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Commissioner Vero explained that the mental-health agency answered commissioners' budget questions and requested a renewal with an increase. \"At this time, I'll ask for a resolution to proceed with the submission to the electors, the question of levying a tax in excess of the 10 mil limitation under the Ohio Revised Code for our mental health agency,\" Vero said.

The commissioners took a roll-call style voice vote on the resolution as recorded in the transcript; members present voted in favor. The motion advanced the levy question to the ballot so voters can decide whether to approve the tax in excess of the statutory limitation.

The transcript records the vote as affirmative by the commissioners present; no further details about the levy rate, duration or ballot language were provided in the excerpt.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioners Zoom's Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The board approved a resolution to submit to electors a proposal to levy a tax in excess of the 10-mill limitation under the Ohio Revised Code for the county mental-health agency.","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},6208426,"Wastewater director requests monthly pest-control contract for county treatment facilities",119,1938000,2057000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3745387-0d7257d00fad2f2a6f08730f58073a14&start=1938&end=2057","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3745387-0d7257d00fad2f2a6f08730f58073a14/thumbnail_1938000.jpg","/articles/6208426/Richland-County/Ohio/Wastewater-director-requests-monthly-pest-control-contract-for-county-treatment-facilities","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208426-7da7e5f5f59c8faf15885d4a0d68ea08/orig.mp4?Expires=1775555736&Signature=cY89HeKROHwgPaCidtFkVzG9b6VOTBTQmNeOqHN0N98c~lT2QpujmR40dnCGoGzUaE44xyjYtjfGRt0xfkEBwkcKx8c1NIn~gg34ZF88Rd0THqhs8cOQAoMI3rNKOY1TFJ4fPMfpJG86fk7MLbLBIT-IAgYsc8aSFjhfAUr8zQ~FddyYcDzxZXiRG45heE5-EhBzGepMJkYt4mRFT2R6OXfw119iofckFClhSRL5On6aqJpcRKpBsVr5Krd6rawmD~~GX85sG5c1E40nzpNOpCzXMEvL8sg2J9lalpS~JOQtqGdCHAfTN1-QKoDceNQPbdzCek3x4C61fxv3Sm7EIA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Amanda Miller, Richland County wastewater director, told commissioners on June 10 that insect activity at wastewater facilities has increased and that spot treatments used last year are not adequate this season.

Miller requested authority to sign a monthly pest-control management contract with Wilson Pest Control for $275 per month, plus an initial perimeter treatment fee. \"The monthly pest control management program at $275 a month ... this is not overly expensive,\" Miller said, adding that staff and contractors have been stung while working near structures and under stairs.

Commissioners asked follow-up questions about employee safety and past treatments. Miller described an incident in which an employee was stung after stepping into a built-up nest at an oxidation ditch and said monthly maintenance would reduce those risks.

No formal vote or motion on the Wilson Pest Control contract is recorded in the available transcript excerpt. The record shows discussion and a request to execute the contract but does not include a motion, second or vote during the excerpt provided.

Miller asked the board to allow the county to sign the contract so the vendor can perform ongoing monthly treatments rather than ad hoc spot work.","Wastewater Director Amanda Miller asked commissioners for authority to sign a contract with Wilson Pest Control for monthly pest management after staff reported increased insect activity at county wastewater sites.",{"_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},6208431,"Richland County commissioners create Port Authority, appoint initial board",167,2811000,2978000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3745387-0d7257d00fad2f2a6f08730f58073a14&start=2811&end=2978","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3745387-0d7257d00fad2f2a6f08730f58073a14/thumbnail_2811000.jpg","/articles/6208431/Richland-County/Ohio/Richland-County-commissioners-create-Port-Authority-appoint-initial-board","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6208431-332fcd3ab9e830104b2ec46f51e43c0c/orig.mp4?Expires=1775555736&Signature=XP8AabkkWzxmMm6QyAl2t8JxFa9vvywlnpiUDpvM0y3nDZloK45GrUp83K7lpLOj39TIO~5RiEFBkPX6xwQ6IqsF8Uwa1LT3sPrhIIVKauIzw2s~SYDL3jk6lyoUfszPizblMPKUIpimuCvBfdte1G6wV8SFsuFkZWeQARdu-j4uuKT7M77xDqqwwYut9mYXVhR~PkiuGhZrduEYNbpcK4X1LHcRxkn1AGFiCSdDdDNt9dj7113C0mWUxQlvTNrPcFxcvBIk-tgcSEKGxKESowI5ICzJ7rbjb4OYiuZWjIH7hTg2cDEW4RDtlN7zY7sy36bAAmeBGHDflSuXNAh4sQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Richland County Board of Commissioners voted to create the Richland County Port Authority and appointed five initial members to its board during the June 10 meeting.

Commissioner Vero told the commissioners the resolution establishes the authority, its board of directors and initial four-year staggered terms. \"We have formally created a port authority in Richland County,\" Vero said as the motion was moved to a vote.

The commissioners and economic-development officials described the port authority as an economic-development tool rather than a maritime port. Ellen Hines, speaking for local economic development partners, said the authority can acquire and develop property, issue revenue bonds, and provide a commonly used sales-tax exemption for substantial developments. \"In return for the exemption, developers pay money to the port, and the port generates revenue that can be spent on economic development within Richland County,\" Hines said.

The board appointments named in the resolution are Randa Payne, Mark Masters, Dully Powell, David Eichinger and John Oliveri. Commissioners said appointees were chosen for experience in business, finance and project development; the county intends the authority to provide tools to attract or support projects that otherwise might locate outside the county.

County officials said the commissioners authorized an initial upfront county investment to help start the authority. Commissioner Vero described an \"initial upfront investment\" of $25,000 that the newly formed port authority could reimburse if and when it generates revenue. County staff also discussed seed funding needs at a later stage and a separate figure mentioned in the discussion that was not clearly tied to the motion.

Speakers said several local projects have already contacted economic development staff about using the new authority, and the authority could be applied both to new projects and to in-progress projects that face funding gaps. Commissioners and economic development representatives emphasized the tool is intended to keep development-related incentives and revenue inside Richland County.

Commissioners scheduled organizational work, including drafting bylaws; Ellen Hines said a first meeting on bylaws was set for June 18. Officials described the positions as unpaid and said board members would typically meet monthly or as needed.

The resolution passed on a voice vote with the commissioners present voting yes on the motion to create the authority and appoint the named members.

Officials said the port authority will require additional administrative steps to adopt bylaws, begin operations and consider requests from developers. County administrators and economic-development partners said they will return with more details as projects and bylaws are developed.","The Richland County Board of Commissioners voted to create a county port authority and appointed five initial board members, saying the authority will be used as an economic development tool including potential sales-tax exemptions and revenue bonds.","actionData","errors"]

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