COMMISSIONERS … Fulton County Commissioners discuss agreements and contracts that were agreed upon during the meeting. (PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER, STAFF)
By: Jacob Kessler
The Fulton County Commissioners held a meeting on Monday, January 25th. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. followed by a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioners first moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting on January 20th, followed by the agenda as presented.
A list of bills were then presented, with Commissioners voting to approve the list for payment. A review of certificates for mailing notices for the first hearing of Ditch 2144-Krasula then took place.
Commissioners then moved to approve the following agenda items. An increase and transfer of appropriations for various departments.
A proclamation for congenital heart defect awareness week. Approval to enter into contract 2022-11 with Civil Environmental Consultants, Inc. for environmental services.
Approval to enter into contract 2022-12 with Tetra Tech for environmental services. Approval given for contract, final assessments, and the establishment of ditch maintenance for Ditch 2143-Gillen. Approval to enter into a PY20 and PY21 Sub-grant agreement, number 2022-13, on behalf of the Workforce Development.
Approved agreement 2022-14 with the Department of Justice for equitable sharing on behalf of the Sheriff. Approved the transfer of funds for the 4th quarter 2021 General Funds reimbursements – fuel, supplies, copies and utilities.
Approved change order number one to contract 2021-68 with Arcadis US, Inc. for the Fulton County Water Booster Pumping Station Upgrade. Lastly, approval was given for purchase orders and travel requests. Commissioners then moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:08 a.m.
Fulton County Commissioners also held a second meeting on Thursday, January 27th. The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. A prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance then followed.
Commissioners then moved to approve the minutes from the previous meeting on January 25th as well as the agenda as presented.
A review for the Ohio unemployment rate during December 2021 then took place as well as a review regarding the approval of the Board of DD levy from the Board of Elections. The following agenda items were then approved.
An increase and transfer of appropriations for various departments. An approval for the transfer of funds from Solid Waste Management to the Board of DD.
Approved the disposal of unneeded, obsolete, or unfit property for soil and water. Approved the oversight of contract 2022-15 with Marsh Foundation on behalf of the JFS. Approved amendment 7 to contract 2020-72 with Current Office Solutions.
Authorized the Board President to execute a reimbursement request letter for the County Road H project.
Authorized the Board President to execute a reimbursement letter for the County Road 10 project. Entered into agreement 2022-16 with Frist Insurance Group for consulting services. Entered into agreement 2022-17 with Stryker for preventative maintenance.
Approved MOU 2022-18 with Bunting Bearing, LLC for Brownfield Cleanup. Approved MOU 2022-19 with Britsch for Brownfield Cleanup. Approved purchase orders and travel requests.
Authorized the submission of an application to the Ohio Department of Development for Bunting Bearing, LLC. Authorized the submission of an application to the Ohio Department of Development for Britsch.
Commissioners then moved to adjourn for the morning.
Jacob can be reached at jacob@thevillagereporter.com