By: Brenna White
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
publisher@thevillagereporter.com
The Williams County Commissioners held their regular session on September 23, 2025, in the Commissioners’ Session Room. The meeting opened at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioner President Terry Rummel, Scott Lirot, and Bart Westfall in attendance.
The board approved the minutes from the September 18, 2025, session, along with an amendment to the agenda to include the engineer’s office credit card appropriations.
After the payment of bills, a discussion was held amongst the board about late credit card payments. They approved a motion that would make all county offices forward late payments, along with the mandatory fee, so they can better keep track of the credit financials.
Several items of new business were brought forward, beginning with the approval of transfer appropriations for the Board of Elections, Department of Aging, and the Engineer’s Office. An upcoming transfer to Hillside Country Living, totaling around $60,000, was noted by Rummel.
A credit card application on behalf of JFS was passed, along with an addendum agreement between JFS and Specialized Alternatives for Families and Youth of Ohio, Inc. This is for the purpose of increasing the current contract amount for IV-E Child Placement.
The commissioners reviewed a request for pay regarding a grant from the Maumee Valley Planning Organization (MVPO).
Other new business included Sarah’s Friends Liquor Permit for a Holiday Soiree to be held at the Veterans’ Building.
An additional permit was approved for the use of the Courthouse Square, submitted by Dave Wehrle, for the Tax Reform Group, with the event scheduled for October 18, 2025.
At 9:30 a.m., details were reviewed for the upcoming “Coffee with Commissioners,” with a discussion held about the upcoming October 7, 2025, meeting.
The location was changed from the Alvordton Community Center to the Alvordtucky Bar, Alvordton. The board continued to discuss and plan future session days.
A RUMA agreement with the Village of Pioneer was considered, along with a right-of-way permit. Before signing, the commissioners opted to speak with their legal counsel before making any permanent decisions. The topic will return to approaching session days.
While the board was scheduled for an executive session with Mike Kurivial regarding compensation for health insurance, Rummel moved to speak in open session instead.
They focused on the legality of their current plans offered and additional steps necessary for completion with the CEDCO Board. The commissioners adjourned at 10:08 a.m.