The Williams County Commissioners are scheduled to meet November 12, 2026, to consider supplemental appropriations, a payment application for the Montpelier waterline project, contract and agreement items for Job & Family Services, a MVPO CDBG review, and a set of routine reports and permits.

Discussion Points

•Agenda lists supplemental appropriations, a pay application for the Montpelier waterline, contract and IV-E items for JFS, and an MVPO CDBG review.

Nov

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #71

The Williams County Commissioners are scheduled Nov. 5, 2026, to consider supplemental appropriations, pay applications for Bryan Wastewater's MVPO Project 3-2026, review EMS notes and monthly financial reports, and hear a 10:00 a.m. presentation on native plants by Tam Stage.

Nov

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #70

The Williams County Commissioners were scheduled to meet Nov. 3, 2026, to consider several items including a request for supplemental appropriations, a waiver of the health-insurance waiting period, an authorization agreement for the Clerk of Courts, a correspondence about Tile #14 in Pulaski Township, and a presentation on native plants for a Hillside project.

Oct

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #69

Williams County commissioners are scheduled Oct. 29, 2026, to consider supplemental appropriations, permit and right-of-way requests, multiple tile-repair items and a discussion of foster-care costs; the meeting begins at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Session Room.

Discussion Points

•10:30 a.m. discussion of foster-care costs with JFS representative
•Amended permit notification from Noah Schmucker, Jr.
•Credit card appropriations for Recorder's Office listed without amounts
•Four large tile repairs listed for 9:30 a.m.
•Letter re: proposed tile repair in Pulaski Twp to be reviewed
•Right-of-way permit for MCG Utilities listed
•Supplemental appropriations listed without amounts

Oct

October 27, 2026, Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #68. Minutes

Williams County Commissioners met Oct. 27, 2026. Commissioners approved routine resolutions and a change order, consented to a 15-year enterprise zone tax abatement for Wieland Chase, discussed a Hillside fund payroll shortfall and a forthcoming supplemental appropriation/transfer, reviewed a WEDCO dues proposal, and heard Humane Society staff explain operational changes under new "Avery's Law" and request a 5% funding increase.

Discussion Points

•Agreement calls for school and infrastructure donations and includes an annual review fee.
•Avery’s Law renumbered and changed ORC 955; shelters must use new forms and can be held liable if a dog later commits a serious act.
•Change order amount $13,840.86 approved for Durham Estates storm-sewer project.
•Commissioners asked how donations differ from normal tax receipts and whether donations could be restricted.
•Commissioners asked staff to present options and to avoid late fees and missed payroll.
•Commissioners expressed concern about a 25% single-year increase and discussed phasing the rise.
•Epling presented investment figures: $10.5M real property and $15.6M machinery/equipment.
•Epling proposed raising county contribution to $76,991.09 as a catch-up to missed 3% annual increases since 2015.
•Epling said she previously proposed a five-year ramp and will provide further options.
•Finance staff reported Hillside payroll appropriation lines were negative by about $70,000.
•Humane Society is moving to appointment-only operations, upgrading kennels and seeking sponsorships for capital upgrades.
•IV-E contract with $393,000 cap approved for child-placement services.
•Kinsley said certain first offenses can now result in euthanasia and that owners of designated dogs must carry $100,000 liability insurance.
•Routine agenda and minutes approvals recorded.
•Staff proposed preparing a transfer or interfund advance for the last business day of the month.

Decisions

•All listed resolutions and contracts approved by roll call where recorded.
•Commissioners approved initial supplemental appropriations and directed staff to return with transfer/advance options if needed.
•Commissioners consented to the Enterprise Zone Agreement on a 2-0 recorded vote.
•No immediate budget vote; commissioners will consider the request during forthcoming budget discussions.
•No immediate funding change; commissioners will review alternatives before approving 2027 budget.

Directions

•Auditor/payroll to prepare appropriation corrections and transfer/advance options for Thursday session.
•County to file agreement and monitor compliance; annual donation/invoice process to run via auditor's office.
•Humane Society requested a 5% county contribution increase; commissioners took the request under advisement and asked for any supporting documentation for budget consideration.
•Relevant departments (Auditor, Engineer, Job & Family Services) to file documents and implement payments/contract terms.
•WEDCO to provide phased increase options and clearer budget detail prior to county budget adoption.

Oct

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #68

Williams County Board of Commissioners is scheduled to consider supplemental appropriations, a change order for Durham Estates storm sewer work, a IV-E contract with Parker Residential & Care Services, and consent to an enterprise zone agreement on Oct. 27, 2026.

Oct

NG911 Planning Committee Meeting

The Williams County NG911 Planning Committee was scheduled Oct. 21, 2026, to consider and vote on how many Primary Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) should be maintained under the countywide 9‑1‑1 plan for NG911 implementation; the agenda also listed routine minutes review and public comment.

Discussion Points

•Agenda item requests consideration and a vote on the number of Primary PSAPs to be maintained as part of the Countywide 9‑1‑1 Plan for NG911 implementation.

Oct

October 20, 2026, Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #67. Minutes

Williams County Commissioners held a 14-minute regular session on Oct. 20, 2026, approving routine resolutions (minutes, agenda, bills), several budget adjustments and an MOU for foster-care services; they also authorized a truck purchase and discussed a Department of Aging cooler and potential short-term advance.

Discussion Points

•Advance-back reverses an earlier January 2021 advancement of funds
•Commissioners discussed prior repair history and department cash balances
•Department of Aging reported cooler failure and provided vendor quotes (~$12,000)
•Detailed vehicle specification and pricing presented in attached proposal
•Effective term retroactive to Oct. 15, 2026
•MOU establishes shared foster-care services with a county cost cap of $5,000
•Multiple line-item transfers across departments to cover contract services, subscriptions, insurance, debt-service adjustments
•No dissent recorded
•Original resolution referenced and attached for record
•Reasons documented in resolution text (replenish lines, cover registration fees, transfer grant funds)
•Routine agenda items approved by roll-call
•Staff and commissioners discussed state-term pricing vs local vendor pricing
•Staff confirmed procurement can be handled via purchase order

Decisions

•Board approved purchase agreement authorization
•Board approved the advance-back by resolution
•Board approved the MOU
•No separate resolution; staff may request an advance from the auditor only if cashflow is insufficient
•Resolution adopted and transfers authorized
•Resolutions 26-0549, 26-0550 and 26-0551 adopted

Directions

•Auditor to process supplemental appropriations and create lines as documented
•Auditor to process the transfer and attach original resolution to records
•Department of Aging to proceed with vendor work and submit PO to staff (Vond) for approval if needed
•JFS to file MOU copy with department and proceed with shared service implementation
•Proceed with purchase agreement execution

Oct

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #67

Williams County Commissioners' Oct. 20, 2026 regular meeting listed procurement, appropriation and interagency items, including a proposed purchase agreement for a 2027 International single-axle truck for the engineering department.

Discussion Points

•Agenda lists procurement, appropriation, MOU and fund-transfer items without details.

Oct

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #66

The Williams County Commissioners' Oct. 15, 2026 meeting agenda listed consideration of supplemental appropriations, a request to vacate an alley in Pulaski Township, and the Treasurer’s quarterly investment meeting.

Oct

October 15, 2026, Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #66. Minutes

Williams County Commissioners met for a brief regular session on Oct. 15, 2026, approving routine business including minutes, agenda, and bills; they adopted supplemental appropriations for Hillside Country Living and set a public hearing Nov. 19 on a petition to vacate portions of alleys in Pulaski Township.

Discussion Points

•Agenda presented and accepted as prepared by Commission Staff.
•Auditor certified funds available for the disbursement list; board approved payments.
•Board approved transfers and new appropriation lines for Hillside Country Living covering payroll, capital assets, and supplies; specific line items and amounts are listed in the resolution text.
•Board scheduled a viewing and a public hearing to gather public input per ORC 5553.045.
•Petition states alleys have never been used for vehicle traffic and impede septic installation for property owners seeking new construction.
•Routine approval of minutes from Oct. 13, 2026.

Decisions

•Adopted Resolution 26-0544 to approve the minutes.
•Adopted Resolution 26-0545 approving the day's agenda.
•Adopted Resolution 26-0546 authorizing payment of bills.
•Adopted Resolution 26-0547 authorizing supplemental appropriations.
•Adopted Resolution 26-0548 to set a public hearing and viewing; no final determination on the vacation at this session.

Directions

•Auditor instructed to create new lines and make transfers as described.
•Clerk to include Pulaski Township exhibits and Attorney John S. Shaffer's letter in the record.
•County staff to conduct viewing Nov. 17; hearing on Nov. 19.

Oct

October 13, 2026, Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #65. Minutes

Williams County commissioners met Oct. 13, 2026 in Bryan to approve routine resolutions, authorize several interagency contracts for child placement and family services, discuss dog warden funding and dog-tag fees, and approve a $75,000 tile/ditch repair package funded from the county repair fund after discussion of assessments and repayment terms.

Discussion Points

•Commissioners asked about high per-diem rates and noted only one child was on the placement in discussion.
•Commissioners described the Montpelier license as standard for utility installation and noted the Amazon line of credit is for incidental purchases by Hillside Country Living.
•Commissioners discussed fund balance, prior withdrawals and whether to split project across years.
•Commissioners reviewed prior practice of a 3% annual increase in contributions to the contracted dog warden service.
•Discussion included comparison to other facility per-diem rates and suggestion to study a regional facility model.
•Engineer explained four-property repair, estimates and owner agreement; commissioners debated repayment window and notification scope.
•Proclamation read aloud praising Rummel's decade of service.
•Staff clarified that the county collects dog-license fees and pays the contracted provider; license fees were increased by $2 earlier in the year.
•Staff said the family-services contract will cover services through next September and the emergency-management agreement funds LEPC work for 2026.

Decisions

•All listed contracts and agreements were approved by unanimous roll call.
•Board approved funding $75,000 and directed staff to proceed with notifications.
•No formal motion taken; direction to staff to include increase in budget and return with contract terms.
•Two MOUs approved unanimously to cover immediate placement needs.

Directions

•Budget a 3% increase for the dog warden contract in the 2027 budget; negotiate details with the Humane Society president (Ashley Epling).
•File approved agreements with relevant departments and keep copies on file; proceed with contract administration.
•MOUs to be filed with Job & Family Services; commissioners asked staff to continue pursuing cost-control options where possible.
•Staff to mail notices to property owners and return with feedback before irreversible action if strong objections occur.

Oct

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #65

The Williams County commissioners were scheduled to consider a package of routine administrative and program items on Oct. 13, 2026, including a supplemental appropriation, multiple memoranda of understanding and contracts for Job & Family Services, a license agreement with the Village of Montpelier, an Amazon line of credit for Hillside, and drainage repair requests.

Discussion Points

•Drainage repair requests scheduled with county drainage engineer Brian Fritsch at 9:30 a.m.
•Multiple JFS placement MOUs and a contract with Shalom listed without terms
•Supplemental appropriations listed with no dollar amounts in the agenda line

Oct

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #64

The Williams County Board of Commissioners’ Oct. 8, 2026 meeting agenda listed a set of financial and operational items including a request for supplemental appropriations, a proposed COBRA administration agreement with Accrue Solutions, several contract/change-order items for sewer projects, and appointments and personnel items for Hillside Country Living.

Oct

October 08, 2026, Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #64. Minutes

Williams County Commissioners held a regular session Oct. 8, 2026, approving routine resolutions (minutes, agenda, bills), several change orders and pay applications for local infrastructure projects, a contract to operate the Hillside Country Living public water system, a COBRA administration agreement, and an appointment to the county Board of Developmental Disabilities.

Discussion Points

•Agreement with Accrue Solutions is effective July 1, 2026 and fees will be paid by Andres O'Neil & Lowe.
•Andrea Hammond recommended Ashley Hendress to fill the Individual Appointment Seat required by statute; resolution lists board composition and terms.
•Commissioners noted Festival of Trees had shorter hours previously; market requests run multiple days weekly for a month.
•Commissioners questioned whether a $54,000 entry was income or a payout; staff clarified it was a payout tied to project reconciliation.
•Decision to pursue a contract with either Chad Ordway or Village of Edon announced after executive session; commissioners sought a formal contract to operate the Hillside water system.
•MVPO noted back-and-forth among township, engineer, and contractor on performed work and change order amounts; final contract amount approved by township.
•Organizers requested courthouse access during Christkindl Market and Festival of Trees; commissioners asked for documentation that they will restore the building and coordinate security.

Decisions

•Appointment of Ashley Hendress approved; term Jan. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2029.
•Approved Change Order #4; documentation to be filed with county engineer.
•Approved COBRA administration agreement; file with county records.
•Approved contract with Village of Edon at $1,800/month for term Oct. 1, 2026–Dec. 31, 2027.
•Approved final pay application and Change Order #1; township to issue final payment.
•Board agreed to permit access pending written assurances.

Directions

•Contract to be filed with county and facility records.
•MVPO to inform the township to issue the final payment once signatures are returned.
•Staff to get written confirmation from event organizers or an email from Russ documenting cleanup expectations.

Oct

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #63

Williams County commissioners were scheduled to consider supplemental appropriations, several contracts and agreements, an OWDA payment request, and routine financial reports at their Oct. 6, 2026 meeting in the Commissioners' Session Room.

Oct

October 06, 2026, Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #63. Minutes

At its Oct. 6, 2026 regular session, the Williams County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts and budget adjustments including a paving contract for Project 4-2026, supplemental appropriations across county departments, a memorandum of understanding with the Maumee Valley Planning Organization for a county land‑use plan, and a pharmacy services agreement for Hillside Country Living. Commissioners also voted to raise WEDCO dues (one abstention) and discussed a notification about new swine finishing barns.

Discussion Points

•Agreement to be retained by the county engineer.
•Board reviewed prior award and the cost not to exceed $405,756.50.
•Commissioner Rummel proposed catching dues up to a peer benchmark and adding 3 percent.
•Commissioners emphasized willingness to 'play' with other jurisdictions.
•Commissioner Westfall thanked staff and VanCrest for using a local vendor and noted potential savings.
•Contract provides family-preservation services and supervised visits through Adriel School for one year.
•Cost not to exceed $10,000.
•County match estimated not to exceed $25,000; funds to come from Planning Commission budget line.
•MOU assigns MVPO to lead technical work and act as fiscal agent.
•Multiple departmental transfers to cover salaries, benefits, equipment and grant matches.
•Purpose and reasons for transfers included in resolution text.
•Term is Jan. 1–Dec. 31, 2027 with cost dependent on facility census.

Decisions

•Commit to increasing WEDCO dues; final fee to be set later
•Contract approved
•Contract awarded to Gerken Paving Inc. for Project 4-2026
•Enter MOU with MVPO; county commits up to $25,000 match
•Pharmacy services agreement approved
•Supplemental appropriations approved

Directions

•County auditor to create lines and post appropriations.
•File agreement with Hillside Country Living.
•File agreement with JFS records.
•File signed agreement with the county engineer’s office.
•Form a steering committee and coordinate public engagement.
•Staff to request final fee calculations from WEDCO and draft a follow-up resolution.

Sep

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #62

The Williams County Board of Commissioners' Sept. 29, 2026 regular meeting listed several budget and property items, including a request to consider supplemental appropriations and a proposed triple-net lease for the Montpelier Senior Center. The agenda also scheduled an executive session on a property purchase or sale requested by Engineer Todd Roth.

Discussion Points

•Agenda lists item 26-0510 proposing a triple net lease for the Montpelier Senior Center but includes no lease terms, rent, or lessee.
•Agenda lists Resolution 26-0507 titled 'Approving the Supplemental Appropriations' but includes no amounts or department attribution.

Sep

September 29, 2026, Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #62. Minutes

Williams County Commissioners met Sept. 29, 2026, in Bryan, Ohio. The board approved multiple resolutions including a triple-net lease for the Montpelier Senior Center, supplemental appropriations for Hillside, incentives for the United Way 2027 campaign, and a contract award for 2026 pavement marking; two executive sessions were held with no decisions. A proclamation declared Oct. 22, 2026, "Eleanor Herman Day."

Discussion Points

•CDBG and Board of DD lines were adjusted for invoice and insurance shortfalls.
•Department heads will track time off and jeans privileges.
•Engineer named as owner's representative; ODOT specs and liquidated damages referenced; progress payments and retainage rules discussed.
•Engineer's office transfers to replenish supplies and capital asset lines were documented.
•Hillside requested an advance via a letter dated Sept. 25; transfers address shortfalls and timing issues for payrolls.
•Layoff notice from Powers & Sons included in packet; commissioners questioned why county was notified.
•Lease terms: $1 rent; lessee to assume taxes, insurance, maintenance and utilities; renewal in three-year terms.
•Resolution mirrors prior year's program; incentives tied to payroll deduction levels; Caring Club® benefits for top tier.
•Staff suggested Workforce Development and retraining dollars as possible supports.

Decisions

•Agreement approved not to exceed $93,667.50; completion date Oct. 31, 2026.
•Incentive structure approved as presented.
•Lease approved and executed; lessee obligations established.
•No formal action taken.
•Supplemental appropriations approved and transfers authorized as detailed in resolution.

Directions

•Departments to determine dates for jeans and track paid time off usage.
•File agreement with Engineer's Office for administration.
•File lease with Department of Aging; maintain proof of insurance per contract.
•Finance staff to process transfers and report in next month’s statements.
•No formal direction recorded; staff to note notice and possible workforce coordination.

Sep

Commissioners' Regular Session Agenda #61

The Williams County Commissioners' Sept. 24, 2026 meeting agenda scheduled routine business plus several substantive items: proposed supplemental appropriations, ratification of two AFSCME agreements for Job and Family Services, a review of October credit-card expenditures, and a WEDCO fee review presentation.

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