During administrative reports the commissioners discussed the county's fiscal position, property-tax policy proposals and personnel updates.

Commissioner Gary Merrill reported a favorable debt review from Moody's that reaffirmed the county's strong financial ratios and noted Delaware County's gross domestic product exceeds $14 billion, a figure Merrill cited from the Moody's report. Merrill said a health-insurance consortium renewal for 2026 came back "pretty high" and that staff will work to understand and manage increased costs.

On property taxes, Merrill said the County Commissioners Association of Ohio (CCAO) tax and finance committee discussed capping inside millage increases and that the committee's recommendation would be a 3% cap if it goes forward in the legislative process. Another commissioner noted the auditor had proposed a separate idea — a three-year moratorium on appraisals — but Merrill said that moratorium was not on the CCAO committee's agenda at the meeting he attended.

Merrill reminded listeners that the county's share of a typical property tax bill is small (about 3 percent) and that the county has rolled back millage over recent years. He also congratulated Ken O'Brien on being sworn in as the new county treasurer effective Sept. 1.

Commissioners also noted several upcoming community events, including a horse parade expected to draw tens of thousands of people along the route. The board later recessed into executive session to consider employment and compensation matters (Resolution 25-699), a motion that carried by unanimous voice vote.