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Williams County public meetings in 2025

65 substantive meetings from 2025, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Thu Dec 18, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners adopt the 2026 annual appropriations budget

The board will approve the December 1, 2025 meeting minutes, the agenda as presented, and payment of bills. It will consider appropriations for various departments and adopt the annual appropriations for 2026, along with authorizations for the health‑insurance broker/agent and a merchant application for the Clerk of Courts. Additional items include a dog warden report, a permit‑to‑work review for County/Township Road Right of Way limits (2 Frontier & 40 Charter), and an executive‑session discussion of collective‑bargaining matters. The meeting also reappoints Sean Rupp to the Williams County Port Authority Board.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners adopted the 2026 budget and approved multiple contracts

The board adopted the annual appropriation (budget) for fiscal year 2026. It also approved payment of bills, a supplemental appropriation moving $5,900 between funds, and authorized the president or county administrator to sign health‑insurance broker documents. Commissioners swore in Sean Rupp to the County Port Authority board and entered into several IV‑E agreements on behalf of JFS. All motions carried with each commissioner voting yes.

Agenda (official) · Minutes
Tue Dec 16, 2025

Commissioners

County Commissioners approve appropriations and a Humane Society dog‑warden agreement

The board will vote to approve appropriations for several county departments and to enter an agreement with the Humane Society for dog‑warden duties. They will also consider payment of outstanding bills, permit requests for work in road right‑of‑way limits, and discussion items such as the Ebersole Ditch deposit balance of $330.45 and an airport tax exemption update.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve agenda, payments, broker change, and appointments

The board approved the meeting minutes and the amended agenda. They authorized payment of bills and reallocated $55.12 in supplemental appropriations. The health insurance broker was changed to Andres O’Neil & Lowe, Mike Elkins was appointed to the Board of Developmental Disabilities, and a contract was approved with the Humane Society for dog warden duties.

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Thu Dec 11, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners will award bid for Project 9‑2025 Bridge Replacement

The board will consider and approve several contracts and agreements, including awarding the bid for Project 9‑2025 Bridge Replacement. They will also approve appropriations for various county departments and a land transfer with the Village of West Unity. A public hearing will be held to adopt amendments to the Williams County Subdivision Regulations. Additional items include appointing a library trustee, entering a fire‑protection contract with the City of Bryan, and discussing board appointments and insurance matters.

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✓ Decided: County adopts revised subdivision regulations increasing minimum lot size

The commissioners held a public hearing and voted to adopt the Regional Planning Commission’s amendments to the subdivision regulations, including larger minimum lot sizes and new remnant‑parcel rules. They also approved several contracts and agreements, such as the bridge deck replacement bid, a fire‑protection contract with the City of Bryan, and a land transfer with the Village of West Unity. Additional actions included appointing a new library trustee and entering into child‑day‑care and engineering service agreements.

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Wed Dec 10, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners discuss compensation and review the budget

The Commissioners will approve the agenda as presented or amended. They will hold an executive session on compensation with Vond Hall, the County Administrator, and conduct a budget review.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved the agenda and entered executive session

The Board approved the agenda as amended or presented, with the motion carried. They then moved into an executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1), also with the motion carried. No actions were taken during the executive session, and the meeting was adjourned.

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Tue Dec 2, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners to open bids for bridge deck replacement

The Williams County Commissioners will meet to approve departmental appropriations and a lease agreement with J&FS. The body will also hold a bid opening for a bridge deck replacement project and discuss funding for Victim Assistance and Hillside.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved a $100,000 transfer request to the auditor

The board authorized Darryl Moore to submit a $100,000 transfer request to the auditor's office to address a Medicaid reimbursement shortfall. They approved an agenda amendment moving Sarah’s appointment time. They approved payment of bills, including a $12,000 medical‑transport contract with Keller Logistics. They amended the supplemental appropriations resolution to omit the airport portion.

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Tue Nov 25, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners will approve department appropriations and several JFS agreements

The Williams County Board of Commissioners will vote on appropriations for multiple departments and on addenda to agreements with JFS partners. They will also consider credit‑card funding for the Commissioners and Sheriff’s Office, a road right‑of‑way work permit for Toledo Edison, and a change order for 2025 asphalt paving. Additional discussion items include senior‑center lease renewal, lost‑dog assistance, and potential closure of the Pioneer Senior Center.

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✓ Decided: County Commissioners approved supplemental appropriations and several agreement addenda

The board approved the minutes from the Nov 20 meeting, adopted the agenda, and approved payment of outstanding bills. They also approved supplemental appropriations for several county offices and entered addenda to agreements with Adriel School, Inc., Speak Write, LLC, and Shalom Counseling & Mediation Center. All motions were carried without recorded vote tallies.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners oppose Aqua Ohio’s request to raise water service rates

The Williams County Board of Commissioners will approve minutes, the agenda, and payment of bills. They will adopt appropriations for county departments and enter several agreements for the Sheriff’s Office, Auditor, and EMS. A key item is the board’s formal opposition to Aqua Ohio’s request to increase water service rates. Additional items include a disbursement request for the Alvordton Sewer Project and a change order extending the Hickory Hills WWTP Replacement schedule.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners voted to oppose Aqua Ohio's water rate increase request

The board approved the prior meeting minutes and the agenda as presented. They authorized payment of outstanding bills and supplemental appropriations for several county departments. Multiple inter‑agency agreements were approved, including a software support contract for the Sheriff’s Department and EMS partnerships with local fire districts. The commissioners adopted a resolution opposing Aqua Ohio’s request to raise water service rates and asked the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio to deny the request.

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Thu Nov 20, 2025

Williams County Township Association

✓ Decided: New officers elected for Williams County Township Association

The board elected new officers, appointing Bob Short as President, Mike Elser as Vice President, Deanne Batterson as Secretary/Treasurer, and Brian Batterson to the Executive Committee. Motions to approve the Secretary’s Report, Treasurer’s Report, the 2026 fair booth, and a $100 donation to the Montpelier Jazz Band were all carried. Announcements also included new trustees and fiscal officers for several townships.

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Tue Nov 18, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners discuss Aqua Ohio rate increase and possible PUCO opposition

The Williams County Board will approve minutes from the November 13 meeting and the agenda as presented. They will also approve payment of bills, appropriations for various departments, a contract extension with Adriel, Inc., and an application and agreement. Letters will be prepared for Cancer Assistance of Williams County and the Department of Aging regarding a new lease for the East Annex. A discussion will focus on Aqua Ohio's rate increase request and a potential letter to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio opposing the increase.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved supplemental appropriations and extended Adriel School contract

The board approved the minutes from the November 13 session, the agenda as presented, and payment of outstanding bills. They adopted a series of supplemental appropriations moving funds among county accounts and approved a contract extension with Adriel School for family‑coaching services. The commissioners also approved a merchant agreement with Bridge Payment for the courts, adopted a resolution opposing Aqua Ohio’s water‑rate increase and requesting a public hearing, and tabled discussion of dog‑warden duties for two weeks.

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Thu Nov 13, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners will approve department appropriations and new contracts

The Williams County Board of Commissioners will approve the minutes from the November 6 meeting and the agenda as presented. They will vote on payment of outstanding bills, appropriations for various county departments, and an agreement with Siebenaler Construction for Project 8‑2025. Additional discussion items include advertising for Bridge Replacement Project 9‑2025, a change order for pavement marking on Project 7‑2025, and a possible increase in sewer rates.

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✓ Decided: County commissioners approved a contract for the North Annex renovation

The board approved the minutes from the November 4 meeting and adopted the amended agenda. They authorized payment of outstanding bills and supplemental appropriations for several county offices. Commissioners voted to enter into a contract with Siebenaler Construction for the North Annex renovation and to advertise sealed bids for a bridge deck replacement on County Road 11. They also approved an addenda to the agreement with JFS and NOCAC for financial case‑management services.

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Tue Nov 4, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners approve appropriations and property disposal at Nov 4 meeting

The Williams County Board of Commissioners will vote on several financial items, including payment of outstanding bills and appropriations for county departments. They will also consider the disposal of stored property at the North Annex and approve permits for Charter Communications to work in county road rights‑of‑way. Additional agenda items include a title sheet for the County Road 11 Bridge Project, credit‑card appropriations for IT, and a discussion on the Williams Metropolitan Housing Authority board member term.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved disposal of surplus office items under ORC 307.12

The board approved the October 28 meeting minutes, the amended agenda, and payment of outstanding bills. They approved a resolution allowing the sale of office furniture and equipment valued under $5,000. A supplemental appropriation for several departments was tabled. The board also approved a snow‑removal contract for the East Annex and signed travel and permit requests.

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Tue Oct 28, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners will award the bid for Project 8-2025 North Annex Renovation

The Williams County Commissioners will vote on several items, including approving department appropriations and paying outstanding bills. They will rescind a prior land‑transfer resolution with West Unity, enter a legal‑services agreement, and approve a Walmart invoice payment. The board will also accept and award the bid for Project 8‑2025 – North Annex Renovation and consider a change order for the Hickory Hills wastewater plant replacement.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners award Siebenaler Construction contract for North Annex renovation

The Williams County Board approved its agenda, authorized payment of pending bills, and adopted several appropriations and supplemental appropriations. It rescinded a prior land‑transfer resolution with the Village of West Unity, entered a legal‑services agreement with Bricker Graydon, and approved a grant addendum for the community‑based correction subsidy. Finally, the board accepted and awarded the bid to Siebenaler Construction for Project 8‑2025 – North Annex Renovation.

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Thu Oct 23, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners will approve appropriations for county departments

The meeting includes a budget hearing with Judge Fisher and Kim Coller. Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including approval of minutes, agenda, payment of bills, appropriations for various departments, a community‑based corrections grant addendum, disposal of property for the prosecutor’s office, and a land transfer with the Village of West Unity. Additional items are a dog warden report, compliance certification for George Bible Park aeration, road right‑of‑way permits, a bid opening for the North Annex renovation, and a final hearing on Ditch #744 Ebersole.

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✓ Decided: No formal decisions were recorded in the October 23 meeting

Commissioners discussed rising health‑insurance costs for the adult probation department and a request to fund a magistrate position through the general fund. They also talked about workers’ compensation reimbursements and reviewed recent agency bills. No approvals, denials, or vote counts were documented.

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Tue Oct 21, 2025

Commissioners

County approves service agreement for Dept of Aging with LPi

The commissioners will approve the minutes from the October 16 meeting and the agenda as presented. They will vote on payment of outstanding bills and appropriations for various departments. The board will consider a service agreement with LPi for the Department of Aging, a credit‑card appropriation for the Sheriff’s and Commissioners’ offices for November, and change orders for Project #5-2025 Asphalt Paving Program.

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✓ Decided: Board approved multiple fund transfers and a service agreement in October meeting

The Williams County Commissioners adopted resolutions to approve the October 16 minutes, the agenda as presented, payment of bills, and a series of supplemental appropriations moving funds among county departments. They also entered into a service agreement with LPi for the Department of Aging newsletters. All motions were carried in open session. No action resulted from the executive sessions.

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Thu Oct 16, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners will consider approval of Annexation #3-2025

The Williams County Commissioners will approve the minutes from October 9, 2025, the agenda, and payment of bills. They will discuss appropriations for departments, a tax‑exempt bond fee for George Bible Park, a memorandum of understanding for the CP Juvenile/Probate Division, and a health‑insurance update for a JFS employee. A hearing on Annexation #3-2025 will be held, with Resolution 25-0466 presented if the board approves. Executive sessions will address a discipline matter and a property purchase or sale request.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve bond funding for George Bible Park aeration project

The board unanimously approved the notice of tax‑exempt bond funding ownership fee for the George Bible Park aeration project. They also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Ohio Department of Public Safety to fund electronically generated traffic citations with $9,675 for two years. Additionally, the commissioners rescinded a prior resolution and set a new health‑insurance effective date of November 1. All routine items such as minutes, agenda, bill payments and transfers were also approved unanimously.

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Thu Oct 9, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners approve department appropriations and road permit for Pioneer

The board will vote to approve the minutes from October 2 & 7, the agenda, and payment of outstanding bills. It will also consider appropriations for various departments, a permit to work in the County/Township road right‑of‑way for the Village of Pioneer, and a quote for a new laptop for Commissioner Rummel. Additional items include reports from the Dog Warden, financial analysis for September, credit‑card expenditures for the Prosecutor’s Office, and satisfaction of a mortgage under the CHIP program.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved AT&T mobility services and rejected $100,000 water testing

The board approved the minutes from October 2 and 7, the amended agenda, payment of bills, and appropriations (Resolution 457). They voted to move forward with the AT&T FirstNet mobility service for sheriff and EMS units. They also voted to not proceed with the $100,000 OMI water‑testing project.

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Tue Oct 7, 2025

Commissioners

Williams County Commissioners to review appropriations and project updates

The Williams County Commissioners will meet to decide on departmental appropriations and a mutual aid agreement with the Village of Pioneer. The body will also discuss project bid dates and asphalt paving completion.

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✓ Decided: Board approved a Roadway Use, Repair and Maintenance Agreement with Pioneer

The Williams County Commissioners adopted the agenda as presented, approved payment of outstanding bills, and authorized supplemental appropriations for several county departments. They entered into a Roadway Use, Repair and Maintenance Agreement (RUMA) with the Village of Pioneer and approved an addendum to extend a bid deadline for the North Annex Renovation project. The board also waived a health‑insurance waiting period for a county employee and authorized employee incentives for the United Way 2026 campaign.

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Thu Oct 2, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners will decide a street vacation request by Center Township for Clifford Wineland.

The meeting will approve the September 23 minutes and the agenda as presented. Commissioners will consider payments of bills, department appropriations, a real estate purchase agreement, a county‑property permit for the Bryan Area Foundation Festival of Trees, and a FirstNET IT proposal. An insurance update and a park board 2026 budget presentation are scheduled, followed by a street vacation hearing (Resolution 25‑0046) for the request filed by Center Township on behalf of Clifford Wineland.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved a real‑estate purchase agreement for the airport up to $350,000

The board approved the meeting agenda, adopted the September 30 minutes, and authorized payment of outstanding bills. They approved a real‑estate purchase agreement on behalf of the airport with a cost not to exceed $350,000. The commissioners also signed off on tile and ditch repair applications and entered a brief executive session with no actions taken.

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Tue Sep 30, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners approve Contract for Project 7-2025

The Williams County Board of Commissioners will consider several routine items, including approval of minutes and the agenda. They will vote on appropriations for county departments and on a contract for Project 7‑2025. Additional items include accepting an OPWC Round 40 sub‑committee roster, approving a prevention, retention and contingency plan for JFS, and reviewing travel requests and a credit‑card appropriation.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved supplemental appropriations for Hillside, EMS, and Engineer’s Office

The Williams County Commissioners voted to approve the meeting minutes, the agenda, and payment of outstanding bills. They also approved supplemental appropriations for Hillside, EMS and the Engineer’s Office, accepted the OPWC Round 40 sub‑committee roster, and adopted a Prevention, Retention & Contingency Plan for Job & Family Services. An agreement was entered for Project #7‑2025 pavement striping, and travel and credit‑card appropriations for October were approved.

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Tue Sep 23, 2025

Commissioners

Williams County Commissioners to review department appropriations and JFS contracts

The Commissioners will meet to approve departmental appropriations and a credit card application for Job and Family Services (JFS). The body will also consider a RUMA agreement and right-of-way permit for the Village of Pioneer. Two executive sessions are scheduled to discuss health insurance compensation with Mike Kurivial.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved credit‑card fee reporting and supplemental appropriations

The board approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025 meeting and amended the agenda to add the Engineer’s credit‑card appropriation. They approved payment of outstanding bills and adopted a motion requiring department heads to scan and send copies of any late‑fee invoices to the three commissioners, the clerk and the administrator. Supplemental appropriations for the Board of Elections, Department of Aging and Engineer’s Office were also approved, as was a credit‑card application with State Bank.

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Thu Sep 18, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners approve Project 7-2025 pavement marking contract with Griffin Pavement

The Williams County Board will vote on several items, including the award of Project 7‑2025 for pavement marking to Griffin Pavement Striping. It will also consider appropriations for county departments and payments of pending bills. Additional agenda items address a grant‑related pay request, the designation of the County Land Bank as lead entity, and renewals for electric aggregation and health insurance coverage.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners awarded the Pavement Marking bid to Griffin Pavement Striping

The board approved the minutes from the September 16 meeting and the agenda for the September 18 session. They passed supplemental appropriations for several county services. They accepted and awarded the bid for Project #7‑2025 Pavement Marking Program to Griffin Pavement Striping and recognized the Williams County Land Reutilization Corporation as the lead entity for a brownfield remediation program.

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Tue Sep 16, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners will advertise sealed bids for the North Annex Building renovation project

The commissioners will approve meeting minutes, the agenda, bill payments and department appropriations. They will consider several contracts and initiatives, including a Verizon service addendum, advertising sealed bids for Project 8‑2025 – North Annex Building Renovation, a bi‑annual service agreement with Maximus, and a program to reduce mental‑illness inmates. An executive session will address opioid litigation and a 2024 audit review will be conducted with the state auditor.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners unanimously approved budget items and a Verizon service add‑on

The board approved the prior meeting minutes, the amended agenda, and several payments including a $50,000 contract for GFS. They also approved supplemental appropriations for the Board of Elections and other offices, adopted a Verizon RCS Terms of Service addendum, and authorized advertising for sealed bids on the North Annex Building renovation. A Maximus bi‑annual service agreement for the Clerk of Courts was approved. The Brownfield and Land Bank matter was discussed but no decision was made.

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Mon Sep 15, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners to approve agenda and discuss health insurance compensation

The Williams County Commissioners will convene to approve the meeting agenda and hold an executive session to discuss compensation with Mike Kurivial regarding health insurance. The meeting is scheduled for September 15, 2025.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approved the special session agenda after executive session

The board voted to enter an executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) to discuss executive compensation; the motion carried. The executive session concluded with no action taken. Afterwards, the commissioners adopted Resolution 25-0410 to approve the agenda for the special session; the motion carried.

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Thu Sep 11, 2025

Commissioners

County Commissioners approve appropriations and project contracts

The Williams County Board of Commissioners will consider several items, including approving appropriations for county departments and entering into an agreement for Project 6‑2025. They will also review the 2026 Brownfield and demolition lead entity designation and the North Annex renovation construction documents and estimates. Additional agenda items include a discussion on Ditch #744 Ebersole and a bid opening for Project #7‑2025 pavement marking.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners discussed Medicaid reimbursement and budget shortfall, no decisions made

The board reviewed the Ohio Supreme Court Writ of Mandamus affecting Medicaid rates, projected a potential reimbursement of $517,080 to $624,517, and examined a projected $650,000 loss for the year. They also talked about paying bills promptly. No motions, votes, or formal actions were recorded.

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Tue Sep 9, 2025

Commissioners

Commissioners will award the bid for Project 6-2025 asphalt paving replacement

The commissioners will approve prior meeting minutes, the agenda, and settle outstanding bills while adopting appropriations for county departments. They will also consider several new actions, including awarding the bid for Project 6‑2025 asphalt paving replacement, entering agreements with JFS and Maximus, and setting a hearing on a road vacation request.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners award Gerken Paving Inc. the asphalt replacement contract

The board approved the award of the bid for Project #6-2025, an asphalt paving replacement, to Gerken Paving Inc. of Napoleon, Ohio. The motion was carried by all three commissioners. The board also rescinded Resolution 25-0391 that had set a final hearing on Ditch #744.

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Thu Aug 28, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners set final hearing for Ditch #744 petition on Oct 23

The board approved the minutes from the Aug 21 meeting, adopted the amended agenda, and authorized payment of outstanding bills. A supplemental appropriation of $2,872 was approved to purchase two used stair‑chair carts for EMS. The commissioners set a final hearing on the Ditch #744 petition for Oct 23 at 10:00 a.m. Additional actions included a September credit‑card appropriation for the Auditor and Commissioners’ Office and the approval of 11 road‑right‑of‑way permits.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved minutes, agenda and entered executive session

The board approved the minutes from the August 14, 2025 meeting. They then approved the agenda as presented, with an amendment to start with an executive session. A motion was carried to move into executive session under rule 121.22(G)(1). No other actions were taken.

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Thu Aug 21, 2025

Williams County Township Association

✓ Decided: Board approved $900 funding for Junior Livestock Fair and other routine motions

The association approved the May 2025 meeting minutes and the Treasurer's report. A motion to allocate $900 for the Junior Livestock Fair was carried. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Thu Aug 14, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Resolution 374 was tabled for further discussion

The commissioners approved the minutes from the August 12 regular session and amended the agenda. They also approved payment of bills and moved into an executive session on employment matters, which resulted in no action. Resolution 374 was formally tabled for later consideration.

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Tue Aug 12, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved advertising for sealed bids on a county road paving project

The board entered an executive session on a compensation matter, then returned to approve the minutes from August 7 and the agenda for the day. It also approved payment of outstanding bills and authorized the county administrator to apply for OPWC funding. Supplemental appropriations were approved to move funds for the airport and EMS, and the board authorized advertising for sealed bids on Project #06‑2025 asphalt paving replacement.

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Thu Aug 7, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved multiple resolutions, moving $258,450 to the Airport Authority

The board approved the August 5 meeting minutes and authorized payment of outstanding bills. Commissioners unanimously passed Resolution 362 and approved Resolution 363. They also approved an amendment to Resolution 364 that removes $258,450 from the record and creates a new “Air contributions from County” account for the Airport Authority. All motions were carried with unanimous yes votes where recorded.

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Tue Aug 5, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved a Zoom policy for future meetings

The board adopted a Zoom policy, approved the renewal quote for airport liability insurance, approved payment of a $5,764 purchase order to Gordon Food, approved the July 31, 2025 meeting minutes, amended the agenda to include an update from Ashley Epling, approved supplemental appropriations, and approved the agenda amendment. All motions carried with unanimous support.

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Thu Jul 31, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved funding and contracts, including a $6 M parking project.

The board approved the minutes from the July 29 meeting and the amended agenda. They authorized payment of outstanding bills and supplemental appropriations, approved updates to the Port Authority board and agreements with United Way for aging services, and adopted a contract for ADA parking improvements in Northwest Township. The commissioners also entered an executive session on pending court action.

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Tue Jul 29, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved a $500,000 appropriation transfer to JFS

The board approved the transfer of $500,000 from the JFS unappropriated account to cover PCSA contracts. They also approved the payment of pending bills, the agenda as amended, and entered into both a general agreement and a federal IV‑E contract. All motions were carried.

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Thu Jul 24, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved minutes, agenda, payments, appropriations, and property disposition

The board approved the minutes from the July 22, 2025 regular session. They adopted the agenda as presented, approved payment of bills, and approved supplemental appropriations for various departments. They also approved a resolution to dispose of unneeded, obsolete or unfit personal property. Additionally, the Transportation Improvement Program was approved.

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Tue Jul 22, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve June minutes, agenda amendments, and bill payments

The board approved the regular‑session minutes from June 17, 2025. They adopted the agenda as amended, moving a $500,000 expenditure item to old business and adding a letter naming Vond Hall as the County’s designee on the Joint Solid Waste District Policy Committee. They also approved payment of outstanding bills. All motions carried with unanimous yes votes from BW, SL and TR.

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Thu Jul 17, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved 2026 maintenance assessments for two joint ditches

The board approved the 2026 maintenance assessments for the Tamarack Main and Buell branch joint ditches, allocating $5,265 and $934 respectively, with the motion passing unanimously among present commissioners and participating county representatives. Earlier items approved included the July 15 minutes, an agenda amendment, payment of bills, supplemental appropriations, an IV‑E contract with Inner Peave Homes, and authorizations to apply for Community Development Block Grants for West Unity and Edon. The commissioners also discussed adopting a Zoom meeting policy, but no resolution was adopted at this time.

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Tue Jul 15, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved library levy and several budget items

The board approved the July 8 minutes and the amended agenda. They authorized payment of all pending bills except a specific crack‑seal invoice. Supplemental appropriations, the Williams County Public Library renewal levy, and a memorandum of understanding with JFS and ADAMhs were also approved.

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Tue Jul 8, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Board approved emergency management services agreement and several budget items

The Williams County Board of Commissioners adopted the July 1 meeting minutes and the amended agenda. They approved payment of outstanding bills, a supplemental appropriation for the Common Pleas Court, and a $14,000 emergency‑management services agreement with the Local Emergency Planning Committee. The board also authorized a bid for an EMS squad on GovDeals not to exceed $10,000. All motions were carried.

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Tue Jul 1, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved an amended exhibit to the $800,000 Community Corrections Grant

The board approved the June 26, 2025 minutes and the agenda as presented. They authorized payment of bills and reallocated existing funds through supplemental appropriations. The commissioners also approved a $5,000 contract for materials testing and inspection services and approved an amended exhibit to the Community Corrections Grant agreement. An executive‑session was held with no action taken.

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Thu Jun 26, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved 2026 joint ditch maintenance collection amounts

The board approved the joint ditch collection amounts for Fisher Joint Ditch, Hardy Projects, Lost Creek, and Reynolds Joint, signing the resolution with Defiance County. They also approved appropriations for the Common Pleas Court, appointed Karen Bleaks to the Four County ADAMHS Board, and re‑appointed Dave Newcomer and Burton Blalock to the Airport Board. Additional approvals included credit‑card appropriations for the Recorder’s Office and a $910 award for parking‑lot striping at the NW Township Community Center.

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Tue Jun 24, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved Annexation #2 into the Village of Pioneer

The board approved the minutes from June 17, 2025, and the agenda with an amendment to add a water district speaker. They approved payment of bills and appropriations for various departments, rescinded a prior annexation resolution, and approved Annexation #2 into the Village of Pioneer. They also approved a memorandum of understanding with the Village of Pioneer EMS, an architectural services agreement for the North Annex building renovation, and credit‑card appropriations for July.

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Tue Jun 17, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: County approved supplemental appropriations for multiple departments

The commissioners approved the minutes from the June 12 meeting and the amended agenda. They authorized payment of outstanding bills. A motion to provide supplemental appropriations for the Airport Authority, Court, Aging Department, Engineer, and Job & Family Services was carried. Several contracts and agreements—including a community corrections grant, a purchase with Best Equipment Company, a rental contract for the Department of Aging Thanksgiving lunch, and a transport services agreement with K&P Medical Transport—were also approved.

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Thu Jun 12, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved several resolutions, including a supplemental appropriation

The board approved the June 3 meeting minutes and the agenda as presented. They authorized payment of outstanding bills. A supplemental appropriation for multiple county departments was adopted. The board also renewed a lease with the Ohio Department of Public Safety for Lot A.

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Tue Jun 10, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved multiple grant agreements and supplemental appropriations

The Williams County Board unanimously approved several grant agreements, including a Community Corrections grant, a Supreme Court technology grant, and a Central Ohio Youth Center agreement. They also adopted supplemental appropriations moving funds among county departments for items such as portable toilets, janitorial supplies, and a jury‑room coffee pot. Additional actions included approving the meeting minutes, the agenda, payment of bills, and advertising for sealed bids for county depositories.

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Thu Jun 5, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved a $35,000 funding agreement for ADAM services

The board adopted a memorandum of agreement with the Four‑County Alcohol, Drug, Addiction and Mental Health Services Board to provide $35,000 for fiscal year 2026. The agreement was approved by a motion that carried. Several other items, including a supplemental appropriation for multiple departments and a public‑hearing notice for a motor‑vehicle tax increase, were also approved.

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Tue Jun 3, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved supplemental appropriations for court, EMS, sheriff

The board approved the May 29 minutes and the amended agenda. They also approved payment of outstanding bills and supplemental appropriations for the Common Pleas Court, EMS, the Sheriff’s Office, and Victims Assistance. The proposed Memorandum of Understanding between Kinnect and JFS was tabled for further clarification. An executive session was held earlier and concluded with no action.

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Thu May 29, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved supplemental appropriations for the Engineers Office

The board approved the minutes from the May 20, 2025 meeting (Resolution 239). They adopted the agenda as presented (Resolution 240) and authorized payment of bills (Resolution 241). Supplemental appropriations were approved for the Williams County Engineers Office (Resolution 242) and a vehicle‑sharing agreement for the Department of Aging was authorized (Resolution 243). A contract with the Common Pleas Court Juvenile Division was also approved (Resolution 244).

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Thu May 22, 2025

Williams County Township Association

✓ Decided: Three township members appointed to Regional Planning Commission

The board approved the meeting minutes after correcting an attendance error. It approved the Treasurer’s Report. It adopted a resolution appointing Todd Burkholder, Matt Grube, and Mike Elser as township representatives on the Regional Planning Commission for a three‑year term beginning June 1 2025. The meeting was then adjourned.

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Tue May 20, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved appropriations for multiple county departments

The board approved the minutes from May 15 and the agenda as presented. They also approved payment of outstanding bills, appropriations for several departments, an asphalt paving contract, a Medicaid waiver renewal, and a juvenile court grant agreement. All motions carried with unanimous support.

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Thu May 15, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved minutes, agenda, bills, engineer budget, and vehicle disposition

The board approved the May 13, 2025 meeting minutes and the agenda, including an amendment for an executive session on the Port Authority property. They also approved payment of outstanding bills, appropriations for the Engineer's office, and the disposition of five unneeded county vehicles. All motions were carried.

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Tue May 13, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved a $3.1 M ODOT agreement and several funding actions

The board unanimously approved the minutes from the May 8 meeting, the agenda as presented, and payment of outstanding bills. It also adopted supplemental appropriations for the Department of Aging and the Engineer’s Office, entered a $3,144,500 LPA agreement with ODOT, and approved a TCAP grant contract and a CLEAR services addendum. Additionally, the commissioners proclaimed May 2025 as Older Americans Month and Older Ohioans Month.

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Thu May 8, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners appointed Heather Mercer as EMA Director

The board approved the May 1 and May 6 minutes, the agenda, payment of bills, and appropriations for several county offices. They appointed Heather Mercer as the Emergency Management Agency Director and entered a cost‑free service agreement with the Northwest Ohio Educational Service Center for attendance officer services. All motions carried with unanimous yes votes.

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Tue May 6, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved the annual budget tax levy and related appropriations

The board approved the April 29 meeting minutes and the edited agenda. They authorized payment of outstanding bills, supplemental appropriations for the Common Pleas Court and Department of Aging, and accepted the budget‑commission‑determined amounts and tax levies for the fiscal year. All motions were carried with unanimous votes from the two present commissioners.

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Thu May 1, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved agenda, bill payments, appropriations, and subgrant agreements

The board approved the meeting agenda as presented (Resolution 198). They authorized payment of outstanding bills (Resolution 199) and supplemental appropriations for the Airport Authority, EMS and Hillside projects (Resolution 200). Two subgrant actions were approved: a multi‑agency subgrant agreement (Resolution 202) and participation of the County Engineer in the 2025 ODOT road‑salt contracts (Resolution 202). All motions were carried.

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Tue Apr 29, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved $800,000 advance for Alvordton sewer project

The board approved several routine items, including minutes, agenda changes, bill payments and appropriations. They authorized an $800,000 advance for the Alvordton sewer project and entered an agreement with the City of Bryan for Squad 31. The 2024 autopsy services agreement with Lucas County was extended and reimbursements totaling $53,833.47 were approved.

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Thu Apr 17, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved budget moves, leases, and projects in a series of resolutions.

The board approved the prior meeting minutes and the agenda. They authorized payment of child‑welfare reimbursements, moved funds within the general budget, leased space in the Coroner’s office, and approved several contracts including a senior‑center AC unit, EPA wastewater orders, and an asphalt paving contract. All motions carried with two votes in favor and one not present.

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Tue Apr 15, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved supplemental appropriations, adding Organized Crime Fund line

The board approved the minutes from the April 10 meeting and the agenda as presented. They authorized payment of outstanding bills. They adopted supplemental appropriations creating a new Organized Crime Commission Fund line and allocating training and equipment funds. A motion to hold an executive session on employment matters was also carried.

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Thu Apr 10, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved annexation of Madison Township land into Village of Pioneer

The board approved the April 8, 2025 meeting minutes, the agenda, and payment of bills. They also adopted supplemental appropriations. Finally, they approved annexation of part of Madison Township into the Village of Pioneer and set a hearing for June 12, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.

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Tue Apr 8, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: County commissioners endorsed Ohio’s State Issue 2 for infrastructure funding

The board approved the March and April meeting minutes and the agenda for the day. They authorized payment of outstanding bills, a supplemental appropriation for the CourtView system, a real‑estate addendum for the north annex, and a contract with Dangler Excavating for the Hickory Hills wastewater plant. The commissioners also formally supported State Issue 2, urging residents to vote yes on May 6.

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Thu Apr 3, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commission approved $450,000 contract addendum for Ohio Teaching Family Association

The board approved several routine items, including the April 1 minutes and an agenda amendment. They authorized payment of outstanding bills and a transfer resolution involving multiple county agencies. The most significant action was approving an addendum that raises the Ohio Teaching Family Association contract limit to $450,000 for March‑December 2025. Additional approvals covered a workers‑comp cost‑reduction agreement and a technical‑assistance grant partnership.

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Tue Apr 1, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved $10,000 dog park funding and other routine items

The board approved the minutes from the February 27 and March 27 meetings, adopted the agenda, and authorized payment of pending bills. They also approved a $10,000 funding application for a dog park submitted to the Bryan Area Foundation. All motions carried with unanimous support from the three commissioners present.

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Thu Mar 27, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved AC unit bid for senior center and named interim EMA director

The board approved the prior meeting minutes, the agenda, and payment of bills. They adopted supplemental appropriations, appointed Heather Mercer as interim director of the EMA, awarded the bid for the Bryan Senior Center air‑conditioning unit to Stark’s Heating and Plumbing, and entered a purchase agreement for a 2026 international tandem‑axle truck. The North Annex project discussion did not result in a contract approval.

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Tue Mar 25, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve annexation of 1.84 acres to City of Bryan

The commissioners unanimously approved the annexation of 1.84 acres to the City of Bryan (Resolution 140). They also approved the March 20 minutes, the amended agenda, payment of bills, supplemental appropriations, and an addendum agreement not to exceed $450,000 for Community Teaching Homes. The board entered executive session and voted to withdraw the county’s participation in the MDL opioid litigation. Bid proposals for a $120,000 AC unit from Bayes and a $119,000 proposal from Stark’s were opened and will be reviewed.

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Thu Mar 20, 2025

Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approved a $527K contract with CourtView Justice Solutions

The board approved several resolutions, including a supplemental appropriation for elections and social services, advertising sealed bids for the 2025 asphalt paving program, and letters of engagement for employment, HR, and legal counsel. They also approved payment of outstanding bills and a $526,835.50 agreement with CourtView Justice Solutions for court and clerk services. All motions were carried with unanimous yes votes.

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