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Erie County commissioners adopt package of resolutions, seek certification for 0.75‑mill senior services renewal
Summary
The Erie County Board of Commissioners on May 7 approved multiple routine resolutions — including requesting auditor certification for a 0.75-mill renewal to maintain senior services — authorized payments and appropriations, and referred a large facilities bid for review; all recorded roll-call votes were unanimous.
Erie County commissioners met May 7, 2025, and approved a slate of routine resolutions, authorized payments and budget adjustments, and tasked staff to review a large repair bid for a county nursing facility. The board adopted a resolution requesting the county auditor certify the estimated revenue from a proposed 0.75-mill renewal levy in excess of Ohio’s 10‑mill limitation to support senior citizens services and facilities; the motion passed by roll call (All Aye).
The 0.75-mill certification request was presented by Commissioner Shoffner and seconded by Commissioner Old. The resolution cites Ohio Revised Code Sections 307.694 and 307.85 and asks the auditor to provide a certification on a form consistent with O.R.C. 5705.03. Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt the measure (Res. #25-121).
In other financial actions the board adopted a Then-and-Now payment authorization under O.R.C. 5705.41(d)(1) (Res. #25-122) and approved a resolution authorizing supplemental appropriations and budget modifications across multiple funds, including Probate Court and grant funds (Res. #25-123). The board also approved payments tied to local projects and administrative needs (Res. #25-124; Res. #25-125) and entered a participation agreement enabling the Child Support Enforcement Agency to use the CLEAR program (Res. #25-126). All motions were recorded as passed on roll call votes.
The meeting included routine personnel and administrative items: travel authorizations for county staff attending conferences, multiple personnel action forms (hires, resignations, and rate changes at The Meadows at Osborn Park and other departments), and three ceremonial proclamations — Apraxia Awareness Day, the Sandusky Lion’s Club 100th Charter Anniversary and a Law Enforcement Officers Memorial proclamation. The board also executed a letter to Ottawa County Commissioners regarding the Erie-Ottawa International Airport and authorized a $49,646.27 equipment outlay for the Sheriff’s Office for a replacement radio system and microwave link.
Votes at a glance: Res. #25-121 (request auditor certify revenue for 0.75-mill senior services renewal) — adopted (motion: Shoffner; second: Old; Roll Call: All Aye). Res. #25-122 (Then-and-Now payment authorization) — adopted (Roll Call: All Aye). Res. #25-123 (supplemental appropriations and budget modifications) — adopted (Roll Call: All Aye). Res. #25-124 (payment to Anne Massey — Lakecrest TIF project) — adopted (Roll Call: All Aye). Res. #25-125 (payment to Erie County Treasurer — Burdette Ditch Improvements) — adopted (Roll Call: All Aye). Res. #25-126 (Participation Agreement — CLEAR program for Child Support Enforcement Agency) — adopted (Roll Call: All Aye).
The board adjourned at 9:55 a.m. and was reminded that regular commission meetings will take place Monday, Wednesday and Thursday of the coming week. Next steps include staff follow-up on the referred bid review, the auditor’s certification requested for the senior services levy, and the implementation of approved appropriations.
