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Jackson County commissioners approve a slate of appropriations and agreements, table veterans building MOU and hold executive session on security
Summary
At its April 15, 2026 meeting the Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved multiple small appropriations and reimbursements, ratified several intergovernmental and program agreements, tabled a memorandum of understanding on the veterans building until Commissioner Paul Haller returns, and entered an executive session on security; no formal action followed the session.
The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved a series of budget adjustments and intergovernmental agreements during its April 15, 2026 meeting, with Commissioners Donnie Willis (President) and Jon Hensler (Vice President) voting yes and Commissioner Paul Haller recorded as absent.
Most votes were routine budget items. The board approved additional appropriations for unemployment totaling $3,177 ($1,000 to fund 216-4300-5348.00 and $2,177 to 101-1400-5348.00) and smaller adjustments including $186.20 for health insurance and $180 for unclaimed monies. The commissioners also approved reimbursements and an $80,000 interfund advance (advance out from 101-2600-5349.02 and advance in to 205-0007-4012.01). The Dog & Kennel weekly report for April 4–10, 2026 was entered into the record and vouchers were approved.
The board moved $1,430.98 for a Spay & Neuter grant and $5,800.00 for spay & neuter donation expenses in the animal services fund. A reimbursement of $2,416.17 for indigent applications and $361.94 for the housing trust reimbursement were also approved.
On intergovernmental and program matters, the commissioners approved Resolution 84-26 to join the County Commissioners Association of Ohio Worker’s Compensation Group Retrospective Rating Plan Agreement with CCAO Service Corporation. They approved Resolution 85-26, the Participation Agreement with the Village of Coalton for the PY2025 CDBG park and recreation improvements project, and Resolution 86-26 revising the county's Federal Procurement Policy to add micro-purchase language. The board approved Resolution 87-26, a CHIP release of mortgage for property in the Parkview addition to the City of Jackson, and Resolution 88-26 supporting acceptance of General Tibbets Street by the City of Jackson.
The commissioners approved Resolution 89-26 to allow the Airport Authority to hire Mr. E. Richard Rawlins as a part-time worker to fill in while Airport Manager Don Lewis is recovering.
Commissioner Donnie Willis made a formal motion to table the Memorandum of Understanding regarding the veterans building until Commissioner Paul Haller returns next week; Commissioner Jon Hensler agreed and the item was deferred.
The board entered executive session at 8:52 a.m. to discuss security matters with I.T. Specialist Jeremy VanDyne and EMS Director Chris Johnson; the board returned to open session at 9:28 a.m. with no action taken. The meeting was adjourned by Vice President Jon Hensler.
All roll-call votes recorded Commissioners Hensler and Willis as voting yes and Commissioner Haller as absent. The minutes list Carla Marcum as Administrator and note Alex Shope of The Telegram as news media present.
