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Erie County commissioners approve contracts, budget amendments and annexation in unanimous votes
Summary
The Erie County Commissioners unanimously approved a package of contracts, budget modifications and an annexation May 21, including a medical director contract for The Meadows at Osborn Park, roofing work, multiple budget adjustments and a RECLAIM Ohio grant amendment; all motions carried on roll call votes recorded as "All Aye."
Erie County Commissioners voted unanimously May 21 to approve a series of contracts, budget modifications and an annexation during a regular session at the Services Center.
County officials approved a contract with Darrin R. Bunting, D.O., to provide medical director services at The Meadows at Osborn Park (Resolution #25‑132). The board also authorized a contract with West Roofing Systems, Inc. for roof installation, repair and recoat work at the same facility (Resolution #25‑136). Both motions were made by Commissioner Shoffner, seconded by Commissioner Old, and carried on roll call votes recorded as all aye.
The commissioners adopted several fiscal actions in a single vote sequence: an interfund transfer affecting the General Operating Fund, Planning Department and the Metropolitan Planning Organization fund (Resolution #25‑133); budget modifications and supplemental appropriations across multiple funds including Board of Elections, Family Court and Juvenile Detention Facility, ADAMHS Erie, SOR Fund, Motor Vehicle License & Gas Tax Fund and several grant funds (Resolution #25‑134); and execution of Then and Now Certifications presented by the County Auditor pursuant to O.R.C. 5705.41(d)(1) (Resolution #25‑137). Those measures were approved unanimously.
The board also adopted Amendment No. 2 to the Subsidy Grant Agreement for the RECLAIM Ohio/Youth Services Grant through the Ohio Department of Youth Services (Resolution #25‑139). The amendment adjusts salaries and fringe calculations to reflect actual expenses, adds funding for technical assistance, and provides new computers for program staff and a restitution program for FY25.
Commissioners approved Agreement Addendum 1 with Medical Mutual Services, LLC (Resolution #25‑135), which the resolution summary says amends the weekly invoicing process, funding arrangement, prescription drug rebate handling, performance guarantees and audit processes. The board approved an agreement with OHgo to provide emergency food services for low‑to‑moderate income Sandusky residents using CDBG grant funds (Resolution #25‑140).
On a separate agenda item, the commissioners granted the annexation of certain real property in Huron Township to the City of Sandusky at the request of Cedar Point Park, LLC and the City of Sandusky (Resolution #25‑138). The motion carried on the same unanimous roll call.
All recorded motions during the session were moved by Commissioner Shoffner and seconded by Commissioner Old, with roll call votes recorded as all aye. The meeting record lists President Shenigo, Commissioner Shoffner and Commissioner Old as present for votes.
The board approved several personnel actions and routine travel requests during the meeting, including a personnel change at The Meadows at Osborn Park converting Anna Givens from full‑time STNA to full‑time LPN effective June 1, 2025, and promotion and longevity adjustments for county staff. The meeting adjourned at 10:14 a.m.
The commissioners did not hold extended debate on the listed measures; most were presented and adopted as staff‑recommended actions during the regular agenda.
