VOTING EQUIPMENT … AJ Nowaczyk and Grant Sims, representing the Board of Elections, detailed how they are renewing a five-year maintenance agreement for their equipmentto the Williams County Commissioners.
By: Anna Wozniak
THE VILLAGE REPORTER
anna@thevillagereporter.com
The Williams County Commissioners met regularly last week twice in regular session on Tuesday and Thursday. Tuesday began at around 9 a.m., with Commissioners Bart Westfall, Lew Hilkert, and Terry Rummel present.
They then approved nine resolutions before signing credit card appropriations for the Prosecutors Office for May, June credit card expenditures for the commissioner’s office and the sheriff’s office, an environmental review certification for fair housing and planning, a request for payment, the Dog Warden report through May 12th, a notice of award for Montpelier’s Cranberry Run Project, travel requests, and chargeback letters.
The commissioners then recognized EMS Week, thanking all first responders working within Williams County for the work they do.
“I think we go without recognizing… the tragedies that they have experienced and the trauma that they have experienced, and I really appreciate their effort” shared Commissioner Rummel.
An update was given on the Alvordton Sewer Project around 9:30 a.m., with it being shared that there will be a meeting at the town hall to discuss the project with Alvordton residents.
The CDBG is being looked at to bridge the gap between the $6.8 million estimate and the $6.5 million of secured funds, with a few easements still needing to be completed.
The engineer will need to finalize the design, and the construction period should be throughout 2025. The mechanics of the project are estimated to have a 15–20-year life, with the structure itself thought to be capable of lasting 50 years or more.
Thursday began at around 9 a.m. with the approval of five resolutions before the commissioners went on to sign a change order and generator quotes, as well as the bills and minutes as presented.
Commissioner Westfall then added that he would like to provide some clarification to a quote repeated over the radio, sharing that the connotation of the quote was incorrect.
“The only reason I made that comment was to clarify that we are on the same page with EMS on this levy, and that we’re working on it together.”
AJ Nowaczyk and Grant Sims came in to greet the commissioners at 10 a.m., representing the Board of Elections.
The equipment maintenance contract prices were discussed, with it being shared that the board faces a budget shortfall.
Due to this shortfall, two pricing options were presented to the board, with them agreeing to pay minimally this year and leave the larger payment for next year. The contract would cover five years of maintenance. It was shared that this is not news and was previously discussed five years ago.
They then adjourned the meeting, set to meet the following week on May 28th and May 30th.
This week’s resolutions: Resolution 24-0181: supplemental appropriations; Resolution 24-0182: service agreement; Resolution 24-0183: lease agreement; Resolution 24-0184: addendum to MOU; Resolution 24-0185: IV-E contract addenda; Resolution 24-0186: contractual agreement; Resolution 24-0187: IV-E contract; Resolution 24-0188: bid award; Resolution 24-0189: account application; Resolution 24-0190: transfer request; Resolution 24-0191: LEPC hazard analysis; Resolution 24-0192: LEPC program; Resolution 24-0193: Alvordton sewer easement; Resolution 24-0194: subsidy grant agreement