STORM READY … On Thursday, April 25th, Fulton County received the title of Storm Ready from the National Weather Service. A ceremony was held at the Fulton County Emergency Medical Services Building / Fulton County Museum and Welcome Center to celebrate the occasion. As part of the ceremony, a sign was presented in honor of the county’s achievement. Pictured here are Acting Meteorologist in Charge and Warning Coordination Meteorologist Dustin Norman, Fulton County Commissioner Jeff Rupp, Fulton County Emergency Management Director Becky Goble, and Deputy Director Peggy Volkman. (PHOTO BY JACOB KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
By: Jacob Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
Fulton County Commissioners held their first meeting last week on Tuesday, June 4th. The meeting began at 9:30 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer.
Commissioners first moved to approve minutes from the May 30th meeting, along with the current agenda and payment of bills.
Reviews then took place of the month-end financial reports, sales tax report, and a new Ditch Petition numbered 2153 for Clinton Township. The following items were then approved.
– Resolution 2024-446 Set Date and Time of View and 1st Hearing Ditch 2153-Clinton Township.
– Resolution 2024-447 Increase & Transfer Appropriations for Various Departments.
– Resolution 2024-448 Approve Change Order #8 to Contract 2023-111 with Midwest Contracting for Health Department Expansion Project.
– Resolution 2024-449 Approve Amendment #2 to Grant Agreement 2022-53 with Ohio Department of Development for Brownfield Remediation Program.
– Resolution 2024-450 Enter Into Contract 2024-70 with Bricker Graydon on Behalf of the Auditor’s Office.
– Resolution 2024-451 Approve Payment Request #1-Final to Contract 2024-45 with Ohio Asphalt Paving for 2024 Crack Seal Program.
– Resolution 2024-452 Approve FY25 Title XX County Profile Plan.
– Resolution 2024-453 Execute Letter of Support for Triangular Processing Grant Opportunity.
– Resolution 2024-454 Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests.
The meeting then entered into recess at 9:38 a.m. and began again at 9:41 a.m. It was then that Becky Goble and Peggy Volkman of the Fulton County Emergency Management Agency spoke to the commissioners. The topic of discussion revolved around the new Storm Ready sign received from the National Weather Service.
Director Goble explained that the process to get this program going took three years and that they would like to receive input from Commissioners on where to put the sign.
Commissioner Jeff Rupp asked what their thoughts were about where to put the sign. Goble stated it would be a no for the courthouse but was thinking a good choice would be the sheriff’s office or the Administrative Building.
Commissioner Jon Rupp then stated that, with Mike Fountain and others involved in the project, there may be a place out at the buildings by their sign to put this.
Commissioner Jeff Rupp stated he would look into that route. Commissioners then thanked Becky and Peggy for their work on the program. The meeting was adjourned at 9:46 a.m.
The commissioners’ second meeting of the week then took place on Thursday, June 6th. The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and a prayer. Minutes from the previous meeting held on June 4th were approved next, along with the current agenda.
Weekly Dog Warden Reports were then reviewed, with weeks included being that of May 11th and May 18th. The following agenda items were approved next.
– Resolution 2024-457 Increase & Transfer Appropriations for Various Departments.
– Resolution 2024-458 Award bid for 2024 Pavement Marking Program.
– Resolution 2024-459 Approve Change Order #3 to Contract 2022-87 with Peterson Construction.
– Resolution 2024-460 Approve Payment Requests #7, #8 and #9 to Contract 2023-111 with Midwest Contracting for Health Department Expansion Project.
– Resolution 2024-461 Dispose of Unneeded, Obsolete or Unfit Property for Sheriff’s Office.
– Resolution 2024-462 Approve Personnel Request on Behalf of JFS.
– Resolution 2024-463 Approve Personnel Request for Senior Center.
– Resolution 2024-464 Approve Personnel Request for Senior Center.
– Resolution 2024-465 Approve Purchase Orders and Travel Requests.
Next, commissioners heard updates from Economic Development Director Matt Gilroy and CEBCO Representative Melissa Bodey. The meeting was then adjourned.
The next meeting is scheduled to take place on Tuesday, June 11th at 9:00 a.m. at the Fulton County Administrative Building. Offices will be closed on Wednesday, June 19th for Juneteenth.