Delaware County commissioners approve series of routine resolutions, set bid dates for road projects

The Delaware County Board of Commissioners on Feb. 3 unanimously approved a series of resolutions covering administrative approvals, equipment purchases and road projects, and recessed into an executive session for pending or imminent litigation.

Among the actions the board approved were acknowledgments of an annexation petition, routine purchase orders and permits for county facilities, supplemental county appropriations, vehicle purchases for county offices and engineering projects that set bid dates and established maintenance bonds.

Key votes and actions

- Resolution No. 25-74: Approved the electronic record of proceedings from the regular meeting held Jan. 30, 2025. Vote: Barb Lewis, aye; Gary Merrill, aye; Mr. Benton absent.

- Resolution No. 25-75: Approved purchase orders, blanket purchase orders and payment of warrants in batch CMAPR0131. Vote: Lewis, aye; Merrill, aye.

- Resolution No. 25-76: Acknowledged receipt of an annexation petition submitted by agents for petitioners David Hodge, Esq., and Eric Zarkman, Esq., requesting annexation of 14.9 acres in Orange Township to the city of Columbus. Vote: Lewis, aye; Merrill, aye.

- Resolution No. 25-77: Approved a ceremonial retirement recognition and authorized the sale of county personal property to…