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Morrow County commissioners approve routine appropriations, an appointment and open bids for accessibility projects
Summary
In a Jan. 12 session, commissioners approved routine minutes and appropriations, designated EMA director Michael Nelson as loss control agent, appointed Grace Byers to the County Development Authority Board, opened bids for an accessible restroom trailer and ADA bleachers, and approved modest spending for courthouse repairs and CRA advertising.
Morrow County commissioners met on Jan. 12 and approved a series of routine administrative actions, a key appointment and multiple procurement steps intended to support county facilities and accessibility projects.
The board approved meeting minutes from June 10, 2024, and carried several financial items including an appropriation described in the transcript as funding for sewer-related professional services tied to an annual sludge fee to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency in the amount of $100. Commissioners also approved transferring funds for the Board of Developmental Disabilities (DD) and a separate appropriation for the engineer’s fund, as presented by staff.
In a personnel action, the board approved the designation of Michael Nelson, the county’s Emergency Management Agency director, as the county’s loss control agent. The board also authorized Chairman John Mason to sign the Job and Family Services Title 20 county profile.
The board appointed Grace Byers to the County Development Authority Board and discussed board composition and term lengths, including the county’s interest in adding agricultural representation.
On procurement, bids were opened for accessibility projects: Montondo Trailer submitted a bid of $105,723 (including delivery) for an accessible restroom trailer; multiple vendors submitted quotes for ADA‑compliant bleachers, with quoted amounts ranging from $73,273 to $90,800. At least one motion to hold a bid for further review passed in the session.
Other approvals included accepting a Mid State quote of $4,058 for courthouse tower interior roof repairs and approving a $220 appropriation from the development fund for advertising connected to a CRA amendment. A memorandum related to an annexation was entered into the record and the meeting adjourned after routine procedural motions.
Votes at a glance: - Approve minutes (06/10/2024): outcome approved (roll call recorded as yes by commissioners present). - Transfer funds: Board of DD fund: approved. - Appropriation: sewer-related professional services / annual EPA sludge fee — $100: approved. - Designate Michael Nelson as loss control agent: approved. - Authorize Chairman John Mason to sign JFS Title 20 county profile: approved. - Appoint Grace Byers to County Development Authority Board: approved. - Opened bids for accessible restroom trailer (Montondo Trailer $105,723) and ADA bleachers (quotes $73,273–$90,800); at least one bid was 'held' for further action. - Approve CRA amendment advertising appropriation: $220, approved. - Accept Mid State quote for courthouse roof repairs: $4,058, approved.
What’s next: Staff will complete procurement follow-ups and advertising for the CRA amendment; the development authority will continue to advise the board on economic-development incentives.
