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Morrow County commissioners approve airport work, hire maintenance worker and sign off on opioid-case dismissal
Summary
At a routine meeting, the Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved a $59,650 airport electrical relocation contract, several pay applications and transfers, hired a maintenance worker, signed a small IT quote and agreed to dismiss a bankrupt defendant in national opioid litigation.
The Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved a set of routine contracts, pay applications and personnel actions and agreed to sign a voluntary dismissal in a national opioid case during a regular meeting.
Commissioners voted unanimously to approve a $59,650 contract with Jay Ramp Electric Corporation to relocate a wind/com (Wincomb) installation at the Morrow County Airport. County staff described the move as correcting two improperly sited units — one too close to the runway and the other too far — and said the older units will be removed as part of the work.
Why this matters: The relocation and removal are tied to airport operational safety and compliance and were accompanied by discussion of recent airport upgrades, including a new automated weather observation system and planned fuel-tank installations. County staff provided the airport’s AWOS phone line during the meeting, saying, “So, it’s (419) 947-1039.” Staff also said they expect replacement fuel tanks to be installed “by September or October” if manufacturing timelines hold.
Other formal approvals on the agenda included: - An appropriation of unappropriated certified moneys to the general fund and a separate appropriation for the auditor’s fund (2706, real estate assessment). - Approval of pay applications and retainage releases, including a final pay application tied to Howard Electric Company’s airport work and a retainage payment request for Stevens Construction. - A courthouse security deputy agreement for fiscal year 2025 between the municipal court and the county sheriff’s office. - Hiring approval for Mason Powell as a Condition of Maintenance Worker I with a start date listed as 02/24/2025. - A small IT/services quote from Logicalis for $784 requiring the chairman’s signature.
On a separate legal item, commissioners agreed to sign paperwork to voluntarily dismiss Miami Lupin Incorporated from the National Opioid Litigation after receiving notice from the county’s lawyers that the company is bankrupt and cannot contribute to the settlements. County staff noted the county prosecutor had reviewed the recommendation and supported dismissal.
Meeting minutes show each recorded vote on these items passed by roll call with the three commissioners voting “yes.” Many items received little extended debate and were handled as routine business; staff answered operational questions about the airport system and outreach plans for the AWOS phone number.
The board recessed and later returned to regular session before taking the afternoon items. Commissioners and staff also discussed community concerns mentioned during public comment, including how federal funding changes might affect local senior services, but no county action on those remarks was recorded.
Votes at a glance - Contract with Jay Ramp Electric Corporation to relocate Wincomb unit at Morrow County Airport — approved; contract amount $59,650; vote 3–0. - Appropriation of unappropriated certified moneys to the general fund — approved; vote 3–0. - Appropriation to Auditor Fund 2706 (real estate assessment) — approved; vote 3–0. - Howard Electric Company pay application (install at airport) — approved; vote 3–0. - Final pay application/retainage for Stevens Construction — approved; vote 3–0. - Courthouse security deputy agreement (FY2025) — approved; vote 3–0. - Hire: Mason Powell, Condition of Maintenance Worker I, start 02/24/2025 — approved; vote 3–0. - Logicalis quote for outbound calling plan ($784) — approved; vote 3–0. - Voluntary dismissal of Miami Lupin Incorporated from National Opioid Litigation — approved; vote 3–0.
Staff said the airport’s AWOS system is certified and in use; the county will post the system phone number on public pages so the public and pilots can access weather reports. Staff also said the county funded the airport fuel tanks late last year and is tracking production timelines that may affect delivery and installation in the fall.
The board adjourned after completing the scheduled business and noted a Department of Corrections-related meeting scheduled for the next day.
