The Mahoning County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of agreements, change orders and resolutions at its regular meeting, including facility and public-health contracts, multiple non-general-fund expenditures and a $1,238,000 low-bid award for a Grandview Road project in Milton Township.
Among the agreements approved were an estimated $46,000 HVAC control upgrade at the courthouse with Jamonet Engineering (facilities), and four lead-hazard/Healthy Homes contracts with Howland Company LLC totaling $62,867 ($13,915 at 31 South Evanston; $8,385 at 360 South Bon Air; $28,428 at 538 Palmer; $12,139 at 113 Westminster), all identified in the meeting as non-general-fund expenditures. The board also approved a $5,099 installation of thermal drapery treatments for the recorder's office, a $5,318.84 exhibit assembly and display-transport agreement for the Canfield Fair, and an $37,389 estimate to replace rooftop HVAC units at county wastewater facilities.
Commissioners approved three change orders decreasing or adjusting lead-control contracts: a $3,935 decrease for Prime Carpentry at 432 Cohasset Drive and two Howland Company adjustments of $1,250 and $1,885 at separate addresses. The board also approved “moral obligation” payments to replace emergency equipment and cover missed invoicing for monitoring services, and appointed Michelle Sawyers to a facilities position.
In separate action, the board recorded bids and accepted the low bid for a project at 2599 Grandview Road in Milton Township, awarding the work to APO Horro Company in the amount of $1,238,000; the meeting record lists the award as non-general-fund and low bid. The board also reappointed Dr. Sherry Lovelace to the Mahoning County Children's Service Board for a three-year term.
The commissioners conducted roll-call votes on the motions; the clerk announced affirmative votes on the listed motions. Several resolutions were described as being approved “per the ORC,” as noted in the meeting when vouchers and departmental payments were discussed.
Why it matters: The approvals move forward capital and maintenance work on county facilities, continued lead-hazard remediation in occupied homes, and a multi-hundred-thousand-dollar public-works contract. Public funds and non-general fund balances will be affected as the projects proceed.
What happens next: Contracts and change orders will proceed to implementation by the listed vendors; staff will administer the projects and return to the commissioners as required by departmental reporting schedules.