Williams County public meetings in 2022
16 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Commissioners
The Board approved several financial resolutions, including supplemental appropriations for various county departments and a series of appropriation reductions for the 2022 year. The Board also authorized the Director of Job & Family Services to manage inter-county fund adjustments for 2023.
- Approved Resolution 22-0336 for supplemental appropriations across multiple departments (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Resolution 22-0337 authorizing Fred Lord as designee for 2023 Inter-County Adjustments (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved Resolution 22-0338 to reduce 2022 appropriations as submitted by the Auditor (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved minutes from December 19, 2022 (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved and paid bills as submitted by the Auditor (2-0, 1 absent)
Commissioners
The Board approved a funding agreement with the Port Authority to address county-wide housing and employment shortages. The plan includes $350,000 for 2023 and pledges of $350,000 for 2024 and 2025, contingent on economic conditions and performance.
- Approved $350,000 for 2023 and pledged $350,000 each for 2024 and 2025 to the Port Authority (3-0)
- Adopted Annual Appropriation Budget for 2023 with general fund expenditures of $17,856,512.03 (3-0)
- Approved agreement for Williams County Humane Society to assume Dog Warden duties at $8,417 per month (3-0)
- Approved $80,000 contract between Job & Family Services and Wood County JFS for a college student pilot project (3-0)
- Approved $250,000 contract between Job & Family Services and Genacross Family & Youth Services for child placement (3-0)
- Approved contract extension with SpeakWrite, LLC for transcription services not to exceed $18,000 (3-0)
- Approved supplemental appropriations for various departments including Courthouse, EMS, and Engineer (3-0)
- Approved minutes from December 15, 2022, and payment of bills as submitted by the Auditor (3-0)
Commissioners
The Board approved a grant application for a storm sewer lining project in the Village of Montpelier. They also approved several supplemental budget appropriations and re-appointed a library trustee. The Board discussed but did not act on a proposal to implement a new license plate fee for road repairs.
- Approved $220,220 CDBG grant application for Montpelier Storm Sewer Lining Project
- Approved supplemental appropriations for various county departments (Resolution 22-0327)
- Re-appointed Suzanne McCullough as Williams County Public Library Trustee for a 7-year term
- Approved minutes from December 12, 2022
- Approved payment of bills submitted by the Auditor
- Swore in Stacy Lillard to the Port Authority Board
Commissioners
The Board approved an updated agreement with the Williams County Economic Development Corporation (WEDCO) and several supplemental appropriations for county departments. They also re-appointed members to the Airport Authority Board and approved a sublease amendment for the Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention Training and Rehabilitation Center.
- Approved supplemental appropriations for various departments (3-0)
- Approved updated agreement with WEDCO (3-0)
- Re-appointed Burton Blalock, Dave Newcomer, Brent Wilson, and Dan Eshman to Airport Authority Board (3-0)
- Approved Amendment No. 1 to Agreement of Sublease for Northwest Ohio Juvenile Detention Training and Rehabilitation Center (3-0)
- Approved $1,000 contract with Harmony House Visitation — Open Arms for supervised visitation services (3-0)
- Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved bills as submitted by the Auditor (3-0)
- Approved carryovers as submitted by the Auditor (3-0)
Commissioners
The Board approved a lease bid for Hillside Farm and authorized several child placement contracts. They also approved supplemental appropriations for various county departments and held a public hearing regarding sewer infrastructure in the Village of Montpelier.
- Awarded Project #6-2022 Hillside Farm Lease bid to Logan Reese for $45,308.20
- Approved supplemental appropriations for multiple county departments (Resolution 22-0314)
- Approved $5,000 IV-E child placement contract with Applewood Centers, Inc.
- Approved $5,000 IV-E child placement contract with Bellefaire Jewish Children’s Bureau
- Approved $10,000 IV-E child placement contract with Keystone Richland Center, LLC
- Approved $10,000 IV-E child placement contract with Inner Peace Homes, Inc.
- Approved $10,000 IV-E child placement contract with Belmont Pines Hospital & RTC
- Approved $10,000 IV-E child placement contract with Hittle House, LLC
Commissioners
The Board approved the appointment of Ashley Epling as Executive Director for Williams County Economic Development (WEDCO) effective January 1, 2023. They also awarded a soil erosion project bid to Stoneco, Inc. and approved several child placement contracts.
- Approved employment of Ashley Epling as WEDCO Executive Director at $75,000 annually (2-0)
- Awarded Pioneer Crommer Park Soil Erosion Project bid to Stoneco, Inc. for $56,790.00 (2-0)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with Turning Point Residential Service for $75,000 (2-0)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with Keeping Kids Safe, Inc. for $150,000 (2-0)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with Adriel School, Inc. for $50,000 (2-0)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with The Marsh Foundation for $60,000 (2-0)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with The Village Network for $10,000 (2-0)
- Authorized disposal of unused Sheriff's Office equipment valued under $2,500 (2-0)
Commissioners
The Board approved Resolution 22-0304 to authorize supplemental appropriations across multiple county departments, including the Sheriff's Office and EMS. The Board also voted to pay bills as submitted by the Auditor.
- Approved Resolution 22-0304 for supplemental appropriations (3-0)
- Approved payment of bills as submitted by the Auditor (3-0)
Commissioners
The Board approved several resolutions regarding supplemental appropriations, health insurance effective dates, and service contracts for child placement and childcare. They also granted the Clerk authority to handle appropriations and transfers during December 2022 when the Board is not in session.
- Approved supplemental appropriations for Common Pleas Court, Engineer's Office, Hillside Country Living, and Sheriff's Office (2-0)
- Approved $30,000 contract amendment for Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of Ohio, Inc. (2-0)
- Waived healthcare waiting period for Shawna Spires effective Nov 14, 2022 (2-0)
- Approved $10,000 contract with New Beginnings Residential Treatment Center for child placement (2-0)
- Approved subgrant agreement with Northwestern Ohio Community Action Commission for childcare not to exceed $35,000 (2-0)
- Authorized Clerk to make appropriations and transfers during December 2022 (2-0)
- Approved health insurance coverage for Melissa Semer effective Nov 1, 2022 (2-0)
- Approved minutes from Nov 17, 2022 and payment of bills (2-0)
Commissioners
The Board approved several IV-E contracts for child placement services and a memorandum of understanding to improve the children services workforce. They also authorized supplemental appropriations for various county departments and approved a software support agreement for the Sheriff's Office.
- Approved supplemental appropriations for various county departments (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with Ohio Teaching Family Association for $150,000 (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with Kids Count Too, Inc. for $50,000 (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with Richmeier Therapeutic Home for $30,000 (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with Safe House Ministries, Inc. for $10,000 (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved IV-E child placement contract with National Youth Advocate Program for $10,000 (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved MOU with PCSAO to improve children services workforce not to exceed $53,906 (2-0, 1 absent)
- Approved $995 software support agreement with ParTec Systems, LLC for the Sheriff's Office (2-0, 1 absent)
Commissioners
The Board approved Resolution 22-0287 to replenish salary lines for the Williams County Sheriff's Office. The commissioners also approved the November 10, 2022 minutes and paid submitted bills.
- Approved Resolution 22-0287 to transfer $64,895.25 to Sheriff's Office Salaries/Employees (3-0)
- Approved minutes from November 10, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved and paid bills as submitted by the Auditor (3-0)
- Approved travel for Heather Mercer and Apryl McClaine to EMAO Winter Conference
- Approved Change Order for 2022 Pavement Marking Project #5-2022
- Approved certification form for Juvenile Division grant application
Commissioners
The Board approved several resolutions including supplemental appropriations, a road maintenance agreement, and a lease for Job & Family Services. They also reviewed updated property valuations for the county courthouse and discussed a proposed mailbox damage policy.
- Approved supplemental appropriations for various departments (3-0)
- Approved sealed bids for a five-year farm land rental lease (3-0)
- Approved Roadway Use, Repair and Maintenance Agreement with Montpelier Solar LLC (3-0)
- Appointed Stacy Lillard to the Williams County Port Authority Board (3-0)
- Approved lease agreement for Job & Family Services at 117 West Butler Street (3-0)
- Approved minutes from November 7, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved and paid bills submitted by the Auditor (3-0)
- Entered executive session for discipline with no action taken
Commissioners
The Board approved several supplemental appropriations and authorized grant applications for brownfield remediation. This includes a funding commitment for asbestos abatement at the county courthouse and an application for the demolition and remediation of the former Edon School Building.
- Approved Resolution 22-0279 for supplemental appropriations across multiple departments (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-0280 to commit $64,993.75 in matching funds for courthouse fourth floor asbestos abatement (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-0281 to apply for CDBG funding for remediation and demolition of the former Edon School Building (3-0)
- Approved minutes from November 3, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved payment of bills as submitted by the Auditor (3-0)
Commissioners
The Board approved a 2023 agreement with Lucas County for autopsy services and a child placement contract with Turning Point Residential Service. They also approved several supplemental appropriations and a new agreement with the Humane Society and Dog Warden.
- Approved agreement with Lucas County for autopsies at $1,450 per complete autopsy (3-0)
- Approved IV-E contract with Turning Point Residential Service for child placement up to $50,000 (3-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-0276 for multiple supplemental appropriations (3-0)
- Approved new agreement with Humane Society and Dog Warden including a $10,000 annual increase
- Approved minutes from October 31, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved payment of bills as submitted by the Auditor (3-0)
Commissioners
The Board approved several fund transfers for the Department of Job and Family Services and a supplemental appropriation for IT supplies. A funding request for Victim's Assistance was tabled for further review of hard numbers. The Board also held an executive session regarding employment with no action taken.
- Approved Resolution 272 for $300 IT supplies supplemental appropriation
- Approved Resolution 273 to transfer $2,018.75 from Public Assistance Fund to Public Children Services Agency Fund
- Approved Resolution 274 to transfer $10,512.95 from Public Assistance Fund to Child Support Enforcement Agency Fund
- Approved Resolution 275 to transfer $100.00 from Public Assistance Fund to Public Children Services Agency Fund
- Approved minutes from October 27, 2022
- Approved payment of bills submitted by the Auditor
- Tabled funding request for Victim's Assistance Director position
- Executive session regarding employment ended with no action
Commissioners
The Board approved several supplemental appropriations and a series of budget reductions related to ARP adjustments. They also entered into service agreements for the Sheriff's Office and the Department of Job and Family Services.
- Approved supplemental appropriations for EMA/911, EMS, Engineer, Hillside Country Living, and Records Center (3-0)
- Approved agreement for Sheriff's Office criminal justice information services not to exceed $1,295.00 (3-0)
- Approved Master Software-As-A-Service Agreement with SigBee, Inc. for Child Welfare not to exceed $10,000.00 (3-0)
- Approved 2022 budget reductions for salary, Medicare, and PERS expenses due to ARP adjustment (3-0)
- Approved minutes from October 24, 2022 (3-0)
- Approved and paid bills as submitted by the Auditor (3-0)
Commissioners
The board approved an indefinite extension of the DORA (Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area) district, allowing alcohol consumption on courthouse sidewalks except during the Jubilee event. They also approved supplemental appropriations totaling over $223,000, including $223,000 for the purchase of a building by the Board of Developmental Disabilities. The meeting began with an executive session on compensation, from which no action was taken.
- Extended DORA district indefinitely for outdoor alcohol consumption on courthouse sidewalks, suspended during Jubilee (2-0)
- Approved Resolution 22-0267 for supplemental appropriations, including $223,000 for building purchase (2-0)
- Approved credit card appropriation for Engineer's office for October 2022 (2-0)
- Approved permit to work within county/township road right-of-way for Airmate-Sowigne Waterline Extension Project (2-0)
- Approved minutes of October 20, 2022 as submitted (2-0)
- Approved payment of bills as submitted by Auditor (2-0)