Clermont County commissioners approve contracts, budget moves and a road vacation; payments exceed $3.5 million

The Clermont County Board of Commissioners on June 4 approved vendor payments, awarded several infrastructure contracts, authorized budget and appropriation adjustments and approved a road vacation after a public hearing.

Top decisions

- The board adopted Resolution No. 060-25 approving payment to vendors totaling $3,523,072.45 and authorized the county auditor to issue warrants in compliance with "section 319.16 of the Ohio Revised Code." (Roll call: Commissioners Bachelor, Corcoran and Painter recorded “Yes.”)

- The board approved a memorandum of understanding with Clermont County Family & Children's First and authorized a local contribution of $37,558 for the July 1, 2025–June 30, 2026 fiscal year. Commissioner Corcoran abstained from that vote, citing service on the council; Commissioners Bachelor and Painter voted yes.

- The board authorized Change Order No. 1 with Seeco Electric Company (Covington, KY) for additional insulation and LED lighting relocation at five tower sites, not to exceed $3,472.89 (approved unanimously).

- The board authorized advertising for bids for calcium nitrate supply and delivery for Water Resources with an estimated annual amount of $315,000; a non‑mandatory pre‑bid meeting is scheduled and bids will be opened July 10, 2025 (approved unanimously).

Significant contract awards and professional service actions

- Bethel Lift Station EQ facility project (Tate Township) was awarded to Sonesis Construction Company (Westchester, OH) for a contract amount not to exceed $7,488,750 (bid ~106% of engineer's estimate). Approved unanimously.

- Branchhill–Miamiville Road water main replacement (Booster 1 to Branchhill Guinea Road, Miami Township) was awarded to Rackham Balore Excavating (Hamilton, OH) for a contract amount not to exceed $2,197,683 (bid ~72.5% of engineer's estimate). Approved unanimously.

- A professional services contract with Bergerson & Neiple Inc. (Cincinnati) was approved for detailed design services for multiple projects at the BMW treatment plant for $241,900; services to be completed within 448 consecutive calendar days after notice to proceed. Approved unanimously.

- Amendment No. 1 to assign the RA Consultants contract to Gonzales Companies LLC (name/address change following acquisition) was approved unanimously.

Other routine and procedural items

- The board scheduled a public hearing notice to change Unripped Court (Township Road 3139) to Lee Livadi Court (Miami Township); the public hearing will be June 25, 2025.

- The board approved appointment of Carl Schultz to the Clermont County Planning Commission (term 06/04/2025–06/04/2029) and approved routine travel/training reimbursements and supplemental appropriations. Approved unanimously unless otherwise noted.

Road vacation

After a public hearing the board adopted Resolution No. 061-25 to vacate a 638.59‑foot portion (0.121 miles) of Braun Road (Township Road 524) in Franklin Township; parcel affected: 082106F016. The board noted the vacation will reduce Franklin Township’s ODOT mileage certification by 0.121 miles but will not create landlocked parcels. Approved unanimously.

Personnel action

The board approved a personnel action removing Jessica Ossenbeck (Social Service Worker 3) from probationary employment effective close of business June 4, 2025. Approved unanimously.

No executive decisions were announced from the earlier executive session; the board recorded that no actions were taken during that session.

All motions referenced in the formal agenda were moved, seconded and passed by roll call as recorded in the official minutes.