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Lake County commissioners approve routine batch of proclamations, contracts and appointments
Summary
The Lake County Board of Commissioners approved a set of routine resolutions — including a proclamation for a senior-gift program, contract awards, appointment and budget measures — and unanimously approved payment and appropriation items. Votes were recorded as aye by commissioners present.
The Lake County Board of Commissioners approved a series of routine resolutions and contracts during its regular meeting.
The board adopted a proclamation recognizing December as "Be a Santa to a Senior" month, acknowledging the county’s participation in a holiday gift drive that provided 50 gifts and gift cards to local older adults. Director of senior services thanked county employees for their donations, and Amanda of Home Instead Senior Care said, "We service 500 seniors," and expressed appreciation for the commissioners’ role in supporting the program.
The board approved two contractor change orders affecting pavement-marking projects. The county engineer, Mr. Exley, described coordination with the Ohio Department of Transportation on overlapping work that allowed deductions: a Lake County Road pavement-marking change order reduced the contract by $2,553.30, and a State Route 22025 change order reduced the contract by $9,642.85.
Other actions approved included:
- Appointment: Jackie Hunt DeWeese was appointed to the Great Lakes Ohio Regional Prevention Council as a county prevention specialist for a two-year term ending 12/31/2027. - Contract: A service contract with United Labor Agency Incorporated to provide RESEA services at OhioMeansJobs Lake County for $97,765, effective 01/01/2026–06/30/2026. - Policy adoption: The board adopted the Lake County Cybersecurity Program Compliance Policy pursuant to House Bill 96. - Contract: Authorization for the administrator to execute an employee-benefits contract with Symetra effective 01/01/2026 (basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental voluntary worksite benefits and long-term disability). - Finance: Approval of payment of bills totaling $845,019.37 and approval of purchase orders totaling $117,012.01. - Budget measures: Transfers of appropriations across accounts and approval of the 2026 permanent appropriation measure for funds outside the general fund.
Votes at a glance (as recorded in the meeting): - All listed resolutions and motions were approved by the commissioners present. Commissioners Plecnik and Beveridge recorded affirmative votes during roll calls and item votes.
The board offered no further substantive debate on the listed items; several measures were introduced, moved and seconded and passed with the recorded affirmative votes.
