Knox County, OH

Board of Commissioners

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold two public hearings on electric and natural gas aggregation, and consider resolutions including approving budget commission rates and levies for fiscal year 2027, a bridge inspection contract, and a commendation. They will also approve bill lists and minutes from previous meetings.

• Approve and accept budget commission amounts and rates, authorize levies for FY 2027
• Approve agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for annual inspections of 20 county bridges at $10,500
• Recognize Margaret 'Peggy' Dunn as Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging Outstanding Senior Citizen
• Approve CORSA property valuation selection
• Public hearings on electric/natural gas aggregation at 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with a departmental update from Job and Family Services, followed by votes on several resolutions including a sales tax reimbursement policy, LEPC appointments, a retired police cruiser donation, and a shelter services agreement. The meeting also includes a bill list approval and an executive session on a state audit.

• Approve Sales Tax Reimbursement Policy per State Auditor Bulletin 2025-013
• Approve LEPC member appointments for Knox County EMA roster update
• Authorize donation of retired Sheriff's Office cruiser to Knox County Career Center
• Approve Subrecipient Agreement with The Winter Sanctuary, Inc. for emergency shelter services
• Approve bill list and then-and-now bill list

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to receive a departmental update from Knox County Water and Wastewater, consider a utility permit for American Electric Power on Fairgrounds Road in Morris Township, and approve bill lists, including a then-and-now list. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Utility permit for American Electric Power on Fairgrounds Road, Morris Township
• Approval of bill list
• Approval of then-and-now bill list
• Departmental update from Knox County Water and Wastewater

The Board of Commissioners approved a utility permit for American Electric Power on Fairgrounds Road in Morris Township, along with the regular and 'then and now' bill lists. The meeting also included updates on water and wastewater infrastructure damage caused by Mercury Broadband's fiber installation, with no reimbursement received yet.

• Approved AEP utility permit for Fairgrounds Road, Morris Township (3-0)
• Approved bill list dated August 18, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated August 18, 2026 (3-0)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session, opening bids for the Community Development Block Grant-funded Village of Danville Water System Improvements Project. They will also receive updates from Knox County 911 and Litter and Recycling, and consider several resolutions including utility permits, an inter-agency agreement, and routine approvals of bills and minutes.

• Bid opening for CDBG Village of Danville Water System Improvements Project
• Approve final wage affidavit for Village of Danville Memorial Park Project (CDBG Grant #B-F-24-1BM-1)
• Authorize Sheriff Daniel Weckesser as signing agent for covert license plate renewal applications
• Approve 5 utility permits for Licking Rural Electric on Knox Lake Road, Fredericktown Amity Road, Old Mansfield Road, Montgomery Road, Upper Fredericktown Road
• Approve inter-agency agreement for Early Intervention Service Coordination between Job and Family Services and Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Board of Commissioners held a bid opening for the CDBG Village of Danville Water System Improvements Project, receiving five bids ranging from $466,121 to $563,618; the award will be made at a later date. They also approved several resolutions, including a final wage affidavit for the Danville Memorial Park Project, authorization for the Sheriff as signing agent for covert license plates, five utility permits for Licking Rural Electric, an inter-agency agreement for Early Intervention services, and the bill lists. The board received updates on 911 services, including the successful transition to NextGen 911, and on litter and recycling programs.

• Opened bids for Danville water project; lowest bid $466,121 from Driven Excavating
• Approved final wage affidavit for Danville Memorial Park Project (Resolution 2026-492)
• Authorized Sheriff as signing agent for covert license plate renewals (Resolution 2026-493)
• Approved utility permits for Licking Rural Electric on five roads (Resolutions 2026-494 to 2026-498)
• Approved inter-agency agreement for Early Intervention services up to $158,080 (Resolution 2026-499)
• Approved bill list and then-and-now bill list (Resolutions 2026-500 and 2026-501)
• Approved minutes from August 4 and August 6, 2026

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider three resolutions: approving scrap tire certifications from the Ohio EPA, a utility permit for Sunrise Telecom on Apple Valley Drive, and a request for proposals for legal services for Job and Family Services. They will also approve bill lists, accept previous meeting minutes, and receive a treasurer's investment report. The agenda includes departmental updates and public comment periods.

• Approve Scrap Tire Certifications and Consent Form from Ohio EPA
• Approve Utility Permit for Sunrise Telecom on Apple Valley Drive, Howard Township
• Approve RFP for Knox County Job and Family Services Legal Services 2026/2027
• Approve Bill List and Bill List - Then and Now
• Receive Treasurer's Depository and Investment Income Report including Star Ohio Bank Statements

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved four resolutions: the scrap tire certifications and consent form from the Ohio EPA, a utility permit for Sunrise Telecom at 2519 Apple Valley Drive, a request for proposal for legal services for Job and Family Services, and two bill lists. All resolutions passed unanimously with Commissioners Pursel and Lester voting in favor; Commissioner Keesee was absent. The board also received the Treasurer's investment income report for July 2026.

• Approved scrap tire certifications and consent form from Ohio EPA (2-0)
• Approved utility permit for Sunrise Telecom at 2519 Apple Valley Drive (2-0)
• Approved RFP for Job and Family Services legal services 2026/2027 (2-0)
• Approved bill list dated August 11, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated August 11, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved minutes from July 16, 23, 28, and 30, 2026

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The Board will consider approving a three-year participation agreement and 2027 rate renewal for the County Employee Consortium of Ohio (CEBCO) health insurance plan. They will also vote on advertising a public notice for the Knox County Electric and Natural Gas Aggregation Plan of Operation and Governance, a utility permit for Enbridge Gas Ohio on Tiger Valley Road, and a request for proposals for legal services for Job and Family Services. Routine items include approval of bill lists and receipt of the Sheriff's Office monthly and food cost reports.

• Approve CEBCO participation agreement and 2027 rate renewal, term Jan 1, 2027–Dec 31, 2029
• Approve advertisement of public notice for Knox County Electric and Natural Gas Aggregation Plan
• Approve utility permit from Enbridge Gas Ohio for Tiger Valley Road in Union Township
• Approve advertisement of RFP for legal services for Knox County JFS Social Services Division, 2026-2027
• Receive Knox County Sheriff's Office monthly report and food cost per meal report for July 2026

The Board approved the County Employee Benefit Consortium of Ohio (CEBCO) participation agreement and 2027 rate renewal, effective January 1, 2027 through December 31, 2029. They also approved resolutions for advertising a public notice for the electric and natural gas aggregation plan, a utility permit for Enbridge Gas Ohio, a legal notice for legal services for Job and Family Services, and an annexation agreement for a parcel in Monroe Township. All votes were unanimous (3-0). The board received reports on jail food costs and inmate population, and heard updates on park district projects and county road work.

• Approved CEBCO participation agreement and 2027 rate renewal (3-0)
• Approved advertisement of public notice for electric and natural gas aggregation plan (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Enbridge Gas Ohio at 15524 Tiger Valley Road (3-0)
• Approved advertisement of legal notice for legal services for Job and Family Services (3-0)
• Approved annexation agreement for Parcel No. 49-00510.000 from Monroe Township to Mount Vernon (3-0)
• Approved bill list dated August 6, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated August 6, 2026 (3-0)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on 10 resolutions, including a cooperative water/wastewater agreement with the Ohio Water Development Authority, a $152,789 vehicle purchase, and multiple fund transfers for Family and Children First Council programs. They will also approve the bill list and receive updates from the county administrator and committees.

• Approve cooperative agreement with Ohio Water Development Authority for water/wastewater project
• Approve $152,789 purchase of a 2027 Western Star 47X vehicle from Stoops Western Star of Ohio
• Approve bid and contract documents for Danville-Amity (CR-14) Safety Improvements Phase III
• Transfer up to $32,214.00 for FCFC Operational Capacity PA from Job and Family Services funds
• Approve bill list and then-and-now bill list

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions on the agenda, including a $272,457.30 contract for Danville-Amity (CR-14) Safety Improvements Phase III and a $152,789.00 vehicle purchase for the Engineer's Office. They also authorized banking fee allocations, an OWDA water/wastewater agreement, and multiple fund transfers to the Family and Children First Council. The board received a notice about a potential TIF ordinance for Arista Villas and heard updates on county projects.

• Approved $272,457.30 contract with Small's Asphalt Paving for CR-14 safety improvements (unanimous)
• Approved $152,789.00 bill of sale for 2027 Western Star 47X vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved banking fee allocation resolution (unanimous)
• Approved OWDA cooperative agreement for water/wastewater projects (unanimous)
• Approved six fund transfers to FCFC totaling $77,675.74 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list and then-and-now bill list (unanimous)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will discuss various items, including a utility permit for Avalon Road and a change order for the Howard Danville Road Bridge Project. The meeting will also include departmental updates and approval of bills. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions expected.

• Utility Permit from Columbia Gas for Avalon Road in Morris Township
• Change Order No. 1 for Howard Danville Road Bridge Project, increasing cost by $108,206.48
• Contractor's Application for Payment No. 2 from Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for $574,159.37
• Resolution to honor retirement of Pam Shafer, Human Resources Coordinator
• Resolution to honor retirement of Laura Webster, 911 Operations Director

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including a $108,206.48 change order for the Howard Danville Road Bridge project, bringing the new contract price to $1,000,006.98. They also approved a $574,159.37 payment for annual resurfacing, utility permits, bill lists, and resolutions honoring two retiring employees. During public comment, residents raised privacy concerns about Flock Safety cameras, and officials clarified that the county has not installed any cameras and decisions rest with the Sheriff.

• Approved Change Order No.1 for Howard Danville Road Bridge, increasing contract to $1,000,006.98 (3-0)
• Approved Payment No.2 to Small's Asphalt Paving for $574,159.37 (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Columbia Gas on Avalon Road (3-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Pam Shafer's retirement (3-0)
• Approved resolution honoring Laura Webster's retirement (3-0)
• Approved bill list dated July 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now bill list dated July 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 21, 2026 meeting (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will review a grant agreement for the Rural Transit Program and a software contract renewal. The meeting also includes updates on the county morgue and transit services.

• Rural Transit Program SFY 2027 Grant Agreement from Ohio Department of Transportation for $1,584,760.00
• NEOGOV Human Resources software and subscription contract renewal for $29,413.67
• Departmental update on Knox County Transit
• Knox County Morgue update

The Board approved the Rural Transit Program SFY2027 grant from ODOT for Knox County Transit in the amount of $1,584,760.00, and renewed the NEOGOV HR software contract for $29,413.67. Commissioners also discussed a potential new county morgue and Coroner's Office staffing compensation, with the County Administrator directed to evaluate options and report back. Bill lists and prior meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Rural Transit Program SFY2027 grant of $1,584,760.00 (3-0)
• Approved NEOGOV HR software contract renewal for $29,413.67 (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated July 28, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 28, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved minutes from June 16, June 18, and July 14, 2026 meetings

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The Board of Commissioners will review an annual report from the Knox County Historical Society. They are also deciding on a grant award from the Ohio Department of Public Safety and the approval of bill lists.

• FY 2025 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) Grant award notice
• NIMS Compliance Certification Statement for the Knox County Emergency Management Agency
• Knox County Historical Society Annual Report
• Approval of Bill List and Bill List - Then and Now

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a $250,000 state homeland security grant for the Emergency Management Agency and authorized County Administrator Jason Booth as signing agent. They also approved the regular and 'Then and Now' bill lists. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included an informational update from the Knox County Historical Society.

• Approved FY2025 State Homeland Security Program Grant of $250,000 for EMA (3-0)
• Authorized Jason Booth as signing agent for grant documents (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated July 23, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 23, 2026 (3-0)

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The Board will vote on five resolutions, including contracts for landfill post‑closure care, school resource officers, a bridge project payment, a utility permit, and an emergency operations plan. It will also approve supplemental appropriations, bill lists, and receive departmental updates.

• Approve $32,550 contract with Bennett and Williams Environmental Consultants for post‑closure care at Knox County Landfill (second half of 2026)
• Approve $95,000 School Resource Officer contract with East Knox Local School District (SRO Deputy #1 $25,000; Deputy #2 $70,000)
• Approve $236,154 payment to Crawford Construction for Howard Danville Road Bridge Project (PID 117987)
• Approve utility permit for Enbridge Gas Ohio at 15460 Howard Danville Road, Union Township
• Approve Knox County Emergency Management Agency Fairgrounds Emergency Operations Plan

The Board approved several resolutions including a bridge project payment, a school resource officer contract, and landfill care services. They also approved a utility permit for Enbridge Gas Ohio and various supplemental appropriations for Juvenile Court accounts.

• Approved $236,154 payment to Crawford Construction for Howard Danville Road Bridge Project
• Approved $104,000 SRO contract between Sheriff's Office and East Knox Local School District
• Approved $32,550 proposal from Bennett and Williams Environmental Consultants for landfill post-closure care
• Approved Knox County EMA Fairgrounds Emergency Operations Plan
• Approved Enbridge Gas Ohio utility permit for 15460 Howard Danville Road
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Juvenile Court accounts
• Approved Bill List and Then and Now Bill List dated July 21, 2026

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The Board of Commissioners will review funding requests for a park project in the Village of Danville. The meeting also includes departmental updates from the Dog Shelter and Job and Family Services.

• Draw Request for CDBG Village of Danville Memorial Park Project in the amount of $74,514.00
• Request for Payment Draw Number 4 for CDBG Village of Danville Memorial Park Project in the amount of $74,514.00
• Approval of Bill List and Bill List - Then and Now
• Knox County Dog Shelter Report

The Board approved three resolutions: two CDBG draw requests for the Village of Danville Memorial Park Project totaling $74,514 each, and an Ohio Public Works Commission grant agreement for Danville Amity Road (CR14) Safety Improvements Phase III not to exceed $259,398. All resolutions passed unanimously. The board also approved the bill list and then-and-now bill list, and accepted previous meeting minutes.

• Approved CDBG draw request #4 for Danville Memorial Park Project, $74,514 (unanimous)
• Approved state payment draw #4 for Danville Memorial Park Project, $74,514 (unanimous)
• Approved OPWC grant agreement for Danville Amity Road (CR14) Safety Improvements Phase III, up to $259,398 (unanimous)
• Approved bill list dated July 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated July 16, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from June 11, July 7, and July 9, 2026 meetings

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including letters of recognition for four Mount Vernon students, two utility permits for Ohio Cumberland Gas, and a $272,457.30 bid award to Small’s Asphalt Paving for Phase III safety improvements on Danville Amity Road (CR 14). The meeting also includes routine agenda items such as bill approvals and departmental updates.

• Approve letters of recognition for four Mount Vernon students honored at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier
• Approve $272,457.30 bid award to Small’s Asphalt Paving for Danville Amity Road (CR 14) safety improvements Phase III
• Approve utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas on Hazel Dell Road, Butler Township
• Approve utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas on Tiger Valley Road, Union Township
• Approve bill lists and supplemental appropriations

The Board approved a bid for safety improvements on Danville Amity Road and two utility permits for Ohio Cumberland Gas. They also approved letters of recognition for four students and the July 14 bill lists.

• Approved $272,457.30 bid to Small’s Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Danville Amity Road (CR14) Safety Improvements Phase III
• Approved utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas on Hazel Dell Road in Butler Township
• Approved utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas on Tiger Valley Road in Union Township
• Approved letters of recognition for students Aiden Mast, Adi (Ash) Farrell, Lucy Hunsen, and Dane Gunderson
• Approved Bill List dated July 14, 2026
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 14, 2026

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will open bids for Danville Amity Road safety improvements and vote on resolutions including an updated drug and alcohol policy for Knox County Transit and a $426,735.53 contract with the Sheriff's Office for child support enforcement. The board will also approve fund transfers and bills, and receive a treasurer's investment report.

• Bid opening for Danville Amity Road (CR14) Safety Improvements Phase III
• Resolution to approve updated DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy for Knox County Transit
• Resolution to approve $426,735.53 IV-D contract with Sheriff's Office for child support enforcement ($145,090.08 local share, $281,645.45 federal reimbursement)
• Approval of bill lists (regular and then-and-now)
• County Treasurer's Depository and Investment Income Report including Star Ohio Bank statements

The Board approved the updated DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy for Knox County Transit and the ODJFS IV-D contract for child support enforcement, totaling $426,735.53. They also approved the regular and Then and Now bill lists. A bid opening for the Danville Amity Road safety project was held, with award deferred to a later date.

• Approved updated DOT Drug and Alcohol Policy for Knox County Transit (2-0)
• Approved ODJFS IV-D contract for child support enforcement, $426,735.53 (2-0)
• Approved Bill List dated July 9, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 9, 2026 (2-0)
• Held bid opening for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements Phase III; award deferred

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The Board of Commissioners will vote on the Knox County fiscal mid‑year budget for 2026. It will consider approvals for a salt‑brine permit for B & J Drilling at 13911 Millersburg Road, a behavioral‑health coordinator support agreement for the county jail, and a $1,136,000 construction contract with Shrock Premier Custom Construction for the Water and Wastewater Office Building. Additional items include a professional‑services agreement for bridge replacement projects, a utility permit for Simmons Church Road and Bishop Road, and an inter‑agency contractor agreement with the County Transit program. The commissioners will also approve the listed bills and transfer of funds.

• Approve $1,136,000 Owner‑Contractor Agreement with Shrock Premier Custom Construction for the Knox County Water and Wastewater Office Building Project.
• Approve the Salt Brine Application for B & J Drilling Company, Inc. at 13911 Millersburg Road, Danville, Ohio.
• Approve the Knox County Fiscal Mid‑Year Budget beginning Jan 1 2026 as required by Ohio Rev. Code §5705.28.
• Approve the agreement to fund a Behavioral Health Service Coordinator at the Knox County Jail (Sheriff’s Office and Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties).
• Approve the Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for Simmons Church Road and Bishop Road in Milford Township.

The Board approved the fiscal mid-year budget and a $1.136 million construction contract with Shrock Premier Custom Construction for the Water and Wastewater Office Building. They also approved a $40,000 behavioral health coordinator agreement for the jail, a $199,889 bridge engineering agreement, and a $325,000 transit services agreement. A salt brine application for B & J Drilling was approved after a public hearing with no objections.

• Approved the fiscal mid-year budget for 2026.
• Approved salt brine application for B & J Drilling Company, Inc. after a public hearing.
• Approved $40,000 agreement for Behavioral Health Service Coordinator at the jail.
• Approved $1,136,000 construction contract with Shrock Premier Custom Construction for the Water and Wastewater Office Building.
• Approved $199,889 professional services agreement with American Structurepoint for bridge replacement projects.
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Simmons Church Road and Bishop Road.
• Approved $325,000 inter-agency agreement for transportation services with Knox County Transit.
• Approved bill lists and previous meeting minutes.

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review agreements for two bridge replacement projects and a water system bid for the Village of Danville. The board will also consider a funding support letter for the Knox County Park District and a court copier agreement.

• Invitation to Bid for CDBG Village of Danville Water System Improvements
• Agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for Kinney Road Bridge Replacement Project (KNO-CR89-0.13)
• Agreement with Evans, Mechwart, Hambleton, and Tilton, Inc. for Mile Creek Road Bridge Replacement Project (KNO-TR385-00.03)
• Document Management Agreement with Modern Office Methods for the Knox County Common Pleas Court Copier
• Support Letter for Knox County Park District funding from the Clean Ohio Green Space Conservation Program

The Board approved several infrastructure agreements, including design services for the Kinney Road and Mile Creek Road bridge replacements. Additional actions included approving a document management agreement, a court annual report, and a letter of support for park funding.

• Approved advertisement for Danville water system improvements (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Knox County Probate Juvenile Court Annual Report (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Knox County Park District funding (3-0)
• Approved Modern Office Methods document management agreement ($187.00 monthly) (3-0)
• Approved DLZ Ohio, Inc. contract for Kinney Road bridge design ($132,001.00) (3-0)
• Approved EMH&T contract for Mile Creek Road bridge design ($180,000.00) (3-0)
• Approved June 30 bill list (3-0)
• Approved June 30 'Then and Now' bill list (3-0)

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At this regular session, the Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions including a three-year labor agreement with AFSCME Local 657 covering Job and Family Services employees, a payment of $147,871.48 for annual resurfacing, and authorization to release $87,763.49 in permissive auto tax funds to Mount Vernon for Teryl Drive improvements. They will also approve a letter of support for Knox Community Hospital's Rural Health Transformation Program application and other administrative items.

• Approve Labor Agreement between Job and Family Services and AFSCME Local 657, effective July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2029.
• Approve Contractor's Payment No. 1 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Annual Resurfacing 2026, $147,871.48.
• Authorize release of $87,763.49 in permissive auto tax funds to City of Mount Vernon for Teryl Drive improvements (PID 2510001).
• Approve Service and License Agreement between Knox County Auditor and Pivot Point Partners LLC.
• Approve Letter of Support for Knox Community Hospital's application to Healthier Ohio Initiatives.

The Board of Commissioners approved multiple resolutions regarding asphalt paving, service agreements, and tax collections. They also authorized funds for Mount Vernon street improvements and a labor agreement for Job and Family Services.

• Approved Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. payment for annual resurfacing ($147,871.48) (3-0)
• Approved service and license agreement between County Auditor and Pivot Point Partners LLC (3-0)
• Approved certification of delinquent water and wastewater accounts to the County Auditor (3-0)
• Authorized release of permissive auto tax funds to the City of Mount Vernon ($87,763.49) (3-0)
• Approved letter of support for Knox Community Hospital's health initiative application (3-0)
• Authorized Job and Family Services participation in the State of Ohio cooperative purchasing program (3-0)
• Approved labor agreement between Job and Family Services and AFSCME Local 657 (3-0)
• Recognized the dedication of the Becker Mining Systems Aviation Education Center (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will vote on awarding a $1,136,000 construction contract for the Knox County Water and Wastewater Office Building to Shrock Premier Custom Construction. They will also consider an amendment to a juvenile court grant agreement and a School Resource Officer contract with Centerburg Local School District. Routine items include approval of bill lists and meeting minutes.

• Bid award for Knox County Water and Wastewater Office Building to Shrock Premier Custom Construction, LLC for $1,136,000
• Amendment to fiscal accountability report for Knox County Juvenile Court Grant Agreement
• School Resource Officer contract with Centerburg Local School District for 2026/2027 school year
• Approval of bill lists and supplemental appropriations

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved five resolutions on June 23. The board awarded a construction bid for the water and wastewater office building, authorized a fiscal amendment for the juvenile court grant agreement, and renewed the school resource officer contract with Centerburg Local School District for $33,500 to maintain police presence in local schools. Commissioners also approved routine bill lists and received an informational update from human resources on staffing and benefits renewals.

• Approved $1,136,000 construction bid for the water and wastewater office building project (Pursel, Lester, Keesee: 3-0)
• Authorized fiscal accountability amendment for the juvenile court grant agreement (Pursel, Lester, Keesee: 3-0)
• Renewed School Resource Officer contract with Centerburg Local School District for $33,500 (Pursel, Lester, Keesee: 3-0)
• Approved June 23 bill list and then-and-now bill list (Pursel, Lester, Keesee: 3-0 each)
• Approved May 19 meeting minutes

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The Board of Commissioners will vote on a tax levy renewal for senior citizens services and facilities. The meeting includes approvals for public safety technology, building improvements, and utility aggregation programs.

• Renewal tax levy for providing or maintaining senior citizens services or facilities
• Master Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for the Sheriff's Office totaling $163,300.00
• Bid award to Modern Glass, Paint, and Tile Company for window replacements totaling $114,944.00
• Easement grant with Rodney and Carolyn Newell at 0 Columbus Road, Centerburg
• Bid opening for the Knox County Water and Wastewater Office Building

The Board approved a renewal tax levy for senior citizens services and facilities to be voted on November 3, 2026. Other actions included approving a $163,300 contract for the Sheriff's Office and a $114,944 window replacement project. Bids for a new Water and Wastewater Office Building were opened but not yet awarded.

• Approved renewal tax levy for senior citizens services (0.79 mill) for Nov 3, 2026 ballot
• Approved $163,300 Master Services Agreement with Flock Group Inc. for Sheriff's Office
• Approved $114,944 bid and contract with Modern Glass, Paint, and Tile Company for Developmental Disabilities window project
• Approved $60,000 payroll services agreement with NESCO Resource LLC for Youth Work Experience Program
• Approved easement grant with Rodney and Carolyn Newell at 0 Columbus Road
• Approved natural gas and electric power aggregation applications from Ohio Public Utilities Commission
• Approved final acceptance for Knox County Airport Authority apron reconstruction projects
• Approved public notice for bids for Danville Amity Road (CR14) safety improvements

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hear an update from the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District and vote on several resolutions, including reappointing Judy Gregg to the Mental Health & Recovery Board, authorizing a public hearing notice for a salt brine application from B&J Drilling Company, approving a utility permit for Dean Moran Oil & Gas on Jug Run Road, and amending a contract with Forensic Fluids Laboratories to extend it through June 30, 2027. The board will also approve fund transfers and bill lists.

• Reappointment of Judy Gregg to the Mental Health & Recovery Board for Knox & Licking Counties
• Advertisement of public hearing notice regarding salt brine application from B&J Drilling Company, Inc.
• Utility permit for Dean Moran Oil & Gas at 28823 Jug Run Road in Jackson Township
• Amendment to contract with Forensic Fluids Laboratories, Inc. extending the term from June 30, 2025 to June 30, 2027
• Approval of bill lists and then-and-now payments

The Board approved the reappointment of Judy Gregg to the Mental Health and Recovery Board and authorized a public hearing notice for a salt brine application. They also approved a utility permit for natural gas and extended a drug screening contract for the Department of Job and Family Services.

• Approved reappointment of Judy Gregg to Mental Health and Recovery Board for Knox and Licking Counties (3-0)
• Approved public hearing notice for B & J Drilling Company, Inc. salt brine application (3-0)
• Approved utility permit for Dean Moran Oil and Gas at 28823 Jug Run Road (3-0)
• Approved contract extension with Forensic Fluids Laboratories, Inc. through June 30, 2027 (3-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 Bill List (3-0)
• Approved June 16, 2026 Then and Now Bill List (3-0)

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The Board will consider a resolution to place a 0.79-mill renewal levy for senior citizen services on the ballot. They will also vote to appoint Amy Seward as EMA Director and approve personnel policy updates on fraud, AI, and more. A payment of $243,143.98 to Crawford Construction for the Howard Danville Road Bridge Project is on the agenda.

• Renewal levy of 0.79 mills for senior services per ORC 5705.19(Y)
• Appointment of Amy Seward as EMA Director effective June 15, 2026
• Personnel policy updates on fraud reporting, AI, insurance, weather, driving, and drug-free awareness
• Payment No. 1 to Crawford Construction for Howard Danville Road Bridge: $243,143.98
• Knox County 911 Monthly Report for May 2026

The Board of Commissioners approved placing a renewal of the 0.79-mill senior citizens services levy on the November 3, 2026 general election ballot. The board also approved the appointment of Amy Seward as EMA Director, personnel policy updates, a bridge project payment, and bill lists. All resolutions passed unanimously.

• Approved placing 0.79-mill senior services levy renewal on Nov. 3, 2026 ballot (3-0)
• Approved Amy Seward as EMA Director effective June 15, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved personnel policy updates on fraud, AI, insurance, weather, driving, drug-free program (3-0)
• Approved $243,143.98 payment to Crawford Construction for Howard Danville Road Bridge (3-0)
• Approved bill list dated June 11, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now bill list dated June 11, 2026 (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing for the PY2026 Community Development Block Grant program, then consider seven resolutions including approving the CDBG application, authorizing a local homestead exemption, and approving agreements for Job and Family Services. Also on the agenda are approval of bills and minutes, and updates from county departments.

• Public hearing for PY2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program
• Resolution to authorize Local Permissive Homestead Exemption under ORC 319.304
• Software as a Service agreement between Knox County JFS and Facilities Management Express, LLC
• Contractor agreement between Knox County JFS and Angela Ward for Summer Youth Job Coach
• Shared funding agreement for 2027 pooled local funds among four county agencies

The Board approved several Community Development Block Grant applications for Berlin Township and the Village of Danville. Additionally, commissioners authorized a local permissive homestead tax exemption and various departmental agreements.

• Approved PY 2026 CDBG Allocation Application ($156,000) (3-0)
• Approved CDBG Environmental Review Certification Form (3-0)
• Approved CDBG Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan (3-0)
• Authorized local permissive homestead tax exemption for 2026/2027 (3-0)
• Approved Software as a Service agreement with Facilities Management Express, LLC ($4,950) (3-0)
• Approved contractor agreement for Summer Youth Job Coach position ($3,300) (3-0)
• Approved 2027 Shared Funding Agreement for community services ($95,000) (3-0)
• Approved June 9, 2026 Bill List and Then and Now Bill List (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a $822,263.41 contract for the 2026 Annual Resurfacing project with Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc., along with a $132,298.00 transit grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation. The agenda also includes resolutions for housing development support letters, website service agreements, and a procurement policy for Knox County Transit.

• Approve $822,263.41 resurfacing contract with Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc.
• Approve $132,298.00 transit grant from Ohio Department of Transportation
• Approve Support Letter for North of Vernon Housing Development
• Approve Procurement Policy for Knox County Transit
• Approve Website Service Agreement between Auditor and Pivot Point Partners LLC

The Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions including a $822,263.41 road resurfacing contract and various transit grants. Additional approvals included support for the North of Vernon housing development and a memorandum of understanding regarding a family support position.

• Approved support letter for North of Vernon Housing Development (3-0)
• Approved website service agreement between County Auditor and Pivot Point Partners LLC (3-0)
• Approved $34,112.00 contract between Homeland Security/EMA and General Health District (3-0)
• Approved $132,298.00 grant for Knox County Transit from ODOT (3-0)
• Approved procurement policy for Knox County Transit (3-0)
• Approved Federal Transit Administration Title VI Program for Knox County Transit (3-0)
• Approved $822,263.41 annual resurfacing contract with Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved MOU for Family Support Team Coordinator position not to exceed $70,000.00 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider five resolutions, including approving a $822,263.41 contract with Mid-Ohio Paving for annual road patching material. Also on the agenda are updates to federal grant policies, the county engineer's 2025 annual report, bridge inspection services, and a utility permit for broadband on Apple Valley Drive. Routine items include bill approvals and administrative updates.

• Contract for patching material with Mid-Ohio Paving, Inc. for $822,263.41 ($67.17/ton for Type 1, $57.17/ton for Type 2)
• Amendments to Federal Grant Policies including internal controls, equipment policy, and procurement policy
• Approval of Knox County Engineer's 2025 Annual Report
• Agreement for bridge inspection services with John Wackerly Inspection, LLC
• Utility permit for Mercury Broadband on Apple Valley Drive in Howard Township

The board approved amendments to federal grant policies and county practices. It also approved the engineer's 2025 annual report, an asphalt‑patching contract for $473,048.50, a bridge‑inspection agreement, and a $1,000,000 utility permit for Mercury Broadband on Apple Valley Drive. Both the June 2 bill list and the Then‑and‑Now bill list were approved.

• Approved amendments to federal grant policies and county practices (Resolution 2026-345)
• Approved Knox County Engineer's Annual Report for 2025 (Resolution 2026-346)
• Approved asphalt‑patching material contract for $473,048.50 with Mid‑Ohio Paving, Inc. (Resolution 2026-347)
• Approved bridge inspection services agreement with John Wackerly Inspection, LLC (Resolution 2026-348)
• Approved utility permit for Mercury Broadband on Apple Valley Drive, bond required $1,000,000 (Resolution 2026-349)
• Approved the Bill List dated June 2, 2026 (Resolution 2026-350)
• Approved the Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated June 2, 2026 (Resolution 2026-351)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus to create and maintain a new county website. The board will also consider a conferencing renewal for the Common Pleas Court and review monthly departmental reports.

• Master Services Agreement and Quote from CivicPlus for a new county website
• Renewal for Lifesize Audio Conferencing for the Knox County Common Pleas Court
• Knox County Sheriff Monthly Report for May 2026
• Knox County Human Resources Update for May 2026
• Approval of Bill List and Bill List - Then and Now

The commissioners approved a Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus to build and maintain a new Knox County website, costing $47,808 initially with a $29,530 annual renewal. They also approved a $1,324.23 renewal for Lifesize audio‑conferencing for the Common Pleas Court. Additionally, the Board approved both the standard Bill List and the Then‑and‑Now Bill List for May 28 2026.

• Approved Resolution 2026-341 – Master Services Agreement with CivicPlus for new county website (Initial $47,808, Annual $29,530)
• Approved Resolution 2026-342 – Renewal of Lifesize audio‑conferencing for Common Pleas Court ($1,324.23)
• Approved Resolution 2026-343 – Adoption of the Bill List dated May 28 2026
• Approved Resolution 2026-344 – Adoption of the Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated May 28 2026

Board of Commissioners

The board will open bids for a window replacement project, receive updates from Knox County Transit and Job and Family Services, and vote on 16 resolutions. Notable items include establishing assessment fees for two subdivisions and a drainage ditch, approving a $47,623 CDBG payment for Danville playground equipment, a $64,065 ice pigging sewer cleaning agreement, and a $166,700 transit grant.

• Bid opening for Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities Window Replacement Project
• Establish assessment fees for Kokosing Plantation Subdivision and Sycamore Meadows Subdivision (2027)
• Approve $47,623 CDBG payment for Village of Danville Playground Equipment Project
• Approve $64,065 Ice Pigging Services Agreement to clean sewer force main in Howard
• Approve $166,700 Rural Transit Program SFY 2027 Subaward Grant Agreement for Knox County Transit

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a $166,700 Rural Transit Program grant from the Ohio Department of Transportation. It also approved several infrastructure contracts, including a $64,065 ice‑pigging service for a sewer line, a $47,623 payment for a Danville playground project, and utility permits for Mercury Broadband with a $1,000,000 bond requirement. Additional resolutions established assessment fees for various subdivisions and ditches and appointed members to the Central Ohio Rural Planning Organization. All listed actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved Rural Transit Program SFY2027 grant for $166,700 (Result: Approved)
• Approved Ice Pigging Services Agreement for sewer line cleaning, $64,065 (Result: Approved)
• Approved payment draw for Danville Playground Equipment Project, $47,623 (Result: Approved)
• Approved utility permit for Mercury Broadband on Apple Valley Drive (4.731'), bond $1,000,000 (Result: Approved)
• Approved utility permit for Mercury Broadband on Apple Valley Drive (4.602'), bond $1,000,000 (Result: Approved)
• Approved utility permit for Mercury Broadband on Apple Valley Drive (6.746'), bond $1,000,000 (Result: Approved)
• Approved assessment fee for Ford Creek Ditch, total $5,711.04 (Result: Approved)
• Approved assessment fee for Ralphie's Ditch, total $1,440.24 (Result: Approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hear departmental updates from Knox County 911, Water/Wastewater, and Litter/Recycling. They will then vote on resolutions including bid awards for road resurfacing and asphalt patching, a 911 system agreement, a temporary workspace agreement, a jail capital project grant, and public notices. Approval of bill lists and previous meeting minutes is also on the agenda.

• Bid award of $822,263.41 to Small's Asphalt Paving for annual road resurfacing
• Bid award of $473,048.50 to Mid-Ohio Paving for asphalt patching material
• Approval of Ohio's Next Generation 911 System Agreement for $17,677 for up to five years
• Temporary workspace agreement with Columbia Gas for $3,500 on Pipesville and Coshocton roads
• Authorization to execute a jail capital project grant agreement with Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of contracts and agreements covering road resurfacing, asphalt patching, utility permits, 911 system upgrades, gas transmission workspace, jail capital project funding, and public notices for water‑wastewater and community development grant hearings. All items were adopted without recorded vote counts. The decisions affect county infrastructure, public safety, and grant administration.

• Approved $822,263.41 bid award to Small’s Asphalt Paving for 2026 Engineer’s Annual Resurfacing (Resolution 2026-309)
• Approved $473,048.50 bid award to Mid‑Ohio Paving for 2026 Engineer’s Asphalt Patching Material (Resolution 2026-310)
• Approved utility permit for Mishey Road in Berlin Township from The Energy Cooperative (Resolution 2026-311)
• Approved Ohio’s Next Generation 911 System agreement for up to five years at $17,677.00 (Resolution 2026-312)
• Approved $3,500.00 temporary workspace agreement with Columbia Gas Transmission for parcels on Pipesville and Coshocton Roads (Resolution 2026-313)
• Approved execution of a local jail capital project grant agreement with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction (Resolution 2026-314)
• Approved advertisement of public notice for bids for the Knox County Water and Wastewater Office Building project (Resolution 2026-315)
• Approved advertisement of public hearing #2 for PY2026 Knox County Community Development Block Grant programs (Resolution 2026-316)

Board of Commissioners

This meeting is limited to approving bills, transfer of funds, and supplemental appropriations. No other business is scheduled. All other items are upcoming meetings for commissioners.

• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the Bill List for May 14, 2026. They also approved the “Then and Now” Bill List for the same date. Both resolutions passed with the two present commissioners voting yes.

• Approved Bill List (Resolution 2026-307) – result: approved
• Approved Then and Now Bill List (Resolution 2026-308) – result: approved

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will open bids for the 2026 Annual Resurfacing and Asphalt Patching projects. They will consider resolutions including a donation of a steel storage building to the park district, a consent for surface mining on a parcel at 16364 Millersburg Road, and fund transfers to the Family and Children First Council totaling about $42,616. A liquor permit transfer from Newtons LLC to Grohe Ventures LLC at 70 Columbus Road is also on the agenda.

• Bid opening for Knox County Annual Resurfacing 2026
• Bid opening for Knox County Asphalt Patching Material 2026
• Accept donation of a steel storage building for the Knox County Park District
• Approve written consent for United Aggregates Inc. surface mining on parcel #60-00724.000 at 16364 Millersburg Road, Danville
• Approve transfer of liquor permit from Newtons LLC to Grohe Ventures LLC at 70 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including a risk assessment for federal funds, a steel storage building donation for the park district, and a 50‑foot consent for surface mining by United Aggregates on 16364 Millersburg Road. Additional approvals covered a mortgage satisfaction for Paula Hashman, three transfers of funds to the Family and Children First Council, and the May 12 bill lists. All listed actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved risk assessment for distribution of federal funds (Resolution 2026-298)
• Accepted donation of steel storage building for park district (Resolution 2026-299)
• Approved 50' consent for surface mining for United Aggregates, 16364 Millersburg Road (Resolution 2026-300)
• Approved satisfaction of mortgage for Paula Hashman, 404 West Rambo Street (Resolution 2026-301)
• Approved transfer of up to $4,999.75 to Family and Children First Council (Resolution 2026-302)
• Approved transfer of up to $15,000.25 to Family and Children First Council (Resolution 2026-303)
• Approved transfer of up to $22,616.27 to Family and Children First Council (Resolution 2026-304)
• Approved Bill List and Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated May 12, 2026 (Resolutions 2026-305, 306)