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Key motions approved by voice vote:

- Travel: Approved travel for Josh Givens, the lodging tax administrator, to attend the Federation of Tax Exam Administrators conference in Tacoma, Washington, Aug. 10–13; the presenter said conference and travel funding would be covered by existing travel budgets and departmental funds.

- Architect contract: Approved the architect contract for the Job & Family Services remodel, subject to review by the prosecutor’s office (see separate article).

- LEPC & COOP: Approved the Local Emergency Planning Committee roster and the updated Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP), both required items; sealed COOP copies will be issued to commissioners and a complete copy to IT for activation if needed.

- EMS promotions: Approved four appointment slips for current EMS employees who advanced to the next paramedic level.

- Grants and appropriations: Approved the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction Community Corrections grant agreement for $100,335 (municipal court/probation/parole services) and an addendum to a community‑based corrections subsidy grant that added $265,227 under a TCAP award (bringing combined grant totals noted in the meeting to $798,832); commissioners approved a small appropriation transfer in the prosecutor’s delinquent tax assessment fund of $27 and an EMS additional revenue appropriation of $17.40 for EMT training receipts.

- Property/utility work: Approved South Central Power Company applications to replace three poles and to replace 12 existing poles along Chapel Ridge Road; engineering sign‑offs were noted in the record. The board approved an underground construction request by South Central Power and related right‑of‑way work with standard engineer conditions.

- Satisfaction of mortgage: Approved recording a satisfaction of mortgage so the auditor can update tax escrow status for properties where mortgages were paid off; the board heard an explanation that when mortgages are paid off owners resume paying taxes directly.

- Restitution letters: Motion approved to send registered letters to parents of juveniles determined responsible for damage to county property and to pursue restitution (the recorded damage amount was $1,500, which the county paid to repair a door).

- Courthouse air conditioning contingency: Commissioners approved a motion authorizing up to an additional $1,500 to acquire two more HVAC units and rewire an outlet in the common pleas courtroom if contractor timing delayed repairs; the board said it would confirm vendor timing before spending.

All listed items were approved by voice vote with commissioners recording “Aye.” Several items were administrative in nature and lacked roll‑call tallies in the transcript.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Commissioners Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","At its July 10 meeting the board approved a series of routine administrative actions: travel for the lodging tax administrator, LEPC and COOP approvals, architect contract subject to review, EMS promotions, several grant agreements and minor appropriations and approvals of utility right‑of‑way work.","taxTitle","Hocking County, Ohio","taxId",72331,"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},6519101,"Commissioners approve JFS building architect contract subject to prosecutor review; project reported under budget",1256,701550,1957700,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5375913-f41fb4b81ee693a03c22d094c4e3a2f2&start=701&end=1957","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5375913-f41fb4b81ee693a03c22d094c4e3a2f2/thumbnail_701550.jpg","/articles/6519101/Hocking-County/Ohio/Commissioners-approve-JFS-building-architect-contract-subject-to-prosecutor-review-project-reported-under-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519101-4045422cd5a5554a27cd2d30ba639ba6/orig.mp4?Expires=1773593784&Signature=BvTVVJ~2rcadef9yCWchtuDML0T~nK1isBqWzPRyKFyqIBpFcJJ0l4Da5jh4BbgQqkfvIlXqFy~aFty-Knlu75XobQS1Kq1vvzVtyDL-bjSXJzeDLLRVP4Ql-6Ds-Y-7pEvO~R9RqGvHzGkQukDRVMbeBAJfA7e-2TrreYDplDy9AEcm6LRyWVb96dDeYeV20Syi0SPFGSQ4WmfUsQZBBsA-E4TQZp4Kp9vngmGBpnOsXmCujMEVvDHQ0d-HO98ewaOUZu~eu0SVLwZPjQF9-pdaQ7x7G0SDhwT4kfIvhFnbQRh6sdkX3BVre9dGmtQwRKL4ipK681Vwmpnk5726-g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hocking County commissioners on July 10 approved the architect’s contract for a Job and Family Services remodeling project, subject to review by the county prosecutor’s office.

Jody Walker presented the remodeling update and budget details. Commissioners and speakers noted recent cost estimates for planned interior work and remodels returned below initial projections; the architect Jim Thomas was praised for working to keep the project within scope and cost. Commissioners reviewed the capital budget and the architect’s contract and asked that the prosecuting attorney review the contract language before final execution.

The remodel will retain much of the existing building fabric where feasible and create an expanded conference room the county described as able to accommodate roughly 50 people — the largest conference room in county facilities outside the school system. Commissioners said the room will be made available for county departments and community groups and noted it could ease meeting space constraints for gatherings larger than 20 people.

A motion to approve the architect’s contract, subject to review by the prosecutor’s office, passed by voice vote. County staff said they had contacted the architect with two technical questions that would not change the board’s decision to proceed; staff will follow up after the prosecutor’s review.","Board approved the architect contract for a remodeling project presented by Job and Family Services, with approval contingent on review by the prosecutor’s office. Presenters said the project estimates came in under the original budget and will create a large conference room available to other county departments.",{"_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},6519106,"Hocking County adopts updated continuity of operations plan and approves LEPC appointments",489,950610,1440000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5375913-f41fb4b81ee693a03c22d094c4e3a2f2&start=950&end=1440","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5375913-f41fb4b81ee693a03c22d094c4e3a2f2/thumbnail_950610.jpg","/articles/6519106/Hocking-County/Ohio/Hocking-County-adopts-updated-continuity-of-operations-plan-and-approves-LEPC-appointments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519106-93ddf04296e626a5ee8cee82f52a7985/orig.mp4?Expires=1773593784&Signature=lcb16yzZvKLIEW1G0kQ1Y2rQa6ofJf02drSpld606KQK1qBjd2HgFFAvEkoGCjLcrnnCG4BkJXhy922QiEDxcKR~ZuPbQKNrlAuFVdqpyI1LsdThrd1wt~-piD1eQy6o8ZCBY80h4vu4YiI2C7r75-W7Hbr9jFSqPgaGEMvTMVQG1uGLHUKm~BNs1zefumcQwRrl5d5ywgoYWY-AeyUs3QQyv0~sEwXBPkNCF6tnVm6ZAULrtZ5o7iebikyVROjB6xqudNSVZhdSvWSTwMcj0I4eWt0e6ngLriM7DKdYClv0Mf3bRs~bQGWtL7khyunWko-kB4e1lnhYKQozWnegwg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hocking County commissioners on July 10 voted to adopt an updated continuity of operations plan and approved appointments to the county’s Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC).

Mark Edgar, the county’s emergency management director, told the board he had distributed updated digital copies and would issue sealed copies of the COOP to each commissioner. He said the plan is intended to preserve essential government functions during emergencies — natural disasters, pandemics, cyberattacks and other disruptive events — and that \"the board of commissioners and the EMA directors are the only ones in the county that can activate the plan if necessary.\" Director of IT Mark Stout will also receive a complete copy for use should activation be required.

Edgar also presented an updated LEPC roster, required every two years by the state emergency response commission. The board approved the slate of nominees, which the EMA director read into the record. Appointees include public safety, health, transportation, media, community groups and private‑sector representatives: Chief Chris Maly (Logan Fire Department), Molly Mellinger (Chatham County Fire Association chair), Chief Gary Mellinger (Logan PD), Chief Deputy Penny Stack (County Sheriff’s Office), John Adams (Hocking County Amateur Radio Emergency Services), Curtis Golden (hospital ER director), Angela Cheddar (ER charge nurse), Commissioner Jamie Carroll (health), Ashley Cobham Barth (environmental health), Thomas Velaso (transportation supervisor, Hocking County Schools), Carrie Beck (Logan Public Transit), Scott Vermillion (WOTN radio), Jim Phillips (Daily News reporter), Joy Evangelista (community group), Kelly Nighthizer (South Central Ohio Development Family Services), Josh Gatewood (Anel Milling), Chris Hall (South Central Power), Rhonda Moore (Hocking County 9‑1‑1), Bruce Underwood (Hocking Valley Hunters Radio Club), Captain Ryan Gabriel (Logan Police Department), Chris Douglas (Hocking County EMS supervisor) and Lieutenant Ryan Swigert (Hocking Hills State Park).

Edgar told commissioners the LEPC would meet three to four times a year. The board approved both the COOP and the LEPC roster by voice vote.","The board approved a revised county continuity of operations plan (COOP) and ratified appointments to the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC); EMA director Mark Edgar issued sealed copies to commissioners and noted only commissioners and EMA directors may activate the plan.",{"_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},6519111,"Commissioners discuss competitive procurement for CDBG administrative services; county may self-administer",583,115960,699900,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5375913-f41fb4b81ee693a03c22d094c4e3a2f2&start=115&end=699","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5375913-f41fb4b81ee693a03c22d094c4e3a2f2/thumbnail_115960.jpg","/articles/6519111/Hocking-County/Ohio/Commissioners-discuss-competitive-procurement-for-CDBG-administrative-services-county-may-self-administer","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6519111-6af62ce512213ea35b63ad49214a0348/orig.mp4?Expires=1773593784&Signature=Za7OFr3-mWALyNZgRXR2Te4TSoWQMEo0IyU8BzQyocXVh42Bmx53Xz8QHf3UeDipgzFIuFCi2A-~gPpUUF-lRxH8438la5BxEK5dyCYq5Meg0x3j4yhuRbX1ggR0pGgO57Ri8V~ZmPT2LUeGxywxSPNYV9M8EQELNIypsf6I9VsmZdoWSTKoe2ZsKgt8k8HQCeIx9jCMZd5fKRFg~OP1W14ZTG77q9vH5EQgJ4-gzWrec9e732IFcG2Tlwmc3UFm5eZumZx9Utp02oOoLRk54ux4CDlQT-ec~2~Ia~evppYImi57TKhvX85HfHT5m0Gtc9CbR4NXbRFUha-pWH5IMg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Hocking County commissioners on July 10 heard a presentation about a competitive procurement process and draft request for qualifications (RFQ) for administrative services tied to Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) work for program year 2025.

County grant staff and outside presenters said the current administrative agreement covers part of the county through the end of program year 2023 and that the state is asking jurisdictions to run a competitive procurement to establish administrators for upcoming cycles. The presenters noted the county has already completed front‑end application work for several CDBG streams, including infrastructure and other programs for Logan and NRG (as presented).

The discussion focused on two questions: whether the RFQ the county has drafted requires formal approval by the board, and whether Hocking County could instead administer the grant programs itself. County staff indicated the RFQ draft was for the board’s information and that the county’s grant writer would likely manage responses. Presenters and commissioners noted that while the county can administer programs directly, grant reviewers score applicant proposals in part on administrative capacity and track record — a factor that can affect funding competitiveness.

Commissioners asked whether county administration would “negatively impact” chances for state funding; staff answered that evaluator scoring includes administrative capacity, so the choice of a third‑party administrator can affect scoring but is not an absolute bar to receiving awards. Commissioners also discussed procurement cadence: state rules effectively require a competitive procurement every two years to demonstrate an open playing field for administering assistance.

The RFQ text available to the board was described as a draft; no formal vote to adopt the RFQ took place at this meeting. Commissioners and staff indicated next steps would include finalizing the RFQ language, clarifying who will manage responses (the county grant writer was suggested), and confirming whether the county will respond as a potential administrator.

The commissioners did not take formal action on an RFQ at the July 10 meeting. Discussions and follow‑up direction concentrated on drafting a final RFQ, confirming procurement timing, and assessing county administrative capacity for future grant applications.","Hocking County commissioners heard from presenters about a competitive RFQ for administration of Community Development Block Grant programs and discussed whether the county could administer the grants directly without a third‑party contractor.","actionData","errors"]

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Votes at a glance: Hocking County commissioners approve grants, appointments, contracts and administrative actions

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