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The actions move forward grant changes, vendor permits and procurement steps the county said are needed to continue services and make projects eligible for funding and bidding. Commissioners also accepted substantial completion for the Elm Road water-improvement project, approved the hire of a new 9-1-1 telecommunicator and made multiple appointments to the Senior Services Advisory Council.

Votes at a glance

- Item 4: Adopted resolution acknowledging purchase orders and compliance with Ohio Revised Code 5705.41(D) (motion approved, commissioners voting yes). The resolution designated listed December 2024 purchase orders as then-and-now purchases in compliance with ORC 5705.41(D).

- Item 5: Authorized Rick Hernandez, president of the board, to sign Amendment No. 1 to the FY2025 Ohio Department of Youth Services subsidy grant to add a restorative-justice program and realign other program funds (motion approved, unanimous).

- Item 6: Concurred with the county engineer to grant special annual supplier fleet permits to Soltis and Son Enterprises LLC and Jacob E. Weaver Company LLC (motion approved, unanimous).

- Item 7: Authorized publication of the legal notice for the 2025 CDBG public hearing and the Community Development Implementation Strategy (CDIS) schedule; scheduled the public hearing for Feb. 18, 2025, at 6 p.m. at the Trumbull County Board of DD, 45 North Road, Niles (motion approved, unanimous).

- Item 8: Authorized Trumbull County Sanitary Engineers to send notification letters and make price-proposal packets available for Phase 3 of the ARPA Countywide Sanitary Lateral Assistance Program; bid opening set for Feb. 21, 2025, at 10 a.m. (motion approved, unanimous).

- Item 9: Authorized the president to sign and accept substantial completion for the Elm Road Water Improvements project (motion approved, unanimous).

- Item 10: Approved hiring Jake Halatech as a telecommunicator at the Trumbull County 9-1-1 Center effective Feb. 2, 2025, at the hourly rate recorded in the personnel paperwork; probationary period specified in the personnel action (motion approved, unanimous).

- Items 11–14: Accepted the resignation of John Barco from the Senior Services Advisory Council (effective Jan. 27, 2025), appointed Jim Ciccolo to finish that unexpired term, and reappointed Robin Rowland and Sandra Scott to new terms (motions approved, unanimous).

Procedural notes and postings

During discussion of the CDBG notice, Julie Green of Trumbull County Planning told commissioners the county will distribute flyers to municipal offices, post notices in the planning office and the planning commission’s website, publish in the newspaper and request posting on the commissioners’ website. For the ARPA sanitary-lateral procurement, the county said price-proposal packets will be available at the Sanitary Engineer’s Office (842 Youngstown-Kingsville Road, Vienna) and a $75 fee per packet will be charged; only proposals from registered licensed drain layers who pick up packets will be considered valid at the scheduled opening.

The board entered and later reconvened from an executive session on personnel matters pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1). After reconvening, the meeting moved to public comment and adjourned to a special budget meeting scheduled for 1 p.m.

Ending

Most votes were taken with unanimous approval from the commissioners present. Several items approved at the meeting require follow-up steps by county departments—publication of the CDBG notice and distribution of ARPA proposal packets among them—before public or procurement deadlines.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Trumbull County Commissioners Meeting 1-29-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Trumbull County Board of Commissioners on Jan. 29 approved a package of routine and programmatic items, including an amendment to the county’s FY2025 Ohio Department of Youth Services subsidy grant, authorization to publish the 2025 CDBG hearing notice and procurement steps for ARPA-funded sanitary-lateral work.","taxTitle","taxId",18084,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6358504,"Commissioners praise Melissa Baker after swearing‑in to Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities; resolution planned",2002,2726000,4728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2212382-5a64f5a334369c20b23843537739b271&start=2726&end=4728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2212382-5a64f5a334369c20b23843537739b271/thumbnail_2726000.jpg","/articles/6358504/Trumbull-County/Ohio/Commissioners-praise-Melissa-Baker-after-swearingin-to-Trumbull-County-Board-of-Developmental-Disabilities-resolution-planned","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358504-40bdffe8141d837378acb8ecb895f0f3/orig.mp4?Expires=1775179424&Signature=EHalAAK7EniQkD-owI~3bVaAW5fVjKLAiotVwHWGzp9KpvNNuuxZa4~dv8W4-qFhvgtwJB6LtBaobgpkHrsfhNECuIlJiykMABVCra8XNAg~RmBxHvFoUunb11FVJ0esJoXZoXN~8tUG8i50nWnH-XVr1oBSJYOSkUzwGJWH3TXr8kfP2XnCPYzqgypzVn3eg1q3KDbI7FXouY8YwV~sZhQ748YRliEKRVDLbIbYZfYlqoHyl36zWkRbL2dcs5VcGCnUgMgx-AVhyTzJW-ngMB6~P~70MkfrzTrMc0aeNrqIm8cWoCL60eFhdKKOYtn9XQwFdMMcTsEMvnd-SJmV~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Trumbull County commissioners said they were moved by the recent swearing‑in of Melissa Baker to the Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities and plan to present a resolution honoring her at an upcoming meeting.

Commissioners said Baker is the first board member with lived experience of services from the county’s developmental‑disabilities system to serve on the board of directors. Officials described Baker’s personal experience with cerebral palsy, her engagement in the community and her participation in arts shows as reasons they believe she will bring valuable perspective to the board.

Ed Stark, superintendent of the Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities, told commissioners he appreciated their attendance at the board’s meeting and said Baker has already begun participating and expects to be comfortable in her role after a short adjustment period.

Ending

Commissioners said they will draft and pass a resolution honoring Baker; they asked that Baker be invited to receive the resolution at an upcoming county meeting.","Commissioners said they were honored to attend the recent swearing‑in of Melissa Baker to the Trumbull County Board of Developmental Disabilities and proposed a resolution honoring her; county and board staff called Baker’s appointment a milestone for lived‑experience representation.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":56,"_68":69,"_70":56,"_71":72,"_73":72},6358509,"Residents press Trumbull County commissioners for new dog‑pound facility; county says $3.8M estimate under review",553,3688000,4241000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2212382-5a64f5a334369c20b23843537739b271&start=3688&end=4241","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2212382-5a64f5a334369c20b23843537739b271/thumbnail_3688000.jpg","/articles/6358509/Trumbull-County/Ohio/Residents-press-Trumbull-County-commissioners-for-new-dogpound-facility-county-says-38M-estimate-under-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6358509-1290184df8ba7c0599dca096f3249a42/orig.mp4?Expires=1775179424&Signature=AzFeNhCpwyTOtUPhqk0ELfWWLa2uUNSo-62WeRzI4Y4Vz~OZTFHDJmxT2-OpgGPgPazEZ9WMwq-AOZjOukfDrCcoQ-zXQHCv4~gg2Od963IGOZuvN6JW-Ad0XeOAMyAxH3wtVs3tRV0NeAwH1eUZSp9V~cLH0ArSOT~9hPEbCoE~mXySoMjtljQdARYCO1TRBn~IF-YmoxVrAEr-1t8Rt0AuDWwQjvaqSPGSX4grjrMzZMM~mX9yWOOrhCMRahvR7CLHb32lobJAU7wd3N0XzXrm56wr18S4yZjDFnI~vU~qocAYlj~sbuLDC-7m7foZS-LoXf0T5Cnppwb2Q4lmTw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Public comment at the Trumbull County Board of Commissioners’ Jan. 29 meeting centered on plans for a new county dog‑pound facility, with residents and animal‑welfare volunteers urging commissioners to move forward and county officials describing the current financing questions.

Hugo Scarnecchiam, president of Mosquito Lake Dog Park in Niles, said volunteers and local trainers have been supporting the county’s animal control operation and requested the commissioners’ help in obtaining a new facility. Commissioners responded that the county has architectural drawings and property offered by the AWL in Vienna Township, but that financing remains unresolved.

Commissioners said a recent assessment estimated the project would cost nearly $3,800,000. They said the county is exploring options including major donors and loans and would hold further meetings with stakeholders; they also listed the dog‑pound project among three capital priorities that include 9‑1‑1 and the coroner’s office. Planning and facilities staff showed renderings during the meeting and described an internal layout that had been expanded in design from 30 kennels to 50 and that includes a quiet room to reduce animal stress.

Residents who commented urged the county to proceed without adding a long-term staffing burden and suggested donor naming rights and loan financing to show commitment and attract contributions. One resident said a well‑designed quiet room helps reduce stress hormones in dogs and improves adoptability.

Ending

County officials said the project is a priority but that timing depends on securing funding; commissioners said they will continue outreach to potential donors and consider financing strategies while coordinating follow-up briefings with interested stakeholders.
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