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Votes and key details (transcript language and roll-call responses as recorded):

- Approval of March 13, 2025 regular meeting minutes: motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Danielle. Yes.\").

- Authorization to process March 13, 2025 bills, ACH payments, wires and journal vouchers (contingent upon verification by the county auditor and review by the Department of Budget and Financial Management): motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina? Yes.\").

- Process the March 13, 2025 budget amendment as reviewed and recommended by the Department of Budget and Financial Management: motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina? Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Amendment to resolution 25-0136 to transfer from Fund 0001 (General Fund) to Fund 1410 (Public Assistance Fund): motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina? Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Multiple intra- and interfund transfers related to public assistance and other funds (January, February and July–September 2024 adjustments) as presented: motions passed (roll calls recorded: \"Sabrina? Yes. Jill? Yes.\").

- Board authorized execution of a quitclaim deed to Franklin Township Trustees for the former Bridal Lake Water Treatment Plant parcels: motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Authorization for the Portage County Engineer to participate in the Ohio Department of Transportation Cooperative Purchasing Program: motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Acceptance of bids for furnishing Sherwin-Williams Company products to the Portage County Engineer: motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Acceptance of bids for furnishing various sizes of limestone, slag and gravel for use by the Portage County Engineer: motions passed (roll calls recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Approval of plans and specifications and setting a date for accepting bids for the 2025-441 resurfacing project (resurfacing of various Portage County roads): motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Authorization to enter into Amendment No. 1 with the Portage County Judge and Family Services and the Portage County Sheriff (details not specified in transcript): motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Authorization to produce specifications and set submission date for the Senior Assistance Program lawn-mowing service: motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Acknowledgment of receipt of Portage County Sheriff's transporting report for February 2025 as presented by the Portage County Sheriff's Office: acknowledged (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Acknowledgment of receipt of the March 11, 2025 certificate of the county auditor that total appropriations from each fund exceed official estimated resources: acknowledged (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Acknowledgment of correspondence dated March 12, 2025 from the Ohio Department of View Services regarding Amendment No. 1 for the FY2025 Reclaim Ohio subsidy grant to Judge Patricia J. Smith (correspondence accepted): acknowledged (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Approval to accept donations to the Office of the Portage County Dog Board: motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

- Amendment to resolution 21-0601 (employee dishonesty and faithful performance of duty policy in lieu of individual surety bonds) as presented: motion passed (roll call recorded: \"Sabrina. Yes. Jill. Yes.\").

Each action listed above was recorded on the meeting record with roll-call responses as shown. The transcript records affirmative roll-call responses for each motion; none of the items in the transcript were shown as failed or tabled.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","BOC Meeting 03/20/2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Portage County Board of Commissioners conducted a series of routine votes during its March 13, 2025 meeting.","taxTitle","Portage County, Ohio","taxId",18083,"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},6115893,"Guardian Service Corps seeks downtown Ravenna space; commissioners consider waiving rent",313,1725000,2038000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2735597-74224a807ce54c354e80bac770c4ef7f&start=1725&end=2038","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2735597-74224a807ce54c354e80bac770c4ef7f/thumbnail_1725000.jpg","/articles/6115893/Portage-County/Ohio/Guardian-Service-Corps-seeks-downtown-Ravenna-space-commissioners-consider-waiving-rent","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115893-cc0fb73cc379188893a73938210d8b42/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161811&Signature=QkkxzHflbh0o1FOL2PHlW1U1toQBU~edfQE5AQ2VZXUNss46Kz4nXpyF~npaDx2uFCcKINqKqYl53Sqwql8~NfHVstAgsa6BLolM8nP9GKTgPgg1UQZXnrWhtOYJPh1MVcvDtET32LaH67JOaA6nMfoCAeAAqTTIULUJjRYHoYTcuoQPgeA-retvwr1fRxksS8W9-~wWwCDEbIEyag1xEupyTULEMv6bHmUlVXUF79~BECMIg6LGg4BKQtikTk~XIpylHzfGD6ncBTKhdwYjm9~9b0P1beJ0jeoVRkFELx2qcivjrDi6i~gyCe6eMw829VgwFyz5Uf9wvQEMTLEN0A__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Portage County staff told commissioners that the Portage County Guardian Service Corps has requested downtown Ravenna office space — approximately three rooms — because of its proximity to the courts. Staff said the group currently occupies space at NDS and needs to move when NDS brings employees back; staff said the Guardian Service Corps has about six months to relocate.

Internal Services staff described an available option in the Bridal Block downtown. The staff estimate stated a rental rate of $15.25 per square foot; staff gave an example cost of roughly $661 per month for four rooms, including utilities, and said the county would attempt to provide nearby parking (the current arrangement includes three parking spots). Staff also noted the current occupancy is provided in-kind (no rent) and that moving elsewhere would likely be substantially more expensive and might not include utilities.

Commissioners discussed whether to continue offering space without charging rent. One commissioner said they would be inclined to forego rent because the service is needed locally and the Guardian Service Corps has not recently asked for additional operating funds; another commissioner asked to review financial details before committing. Staff said they would prepare a general entry for the next meeting to formalize terms.

No formal vote was taken. Commissioners and staff described two practical points that remain unresolved in the record: the group initially asked for \"approximately 3 rooms,\" while the county example pricing referenced 4 rooms for the monthly estimate; and whether other occupants (Casa, public defender offices) affect the final room allocation and parking. Staff will return with financial documentation and a proposed general entry for commissioners’ consideration next week.","Portage County staff told commissioners that the Portage County Guardian Service Corps has requested downtown Ravenna office space — approximately three rooms — because of its proximity to the courts.",{"_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},6115898,"County internal services reports near-complete renovations, generator start-up and Justice Center work",158,1570000,1728000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2735597-74224a807ce54c354e80bac770c4ef7f&start=1570&end=1728","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2735597-74224a807ce54c354e80bac770c4ef7f/thumbnail_1570000.jpg","/articles/6115898/Portage-County/Ohio/County-internal-services-reports-near-complete-renovations-generator-start-up-and-Justice-Center-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115898-521b65d85080a77a21437a9c64dab018/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161811&Signature=S0uGKPbCujTha4WVXgyi-GUqex-SYUXslc6JxEaA9vy2Ejl50LF9PTtxnv0LLg~bQ02frUhe1l8Am28v1n~G6pIplCBY6cdtO~UKLQJtan01Gr-fyAhYKsiWYJuLUmjxUdfNfbSWMVsiFbZITABboXzY1Yh-U~9CSH4ZFV-VqZJEwrrBT3Kb0kWT3wTazpf6SfTDJwb6xz1vOfqPchAParQ9FLU5y3nTz2cN1skeAuN3L5wjq5aUbDBxYcZoJDg7knAwu8Q3unQ4tyE5Lk1Zz4252FPvIx3JFMRUFVyABP9lV22rokPg~1CeTpOMmiJliFsnf2~QLdJndPMzS-L~2Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Michelle, reporting for Internal Services, told the board that a number of renovation and infrastructure items are near completion and that inspections have passed.

The update covered several elements: building system inspections and improvements, generator fuel tank fill and a generator start-up planned for the week of March 24 with electrical transfer work in April; drywall and painting scheduled for the seventh-floor renovations the week of March 24; stairwell painting nearly finished; and carpet installation for the Sheriff's Department scheduled the week of March 24. Michelle said the Bridal Block work was almost complete and that rail-block (railing?) instruction was set to begin April 7.

Commissioners and staff noted improved efficiency of building systems and ongoing minor punch-list items. There were references to staff and public use of renovated auditor offices and an invitation for the public to tour the renovated spaces; no formal action was requested. Internal Services also raised a space-allocation issue that led into a separate discussion about the Portage County Guardian Service Corps request for downtown office space.

No motions or votes were recorded on the renovation items; staff will continue scheduled work and return with any items requiring formal approval.","Portage County internal services staff reported inspections passed, generator fuel filled and a scheduled start-up, ongoing painting and drywall work, and planned carpet and railing work at the Justice Center; commissioners received a project-status update but no formal votes were taken.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6115903,"Portage County Soil and Water asks commissioners to approve $42,500 to secure state matching funds for FY2026",550,707000,1257000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2735597-74224a807ce54c354e80bac770c4ef7f&start=707&end=1257","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2735597-74224a807ce54c354e80bac770c4ef7f/thumbnail_707000.jpg","/articles/6115903/Portage-County/Ohio/Portage-County-Soil-and-Water-asks-commissioners-to-approve-42500-to-secure-state-matching-funds-for-FY2026","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6115903-c9be2ab019c235dc90c0e13d794bbe5c/orig.mp4?Expires=1771161811&Signature=a1KS3B3N9o0EWWV7XV7a08XDcdU-FjF6OtpGg1yz~Im67-AjWw5ITbggSaNGGwuwj6jDP1ckJGMBGggPHu1GZqEnPQy~Ml4JQIinXpnJmSCpWshpAjBNVVGsE0SMqBygBQnPuRB9eKiDD80LbTcan7DJddwUEF3nRtme2n~Ji5ZOsKZKFRgLGalBXMKz0uvchAfNOAu9ZbLxeWtbTdiljKFvAaKldu5If6W9OMmK~MqXJ17fqMrIOOgyHz2acRApDxLv-JrjX91-7HQh91gHPhoE-NzdxOKMbDUXv~reLhvGO7ZkSc2306zd5teYo0o1VHCmVpzZ~b3V474QJYGr3g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Lynn, a representative of the Portage County Soil and Water Conservation District, asked the Portage County Board of Commissioners to appropriate $42,500 for fiscal year 2026 to continue local conservation-agriculture work and education.

The request matters because the Ohio Department of Agriculture provides a formula-based match that multiplies the county appropriation. Rebecca O'Neil of the Ohio Department of Agriculture Division of Soil and Water Conservation told the board that, under last year's calculation, Portage County's $42,500 would draw roughly $73,945 in state funds, producing about $116,445 for local programs if the county deposit is made by April 30.

Lynn described the district's work as technical assistance for farmers and woodland owners plus workshops and educational events aimed at reducing sediment and nutrient runoff from fields and poor timber-harvest practices into area streams. She pointed to a county GIS map prepared by Joe Reichlin that shows the extent of agricultural and woodland parcels and their relationship to the Cuyahoga River West Branch and the Mahoning River. Lynn also described problematic timber harvests on local properties and said the district connects landowners with best-management-practice guidance to protect soil and future timber value.

O'Neil explained the state match mechanics: each county receives a $15,000 flat rate; the first $20,000 of a county appropriation is matched at 200% (an additional $40,000); the remainder is matched at a uniform rate based on the statewide appropriation pool. Using Portage County's prior appropriation of $42,500 as an example, she said the state's match on the remaining $22,500 was $18,945 in the last funding cycle. O'Neil reiterated the April 30 deposit requirement, an annual plan of work, and timekeeping and reporting expectations for reimbursable activities.

No formal vote or appropriation occurred during the presentation; the district presented its packet and answered commissioners' questions. Commissioners thanked the presenters and expressed support for the district's educational outreach. The district representatives said they would be available to follow up with any questions and requested the county consider the appropriation before the state deposit deadline.

Details from the presentation: the district requested approximately $42,500; the state-match example produced $73,945 in state funds for Portage County under last year's rate, yielding $116,445 total. The district emphasized deposit by April 30 is required to qualify for the state match.

The board did not take final action on the request at this meeting; staff and presenters agreed to follow up before the April 30 deadline.","Portage County Soil and Water requested $42,500 from county commissioners for fiscal year 2026; Ohio Department of Agriculture staff outlined how state matching increases the total funds available for local conservation work and explained an April 30 deposit deadline to qualify for the match.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Portage County commissioners approve minutes, bills, bids and transfers on March 13, 2025

Guardian Service Corps seeks downtown Ravenna space; commissioners consider waiving rent

County internal services reports near-complete renovations, generator start-up and Justice Center work

Portage County Soil and Water asks commissioners to approve $42,500 to secure state matching funds for FY2026