(PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER)
INSPECTION … The commissioners reviewed a notice from the Fulton County Health Department of an inspection at the Fulton County Transfer Facility that found no violations.
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
The Fulton County Commissioners convened Tuesday morning for their regular session, handling a series of resolutions and departmental updates that ranged from fiscal adjustments to infrastructure oversight.
The meeting opened with routine items, including the approval of minutes from the June 12 session and adoption of the current agenda. Commissioners Jeff Rupp, Joe Short, and Jon Rupp were all present.
One of the key financial actions of the day was the approval of Resolution 2025-400, authorizing payment of county bills.
In addition, the commissioners reviewed the May 2025 Investment Report, which detailed diversified holdings across CDs, government bonds, and agency securities with a total reported balance exceeding $55 million and interest income of over $220,000.
Health and safety were also on the agenda. The board reviewed the results of a recent inspection of the Fulton County Transfer Facility, conducted on June 9 by the Health Department.
The inspection confirmed that the facility was in full compliance with Ohio Administrative Code regulations. Paperwork, daily checklists, and on-site operations showed no violations, and all processes appeared to be functioning properly, including solid waste handling and restricted material protocols.
A number of appropriation and fund transfers were approved through Resolution 2025-401. Notable changes included:
-A $298 equipment purchase under the Congressional DOJ Grant for the Sheriff’s Office.
-A $5,000 hospital insurance adjustment for the GIS department.
-$1,800 for professional services linked to an opioid training course for the Archbold Police Department, covered through the Opioid Settlement Fund.
-$500 in travel funds for Adult Probation.
Several intra-departmental transfers were also approved for Job and Family Services (JFS), including a $300,000 reallocation within the Children Services budget due to revised state guidelines prohibiting the purchase of vehicles using specific funding sources.
Other JFS transfers addressed workforce cost reimbursements and county-mandated share payments, aligning county financial records with monthly reconciliations.
In infrastructure updates, the commissioners approved a payment request related to the Water Booster Station Pump Upgrade project.
They also signed an amendment with Adriel School on behalf of JFS, indicating continued interagency collaboration on social services.
The board closed the session by approving routine purchase orders and travel requests. They also reminded the public that county offices will be closed on June 19 in observance of Juneteenth.