Warren County commissioners’ packet for the Nov. 10, 2026 meeting includes multiple contracts and construction actions (airport apron/taxiway, water/wastewater capital projects), a 123.7917-acre expedited annexation petition to the City of Lebanon, procurement actions for public-safety recording and IT systems, and several personnel and routine financial items.

Nov

11/10/2026 Regular Session 2

Warren County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to hold a 2027 Budget Work Session at 11:30 a.m. on November 10, 2026.

Nov

Hamilton Township Trustees 11/4/26

Hamilton Township trustees heard extended public comments about a newly built mosque and truck-base operations, received a police presentation on targeted commercial-vehicle enforcement, and approved several routine resolutions including a lighting-district creation, a budget 'true-up,' PFAS litigation counsel, an Axon contract amendment, and the administrator's employment agreement.

Discussion Points

•August targeted enforcement: 40 stops and 6 citations over two days
•Contract renewal takes advantage of pricing and spreads payments for budgeting
•County regional planning requires a lighting district before subdivision approval
•Developer prepaid Duke Energy for six poles; special assessment reimburses township/developer via property taxes
•Emergency clause included so adjustments can take effect immediately
•Insurance and lighting-district charges required additional appropriations totaling ~$43,000
•Interview-room camera is down and needs replacement
•October multiagency enforcement: 561 stops, 423 citations, 258 inspections, 73 out-of-service vehicles, 49 drivers placed out of service, 36 arrests (31 immigration-related)
•PFAS historically used in turnout-gear certification and testing; market move to PFAS-free gear
•Public allegations that Uzbek truck companies are linked to fraud and funds for mosque construction
•Ray's three-year tenure and contributions to staff and economic development
•Replacement with PFAS-free gear would be expensive
•State representative's ride-along findings and call for policy changes like English-only CDL testing
•Suggested local steps: zoning audits, weight limits, enforcement unit, civil nuisance suits, online compliance reporting
•Township lacks staffing/budget to run continuous operations; aims for quarterly enforcement with county/state partners
•Trustee/administrator explanation that zoning allows places of worship in R-1 and that county handles building/electrical/fire permits
•Trustees' support for renewal
•Trustees voted to retain special outside counsel to evaluate litigation potential

Decisions

•Amendment approved
•Employment agreement approved
•Resolution 26-1104A approved on roll call
•Resolution 26-1104B approved with emergency clause
•Resolution 26-1104C approved

Directions

•Board to continue seeking state funding and collaboration for periodic multiagency operations
•Chief to finalize amendment and schedule replacement
•Legal counsel to evaluate claims and advise trustees on next steps
•Staff to file the updated employment agreement
•Staff to send district paperwork to county auditor
•Staff to update fiscal records and implement changes
•Staff to verify site-plan/parking and coordinate with Warren County for occupancy/inspection information
•Trustees to pursue legally defensible code-enforcement and to seek state assistance for sustained commercial-vehicle enforcement

Oct

10/27/2026

The Warren County Board of County Commissioners continued a site-plan hearing for Grace Chapel, approved a departure from the county Thoroughfare Plan for an Evergreen Real Estate Group project, and adopted a consent agenda of county personnel, contract, and budget actions.

Discussion Points

•Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Bruce McGary said township comments could be considered only regarding its request for mounding and buffering, and that the board could impose site-plan conditions.
•Bunny Brooks said several Warren County high schools were invited and described opportunities for students and businesses to connect.
•Evergreen said the 1996 connector alignment would run through the proposed building area and described changes in the corridor since the plan was adopted.
•Hamilton Township and the Warren County Engineer supported the requested deviation.
•Representatives of Grace Chapel expressed support for maintaining an active farm, outdoor activities and a natural wooded buffer.
•Residents raised concerns about traffic, access visibility, parking, noise, lighting, odors, wildlife, possible effects on property values, visitor levels and school-bus access.
•The board discussed potential future right-of-way access from Green Oaks.
•The board entered executive session to consider a public employee matter under ORC 121.22(G)(1); the discussion itself is not described.
•The minutes list 47 resolutions in the consent agenda and identify the main categories and examples of the business covered.

Decisions

•The board approved the request to depart from the Warren County Official Thoroughfare Plan under Resolution 26-1473.
•The board authorized the president to sign Susan Walther’s resignation agreement under Resolution 26-1474.
•The board continued the site-plan hearing under Resolution 26-1472; it did not approve the application.
•The consent agenda was approved unanimously on a call of the roll.

Directions

•The minutes record discussion of developing conditions of approval for staff to recommend; no final conditions were adopted.

Oct

10/27/2026

Warren County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to meet Oct. 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. to consider consent items including personnel appointments and purchase requisitions; a site-plan review for Grace Chapel in Turtlecreek Township; multiple engineering contracts for airport and local road projects; a contract amendment for food services at juvenile facilities; a water/sewer change order and prequalification of engineering firms; and other routine business.

Discussion Points

•Additional 500 linear feet will require ODOT-format plans and additional survey work.
•Amendment sets 2027 term and price-per-meal adjustments tied to CPI and meal volumes.
•Attachment A provides sliding-scale price points based on average weekly juvenile meals divided by 21.
•Change order increases contract price to $1,026,624.25; contractor and county signatures recorded on form.
•Developer says Thoroughfare Plan alignment would make the project infeasible and requests deviation.
•Developer supplied project summary (120 units, $30M+, job numbers) and traffic estimates indicating low peak‑hour impacts.
•Fee for amendment is $19,200 and contract completion date is not extended.
•Fee not-to-exceed $254,925 with monthly invoicing.
•Fee not-to-exceed $75,000 on time-and-expense basis.
•Nineteen firms submitted SOQs prior to Oct. 1, 2026; review committee ranked respondents and recommended prequalification of all firms with master agreements negotiated with top seven.
•Packet assumes one CATEX for environmental approval; additional NEPA work would change scope/fee.
•Packet notes inconsistency of 'workday' vs 'calendar day' in policy and recommends change to calendar days.
•Resolution directs Water & Sewer to request fee proposals per ORC 153.71 when projects arise.
•RPC recommended approval with five conditions including engineer review of access and preservation of trees.
•Scope includes 18 site visits, meeting attendance and FAA compliance testing.
•Scope includes curb and sidewalk replacement requested by Deerfield Township to prevent future mobilization.
•Turtlecreek Township recommended durable driveway surface, paved handicap spaces, landscaping buffers, hours, and containment of amplified music.

Oct

Hamilton Township Trustees 10/21/26

Hamilton Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting with presentations on senior and behavioral health levy renewals, public comments on an HOA-owned parcel and e-bike safety, and board approvals for zoning text changes, year-end appropriations, safety equipment purchases, park remediation contracts and an insurance renewal.

Discussion Points

•Amendments respond to frequent pool-setback variance requests and to the township's desire for more autonomy following exit from the regional planning commission.
•Board contracts with multiple providers and evaluates outcomes across prevention, crisis, outpatient, and early-intervention services.
•Chief Short explained legal distinctions by e-bike class and speed and practical enforcement challenges.
•Current five-year senior-services levy ends this year and is on the November ballot as a renewal; presenters stressed it will not raise taxes.
•Evans Landscaping is on-site, which reduces mobilization costs; doing work now avoids 2027 cost escalation.
•Jeff cited purchase of a $1.7 million ladder truck and rising cyber premiums as contributors.
•Local levy renewal is a renewal and is not intended to raise taxes.
•Outcome surveys in 2025 showed a 60% clinical improvement among surveyed outpatient clients.
•Overall cost of coverage up ~11% year over year; about 1% of the increase driven by newly insured assets and coverages.
•Program served 2,777 older adults in 2025; average program cost ~$426/month per client versus ~$8,000/month for nursing-facility Medicaid care.
•Resident cited survey results and incidents of property damage near the school berm.
•Resident reported a homeowner survey: 74 of 142 respondents favor keeping the lot as open space; 59 favor exploring sale.
•SCBA packs are at end-of-life; purchasing now will save ≈$63,000 due to vendor promotions and anticipated price increases.
•Stantec has existing survey/elevation/water-flow data and can complete Phase 2 promptly if authorized.
•Township staff said zoning certificates and deed/HOA restrictions control development and recommended legal/title review.
•True-up total $750,198.09 driven by $500,000 contribution to a Public Works building and higher health insurance costs.

Decisions

•Authorized both change orders to complete Phase 2
•Policy renewal approved
•Resolution 26-1021A approved
•Resolution 26-1021B and 26-1021C adopted

Directions

•Fire Department will place SCBA order; finance will post appropriation changes.
•Police will continue to patrol and document incidents; staff recommended community reporting and coordination with HOAs.
•Resident referred to Kathy in zoning for specific zoning-certificate questions.
•Use remaining ARPA funds (~$275,000) and limit township contribution to under $75,000.

Oct

10/20/2026 Regular Session 1

Warren County Board of Commissioners met in regular session on Oct. 20, 2026. The board approved a consent agenda of hires, pay changes, appropriations and contracts, heard an investment strategy presentation forecasting stronger returns, and continued a public hearing on a rezoning application for 2300 Lebanon Road (Case #2026-04).

Discussion Points

•Applicant proposed screening, paving and cleanup as mitigation
•Bids authorized for North Wellfield test wells
•Board approved postings for several positions
•Contract with Champion Cleaning Specialist accepted
•Current card vendor does not allow ACH without bank account info
•Emergency repair authorized for wastewater plant aerator blower
•Late fees resulted from USPS delivery delay for at least one check
•Multiple hires and promotions listed in consent agenda
•Neighbors voiced both support and opposition
•Portfolio performing well; market yields support longer maturities
•Presentation included CPI and Treasury yield context
•Treasurer forecasted $15M return
•Zoning inspector reviewed notices of violation and timeline

Decisions

•Contracts and emergency repairs approved
•Hearing continued; no final rezoning action recorded
•Personnel items approved as listed

Directions

•Departments to execute contracts and report back
•Fiscal Director to investigate alternative credit card companies
•Hearing continued by Resolution #26-1424
•Monitor portfolio and report back to board

Oct

10/20/2026 Regular Session 2

Warren County commissioners on Oct. 20, 2026, reviewed the 2027 healthcare benefits renewal and selected Option 2 with an 18% departmental chargeback increase; agreed to proceed with purchasing new voting machines estimated at $472,000; began budget work on the 2027 tax/annual budgets and entered an executive session on personnel with no action taken.

Discussion Points

•Dickerson presented 2026 estimated figures, 2027 tax and annual budget figures and strategies for reductions.
•Elections director noted machines cannot be recertified under current rules and gave a replacement cost estimate.
•HUB presented savings strategies including pharmacy management and concierge specialty drug services; commissioners discussed premiums and HSA contributions.
•Motion to enter executive session for personnel matters.

Decisions

•Entered executive session; no public action upon exit.
•No final budget adoption recorded; follow-up requested.
•Proceed with Option #2 design and finalization for Jan. 1, 2027 renewal.
•Staff to move forward with procurement steps and identify funding.

Directions

•Board directed Fiscal Director to work with departments to identify appropriation reductions.
•Board selected Option #2 and requested an 18% increase to departmental chargeback rates for 2027.
•Proceed with purchase to maintain compliance.

Oct

10/20/2026 Regular Session 2

Warren County Board of Commissioners meeting packet included a HUB International presentation asking the board to consider 2027 employee benefits plan design changes, two premium‑increase scenarios (18% and 25%), and HSA contribution options tied to the county's 2027 budget work session scheduled for Oct. 20, 2026.

Discussion Points

•HUB modelled 2027 baseline and two funding scenarios and compared employer/employee shares by tier.
•HUB noted pharmacy program savings, ongoing carrier rebates, and Samaritan Fund usage to mitigate large claims.
•HUB presented two premium scenarios (25% and 18%) and several plan‑design change options including higher deductibles and different coinsurance splits.
•HUB recommended employer HSA seeding options and modeled their budget impact.
•Packet recommended confirming chargeback methodology and reviewing stop‑loss reimbursement history and deductible choices.

Directions

•Confirm chargeback rates and review stop‑loss levels and independent stop‑loss (ISL) pricing.
•Confirm chargebacks and review stop‑loss terms.
•Decide on base plan design and HSA contribution level.
•Select a funding scenario (18% vs. 25%) for the 2027 budget.

Oct

10/20/2026 Regular Session 1

Warren County Board of Commissioners' Oct. 20, 2026 agenda included a proposed amendment to Emergency Services/EMA work rules, a continued public hearing on a 30-acre rezoning in Union Township, an up-to-$50,000 sanitary point-liner contract, and several procurement and personnel items.

Discussion Points

•Added mandatory FEMA training and certification requirements.
•Aerator blower #1 experienced equipment failure; repair described as critical to biological treatment processes.
•Applicant requested rezoning from MXU‑N to I‑1 PUD for civil construction uses.
•Contract contains 15‑day cure period and Owner termination for convenience.
•Defined rolling seven‑month on‑call scheduling and trade procedures.
•Established on‑call payment rules including a two‑hour automatic payment for after‑hours responses.
•Indemnification and prevailing wage clauses specified.
•Notice of Intent to Award previously approved; contractor submitted bonds and insurance.
•Resident complaints allege heavy trucks, dust, and roadway damage on Lebanon Road.
•Staff proposed using RAM Industrial Services and a purchase order for $5,925.
•Strengthened time‑clock, overtime, vehicle‑use, and social‑media policies.
•Zoning staff issued notices of violation in 2023 and 2026 citing uses inconsistent with current zoning.

Oct

10/13/2026

The Warren County Board of County Commissioners met Oct. 13, 2026. The board approved a broad consent agenda of hires, budget adjustments and contracts, voted to adopt amendments to the Warren County Thoroughfare Plan, and authorized participation in expanded PFAS settlement agreements; an executive session on negotiations and personnel was held with no action taken.

Discussion Points

•Assistant Prosecutor clarified litigation posture and recommended authorization for signature and participation.
•Board discussed sidewalk locations, maintenance and financial responsibility; list of recommended deviations for specific subdivisions was presented.
•Commissioner Jones stated the Board had adopted a resolution on Sept. 29, 2026.
•Consent agenda included hires, pay adjustments, contract approvals and appropriation changes.
•Motion to enter executive session to discuss collective bargaining and personnel matters under ORC 121.22 exceptions.
•Presentation by Regional Planning Commission on proposed typical-section and terminology updates; engineer emphasized consistency goals.
•Public comment asked about a data‑center moratorium.
•Roll call was unanimous; the Board entered closed session and later exited with no action taken.
•Sanitary Engineer reported prior award of $4.5M used for upgrades and advised expanding participation to additional defendants.
•The Board accepted the consent agenda by unanimous roll call.

Decisions

•Adopted amendments to the Warren County Thoroughfare Plan (Resolution 26-1374).
•Adopted listed consent agenda resolutions; items to be implemented by relevant departments.
•Adopted Resolution 26‑1375 to participate in the PFAS settlements.
•No action recorded following executive session.
•No additional action recorded at the Oct. 13 meeting.

Directions

•Authorize Water & Sewer director to sign settlement documents and releases; authorize outside counsel to pursue related claims.
•County Engineer’s Office to incorporate revised typical sections into review materials and to implement changes in review of applicable projects.

Oct

10/06/2026 Regular Session 1

The Warren County Board of County Commissioners met Oct. 6, 2026, approved a package of routine personnel and contractual resolutions, accepted several subdivision security and release agreements, authorized a Local Public Agency agreement with ODOT for road improvements (PID #126959), and entered executive session before adjourning. Multiple emergency purchases and interagency agreements, including a HUD CDBG funding approval and technology contracts, were also adopted (all votes recorded as unanimous).

Discussion Points

•Board authorized County Engineer to execute LPA agreement

Decisions

•Appointment of Christye Leasure approved
•Approve security agreement(s) and release
•Emergency procurements approved
•Enter HUD Funding Approval Agreement
•Execute LPA agreement (PID #126959)
•Multiple personnel resolutions approved

Directions

•County Engineer to manage execution and subsequent coordination with ODOT
•County Engineer to manage recordation and inspections
•County staff to proceed with HUD funding implementation

Oct

10/06/2026 Regular Session 2

Warren County Board of County Commissioners adopted two resolutions on Oct. 6, 2026: authorizing up to $270 million in revenue bonds for Otterbein Homes and approving modifications to Water and Sewer Department rules and tap-fee methodology; commissioners also heard public comment on Flock Safety cameras and proposed tax changes and proclaimed Oct. 1–7, 2026 Stormwater Awareness Week.

Discussion Points

•Bischof raised potential privacy and data-use risks associated with Flock Safety camera systems.
•Board questioned whether changes would lower tap fees and create a consistent standard.
•Bowles raised concerns about the long-term implications of moving to a higher sales tax and lower property tax.
•Bruce McGary asked about execution authority changes in the resolution given staffing vacancies.
•Commissioner Jones said the Board is evaluating the implications for the 2027 budget; Commissioner Young noted strong county revenues and growth.
•Commissioner Young emphasized the bonds do not place the county in debt.
•Conley presented the proclamation declaring Oct. 1–7, 2026 Stormwater Awareness Week.
•Gilbert reviewed current tap fee structure and proposed methodology changes for residential, commercial and multifamily connections.
•He requested the Board consider a resolution to pause the Warren County Sheriff’s Office contract with Flock Safety.
•Tim Barry explained the issuance is to obtain lower interest rates for Otterbein Homes and does not involve county funds.

Decisions

•Adopt Resolution 26-1340 authorizing issuance and sale of Series 2026 Bonds for Otterbein Homes (unanimous).
•Adopt Resolution 26-1341 modifying Department rules and Appendix A (unanimous).

Directions

•Department to implement revised methodology and update rules/Appendix A as adopted.
•Proceed with preparing bond purchase/placement documents, official statements, and tax certificates as authorized.

Sep

Hamilton Township Trustees 9/16/26

Hamilton Township trustees held a regular meeting that included a public hearing on proposed zoning-code amendments (removing references to the Warren County Regional Planning Commission and reducing private pool setbacks from 20 to 10 feet), several routine resolutions (tax-rate acceptance, $12,000 appropriation for tornado-siren repairs, sale of unneeded impound vehicles), a roster update for the police cadet program, fiscal and administrator reports, and brief public comment.

Discussion Points

•Administrator described open recruitments and event/park closures; Mr. Pelfrey updated the board on the new building timeline.
•Chair described a routine authorization to sell unneeded police impound property.
•Chair explained staff attend county budget commission meetings to obtain projected revenue figures used in local budgeting.
•Chair explained the cadet program and recounted that an identified cadet had an injury delaying academy attendance.
•Fiscal officer presented year-to-date revenue and appropriations, cash balance and software-evaluation plans.
•Public-works staff found several outdoor sirens not functioning; a second opinion offered lower-cost options than full replacement.
•Staff presented two amendments: removal of RPC referrals and reduction of private pool setbacks from 20 to 10 feet.
•Trustees expressed support, citing reduced redundancy and faster review timelines.

Decisions

•Board approved acceptance of county projections.
•Board approved emergency appropriation to begin repairs immediately.
•Closed the public hearing; no final adoption tonight.
•Resolution approved.
•Roster update approved by vote.

Directions

•Fiscal office to continue software evaluation and report progress; public works/parks to coordinate parade staging and closures; building team to prepare for October move-in.
•Fiscal office to proceed with budget preparations using county projections.
•Police department to execute private sale and report proceeds.
•Proceed with repairs using the appropriated funds; public works to oversee implementation.
•Roster update to revoke the prior offer; continue recruiting.
•Staff to return formal resolution for adoption at the board's second October meeting.

Sep

Hamilton Township Trustees 9/2/26

Hamilton Township Board of Trustees met for a regular session that included public comment about an uninstalled street light, discussion of e-bikes and enforcement limits, approval of two resolutions (private sale of impound property and a police appropriation), authorization of asbestos remediation and demolition contracts for a live-burn training and future civic space, routine roster and cemetery-deed actions, and an executive-session notice about a cell-tower lease.

Discussion Points

•Board voted unanimously to enter executive session and adjourn the public meeting.
•Chair stated the reason for executive session was to discuss a property sale and cell‑tower lease options and that premature disclosure could disadvantage parties.
•Chief Short explained the rationale for trading in older, high‑mileage vehicles and limiting the fleet size to one spare.
•Fire & Rescue recorded 341 runs in August — a monthly record.
•No extended public comment or staff debate accompanied these motions.
•Police observed their 33rd anniversary with former and current officers in attendance.
•Resident Brad Turner described a planned light missing at Quellin and Plumstead and requested the township locate the original lighting plan.
•Staff explained county subdivision regulations require lights at intersections but the township cannot enforce county subregulations; county performance bonds that could have compelled developer action were released years ago.
•Staff noted asbestos in the kitchen and attic and solicited abatement/demolition bids; Envirro Works quoted $17,300 for abatement and a demolition respondent quoted $38,900.
•Staff outlined options: HOA or lighting district pays capital (~$10,000) and ongoing electricity (~$12–$15/month), or pursue county enforcement if documentation supports a violation.
•Staff provided numeric breakdowns: ~$44,000 trade‑in, $10,916 purchase remainder, ~$22k–$23k for equipment; $35,000 appropriation requested as emergency.
•Three routine items — impound sale, cemetery deed sale and roster amendment — were presented and briefly described.
•Trustees discussed purchase of the adjacent mid‑1950s house to create a consolidated municipal campus and to host live‑burn training on Oct. 30.
•Wright announced Residence Day (Sept. 4), First Responders Day (Sept. 11) and a Kings High School litter pickup on Sept. 11; Public Works will do full‑depth asphalt repairs at Station 76 to save costs.

Decisions

•All routine motions approved by recorded votes.
•Entered executive session; no public action announced.
•No formal board action; informational report only.
•No funding or enforcement action adopted at this meeting
•Resolution 26‑0902B approved; appropriation declared emergency.
•Trustees authorized the administrator to enter contracts for asbestos remediation and demolition.

Directions

•Authorize contracts for abatement and demolition; require certified removal and chain of custody for disposed materials; Public Works to restore site to seeded grass.
•Clerk and police department to execute paperwork and administrative follow‑up.
•Proceed into closed session under ORC 121.22(G)(2).
•Proceed with procurement; appropriate $35,000 in Fund 2081 immediately.
•Public Works to schedule asphalt repairs; staff to publicize upcoming events.
•Report back to trustees with completion documentation.
•Staff to search county and regional planning records for the original subdivision/lighting plan and report back to trustees.

Aug

Hamilton Township Trustees 8/19/26

Hamilton Township trustees convened for a regular meeting that included approval of minutes and bills, presentation of two scholarship winners, and votes on four resolutions: a TIF for Pebble Lane infrastructure, a private sale of surplus police property, a sanitary sewer easement for the Fry family, and an increase in cemetery appropriations. The administrator also reported local events, training, and public-works updates.

Discussion Points

•Administrator Wright described the location of the prior 2009 easement and the need for the Frys to connect to county sewer.
•Chair and Administrator Wright explained the operational need and labor intensity of cemetery maintenance and the rationale for switching contractors.
•Chair described the sale as standard disposal of unneeded police property.
•Chair summarized purpose of the TIF and abatement terms.
•Homearama resident discount (Sept. 4) and Heroes Day (Sept. 11) announced; ongoing fire-inspector training and Engine 77 maintenance discussed.
•Presentations highlighted township government, parks assessments, and resident involvement.

Decisions

•Resolution 26-0819A approved by roll call
•Resolution 26-0819B approved by roll call
•Resolution 26-0819C approved
•Resolution 26-0819D approved; declared an emergency

Directions

•Administrator and fiscal officer to complete required paperwork and finalize TIF agreement documents.
•Authorize easement; Frys to record and pay for the tap and maintenance responsibility remains private.
•Police department/fiscal officer to complete private sale under township rules.
•Post event details on township website.
•Proceed with procurement/engagement of new contractor under increased appropriations.

Jul

Hamilton Township Trustees 7/1/26

Township trustees heard a detailed Warren County Court update from Judges Fischer and Locksley, received resident complaints about a nuisance parcel and a blocked connector road, approved several emergency equipment and vegetation-removal resolutions, and received project updates on Mounts Park, school resource officer recognition, and an upcoming county repaving program.

Discussion Points

•County continues using a uniform bond schedule despite repeal of rule 5.02; arraignment times adjusted to ensure public-defender coverage per statutory change.
•Court added probation staff (now four officers) and a new bailiff; caseload rose by ~1,000 cases in 2025, largely traffic.
•Developer has responded to repair bollards in the past; trustees and chiefs favor a more permanent solution that permits emergency access.
•New courthouse opened: >22,000 sq ft, two full-size courtrooms, hearing room, room for more clerks and probation officers.
•Resident reported notices initially sent to developer rather than HOA and a misattached resolution in a subsequent notice.
•Residents request either opening the road or installing a durable and aesthetic barrier (stainless bollards, landscaping, boulders, or controlled gate).
•Routine administrative approvals and multiple emergency declarations for equipment and nuisance removal were presented and passed.
•Specialized dockets (mental-health, veterans) expanded; success docket graduates have low recidivism so far.
•Temporary bollards at the closed connector are frequently removed/destroyed and vehicles now drive onto private property.
•Trustees apologized and pledged to provide corrected information and follow up.
•Votes recorded show two trustees voting yes; one trustee absent.

Decisions

•All recorded motions passed.
•Judge will resign seat following election; governor will appoint a replacement when resignations occur.
•Resolution 26-0701B approving vegetation cutting and trash removal at 0 Hildebrand Drive was approved as an emergency.

Directions

•Staff to carry out purchases and vegetation removal per approved motions.
•Staff to coordinate with the HOA and property owners about preferred landscaping and barrier options, and to present options at a future meeting.
•Staff to follow up with developer and HOA, supply corrected notices and documentation of intended land-use (naturalized vs. mowed).

May

May 26, 2026

Warren County commissioners approved a resolution allowing intercounty adjustment of Title 20/TANF allocations and three resolutions moving assets, liabilities and operations of the Greater Warren County Drug Task Force from a council of governments to a memorandum of understanding under the sheriff’s office; commissioners also reviewed 2026 CDBG draft allocations and moved into executive session to consider two personnel appointments.

Discussion Points

•A commissioner requested time to consult CCAO and counsel about audit costs and the long-term budget impact.
•Board majority favored moving forward to avoid reconvening the council of governments and to align with statewide practice.
•Board proposed specific reductions and phasing options to bring the package into compliance.
•Commissioners expressed concern about mandate-driven administration and administrative costs.
•James Ryan described mechanics of transferring Title 20 and TANF allocations between counties.
•Sheriff Bridal argued the MOU model reduces open‑meeting risks and administrative overhead and allows the county to exercise tighter fiscal oversight.
•Staff reported a $904,912 allocation, administrative set-aside of about $80,000, and public-service requests that exceed HUD’s 15% cap by roughly $30,400.

Decisions

•Board approved resolution authorizing intercounty adjustment for 2026.
•Three resolutions were approved; the liability-transfer resolution passed with one abstention.

Directions

•Commissioner Jones will review with CCAO and legal counsel and may revisit the decision if new information emerges.
•Staff and sheriff to coordinate with the auditor’s office on audit procedures and provide a follow-up report.
•Staff may prepare annual agreement templates and return any specific transfer proposals for board approval.
•Staff to rework the draft CDBG allocations to reflect cuts and return to board with updated recommendation.
•Staff to verify Franklin Township project’s low-to-moderate income eligibility and confirm Pleasant Plain siren coverage.

May

Hamilton Township Trustees 5/20/26

Hamilton Township Board of Trustees held a regular meeting that included a public hearing and adoption of zoning text amendments (lighting standards and prohibition of off‑site semi‑truck parking), approval of an ambulance purchase financing plan, and a 12‑month moratorium on new data centers.

Discussion Points

•Ambulance purchase financing plan to avoid interest; moratorium instituted to permit fact‑finding on data centers; TIF reimbursements for Chase Bank development accounted and approved.
•Staff presented amendments to lighting standards and truck parking; residents raised light intrusion and grandfathering/nonconforming‑use concerns; counsel explained enforcement and nonconforming‑use doctrine.

Decisions

•Adopt text amendments to chapters 4, 6 and 12 (resolution 26‑0520E).
•Approve resolutions 26‑0520A, 26‑0520B, 26‑0520C, 26‑0520D, and 26‑0520E.

Directions

•Finalize ambulance contract and encumbrance approach; staff to perform study of data‑center impacts and return with recommendations during the moratorium period.
•Staff to codify financing/implementation and enforcement approach with legal counsel; publish adopted text and notify zoning commission.

May

May 19, 2026

Warren County commissioners moved through routine contract and procurement items, then held an administrative site-plan hearing for Duff Real Estate LLC'9s Southern Tire Mart at 3200 State Route 350 in Turtle Creek Township (case 101-2026). The board closed the hearing, adopted a resolution approving the site plan subject to conditions and then voted to enter an executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(5).

Discussion Points

•Applicant stated no objection to conditions and to exhibit being part of the record.
•Human Services requested authorization to solicit bids for Medicaid non-emergency transportation.
•ODOT may require traffic-impact study for left-turn from SR 350; county engineer to review internal circulation and stormwater.
•Staff presented contract approvals and explained the Motorola change order was corrective with no cost.
•Township requested ADA-compliant walkway and landscaping revisions; applicant updated plans.

Decisions

•Board approved the consent and administrative items.
•Resolution approving the site plan adopted subject to the listed conditions.

Directions

•County engineer's office to review and approve internal circulation and stormwater; staff to ensure compliance with zoning code sections cited.
•If ODOT deems necessary, applicant must provide traffic-impact study addressing left-turn access from SR 350.
•Procurement and relevant departments to execute contracts and solicit bids per county procedures.

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