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Votes at a glance: Portage County commissioners approve grants, fund transfers and project votes
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Summary
At its April 13 meeting the board approved a package of motions including a $24,950 CDBG‑ED grant for an ADA restroom project in Nelson Township, multiple fund closings and transfers, processing of bills, and several contract and amendment approvals; roll calls were recorded for each motion.
The Portage County Board of Commissioners on April 13 approved a series of routine and project‑specific motions spanning grants, fund closures, transfers, contracts and budget amendments.
Key actions recorded in roll calls during the meeting included:
- Approval of a $24,950 grant from CDBG‑ED revolving loan funds to support the Nelson Township ADA restroom project, as presented by the Portage County steering committee and reviewed by the Department of Budget and Financial Management. The motion was moved and seconded and roll call responses were recorded.
- Authorization for county staff (Don Collins) to sign the 2026–2027 Ohio Scrap Tire Collection Days request form.
- Approval to submit a slate of projects for the 2026 CDBG allocation application (including Freedom Township chairlift, Access Family Services roof/gutters, and Ravenna waterline).
- Multiple fund closures and inter‑fund transfers were approved, including closure of project funds for Old Forge Roundabout, New Milford Talmadge Road resurfacing, Silicon Sand Road bridge, and Stanley Road bridge; transfers from child welfare levy to public assistance; and transfers to the Manaway WWTP headworks electrical project and other capital accounts.
- The board acknowledged certificates from the county auditor that total appropriations do not exceed amended official estimates of resources (dated 04/07/2026 and 04/10/2026), approved final payment certificates for sewer maintenance work (payment of $47,544.18 to Lake County Sewer Company), and approved several contract change orders and amendments (including an increase to a Humble Construction Company contract for Fairlane wastewater treatment plant improvements).
- The board authorized the county administrator to sign an attorney fee agreement with CERDIC, Dowd, and Turner LPA not to exceed $35,000 for legal services.
Most motions were presented by commissioners or department heads, seconded and approved by roll call without extended debate. One roll‑call item (an agreement with the Portage County Clerk of Courts concerning depositing of excess funds related to case 2024CV00261) recorded a mixed vote (one 'No' noted in the transcript and two 'Yes' responses). Several other motions recorded unanimous or majority 'Yes' votes in succession.
The meeting minutes include roll call lines for each motion; specific line‑by‑line roll calls and the precise wording of many motions are recorded in the official transcript and meeting packet.
