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Jodika Shetty of Regional Planning briefed the board and members of the public on eligible activities, income‑eligibility requirements, and how the county’s allocation is calculated. She told the commission that Richland County’s formula allocation for the program this year is $290,000 and that the state requested the county roll the balance of an inactive revolving loan (economic development) into the CDBG allocation. Including that balance, Shetty said the county’s total available amount for eligible activities is $340,000.

Shetty explained the program limits, including a typical 15% cap on spending for public services unless the county requests and receives a waiver from the state. She also described two ways to demonstrate benefit to low‑ and moderate‑income persons: area eligibility (HUD‑published census tracts/block groups that meet low/moderate thresholds) and individual income surveys. She noted that Richland County has limited eligible census tracts (a small portion of Shelby and part of Perry Township) and that a recent income survey in Shiloh did not meet the required threshold.

Shetty described how an income survey is conducted (anonymous household surveys collecting household size and income) and that the technical threshold for project eligibility is that at least 51% of surveyed households meet the low/moderate income threshold. She said the program allows a maximum of two projects per allocation and that Regional Planning will administer the grant; she noted a proposed agreement with the county prosecutor’s office had been returned to the commissioners for approval.

Shetty told the public the proposal deadline for CDBG applications is May 2 and invited questions; none were raised in the hearing. The hearing was informational; commissioners did not take action on project selection at this meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioners Zoom's Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Regional Planning led the first required public hearing on the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG). Commissioners and staff discussed eligibility, the county’s $290,000 allocation, revolving loan funds, and the May 2 proposal deadline.","taxTitle","Richland County, Ohio","taxId",12673,"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},6076839,"Commissioners approve multiple maintenance contracts and transfers, including jail repairs and juvenile center waterproofing",359,1960000,2319000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2967361-08a9acb21027bc63c46bb3b654c79179&start=1960&end=2319","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2967361-08a9acb21027bc63c46bb3b654c79179/thumbnail_1960000.jpg","/articles/6076839/Richland-County/Ohio/Commissioners-approve-multiple-maintenance-contracts-and-transfers-including-jail-repairs-and-juvenile-center-waterproofing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076839-4f847798a470054631c8c21a155d0041/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142895&Signature=UlLQG~CDeulHnbNQTgVFBLhP327dQdRE-uhm5XFJF1NkfeKo~sv0DqV4tVavrAGbfdW0N~-FkSmQnRhR4rhuhRb8BYXrMkAxT50jKTO7y3RCTY0pZiXoXinzWZa8xT6p9EzQ11cAf4KSlsmDp5gPf-k7SplWHW3uC9YzFLsEa9mX95UNZ3r-UA9~1S9iLysCFi3HKHrZ9ypPpvvAbA~pIpVsc2gA06FT19oeD7w817ConjpX1Q~gyHxeN0pWNVMZF1vXzQWnDGynaqprE-c4ZudXYekz5N7PbzT6IggVkAKPwY5hHEvn1DhhrigL68JORFW~avFyFwUQh6VHldrtpA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richland County Board of Commissioners approved a package of maintenance contracts and a transfer of reinvestment funds on April 10, authorizing repairs and upgrades across county facilities and directing staff to proceed with procurement and contracting steps.

Maintenance superintendent Josh Hicks presented multiple quotes during the meeting. The board approved a $74,050 quote to replace deteriorated concrete at the sheriff’s department back entrance and new steps from the CAC parking lot to the main parking lot, plus a $12,450 quote to install hand railing and railing around a dock area. Commissioners also approved plumbing and HVAC quotes for the jail totaling approximately $3,620 and $1,150 respectively to repair a broken kitchen floor drain and a malfunctioning hallway HVAC unit.

For larger repairs, the board approved Oakstone’s $46,250 quote for jail repairs; commissioners voted to appropriate $46,250 by transferring certified but unappropriated monies from the general fund (the board directed transfer from reinvestment/general contingency as noted). The board also authorized a $32,500 Oakstone quote to clean and waterproof a section of roof at the juvenile detention center where leaks had been reported into the courtroom and gymnasium.

Commissioners discussed an unexpected $36,000 expense for elevator repairs that had already reduced the reinvestment fund balance; they decided to address additional general repairs on a project‑by‑project basis rather than appropriate a single larger sum at this time.

The board approved posting for seasonal maintenance positions at $15 per hour for approximately 40 hours per week over about 15 weeks. Commissioners said the positions would be posted and filled as projects demand.

In other business the board approved placing advertising for the county’s 2025 seal‑coat contract (22.492 miles of road) and authorized wastewater director Amanda Miller’s request for additional overtime related to recent flooding; both items passed on unanimous votes. All motions on procurement and appropriations in this segment carried in recorded votes.

Several approvals referenced existing budget lines and reinvestment funds; commissioners directed administrative staff to follow standard contracting procedures and to coordinate cost capture where services (such as jail operations) are billed through existing contracts with the city.","Richland County commissioners approved several maintenance quotes and a transfer of reinvestment funds to cover jail repairs; approvals included concrete work for sheriff’s entrance, railings, plumbing and HVAC repairs at the jail, waterproofing at the juvenile detention center, and authorization to post seasonal positions.",{"_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},6076843,"Richland County commissioners fast-track appointment of county apiary inspector after beekeepers’ request",449,402000,851000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2967361-08a9acb21027bc63c46bb3b654c79179&start=402&end=851","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2967361-08a9acb21027bc63c46bb3b654c79179/thumbnail_402000.jpg","/articles/6076843/Richland-County/Ohio/Richland-County-commissioners-fast-track-appointment-of-county-apiary-inspector-after-beekeepers-request","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6076843-01a245f43dbe6d9f3a47ad3da6c96d84/orig.mp4?Expires=1771142895&Signature=DuQfBkcxqXXUmz~LnUrKLA5NLEVDcfnu68Nbj4toA0UUA8TIGpM3PIgDVSzz2YHi3a4QQa-Xy4QlFc7mTr9Yn90RC-kP9UF5UdEHyM15M-gu8prhyOui9d1z5OnvdgXkjnJ0DDgq-HZkaosVqBojw9Ow4r96y5L~laMvjUkfwxsQ7HV~dOWnFRgCrKL6l0SPbLbe4fHS8JCCzb-b1muUxkSbpCMmRLTDcT8MHDpMf8mLVuxbSVZQT6j3L2a-FmUP3HiZ5TgA5qb~YFCTXtSEvDVWLBWeWWYAgMt780mL9NE1QhzKjfmA4afTb18E4la~nAonB8GE91AvxwX~tnEBtg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Representatives of the Richmond-area beekeepers asked the Richland County Board of Commissioners on April 10 for funding and a formal appointment of a county apiary (bee) inspector; commissioners instructed staff to proceed with appointment steps and acknowledged a $4,000 allocation in this year’s budget to support the position.

The beekeeper representative told the board the county has lacked a dedicated inspector since the last inspector, Sonny Barker, died, and that the inspector inspects hives for diseases, submits samples to state and federal labs, and supports local agriculture. \"We would like to see if you would allot some money. It's not a lot of money,\" the representative said, and identified a candidate, Aaron Billheimer of Shelby, who is willing to serve.

Commissioner Vero said the state provides training and would be involved in hiring and paperwork, but that Richland County pays the inspector. County administrator Andrew Keller said the appointment will likely take the form of an independent‑contractor arrangement and that the county must confirm the mechanics with the auditor. Commissioners made a motion to appoint an apiary inspector so the state could begin training and approved taking the procedural steps to finalize any contract.

The board noted $4,000 had been budgeted for the position this year and said that amount would be used as a starting appropriation; commissioners voted to move forward with the appointment process. No exact salary, contract form, or start date was specified during the meeting, and commissioners directed staff to confirm the hiring structure and contract language with the auditor and the county prosecutor before finalizing the arrangement.

The beekeepers said the inspector would inspect hives, test for pests and diseases, and submit samples to the federal laboratory in Beltsville, Maryland, as needed. The board’s action was procedural — authorizing an appointment and directing staff to work with the state and county offices on the contract and training — rather than a finalized employment contract.

The commissioners closed the item by asking staff to notify the state apiary division so training for the appointed candidate may proceed.

The board’s motion to move forward with appointment and the use of the budgeted $4,000 carried in a recorded vote.","Beekeepers asked Richland County to restore a paid apiary inspector; commissioners moved to appoint a candidate and noted $4,000 in county funds are budgeted to support the post while state handles training and paperwork.","actionData","errors"]

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Richland County holds informational public hearing on CDBG funding; $290,000 allocation noted

Commissioners approve multiple maintenance contracts and transfers, including jail repairs and juvenile center waterproofing

Richland County commissioners fast-track appointment of county apiary inspector after beekeepers’ request