Votes at a glance: Clermont County commissioners approve payments, contracts, CDBG grants, appointments and conveyance; administrative leave added

The Clermont County Board of Commissioners on Aug. 20 approved its consent agenda and multiple non-consent items, ranging from vendor payments and community development grants to a road-widening contract and the acceptance of a property conveyance from the village of Batavia. Most items passed by roll call; one recorded abstention appears in the minutes.

Key votes and outcomes

- Resolution 120625: Approve vendor payments and procurements totaling $2,375,005.67 as outlined in BCC approval invoice reports (checks dated Aug. 20). Outcome: adopted by roll call (Commissioners Bachelor, Corcoran and Painter recorded as "Yes").

- Item 12: Authorize execution of the 2025 SEPCO Wellness Grant agreement and designate county contacts (Teresa Igoe presenting). Outcome: approved by roll call; Commissioner Painter recorded an abstention.

- Item 13: Execute CDBG subrecipient grant agreements for FY2024: Clermont County Senior Services (Home Safety Repair) — $100,000; Clermont County General Health District (Septic Rehab) — $100,000; Streetlight Ministry (Homeless Outreach) — $25,000. Outcome: approved by roll call (unanimous yes recorded).

- Item 14: Authorize president of the board to execute an amendment…