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Fairfield County commissioners unanimously approve 23 resolutions, including debt-service transfers and new federal grant fund
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At its March 24 meeting in Lancaster, the Fairfield County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved 23 resolutions including debt-service transfers tied to the Basil-Western Road Project, a plat approval in Pickerington, and establishment of a new fund tied to a Natural Resources Conservation Service grant that requires a $27,000 county match.
The Fairfield County Board of Commissioners on March 24, 2026, voted unanimously to approve 23 resolutions addressing a variety of county finance, land-use and program matters.
The slate included a resolution authorizing transfers for debt-service payments related to the Basil-Western Road Project and a contract award for the sale of scrap metal and aluminum. The board approved a plat for The Retreat at Hickory Lakes, Section 1 Part A, in the City of Pickerington and accepted a request from the county engineer for additional appropriations related to bridge replacement work (BLO-36).
Facilities staff secured approval to establish a new county fund required by a federal grant from the Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) tied to cleanup and recovery from the summer 2025 storm; the resolution specifies a $27,000 match from the county general fund. The board also passed a resolution from the Soil and Water Conservation District supporting landowner participation in the Clean Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program for parcels on Pine Grove Road and Tent Church Road.
Lancaster-Fairfield Community Action Agency items were approved to sign and execute grant agreements for the Program Year 2025 Community Housing Impact and Preservation (CHIP) Program and to release CHIP funds authorized for that program year. The board approved multiple Title IV-D child-support contracts between Job & Family Services’ Child Support Enforcement Agency and the Fairfield County Court of Common Pleas, the sheriff’s office and individual contractors listed in the agenda packet.
Other approved actions included an ADAMH Board reimbursement for liability insurance share payments; sheriff’s office appropriations for Edward Byrne grant and Concealed Handgun License funds; and a general resolution authorizing approval of invoices that require Board sign-off.
All listed motions were moved by Commissioner Jeff Fix and seconded by Commissioner David Levacy; roll-call votes recorded Commissioners Fix, Levacy and Steve Davis voting aye on the motions listed in the agenda packet.
The board adjourned at 9:45 a.m. and reminded the public the next regular meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at Amanda-Clearcreek School in Amanda.