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Erie County commissioners approve lien release for Strawberry Hill, back farmland easement support
Summary
On Feb. 23 the Erie County Commission voted to release liens against NEEMA, LLC (Strawberry Hill), signaled support for a farmland easement application in Margaretta Township, and approved a series of personnel, procurement and travel items.
Erie County Commissioners on Feb. 23 approved a resolution releasing liens against property associated with NEEMA, LLC (Strawberry Hill), expressed support for a farmland-preservation easement application, and approved several personnel and procurement items.
On motion of Mr. Shoffner, seconded by Mr. Old, the board adopted a resolution releasing any liens or claims of liens against the property at 8606 Hayes Avenue, Sandusky (Tax ID 29-00122.002) related to installment payments for water tap services; Roll Call: All Aye (resolution #26-45). County staff did not provide further detail on lien amounts during the meeting.
County Administrator Hank Solowiej said the Western Reserve Land Conservancy requested a resolution of support for an application to the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program (LAEPP) on behalf of James and Mary Lou Neill to preserve farmland in Margaretta Township; the commissioners indicated support and asked the Clerk of the Board to draft a resolution for consideration at the board’s Wednesday meeting.
The board executed a certificate of retirement for Jacalyn Yost (Microfilm/Records Center), approved a request for proposals for Erie County Juvenile Justice Center HVAC system improvements, and authorized an estimated $115 registration expense for AJ Lill (ECDJFS) to attend the PCSAO Executive Membership Meeting/Board of Trustees meeting in Lewis Center, Ohio, on March 5, 2026.
Personnel actions approved included the resignation of Joleigh Likes (part-time STNA) effective Feb. 15, 2026, and the employment of Terrvonis Valliant (full-time Patient Care Assistant) effective March 4, 2026, for The Meadows at Osborn Park; approval of Hailey Martinez’s completion of probation as Eligibility Specialist 3 effective Feb. 24, 2026 (ECDJFS); and employment of Jeffrey Lusher as Computer Systems Administrator effective Feb. 23, 2026 (IT). The board also approved a request for recruitment for a Home Detention Worker at Juvenile Court.
On motion of Mr. Old and second of Mr. Shoffner, the board adjourned at 10:12 a.m.; Roll Call: All Aye.
The meeting minutes record motions and approvals but do not list roll-call tallies for every personnel or procurement item; where a roll call was recorded, it is noted above.