Commissioners hold June 23 meeting

Submitted by Raedena Vogler

The Board of Adams County Commissioners met in regular session on June 23, 2025, at the Government Center with the following members present: Barbara Moore, Kelly Jones and Jason Hayslip. The meeting was called to order by President Barbara Moore and opened with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance led by Kelly Jones. Also present was Jeff Reinart and Robert Klouman.

It was moved by Jason Hayslip and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve the minutes. Vote: All Aye.

It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Kelly Jones to approve the following bills for payment: Vote: All Aye.

It was moved by Kelly Jones and seconded by Jason Hayslip to approve the following supplemental transfer of funds: Vote: All Aye.

The following reports were submitted to the board for their review: Dog and Kennel Activities Report for week ending June 20, 2025.

It was moved by Jason Hayslip and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve an agreement amendment by Adams County Board of Commissioners through Adams County Child Support Enforcement Agency and Adams County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office for services pertaining to CSEA-IV-D with a total contract amount from $513,691.91 to $571,382.19 with a total increase of $57,690.28 effective retroactive 1/1/25 through 12/31/2025 as submitted by JFS Director Angela Malott. Vote: All Aye.

It was moved by Kelly Jones and seconded by Jason Hayslip to approve a contract between Adams County Board of Commissioners through Adams County Child Support Enforcement Agency and David Wilson for IV-D Administrative Hearing Officer in the amount of $30,000 for hearing officer services from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2025, as recommended by JFS Director Angela Malott. Vote: All Aye.

Job and Family Services Director Angela Malott met with the board to discuss the following:

· Internal Director and Deputy Director Job Posting.

· Timecards.

Adams County EMS Captain Curtis Anderson met with the board to discuss the following:

· 63 runs this week.

· Operations.

· Rescue Task Force (RTF) training complete.

At the request of EMS Captain Curtis Anderson, it was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Jason Hayslip to enter into Executive Session at 9:50 a.m. to discuss Certain Personnel Matters (Employment) in accordance with ORC 121.22 (G) (1). Vote: All Aye.

Commissioner Barbara Moore reconvened the session at 9:53 a.m.

It was moved by Kelly Jones and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve the termination of Adams County Emergency Medical Services Part-Time Paramedic Justin Young for failure to complete orientation per policy as recommended by EMS Captain Curits Anderson. Vote: All Aye.

It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Jason Hayslip to approve an amendment to the Ohio Department of Youth Services Subsidy Grant Application for juvenile felony delinquent care effective July 1, 2025, though June 30, 2027, as recommended by Court Administrator Veronica Grooms. Vote: All Aye.

Kelly Jones moved the adoption of the following Resolution:

WHEREAS, the amount of taxes which may be raised within the ten-mill limitation will be insufficient to provide an adequate amount for the necessary requirements of said Adams County, Ohio; and

THEREFORE BE IT RESOVED, by the Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Ohio, two-thirds of all members elected thereto concurring, that it is necessary to seek a renewal levy with an increase for the purpose of continued operation of Adams County Health Department at a rate not exceeding (0.5) mill for each one hundred dollars of valuation, which

amounts to five cents ($.05) for each one hundred dollars of valuation to run for a period of five (5) years commencing in the tax year, 2026, first due in calendar year 2027; and

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the question of levying a renewal tax be submitted to the electors of said Adams County at the General Election to be held at the usual voting places within said Adams County on the 4th day of November 2025; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said levy be placed upon the tax list of the current year after the February settlement next succeeding the election, if a majority of the electors voting thereon vote in favor thereof; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Clerk of this Board of County Commissioners be and is hereby directed to certify a copy of this Resolution to the Board of Elections, Adams County, Ohio, ninety days prior to the election upon which it will be voted and notify said Board of Elections to cause notice of election on the question of levying said tax to be given as required by law.

Jason Hayslip seconded the motion.

It was moved by Kelly Jones and seconded by Barbara Moore to approve an agreement between Adams County Board of Commissioners through the Adams County Dog Pound and West Union Water and Sewer Department for sewer services at 13543 State Route 41, West Union, Ohio. Vote: All Aye.

It was moved by Jason Hayslip and seconded by Kelly Jones to approve an agreement between Adams County Board of Commissioners through the Adams County Dog Pound and West Union Water and Sewer Department for water services at 13543 State Route 41, West Union, Ohio. Vote: All Aye.

Adams County Suicide Awareness & Prevention Chair Member Jazz Osman submitted an Adams County Courthouse Grounds and Facilities Application for Use to the Board of Commissioners on June 19, 2025. The request includes use of yard signs and banners posted around courthouse lawn the month of September. An annual walk will also be held on September 13, 2025, at 5 p.m. The event includes the use of the gazebo, sound system, stations for attendees, restrooms in annex and courthouse steps for guest speakers, etc. The Board of Commissioners approved this application for use. An email was sent to Ms. Osman on June 24, 2025, approving use of grounds.

Economic Development Director Paul Worley met with the board to discuss the following:

· Cherry Fork Sewer Project: Construction continues.

· Winchester Industrial Park: New Engineer hired for Winchester Water. Waiting for environmental study to be completed by the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency.

· Adams County Welcome Center: Construction continues, and a change order request is being submitted to move the AEP electric service underground in the amount of $11,234.85. The project will still have $143,000 in contingency funding for the remainder of the project. Another change order request will be coming for the sidewalk and railing.

· Adams County Training Center: McCoy Plumbing to begin work this week on waterlines and kitchen renovations.

· Kirker Bridge: Adams County Travel and Visitors Bureau has received $23,110 in donations to date. Total cash on hand is $32,514. The project is still awaiting another $7,000 donation from the Ohio Covered Bridge Association.

· Meetings: Cherry Fork Sewer Project progress meeting to be held on June 24, 2025, at 10 a.m.

It was moved by Jason Hayslip and seconded by Kelly Jones to approve the Change Order 1with changes as follows: American Electric Power underground services with an increase of $11,234.85 for the Adams County Welcome Center as recommended by TSHD Architects. Vote: All Aye.

The Board of Commissioners received a detailed, written complaint from Tabatha and Doug Mack, residents of Adams County, regarding a dog bite that their juvenile son received while running with his high school track team inside the Village of Manchester on May 8, 2025, by a pit bull that broke its restraint. Law enforcement and officials responded, including Manchester Police and Adams County Sheriff. Dog Warden Donnie Swayne was unable to speak with the victim directly, resulting in a dog report/complaint being taken at the incorrect address, on the incorrect dog. Commissioner Barbara Moore placed a call to Dog Warden Swayne at 10:55 a.m. to verify that the correct dog has been euthanized and to issue a citation to the dog owner. Commissioner Moore also emailed the victim’s parents and assured that the case has been turned over to the Adams County Prosecutor’s Office.

Prosecuting Attorney Aaron Haslam entered into session at 11:07 a.m.

Adams County Auditor David Gifford met with the board to provide a report for the Fiscal Budget for 2026.

At 11:48 a.m. Commissioner Barbara Moore recessed the regular session for a Records Commission Meeting.

A meeting of the Records Commission was held at 11:48 a.m. with the following members present: Recorder Chris Moore; Auditor David Gifford; Prosecuting Attorney Aaron Haslam, and Commissioner Barbara Moore. Chairman of Records Commission Barbara Moore called the meeting to order.

It was moved by Aaron Haslam and seconded by Chris Moore for the Records Commission Chairman Moore to approve the Records Retention Schedule (RC-2). Roll Call Vote: All aye.

There was no further business and a motion to adjourn was made by Aaron Haslam and seconded by Chris Moore.

The regular session was reconvened at 11:51 a.m.

Examples of Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for engineering services for new jail project were reviewed by the board and handed over to Prosecuting Attorney Aaron Haslam for review.

At the request of Jason Hayslip, it was moved by Jason Hayslip and seconded by Barbara Moore to enter into executive session at 12:03 p.m. to discuss Certain Personnel Matters in accordance with ORC 121.22 (G) (1). Vote: All Aye.

Commissioner Moore reconvened the session at 12:31 p.m.

It was moved by Barbara Moore and seconded by Kelly Jones to adjourn. Vote: All Aye.