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1) By-leave Resolution No. 1 — Reappointments to the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission
Commission action: Approved a by-leave resolution reappointing three members to the Hamilton County Regional Planning Commission: Utarth Jain; Peter Mallow; and Andrew Mate. The reappointments were made as the listed terms expired on March 6, 2025.
Mover: Commissioner Denise Dreehaus. Second: Commissioner Stephanie Summer O'Dumas. Vote: Dreehaus — yes; Summer O'Dumas — yes; Alicia Reese — yes. Outcome: approved.

2) Consent agenda (items 1–16 on the published agenda, with items 6 and 8 separated for discussion)
Commission action: The board approved the consent agenda items after separating items 6 and 8 for individual consideration. Items approved in the consent package (summarized) included: budget adjustments including juvenile court grants and bond-premium allocation ($1,230,000 total adjustments); engagement letter with Vorys, Sater, Seymour & Pease for MSD counsel services ($1,250,000, MSD reimbursed); courthouse north/south riot door refurbishment award to OLEC Inc. ($848,950); Holson LLC concrete/waterproofing at Paycor Stadium (~$531,725); purchase of two 2026 International HV607 chassis for the Engineer ($208,636); Alpha Construction awards (items 6 and 8 — separated; see below); vehicle purchase for juvenile court (Ford Escape, $29,846); communications to the engineer on street name change and vacation requests; agreement with Chikun Farms for Solid Waste Management District ($14,990); hospital commission bond approval for UCHealth facility improvements; several Job and Family Services agreements (Kelly Youth Services $1,500,000; amendment with FNA Inc. d/b/a NECCO Center $400,000; Prestige Travel services $80,000); and one liquor permit report through the sheriff’s office.
Mover to approve consent (with 6/8 separated): Commissioner Denise Dreehaus. Second: Commissioner Stephanie Summer O'Dumas. Vote: Dreehaus — yes; Summer O'Domas — yes; Reese — yes. Outcome: approved (items 1–16 with items 6 and 8 held for separate vote).

3) Separated vote — Items 6 and 8 (Alpha Construction contracts)
Commission action: After discussion about contractor conduct (see separate article), the board voted to approve the two Alpha Construction contracts.
Item 6: Award to Alpha Construction for replacement of atrium glass at the Portune Center — $182,500.
Item 8: Award to Alpha Construction for Paycor Stadium broadcast cabling/truck-dock/rec room work — $313,900.
Mover: Commissioner Denise Dreehaus. Second: Commissioner Stephanie Summer O'Dumas. Vote: Dreehaus — yes; Summer O'Domas — yes; Reese — no. Outcome: approved, 2–1.

Notes and next steps: Commissioner Alicia Reese asked that staff and procurement draft a countywide code-of-conduct/onboarding acknowledgement that all contractor personnel must sign prior to assignment on taxpayer-funded projects; facilities and procurement were asked to report back with proposed language and enforcement steps.

Ending — The board adjourned after completing the agenda. No ordinances or budget appropriations beyond the consent adjustments were enacted directly through new policy at the March 6 meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Hamilton County Commissioners Regular Meetings 3/6/25","oneSentenceSummary","Summary of formal actions at the March 6 Hamilton County Board of Commissioners meeting: by-leave reappointments to the Regional Planning Commission, approval of the consent agenda (items 1–16, with two Alpha Construction items separated and later approved), and related votes.","taxTitle","Hamilton County, Ohio","taxId",2657,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6290544,"Hamilton County proclaims March 7, 2025 \"Brent Billingsley Day\"; artist and youth mentor speaks about cancer journey",683,2095000,2778000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530849-2f905641960bb2fedb4b665dd8bdff8b&start=2095&end=2778","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530849-2f905641960bb2fedb4b665dd8bdff8b/thumbnail_2095000.jpg","/articles/6290544/Hamilton-County/Ohio/Hamilton-County-proclaims-March-7-2025-Brent-Billingsley-Day-artist-and-youth-mentor-speaks-about-cancer-journey","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6290544-673824ed8ba6b978b4061951a815861d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443070&Signature=kDWArjLi8fkKF--IFK-voRhuNYaUo23W3dODFlA7uohtWyzaQm2f4f6qg45~VXYGucA5udgpoX3Ai65dGEg9SoOqCKH~qm~2lGvHgtnMTmMIHDKqrMc~0CfI67I7jO-0PR6BSgGyufZ00bgkt82LQNV9amWFZedMaLjGKK8CcFNtPjKtcuSu-uyVIgPaUKX9XqTYScUfl963yIsdjJTTOw6ES~fx~Lc1QnYSze~cq9~wq65w125zSNrsHBpBQDs4iGbVZhXw7LXbCRyQKAzhpJ~ixwhaG0J5wloz926lJCLdutSQsyYtXs~WApHdaMZAiP3-NnaFs4hJnm9wZeCncg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hamilton County commissioners on March 6 presented a proclamation recognizing Brent Billingsley — known to many youth as “Mister B” — for his work as an artist, mentor and behavioral health specialist and proclaimed March 7, 2025 as Brent Billingsley Day in Hamilton County.

Billingsley, who works as a behavioral health specialist at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, spoke about a recent medical emergency in which a large neck mass compressed his airway. He said he delayed treatment while completing an art project and was taken into surgery the night of the Blink festival; subsequent imaging and biopsy showed an HPV-related cancer. “I felt like I have the privilege of having cancer so God can get the glory out of my situation,” Billingsley said.

Speakers at the meeting described Billingsley’s community work: he co-founded two nonprofits focused on therapeutic art engagement, mentors youth, and has received local awards including the Curtis Sheldon MD Compassionate Caregiver Award from Cincinnati Children’s Hospital and ArtsWave grants. The proclamation recited his degrees — a Bachelor of Fine Arts with a concentration in printmaking from Miami University and a Master of Social Work from the University of Cincinnati — and listed awards and community contributions.

Billingsley said chemotherapy shrank the mass and that he will next receive radiation therapy. He urged people — especially young men, he said — to “listen to your body” and not delay medical attention. He and his son have promoted vaccination against human papillomavirus where appropriate and have designed apparel to encourage awareness and prevention.

Commissioners presented the proclamation, praised his service, and thanked him for encouraging others while undergoing treatment. The board did not adopt any ordinance or funding action related to the proclamation at the March 6 meeting.

Ending — Billingsley’s recognition is ceremonial; commissioners said they will continue to highlight community arts and health partnerships in county events and communications.","The Board of County Commissioners on March 6 recognized local artist and social worker Brent Billingsley (\"Mister B\") with a proclamation and designated March 7, 2025 as Brent Billingsley Day in Hamilton County; Billingsley described recent surgery and treatment for an HPV-related cancer and urged others not to delay diagnosis and care.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6290549,"Hamilton County proclaims March 2025 Severe Weather Awareness Week; emergency management urges year-round preparedness",397,1627000,2024000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530849-2f905641960bb2fedb4b665dd8bdff8b&start=1627&end=2024","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530849-2f905641960bb2fedb4b665dd8bdff8b/thumbnail_1627000.jpg","/articles/6290549/Hamilton-County/Ohio/Hamilton-County-proclaims-March-2025-Severe-Weather-Awareness-Week-emergency-management-urges-year-round-preparedness","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6290549-e23e74b5e9e3f85505769d0c169bac02/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443070&Signature=Ff1v2bReJ73ejFaHJ7kA33RVU1VucTO7pd1hhOl4OP4OeUNLoozXasbTDWMWNnnrVpSWG4i9kyIxSVINph7Tb5DVdS6y~khrTxHMlBL9AjbdNtV26YyAmaIAFNA-4ICnR41ngaTEdYS61BH9pcIccMWL5AD9gSUGha5gWGvvb8gXCJ4BtJ3j~9voptD-~SJx~JWGC6JBGVh9z-pbc07ajP5Tx9sO7DoQ6BJA-pANrzBjqyiucWMRiIGJ96khOh8A9noUDX2lcgl4Ma5Icz4FAfJbTtnlGCl8HRqob3NeG9dP1XnOYERz2LogsTJnywgJYgxsu11Qb4uh2~6HfbXreA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hamilton County on March 6 proclaimed March 2025 as Severe Weather Awareness Week and heard remarks from Nick Crosley of the Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency about preparedness and outreach.

Crosley told the commission that recent extreme weather events in the region underscore the need for ongoing readiness. “Our preparedness needs to be 365 days a year,” he said, describing a recent stretch of unpredictable local weather ranging from snow to 65-degree days and noting nearby flood and tornado events.

The proclamation asks residents to develop severe-weather plans, register for the county mass public notification system (Alert Hamilton County), and follow Hamilton County Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency on social media. Crosley said the agency is expanding outreach this year to include county small-business events so smaller operations can learn cost-effective preparedness steps.

Commissioners praised Crosley’s work. Commissioner Denise Dreehaus described him as a national leader who has visited jurisdictions across the county to promote preparedness. Commissioner Stephanie Summer O'Dumas said the agency’s staff are “excellent, well prepared.” Commissioner Alicia Reese emphasized the proclamation’s theme, “stay ready so we don't have to get ready,” and supported outreach to nonprofit and faith groups.

Crosley said the agency participates in local events, including partnerships with the 513 Relief Bus and other county partners, and is increasing public outreach through social media and county events. The proclamation was read into the record and the board encouraged residents and businesses to participate in Severe Weather Awareness Week activities.

Ending — The board did not vote on an ordinance; it adopted the proclamation and asked staff and the emergency management agency to continue outreach and report back through their normal communications channels.","The Board of County Commissioners proclaimed March 2025 as Severe Weather Awareness Week. Nick Crosley of Hamilton County Emergency Management urged residents and businesses to register for Alert Hamilton County and preparedness outreach, including outreach to small businesses and countywide partners.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":46,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6290554,"Commissioners press for contractor conduct rules, approve two Alpha Construction contracts over objection",1228,4170000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2530849-2f905641960bb2fedb4b665dd8bdff8b&start=4170&end=5398","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2530849-2f905641960bb2fedb4b665dd8bdff8b/thumbnail_4170000.jpg","/articles/6290554/Hamilton-County/Ohio/Commissioners-press-for-contractor-conduct-rules-approve-two-Alpha-Construction-contracts-over-objection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6290554-3f4c535d49083669411f88b41580f28b/orig.mp4?Expires=1770443070&Signature=Tcvsqx0t2mmApDh4BG8-VpaXw0gsKKd6zJb09FkyHTszJ6SViH4Gorut-MLrOisNo0uCVHQJAbxFJDnXxoPmKPCnrhpnk4Ec8jfg4QrWfRd10eT3YccTimOvvUJVyyRb2eMBY6QcUfED3Qmar8TVYeaIskVnSUNk1Q~1KYcFWQvYh1rxaDNzGj6SRgV3uEUmnDjGqu-Lddyw0PnnX8Yjl-k3SMMuFBpr-Vyz2E3-vPnbDD0D1~ouLgDmlUju1i9Hah7qiq~LerNZ6CfDk91rO8Z8ST~czOzptIgw2qZsQXQB3BF9x~ksTgGw1yxKLNfjFbua0XKZDix3cyOWClDY-w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hamilton County commissioners on March 6 approved two contracts with Alpha Construction after a pointed exchange over contractor conduct and county standards for workers assigned to county projects.

Commissioner Alicia Reese said she would not support moving forward without a written remediation and a countywide code of conduct that all contractor employees must sign, citing a recent on-site incident in which a contractor employee approached her in a county parking area. “You might be the lowest in money, but you can't be the lowest in conduct,” Reese said during the March 6 meeting.

The board ultimately approved the two Alpha Construction items after hearing from County Administrator Jeff Alito that the contractor had reached out to county facilities and indicated the specific employee involved would not be assigned to county jobs. Alito said facilities would use the county badging and access process to enforce that decision.

The two contracts approved were:
- A $182,500 award to Alpha Construction for replacement of atrium glass at the Portune Center (agenda item 6).
- A $313,900 award to Alpha Construction for Paycor Stadium broadcast cabling and truck-dock/rec room related work (agenda item 8).

Commissioner Denise Dreehaus moved to approve the separated items; Commissioner Stephanie Summer O'Dumas seconded. The final roll call on the two Alpha Construction items was: Dreehaus — yes; Summer O'Dumas — yes; Reese — no. The motion carried on a 2-1 vote.

Reese urged that any contractor awarded taxpayer-funded work be required to sign a county code of conduct before beginning work and asked that the requirement apply to all contractors doing county work, not just the firm involved in the incident. She described the change as a safety and accountability measure and asked that a standard be included in procurement/onboarding so every worker on county projects is aware of expectations before they start.

Alito told the board the contractor had proactively contacted facilities leadership and that the county’s badging process provides a way to keep specific individuals off county sites. He characterized that outreach as a response to the board’s concern but did not present a written remediation plan for the board at the March 6 meeting.

The board also approved the remainder of the consent agenda (with items 6 and 8 considered separately, then approved as above). Reese said she would seek a further process change so that future vendor packets include a signed acknowledgement of county conduct standards for all personnel assigned to county contracts.

The discussion and vote leave the county’s procurement policy unchanged until the commission or staff return with a written code-of-conduct/onboarding requirement for contractor personnel.

Ending — The commissioners asked staff to follow up; Reese indicated she would hold future contract approvals until the county presents a clear, written remediation and a prospective code-of-conduct requirement for contractors. No new county-wide policy was adopted at the March 6 meeting.","Hamilton County commissioners approved two contracts with Alpha Construction on March 6, 2025, after Commissioner Alicia Reese called for a countywide code of conduct for contractor employees following a parking incident; the two Alpha contracts passed 2-1.","actionData","errors"]

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