By: Renea Kessler
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
renea@thevillagereporter.com
The Fulton County Board of Commissioners convened for its regular meeting on July 22, 2025. The session began promptly at 9:00 a.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance, an opening prayer, and roll call.
Following formalities, the board approved the minutes from its July 17, 2025, session under Resolution 2025-478 and accepted the day’s agenda as presented through Resolution 2025-479.
Among key resolutions passed was Resolution 2025-480, authorizing payment of county bills as certified by the Auditor.
Old business included the formal review of a request from the Fulton County Board of Health regarding a replacement public health levy.
Initially approved by the health board on July 8, 2025, the proposed ten-year, 0.5 mill replacement levy would continue to support vital public health programs in the county.
With the current levy set to expire at the end of 2026, the Commissioners passed Resolution 2025-482 to officially request the Fulton County Auditor provide the necessary valuation and revenue certification required to place the levy on the November 4, 2025, general election ballot.
As part of new business, the board handled several budgetary and operational matters impacting multiple departments.
Under Resolution 2025-481, the Commissioners approved a series of fund transfers for Fulton County Job and Family Services (JFS).
These included nearly $15,000 to support the Child Support Enforcement Agency’s budget, over $37,000 in shared cost reconciliations between Children Services and Public Assistance, and $25,778.34 as the county’s monthly statutory obligation to the local children services fund.
Additional transfers addressed public assistance reimbursements, workforce program adjustments, and mandated share requirements outlined by the Ohio Revised Code.
In total, eight separate fund shifts were approved, reflecting the complex interdepartmental funding responsibilities managed by JFS.
These movements ensured compliance with state and federal requirements while maintaining program stability for vulnerable populations.
Resolution 2025-483 authorized the disposal of a 2017 Ford F450 ambulance previously used by Fulton County EMS. The vehicle, deemed obsolete or unfit for its intended purpose, will be sold to Weller Salvage of Michigan for $7,350
A small but notable contract revision was approved under Resolution 2025-484. This finalized a $10,242 payment to Asphalt Systems Ohio, which performed a soy-based asphalt sealant project along County Road H.
The original contract had been set at $10,000, but a minor change order accounted for an increase of $242. The Fulton County Engineer’s Office submitted the necessary affidavits and documentation affirming completion and wage compliance for the project.
Another resolution, 2025-485, authorized oversight of Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) 2025-62 between JFS and the Fulton County Health Department.
The MOU outlines an agreement to support the Family and Children First Council’s work through joint pooled funding.
JFS will contribute $150,000, drawn from its State Child Protection Allocation, to assist in meeting the needs of children, families, and adults as defined in the Council’s Shared Plan.
The agreement ensures that financial reports are submitted monthly and that both agencies will collaborate closely through service coordination teams.
Wrapping up the brief but action-filled session, the board passed Resolution 2025-486 to approve additional purchase orders and travel requests submitted by departments across the county.