Wood County commissioners held a regular session May 5, 2026; they approved a slate of resolutions including personnel and contract items, then heard an Ohio Department of Transportation District 2 presentation on construction, maintenance and long-range corridor studies including I-475 and the I-73 corridor.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners asked about detour routing and timing for major projects; ODOT responded on mapping coordination and feasibility timelines.
•Commissioners recessed and later reconvened to approve held minutes.
•ODOT District 2 presented district realignment, maintenance plans, bridge and resurfacing projects, and corridor studies including I-475 and I-73.
•Staff reviewed the resolutions listing and explained specific items such as an authorization for unclaimed funds and emergency management contracts.

Decisions

•Approve resolutions listing (with 26-00528 held) and later approve 26-00528 prior minutes.
•Commissioners approved listed resolutions (26-00528 through 26-00542) and separately approved prior meeting minutes (26-00528).

Directions

•No additional staff direction recorded; administrative tasks assigned to clerk/administrator to file and publish proceedings.
•No formal directions recorded for staff beyond accepting the presentation; staff clarified resolutions and posted required notices.

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 04/28/2026

Wood County Commissioners approved a package of routine resolutions including authorization to advertise a $1.3 million East Broadway Drainage project (partially ARPA-funded), heard a Delta Dental and employee wellness update, and received public comments raising concerns about the proposed Apollo gas-fired power plant at the Meta site.

Discussion Points

•Board reviewed and approved multiple routine resolutions as a package.
•Commissioners said they would consider the information and consult legislators.
•Delta Dental utilization and wellness screening outcomes presented.
•Residents urged the Board to act on concerns about an OEPA air permit for the proposed Apollo plant.

Decisions

•No formal action taken.
•No formal action taken during the meeting.
•Resolutions package approved; East Broadway bidding authorized.

Directions

•County Engineer to prepare bid documents for East Broadway Drainage project.

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 04/28/2026

At its April 28, 2026 regular session, the Wood County Board of County Commissioners approved a batch of routine resolutions (including facility contracts, licensing purchases and a fairgrounds rental), discussed a possible plan to double the homestead exemption and owner-occupancy tax credit pending fiscal impact information from the Auditor, and entered executive session to consider a property purchase.

Discussion Points

•Clerk presented the resolution list; commissioners reviewed each item as part of the agenda.
•Commissioner Herringshaw noted several other counties had taken the step last year.
•Commissioner LaHote requested outreach to other taxing authorities that would be affected.
•County Administrator Carri Stanley presented Treasurer Spoerl's inquiry about doubling the homestead exemption and owner-occupancy credit and asked the Auditor to prepare impact data.
•Personnel changes and travel requests were noted on the listing.

Decisions

•No formal vote or policy decision was taken; discussion deferred pending Auditor's analysis.
•Omnibus approval of resolutions 26-00511 through 26-00527 by unanimous roll-call vote.

Directions

•Auditor Oestreich to provide a list detailing the amount each local taxing authority would lose if exemptions are doubled.
•Clerk/appropriate departments to execute contracts and amendments as authorized.
•Relevant departments to implement approvals (Facilities, IT, JFS).

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 04/23/2026

Wood County Commissioners met April 28, 2026, approved a slate of routine resolutions (voiding one personnel item), heard a presentation and final ARPA reimbursement check to Habitat for Humanity of Wood County, and received a Buildings & Grounds update on facility projects and equipment needs.

Discussion Points

•Completed parking, 911 center renovations and courthouse work; ongoing CPC 1 renovation and JRC door/lock project.
•Habitat described use of ARPA funds for staffing and project costs and the opening of a ReStore in 2025.
•Leachate pump failure at landfill (approx. 120 gpm) and procurement timeline/costs discussed.
•Ohashi noted reduced corporate sponsorship and rising land costs.
•Staff reviewed the resolution list and explained several items including a supplemental appropriation and pavement repairs.

Decisions

•Approve listed resolutions except Resolution 26-00503 (void personnel actions).
•Final reimbursement check of $138,000 presented to Habitat; board recorded payment as final ARPA reimbursement for the project allocation.
•Staff to pursue purchase of replacement pump and to work with insurance on roof claim.

Directions

•Blausey to proceed with procurement and contracts (Atrium roof, concrete repairs) and meet with contractors for drainage improvements.
•Clerk to file approved minutes and proceedings in the commissioners' office.
•Schger and Landfill Superintendent to meet Northwestern Water and Sewer District to discuss pump options.

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 04/21/2026

The Wood County Board of County Commissioners met April 21, 2026; the board approved a package of routine resolutions and personnel actions, authorized additional maintenance funding for county office building drainage, entered two executive sessions (property purchase and security), and received an update from the Wood County Regional Airport Authority on hangar and overlay funding needs.

Discussion Points

•Assistant Administrator Dan Scherger described additional drainage work costs of $8,000 and solicited direction to proceed.
•Commissioners discussed and approved a package of resolutions and personnel actions.
•Loss of eight BGSU flight instructors has created a two-month backlog for stage checks, affecting operations.
•RAA President Jamie Weidner said available state grant funds must be approved by June 1 or could be lost.

Decisions

•Entered and exited two executive sessions; no public actions taken in closed sessions.
•No formal funding vote at this meeting; possible future action to amend agreement or extend loan drawdown timeline.
•Resolutions and personnel actions on the attached listing approved.

Directions

•File and attest to adopted minutes and resolutions for public inspection.
•Proceed with the additional $8,000 in drainage work.
•RAA to pursue meeting and funding options; county to consider whether an amendment to the county–RAA agreement is needed.

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 04/16/2026

Wood County Board of Commissioners met April 16, 2026. The board approved a slate of routine resolutions including authorization to advertise bids for the $1.3 million East Broadway Drainage Improvement Project (partly ARPA-funded), received staff reports on Delta Dental plan utilization and employee wellness screenings, and heard public comment urging local action and legal challenges to an air permit for a proposed Apollo gas power plant at the Meta site in Middleton Township.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners said they would take the information under consideration and consult legislators; no formal direction or motion was made.
•Delta Dental reported 95% in‑network utilization and steady plan costs.
•HR reported wellness screening counts (128 new screenings) and program cost ($68,000).
•No substantive debate or amendments recorded; resolutions adopted as a package.
•Residents asked the board whether commissioners knew of the planned gas plant and urged local action before May 1.
•Speakers alleged the OEPA permit is deficient and politically influenced and raised technical concerns about carbon monoxide estimates and allowed start‑ups/shutdowns.
•Staff noted the East Broadway project estimate ($1.3M) and ARPA contribution ($593,000).

Decisions

•Resolutions listing approved as presented.

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 04/14/2026

Wood County Board of Commissioners approved a slate of resolutions and personnel changes, received updates from Building Inspection, county insurance (CORSA) and Information Technology, and entered executive session to discuss county security arrangements before adjourning.

Discussion Points

•5.4% premium increase for 2026; CORSA subsidized law-enforcement grants (~$700,000); property values and payroll increases since 2019; formation of new excess-insurance entity to stabilize market access.
•Office is fully staffed; renovations nearly complete; no major changes in operations; DARTs can assist with post-flood assessments; potential permitting needs for property owners following flooding.
•Personnel changes at Wood Haven and Commissioners' Office; travel policy revisions led by the Auditor and Job & Family Services; procurement requests and transfers including $55,233 to public assistance.
•Server failure on April 3 attributed to hard-drive failure; full recovery from backups; KnowBe4 training at 80% completion; RTO and RPO explained.

Decisions

•Approve resolutions and minutes; record procurement items and transfers.
•Enter executive session to discuss security arrangements; no public resolution recorded.
•Informational briefing; no board action taken.
•Staff will inspect structures if permit or safety concerns are identified.

Directions

•Cendol to join a call with Wood County EMA, Village of Pemberville officials and ODNR to assess needs.
•Draft travel policy to be circulated to Board for review.
•No public follow-up details recorded due to executive session; IT to continue integration of new technician and pursue Assistant IT Director posting.

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 04/09/2026

At the April 9, 2026 Wood County Board of County Commissioners meeting, commissioners approved a slate of routine resolutions (including a $128,602 pavement-markings contract and an $8,000 study amendment) and heard updates from the Veterans Service Office and the Wood County District Public Library. Veterans staff reported $2.74 million in VA benefits awarded in 2025 and outlined facility and outreach plans; the library reported rising use and plans to seek a levy renewal and build a $2 million endowment.

Discussion Points

•Board intends to request the commissioners place a renewal levy on the November 2026 ballot; Foundation to pursue endowment fundraising.
•Commissioners reviewed and approved the resolution listing as submitted by staff.
•Library spending on new materials (19.74%) and private fundraising (Novel Night) underpin continued investment in collections.
•Ms. Stanley asked whether commissioners wanted additional Kleinfelder review; commissioners agreed to authorize additional work.
•Planned exterior improvements at 1940 E Gypsy Lane include signage and a flagpole; building storage is a concern and the automatic entry door motor is at capacity.
•Staffing increases at the VSO have led to some initial errors in claim reviews and staff are reconciling records stored in filing cabinets and software.
•VSO engaged with community coalitions (housing/homelessness, suicide prevention) and plans outreach programming including jam sessions, game nights and an e-gaming event in partnership with Penta.
•WCDPL reported increased checkouts, program attendance and Bookmobile outreach for 2025.

Decisions

•Resolutions 26-00433 through 26-00452 approved; specific contractual authorizations noted above.

Directions

•Board will consider a resolution in May to request the levy placement; commissioners will be asked to place the levy on the ballot if the board approves.
•Commissioners authorized inclusion of VSO updates in the record; no formal vote specific to VSO work was recorded.
•County staff to proceed with contracting and permit application tasks listed in packet.
•Staff will continue records reconciliation and attend scheduled state and national training.

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 04/07/2026

The Wood County Board of County Commissioners met April 2, 2026, approved a slate of resolutions and personnel actions, and heard a monthly Facilities update and an introduction of the new Northwestern Water and Sewer District president. Commissioners tabled an agreement with Habitec for alarm inspections and recessed/adjourned per motions on the docket.

Discussion Points

•Board reviewed personnel actions and the resolutions listing; Facilities director reviewed Buildings & Grounds update.
•Completed projects (door, roof, sprinkler), current projects (remodels, fire panel, parking), kickoff for HVAC replacement at EGLC.
•Introduction and brief remarks by new NWSD president; trustee reflection on service.

Decisions

•Approval of the remaining resolutions on the listing; recess and adjourn motions carried.
•No additional formal board action recorded beyond listing in resolutions.
•No formal vote recorded; introduction and congratulations noted.

Directions

•Proceed with scheduled kickoff for multi-building HVAC replacement; crews to continue finishing remodel work.
•Resolution 26-00384 with Habitec tabled for further review.

Apr

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 04/07/2026

Wood County Board of Commissioners approved routine resolutions (voiding one bid advertisement) and heard a Wood Haven operations update, including an ongoing Ohio Department of Health survey, staffing notes and a 9.65 satisfaction rating; meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.

Discussion Points

•Administrator has not yet received expected Medicaid settlement payment for Wood Haven.
•Board reviewed resolution listing and personnel actions; decided to void Resolution 26-00412 (advertise for bids) and approve remaining items.
•Census is 83; February finances broke even; 8 of 15 admissions in February were referrals from Wood County Hospital.
•Environmental services reports full staffing and staff awards; department scored 9.65 last fall.
•Ohio Department of Health surveyors are present through Thursday and resident interviews so far raised no concerns.
•Purchases authorized for IT and the commissioners' office were approved as listed.

Decisions

•Approved resolutions listing (except 26-00412); adjourned meeting.

Directions

•Forward corrected monthly allocation to Auditor's Office for March.

Mar

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 03/24/2026

Wood County Board of Commissioners met March 24, 2026, approved a package of routine resolutions including a $1,137,723 return of grant funds to the General Fund, authorized contracts for demolition and equipment purchases, acknowledged an expedited Type 1 annexation petition for territory in Perrysburg Township, and adjourned with no public comment.

Discussion Points

•Clerk reported county engineer review of map and legal description
•Staff reviewed personnel items and the resolutions package, including budget adjustments and procurement

Decisions

•Acknowledgement of petition recorded on the resolutions listing
•Board approved resolutions listing, moving items forward for execution

Mar

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 03/19/2026

Wood County Board of Commissioners reviewed and approved minutes and multiple resolutions from its March 19 session, confirmed an appointment to the ADAMHS board, received a county insurance update including large stop-loss reimbursements, and agreed to engage Plante Moran for an assessment of Wood Haven.

Discussion Points

•Board reviewed a list of personnel actions across several departments and discussed adjustments to appropriations and transfers.
•Brokers recommended maintaining current reserve policy and will investigate formulary-change issues raised by employees.
•Commissioners discussed holding and tabling specific resolutions for later action.
•Commissioners emphasized need for implementation accountability and a deadline for follow-up.
•Estimated cost was described as over $100,000; staff to return with firm cost and contract.
•Plante Moran LivingForward proposed a four-step life-cycle reset and on-site operational assessment.
•Presentation of trust balances and stop-loss reimbursements; identification of historical reserve balances.

Decisions

•Approve listed resolutions with exceptions; approve appointment of Cara Neer to ADAMHS board.
•Commissioners agreed to move forward with the assessment and strategy plan; no contract signed at this session.
•No policy changes made at this meeting.

Directions

•Brokers to investigate MedBen formulary-change complaints.
•Clerk to file approved minutes and resolutions for public inspection.
•Commissioners to continue annual review of the self-insurance reserve policy.
•Res. 26-00335 (Sound Solutions) to be tabled for further review.
•Return to the board with contract and scope for formal approval.
•Staff to proceed with arranging Plante Moran on-site visit and finalize engagement details.

Mar

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 03/17/2026

The Wood County Board of County Commissioners met March 17, 2026, approved a slate of routine resolutions including purchases for Wood Haven Health Care, and heard a quarterly update from Wood County ADAMHS highlighting an upcoming recovery art show and potential provider funding reductions as the board prepares a new budget allocation process.

Discussion Points

•A consultant will help implement a scoring process for provider allocations; 47 providers submitted information and roughly 12–15 typically receive allocations.
•ADAMHS budget requests totaled approximately $11.8 million versus a $12 million program budget.
•Question by Commissioner Bowlus about AED cost and number of lifts to be purchased for Wood Haven; Assistant County Administrator Scherger said AED ~ $1,900 and the remainder covers lifts.
•Resolutions including purchases and contract approvals were reviewed and approved as a packet, except the minutes were held and later approved upon reconvening.
•State funding covers MRSS Monday–Friday 8 a.m.–8 p.m.; county funds weekend and remaining hours to maintain continuous MRSS.

Decisions

•Adopted resolutions on the listing including 26-00306; approved prior meeting minutes (26-00311).

Directions

•Assistant County Administrator to provide a cost breakdown for the AED and lifts.

Mar

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 03/12/2026

Wood County commissioners heard a presentation on the Worklink Workforce Mobility Study that explored shuttle, microtransit and governance options to serve workers across the county; they also received a quarterly update from the Board of Developmental Disabilities showing rising enrollment and waiver costs, and approved a package of routine resolutions while holding and tabling two items for later consideration.

Discussion Points

•Enrollment growth, waiver count increases, rising non-federal Medicaid share and levy planning.
•Omnibus approval of resolutions; two items held/tabled for later consideration.
•Worklink study goals, data on commuter flows, proposed service options and cost estimates; funding sources and governance models; Board of DD enrollment and waiver cost increases.

Decisions

•No funding decision made at the March 12 session; the update was informational.
•Omnibus approval motion passed approving the listed resolutions except 26-00296 (held) and 26-00306 (tabled).
•Omnibus approval passed (3-0); 26-00296 held; 26-00306 tabled.

Directions

•Board to return in 2028 for levy renewal planning and to continue reporting enrollment and fiscal data to commissioners.
•Clerk to return held and tabled items to a future agenda with requested information.
•No formal direction requested for Worklink; presenters to continue outreach and hold public forum March 25; clerk to follow up on held/tabling resolutions.

Mar

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 03/10/2026

Wood County Commissioners met March 10, 2026, approved routine resolutions (including joining a new national opioid remnant settlement), heard a dog shelter quarterly update that highlighted changes from Ohio House Bill 247, received an IT security update and entered executive session, and discussed procedural concerns with the Sugar Creek Joint County Drainage Project.

Discussion Points

•Assistant County Administrator Dan Scherger explained the opioid settlement would be a one-time payment and had been reviewed by the prosecutor's office.
•Harding described outreach activities (door-to-door checks, adoption events, enrichment nights) and explained statutory changes under HB 247.
•Missing engineer signatures on final plans; disagreement over scope (log-jam removal only); lack of Sandusky prosecutor opinion; missing ODOT response; over 200 parcel-owner entries flagged as incorrect.

Decisions

•Direction to draft letter recorded; no final decision on project advancement recorded.
•Resolutions listing adopted unanimously, including Resolution 26-00295 opt-in.

Directions

•Clerk to draft a letter to the Joint Board and county engineers requesting prosecutor opinion, ODOT/ODNR responses and corrected assessment roll.
•County administration to process adopted resolutions and execute opt-in paperwork for the opioid remnant settlement.

Mar

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 03/05/2026

Wood County Board of County Commissioners met March 5, 2026. Commissioners approved routine resolutions including a $100,000 supplemental appropriation for an opioid grant, heard a Wood Haven operational update including an estimated Medicaid settlement payment, and received an economic development briefing announcing a new manufacturer in North Baltimore.

Discussion Points

•La Linea Verde selecting North Baltimore for a U.S. location; expected creation of about 70 jobs; NOCK bridge funding and CSX grain-loading activity; First Brands Group facility closing and potential employer interest.
•Wood Haven census and admissions figures; resident programming and staffing levels; potential operational assessment by Plante Moran and its cost; uncertainty about sufficiency of a two-day on-site review; estimate of Medicaid settlement reimbursement.

Directions

•Commissioner LaHote to contact Ottawa County regarding their operational assessment experience; staff to obtain further detail on Plante Moran scope and confirm shift coverage.

Mar

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 03/030/2026

Wood County commissioners approved a slate of routine resolutions, accepted a $400,000 gift for Wood Haven Health Care, and heard a presentation from the Wood County Port Authority about traffic and development projects tied to a large data center and other local infrastructure needs.

Discussion Points

•Ms. Krone offered a $400,000 monetary gift for Wood Haven Health Care with specific program and equipment uses spelled out in her letter.
•Ms. Stanley reviewed multiple resolutions including demolition bids, ditch project appropriations, a $31,347 mass-notification system agreement, and a $31,500 MAXIMUS contract for unit cost rate reporting.
•ODOT flagged I-75/SR 582 interchange for repair (Rex Huffman)
•Pipeline relocation at Mercer Road/SR 582 may delay project timing (Rex Huffman)
•Port Authority working with Rossford Schools on a solar project (James Rossler)
•Site work for a data center could create temporary commute-period traffic and may require traffic signals (Rex Huffman)

Decisions

•Board approved the resolution listing; accepted the $400,000 gift (Resolution 26-00273); adjourned the meeting.
•Commissioners presented a $60,000 check to the Port Authority

Directions

•Staff to monitor ODOT schedules and potential traffic mitigations; Port Authority to coordinate with regional partners
•Staff to set up a new fund to receive and administer the donor gift and to proceed with contract executions for the mass-notification system and unit cost report.

Feb

Board of County Commissioners Meeting Minutes 02/26/2026

The Wood County Board of Commissioners met March 3, 2026, approved a package of routine resolutions and heard quarterly updates from Buildings & Grounds, the Records Center and the Wood County Museum, including plans for a museum roof and dormer replacement and an America250 exhibit opening May 7.

Discussion Points

•Administrator reviewed resolution listing and highlighted key vendor agreements and appropriations
•Auditor tax documents from 1952 forward being microfilmed with authorization to destroy after film is produced
•Courthouse breakroom remodel to be completed by maintenance staff
•Earlier documents will be digitized and retained
•Exhibit opening scheduled for May 7, 2026
•Inclusion of state-recommended themes and donated historical objects
•Multiple mechanical and HVAC replacements scheduled for county buildings
•Museum roof and dormers quoted and recommended for replacement this summer
•No out-of-state travel requests were submitted
•Programming to engage younger audiences (wish wall) and multiple Free First Friday events
•Records Center at 82% capacity
•Staff noted NET Plus transportation service partly funded by general fund

Decisions

•Adopted resolution package as moved and seconded; adjourned meeting

Directions

•Continue microfilming/digitization per Auditor authorizations and departmental priorities
•Further discussion and budgeting for large projects
•Proceed to file and keep proceedings on public record; follow-up on projects as noted by staff
•Proceed with exhibit preparations, grounds work and event sponsorships
•Proceed with in-house breakroom remodel once cabinetry is available

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