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Why it matters: The UnitedHealthcare settlement is part of broader opioid litigation and could result in funds to the county; software and refuse contracts affect county operations and costs; changes to the Water and Sewer developer manual alter permitting, policy and fee structures for developers and utility customers.

County staff said the county is eligible to receive a portion of a UnitedHealthcare settlement related to Purdue Pharma and national opioid litigation but that terms and amounts were not known at the meeting. “I do not know what the terms of that settlement could or would be. I do not know how much money you could expect,” a county presenter said, summarizing information received from the county’s opioid legal team.

Commissioners also approved a third renewal option with Rumpke of Ohio Inc. for refuse and recycling services at county facilities in an amount not to exceed $132,291.75, effective Oct. 1, 2025 through Sept. 30, 2026. The Dell Marketing LP amendment to the Microsoft Enterprise Agreement was presented for approval: staff said the agreement will manage more than 2,000 licensed devices and upwards of 35 servers, migrating prior Microsoft licenses into an enterprise agreement at a quoted amount not to exceed $179,481.46 and effective through Aug. 31, 2026.

The Solid Waste District was authorized to contract with Rumpke for the county waste-tire recycling event not to exceed $50,000 for Oct. 25–Dec. 3, 2025. The Water and Sewer Department presented adoption of updates to the Butler County Water and Sewer Department developer manual, effective Oct. 3, 2025; staff said the manual was first adopted in 2005 and had been amended several times, and that the Ohio Valley Developers Council and Home Builders Association of Greater Cincinnati reviewed the proposed changes and “have communicated that they have no disagreement with the amendments as presented.” Water and Sewer also advertised multiple projects for bidding, including water-main replacements and stream rehabilitation.

Other items on the consent agenda included contract awards for children’s residential treatment placements and contract amendments to reflect additional placement services with no change in total contract amounts, as well as training and grant-application items for the sheriff and other offices.

The board approved the department and office-holder resolutions as presented. Commissioners discussed that enterprise licensing supports county operations and that the opioid settlement item required further legal review before any acceptance of funds or formal commitments.

Ending: Staff will proceed to finalize contracts and record the adopted developer manual changes; the potential participation in the UnitedHealthcare opioid settlement requires additional review and legal approval before acceptance of any funds.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle"," Butler County Board of Commissioners Regular Meeting - 09/02/2025","oneSentenceSummary","Butler County commissioners considered a possible UnitedHealthcare opioid settlement allocation and approved a set of departmental contracts, including a Dell Microsoft enterprise agreement and updates to the water and sewer developer manual, at their Sept. 2 meeting.","taxTitle","Butler County, Ohio","taxId",4032,"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},6023823,"Butler County approves transfers and appropriations including VAWA match, coroner vehicle and TIF school payments",235,651000,886000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5762493-7c27a053617b1e9328314b4dc05f7b30&start=651&end=886","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5762493-7c27a053617b1e9328314b4dc05f7b30/thumbnail_651000.jpg","/articles/6023823/Butler-County/Ohio/Butler-County-approves-transfers-and-appropriations-including-VAWA-match-coroner-vehicle-and-TIF-school-payments","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6023823-ece9cbd516111877c116c829bedb0963/orig.mp4?Expires=1770968088&Signature=RuzGFrj6GeGDEV1gmDMwvgOSWBNfZdvElHxkBJDgypvVsz9aKjJS9vObk928tkrUzDW0DffwQUDKUkVLOgSltkMMActvJYDnDKR5lO~IIvMAmmISvzBXB9WSPyKIncsHDIeDqtWaSy-J6eKELkLjbXwMpbiBQ8mi~x21CyCudAqUqLaOiH0yaQ6f8UZFH7hz90GS3CTs~Lpu7kDEaDHUBBxQDrbBt91mXa9Uy55E5Me2DHkdwncPlhb8G01MVrndRfSsdF4aei1fAdaEArLH16NNQZnFnIUZnXOVajKkToFZ5diQ7aV8Ncr8DVJedzuOY7SBht9D2dyOaTNxo3JruQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Sept. 2 meeting the Butler County Board of Commissioners approved finance items presented by Finance Director Dave McCormick, including cash transfers, budget transfers and purchase orders.

Why it matters: The actions allocate grant matches and appropriations for public-safety and court operations and authorize TIF-related school payments that affect county cash flow and contract obligations.

Finance Director Dave McCormick outlined the packet. The board approved a cash transfer of $18,039.07 from the general fund to the Sheriff Victim Assistance Fund as the county’s annual cash match for the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA/VAWA-related grant) program. McCormick also presented transfers and appropriations: the Twelfth District Court requested a $10,000 budget transfer for furniture and furnishings; the Coroner requested $13,000 additional appropriations for a vehicle to be funded by the annual coroner grant; the Sheriff requested $55,000 in Fund 1410 (dog and kennel) funded by a grant; Juvenile Court requested $50,000 in Fund 1454 for mental evaluations and electronic monitoring; and Commissioners Finance requested $225,000 in Fund 2010 (University Point TIF) and $35,000 in Fund 2012 (Highland Square TIF) for second-half school district payments.

McCormick also presented purchase-order change orders totaling $613,850 and requisitions of $243,379.21; most items were within current approved budgets, with two items contingent on approval of the appropriations on the transfers and appropriations report. When a commissioner asked whether a $163,000 Village of Seven Mile fire-hydrant expense tied to ARPA-funded sewer improvements, staff said it did not appear to be tied to ARPA and that the fire-hydrant work was part of a separate community project.

A commissioner moved to approve the finance resolutions as submitted; the motion was seconded and approved with recorded “yes” votes from Commissioner Carpenter, Commissioner Rogers and Commissioner Dixon.

Clarifying details: the VAWA match transfer is $18,039.07; coroner vehicle appropriation $13,000 to be funded by the annual coroner grant; sheriff dog-and-kennel appropriation $55,000 (grant-funded); juvenile court appropriation $50,000 for mental evaluations/electronic monitoring; University Point TIF $225,000 and Highland Square TIF $35,000 for school district payments; purchase order change orders total $613,850; requisitions total $243,379.21.

Ending: The board approved the finance items and instructed staff to process the transfers and purchase orders as presented.","The commissioners approved a set of finance items including an $18,039.07 transfer for the Violence Against Women Act match; appropriations for a coroner vehicle; additional sheriff and juvenile appropriations funded by grants; and TIF school-district payments totaling $260,000 across two TIF funds.",{"_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},6023827,"Butler County approves Queen Acres lot combination to allow homeowner pool; easement to address driveway encroachment",325,252000,577000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5762493-7c27a053617b1e9328314b4dc05f7b30&start=252&end=577","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5762493-7c27a053617b1e9328314b4dc05f7b30/thumbnail_252000.jpg","/articles/6023827/Butler-County/Ohio/Butler-County-approves-Queen-Acres-lot-combination-to-allow-homeowner-pool-easement-to-address-driveway-encroachment","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6023827-82d0e9d13923b889c97c577f79a8c8a3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770968088&Signature=IGLZpXOY2lW1~Ncs2xTjRkDYYp4qCAD9nU-mRwAzfUhpBYXfXUYusOGKNQt54jNbZGaqpU9V493Z~NRHQUVqCqWoAHpvzrTtKZg~N1T1ZBlcr5vxqz3hDzRpPpwvsfR3CgprLbVF9Z8n7XADcWYRIxSNF3uMuP95mVpzVoYDPisU2BXD2~bQAYOxzuUTnP60ZiS5o7QI7vdPtfpsvkaVWjiNsKuijPelDUnP053cU6RgQV9MBMLp3yQruOkbp19yQA5pc8Yll~mGpwN29jqOz9LxRC8BytFkepoVZ~QE5kUFN4-JUNDJN5xjsNa6NoR-ISQktMhy5MLPLjV~snfSVA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Butler County commissioners voted unanimously on Sept. 2 to approve a replat in the Queen Acres subdivision in Hanover Township that combines two lots so the homeowner can install an in-ground pool without violating setback requirements.

Why it matters: The replat resolves a property-line constraint that would have prevented the homeowner from obtaining a permit to install a pool. The recorded plat includes easements and a maintenance agreement to address an existing driveway encroachment between the neighboring parcel.

Craig Cloudy of the Department of Development presented the plat, saying the applicant owns Lots 217 and 218 and is seeking to combine them “for the purpose of the homeowner applicant to install a pool while maintaining the setback property lines.” Cloudy said the Planning Commission approved the replat on Aug. 12.

Commissioners asked whether an existing driveway apron encroaching across lot lines would be addressed. Cloudy said the plat includes “a driveway easement number 1 and 2” and a maintenance agreement that will be filed at recording to permit the neighbor continued access and clarify maintenance responsibility. He also said the encroachment existed before the replat and that the replat does not create a new encroachment.

A commissioner asked about Hanover Township pool regulations; staff responded that pools must be located in the backyard, be enclosed by at least a 4-foot fence with a self-latching enclosure, and meet the required setbacks. The board then voted to approve the plat; the vote was recorded as yes by Commissioner Carpenter, Commissioner Rogers and Commissioner Dixon.

Clarifying details: Planning Commission approval on Aug. 12; applicant owns Lots 217 and 218; recorded documents will include two driveway easements and a maintenance agreement to address the driveway apron that extends over a property line; final recording is required before permits for the pool can be issued.

Ending: The replat was approved by the board; staff will record the easement and maintenance agreement when the replat is filed, and the homeowner may apply for pool permitting after recording and compliance with setbacks.","The commissioners approved a plat combining two lots in the Queen Acres subdivision (Hanover Township) so a homeowner can install a pool; the recorded plat includes two driveway easements and a maintenance agreement to address a neighbor's driveway encroachment.",{"_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},6023833,"Residents urge Butler County commissioners to end ICE jail contract; commissioners take no public action",868,1707000,2575000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5762493-7c27a053617b1e9328314b4dc05f7b30&start=1707&end=2575","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5762493-7c27a053617b1e9328314b4dc05f7b30/thumbnail_1707000.jpg","/articles/6023833/Butler-County/Ohio/Residents-urge-Butler-County-commissioners-to-end-ICE-jail-contract-commissioners-take-no-public-action","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6023833-529d43fe424eac035defa8bc0f54be9c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770968088&Signature=N-5aovBE3l4b9IHSKs9pBtX1Adgyd2PZh34TATj9lE8prQv87x52vLHhDY-LCgypDyUsmHUddIqAHrS7HvOdIcYF2kCAil0UNMe5hudWXX8C5RtFR6Oy~S2zIQSr-PXz0H6dyRkG7F8DxKTFBqg5Li8uSz6n6ppJgsR0X0i0LtjgUzStx7pVSnn~rW5CEFYHfQTzkPNXMK7XR5306tH8W-mwm8P2z0IIHdgopwqK9wM4WYPMTmMienmRt1RJ6dlF8cYuk56ACaisrx4J3Iog2qjB0fZPFHMHhZgyEiYul2D7FFTwjVMdBuLkqol4aJW3LG~M-hf9gwrHI4hTebC2qg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","At the Sept. 2 meeting of the Butler County Board of Commissioners, multiple residents urged the commission to discontinue the jail contract between the Butler County Sheriff’s Office and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), saying the arrangement is inhumane and harms county residents. The board did not vote to end or pause the contract; later in the meeting commissioners recessed into an executive session citing pending or imminent litigation.

Why it matters: Speakers said the contract allows local detention of immigrants for civil immigration matters and raised concerns about due process, county liability and use of local resources. Several speakers referenced an opinion by Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost and asked the commissioners to respond publicly about why the contract was approved and whether the county will continue it.

Multiple speakers told the board they want the contract ended. “I would like to live in a community that's welcoming and supporting of all people who would like to live here,” said Dr. Anne Wengler, who identified herself as a member of Butler County for Immigrant Justice Group. “I think that the way that they're operating is cruel and unjust and unethical, and I ask you to discontinue that contract.”

Anne Jansen, a Hanover Township resident, told the commissioners she had read the attorney general’s opinion and asked the board either to pause the contract to allow more community input or to explain the basis for approving it. She asked directly whether “your contract with ICE” had been approved and voted on by all three commissioners and called for a pause if it had not been fully approved.

Sharon Meyer, a Hamilton resident, said the AG’s opinion “that immigrant detainees with a civil violation can be held” raised questions about indefinite detention and due process and asked the commissioners to explain why they approved the contract at the Feb. 25 meeting. “I request to know the reasons that each of you approved this contract,” she said, and asked for a public explanation to constituents.

Other speakers — including Grace Card, Linda Spear Spurrier and James Closterman — urged a public response and pressed the board to explain the fiscal and legal risks, including effects on county budgets should litigation continue or settlements be required.

Commissioner responses emphasized limits on the board's authority and noted the county’s obligations. “Were we to cancel a contract for housing illegally [sic] immigrants, the ICE operation — federally funded — would still go on just as it is now,” Commissioner Dixon said, arguing that cancelling the local contract would not eliminate ICE operations. Commissioners and Administrator Boyko also said staff have been noting and responding to constituent questions and that certain specifics related to pending litigation could not be discussed publicly.

No motion to rescind or amend the ICE contract was made during the public meeting. Later the commissioners voted to recess the regular session and convene an executive session to discuss, among other items, “disputes that are the subject of pending or imminent court action.” The board said no action would be taken publicly immediately following that executive session.

Clarifying details: the board adopted a public-comment procedure in a prior meeting limiting speakers to three minutes; at this meeting the board closed public comment before moving to commissioners’ remarks and the executive session. Speakers at this meeting said the ICE contract had been approved on Feb. 25; the board did not take any formal public vote on rescinding the contract at this meeting and directed legal and staff follow-up rather than immediate public action.

Ending: Commissioners announced they will continue executive and staff-level review; the board did not schedule a public vote on the ICE contract during the Sept. 2 meeting.","Multiple residents urged the Butler County Board of Commissioners to rescind or pause the county jail contract with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Commissioners said cancelling the contract would not stop ICE activity and moved later to an executive session on legal matters; no vote to end the contract occurred at the meeting.","actionData","errors"]

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