Scioto County commissioners met for a regular session that included routine approvals of minutes and bills, several consent motions (including a subgrant and transit fund certification), discussion and approval of an MOU with Tildegate LLC/Google on wastewater planning (county costs to date $255,814.53), workforce and local-hiring concerns tied to a nearby Google site, a roof bid opening, and a short executive session that produced a scheduled pre-disciplinary hearing.

Discussion Points

•Board recessed and returned to open session to set the pre-disciplinary hearing date.
•Chair explained the engineer's request and its connection to the Google project.
•Chair moved to forward the bid to the sheriff's office for review.
•Chair presented background of previous design intent for an on-site wastewater plant and explained technology changes that reduced needed wastewater volume.
•Chair reported complaints about workers from Wisconsin and relayed Holder Construction's pledge to seek the local-hire agreement.
•Chair stated purpose for executive session citing ORC 121.22(G)(1) and (3) and invited the county recorder.
•Chair summarized award totals and term dates.
•Clerk announced single bid amount and project details.
•Clerk reported specific budget numbers and current balance.
•Commissioner Dilshere asked whether the percentage of temporary/out-of-area workers had changed.
•Commissioner Moore said Strand is conducting a capacity study for Willowsburg and a subsequent agreement would outline upgrade costs.
•Commissioners approved motion and seconded without substantive amendment.
•Commissioners highlighted a Nov. 10 public meeting where Google and Holder Construction will present plans.
•No substantive discussion or amendments were recorded.
•Speakers urged coordinated training programs and union involvement to turn temporary work into local permanent jobs.

Decisions

•Agreement approved; to be administered by JFS.
•Amended pre-disciplinary hearing scheduled for Nov. 2 at 9:00 a.m.
•Bid forwarded to sheriff for review.
•Board adopted the resolution to request ODOT review.
•Board approved the MOU allowing the study to proceed; any construction/upgrades will require further agreements.
•Board approved the transit reserve fund certification.
•No formal policy change recorded; board asked staff and contractors to follow up.

Directions

•Chair and staff to follow up with Holder Construction and Google to obtain and review the local-hire agreement; provide resource information for local applicants and training programs.
•Engineer to forward request to ODOT.
•Human Resources to schedule and notify parties for the pre-disciplinary hearing.
•Sanitary Engineer's Office to coordinate with Strand and report study findings to the board.
•Sheriff's office to review bid submission and provide recommendation.

Oct

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, October 22, 2026

Scioto County commissioners met Oct. 22, 2026. They approved routine business (minutes, appropriations, transfers, $912,265.02 payments), signed off on a $10,000 net change order for a CDBG-funded Raritan Daily Bread renovation, issued a notice to proceed for a CDBG park fencing project, approved a letter of support for STAR Inc.'s ODOT grant, scheduled the county/township annual meeting per ORC 5543.06, set a preliminary hearing for an employee and authorized a special payment to the Nutter Center.

Discussion Points

•Board entered and exited lawful executive session under ORC 121.22(D)(1).
•Chair described contract math: remove $2,000 cooler labor, add $12,000 exhaust hood materials for net +$10,000.
•Chair explained STAR's aging fleet and maintenance costs as the reason for applying for grant funding.
•Chair linked the fencing project to the county's larger revitalization investments, citing walking paths and pickleball courts.
•Chair noted Russell Trust closing likely Oct. 30 and buyer has 160 days to remove rails and ties and clear corridor.
•Chair said former school building is village property and not part of county trail project.
•Chair warned Phase II EPA assessments can create private remediation liability, which complicates land-bank or county remediation roles.
•Commissioners noted recent ribbon-cutting and community meal service provided by the facility.
•Commissioners recorded appreciation for staff who flagged the request.
•Commissioners recorded support and approved the notice to proceed.
•Public action recorded: predisciplinary hearing set and a previously omitted payment to the Nutter Center authorized.

Decisions

•Change order No. 2 approved; new contract price $299,400; completion 11/30/2026.
•Letter of support approved to be added to STAR's grant application.
•Notice to proceed approved with specified start and completion windows.
•Predisciplinary hearing scheduled for 2026-10-27 at 09:00; special payment to the Nutter Center authorized.

Directions

•County finance to process the special payment to the Nutter Center.
•County HR to notify the affected employee about the scheduled hearing.

Oct

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, October 15, 2026

Scioto County Board of Commissioners held a regular meeting on Oct. 15, 2026, approving routine fiscal items, several resolutions including two airport grant applications and property transfers, noting a lower electronic monitoring invoice from Portsmouth Municipal Court, and fielding public questions about regional data-center development.

Discussion Points

•Apportionment of FAA/ODOT/local shares for both grants; specification of apron square yardage for resurfacing.
•Brief presentation of payment schedule and roll-call approval.
•Court adjusted use of electronic monitoring toward treatment cases; monthly invoice dropped compared with previous months.
•History of lease-to-provider dating to 1974; need for ownership to access renovation funds.
•Potential for thousands of construction jobs linked to data-center projects; supply-chain opportunities for local manufacturers; housing and service needs to support incoming workers.
•Previous potential data breach and insurer engagement of Kutak Rock LLP for notifications.
•Program funds demolition of blighted structures; county partners with Portsmouth on match and list verification.

Decisions

•Approved payment of September invoice
•No formal action taken; information-sharing and monitoring suggested.
•Payment schedule and appropriations approved
•Resolution adopted to allow use of logo and signature.
•Resolutions adopted to apply for and accept grants
•Transfer approved
•Verified properties and authorized application

Directions

•Authorize airport authority to accept and manage grant if awarded.
•Authorize clerk to provide logo and chair's signature.
•Encourage continued coordination with regional partners and economic development staff.

Oct

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, October 08, 2026

Scioto County Board of Commissioners met Oct. 8, 2026, approved routine payments and transfers, authorized a deed transfer of a parcel tied to the Elks Country Club project to the county land bank, approved a change order for the New Boston Millbrook Park walking trail (CDBG funds), and sent a letter to the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio urging retention of copper telephone service until reliable replacements reach all households.

Discussion Points

•Clerk read total amount and commissioners placed items on consent; no substantive debate recorded.
•S1 argued copper retirement poses risks to 911 access in parts of the county without reliable broadband; EMA director provided household estimate.
•S1 described technical change to surface and the contract price change.
•S1 noted funding through a $750,000 CDBG community revitalization grant and village responsibility for any extra cost.
•S1 presented grant and budget adjustment numbers for juvenile court and victim assistance.
•S1 read invoice details from Clerk of Courts and highlighted reduction from prior totals; commissioners noted improved coordination.
•S2 described prior ARPA-funded fiber expansion and remaining gaps.
•S2 explained project history, ODNR funding shortfall, deed/resurvey issues and dam liability concerns.

Decisions

•Adopted resolution to transfer parcel to Land Reutilization Corporation; authorized chairman to sign warranty deed.
•Approved change order; unanimous vote.
•Approved invoice acceptance, grant adjustment and grant acceptance by unanimous vote.
•Approved payments and accepted reports/minutes.
•Authorize sending letter; unanimous vote to transmit.

Directions

•Authorize disbursement of listed accounts and acceptance of reports.
•Proceed with change order and maintain completion date of Dec. 31, 2026.
•Process county payment for monitoring invoice; implement budget adjustment for youth services; accept grant award for prosecutor's victim services.
•Send approved letter to PUCO; county staff to monitor regulator responses.
•Transfer parcel to land bank; staff to assist Elks nonprofit with funding options.

Oct

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, September 24, 2026

Scioto County commissioners met Sept. 24 to approve routine business, extend a CDBG grant for New Boston Millbrook Park walking trail, approve several procurement and support letters (including a $497,000 AMLR grant request for the Scioto Heritage Museum), accept the retirement notice of JFS director Tamara Morton (effective Dec. 31, 2026), and hear extended discussion of county budget shortfalls.

Discussion Points

•Board confirmed extension days (153) and that project cost remains the same.
•Board discussed difficulty of replacing someone with Morton's experience and suggested considering a recruiting firm.
•Chair stated a $3.6M shortfall tied to CPS and cited a potential $1.4M salary-line exposure and $1M+ insurance premium increase next year.
•Citizens and commissioners discussed vacancy management and past use of one-time grant funding to cover general fund shortfalls.
•Clerk reported regular docket total $690,646.92.
•Commissioners agreed to provide a support letter as part of the application.
•Commissioners approved the environmental review to be processed through the office.
•Commissioners recorded approval following standard motion/second.
•Morton credited with consolidating children's services under JFS and reducing caseloads from around 407 to 197 children in care.
•Motion to advertise and accept sealed bids passed.
•Staff announced the recommended award and the bid amount.
•Staff explained delay due to construction scheduling and additional project funds via a budget amendment.
•Staff explained the $43,000 JFS special payment as a paperwork correction to routing funds.
•Staff noted museum work to revitalize two buildings and the requested $497,000 grant amount.
•Staff noted the activity is categorically excluded under section 58.5 and is to modernize Otis elevators at Cliffside House.
•Staff presented schedule and funding; commissioners clarified funding source (female jail designated funds).

Decisions

•Accepted retirement notice effective 12/31/2026.
•Approved 153-day extension; no change in price.
•Approved award to Collier Construction Services for $94,573.20.
•Approved both the docket and the special payment.
•Approved environmental review authorization.
•Approved support letter for AMLR application.
•Authorized advertisement and procurement schedule.
•No formal cuts were approved at this meeting.

Directions

•Clerk to publish advertisement and hold pre-bid meeting Oct. 15.
•Community Development to draft and send the letter.
•Continue meetings with officeholders and prioritize mandated services.
•Explore vacancy management and targeted backfills only where necessary.
•Finance to process payments and complete paperwork.
•Staff to explore recruitment options and get quotes from recruiting firms.
•Staff to update schedule and work to complete by new deadline.

Oct

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, October 01, 2026

Scioto County Board of Commissioners convened Oct. 1, 2026, approved routine finance items and resolutions, and voted to pursue a 24-mile Rails-to-Trails conversion of the Peavine corridor after agreeing to a $1 purchase from Norfolk Southern; commissioners also authorized ODOT grant applications and fielded public questions about the Franklin Furnace data center and local hiring.

Discussion Points

•Chair described 24-mile corridor history, remediation timeline and estimated paving costs.
•Chair described authorization to pursue ODOT transit grants in collaboration with ASC.
•Chair explained increased construction traffic and community requests prompted the study.
•Chair explained rail-banking and the county's responsibilities under a trail-use agreement.
•Chair read historical background and noted congregation’s service since 1872.
•Chair said no contractual local-hire percentage exists but CRA requires union engagement and annual reporting.
•Clerk presented total amount of accounts and certificates due.
•Commissioners reported current local labor presence and vendor fair efforts.
•Concerns over bridge and trestle liability and funding needs were raised implicitly through description of responsibilities.
•Deacon Miles Horsley was invited forward to receive recognition.
•Direction to the county engineer to request ODOT’s review.
•Public asked about site progress and local hiring requirements.

Decisions

•Payment approved.
•Purchase agreement approved; trail-use agreement also approved separately.
•Resolution adopted.
•Resolution approved to authorize applications.
•Traffic study authorization approved.
•Trail-use agreement approved.

Directions

•County engineer to submit request to ODOT.
•County to pursue grant funding for phased construction.
•Legal to finalize indemnification language; chair authorized to sign pending final review.
•Staff to coordinate with ASC and ODOT to prepare applications.
•Staff to forward materials to the federal transportation board for rail-banking.
•Staff to monitor local hiring and report as required under CRA.

Sep

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, October 03, 2024

Scioto County commissioners met to address flood cleanup and disaster assessments, hear multiple routine fiscal and contract items, consider a donated Norfolk Southern rail line (tabled), and debate the suspension of the county economic development director amid an ongoing state audit investigation. The board also adopted a resolution supporting the Trillium H2 power project and approved several ARP-funded grants and repairs.

Discussion Points

•Board requested additional counsel and real-estate attorney review
•Clerk of Courts renovations retain previously agreed $50,000 commitment
•Commissioners debated separation between county economic development office and SOPA
•Concerns that suspension caused operational limbo for active projects and bond/timing obligations
•Contract is a renewal that maintains four deputies dedicated to Porter Township
•County encouraged residents to fill out damage assessments for major and minor damage
•Director placed on administrative leave following search-warrant activity and state-auditor involvement
•EMA and county crews deployed to remove debris; state declaration process in motion
•Environmental liability language in the donation agreement appeared to indemnify Norfolk Southern while leaving county exposed
•Estimated filing fees (~$30,000) and surveying costs could be substantial
•Odd Fellows roof replacement required after insurer shortfall
•Potential tourism value and rails-to-trails reuse presented by committee member
•Project supporters described construction and long-term jobs and economic impact based on an Ohio University estimate
•Some commissioners argued leave was necessary to protect the organization and individual pending investigation
•Support requested to strengthen loan-guarantee application
•Tailored Cookie LLC grant language amended and presented
•Township pays for expanded service; the county provides deputies through sheriff's office

Decisions

•ARP-funded items adopted; one abstention recorded on Tailored Cookie grant
•Board adopted the resolution supporting the Trillium H2 project
•Contract renewal approved
•Motion to table donation agreement passed; no acceptance taken
•No public personnel action taken; executive session held under cited statute

Directions

•County staff to continue coordinating debris removal and to pursue state declaration support
•County to provide a letter of support for the project's application
•Ensure statutory constraints related to SOPA governance are respected
•Residents with major or minor damage to contact EMA or county offices for assistance completing forms
•Return status updates to board as projects advance
•Sheriff to implement coverage plan and provide periodic updates to commission
•Staff to coordinate a follow-up presentation with Norfolk Southern and counsel
•Staff to ensure ARP compliance and document expenditures
•Staff to identify short-term operational arrangements and report options to the board
•Staff to obtain detailed legal analysis and cost estimates for survey and liability mitigation

Sep

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday November 07, 2024

Scioto County commissioners met for routine business including approvals of payments and appointments, accepted a timber-revenue (stumpage) distribution, moved to executive session and tabled a Victims of Crime Act grant decision for follow-up.

Discussion Points

•Announcement of Friends of Extension Award and description of extension programs (SNAP‑Ed, 4‑H, accessible garden, senior programming).
•Approval of CDC of Ohio as administrator for FY2024 CDBG critical infrastructure grant for Otway Village.
•Commissioners asked staff to identify the source of the in‑kind match and whether immediate action was required.
•Creation of committee to support TAP grant spending and community engagement for Harris/heritage trail and related canal/lock projects.
•Grant amount reported as $44,690.85 with in‑kind match noted in packet (~$11,001.72 as transcribed).
•Invitation to commissioners to be recognized in Columbus in December.
•Presentation of timber-sale net revenues and distribution to county, townships, and school districts.
•Recognition of CDC of Ohio's prior successful grant work.

Decisions

•Administrative contract for $30,000 approved.
•County to receive formal letter and consider sending representatives to the recognition event.
•Motion to table item until clarifying information is provided.
•Presentation accepted; no further action recorded.
•Steering/RFQ committee appointments approved.

Directions

•Staff to verify source/value of in‑kind match and return with information after executive session.

Sep

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, December 05, 2024

Scioto County commissioners held a regular meeting covering routine approvals including payments and contracts, a bridge change order extending the Pond Run Road bridge completion by 165 days, a $1.25 million CDBG award administration for New Boston Village, contract increases for hot-mix materials, several reappointments, a resolution to send a DD levy renewal to the auditor for placement before voters, and executive sessions on pending litigation and collective bargaining (no actions taken).

Discussion Points

•Chair clarified this is a renewal, not an increase, and the resolution will be forwarded to the auditor.
•Chair thanked incumbents for prior service to Developmental Disabilities board.
•Change order increases contract by $283,254.41; completion date unchanged.
•Shope requested address for Menford satellite court office and asked for updates on state auditor investigation into Economic Development Office.
•Staff noted resident engagement via surveys and community events to inform the revitalization plan.
•Staff presented reason for time extension (inclement weather, detour impact)

Decisions

•Administration agreement approved
•Change order approved
•Change Order No.2 approved; completion date changed to 06/15/2025, no price change
•No board action recorded regarding the auditor investigation.
•Reappointments approved
•Resolution adopted and forwarded to auditor

Directions

•CDC of Ohio to administer grants and coordinate with county engineer.
•Chair said he would forward the address to the commenter.
•County engineer to manage revised schedule

Sep

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, September 30, 2024

Scioto County commissioners declared a local emergency after high winds and flooding on Sept. 27, 2024, opened a damage-assessment process and urged residents to submit forms to qualify for state and federal aid. County and partner agencies described assistance options including SNAP replacement, cleanup kits, and Red Cross distribution.

Discussion Points

•Agency described phone-based help and limited in-kind supplies.
•Agency stressed limit on private-property cleanup absent federal designation.
•Board explained purpose of declaration is to allow state/regional assets to assist with damage assessment and recovery.
•Commissioners emphasized need for residents to document damage and submit EMA forms to meet state/federal thresholds.
•EMA described how forms feed into state/federal thresholds for assistance.
•Immediate distribution of cleanup kits and water by Red Cross announced.
•Power outage of four hours required for SNAP replacement claims; EMA verification may be required.
•Replacement limited to recipient's monthly allotment; forms available in-office or by mail/email.
•Residents reported finished basements with several feet of water, ruined furnaces and sewage contamination.
•Residents voiced frustration at perceived lack of municipal action; county explained jurisdictional limits.

Decisions

•Resolution declaring a local emergency adopted unanimously.

Directions

•Commissioners asked residents to contact city council for sewer issues and to submit EMA forms for county/state assistance.
•EMA to perform damage assessments and compile resident-submitted forms for state review.
•Residents directed to complete EMA forms and document damage with photos/videos.
•Residents to fill out EMA damage forms and contact JFS for SNAP replacement (form 72 22).
•Residents told to call the agency phone number for assistance and supplies.

Sep

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, September 30, 2024

Scioto County commissioners declared a local emergency after a storm that caused flooding and wind damage; officials urged residents to submit damage-assessment forms to qualify for state and federal aid and announced immediate local relief resources.

Discussion Points

•Agency can provide supplies and assist public structures; private-property work limited until federal designation.
•County will focus on advocacy and coordination; city-level sewer/drainage issues fall to city councils.
•Eligibility thresholds for state and FEMA assistance.
•Importance of documenting and submitting individual damage reports.
•Need to submit EMA damage forms to meet thresholds for state and federal aid.
•SNAP replacement eligibility: power outage of at least four hours; verification required; replacement capped at monthly allotment.

Decisions

•Board adopted a local emergency declaration.

Directions

•EMA to continue damage assessments; residents encouraged to document damage and complete forms.
•JFS staff to provide Form 7222 and process claims; residents urged to complete EMA forms as well.
•Residents asked to fill out EMA form; EMA deputy to conduct on-site assessments.
•Residents to call the agency and document losses.

Sep

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, October 03, 2024

Scioto County commissioners met to approve routine items, consider a Norfolk Southern rail donation (tabled), back a Trillium hydrogen project, allocate amended ARP funds, approve a Porter Township policing contract, and discuss flood damage assessments and an ongoing investigation into the county's economic development director; the board recessed for executive session and took no further action.

Discussion Points

•Agreement funds four dedicated deputies for Porter Township; described as a renewal.
•Clerk of Courts renovation amendment preserved a prior $50,000 commitment for design work.
•Commissioners disagreed about timing and impact of the leave; one commissioner said the leave was appropriate to protect the county and the employee, another said it left economic-development in limbo.
•Commissioners discussed clean-energy, reuse of industrial land and potential community benefits.
•Commissioners raised environmental liability, survey and insurance questions and possible long-term restrictions on disposing of the property.
•Director placed on paid leave after investigators executed a search warrant and collected documents; state auditor investigation ongoing.
•Discussion clarified that 24/7 coverage requires shift rotations even with dedicated deputies.
•Donation would transfer right-of-way but requires Surface Transportation Board filing and possibly rail-banking; estimated filing fee ~ $30,000.
•Need for residents to complete EMA damage-assessment forms; initial count of six houses with major damage noted; cleanup operations ongoing across the county; county declaration used to begin coordination with state resources.
•Oddfellows roof replacement required due to earlier storm damage; insurance did not cover all costs.
•Ohio University estimate of construction and long-term jobs and economic impacts cited.
•Project proponents seeking loan guarantee, county support requested for application.
•Questions raised about the operational separation between SOPA and the county and whether leave undermines SOPA functions.
•Supporters highlighted tourism and economic-development potential via rails-to-trails conversion.
•Tailored Cookie grant amendment and one abstention recorded.

Decisions

•Board requested continued reporting and coordination; no new formal financial commitments announced at meeting.
•Contract approved; staff to process and implement.
•Item tabled for further review.
•No new disciplinary action announced; executive session later in meeting addressed personnel matters with no public action reported.
•Resolution adopted unanimously.
•Resolutions adopted as amended; documentation and procurement to follow.

Directions

•County counsel and HR to advise on constraints and next steps.
•County staff to provide adopted resolution for inclusion in financing application.
•Finance and appropriate departments to process awards and begin project procurement.
•Residents urged to contact EMA for assistance; county to continue advocacy with state and federal partners for assistance.
•Sheriff's office to implement deputy assignments and coordinate with township trustees.
•Staff and commissioners to explore interim management options to preserve statutory functions and pending bond/loan requirements.
•Staff and counsel to obtain clearer liability language, survey cost estimates, and insurance implications; Norfolk Southern to be consulted for revised agreement language.
•Staff to monitor insurance claims and coordinate repairs.

Sep

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, October 10, 2024

Scioto County Board of Commissioners held its October 10 meeting, approving routine appropriations, several grants and contracts (including a $43,003.48 traffic-safety grant and ARP-funded park improvements), authorizing $500 per team for school-based Impact prevention teams, and opting into a Kroger opioid settlement after an executive session.

Discussion Points

•Board agreed to share program information on county channels.
•Board requested coordination with the prosecutor's office for eligibility review.
•Board returned and moved to opt into the Kroger settlement.
•Chair (S1) described backfill work and the small increase to the contract; completion date unchanged.
•Chair (S1) described the project's goals and past flood damage that made repairs necessary.
•Chair (S1) emphasized using settlement funds not general fund.
•Chair (S1) explained funding source (ARP) and prior expenditures (~$3,000).
•Chair (S1) explained the purpose of the grant and the number of enforcement hours funded; noted local match of approximately $1,000.
•Chair (S1) read a note of thanks from the prosecutor's office and emphasized the program's importance.
•Clerk (S4) called roll for multiple items; commissioners asked no substantive questions on payments or transfers.
•Committee member (S2) relayed JFS program eligibility criteria and launch date (Oct. 15).
•Executive session called to discuss pending litigation and strategy with counsel under ORC 121.22(G)(3).
•Impact teams presented peer-driven prevention plans; commissioners cited mental-health and absenteeism gains.

Decisions

•Accept grant and allocate to sheriff's office for enforcement.
•Accept the VOCA grant.
•Approve $23,800 architect contract using ARP funds.
•Approve allocation of $500 per team, pending legal/eligibility review.
•Approve appropriations, transfers and payment schedule totaling $472,455.16.
•Approve ARP contract for park fencing and dugouts.
•Approve change order for salt-storage contract.
•Inform public of JFS hurricane-relief program and promote application availability.
•Opt into Kroger opioid settlement.

Directions

•County legal staff to document opt-in and liaise with settlement administrators.
•County staff to seek prosecutor's office review to confirm ARP eligibility.
•County to post and share JFS application info when available.
•Prosecutor's office to confirm mechanism for ARP/settlement fund disbursement.

Sep

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, October 17, 2024

Regular meeting of the Sonoma County Board of County Commissioners on Oct. 17 covered routine approvals — minutes, appropriation requests, vendor contracts and grants — and included discussion and approvals of an airport grant, a 10-year TIF for a Lucasville housing project, Portsmouth site recommendations to DOE, and a planned executive session on pending litigation.

Discussion Points

•Continue redevelopment; continue environmental monitoring; add support for JEDISO and regional economic development.
•Description of parcels and public comment already received; TIF percentage and likely term discussed.
•Details: one deputy, 40 hours per week; mutual aid exceptions exist in contract text.
•Environmental determination is a formality; grant supports human services; amount referenced on record.
•Mobile unit deployment dates and towns to be served; assistance amount of $750; Athens County JFS lending unit.
•Purpose of grant: replace PAPI LED indicators on runway 36.
•Routine approvals including minutes, appropriation requests, accounts and contracts.
•Subscription is part of county cybersecurity measures; quantity and per-license cost stated.

Decisions

•Adopted TIF resolution
•Approve contract
•Approved minutes and listed items as recorded
•Approve renewal
•Authorize advertising and release-of-funds request
•Authorize Airport Authority president to apply for grant
•Publicize schedule and help residents with eligibility and enrollment
•Transmit recommendations to DOE and site lead

Sep

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, September 10, 2026

Scioto County Board of Commissioners met on 2026-09-10 to handle routine business including approving minutes and payments, renewing indigent-defense agreements, awarding jail-related bids, certifying delinquent sewer accounts for tax lien placement, and authorizing a rails-to-trails interim-use filing; an executive session on pending litigation followed with no action.

Discussion Points

•Board members asked no substantive questions and moved to adopt the renewals.
•Board noted that King's Daughters' designation change to rural emergency hospital affected prior assumptions.
•Chair described mitigation measures (tire washing, street sweeping) and vendor open house.
•Public and other commissioners asked clarifying questions during comment period.
•Resident asked about percent of delinquent accounts and updates on the data-center site; county officials provided on-site and outreach updates.
•S1 corrected notes for storage tank amounts and identified vendor origins.
•S1 described how local taxation under the pilot feeds federal Medicaid reimbursements returned to hospitals.
•S1 described threshold criteria (30+ days delinquent and balances > $100) and explained placement on the tax list.
•S1 explained rail-banking and reimbursement obligations if rail service returns.
•S1 explained that the agreements provide legal counsel for qualifying indigent defendants and are structured under the Ohio Revised Code.
•S1 linked the awards to a $1.5M revolving reimbursement grant used by the sheriff's office.
•S4 introduced the resolution and noted statutory formalities and a likely Sept. 15 filing deadline.

Decisions

•Both renewal resolutions adopted unanimously.
•Certification approved; qualifying accounts to be added to tax rolls.
•Contracts awarded; funding to be provided through the revolving grant.
•Resolution adopted; Stephen Wilmot appointed as representative; Chair named alternate.
•Resolution adopted to authorize filing for interim trail use.

Directions

•Chair to sign and staff to file notice with transportation board by deadline.
•County administration to continue coordinating appointments and payment rates.
•Developers and county to plan community outreach and traffic coordination; meeting tentatively planned for November.
•Sheriff's office to finalize contracts and implement under grant terms.
•Staff to file appointment and follow district procedural steps.
•Treasurer/Finance to certify qualifying accounts.

Dec

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, December 17, 2024

Scioto County Board of Commissioners met Dec. 17, 2024, approving routine dockets and several contracts and grants, including ARPA- and CDBG-funded projects, a small construction contract for a Willers Mill septic project, pay increases for Job and Family Services staff, and rehiring the county emergency management director. Commissioners also reviewed the 2025 appropriations and highlighted county accomplishments and priorities for 2025.

Discussion Points

•Bargaining‑unit members ratified the contract on Dec. 13, 2024.
•Commissioners clarified the increase is funded by the department's state/federal budget (not county general fund).
•Commissioners praised Mullins' long service record and commitment to the county.
•Commissioners resolved to keep appropriations at prior-year levels (flat budget) and to monitor carryovers and revenue during 2025.
•County described prior grant denial, ground issues and engineering work (Strand Engineering).
•Engineering (Verdantis) recommended Tri County Tower LLC as low bidder; project intended to close radio coverage gaps for first responders.
•Grant funds will support senior services (773 eligible seniors referenced), critical infrastructure allocations and fair‑housing planning.
•Mullins had sent a letter indicating retirement and desire to be rehired; board members expressed relief that he will continue working.
•Project scope includes parks, street and sidewalk improvements and fair housing analysis.
•Sales‑tax revenue shortfalls and increased placement costs for children were described as major pressures.
•Sanitary engineer and staff recommended the HARP Excavating low bid as economical and feasible.
•The board waived irregularities in bid packaging and confirmed timely delivery of a Spielman Electric bid.
•The village of New Boston will contribute a local match; county staff praised the Ohio Department of Development for grant support.
•Village of New Boston will contribute a local share; transcript recorded village share as $322,600.

Decisions

•Accept low bid; authorize contract with HARP Excavating.
•Accept the CDBG grant agreement and proceed with project planning and allocations.
•Adopt 2025 appropriations as presented; hold budget flat relative to 2024.
•Approve $1/hour wage increase for bargaining and non‑bargaining employees.
•Approve rehiring of Larry Mullins as EMA director.
•Authorize release of CDBG funds and proceed with project planning.
•Award contract to Tri County Tower LLC; adopt ARP revenue‑replacement resolution to fund the project.

Directions

•County staff to coordinate implementation with village officials and satisfy CDBG requirements.
•County to finalize grant agreement and coordinate project planning with villages and partner agencies.
•HR and EMA to complete rehiring paperwork.
•Job & Family Services to implement pay changes and make contract documents available on request.
•Monitor revenues and implement transfers as necessary to maintain fiscal health.
•Proceed to contract execution and project implementation; procurement staff to finalize contract details and post award information.
•Proceed with contracting and permitting; sanitary engineer to coordinate implementation.

Dec

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, December 12, 2024

Proceedings of the Scioto County commissioners included a public bid opening for a radio/tower project, approvals of grants and payments, a resolution to issue 90-day notice on the county's interim IT contract, CDBG award announcements, discussion of electronic monitoring costs and indigent defense funding, and an extended exchange about the Southern Ohio Port Authority (SOAPA).

Discussion Points

•A search-warrant-related document had been discussed but the chair said that alone does not establish an investigation of the entire authority.
•A timely bid delivered a day earlier was accepted and noted due to a household emergency for the bidder.
•Commissioners noted state reimbursement for indigent defense has declined, increasing county fiscal pressure.
•Commissioners noted the awards as positive developments for local facilities.
•Commissioners prefer a fixed-price RFP or bringing services in-house to control costs.
•County staff said they have limited visibility into which defendants are declared indigent and how municipal court handles collections.
•Docket items handled routinely with affirmative recordings from commissioners.
•Electronic monitoring invoices were acknowledged from municipal court.
•Interim contract was used after retirement of in-house IT staff and has resulted in overage charges.
•One abstention recorded on a minutes item.
•Projects have been discussed in previous meetings and are considered community improvements.
•SOAPA\u0002s relocation and control of confidential business records were explained by the board as an internal port authority decision.
•Three bids were publicly opened and read; required bid bonds and affidavits were present for each bidder.

Decisions

•Awards approved; county contribution confirmed for Morgan Township project.
•Multiple routine approvals adopted as recorded.
•No county-initiated investigation or formal action taken at this meeting.
•No formal policy change adopted at this meeting.
•Referral to Verdantis approved; no award made.
•Resolution to issue 90-day notice adopted.

Directions

•Members of the public were directed to contact SOAPA directly for records and clarification; commissioners said they have limited statutory authority (appoint/remove board members).
•Refer all bid packages to Verdantis for formal review and recommendation.
•Staff to coordinate with municipal court for clarification about collections and indigency criteria.
•Staff to execute payments and file minutes; follow up on contract and grant implementation tasks.
•Staff to prepare RFP option and an in-house staffing/cost analysis promptly.
•Staff to prepare vendor contracts and timelines for future meetings.

Nov

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, November 26, 2024

Scioto County commissioners held a short meeting Nov. 26 to approve routine minutes and payments, adopt an ARP-funded addendum for the Oddfellow's roof, approve a $215,215 playground contract for Earl Thomas County Park, authorize CDBG releases for two stormwater projects, and discuss a multi‑million grant to the regional solid waste district and local holiday events.

Discussion Points

•Announcements about tree lighting, parade, holiday event logistics and decorations.
•Board described scope and single-year nature of both stormwater projects.
•Board reviewed the addendum and compliance with procurement statutes and federal ARP guidance.
•Commissioners noted prior delays linked to floodplain and CDBG issues and thanked staff involved.
•Discussion of a recent boat salvage operation and potential recycling facility siting.
•Docket presented; no questions from public or commissioners.
•Presentation of grant funds by Ohio EPA and recognition of district staff.

Decisions

•Adopted resolution authorizing the chairman to execute the first addendum.
•Approved contract for playground installation.
•Approved payment docket.
•Approved release and certification of CDBG funds for both projects.

Directions

•Staff and Rick Jansen to follow up with details on facility locations and next steps.

Nov

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, November 21, 2024

Scioto County Commissioners met Nov. 21 to approve routine budget transfers and payments, accept a law library resignation, amend a juvenile court grant, and sign off on a countywide 911 emergency response plan; commissioners also greeted visiting students and announced community holiday activities.

Discussion Points

•A commissioner said September permissive sales tax receipts were substantially down year‑over‑year and characterized the report as 'ugly'.
•Amendment described as realignment to cover staffing, pay and insurance adjustments.
•Announced tree lighting and Santa mailbox; provided drop‑off details.
•Another commissioner urged county officeholders to manage budgets tightly ahead of the new fiscal year.
•Board approved routine consent items including accounts payable and travel requests.
•Commissioners explained what county commissioners do and encouraged students to engage with local government.
•Commissioners praised the plan's detail and coordination with EMA and first responders.
•Commissioners thanked Keller for prior service and invited applications for the vacancy.
•Coordinator Doug Buck presented the ERP and requested board approval.
•Keller accepted a judicial position with Judge Rebecca Bennett and therefore must step down due to a conflict of interest.

Decisions

•Amendment approved as presented
•Consent items approved
•Plan approved as presented
•Resignation accepted

Directions

•Commissioners' office to accept letters of interest for the vacancy.

Nov

Scioto County Commissioners Meeting Thursday, November 14, 2024

Scioto County Board of Commissioners approved a package of routine appointments and grant agreements, accepted a victims assistance grant with a small in‑kind volunteer match, discussed unpaid sewer rates surpassing $700,000, and authorized returning about $900,000 in underrun brownfield remediation funds to county reserves.

Discussion Points

•Item had been tabled previously; in‑kind match recorded as $1,172 from volunteer hours.
•Items were approved on a consent basis by motion and second.
•KASA relies heavily on volunteers for program delivery.
•Multiple routine items presented with no substantive discussion.
•Project came in well under estimate; initial allocation ~ $1.7M; land bank voted to return $900,000.
•Recovered Title IV‑E funds totaling approximately $219,000 (past quarters) plus $28,000 (current quarter).
•Residents reminded that unpaid amounts are assessed on property taxes.
•Unpaid sewer rates exceed $700,000; delinquency likely linked to economic hardship.
•Veterans service organizations distributed $30,000 in food vouchers and plan further giveaways; 'Christmas cave' event opening announced.

Decisions

•Adopted resolution to return surplus remediation funds to county funds.
•Approved grant award and acceptance.
•Certified unpaid sewer rates for collection.
•Consent agenda items approved.

Directions

•Administrative staff to file agreements and appointment paperwork.
•Pursue EPA grant for off‑site water testing; finance staff to effect transfers and report back.

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