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Morrow County commissioners approve routine appropriations, hire and agree to dismiss bankrupt opioid defendant
Summary
Commissioners approved routine bills and appropriations, the hire of a maintenance worker, a small IT quote and agreed to sign a voluntary dismissal for Miami Lupin Incorporated after counsel reported the company is bankrupt and unable to contribute to opioid settlements.
At its meeting the Morrow County Board of Commissioners approved a range of routine financial actions, personnel moves and a recommended dismissal in an opioid-related case.
The board voted to approve bills numbered 1–183, appropriated unappropriated certified moneys to the general fund and authorized an appropriation for auditors fund 2706 to support real estate assessment work. Commissioners also approved the release/retainage application for Stevens Construction related to the county health building and a courthouse security equity agreement for fiscal year 2025 between the municipal court and the sheriff’s office.
The board approved hiring a maintenance worker effective Feb. 24, 2025, and discussed ongoing staffing plans for the maintenance department, including bringing on a fourth position in the coming months. County staff said a new hire, identified as "Mister Powell," will start on the 24th to help the maintenance team.
The commissioners approved a $784 quotation from Logicalis for an outbound calling plan; the chairman had assigned the quote and roll-call approval followed.
On litigation, county staff reported receiving a letter from counsel in the national opioid litigation indicating that Miami Lupin Incorporated is bankrupt and cannot contribute to settlement funds. The transcript records a staff summary: "this company is bankrupt, has no money, and therefore cannot contribute," and county prosecutors recommended signing a voluntary dismissal. The board approved having the chairman sign the dismissal.
All listed motions recorded roll-call approvals from Commissioners Mason, Abraham and Siegfried. The board scheduled a DLC meeting the following day and said it expects a final version of a plan called 'phase 1' at that meeting.
The meeting adjourned after routine business concluded.
