PHOTO BY RENEA KESSLER / THE VILLAGE REPORTER
PROJECTS … The commissioners are continuing to improve the county with upcoming ditch and road projects.
By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
The Fulton County Commissioners met for their regular session on Monday, September 30, 2025. The meeting began at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance and an opening prayer. Roll call was taken, with all members present.
Following the approval of the agenda, the commissioners authorized several fund transfers and budget adjustments. These included a $750 transfer to cover the cost of a meal reimbursement and a $5,000 shift to support Senior Center expenses.
Additionally, a $2,500 increase was approved for the MVPO (Maumee Valley Planning Organization) Community Development Fund. Several smaller internal transfers were also approved within the IT and transportation departments.
Multiple resolutions focused on the county’s ongoing drainage and ditch work. The board approved a maintenance increase for the Branch 12 of Tenmile Creek (Buckenmeyer Tile) project in Richfield Township, adjusting assessments and confirming future maintenance costs.
The commissioners also approved the final hearing date for the 2023-003 Ridgeville Township Ditch Petition, setting it for Thursday, October 24, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. in the Commissioners’ Session Room.
Additionally, a special assessment was levied for the David & Cindy Haynes Ditch Improvement Project, with Resolution 2025-654 authorizing the county auditor to collect the costs via special assessment on the property.
The board approved pay request #3 to Vernon Nagel, Inc., totaling $115,855.70, for work completed on County Road 2 and Road S, funded through the OPWC (Ohio Public Works Commission). In a related resolution, change order #1 was approved to adjust the scope of work on the project, reflecting updates in cost and construction plans.
The commissioners also signed an updated FAA application for the AWOS III PT weather system project at the Fulton County Airport as part of an ongoing effort to improve airport safety and technology.
A handful of travel requests and purchase orders were approved for various departments. The board also set public hearing dates for proposed infrastructure improvements, including one scheduled for Tuesday, October 15, concerning the 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program. With nothing further, the meeting was adjourned at 9:05 a.m.