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Adams County commissioners approve $441,285.50 in bills, transfers and multiple agreements
Summary
At its April 20 meeting, the Adams County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved bills totaling $441,285.50, supplemental transfers and appropriations, and several agreements including HVAC repairs at the OSU Ag Extension and sewer easement approvals; the board also accepted an airport manager resignation and authorized board openings.
The Adams County Board of Commissioners met April 20, 2026, at the Government Center and voted unanimously to approve payment of bills totaling $441,285.50, supplemental transfers and additional appropriations, and several county agreements and administrative actions.
Commission President Kelly Jones called the meeting to order. Commissioners Barbara Moore Holt and Jason Hayslip joined Jones in a unanimous roll-call vote to approve the minutes and the bills listed in Resolution No. 2026-144, which included department line items across EMS, commissioners, courts, sheriff and others and a grand total of $441,285.50.
Why it matters: The approved bill package and transfers move county funds into operating lines and contract services the county relies on for public safety, courts, and infrastructure. The supplemental transfers (Resolution No. 2026-145) reallocated specific line items — for example, $7,000 moved from a board salary line to prosecutor salaries — and added appropriations to mediation and Common Pleas contract services, allowing departments to cover immediate obligations.
The board also approved smaller, operational agreements and personnel actions during the session. Among them, the commissioners: - Approved Kirker Repair’s estimate for HVAC replacement and bottom duct repair at the OSU Ag Extension, sharing a $3,850 cost with the Fair Board covering $3,000 (Resolution No. 2026-146). The board recorded the maintenance superintendent’s recommendation before the vote. - Approved a sewer connection and septic compliance agreement with Chad R. and Christine M. Shelton tied to easements needed for the Cherry Fork Sewer Project (Resolution No. 2026-147) and a subsequent addendum to that easement (Resolution No. 2026-148). - Accepted the resignation of Airport Manager Jason Grooms and his seat on the Adams County Airport Authority Board, and approved advertising three openings as the authority expands from five to seven members (Resolutions No. 2026-149 and 2026-150).
Votes at a glance: All recorded votes on the docket were unanimous (Jones, Moore Holt, Hayslip). - RES 2026-144 — Bills approved for payment, total $441,285.50 — passed. - RES 2026-145 — Supplemental transfers and additional appropriations (detailed line transfers and $5,000–$10,400 appropriations to several departments) — passed. - RES 2026-146 — Kirker Repair estimate for OSU Ag Extension HVAC replacement, shared cost $3,850 (Fair Board $3,000) — passed. - RES 2026-147 — Shelton sewer connection and septic compliance agreement (Cherry Fork Sewer Project) — passed. - RES 2026-148 — Addendum to Shelton sewer easement — passed. - RES 2026-149 — Acceptance of Airport Manager Jason Grooms’ resignation — passed. - RES 2026-150 — Advertisement for three Airport Authority board openings (expansion to seven members) — passed.
The board adjourned after routine departmental reports and a review of pending procurement steps; the commissioners said they will continue RFQ selection work for the Construction Manager for the Adams County Correctional Facility in a subsequent session.
Speakers referenced: Commissioner Kelly Jones; Commissioner Barbara Moore Holt; Commissioner Jason Hayslip; Maintenance Superintendent Terry Johnson; Economic Development Assistant Director Jenni Hupp; Airport Manager Jason Grooms.
