four county agencies. They also extended the lease terms for the Kokosing Gap Trail parking lot to 22 years for both the Park District and the Historical Society. Additionally, the Board approved a $51,425 payment for waterline improvements and authorized a $7,000 transfer within a youth services grant.

• Approved $60,000 shared funding for Family and Children First Council agencies (3-0)
• Approved amended 22-year lease for Kokosing Gap Trail parking lot with Park District (3-0)
• Approved amended 22-year lease for Kokosing Gap Trail parking lot with Historical Society (3-0)
• Approved $51,425 payment for Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project (3-0)
• Approved $7,000 transfer from Screening to Drug Testing in Youth Services grant (3-0)
• Approved $80,000 supplemental appropriation for grant account 232.1531.50334 (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Brightspeed at 5637 Johnstown Road (3-0)
• Approved agreement for Ballot on Demand System with Election Systems and Software, LLC (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider public hearing notices for salt brine applications from Mid-Ohio Paving, Inc. and B&J Drilling Company, Inc. The session also includes a site visit to Pleasant View Acres and an insurance renewal discussion.

• Public notice for Mid-Ohio Paving, Inc. salt brine application
• Public notice for B&J Drilling Company, Inc. salt brine application
• Personnel policy update regarding Workers' Compensation
• Appointment of OPWC District 17 Integrating Committee representatives
• Site visit to Pleasant View Acres

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved five resolutions: advertising public hearings for salt brine applications from Mid-Ohio Paving, Inc. and B&J Drilling Company, Inc.; a personnel policy update on workers' compensation; appointments to the Ohio Public Works Commission District 17 Integrating Committee; and two bill lists. The board also approved minutes from April 18, 2024, and held a site visit to the Pleasant View Acres water and wastewater facility to view completed ARPA-funded upgrades. No afternoon session was held.

• Approved advertising a public hearing notice for Mid-Ohio Paving, Inc.'s salt brine application (3-0)
• Approved advertising a public hearing notice for B&J Drilling Company, Inc.'s salt brine application (3-0)
• Approved personnel policy update regarding workers' compensation (3-0)
• Appointed Bill Pursel as primary and Thom Collier as alternate to OPWC District 17 Integrating Committee, term June 1, 2024–May 31, 2027 (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated April 23, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated April 23, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from April 18, 2024 meeting

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions including a payment for Danville Amity Road and participation in ODOT salt contracts. The morning session also includes a departmental update from the Knox County Dog Shelter.

• Payment of $71,699.51 to Law General Contracting, Inc. for Danville Amity Road
• Participation in 2024 ODOT Road Salt Contracts
• Utility permit for Spectrum /Charter Communications on Parrott Street
• Amendment #1 to the 2023 Prevailing Wage Coordinator Contract with CDC of Ohio, Inc.
• Subaward Grant Agreement from ODOT for SFY2024 Elderly and Disabled Program

The Board approved several infrastructure and utility permits, including a payment for Danville Amity Road and a utility permit for Parrott Street. They also authorized participation in 2024 ODOT road salt contracts and accepted an $89,039 grant for the Elderly and Disabled Program.

• Authorized participation in 2024 ODOT road salt contracts (Approved)
• Approved $71,699.51 payment to Law General Contracting, Inc. for Danville Amity Road (Approved)
• Approved Spectrum/Charter Communications utility permit for Parrott Street (Approved)
• Approved contract extension with CDC of Ohio, Inc. for prevailing wage coordination (Approved)
• Approved $89,039 ODOT subaward grant for Knox Area Transit Elderly and Disabled Program (Approved)
• Approved support letter for Habitat for Humanity Knox County, Inc. (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved $40,000 supplemental appropriation for Soldiers and Veterans Relief (Approved)
• Approved bill lists dated April 18, 2024 (Approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve several contracts and financial payments. Items include infrastructure work on the Krause Road Bridge and a generator bid for the County Engineer.

• $174,413.97 payment to V.O. Menuez & Son, Inc. for the Krause Road Bridge
• $49,880.00 agreement with Wallace Pancher Group for 2024 load ratings
• $113,000.00 bid award to Beck Electric for a County Engineer generator
• Spectrum utility permit for Earlywine and Jug Run Roads in Jackson Township
• Recognition of Mark Haver as the 2023 Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year

The Board approved several infrastructure payments, including a bridge contractor payment and a generator bid. They also authorized a utility permit for fiber optic cable and recognized the 2023 911 Dispatcher of the Year.

• Approved $174,413.97 payment to V.O. Menuez & Son, Inc. for Krause Road Bridge
• Approved $49,880.00 agreement with Wallace Pancher Group for 2024 load ratings
• Approved $113,000.00 bid award to Beck Electric for Knox County Engineer generator
• Approved Spectrum utility permit for fiber optic cable on Earlywine and Jug Run Roads
• Approved advertisement for Ohio Means Jobs summer job coach positions
• Approved $30,000.00 appropriation adjustment between contract services accounts
• Acknowledged Mark Haver as 2023 Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year
• Approved bill lists dated April 16, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider a grant payment for the Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project and a contract for caring for seized horses. The meeting also includes a bid opening for a generator and an update from Knox County 911.

• $51,425.00 CDBG grant payment for Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project
• Contract for food and care of horses seized under Ohio Revised Code
• Bid opening for the Knox County Engineer Generator
• Proclamation of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week

The Board approved a $51,425 payment for the Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project and a fund transfer of up to $78,365 for the Child Support Enforcement Agency. They also approved a contract for the care of seized horses and proclaimed National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.

• Approved $51,425 payment to Driven Excavating, LLC for Buckeye Addition Waterline Improvement Project
• Approved transfer of up to $78,365 from Dept. of Job and Family Services to Child Support Enforcement Agency
• Approved contract with Pamela and Kenneth Niner for care of seized horses
• Proclaimed April 14-20, 2024, as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated April 11, 2024
• Approved minutes from April 4 and April 9, 2024
• Opened bids for Knox County Engineer Generator; award deferred to a later date

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review a construction contract with Modern Builders, Inc. for the Knox County Service Center Window Replacement Project. The board is also scheduled to approve March 2024 financial reports regarding investment income and jail food costs.

• $542,697.00 contract with Modern Builders, Inc. for window replacement
• March 2024 Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report of $149,282.55
• March 2024 Sheriff Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report
• Knox County I.T. Department update

The Board approved a construction agreement with Modern Builders, Inc. for window replacements at the Knox County Service Center. They also approved the March 2024 Treasurer's investment report and jail food cost report. Other actions included approving a support letter for The Winter Sanctuary and various bill lists.

• Approved $542,697 window replacement contract with Modern Builders, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved March 2024 Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report of $149,282.55 (3-0)
• Approved March 2024 Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report of $11,364.79 (3-0)
• Approved Ohio Township Association memberships for Commissioners at $15.00 each (3-0)
• Approved support letter for The Winter Sanctuary (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated April 9, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated April 9, 2024 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions including utility permits for Spectrum in Clinton Township. The session also includes reviewing bank statements regarding interest earned in March 2024.

• Spectrum utility permit for 7549 and 7521 Kinney Road
• Spectrum utility permit for Kinney Road
• Invitation to Bid for Knox County Engineer Annual Resurfacing 2024
• Invitation to Bid for Knox County Engineer Patching Material 2024
• General Fund interest earned in March 2024 of $15,231.63

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved two Spectrum utility permits for Kinney Road in Clinton Township, authorized advertising for bids for the County Engineer's 2024 annual resurfacing and patching material, and approved routine financial items including bank statements, supplemental appropriations, and bill lists. The meeting also included informational presentations from the Mount Vernon Arts Consortium and Judge Andrew King of the 5th District Court of Appeals, with no decisions made on those items. All resolutions passed unanimously by voice vote with all three commissioners present.

• Approved utility permit from Spectrum for 7549 and 7521 Kinney Road in Clinton Township (3-0)
• Approved utility permit from Spectrum for Kinney Road in Clinton Township (3-0)
• Approved advertisement in Mount Vernon News for Invitation to Bid for Knox County Engineer Annual Resurfacing 2024 (3-0)
• Approved advertisement in Mount Vernon News for Invitation to Bid for Knox County Engineer Patching Material 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Star Ohio Bank statement for General Fund interest earned in March 2024, $15,231.63 (3-0)
• Approved Star Ohio Bank statement for Program Income Fund interest earned in March 2024, $2.47 (3-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations totaling $28,323.05 for Park District accounts (3-0)
• Approved three bill lists dated April 4, 2024, including Board of Elections poll workers (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions, including the Knox County 911 Program Review Final Plan. They will also review a financial memorandum regarding call center operations for regional Job and Family Services.

• Approve Financial Memorandum of Understanding Amendment for Collabor 8 Call Center Operations Coordinator
• Approve the Knox County 911 Program Review Final Plan
• Proclaim April 2024 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month

The Board approved a final plan for the Knox County 911 program and a financial agreement for a multi-county call center coordinator. The Board also proclaimed April 2024 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month and approved the current bill lists.

• Approved Financial MOU Amendment for Collabor8 Call Center Operations Coordinator (2-0)
• Approved Knox County 911 Program Review Final Plan (2-0)
• Proclaimed April 2024 as Child Abuse and Neglect Prevention Month (2-0)
• Approved Bill List dated April 2, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated April 2, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from March 28, 2024

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions regarding community development and infrastructure. This includes a payment request for Martinsburg water system improvements and a utility permit for Danville Amity Road.

• $5,400.00 payment request for Martinsburg Water System Improvements
• Brightspeed utility permit for Danville Amity Road in Brown, Howard and Union Townships
• Amendment to the CDBG contract with CDC of Ohio, Inc.
• Contract amendment for ARPA Adult Protective Services

The Board approved several resolutions regarding community development grants, including a $126,400 reallocation for water improvements and planning. They also authorized a workers' compensation agreement for 2025 and a utility permit for Brightspeed. Supplemental appropriations totaling $267,000 were approved for salaries and community support.

• Approved moving $126,400 from Brinkhaven Sidewalks to Planning Studies and Martinsburg Water Improvements (2-0)
• Approved $5,400 payment for Martinsburg Water System Improvements (2-0)
• Approved CORSA 2024 Participation Agreement effective May 1, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved 2025 CCAO Workers' Compensation agreement with estimated premium of $228,881 (2-0)
• Approved Brightspeed utility permit for Danville Amity Road (2-0)
• Approved $7,215.53 contract increase for Ohio ARPA Adult Protective Services (2-0)
• Approved $52,000 supplemental appropriation for salaries and Medicare (2-0)
• Approved $215,000 supplemental appropriation for Community Support - Commissioners (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider several resolutions, including a public hearing notice for the Department of Job and Family Services. The agenda also includes reviewing utility permits for work in College and Hilliar Townships.

• Notice of Public Hearing for Knox County Department of Job and Family Services Title XX Comprehensive Social Services Plan
• Utility Permit from Chillicothe Telephone Company for 20422 Zion Road in College Township
• Utility Permit from Brightspeed for Krause Road (North Fork Licking River Crossing) in Hilliar Township

The Board approved a $500,000 fund transfer and two utility permits for fiber optic cable installations. They also approved an advertisement for a public hearing on the county's social services plan. Additionally, the Board received requests from Harrison and Jackson Townships to restrict large solar developments in their areas.

• Approved $500,000 fund transfer (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Chillicothe Telephone Company at 20422 Zion Road (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Brightspeed at Krause Road (3-0)
• Approved advertisement for Title XX public hearing (3-0)
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List (3-0)
• Received township resolutions requesting solar development restrictions

Board of Commissioners

The Board will review updates from the Water and Wastewater and Dog Shelter departments. They will consider resolutions regarding agricultural easements, landfill contract amendments, and utility permits. The meeting also includes the sale of unneeded county property.

• Agricultural easement for 43.49 acres in Pike Township
• Contract amendment with Bennett & Williams regarding landfill groundwater wells
• Sale of unneeded Knox County personal property via sealed bids
• Support letter for Kokosing Gap Trail repaving grant application
• Utility permit for 15585 King Road in Howard Township

The Board approved an $18,500 contract amendment for groundwater monitoring well abandonment at the county landfill. They also ordered the sale of obsolete personal property via sealed bids and supported an agricultural easement in Pike Township.

• Approved $18,500 contract amendment for Bennett & Williams Environmental Consultants (2-0)
• Ordered sale of unneeded personal property by sealed bids for May 2, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved participation in agricultural easement program for 43.49 acres in Pike Township (2-0)
• Appointed Ben May to Ohio Children's Trust Fund Regional Council (2-0)
• Approved support letter for Kokosing Gap Trail repaving grant (2-0)
• Approved utility permit for Knox Energy Cooperative Association on King Road (2-0)
• Approved MOU to address child abuse and neglect with DJFS and partners (2-0)
• Approved bill lists dated March 21, 2024 (2-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions including the distribution of 2024 Senior Levy funds and various service agreements. The session also includes a public hearing for Community Development Block Grant programs and reviews of utility permits and bridge inspection services.

• Distribution of 2024 Senior Levy Funds
• 12 Senior Service Levy Agreements with local organizations
• Roadway Use and Maintenance Agreement for Frasier Solar I, LLC solar projects
• Bridge Inspection Services agreement with John Wackerly Inspection, LLC for 210 bridges and 11 steel trusses
• Public Hearing #1 for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Programs for PY2024

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2024-226, distributing $1,175,000 in Senior Levy funds to 11 local organizations, with individual agreements also approved. The board also approved a support letter for aerial spraying against spongy moth, a roadway use agreement with Frasier Solar I, LLC, a $14,800 bridge inspection contract, and several utility permits. A public hearing on Community Development Block Grant programs was held, with project proposals due April 15, 2024. All resolutions passed with Commissioners Bemiller and Collier voting aye; Commissioner Pursel was absent.

• Approved distribution of $1,175,000 in Senior Levy funds for 2024 (2-0, Pursel absent)
• Approved Senior Service Levy agreements with 11 organizations totaling $1,175,000 (2-0 each, Pursel absent)
• Approved support letter for aerial application of insect control materials for spongy moth in May and June 2024 (2-0, Pursel absent)
• Approved Cintas addendum agreement for county-wide floor mats and supplies (2-0, Pursel absent)
• Approved roadway use and maintenance agreement for solar projects with Frasier Solar I, LLC and Clinton and Miller Township Trustees (2-0, Pursel absent)
• Approved $14,800 bridge inspection services contract with John Wackerly Inspection, LLC for 210 bridges and 11 steel trusses (2-0, Pursel absent)
• Approved five utility permits for Spectrum/Charter Communications and Ohio Cumberland Gas Company (2-0 each, Pursel absent)
• Approved appropriation adjustments transferring $47,000, $7,500, $50, $800, and $16,200 between KAT accounts, and $500,000 from Departmental Support to Transfers Out (2-0 each, Pursel absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on administrative resolutions that include a Columbia Gas Transmission utility permit for Danville Amity Road and final engineering plans for the Krause Road Bridge Replacement Project. The board is also set to approve multiple funding transfers totaling $63,054 from the Department of Job and Family Services to support local family programs through the Family and Children First Council, plus a new service agreement with Skill Path. Additional items cover accepting previous meeting minutes, reviewing updates on 911 dispatch and park trail funding, and opening standard public comment periods.

• Approve Columbia Gas Transmission utility permit for Danville Amity Road in Brown Township
• Approve plan set for the Krause Road Bridge Replacement Project (KNO-TR112-0.36)
• Approve purchase of services agreement with Graceland College Center dba Skill Path
• Approve six funding transfers totaling $63,054 to the Knox County Family and Children First Council
• Approve public notice for generator bid advertisements in the Mount Vernon News

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all 13 resolutions presented at its March 14, 2024 morning session, each by unanimous 3-0 votes. These included a sheriff's food cost report, advertising for bids for a county engineer generator, a Columbia Gas utility permit on Danville Amity Road, a plan set for the Krause Road bridge replacement, a $5,100 services agreement with Skill Path, and seven transfers totaling $62,754.50 from Job and Family Services to the Family and Children First Council. The board also approved the March 12 minutes and two bill lists. A discussion on connecting the Mohican Valley and Kokosing Gap trails in Danville involved cost estimates and funding options but no decision was made.

• Approved Sheriff's February 2024 food cost per meal report: $14,701.10 total, 6,570 meals, $2.04 per meal (3-0)
• Approved advertising for bids for Knox County Engineer generator in Mount Vernon News (3-0)
• Approved Columbia Gas Transmission utility permit for Danville Amity Road in Brown Township (3-0)
• Approved Knox County Engineer's plan set for Krause Road Bridge Replacement Project (KNO-TR112-0.36) (3-0)
• Approved $5,100 services agreement with Graceland College Center dba Skill Path for Job and Family Services, effective April 30, 2024 to February 28, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved seven Job and Family Services transfers to Family and Children First Council totaling $62,754.50, each not to exceed listed amounts (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 12, 2024 meeting (3-0)
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated March 14, 2024 (3-0 each)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review resolutions regarding a utility permit, a park district lease agreement, and a contractor agreement. The meeting also includes updates from the IT Department.

• Utility permit from The Chillicothe Telephone Company for Bloomfield Road in Hilliar Township
• Lease agreement with Knox County Park District for Thayer Road Landfill recreational facilities
• Contractor agreement between Knox County Department of Job and Family Services and Ohio District 5 - Area Agency on Aging, Inc.

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a 15-year lease with the Knox County Park District for recreational facilities at the Thayer Road Landfill, running April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2039. They also approved a $160,000 contract with Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging for April 2024 through March 2025, a utility permit for fiber work on Bloomfield Road, and several routine financial measures. The board held a 19-minute executive session on personnel matters and adjourned; no afternoon session was held.

• Approved 15-year lease with Knox County Park District for Thayer Road Landfill recreational facilities (3-0)
• Approved $160,000 contract with Ohio District 5 - Area Agency on Aging, April 2024-March 2025 (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Chillicothe Telephone Company fiber on Bloomfield Road, Hilliar Township (3-0)
• Approved $63,054 appropriation adjustment from Grants account 232.1532.50334 to 232.1534.50334 (3-0)
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated March 12, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from March 7, 2024 meeting
• Entered executive session at 10:21 AM on personnel employment/compensation, exited at 10:40 AM (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to review several resolutions. These include a contract award for the Service Center window replacement and an amendment to a natural gas purchasing agreement. The board will also review the February 2024 investment income report.

• Window replacement bid for Knox County Service Center ($542,697.00)
• Amendment to Natural Gas Purchasing Program agreement
• February 2024 Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report ($152,158.22)

The Board approved a bid for window replacements at the Knox County Service Center and adopted the 2024 Investment Policy. The Board also approved several fund transfers, bill lists, and a natural gas purchasing agreement amendment.

• Awarded Knox County Service Center window replacement bid to Modern Builders, Inc. for $542,697.00
• Approved Amendment #1 to Natural Gas Purchasing Program Participation Agreement
• Approved February 2024 Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report ($152,158.22)
• Approved Knox County 2024 Investment Policy
• Approved $31,000.00 fund transfer to County Match
• Approved $55,000.00 appropriation adjustment for Maintenance & Operations
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated March 7, 2024

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions including salt brine applications for United Aggregates, Inc. in Mount Vernon and Danville. The session also includes discussions on CDBG allocation amendments, property tax exemptions, and personnel policy updates.

• Salt Brine Application: 14220 Parrott Street, Mount Vernon
• Salt Brine Application: 16364 Millersburg Road, Danville
• CDBG Allocation Amendment: Village of Brinkhaven improvements
• Tax Exemption/Remission: Parcels #66-02110.000 and #66-00814.000
• General Fund Interest Earned (February 2024): $13,943.50

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved an amendment to its PY2022 Community Development Block Grant program, redirecting $100,000 from Brinkhaven sidewalk funds to Martinsburg water system improvements, plus $18,400 for a Brinkhaven flood and drainage feasibility study and $8,000 for an Analysis of Impediments. The board also approved two salt brine applications from United Aggregates, Inc. for dust control and frozen stockpiles, and approved a real property tax exemption and recoupment deferral for two parcels totaling 22.79 acres. All resolutions passed unanimously (3-0).

• Approved Resolution 2024-185: Salt brine application for United Aggregates, Inc., 14220 Parrott Street, Mount Vernon (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-186: Salt brine application for United Aggregates, Inc., 16364 Millersburg Road, Danville (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-187: PY2022 CDBG amendment transferring $100,000 to Martinsburg water system, $18,400 for Brinkhaven flood/drainage study, $8,000 for Analysis of Impediments; time extension to October 31, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-188: Defer recoupment charge on land converted from agricultural use for parcels #66-02110.000 and #66-00814.000 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-189: Real property tax exemption and remission for part of parcels #66-02110.000 and #66-00814.000 (22.79 acres) (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-190: Personnel policy updates regarding expense reimbursement, travel and meals (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-191: Star Ohio Bank statement for General Fund interest earned February 2024, $13,943.50 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-192: Star Ohio Bank statement for Program Income Fund interest earned February 2024, $2.31 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review departmental updates from the Sheriff's office and approve several resolutions. These include a utility permit for Berlin Township and multiple transportation agreements involving Knox Area Transit.

• Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for 11155 Yankee Street in Berlin Township
• Transportation Contract between Job and Family Services - Ohio Means Jobs and Knox Area Transit
• Transportation Contract for Salvation Army After School Program (PRC-TANF) via Knox Area Transit

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The Board approved a contract for box culverts and several software and grant-related agreements. They also authorized a payment for water improvements and an appropriation adjustment for 911 services.

• Awarded $192,636 bid for Knox County Box Culverts 2024 to Mack Industries, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $61,757 payment to Driven Excavating, LLC for Buckeye Addition Water Improvements (3-0)
• Approved software license and hosting agreements with Right Stuff Software Corporation (3-0)
• Approved FAA Airports Division E-Signature Grant Sponsor Request Form for FY 2024 (3-0)
• Approved $55,000 appropriation transfer from 911 Contract Service to Service Fees (3-0)
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated February 27, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from February 15 and February 20, 2024 (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions regarding public transit, including a bus security initiative and rural transit grants. The meeting also includes a bid opening for culverts and a contract approval for Danville Amity Road safety improvements.

• Bid opening for Knox County Engineer box culverts for 2024
• Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau Plan of Action 2024
• Grant agreement for the Bus Security Initiative between Knox Area Transit and Knox County Foundation
• Ohio Department of Transportation subaward grant amendment for the 2023 Rural Transit Program
• Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements contract with Law General Contracting, Inc.

The Board approved a major road safety contract and several transit-related grants and plans. They also appointed a new Prevailing Wage Coordinator and opened bids for box culverts.

• Approved $3,121,503.27 contract for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Plan of Action for Knox County Convention & Visitors Bureau (3-0)
• Approved Coordinated Public Transit - Human Services Transportation Plan (3-0)
• Approved $22,000 grant for Knox Area Transit Bus Security Initiative (3-0)
• Approved ODOT Rural Transit Program amendment increasing total project cost to $3,264,594 (3-0)
• Approved Columbia Gas utility permit for 444 Columbus Road (3-0)
• Appointed Penny Doyle as Prevailing Wage Coordinator effective March 2, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved February 22, 2024 Bill Lists (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions including a salt brine application and personnel policy updates. The session includes a public hearing and updates regarding water, wastewater, and Thayer Road.

• Public Hearing for TD Petroleum Salt Brine Application
• Annual Updates to the Knox County Personnel Policy Manual
• Utility Permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 4765 Wall Street in Milford Township
• Service Agreement with Kimmel Corporation for Sheriff's Office floor mats
• Memorandum of Understanding for the Collabor 8 Virtual Call Center Project

The Board approved the closure of eligible test well sites at Thayer Road landfill facilities based on EPA and consultant recommendations. Other actions included approving a salt brine application and several service agreements. The Board also received a request from Pleasant Township to prohibit large solar developments in unincorporated areas.

• Approved closing/abandoning eligible test well sites at Thayer Road landfill (3-0)
• Approved salt brine application for TD Petroleum at 25732 New Guilford Road (3-0)
• Approved annual updates to the Knox County Personnel Policy Manual (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 4765 Wall Street (3-0)
• Approved floor mat service agreement with Kimmel Corporation for Sheriff's Office (3-0)
• Approved MOU for Collabor8 Virtual Call Center Project with eight other counties (3-0)
• Approved advertisement for CDBG PY2024 Programs public hearing (3-0)
• Approved bill lists dated February 20, 2024 (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will review departmental updates and several resolutions. Key items include financial adjustments for the Coffing Road Bridge Replacement and a marine patrol assistance grant.

• Marine Patrol Assistance Grant Program application for the Knox County Sheriff's Office
• Public hearing notice for the Village of Brinkhaven PY 23 CDBG Program
• Change Order No. 1 for Coffing Road Bridge Replacement ($12,260.87 increase)
• Change Order No. 2 for Coffing Road Bridge Replacement ($6,588.50 decrease)
• Final payment application for Coffing Road Bridge Replacement ($69,506.27)

The Board approved final payments and change orders for the Coffing Road Bridge project. They also authorized a grant application for the Sheriff's Office and approved several financial appropriations and bill lists.

• Approved $32,766.37 Marine Patrol Assistance Grant application for Sheriff's Office (3-0)
• Approved public hearing advertisement for Village of Brinkhaven CDBG Program (3-0)
• Approved $12,260.87 increase for Coffing Road Bridge Change Order No. 1 (3-0)
• Approved $6,588.50 decrease for Coffing Road Bridge Change Order No. 2 (3-0)
• Approved final payment of $69,506.27 to The Crawford Construction Co., Inc. for Coffing Road Bridge (3-0)
• Approved $440,000.00 supplemental appropriation for Auditor contract services (3-0)
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated February 15, 2024 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to review several resolutions including infrastructure maintenance and personnel contracts. The session includes departmental updates from Knox County I.T. and the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Collective Bargaining Agreement between Knox County Engineer and AFSCME, effective through June 30, 2026
• Agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for annual inspections of county bridges
• Proposal from Burgess & Niple for Park District bridge inspection in Pleasant Township
• Public hearing advertisement for United Aggregates, Inc. salt brine application in Mount Vernon
• Public hearing advertisement for United Aggregates, Inc. salt brine application in Danville

The Board approved a collective bargaining agreement for the County Engineer and several infrastructure inspection contracts. They also authorized public hearing advertisements for salt brine applications and increased funding for Adult Protective Services.

• Approved collective bargaining agreement for Knox County Engineer through June 30, 2026
• Approved $10,300 agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for county bridge inspections
• Approved $7,200 quote from FastTrack for Admin By Request Software
• Approved $20,000 contract amendment for Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, Inc.
• Approved $1,000 proposal from Burgess & Niple, Inc. for Park District bridge inspection
• Approved public hearing advertisements for United Aggregates, Inc. salt brine applications
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated February 13, 2024

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider a utility permit for Apple Valley Drive in Howard Township. The meeting also includes reviewing the 2023 County Highway System Mileage Certification. Additionally, the board will address fund transfers, supplemental appropriations, and departmental updates.

• Utility permit from Knox Energy Cooperative Association for Apple Valley Drive
• Ohio Department of Transportation 2023 County Highway System Mileage Certification
• Approval of transfer of funds, supplemental appropriations, and bills

The Board approved two utility permits for natural gas and electrical services and certified the 2023 county highway system mileage. The Board also authorized a $6,680 payment for the Brinkhaven Sidewalk Project and approved several fund transfers and bill lists.

• Approved natural gas utility permit for 1096 Apple Valley Drive (Approved)
• Approved electrical utility permit for Chapel Road (Approved)
• Approved ODOT 2023 County Highway System Mileage Certification of 403.512 miles (Approved)
• Approved $6,680 payment draw for Brinkhaven Sidewalk Project (Approved)
• Approved $93,103 appropriation adjustment and fund transfer (Approved)
• Approved Bill List dated February 8, 2024 (Approved)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated February 8, 2024 (Approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several departmental reports and resolutions. The agenda includes a CDBG projects update from the CDC of Ohio and an executive session regarding potential litigation.

• Knox County Sheriff Annual Report for 2023
• Knox County Sheriff Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report for January 2024
• Request for Proposals for Job and Family Services vehicle repair services
• Memorandum of Understanding for a workforce study
• Spectrum utility permit for Brush Run Road in Butler Township

The Board approved several financial reports, a workforce study, and a community contribution. Commissioners also received a request from Clinton and Morris Townships to prohibit large solar developments in unincorporated areas.

• Approved $25,000 community support contribution to Ackerman Nature Preserve
• Approved $5,000 MOU for a workforce study between Ohio Means Jobs and Area Development Foundation
• Approved 2023 Knox County Sheriff Annual Report
• Approved January 2024 Jail Food Cost Per Meal Report ($11,228.43 total)
• Approved January 2024 Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report ($20,760.25)
• Approved Spectrum utility permit for Brush Run Road in Butler Township
• Authorized HR Director Courtney Lower to attend PRIMA National Conference in June 2024
• Approved RFP advertisement for Job and Family Services vehicle repair services

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions on February 1, 2024. Proposed actions include approving utility permits in Milford and Pike Townships and the 2023 Litter and Recycling financial report. The board will also review a bid for Danville Amity Road safety improvements.

• Award bid for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements to Law General Contracting, Inc.
• Approve utility permit for 4025 Mink Street in Milford Township
• Approve utility permit for Lower Fredericktown Amity Road in Pike Township
• Approve Knox County Litter and Recycling 2023 Financial Report
• Proclamation designating February 1st as Ohio Township Day

The Board approved a bid for road safety improvements and authorized several utility permits. They also approved a substitute teaching contract for Ohio Means Jobs and processed $100,000 in fund transfers.

• Awarded $3,121,503.27 bid for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements to Law General Contracting, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved $8,000 contractor agreement with Peggy Campbell for substitute teaching for Ohio Means Jobs (3-0)
• Approved $100,000 appropriation adjustment and fund transfer (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification at 4025 Mink Street (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Spectrum/Charter Communications on Lower Fredericktown Amity Road (3-0)
• Approved 2023 Knox County Litter and Recycling Financial Report (3-0)
• Approved proclamation designating February 1st as Ohio Township Day (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions including waste removal services and an annexation petition. The meeting also includes a bid opening for the Knox County Service Center window replacement project.

• Bid opening for Knox County Service Center Window Replacement Project
• Public hearing notice for TD Petroleum Salt Brine Application
• Expedited Type 1 Annexation from Union Township to the Village of Danville (Parcel #60-00789.003)
• Waste removal services proposal from Republic Services
• Contract with Cott Systems for hosted online index books

The Board approved a petition to annex 0.805 acres from Union Township to the Village of Danville. Other actions included approving waste removal services, bridge inspection proposals, and several software contracts.

• Approved annexation of 0.805 acres to Village of Danville
• Approved $1,392.93 monthly waste removal contract with Republic Services
• Approved $11,104.00 bridge inspection proposal with Burgess & Niple
• Approved $21,704.00 agreement for Knox County Career Quest
• Approved $2,340.00 and $3,000.00 Cott Systems online index book contracts
• Approved advertisement for TD Petroleum salt brine public hearing
• Approved 2023 BWC Summary of Work-Related Injuries and Illnesses Report
• Approved $143,140.33 appropriation adjustment

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review updates from the Sheriff, Park District, and EMA. The board is also scheduled to consider a proposal for subsurface investigations at three transit facility locations and a utility permit for Spectrum in Jackson Township.

• Proposal from Lawhon & Associates, Inc. for transit facility subsurface investigation
• Spectrum utility permit for Dennis Church Road in Jackson Township
• Departmental updates from the Sheriff, Park District, and EMA

The Board approved several financial adjustments, including a $1.4 million transfer from Commissioners' contract services to Buildings and Grounds. They also authorized a $38,800 subsurface investigation for Knox Area Transit facilities and approved a $9,000 payment for the Martinsburg water system project. Departmental updates covered Sheriff's office staffing, Park District trail improvements, and Emergency Management planning for the 2024 Solar Eclipse.

• Approved $38,800 subsurface investigation for Knox Area Transit Facilities (3-0)
• Approved Spectrum utility permit for Dennis Church Road in Jackson Township (3-0)
• Approved $9,000 payment for CDBG Martinsburg Water System Improvement (3-0)
• Reappointed Margaret Ann Ruhl to Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Advisory Council (3-0)
• Established local AMERICA 250-Knox County Committee (3-0)
• Approved $1,428,500 transfer from Commissioners to Buildings and Grounds (3-0)
• Approved $221,447.19 transfer from Engineer/Roads to Engineer (3-0)
• Approved $928,359.67 supplemental appropriation for Professional Services (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a morning session including a bid opening and departmental updates. The agenda includes the review of previous meeting minutes and potential fund transfers.

• Bid opening for Knox County Engineer Project - Danville Amity Road
• Public notice advertisement for Knox County Box Culverts 2024

The Board approved a $134,944.08 renewal contract for roadside mowing and filled two positions on the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County Board. They also opened bids for the Danville Amity Road project, which will be reviewed for a later award.

• Approved 2024 Roadside Mowing Program renewal contract with Quick Mow Inc. for $134,944.08
• Reappointed G. Sharon Ewalt to the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County Board (term through July 11, 2030)
• Approved appointment of Julia Greenich-Suggs to the Public Library of Mount Vernon and Knox County Board (term through July 11, 2025)
• Approved advertisement for bids for the Knox County Box Culverts 2024
• Approved Bill List dated January 23, 2024
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated January 23, 2024
• Approved minutes from January 18, 2024

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The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions including a bond packet and various force account project assessments. The agenda also includes a CDBG participation agreement for water system improvements in the Village of Martinsburg.

• Approve Bond Packet Documents for Various Purpose Bonds, Series 2024, for $3,050,000
• CDBG Participation Agreement with the Village of Martinsburg for Martinsburg Water System Improvements Phase II
• Utility Permit from Brightspeed for Fredericktown Amity Road in Morris Township
• Multiple Force Account Project Assessment Forms for culvert pipe and concrete box replacements across several townships
• Knox County Workers' Compensation Policy

The Board approved $3.05 million for HVAC and Service Center bonds and a $470,000 grant for Martinsburg water system improvements. They authorized several force account projects for culvert and concrete box replacements and approved a roadway variance for Table Rock Estates.

• Approved $3,050,000 in bonds for HVAC ($1,650,000) and Service Center ($1,400,000) (3-0)
• Approved $470,000 CDBG Participation Agreement for Martinsburg Water System Improvements Phase II (3-0)
• Approved variance for 1,854-foot cul-de-sac in Table Rock Estates Subdivision (3-0)
• Approved multiple force account projects for culvert pipe replacements (3-0)
• Approved force account projects for concrete box replacements in Brown, Middlebury, Union, Jefferson, Milford, and Clay Townships (3-0)
• Approved Knox County Workers' Compensation Policy (3-0)
• Approved Brightspeed utility permit for Fredericktown Amity Road (3-0)
• Authorized $1,778.93 payment to Wex Bank for Knox Area Transit fuel charges (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to review a Spectrum utility permit affecting several roads in Jackson Township. The board also plans to vote on three reappointments to the Public Defender Commission. A scheduled update from Knox County Water and Wastewater is cancelled.

• Spectrum utility permit for Jackson Township roads
• Reappointment of Korey Kidwell to Public Defender Commission
• Reappointment of Thomas Updike to Public Defender Commission
• Reappointment of George Curry to Public Defender Commission

The Board reappointed three members to the Public Defender Commission for four-year terms. They also approved a utility permit for Spectrum in Jackson Township and authorized two bill lists.

• Approved Spectrum utility permit for six roads in Jackson Township
• Reappointed Korey Kidwell to Public Defender Commission (3-0)
• Reappointed Thomas Updike to Public Defender Commission (3-0)
• Reappointed George Curry to Public Defender Commission (3-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 Bill List (3-0)
• Approved January 16, 2024 Then and Now Bill List (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider hiring Kelley A. Gorry to assist the County Auditor with property tax valuation appeals in 2024. The board will also review a petition from Jefferson Township Trustees to vacate part of Kay Road. Other items include departmental updates and fund transfers.

• Hiring Kelley A. Gorry as legal counsel for tax valuation appeals
• Petition to vacate a portion of Kay Road in Jefferson Township
• Approval of transfer of funds and supplemental appropriations
• Knox Public Health departmental update

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2024-47, denying a petition from Jefferson Township Trustees to vacate a portion of Kay Road in Jefferson Township. The board also approved Resolution 2024-46 to employ Kelley A. Gorry of Rich & Gillis Law Group as legal counsel to assist the County Auditor in property valuation appeals for 2024, and approved two bill lists (Resolutions 2024-48 and 2024-49). All resolutions passed with unanimous 3-0 votes. The meeting also included a departmental update from Knox Public Health and no afternoon session.

• Approved Resolution 2024-46: Employ Kelley A. Gorry of Rich & Gillis Law Group as legal counsel for property valuation appeals in 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-47: Deny petition to vacate a portion of Kay Road in Jefferson Township (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-48: Approve Bill List dated January 11, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2024-49: Approve Then and Now Bill List dated January 11, 2024 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from January 9, 2024 meeting (voice vote, no tally recorded)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions, including service agreements with Vision Government Solutions, Inc. for property revaluation and maintenance. The agenda also includes updates from the IT Department and approval of mortgage satisfactions.

• Service agreements with Vision Government Solutions, Inc. for property revaluation and maintenance
• Well Lease Agreement with Edward A. Piar
• Knox County Background Checks and Criminal History Record Information Policy
• Satisfaction of Mortgage for 94 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon
• Satisfaction of Mortgage for 15857 King Road, Howard

The Board approved a contract with Vision Government Solutions, Inc. for taxable and exempt real property revaluation. Other actions included approving a well lease, two mortgage satisfactions, and various administrative policies. The Board also authorized a $200,000 supplemental appropriation for projects/revolving loans.

• Approved $679,950 real property revaluation agreement with Vision Government Solutions, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved annual maintenance agreement with Vision Government Solutions, Inc. at per-parcel rates (3-0)
• Approved $200,000 supplemental appropriation for Projects/Revolving Loan (3-0)
• Approved 6-year well lease with Edward A. Piar at $175 per year (3-0)
• Approved background checks and criminal history record information policy (3-0)
• Approved VECHS user agreement with the Ohio Attorney General (3-0)
• Approved Sheriff's food cost report for December 2023 (3-0)
• Approved mortgage satisfactions for 94 Columbus Road and 15857 King Road (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting its annual organizational meeting to appoint 2024 board officers and committee members. The agenda also includes approving various county reappointments, tax exemptions, and budget items.

• Appointment of the 2024 Board President and Vice President
• $5,000 payment draw for Brinkhaven Sidewalk Improvements
• Tax exemption applications for West Chestnut Street and Coshocton Road properties
• Office supply contract award to Quill LLC
• Approval of the 2024 Non-General Fund Operating Budget

The Board held its annual organizational meeting to appoint leadership and committee representatives for 2024. The Commissioners approved the 2024 non-general fund operating budget and several administrative appointments. Other actions included approving tax exemptions and various board reappointments.

• Appointed Teresa Bemiller as President and Bill Pursel as Vice President (3-0)
• Approved 2024 Non-General Fund Operating Budget of $63,982,650.00 (3-0)
• Appointed Thom Collier as ADA Coordinator for Knox County (3-0)
• Approved $5,000 payment for CDBG Brinkhaven Sidewalk Improvements (3-0)
• Approved 2024 farm lease with Greg Magers (3-0)
• Awarded office supply and toner bid to Quill LLC for KCDJFS (3-0)
• Approved real property tax exemptions for 601 West Chestnut St and 17635 Coshocton Rd (3-0)
• Designated Bill Pursel as ad hoc board member for the Ohio Power Siting Board (3-0)