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Morrow County commissioners approve routine bills and appropriations, schedule appraisals and vehicle replacements
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Summary
At the April 13 session commissioners approved minutes and bills, authorized appropriations including Job and Family Services public assistance and directed the auditor to establish a new fund related to a McKinnon item; staff also outlined building appraisals, vehicle test drives and insurance claims.
The Morrow County Commissioners convened April 13 and moved through routine business: the board approved the minutes from its April 8, 2026 session and voted to approve bills numbered 1 through 114. Clerk (S3) presented payments including vendor invoices, lease and scrap‑metal receipts and noted the appropriation of certified monies for Job and Family Services public assistance. Commissioners moved and seconded the motions and roll calls recorded 'Yes' responses from the commissioners called.
The board approved preparing unappropriated certified monies for the first half of the 2025 REA settlement and directed the auditor to establish a new fund tied to a McKinnon‑related item. During discussion Chair asked whether the fund already existed; the clerk explained a delay in transfers and records. The transcript spelling of the fund name is unclear; the board approved the auditor action to establish the fund.
Agency staff reported operational and capital items: two maintenance vehicles were identified for test drives to replenish a depleted fleet, and staff said they would follow up with price details. County staff also reported that appraisers will survey county buildings over a two‑day schedule (first day described as 08:30–5:00, second day 9:00–4:00) to value county properties.
On insurance matters, staff discussed storm‑related claims and documentation. The county noted a $5,000 deductible per incident; an $800 quote to repair damage to the jail roof was reported and staff indicated they would not submit that smaller claim. Staff emphasized careful photo documentation and recordkeeping in the event insurers require desk reviews.
Separately, staff (S5) reported on emergency management data collection and reimbursement: Ohio EMA had requested county cost submissions and the county continues to work to improve per‑capita damage documentation to meet reimbursement thresholds. Speaker S5 said Delaware County had not met a per‑capita threshold in a recent event and that Morrow County's per‑capita figure was reported as "just under 140,000," noting this was an operational concern and prompting plans for training for township and village fiscal officers.
The board recessed and later returned to session; the meeting concluded with a motion to adjourn.
