Knox County public meetings in 2025

Board of Commissioners

This meeting is a bills-only session with no regular business. The Board will approve the bill list and any then-and-now bills. Upcoming meetings include a public hearing on vacating Bat Nest Road and several other committee and board meetings.

• Approve Bill List
• Approve Bill List - Then and Now
• Public Hearing for Vacating Bat Nest Road on January 13, 2026

The Knox County Board of Commissioners held a sign-only session on December 30, 2025, with no regular business. They approved two bill lists: the regular bill list and the then-and-now bill list, both dated December 30, 2025. Commissioner Drenda Keesee was absent, and the approvals were made by Commissioners Bill Pursel and Barry Lester.

• Approved Bill List dated December 30, 2025 (2-0, Pursel and Lester; Keesee absent)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated December 30, 2025 (2-0, Pursel and Lester; Keesee absent)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on user charges for water and sewer services across several locations. The board will also review contracts for office supplies and heavy equipment. Additionally, the meeting includes several utility permit requests for fiber optic installation.

• Setting water and sewer user charges for Howard, Apple Valley, Pleasant View Acres, Millwood, and Bladensburg
• Purchase of a 2026/27 Tandem Axle Snow and Ice Control Truck Equipment Package for $132,292.54
• Bid awards for 2026 consumable office supplies to Quill Corporation and The Charles Ritter Company
• Setting the North Branch of Ford Creek Ditch Maintenance Fund Cap to $57,192.00
• Multiple utility permits for Mercury Broadband fiber optic installation in Pike and Brown Townships

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including setting multi-year water and sewer user charges for Howard, Apple Valley, Pleasant View Acres, Millwood, and Bladensburg, with increases scheduled through 2028. The board also approved bids, utility permits, and appropriation adjustments. All resolutions passed unanimously with a 3-0 vote.

• Approved 3-year water/sewer rate schedule for Howard, Apple Valley, Pleasant View Acres, Millwood, Bladensburg (3-0)
• Approved advertisement for bids on Knox County Business Center Project (3-0)
• Set Ford Creek Ditch Maintenance Fund Cap at $57,192 (3-0)
• Rescinded/replaced excavator purchase authorization, new Bobcat E55 for $43,000 (3-0)
• Approved CEBCO wellness grant agreement ($4,000 admin + $12,270 program) (3-0)
• Awarded office supply bids to Quill Corp and Charles Ritter Co (3-0)
• Approved $132,292.54 snow/ice control truck equipment purchase (3-0)
• Approved 7 Mercury Broadband fiber optic utility permits (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote to adopt the 2026 General Fund Budget totaling $28,644,279. It will also certify the collection of delinquent water and wastewater accounts for placement on property taxes. An inter‑agency agreement for Guardianship Services with Licking County Job and Family Services and the Ohio Network for Innovation will be approved. The agenda includes a bid opening for consumable office supplies and the approval of bill lists.

• Approve General Fund Budget for 2026 – $28,644,279
• Approve certification to collect delinquent water and wastewater taxes
• Approve inter‑agency agreement for Guardianship Services with Licking County JFS and ONI
• Approve Bill List and Bill List – Then and Now
• Bid opening for consumable office supplies for 2026 for KCDJFS

The Board of Commissioners approved the 2026 General Fund budget of $28,644,279, along with resolutions to certify delinquent water/wastewater accounts for property tax collection and to approve an inter-agency agreement for guardianship services. Bids for consumable office supplies were opened but not awarded. The board also approved the bill lists.

• Approved 2026 General Fund budget of $28,644,279 (3-0)
• Approved certification of delinquent water/wastewater accounts for property tax placement (3-0)
• Approved inter-agency agreement for guardianship services with $13,912 cost to KCDJFS (3-0)
• Approved bill list dated December 18, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved then-and-now bill list dated December 18, 2025 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several road improvement payments and a truck purchase for the Engineer's Office. The meeting includes board appointments and updates from the water, wastewater, and job services departments.

• Purchase of a 2027 Western Star 47X Tandem Axle Chassis Truck for $152,789.00
• Pavement Markings bid award to Oglesby Construction, Inc. for $103,661.80
• Final payment to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Annual Resurfacing 2025 of $109,656.41
• Change order for Mishey Road Improvements increasing cost by $48,231.24
• Appointments to the Law Library Resources Board and Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved all resolutions on the agenda, including the purchase of a 2027 Western Star truck for $152,789, a $103,661.80 pavement marking contract, and several change orders and payments for road projects. They also reappointed members to the Law Library and Developmental Disabilities boards, and approved the Recycling and Litter Prevention Office agreement. Departmental updates were received from Water and Wastewater, Job and Family Services, and the Dog Shelter.

• Approved purchase of 2027 Western Star truck for $152,789 (3-0)
• Approved pavement markings bid to Oglesby Construction for $103,661.80 (3-0)
• Approved final payment of $109,656.41 to Small's Asphalt for Annual Resurfacing 2025 (3-0)
• Approved change order increase of $48,231.24 for Mishey Road Improvements (3-0)
• Approved Recycling and Litter Prevention Office agreement with $79,526 in funds (3-0)
• Approved reappointments to Law Library Resources Board (3-0)
• Approved appointments to Board of Developmental Disabilities (3-0)
• Approved $250,000 fund transfer and $53,000 supplemental appropriation (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The board will open bids for the Village of Danville Memorial Park improvements and for county pavement markings. Departmental updates will be given by the 911 and IT departments. Resolutions include advertising a highway asphalt paver bid, a utility permit for Mercury Broadband fiber optic on Apple Valley Road, and a subrecipient agreement with The Salvation Army for after‑school transportation. The commissioners will also approve multiple appropriations, fund transfers, and bill lists.

• Bid opening for CDBG Village of Danville Memorial Park Improvements
• Bid opening for Knox County Engineer pavement markings
• Approve utility permit for Mercury Broadband (6.566' aerial fiber optic) on Apple Valley Road, Brown Township
• Approve subrecipient agreement with The Salvation Army for After School Program Transportation
• Approve several appropriations, fund transfers, and bill lists

The Board approved an advertisement for a used asphalt paver and several Mercury Broadband utility permits for fiber‑optic installation on county roads. It also approved a $15,000 subrecipient agreement with the Salvation Army for after‑school transportation, a $200,000 supplemental appropriation, and a $200,000 fund transfer between accounts. Additional appropriation adjustments and the day’s bill lists were approved. The meeting included departmental updates and acceptance of prior minutes.

• Approved advertisement for invitation to bid for Knox County Highway used asphalt paver
• Approved Mercury Broadband utility permit for Vincent Road, Monroe Township
• Approved Mercury Broadband utility permit for North Liberty Road, Monroe Township
• Approved Mercury Broadband utility permit for Danville Amity Road, Brown and Howard Townships
• Approved subrecipient agreement with Salvation Army for after‑school program transportation ($15,000)
• Approved $200,000 supplemental appropriation to Transfers Out account
• Approved $200,000 fund transfer from Transfers Out to Transfers In account
• Approved bill list dated December 11, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to review resolutions regarding land valuation and a taxing district audit agreement. The board will also process bill lists and receive a depository and investment income report.

• Agricultural Use Valuation Renewal Application for 54.64 acres on Fairgrounds Road (Parcel #54-00840.003)
• Agreement with Dalene M. Pride for Bureau of Motor Vehicles Taxing District Audits
• Proclamation designating December 12, 2025, as Food For The Hungry Day
• Knox County Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for November 2025

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a proclamation designating Friday, Dec. 12, 2025 as Food for the Hungry Day. They also approved the renewal of the current agricultural use valuation for county‑owned land on Fairgrounds Road, and an agreement with Dalene M. Pride for motor‑vehicle taxing district audits. In addition, the board approved the Bill List and the Then‑and‑Now Bill List for December 9, 2025.

• Approved proclamation designating Dec 12, 2025 as Food for the Hungry Day (Result: Approved)
• Approved Current Agricultural Use Valuation Renewal Application for County land on Fairgrounds Road (Result: Approved)
• Approved agreement with Dalene M. Pride for Bureau of Motor Vehicles taxing district audits (Result: Approved)
• Approved Bill List dated Dec 9, 2025 (Result: Approved)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated Dec 9, 2025 (Result: Approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several contractor payments and change orders for road and bridge projects. The meeting includes reviews of public health and tourism reports, as well as multiple fiber optic utility permits for Brown and Pike Townships.

• Payment of $1,008,274.89 to Law General Contracting, Inc. for the Danville Amity Road Project
• Change order of $106,723.37 for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project
• Change order of $69,900 for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Replacement
• Proposed vacation of a portion of Bat Nest Road in Union Township
• General Warranty Deed for 8.139 acres to the Knox County Board of Developmental Disabilities

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including a deed transfer to the Board of Developmental Disabilities, several public notices and advertisements, updates to the county cafeteria plan, a customer service agreement for 911, a bed rental agreement for juvenile detention, a grant application for opioid remediation, and a $69,900 change order for the Pleasant Valley Road bridge replacement. All listed resolutions were adopted with a result of APPROVED. No votes or dissenting positions were recorded.

• Approved General Warranty Deed to Board of Developmental Disabilities (Resolution 2025-754)
• Approved Advertisement for Water & Wastewater District Well #7 bid (Resolution 2025-755)
• Approved Public Notice for Union Township road vacate request (Resolution 2025-756)
• Approved Update to Section 125 Cafeteria Plan with Aflac (Resolution 2025-757)
• Approved Bed Rental Agreement with Muskingum County Juvenile Court (Resolution 2025-761)
• Approved Opioid Remediation Grant Application for Sheriff’s Office ($104,675.38) (Resolution 2025-763)
• Approved Change Order No. 1 for Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Replacement (+$69,900) (Resolution 2025-764)
• Approved Knox County Treasurer DETAC Fund Report through Nov 28 2025 (Resolution 2025-760)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will not hold a regular session on November 25, 2025. The meeting agenda is limited to the approval of bills, a transfer of funds, and supplemental appropriations.

• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now
• Transfer of Funds and Supplemental Appropriations
• Upcoming Public Hearing for Ford Creek (Dec 16)
• Upcoming Investment Advisory Committee Meeting (Dec 11)

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the Bill List dated November 25, 2025 (Resolution 2025-752). The board also approved the Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated November 25, 2025 (Resolution 2025-753). Both resolutions were moved by Commissioner Barry Lester, seconded by Commissioner Drenda Keesee, and passed. Commissioner Bill Pursel was absent.

• Approved Bill List (Resolution 2025-752)
• Approved Then-and-Now Bill List (Resolution 2025-753)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider approving advertisements and requests for qualifications for 2026-2028 Community Development Block Grant administration services. The board will also vote on a petition for annexation of 1.844 acres from Wayne Township to the Village of Fredericktown and approve utility permits.

• Approve advertisement for 2026-2028 CDBG administration services
• Approve request for qualifications for 2026-2028 CDBG administration services
• Approve petition for annexation of 1.844 acres to Fredericktown
• Approve utility permit from Knox Energy Cooperative for Monroe Mills Road
• Approve bill lists for transfers, supplemental appropriations, and poll workers

The Board approved multiple resolutions, including an annexation of 1.844 acres from Wayne Township to the Village of Fredericktown. They also approved advertising and a request for qualifications for the 2026‑2028 Community Development Block Grant administration. A utility permit for a natural‑gas directional bore on Monroe Mills Road in Howard Township was approved, along with a $76,843.05 appropriation transfer to a grant account. The commissioners accepted prior meeting minutes and approved several bill lists for the upcoming election period.

• Approved advertisement in Mount Vernon News for 2026‑2028 CDBG RFQ (Resolution 2025‑744)
• Approved Request for Qualifications for 2026‑2028 CDBG administration services (Resolution 2025‑745)
• Approved annexation of 1.844 acres from Wayne Township to the Village of Fredericktown (Resolution 2025‑746)
• Approved utility permit for Monroe Mills Road natural‑gas bore (Resolution 2025‑747)
• Approved appropriation adjustment transferring $76,843.05 from salaries to grant account (Resolution 2025‑748)
• Approved Bill List dated November 20, 2025 (Resolution 2025‑749)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated November 20, 2025 (Resolution 2025‑750)
• Approved Poll Worker Bill List dated November 20, 2025 (Resolution 2025‑751)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider the adoption of the Knox County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting includes decisions on equipment rentals, administrative closing days, and fund transfers for child support enforcement.

• Adoption of the Knox County Multi-Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Transfer of up to $78,240.00 from Public Assistance to Knox County Child Support Enforcement Agency
• Equipment rental contract with Southeastern Equipment Company for a 2025 Bomag Pneumatic Tired Roller
• MOU between Department of Job and Family Services and Knox County Family and Children First Council
• Invitation to bid for Department of Job and Family Services consumable office supplies for 2026

The commissioners approved the adoption of the Knox County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan. They also approved administrative closing days for the county offices, a $4,920 equipment rental contract, a $14,668.44 MOU for child‑services funding, and a transfer of up to $78,240 to the Child Support Enforcement Agency. All listed actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved adoption of the Knox County Multi‑Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation Plan (Result: Approved)
• Approved administrative closing days: Dec 26, 2025 and Jan 2, 2026 (Result: Approved)
• Approved equipment rental contract with Southeastern Equipment Company for a 2025 Bomag Pneumatic Roller ($4,920.00) (Result: Approved)
• Approved MOU between Job and Family Services and Family and Children First Council ($14,668.44) (Result: Approved)
• Approved transfer of up to $78,240.00 from Public Assistance to Child Support Enforcement Agency (Result: Approved)
• Approved rescinding Resolution 2025‑555 (Result: Approved)
• Approved advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for a legal notice invitation to bid for consumable office supplies (Result: Approved)
• Approved resolutions related to the airport update (no specific vote recorded, noted as informational only)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a federal transit grant and several utility permits for fiber optic and gas lines. The meeting includes departmental updates from the I.T. and 911 departments and a community update from the Area Development Foundation.

• ODOT Subaward Grant Agreement for Bus and Bus Facilities Program in the amount of $252,226.00
• Utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Butler Road and Nunda Road
• Utility permits for Columbia Gas of Ohio at 18392 Mishey Road and 57 Columbus Road
• Legal notice for CDBG Village of Danville Memorial Park Improvements bids
• Revised Prevention, Retention and Contingency (PRC) Plan for the Department of Job and Family Services

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including a subaward grant of $252,226 for the Bus and Bus Facilities Program, multiple utility permits for gas and fiber service, and several appropriations and contracts. All listed items were adopted with affirmative votes. No items were denied or tabled.

• Approved advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for CDBG Danville Memorial Park bid
• Approved Local Emergency Planning Committee member appointments
• Approved utility permit for Columbia Gas at 18392 Mishey Road, Pike Township
• Approved utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Butler Road and Nunda Road, Pike and Brown Townships
• Approved subaward grant agreement with ODOT/FTA for $252,226.00 Bus and Bus Facilities Program
• Approved Knox County Department of Job and Family Services PRC Plan (revised Oct 28, 2025)
• Approved service contract with LEPC, EMA and Commissioners, voucher $14,000
• Approved $30,000 appropriation for Building Maintenance – Veterans Relief

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review a permanent assessment base for the North Branch of Ford Creek and approve advertisements for public notice and bids. The agenda includes resolutions for resurfacing Mishey Road and utility permits for fiber optic installations on Butler Road and other locations.

• Approve OPWC disbursements for Mishey Road resurfacing
• Approve utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Butler Road
• Approve utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Sapps Run Road
• Approve utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Pealer Mill Road
• Approve utility permits for Knox Energy Cooperative on Apple Valley Drive

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including public notices for the Ford Creek assessment and pavement marking bids, design services for bridge replacements, certification for Mishey Road resurfacing, several Mercury Broadband fiber optic utility permits, a lease for Apple Valley property, and the Federal Transit Administration Title VI program plan. All listed resolutions were adopted without recorded vote tallies.

• Approved advertisement for public notice on North Branch of Ford Creek assessment (Resolution 2025-702)
• Approved advertisement for public notice for 2026 pavement marking bids (Resolution 2025-703)
• Approved advertisement for professional design services for two bridge replacement projects (Resolution 2025-704)
• Approved certification for OPWC disbursements for Mishey Road resurfacing ($190,495.24) (Resolution 2025-705)
• Approved Mercury Broadband utility permit for Butler Road fiber optic installation (Resolution 2025-706)
• Approved lease of Apple Valley property in Brown Township ($100/year) (Resolution 2025-712)
• Approved Federal Transit Administration Title VI program plan for Knox County Transit (Resolution 2025-713)
• Approved Bill List dated November 6, 2025 (Resolution 2025-714)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review OneOhio opioid funding applications with Kay Spergel and Lisa Lloyd and consider recommendations. They will consider a resolution authorizing Transit Director Bethany Celmar to execute and file Ohio Department of Transportation grant documents. A second resolution will approve certification to collect delinquent water and wastewater accounts and place them on property taxes. The board will also approve an appropriation adjustment and bill lists as routine agenda items.

• Review and recommendations on OneOhio opioid funding applications (with Kay Spergel and Lisa Lloyd)
• Resolution to authorize Bethany Celmar, Transit Director, to execute and file ODOT grant documents
• Resolution to approve certification for collection of delinquent water and wastewater accounts for placement on property taxes
• Approve appropriation adjustment
• Approve bill list and bill list – Then and Now

The commissioners approved the distribution of $100,000 in OneOhio opioid settlement funds to four local agencies. They also authorized the transit director to file ODOT grant documents, certified collection of delinquent water and wastewater accounts, and granted a utility permit for a road in Berlin Township. Two appropriation adjustments moving $150,000 and $50,000 between county accounts were approved, along with the adoption of the regular and "Then and Now" bill lists.

• Approved $25,000 to Knox County Head Start, Inc. (OneOhio opioid fund)
• Approved $25,000 to Knox Health Planning Partnership (OneOhio opioid fund)
• Approved $25,000 to Knox Public Health (OneOhio opioid fund)
• Approved $25,000 to TouchPointe (OneOhio opioid fund)
• Authorized Transit Director Bethany Celmar to execute and file ODOT grant documents
• Approved certification for collection of delinquent water and wastewater accounts for placement on property taxes
• Approved utility permit for 14598 Fredericktown Amity Road in Berlin Township
• Approved appropriation adjustment transferring $150,000 from Contract Service – Engineer to Materials – Engineer/Roads

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions including a real estate purchase and a land annexation. The board will also receive updates from the Mid Ohio Regional Planning Commission, the Sheriff, and the Park District.

• Real estate purchase of 104 East High Street, Mount Vernon for $350,000.00
• Payment of $594,427.06 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Annual Resurfacing 2025
• Annexation of 85.407 acres from Hilliar Township to the Village of Centerburg
• Rental agreement with Pitney Bowes, Inc. for a postage meter at $875.15 monthly
• Utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Nunda Road and Pealer Mill Road

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved an expedited type‑2 annexation of 85.407 acres from Hilliar Township to the Village of Centerburg. The board also approved a $350,000 real‑estate purchase on East High Street, a contract for the MuniciPay online payment system, a Pitney Bowes postage‑meter rental, a $594,427.06 payment to Small's Asphalt for road resurfacing, and a utility permit for Mercury Broadband fiber installation on Nunda Road.

• Approved expedited type‑2 annexation of 85.407 acres to Centerburg (Resolution 2025‑681)
• Approved real‑estate purchase agreement for 104 East High Street, Mount Vernon for $350,000 (Resolution 2025‑682)
• Approved agreement with Autoagent Data Solutions for MuniciPay online payment portal (Resolution 2025‑683)
• Approved rental agreement with Pitney Bowes for postage‑meter machine at $875.15 per month (Resolution 2025‑684)
• Approved Contractor's Application for Payment No. 4 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for $594,427.06 (Resolution 2025‑685)
• Approved utility permit for Mercury Broadband fiber optic installation on Nunda Road (Resolution 2025‑686)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will consider several resolutions, including a $257,426 payment to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for resurfacing Mishey Road (CR55). Other items are a support letter for a Bladensburg Fire District grant, an insurance application with Aflac‑Continental American, and a sub‑recipient agreement for emergency shelter services. The meeting also includes routine departmental updates, acceptance of prior minutes, and approval of bill lists.

• Approve Contractor's Payment No. 2 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. – $257,426 for Mishey Road resurfacing (CR55)
• Approve support letter for Bladensburg Fire District grant application
• Approve Aflac‑Continental American Master and Group Insurance Application
• Approve sub‑recipient agreement with The Winter Sanctuary, Inc. for emergency shelter services
• Approve bill lists and supplemental appropriations

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of financial resolutions, including a $538,799.38 appropriation adjustment, several fund transfers, and appropriations for sheriff equipment and park district equipment. The board also approved a support letter for the Bladensburg Fire District grant, a payment to Small’s Asphalt for Mishey Road resurfacing, an insurance application, and a subrecipient agreement for emergency shelter services. All listed resolutions were adopted.

• Approved $538,799.38 appropriation adjustment moving funds from Buildings & Grounds to Miscellaneous
• Approved fund transfers totaling $539,? (multiple amounts) to Jail, Parking, Service Center, Series 2019, Series 2024
• Approved $115,682.00 appropriation for sheriff cruiser purchase
• Approved $27,000.00 appropriation for park district equipment
• Approved support letter for Bladensburg Fire District grant application
• Approved $257,426.00 payment to Small's Asphalt Paving for Mishey Road resurfacing
• Approved Aflac‑Continental American insurance master and group application
• Approved $30,000 subrecipient agreement with The Winter Sanctuary for emergency shelter services

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider only bill items at this meeting. Commissioners will vote to approve the bill list, which includes transfers of funds and supplemental appropriations. No other agenda items are listed.

• Approve bill list covering transfers of funds and supplemental appropriations

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2025‑668, authorizing a local permissive homestead exemption that reduces real‑property and manufactured‑home taxes for income‑eligible senior citizens and permanently disabled residents, effective tax year 2025 for real property and 2026 for manufactured homes. The board also approved the Bill List (Resolution 2025‑669) and the Then‑and‑Now Bill List (Resolution 2025‑670) for October 23, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑668 authorizing local permissive homestead exemption (RESULT: APPROVED)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑669 Bill List (RESULT: APPROVED)
• Approved Resolution 2025‑670 Then‑and‑Now Bill List (RESULT: APPROVED)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including approval of a cybersecurity policy and two contractor payment applications. The largest payment is $524,760.15 to McConnell Contracting for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Project. An expedited Type II annexation of 85.407 acres from Hilliar Township to the Village of Centerburg will also be reviewed.

• Approve Cybersecurity Policy for Knox County, Ohio
• Approve $524,760.15 payment to McConnell Contracting for Pleasant Valley Road Bridge Project (KNO-TR 362-0.12 PID 117163)
• Approve $90,297.37 payment to Law General Contracting for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project (KNO-CR 14-11.13 PID 115809)
• Review expedited Type II annexation of 85.407 acres (Parcel #17-00686.000) from Hilliar Township to Village of Centerburg
• Departmental updates from Water and Wastewater and IT departments

The Board of Knox County Commissioners approved the county Cybersecurity Policy. It also approved two contractor payment applications totaling $615,057.52 for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge and Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement projects, and authorized the county engineer to apply for state capital improvement funds for Danville Amity Road Phase III. The board approved the current and "then and now" bill lists and entered and exited an executive session on personnel matters.

• Approved Cybersecurity Policy for Knox County (Resolution 2025-660)
• Approved payment of $524,760.15 to McConnell Contracting, Inc. for Pleasant Valley Road Bridge (Resolution 2025-661)
• Approved payment of $90,297.37 to Law General Contracting, Inc. for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement (Resolution 2025-662)
• Authorized Engineer Cameron Keaton to apply for state capital improvement funds for Danville Amity Road Phase III (Resolution 2025-663)
• Approved Bill List dated October 21, 2025 (Resolution 2025-664)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated October 21, 2025 (Resolution 2025-665)
• Entered Executive Session on personnel matters (Resolution 2025-666)
• Exited Executive Session with no action taken (Resolution 2025-667)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will vote on several utility permits for Mercury Broadband to install aerial and underground fiber optic lines on roads in Pike, Berlin, and Howard Townships, and on a permit for American Electric Power on Pipesville Road. They will also approve a subaward agreement for the Ohio START program between the Department of Job and Family Services and the Public Children Services Association of Ohio. Additional items include acceptance of prior meeting minutes and approval of an appropriation adjustment and bill lists.

• Approve utility permit from American Electric Power for Pipesville Road in Howard Township.
• Approve utility permit from Mercury Broadband for North Liberty Road in Pike Township (5.206' aerial fiber optic and 236' underground fiber optic).
• Approve utility permit from Mercury Broadband for Mishey Road in Pike and Berlin Townships (12.074' aerial fiber optic and 209' underground fiber optic).
• Approve subaward agreement between Knox County Department of Job and Family Services and Public Children Services Association of Ohio for the Sobriety, Treatment, and Reducing Trauma (Ohio START) Program.
• Approve appropriation adjustment (Bill List).

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of utility permits allowing American Electric Power and Mercury Broadband to install aerial and underground fiber optic lines along several county roads. They also approved the title sheet for the Kokosing Gap Trail resurfacing project, a subaward for the Ohio START program, and a notice of assignment with Shentel Companies. The minutes from previous meetings were accepted.

• Approved utility permit for Pipesville Road (American Electric Power)
• Approved utility permit for North Liberty Road (Mercury Broadband) – aerial & underground fiber
• Approved utility permit for Knox Lake Road (Mercury Broadband) – underground fiber
• Approved utility permit for Mishey Road (Mercury Broadband) – aerial & underground fiber
• Approved utility permit for Upper Fredericktown Amity Road (Mercury Broadband) – aerial & underground fiber
• Approved title sheet for Kokosing Gap Trail resurfacing project
• Approved subaward agreement for Ohio START program (Job & Family Services)
• Approved notice of assignment with Shentel Companies (Horizon Telecom)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a quote for crane services and multiple utility permits for fiber optic and power projects across several townships. The meeting also includes a departmental update on 911 services and the approval of bills and fund transfers.

• Approve $11,537.04 crane services for Hazel Dell Road Project
• Approve utility permits for Licking Rural Electrification on Danville Amity Road
• Approve utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Lower Fredericktown Amity Road
• Approve utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Upper Fredericktown Road
• Approve utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Old Mansfield Road

The commissioners approved a $200,000 transfer between county accounts. They also adopted a crane services quote for the Hazel Dell Road project and eight utility permits for electrical and broadband work on various county roads. All resolutions were adopted unanimously.

• Approved $11,537.04 crane services quote for Hazel Dell Road (Resolution 2025-634)
• Approved utility permit for Danville Amity Road near 24579 (Resolution 2025-635)
• Approved utility permit for Nunda and Ireland Roads intersection (Resolution 2025-636)
• Approved utility permit for Lower Fredericktown Amity Road (Resolution 2025-637)
• Approved utility permit for Upper Fredericktown Road (Resolution 2025-638)
• Approved utility permit for Old Mansfield Road (Resolution 2025-639)
• Approved $200,000 fund transfer between county accounts (Resolution 2025-642)
• Approved Bill List dated October 9, 2025 (Resolution 2025-643)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a software agreement for water and wastewater utility billing. They are also deciding on charge back amounts for the countywide mass notification system and several utility permits.

• Agreement with Software Solutions, Inc. for water and wastewater utility billing
• Establishment of charge back amounts for the Countywide Mass Notification System (WENS)
• Utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Sapps Run Road
• Utility permits for Spectrum - Charter Communications on Utica Road and Magers Road
• Request to remove house on Knox County Fairgrounds

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved charge‑back amounts for the countywide mass‑notification system and granted utility permits for Sapps Run Road, Utica Road and Magers Road. They also approved a software services agreement for water and wastewater billing and a collective‑bargaining agreement with the AFSCME Local 2803 "B" union. Finally, the board adopted appropriation adjustments transferring $8,000, $40,000 and $15,052 between grant accounts and approved the October 7 bill lists.

• Approved charge‑back amounts to defray annual cost of mass‑notification system (Resolution 2025-625)
• Approved utility permit for Sapps Run Road between Lifer and Butts Roads in Brown Township (Resolution 2025-626)
• Approved utility permit for Utica Road in Morgan Township (Resolution 2025-627)
• Approved utility permit for Magers Road in Howard Township (Resolution 2025-628)
• Approved framework services, support and license agreement with Software Solutions, Inc. for water and wastewater billing (Resolution 2025-629)
• Approved collective‑bargaining agreement with AFSCME Local 2803 "B" for water and wastewater employees (Resolution 2025-630)
• Approved appropriation adjustments transferring $8,000, $40,000 and $15,052 among grant accounts (Resolution 2025-631)
• Approved the Bill List and Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated October 7, 2025 (Resolutions 2025-632, 2025-633)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including utility permits for Licking Rural Electrification and contracts for professional services. They will vote on a $96,000 Inter Agency Contractor Agreement with Welch Legal Services for the Department of Job and Family Services. Additional items include a $35,000 water well development contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc., a $27,739.92 evidence‑redaction software agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., and a grant addendum increasing funding for community corrections.

• Approve Utility Permit for 19021 Hopewell Road, Pleasant Township (Licking Rural Electrification)
• Approve Utility Permit for Apple Valley and Beaver Roads, Brown Township (Licking Rural Electrification)
• Approve $35,000 professional services contract with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Water and Wastewater Well #7 development
• Approve $27,739.92 Master Services and Purchasing Agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc. for Sheriff’s Office evidence‑redaction licenses (39 months)
• Approve $96,000 Inter Agency Contractor Agreement with Welch Legal Services, LLC for the Department of Job and Family Services

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several utility permits, professional service agreements, a grant addendum, a law‑enforcement software contract, a donation of a marine patrol vessel, and the October 2 bill lists. All resolutions were adopted with a result of APPROVED. No votes were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved utility permit for 19021 Hopewell Road, Pleasant Township (Result: APPROVED)
• Approved utility permit for Apple Valley and Beaver Roads, Brown Township (Result: APPROVED)
• Approved $35,000 professional services agreement with Arcadis U.S., Inc. for Water and Wastewater Well #7 (Result: APPROVED)
• Approved $27,739.92 Axon Enterprise evidence‑redaction license agreement for the Sheriff’s Office (Result: APPROVED)
• Approved addendum increasing Community Corrections Act 2.0 grant by $28,553 and Probation Services grant by $1,625 (Result: APPROVED)
• Approved $96,000 inter‑agency contractor agreement with Welch Legal Services for the Department of Job and Family Services (Result: APPROVED)
• Approved donation of a marine patrol vessel, motor and trailer to the Knox County Sheriff’s Office (Result: APPROVED)
• Approved the Bill List and Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated October 2, 2025 (Result: APPROVED)

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The Board of Commissioners will review several payment requests for the CDBG Martinsburg Water Improvement Project. The meeting also includes requests for utility permits for fiber optic installation in Monroe and Morris Townships.

• Payment of $125,629.00 to KN Excavating for Martinsburg Water Improvement Project
• Payment of $100,000.00 to KN Excavating for Martinsburg Water Improvement Project
• Payment of $378,256.75 to KN Excavation for Martinsburg Water System Improvement Project
• Five utility permits for Mercury Broadband on Gilchrist Road and Old Mansfield Road
• Final Wage Affidavit Report for Martinsburg Water System Improvement Project

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the budget amounts and levy rates for the fiscal year beginning Jan. 1, 2026. It also approved several utility permits for Mercury Broadband fiber‑optic projects on Gilchrist Road and Old Mansfield Road, and approved multiple CDBG payment draws for the Martinsburg water system improvement project. The board accepted the prior meeting minutes and approved the September 30 bill list.

• Approved budget amounts and levy rates for FY 2026 (Resolution 2025-612)
• Approved CDBG Draw No. 7 for Martinsburg water project – $125,629.00 (Resolution 2025-603)
• Approved CDBG Draw No. 11 for Martinsburg water project – $100,000.00 (Resolution 2025-604)
• Approved CDBG Payment No. 2 for Martinsburg water project – $378,256.75 (Resolution 2025-605)
• Approved final wage affidavit for Martinsburg water project (Resolution 2025-606)
• Approved Mercury Broadband utility permit for Gilchrist Road (multiple permits, each $1,000,000 bond) (Resolutions 2025-607 to 2025-610)
• Approved Mercury Broadband utility permit for Old Mansfield Road – $1,000,000 bond (Resolution 2025-611)
• Approved September 30 bill list (Resolution 2025-613)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review several funding transfers for the Family and Children First Council and water system improvements. The board is also deciding on utility permits and software subscription renewals.

• Master Services Agreement with ISSG, Inc. for Auditor's Property Taxation System Renewal: $180,000.00
• Subrecipient Agreement with Hope Now Furniture Bank of Knox County: $20,000.00
• Payment draws for Martinsburg Water System Improvement Project: $7,400.00 and $5,800.00
• Utility permits for Snively Road (Brown Township) and Monroe Mills Road (Howard and Monroe Townships)
• Zoom Communications annual renewal: $6,418.60

The Knox County Board of Commissioners adopted a series of resolutions, approving payments for water system improvement projects, utility permits for local roads, and several fund transfers to the Family & Children First Council. All items were recorded as APPROVED with no recorded vote tallies. No resolutions were denied or tabled.

• Approved $7,400 payment draw for Brinkhaven water project (Resolution 2025-587)
• Approved $5,800 payment draw for Martinsburg water project (Resolution 2025-588)
• Approved utility permit for Snively Road, Brown Township (Resolution 2025-589)
• Approved utility permit for Monroe Mills Road, Howard & Monroe Townships (Resolution 2025-590)
• Approved $2,314 fund transfer to Family & Children First Council (Resolution 2025-594)
• Approved $771 fund transfer to Family & Children First Council (Resolution 2025-595)
• Approved $19,213 fund transfer to Family & Children First Council (Resolution 2025-596)
• Approved $6,404 fund transfer to Family & Children First Council (Resolution 2025-597)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on several service agreements and financial approvals. Key items include a road safety project payment and new software for human resources and deed recording.

• Payment of $630,007.12 to Law General Contracting, Inc. for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project
• Road Usage Maintenance Agreement with Mercury Broadband for Nicholls and Apple Valley Projects
• Services Agreement with NEOGOV for Human Resources software
• Electronic recording agreements with Hopdox and eRecording Partners Network, LLC for deeds
• Postage machine rental agreement with Pitney Bowes for the Board of Elections

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a supplemental appropriation of $65,000 for the Force Account Projects – Engineer/Bridge line account. It also approved a mortgage satisfaction for Marcel and Esta Boucher, a one‑year HR software agreement with NEOGOV, a road‑usage maintenance agreement with Mercury Broadband, a payment to Law General Contracting for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project, electronic recording agreements for the County Recorder, and a postage‑machine rental for the Board of Elections.

• Approved $65,000 supplemental appropriation for Force Account Projects – Engineer/Bridge (Resolution 2025-584)
• Approved satisfaction of mortgage for Marcel and Esta Boucher, 2 Grandview Drive (Resolution 2025-577)
• Approved one‑year HR software services agreement with NEOGOV (Resolution 2025-578)
• Approved road usage maintenance agreement with Mercury Broadband for Nicholls and Apple Valley projects (Resolution 2025-579)
• Approved payment of $630,007.12 to Law General Contracting for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project (Resolution 2025-580)
• Approved electronic recording agreement with Hopdox for e‑recording of deeds (Resolution 2025-581)
• Approved DocRouter Plus user agreement with eRecording Partners Network for e‑recording of deeds (Resolution 2025-582)
• Approved postage‑machine rental agreement with Pitney Bowes for the Board of Elections (Resolution 2025-583)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including a subscription for IT security services and a trauma-informed community agreement with Licking County. The meeting also includes departmental updates from the Dog Shelter and Job and Family Services.

• Master Subscription Agreement with KnowBe4, Inc. for I.T. Security Services
• Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for Pealer Mill Road in Brown Township
• Licking and Knox Counties Trauma-Informed Community Cooperative Agreement
• Knox County Sheriff's Office Annual Report for 2024
• Authority for William "Scott" Boone to approve Inter-County Adjustments of Allocated Funds

On September 18, 2025 the Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions. They adopted a master subscription agreement with KnowBe4 for IT security services, a utility permit for Pealer Mill Road, the 2024 Sheriff’s Office annual report, rescinded and replaced a prior designee resolution, approved a trauma‑informed cooperative agreement with Licking County, and authorized fund transfers totaling $196,702. The day’s bill lists were also approved.

• Approved Master Subscription Agreement with KnowBe4, Inc. for IT security services ($9,934.76)
• Approved Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for Pealer Mill Road in Brown Township
• Approved Knox County Sheriff’s Office Annual Report for 2024
• Rescinded and replaced Resolution 2025‑13 designating William "Scott" Boone as designee for inter‑county fund adjustments
• Approved Knox County Department of Job and Family Services Trauma‑Informed Community Cooperative Agreement with Licking County
• Approved Appropriation Adjustment transferring $35,636.60 and $161,065.40 to LBR/Fracture Critical Engineer accounts
• Approved Bill List dated September 18, 2025
• Approved Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated September 18, 2025

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The Board of Commissioners will review several service agreements and grant approvals. The meeting includes decisions on funding for children's services and court software, as well as road resurfacing certifications.

• Grant Agreement between Ohio Department of Children and Youth and Knox County Department of Job and Family Services for $63,052.00
• Software Subscription Agreement for EZ Justice /Jury Software for Knox County Common Pleas Court with StepMobile, LLC for $27,900.00
• Authorized Certifications for Ohio Public Works Commission (OPWC) Disbursements for Mishey Road Resurfacing
• Document Management Agreement with Modern Office Methods (MOM) for the Human Resources Department office copier
• Addendum to the Inter-Agency Contractor Agreement between the Department of Job and Family Services and Knox County Transit

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved eight resolutions covering a new authorized contact for the Ohio Development Department, certifications for Mishey Road resurfacing, a software subscription for the Common Pleas Court, a copier lease for Human Resources, an addendum to a transit‑job services contract, a $63,052 child‑family services grant, a $39,135 supplemental appropriation for transit, and two bill lists. All motions passed unanimously. The meeting also included administrative updates and a jail food cost report.

• Approved addition of Samuel Filkins as authorized contact for Ohio Dept. of Development (Resolution 2025‑560)
• Approved $386,694.03 OPWC certification for Mishey Road resurfacing (Resolution 2025‑561)
• Approved $27,900.00 EZ Justice/Jury software subscription for Common Pleas Court (Resolution 2025‑562)
• Approved $225/month 60‑month copier lease for HR department (Resolution 2025‑563)
• Approved addendum for Job & Family Services‑Transit contract adding $30 per round‑trip (Resolution 2025‑564)
• Approved $63,052.00 Ohio Family and Children First grant to Job & Family Services (Resolution 2025‑565)
• Approved $39,135.00 supplemental appropriation to Knox County Transit account (Resolution 2025‑566)
• Approved September 16, 2025 Bill List and Then‑and‑Now Bill List (Resolutions 2025‑567 & 2025‑568)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including contracts for wireless services and road improvements. They will vote on a payment of $531,243.70 to Law General Contracting for Danville Amity Road safety upgrades. Additional items include an amendment to a state pavement‑markings grant agreement and two interagency agreements for early childhood and early intervention services. The meeting also covers routine appropriation adjustments and bill approvals.

• Approve NASPO ValuePoint addendum with CELLCO/Verizon for wireless, data, voice services
• Approve payment of $531,243.70 to Law General Contracting for Danville Amity Road safety improvements
• Approve amendment to LPA Federal Local‑Let Project Agreement with ODOT for pavement markings
• Approve interagency agreement for early childhood services (birth‑age 5) with local agencies
• Approve interagency agreement for early intervention service coordination, max $163,026.00

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a payment to Law General Contracting for Danville Amity Road safety improvements and adopted several interagency agreements, holiday office closures, and supplemental appropriations. Additional resolutions authorized equipment funding, a $115,000 appropriation adjustment, and the adoption of bill lists. All items were recorded as approved.

• Approved payment of $531,243.70 to Law General Contracting for Danville Amity Road safety improvements
• Approved $200,930 equipment appropriation to account 251.1638.50501
• Approved $115,000 appropriation adjustment between Job & Family Services accounts
• Approved interagency agreement for early childhood services for children with disabilities (birth‑age 5)
• Approved interagency agreement for early intervention service coordination ($163,026 total)
• Approved holiday closures for county offices on Dec 26, 2025 and Jan 2, 2026
• Approved participation addendum with NASPO ValuePoint – Cellco/Verizon Wireless for state agency services
• Approved amendment to ODOT pavement markings grant increasing funding to $130,000

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and permits, including a renewal rate for the County Employee Benefit Consortium of Ohio, Inc. for 2026 and a Community Development Block Grant contract with CDC of Ohio, Inc. for Danville infrastructure. They will also consider the annexation of 0.5324 acres from Union Township to the Village of Danville and authorize payments to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for road resurfacing projects. Additional items include a utility permit for Brightspeed at 4025 Mink Street and a memorandum of understanding with I Am Boundless for the Ohio Rise Program.

• Approve County Employee Benefit Consortium of Ohio, Inc. renewal rate for 2026
• Approve Knox County PY 2025 CDBG contract with CDC of Ohio, Inc. for Danville infrastructure
• Approve annexation of 0.5324 acres (Parcels 60-00637.000 and 60-00789.001) to the Village of Danville
• Approve payments of $522,559.50 and $917,134.06 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for road resurfacing
• Approve Brightspeed utility permit for 4025 Mink Street, Milford Township

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including the renewal of the County Employee Benefit Consortium rate for 2026, a $30,000 community development grant contract for Danville, and the annexation of 0.574 acres to the Village of Danville. They also authorized the clerk to complete unclaimed funds forms, approved two asphalt paving payment applications totaling $1,439,693.56, and approved a utility permit for Brightspeed at 4025 Mink Street. Finally, a $250,000 fund transfer between county accounts was approved.

• Approved County Employee Benefit Consortium renewal rate for 2026 (Resolution 2025-538)
• Approved $30,000 CDBG contract with CDC of Ohio for Danville (Resolution 2025-539)
• Approved annexation of 0.574 acres to Village of Danville (Resolution 2025-540)
• Authorized Penny Doyle to complete Ohio Division of Unclaimed Funds forms (Resolution 2025-541)
• Approved Small's Asphalt Paving Payment No. 1 for Mishey Road ($522,559.50) (Resolution 2025-542)
• Approved Small's Asphalt Paving Payment No. 3 for Annual Resurfacing ($917,134.06) (Resolution 2025-543)
• Approved Brightspeed utility permit for 4025 Mink Street (Resolution 2025-544)
• Approved $250,000 fund transfer from account 101.1501.50601 to 401.1100.41100 (Resolution 2025-547)

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The Board of Commissioners will review resolutions regarding community development, public health coordination, and utility permits. The meeting includes a proposal to fund a support coordinator position and updates for park improvements in Danville.

• MOU between Family and Children First Council and Knox Public Health for Family Team Support Coordinator in the amount of $70,000.00
• Amended scope of work and budget for PY 2024 Allocation Funds for park improvements in Danville, Ohio
• Lead Entity Designation for Demolition and Site Revitalization Program to Area Development Foundation, Inc.
• Utility permit from Licking Rural Electrification for Butler Road near Mishey Road in Pike Township
• Utility permit from Licking Rural Electrification for Pealer Mill Road near College Hill Road in Brown Township

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions, including a notice of intent for a demolition program, park‑improvement funding in Danville, a legal notice advertisement, termination of an existing Family Team Support Coordinator contract, and a new $70,000 memorandum of understanding for that position. Utility permits for Licking Rural Electrification projects on Butler Road and Pealer Mill Road were also approved. Supplemental appropriations of $46,700 for trails, $39,253.65 for Job and Family Services, and a $62,000 appropriation adjustment for road projects were adopted.

• Approved Notice of Intent – Lead Entity Designation for Demolition and Site Revitalization Program (Resolution 2025-526)
• Approved amended scope and budget for Danville park improvements (Resolution 2025-527)
• Approved advertisement of legal notice for Family and Children First Council financial report (Resolution 2025-528)
• Approved amendment terminating existing Family Team Support Coordinator contract (Resolution 2025-529)
• Approved $70,000 Memorandum of Understanding for Family Team Support Coordinator (Resolution 2025-530)
• Approved utility permit for Butler Road near Mishey Road (Resolution 2025-531)
• Approved utility permit for Pealer Mill Road near College Hill Road (Resolution 2025-532)
• Approved supplemental appropriations of $46,700 for trails and $39,253.65 for Job and Family Services (Resolutions 2025-533, 2025-534)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review several contractor agreements and grant applications. Key items include funding for county transit and a maintenance building for the Sheriff's Office.

• Contractor agreement with Modern Builders, Inc. for Sheriff's Office Maintenance Building Project: $267,880.00
• ODOT Rural Transit Program grant for Knox County Transit: $1,185,038 in Federal Funds and $368,000 in State Funds
• GIS Consulting Services contract from Bruce Harris and Associates for Auditor's Office: not to exceed $5,000.00
• Utility Permit Application from Ohio Cumberland Gas Company for 17959 and 17932 Murray Road
• Rescind and replace Resolution 2025-424 regarding Heart of Ohio Trail Board authorization for the Village of Centerburg

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including a contractor agreement for the sheriff’s maintenance building, a utility permit for gas service on Murray Road, and a subaward grant from ODOT for the county transit program. They also approved contracts for GIS consulting, a public‑funds deposit agreement with Park National Bank, and adopted both the regular and “Then and Now” bill lists. All motions were moved by Commissioner Barry Lester, seconded by Bill Pursel, and passed.

• Approved $267,880 contractor agreement with Modern Builders for the sheriff’s maintenance building project
• Approved rescission and replacement of Resolution 2025-424 supporting the Heart of Ohio Trail letter to Centerburg
• Approved utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas Company at 17959 and 17932 Murray Road, Pleasant Township
• Approved ODOT Rural Transit subaward grant of $1,185,038 federal and $368,000 state funds for Knox County Transit
• Approved GIS consulting contract with Bruce Harris and Associates (up to $5,000) for the Auditor’s Office
• Approved public‑funds deposit agreement with Park National Bank (four‑year term 2025‑2029)
• Approved the Bill List dated August 28, 2025
• Approved the “Then and Now” Bill List dated August 28, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will review departmental updates and vote on several resolutions. Key actions include approving a grant for early intervention services and a change order for a water system project.

• Grant agreement for Early Intervention Service Coordination in the amount of $163,026.00
• Change Order No. 4 for CDBG Village of Martinsburg Water System Improvement Project - Phase II for $13,420.23
• School Resource Officer Contract with Centerburg Local School District for 2025/2026
• Certification for collection of delinquent water and wastewater accounts for property tax placement
• Annual reviews of tax exemptions for Columbia Gas of Ohio (Liberty Township) and FT Precision (Wayne Township)

The commissioners approved an update to the County Risk Sharing Authority schedule, a $13,420.23 increase to a water‑system improvement project, and a decision to keep Columbia Gas of Ohio (NiSource) under its existing tax‑incentive agreement. All three resolutions were adopted without recorded opposition.

• Approved updated CORSA schedule removing Shelley Coon and adding Connie Durbin (Resolution 2025-509)
• Approved Change Order No. 4 for Martinsburg water project, increasing cost by $13,420.23 (Resolution 2025-510)
• Approved rejection of TIRC recommendation and continued NiSource EZ tax‑exemption agreement (Resolution 2025-511)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will receive updates from the Department of Job and Family Services on child support statistics and from the County Dog Shelter. They will consider resolutions and approve a transfer of funds, supplemental appropriations, and related bills. The agenda also includes approval of the bill list and a "Then and Now" bill list, followed by a public comment period before adjournment.

• Departmental update: Knox County Department of Job and Family Services – child support statistics
• Departmental update: Knox County Dog Shelter
• Approval of transfer of funds, supplemental appropriations and bills
• Approve bill list
• Approve bill list – Then and Now

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the School Resource Officer contract with East Knox Local School District for the 2025/2026 school year, costing $33,500 for Deputy #1 and $70,000 for Deputy #2. The board also approved payment applications for the Pleasant Valley Road project ($202,330.00) and for Griffin Pavement Striping ($80,990.40). In addition, the August 21 bill list and the Then and Now bill list were approved. All actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved School Resource Officer contract with East Knox Local School District ($33,500 + $70,000) – RESULT: APPROVED
• Approved Contractor's Application for Payment No. 1 – Revised from McConnell Contracting, Inc., Pleasant Valley Road Project – $202,330.00 – RESULT: APPROVED
• Approved Contractor's Application for Payment No. 1 – Final from Griffin Pavement Striping – $80,990.40 – RESULT: APPROVED
• Approved Bill List dated August 21, 2025 – RESULT: APPROVED
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated August 21, 2025 – RESULT: APPROVED

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The Board will consider and vote on the Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan. It will also vote on several financial actions, including a supplemental appropriation, a fund transfer, and two bill lists. An executive session will discuss a 2024 post‑audit conference with the State Auditor.

• Approve the Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan
• Approve supplemental appropriation of funds
• Approve transfer of funds
• Approve bill list
• Executive session on 2024 post‑audit conference with State Auditor

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan and utility permits for Spectrum and Brightspeed. They also approved a supplemental appropriation of $142,500 for buildings and $275,000 for miscellaneous transfers, and a $275,000 fund transfer between accounts. Bill lists for the day were approved, and the board entered and exited an executive session on a post‑audit conference.

• Approved Coordinated Public Transit – Human Services Transportation Plan (Resolution 2025-495)
• Approved utility permit for Spectrum at 9 Simmons Church Road, Liberty Township (Resolution 2025-496)
• Approved utility permit for Brightspeed at 4037 Apple Valley Drive, Howard Township (Resolution 2025-497)
• Approved supplemental appropriation of $142,500 to Lands & Buildings – Buildings & Grounds and $275,000 to Transfers Out – Miscellaneous (Resolution 2025-498)
• Approved fund transfer of $275,000 from Transfers Out to Transfers In (Resolution 2025-499)
• Approved Bill List dated August 19, 2025 (Resolution 2025-500)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated August 19, 2025 (Resolution 2025-501)
• Entered and exited executive session on post‑audit conference (Resolutions 2025-502, 2025-503)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will honor the retirement of Treasurer Shelley Coon and approve two bid awards for sheriff's office facility projects totaling $423,880. The meeting also includes a public hearing on a regular annexation petition and departmental updates from 911 and Emergency Management.

• Honor retirement of Treasurer Shelley Coon
• Bid award for Sheriff's Office Maintenance Building to Modern Builders, Inc. ($267,880.00)
• Bid award for Sheriff's Office Jail Security System Retrofit to Security Automated Systems ($156,000.00)
• Public hearing for annexation petition at 103 Richards Street
• Support letter for North of Vernon Housing Development

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including honoring retiring Treasurer Shelley Coon and awarding a $267,880 bid to Modern Builders, Inc. for the Sheriff’s Office Maintenance Building. They also approved a $156,000 bid for a jail security system retrofit, a support letter for the North of Vernon housing development, LEPC member appointments, a cargo‑trailer donation, and two bill lists. All listed actions were recorded as APPROVED.

• Approved Resolution 2025-487 honoring retiring Treasurer Shelley Coon (approved)
• Approved Resolution 2025-488 bid award to Modern Builders, Inc. for Sheriff’s Office Maintenance Building ($267,880) (approved)
• Approved Resolution 2025-489 bid award to Security Automated Systems for Jail Security System Retrofit ($156,000) (approved)
• Approved Resolution 2025-490 support letter for North of Vernon Housing Development (approved)
• Approved Resolution 2025-491 LEPC member appointments (approved)
• Approved Resolution 2025-492 acceptance of cargo trailer donation from Fredericktown EMS (approved)
• Approved Resolution 2025-493 Bill List dated August 14, 2025 (approved)
• Approved Resolution 2025-494 Then and Now Bill List dated August 14, 2025 (approved)

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The Board of Commissioners will consider several approvals, including a $388,595.69 IV‑D contract for child support enforcement services. They will also approve a $142,500 real‑estate purchase at 22000 Coshocton Road, a $74,250 design contract for the Knox County Transit Facility, and utility permits for Licking Rural Electrification. The meeting includes bid openings for sheriff’s office projects, departmental updates, honors for long‑time county employees, and acceptance of prior meeting minutes.

• Approve IV‑D contract between Job and Family Services and Sheriff's Office for $388,595.69
• Approve real‑estate purchase contract for 22000 Coshocton Road, Howard, OH, $142,500
• Approve design and documentation services contract with Side Street Studio for $74,250
• Bid opening for Knox County Sheriff's Office Maintenance Building Project
• Bid opening for Knox County Sheriff's Office Jail Security System Retrofit Project

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including honors for long‑time employees, authorization for the Board of Elections to dispose of obsolete voting equipment, and multiple real‑estate and service contracts. The approved contracts cover a property purchase on Coshocton Road, addenda for vacant transit parcels, design services for a transit facility, and a utility permit for North Liberty Road. All listed resolutions were adopted with a result of APPROVED.

• Approved Resolution 2025-475 honoring Pam Shafer
• Approved Resolution 2025-476 honoring Laura Webster
• Approved Resolution 2025-477 honoring Kathy and Dave Daniels
• Approved Resolution 2025-478 authorizing disposal of obsolete voting equipment
• Approved Resolution 2025-479 real estate purchase contract for 22000 Coshocton Road ($142,500)
• Approved Resolution 2025-480 real estate purchase contract addendum for vacant transit parcels
• Approved Resolution 2025-481 design and documentation services for Knox County Transit Facility ($74,250)
• Approved Resolution 2025-482 utility permit for North Liberty Road in Pike Township

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will not hold a regular session but will meet to approve bills and supplemental appropriations. The agenda lists upcoming committee and community meetings.

• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now
• Upcoming Knox County Fair Board Meeting
• Upcoming WMVO Radio Line Meeting
• Upcoming Board of Revision Hearings

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the Bill List dated August 7, 2025. They also approved the Then and Now Bill List for the same date. Both resolutions were moved by Commissioner Barry Lester and seconded by Commissioner Drenda Keesee.

• Approved Bill List (Resolution 2025-473)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List (Resolution 2025-474)

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve a payment for road resurfacing and review bills, though no regular session is scheduled.

• Approve payment to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for $430,428.07
• Review and approve bill lists
• Knox County Land Bank Board Meeting scheduled
• Knox County Fair Board Meeting scheduled
• Regional Planning Commission Meeting scheduled

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved Contractor's Application for Payment No. 2 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for $430,428.07. The Board also approved the regular Bill List and the Then‑and‑Now Bill List, both dated August 5, 2025. All three resolutions were adopted without recorded vote counts.

• Approved Contractor's Payment No. 2 to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. ($430,428.07)
• Approved the Bill List dated August 5, 2025
• Approved the Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated August 5, 2025

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The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract for the Mishey Road resurfacing project and various other resolutions including utility permits and a child protective fund transfer.

• Approve Mishey Road resurfacing contract for $783,191.65
• Approve utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Mishey Road
• Approve change order for CDBG Village of Martinsburg water system improvements
• Approve transfer of State Child Protective Allocation funds to Family and Children First Council
• Approve ODOT transit certifications for Knox County Transit

The commissioners approved the bid and contract for the Mishey Road resurfacing project with Small's Asphalt Paving for $783,191.65. They also approved a utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Mishey Road, a change order extending the Martinsburg water system project, and a memorandum transferring $72,262.51 in state child protective funds. Additional approvals included ODOT transit certifications, a support letter for Mount Vernon safety improvements, a $50,000 veterans‑relief appropriation, and the July 31 bill lists.

• Approved $783,191.65 Mishey Road resurfacing contract (Resolution 2025-461)
• Approved utility permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Mishey Road (Resolution 2025-462)
• Approved Change Order No. 3 extending Martinsburg water project by 30 days (Resolution 2025-463)
• Approved transfer of $72,262.51 state child protective funds to Family and Children First Council (Resolution 2025-464)
• Approved ODOT Office of Transit Certifications and Assurances for Knox County Transit (Resolution 2025-465)
• Approved support letter for Mount Vernon safety improvements on State Route 13 and Upper Fredericktown Road (Resolution 2025-466)
• Approved $50,000 appropriation for Veterans Relief advertising/outreach (Resolution 2025-467)
• Approved July 31, 2025 Bill List and Then‑and‑Now Bill List (Resolutions 2025-468, 2025-469)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract for bridge load ratings, amendments to contracts for emergency shelter services and inmate telephone/commissary services, and utility permit applications for Brightspeed fiber optic projects in multiple townships.

• Approve $168,200 agreement with Burgess and Niple for bridge load ratings
• Approve $15,000 amendment for Winter Sanctuary emergency shelter services
• Approve $20,000 agreement with Licking County for child care licensing
• Approve Inmate Calling Solutions telephone services agreement
• Approve utility permits for Brightspeed fiber optic projects in Union, Howard, and College Townships

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including the reappointment of Julia Greenich‑Suggs to the public library board and an amendment adding $15,000 to the emergency shelter contract with The Winter Sanctuary. Other approvals covered child‑care licensing services, inmate telephone and commissary agreements, a bridge load‑rating amendment, and multiple utility permits for Brightspeed of Ohio.

• Approved reappointment of Julia Greenich‑Suggs to the Public Library board (full four‑year term)
• Approved amendment to the Winter Sanctuary contract adding $15,000 for emergency shelter services
• Approved memorandum with Licking County for child‑care provider licensing and inspection services up to $20,000
• Approved Knox County Sheriff’s Office inmate telephone services agreement with Inmate Calling Solutions, LLC
• Approved Knox County Sheriff’s Office commissary services agreement with Keefe Commissary Network, LLC
• Approved amendment with Burgess and Niple, Inc. for engineer load ratings of 84 bridges ($168,200)
• Approved utility permit application for Brightspeed of Ohio at 26280 Cavallo Road, Danville, Union Township
• Approved utility permit application for Brightspeed of Ohio at 11489‑11510 Hazel Dell Road, Howard, Union Township

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider three financial items. First, they will approve Contractor's Application for Payment No. 1 to Law General Contracting, Inc. for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project in the amount of $314,955.66. They will also approve the Bill List and the Bill List – Then and Now.

• Approve payment of $314,955.66 to Law General Contracting for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project
• Approve Bill List
• Approve Bill List – Then and Now

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the contractor's application for payment No. 1, amounting to $314,955.66, for the Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project. The board also approved the regular Bill List and the Then and Now Bill List dated July 24, 2025. All three resolutions were adopted.

• Approved Contractor's Application for Payment No. 1 ($314,955.66) for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvement Project (Resolution 2025‑444)
• Approved Bill List dated July 24 2025 (Resolution 2025‑445)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 24 2025 (Resolution 2025‑446)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a session for bills and financials only. No regular session is scheduled.

• Property Acquisition Notes for West Chestnut Street Parcel #66-01294.008
• Payment of $58,780.00 to Jamison Well Drilling & Pump Service for CDBG Martinsburg Water Facility Improvement Project
• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the acquisition of the West Chestnut Street parcel #66-01294.008. It also approved a $58,780 payment to Jamison Well Drilling & Pump Service for the CDBG Martinsburg water‑facility improvement project. An appropriation adjustment moving $100,000 from the Contract Services account to the Grants account was approved. The Board also approved the regular and “Then and Now” bill lists for July 22, 2025.

• Approved property acquisition notes for West Chestnut Street Parcel #66-01294.008
• Approved $58,780 payment draw for CDBG Martinsburg Water Facility Improvement Project
• Approved $100,000 appropriation adjustment from account 239.1530.50302 to 239.1530.50334
• Approved the Bill List dated July 22, 2025
• Approved the Then and Now Bill List dated July 22, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on several resolutions, including contracts for landfill post‑closure care, bridge inspections, asphalt paving, and document destruction services. The agenda highlights a $783,191.65 bid award to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for resurfacing Mishey Road (CR55). Additional items include a shared funding agreement for community services and approval of bill lists.

• Approve $31,700.00 post‑closure care contract with Bennett and Williams Environmental Consultants, Inc. for the county landfill (second half of 2025)
• Approve $5,880.00 annual bridge inspection agreement with DLZ Ohio, Inc. for 12 county bridges
• Approve $244,804.89 payment to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for Annual Resurfacing 2025
• Approve $783,191.65 bid award to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for OPWC Mishey Road (CR55) resurfacing
• Approve $9,396.56 document destruction services quote from Stericycle, Inc. for the Department of Job and Family Services

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several contracts and agreements, including a $783,191.65 bid award to Small's Asphalt Paving for Mishey Road resurfacing, a $244,804.89 payment to the same contractor for annual resurfacing, a $5,880 bridge‑inspection agreement, a $31,700 landfill post‑closure care contract, a $9,396 document‑destruction quote, and a $60,000 shared‑funding agreement for community services. The board also approved the July 17 bill lists and accepted the minutes from the July 1 and July 8 meetings.

• Approved $31,700 post‑closure care contract for Knox County Landfill (Resolution 2025‑431)
• Approved $5,880 agreement with DLZ Ohio for annual bridge inspections (Resolution 2025‑432)
• Approved $244,804.89 payment to Small's Asphalt Paving for annual resurfacing (Resolution 2025‑433)
• Approved $783,191.65 bid award to Small's Asphalt Paving for Mishey Road resurfacing (Resolution 2025‑434)
• Approved $60,000 shared funding agreement for community services (Resolution 2025‑435)
• Approved $9,396.56 Stericycle quote for document destruction services (Resolution 2025‑436)
• Approved Bill List dated July 17, 2025 (Resolution 2025‑437)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 17, 2025 (Resolution 2025‑438)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the 2025 fiscal mid-year budget and several county contracts. The meeting includes a presentation and discussion regarding the Ohio EPA Clean Water Act 208 Plan.

• Approval of Knox County Fiscal Mid-Year Budget beginning January 1, 2025
• Bids for Sheriff's Office Maintenance Building and Jail Security System Retrofit projects
• Establishment of an Animal Care Fund
• Contract agreement with Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau, Inc.
• Utility permit for Ledcor Group/Brightspeed of Ohio from 15485 Howard Danville Road to 403 High Street

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the fiscal mid‑year budget (Resolution 2025‑420) and a five‑year contract with the Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Resolution 2025‑421). They also approved a certification to collect delinquent water and wastewater accounts, created a $100 Animal Care Fund, and authorized several sheriff’s office project bids and a utility permit for Brightspeed. An appropriation adjustment moving $150,000 between sheriff salary accounts and the bill lists for July 15 were also approved.

• Approved Knox County fiscal mid‑year budget (Resolution 2025‑420)
• Approved five‑year contract with Knox County Convention and Visitors Bureau (Resolution 2025‑421)
• Approved certification for collection of delinquent water and wastewater accounts (Resolution 2025‑422)
• Approved establishment of Knox County Animal Care Fund with $100 deposit (Resolution 2025‑423)
• Approved legal notices inviting bids for sheriff’s office maintenance building and jail security retrofit projects (Resolutions 2025‑425, 2025‑426)
• Approved utility permit for Brightspeed of Ohio, Inc. (Resolution 2025‑427)
• Approved $150,000 appropriation adjustment between sheriff salary accounts (Resolution 2025‑428)
• Approved July 15 bill lists (Resolutions 2025‑429, 2025‑430)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bills, supplemental appropriations, and fund transfers. The session is limited to financial items only.

• Approval of Appropriation of Funds/Supplemental Appropriation
• Approval of Appropriation Adjustment
• Approval of Bill List
• Approval of Bill List - Then and Now
• Upcoming Board of Revision Hearings on 07/16 and 08/20

The Knox County Board of Commissioners held a sign-only session, approving five resolutions unanimously. They approved a supplemental appropriation of $125,511 for Juvenile Court programs, two appropriation adjustments including a $2.5 million transfer for building acquisition, and two bill lists. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved supplemental appropriation of $125,511 for Juvenile Court (3-0)
• Approved $55,000 transfer to Landfill Contract Services (3-0)
• Approved $2.5M transfer to Building Acquisition (3-0)
• Approved Bill List dated July 10, 2025 (3-0)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated July 10, 2025 (3-0)

Board of Commissioners

The commissioners will consider several resolutions, including an agreement to support a Behavioral Health Service Coordinator at the county jail, utility permits for cable and energy projects, and transportation contracts. They will also review departmental updates from the IT Department and Knox County 911, and approve bill lists and fund transfers. Public and departmental comment periods are scheduled before adjournment.

• Approve agreement for Behavioral Health Service Coordinator at Knox County Jail (Sheriff's Office, Commissioners, Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties)
• Approve utility permit for Ervin Cable Construction on behalf of Mercury Broadband for Gilchrist Road in Monroe Township
• Approve utility permits for Knox Energy Cooperative for 1769 Apple Valley Drive and 3162 Apple Valley Drive in Howard Township
• Approve transportation contract between Department of Job and Family Services and Elite Transport Group
• Approve inter‑agency contractor agreement between Department of Job and Family Services and Knox County Transit

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a final bond/note purchase agreement for $2,523,228.95 with PNC Capital Markets. It also approved multiple utility permits, transportation contracts, a behavioral health services agreement, and the county fairgrounds emergency operations plan. All items were recorded as approved.

• Approved Final Bond/Note Purchase Agreement with PNC Capital Markets for $2,523,228.95
• Approved Inter‑Agency Transportation Contract with Knox County Transit for $700,000.00
• Approved Transportation Contract with Elite Transport Group for $30,000.00
• Approved Agreement with Mental Health and Recovery for up to $40,000.00 for jail behavioral health coordinator
• Approved Utility Permit for Ervin Cable Construction (Mercury Broadband) on Gilchrist Road, Monroe Township
• Approved Utility Permit for Knox Energy Cooperative at 1769 Apple Valley Drive, Howard Township
• Approved Utility Permit for Knox Energy Cooperative at 3162 Apple Valley Drive, Howard Township
• Approved Knox County Fairgrounds Emergency Operations Plan

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a session dedicated exclusively to bills and financials. No regular session items are scheduled for discussion or decision.

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

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved the Bill List (Resolution 2025-403) and the Then and Now Bill List (Resolution 2025-404) on July 3, 2025. Both resolutions were moved by Commissioner Bill Pursel and seconded by Commissioner Barry Lester. No vote tallies were recorded; each resolution was listed as APPROVED.

• Approved Bill List (Resolution 2025-403)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List (Resolution 2025-404)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider three resolutions: an addendum to the sub‑lease with the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the Auto Title Office, and utility permits for 2422 Apple Valley Drive and 15159 Monroe Mills Road in Howard Township. A departmental update on the county litter and recycling program will also be presented. The meeting will conclude with a public tour of the Salvation Army facility.

• Approve Addendum No. 5 to the sub‑lease with the Ohio Department of Public Safety for the Knox County Auto Title Office
• Approve utility permit for 2422 Apple Valley Drive, Howard Township (Knox Energy Cooperative Association)
• Approve utility permit for 15159 Monroe Mills Road, Howard Township (Knox Energy Cooperative Association)
• Departmental update on the Knox County Litter and Recycling Program
• Visit/Tour of the Salvation Army facility at 117 East High Street, Suite #161

The Board approved Addendum No. 5 to the sub‑lease for the Knox County Auto Title Office, extending the lease through June 30 2027 with an annual rent of $21,330.26. It also approved utility permits for natural‑gas directional bore work on 2422 Apple Valley Drive and 15159 Monroe Mills Road in Howard Township, each with a 60‑foot right‑of‑way. The minutes from the June 26, 2025 meeting were accepted.

• Approved Addendum No. 5 to the Auto Title Office sub‑lease (annual rent $21,330.26)
• Approved utility permit for 2422 Apple Valley Drive, Howard Township
• Approved utility permit for 15159 Monroe Mills Road, Howard Township
• Accepted minutes from June 26, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review a petition to annex land from Wayne Township to the Village of Fredericktown. The body is also deciding on several grant agreements and fund transfers for county services.

• Annexation of 89.41 acres (Parcel # 64-00341.000) at 0 Pinkley Road to the Village of Fredericktown
• Community Corrections grant agreements totaling $922,402.00 for the Common Pleas Court
• Grant renewal application for the Knox County Prosecutor's Office Victim Assistance Program
• Contract renewal for the Knox County Jail Generator with Buckeye Power Sales
• Four fund transfers to the Knox County Family and Children First Council totaling $4,647.35

The Knox County Board of Commissioners accepted a petition to annex 89.41 acres from Wayne Township to the Village of Fredericktown. It approved a $43,226 grant renewal for the prosecutor’s victim assistance program, authorized the sheriff to sell a detection K9, renewed a six‑year maintenance contract for the jail generator, and approved a $922,402 community corrections grant. The board also approved an MOU for a Family Team Support Coordinator and authorized four transfers of Family and Children First funds totaling $4,667.35. All actions were approved by the commissioners.

• Approved annexation of 89.41 acres from Wayne Township to the Village of Fredericktown (Result: Accepted)
• Approved Victims of Crime Act ($40,575.00) and State Victims Assistance Act ($2,651.00) grant renewal with county match $34,672.20 (Result: Approved)
• Authorized Knox County Sheriff to sell detection K9 valued under $5,000 (Result: Approved)
• Approved six‑year contract renewal with Buckeye Power Sales for jail generator at $3,510.00 annually (Result: Approved)
• Approved Community Corrections Grant Agreement totaling $922,402.00 (Result: Approved)
• Approved MOU between Job and Family Services and Knox Public Health for Family Team Support Coordinator, up to $30,000 (Result: Approved)
• Approved transfer of $1,773.75 from KCDJFS fund to Family and Children First Council (Result: Approved)
• Approved transfer of $1,726.35 from KCDJFS fund to Family and Children First Council (Result: Approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on the approval of the bill list, including the "Then and Now" version. This action authorizes the transfer of funds and supplemental appropriations for county operations. No other agenda items are listed for discussion.

• Approve Bill List
• Approve Bill List – Then and Now

The Board of Knox County Commissioners approved the Bill List (Resolution 2025-385) and the Then and Now Bill List (Resolution 2025-386) on June 24, 2025. Both resolutions were moved by Commissioner Barry Lester and seconded by Commissioner Bill Pursel. No vote tallies were recorded in the minutes.

• Approved Bill List (Resolution 2025-385)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List (Resolution 2025-386)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review departmental updates and a 2024 annual report from the Department of Job and Family Services. The body is deciding on a Memorandum of Understanding for a back-to-school voucher program and approving fund appropriations and bills.

• MOU between Knox County Department of Job and Family Services and Marshalls Department Store for the Back To School Voucher Program
• KCDJFS Annual Report for 2024
• Approval of Appropriation of Funds/Supplemental Appropriation
• Approval of Bill List and Bill List - Then and Now

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2025-380, a memorandum of understanding with Marshalls Department Store for a Back‑to‑School Voucher Program. The Board also approved Resolution 2025-381, authorizing the USDA Rural Economic Development loan and grant documents for the Fredericktown EMS vehicle purchase.

• Approved MOU with Marshalls for Back‑to‑School Voucher Program (Resolution 2025-380)
• Approved USDA Rural Economic Development loan and grant for Fredericktown EMS vehicle purchase (Resolution 2025-381)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a contract for the Howard Danville Road Bridge Project and a utility permit for Apple Valley Drive. The agenda also includes reports from the 911 center and the dog shelter.

• Approve contract for Howard Danville Road Bridge Project
• Approve utility permit for 3853 Apple Valley Drive
• Approve advertisement for RFP on payment processing devices
• Approve advertisement for public hearing on annexation petition
• Knox County 911 Monthly Report for May 2025

The board approved the bid and contract for the Howard Danville Road bridge project with Crawford Construction for $891,800.50. It also approved a utility permit for natural gas at 3853 Apple Valley Drive in Howard Township, the 2024 probate‑juvenile court annual report, and advertisements for a payments‑processing RFP and a public annexation hearing. All commissioners agreed to move forward exploring financing and bonding options for Fredericktown EMS’s new ambulance purchase.

• Approved $891,800.50 bridge contract for Howard Danville Road (Resolution 2025-372)
• Approved utility permit for 3853 Apple Valley Drive, Howard Township (Resolution 2025-373)
• Approved Knox County Probate‑Juvenile Court 2024 Annual Report (Resolution 2025-374)
• Approved advertisement for RFP on payment processing devices (Resolution 2025-375)
• Approved advertisement for public notice of annexation hearing (Resolution 2025-376)
• Agreed to explore application and bonding options for Fredericktown EMS ambulance purchase

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider two resolutions: authorizing Major Mark Perkins of the Sheriff's Office as a signing agent for covert license plate renewal applications with the Ohio Department of Public Safety, and approving the Sheriff’s Office jail food cost per meal report for May 2025. The meeting will also include departmental updates, acceptance of minutes from April 3 and June 5, and approval of the bill list and supplemental appropriations.

• Authorize Major Mark Perkins as signing agent for covert license plate renewal applications
• Approve Knox County Sheriff's Office jail food cost per meal report for May 2025
• Accept commissioner meeting minutes from April 3, 2025 and June 5, 2025
• Approve bill list and supplemental appropriations
• Departmental updates from the I.T. Department and the Sheriff’s Office

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2025-367, authorizing Major Mark Perkins of the Sheriff’s Office to act as signing agent for covert license plate renewal applications. The Board also approved the jail food cost report (Resolution 2025-368) and several bill lists (Resolutions 2025-369, 2025-370, 2025-371). The minutes from prior meetings were accepted, and a petition for annexation of two parcels to the Village of Danville was received for processing.

• Approved Resolution 2025-367 authorizing Major Mark Perkins as signing agent for covert license plate renewals
• Approved Resolution 2025-368 approving jail food cost per meal report for May 2025 ($15,398.49 total, $1.67 per meal)
• Approved Resolution 2025-369 approving the Bill List dated June 10, 2025
• Approved Resolution 2025-370 approving the Then and Now Bill List dated June 10, 2025
• Approved Resolution 2025-371 approving the Board of Elections Poll Worker Bill List dated June 10, 2025
• Accepted minutes from April 3, 2025 and June 5, 2025
• Received Regular Petition for Annexation of two parcels to the Village of Danville (petition filed June 6, 2025)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and vote on a salt brine application submitted by B & J Drilling Company, Inc. The meeting also includes a health update from Knox Public Health and several resolutions, such as the Treasurer's May 2025 investment income report and utility permits for Licking Rural Electrification. Additional items are a bridge inspection services agreement and a memorandum of understanding for a back‑to‑school voucher program.

• Approve Salt Brine Application for B & J Drilling Company, Inc.
• Approve Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for May 2025 ($95,249.48 total; $12,002.99 General Fund interest; $2.14 Program Income Fund interest)
• Approve Utility Permit for Licking Rural Electrification on Lower Fredericktown Amity Road between Divelbiss and North Liberty Roads, Pike Township
• Approve Utility Permit for Licking Rural Electrification for pole replacements starting at 18585 Lower Fredericktown Amity Road, Pike Township
• Approve Agreement for Bridge Inspection Services with John Wackerly Inspection, LLC

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions covering a salt‑brine application for ice control, the May 2025 treasurer’s financial report, two utility permits for Licking Rural Electrification, a bridge‑inspection contract, a back‑to‑school voucher partnership, and two bill lists. All resolutions were recorded as approved. The meeting also accepted the minutes from June 3, 2025.

• Approved Resolution 2025-359: Salt brine application for B & J Drilling Company, Inc.
• Approved Resolution 2025-360: Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for May 2025 ($95,249.48)
• Approved Resolution 2025-361: Utility permit for Lower Fredericktown Amity Road (Divelbiss to North Liberty Roads)
• Approved Resolution 2025-362: Utility permit for pole replacements on Lower Fredericktown Amity Road starting at 18585
• Approved Resolution 2025-363: Bridge inspection services agreement with John Wackerly Inspection, LLC ($8,780 total)
• Approved Resolution 2025-364: MOU with Gabe's Clothing Retailer for Back‑to‑School Voucher Program
• Approved Resolution 2025-365: Bill List dated June 5, 2025
• Approved Resolution 2025-366: Then and Now Bill List dated June 5, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on several Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) certifications and contracts, including anti-displacement plans, environmental reviews, and summer youth job coach agreements. The board will also hear updates from the County Administrator and committees.

• Approve CDBG Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan Certification
• Approve CDBG Environmental Review Certification Form for General Administration, Fair Housing, and Planning
• Approve PY 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program application
• Approve amendment to contract with Forensic Fluids Laboratories, Inc. for Knox County Job and Family Services
• Approve two Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach contracts with Rachel Boggs and Sydney Bassett

The Board approved the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) certifications for anti‑displacement assistance and environmental review. It also approved the $500,000 CDBG critical infrastructure grant application to fund a $470,000 waterline replacement in the Village of Danville. Additional approvals included contract amendments, youth job coach agreements, a voucher program MOU, and two bill lists.

• Approved CDBG Residential Anti‑Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan Certification (Resolution 2025‑350)
• Approved CDBG Environmental Review Certification for General Administration, Fair Housing, and Planning (Resolution 2025‑351)
• Approved $500,000 CDBG Critical Infrastructure Grant application for Danville water system ($470,000 waterline, $30,000 admin) (Resolution 2025‑352)
• Approved amendment to contract with Forensic Fluids Laboratories, Inc., extending to June 30, 2026 (Resolution 2025‑353)
• Approved $3,500 contractor agreement with Rachel Boggs for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach (Resolution 2025‑354)
• Approved $3,500 contractor agreement with Sydney Bassett for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach (Resolution 2025‑355)
• Approved MOU with Shoe Sensation for Back‑to‑School Voucher Program (Resolution 2025‑356)
• Approved Bill List and Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated June 3, 2025 (Resolutions 2025‑357, 2025‑358)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions regarding labor agreements and employment services. The meeting includes a departmental update from Human Resources and the approval of county bills.

• Agreement between Knox County Sheriff and Fraternal Order of Police Ohio Labor Council, Inc. for Cooks
• Utility Permit from Licking Rural Electrification for North Liberty Road in Monroe Township
• Contract amendment for payroll services between Opportunity Knox Employment Center and NESCO Resource LLC
• Contractor agreement with GiGi Larsen for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach position
• Subgrant agreement amendment for Family and Children First Shared Plan Priority Incentive Funding

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved five resolutions authorizing agreements and contract amendments, including a cook agreement with the Sheriff’s Office and a $75,000 payroll services amendment. They also approved a utility permit for North Liberty Road and three separate bill lists. All items were recorded as APPROVED.

• Approved agreement between Knox County Sheriff and Fraternal Order of Police Ohio Labor Council for cooks (Resolution 2025-342)
• Approved utility permit from Licking Rural Electrification for North Liberty Road in Monroe Township (Resolution 2025-343)
• Approved amendment adding $75,000 to payroll services contract for Opportunity Knox Employment Center (Resolution 2025-344)
• Approved contractor agreement with GiGi Larsen for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach position ($3,500) (Resolution 2025-345)
• Approved Amendment 2 to subgrant for Family and Children First Shared Plan Priority Funding ($16,784.37) (Resolution 2025-346)
• Approved Bill List dated May 29, 2025 (Resolution 2025-347)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated May 29, 2025 (Resolution 2025-348)
• Approved Bill List – Board of Elections Poll Workers dated May 29, 2025 (Resolution 2025-349)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will vote on the purchase of Lot 3 Heartland Commerce Park and the issuance of up to $2.5 million in notes for its renovation and improvement. The body is also deciding on bridge construction awards and 2026 assessment fees for several ditches and subdivisions.

• Purchase of Lot 3 Heartland Commerce Park (501 West Chestnut Street)
• Issuance of notes up to $2,500,000 for West Chestnut Street property improvements
• Bid award of $891,800.50 to Crawford Construction Company, Inc. for Howard Danville Road Bridge
• Establishment of 2026 assessment fees for Ford Creek Ditch, Ralphie's Ditch, Sycamore Meadows, and Kokosing Plantation
• Approval of liquor sale permits for the Knox County Fair (July 19-26, 2025)

The Board approved a resolution to issue up to $2.5 million in notes to fund acquisition, renovation, and improvement of the property at 501 West Chestnut Street. It also approved the purchase of that property from the Knox County Land Reutilization Corporation. Additional actions included setting assessment fees for several drainage ditches, authorizing temporary liquor permits for the county fair, awarding a bridge construction contract, and granting multiple utility permits.

• Approved Real Estate Purchase Agreement for Lot 3 Heartland Commerce Park (501 West Chestnut St) – approved
• Approved issuance and sale of $2,500,000 notes for acquisition and improvement of West Chestnut St property – approved
• Established 2026 assessment fee for Ford Creek Ditch at $2,340.20 (same as prior year) – approved
• Established 2026 assessment fee for Ralphie's Ditch at $0 – approved
• Approved temporary liquor permit for Knox County Fair July 19‑23, 2025 – approved
• Approved temporary liquor permit for Knox County Fair July 24‑26, 2025 – approved
• Approved bid award to Crawford Construction Company, Inc. for Howard Danville Road Bridge, $891,800.50 – approved
• Approved utility permits for Licking Rural Electrification on Jug Run Road, Lower Fredericktown Amity Road, and Old Mansfield Road – approved

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is holding a session focused exclusively on financial approvals. No regular session items are scheduled for discussion.

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

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a fund transfer of $37,618.34 from account 236.1540.50601 to account 306.1540.41100. The Board also approved the regular Bill List and the Then‑and‑Now Bill List, both dated May 20, 2025. All three resolutions were adopted.

• Approved fund transfer of $37,618.34 (Resolution 2025-323)
• Approved Bill List dated May 20, 2025 (Resolution 2025-324)
• Approved Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated May 20, 2025 (Resolution 2025-325)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several land annexations and contract approvals. They will decide on annexing municipal land to the Village of Centerburg and on contract amendments for county projects. The meeting also includes departmental updates, a dog shelter report, and public comment.

• Approve annexation of 12.97 acres from Hilliar Township to Village of Centerburg for Centerburg Public Park and Playground (East Main Street and Johnstown Road).
• Approve expedited Type 2 annexation of 2.03 acres from Hilliar Township to Village of Centerburg (Amvets Post #59, 3894 Columbus Road).
• Approve amendment to the Ohio Means Jobs contract with Master Construction Solutions, Inc., adding $37,100 (total not to exceed $188,750).
• Approve contract with Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for the Engineer's annual patching material, amounting to $307,697.50.

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved two annexations of land to the Village of Centerburg, added $37,100 to a county job services contract, and approved a $307,697.50 asphalt patching contract. They also approved the May 15 bill lists. All resolutions were recorded as approved.

• Approved annexation of 12.97 acres from Hilliar Township to Village of Centerburg (Resolution 2025-317)
• Approved annexation of 2.03 acres from Hilliar Township to Village of Centerburg (Resolution 2025-318)
• Approved $37,100 amendment to the Job and Family Services contract, total not to exceed $188,750 (Resolution 2025-319)
• Approved $307,697.50 contract for the Engineer's annual patching material with Small's Asphalt Paving (Resolution 2025-320)
• Approved the Bill List dated May 15, 2025 (Resolution 2025-321)
• Approved the Then and Now Bill List dated May 15, 2025 (Resolution 2025-322)

Board of Commissioners

The board will consider several appointments, a tax increment financing discussion, and two major contract approvals. They will appoint Sam Filkins as the county designee to regional planning commissions and Dan Humphrey to the Volunteer Senior Levy Advisory Board. The agenda includes approval of a $78,370 fee for a bridge replacement inspection and a $2,298,273.95 contract for the 2025 annual road resurfacing. A tax increment financing discussion will be held with the mayor and the Area Development Foundation president.

• Appoint Sam Filkins as Knox County designee to MORPC and CORPO
• Appoint Dan Humphrey to the Volunteer Senior Levy Advisory Board
• Approve $78,370 fee proposal with DLZ Ohio for Howard Danville Road Bridge Replacement
• Approve $2,298,273.95 contract with Small's Asphalt Paving for 2025 annual resurfacing
• Tax Increment Financing discussion with Mayor Matt Starr and ADF President Sam Filkins

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a $2,298,273.95 contract for the 2025 annual road resurfacing project. It also approved appointments of Sam Filkins to regional planning boards and Dan Humphrey to the Senior Levy Advisory Board. Additional approvals included a $78,370 construction inspection fee for the Howard Danville Road bridge replacement and the May 13 bill lists.

• Approved appointment of Sam Filkins as Knox County designee to MORPC and CORPO
• Approved appointment of Dan Humphrey to the Volunteer Senior Levy Advisory Board
• Approved $78,370 LPA construction inspection fee for Howard Danville Road bridge replacement
• Approved $2,298,273.95 contract for 2025 annual resurfacing with Small's Asphalt Paving
• Approved Bill List dated May 13, 2025
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated May 13, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider several resolutions, including contracts for infrastructure and IT services, and a discussion on Tax Increment Financing. Items include a bid opening for the Howard Danville Road Bridge, a contract with Terracon Consultants for safety improvements on Danville Amity Road, and approvals for small IT and court recording system agreements. The board will also vote on fund transfers, appropriation adjustments, and public‑hearing advertisements.

• Bid opening for Knox County Engineer – Howard Danville Road Bridge
• Approve $248,250 contract with Terracon Consultants for construction inspection and administration of safety improvements on Danville Amity Road
• Approve $2,158 addendum to the End User License Agreement with EasyEntra for IT licenses
• Approve $3,109 agreement with Justice AV Solutions for warranty and support of the Court Recording System
• Tax Increment Financing discussion with Mayor Matt Starr and Area Development Foundation President Sam Filkins

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including advertising public hearing notices, a contract with Terracon Consultants for safety improvements on Danville Amity Road, and agreements for IT and court recording system support. They also approved a fund transfer of $54,766 and multiple appropriation adjustments. All listed actions were recorded as approved.

• Approved advertisement of public hearing #2 notice in the Mount Vernon News (Resolution 2025-299)
• Approved advertisement of public hearing notice on the Knox County website for B&J Drilling (Resolution 2025-300)
• Approved agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. for Danville Amity Road safety improvements, $248,250 (Resolution 2025-301)
• Approved addendum to EasyEntra end‑user license agreement, $2,158 (Resolution 2025-302)
• Approved agreement with Justice AV Solutions for court recording system support, $3,109 (Resolution 2025-303)
• Approved letter of interest to continue Knox County Common Pleas grants for FY 2026‑2027 (Resolution 2025-304)
• Approved fund transfer of $54,766 from account 101.1501.50601 to 301.1140.41100 (Resolution 2025-305)
• Approved appropriation adjustment of $33,829.02 from Park District equipment to motor vehicle account (Resolution 2025-306)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a salt brine application from TD Petroleum. The body is also deciding on several contracts for adult protective services and transit funding.

• Public hearing and resolution for TD Petroleum Salt Brine Application
• Rural Transit Program SFY 2025 Grant Agreement for $166,000.00
• Adult Protective Services contract with Ohio District 5 - Area Agency on Aging, Inc. for $160,000.00
• MOU for the replacement of the Cooke Road Bridge in Middlebury Township
• Auction contract with Jagger Auctioneers for two unneeded vehicles

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved TD Petroleum's application to apply salt brine on the road at 25732 New Guilford Road for snow and ice removal. They also approved a proclamation recognizing Public Service Recognition Week, a memorandum for the Cooke Road Bridge replacement, and a $166,000 Rural Transit grant. Additional approvals included several contracts, a bond release, and financial reports.

• Approved Salt Brine Application from TD Petroleum for 25732 New Guilford Road (Result: Approved)
• Approved proclamation of Public Service Recognition Week (May 4‑10, 2025) (Result: Approved)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Cooke Road Bridge replacement in Middlebury Township (Result: Approved)
• Approved Rural Transit Program sub‑award grant of $166,000.00 to Knox County Transit (Result: Approved)
• Approved Bond Release Request from Zayo Group, LLC for directional boring (Result: Approved)
• Approved Auction Contract with Jagger Auctioneers for two unneeded vehicles (Result: Approved)
• Approved amendment adding $3,203.96 to Job and Family Services contract (total $163,203.96) (Result: Approved)
• Approved Knox County Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for April 2025 ($204,282.84) (Result: Approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will consider four resolutions. These include adopting the “Together Knox” Comprehensive Plan, granting a utility permit to Ohio Cumberland Gas for Rangeline Road in Pleasant Township, and awarding two contracts to Small’s Asphalt Paving, Inc. for annual resurfacing ($2,298,273.95) and asphalt patching material ($307,697.50). The meeting also includes an executive session on a pre‑audit conference and routine updates.

• Approve the “Together Knox” Knox County Comprehensive Plan.
• Approve utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas on Rangeline Road, Pleasant Township.
• Approve $2,298,273.95 bid award to Small’s Asphalt Paving, Inc. for 2025 annual resurfacing.
• Approve $307,697.50 bid award to Small’s Asphalt Paving, Inc. for 2025 asphalt patching material.
• Executive session to discuss a pre‑audit conference.

The Knox County Board of Commissioners entered and exited an executive session on a pre‑audit conference, approved the 2025 Knox County Comprehensive Plan, approved a utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas on Rangeline Road, and approved two engineering bids totaling $2,606,0 ​91 for road resurfacing and patching. All items were recorded as approved.

• Entered executive session on pre‑audit conference (approved)
• Exited executive session on pre‑audit conference (approved)
• Approved 2025 Knox County Comprehensive Plan "Together Knox" (approved)
• Approved utility permit for Ohio Cumberland Gas on Rangeline Road (approved)
• Approved bid award to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for annual resurfacing $2,298,273.95 (approved)
• Approved bid award to Small's Asphalt Paving, Inc. for asphalt patching material $307,697.50 (approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will open bids for road resurfacing and asphalt patching. They are deciding on a roofing contract for the Opportunity Knox Employment Center and the appointment of a designee to the Area Development Foundation Board.

• Roofing contract with Master Construction Solutions, Inc. for $151,650.00
• Bid opening for Annual Resurfacing 2025
• Bid opening for Mishey Road Resurfacing OPWC 2025
• Bid opening for Asphalt Patching Material 2025
• Appointment of Jason Booth to the Knox County Area Development Foundation Board

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved several resolutions, including appointing County Administrator Jason Booth as the board’s designee to the Knox County Area Development Foundation. They also approved the 2024 Engineer’s Annual Report, a $151,650 roofing contract for the Department of Job and Family Services, and two bill lists dated April 29, 2025. Minutes from prior meetings were accepted.

• Appointed Jason Booth as designee to the Knox County Area Development Foundation Board (approved)
• Approved Knox County Engineer's Annual Report for 2024 (approved)
• Approved roofing contract for $151,650 with Master Construction Solutions, Inc. (approved)
• Approved Bill List dated April 29, 2025 (approved)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated April 29, 2025 (approved)
• Accepted minutes from March 25, March 27, April 22, and April 24, 2025 (approved)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session on April 24, 2025. Commissioners will receive updates from the County Sheriff and the Park District. The board will consider and vote to approve a support letter for the City of Mount Vernon’s Adaptive Treatment Enhancements Project (MVATE). They will also approve the bill list for transfer of funds, supplemental appropriations and other bills.

• Approve Support Letter for the City of Mount Vernon Adaptive Treatment Enhancements Project (MVATE)
• Approve Bill List for transfer of funds, supplemental appropriations and other bills
• Receive Knox County Sheriff Report for April 2025
• Receive Knox County Park District Report for April 2025
• Public comment period (if requested)

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a support letter for the City of Mount Vernon Adaptive Treatment Enhancements Project (MVATE). The Board also adopted the regular Bill List and the Then and Now Bill List for April 24, 2025. All three resolutions were recorded as approved.

• Approved support letter for MVATE (Resolution 2025-262)
• Approved Bill List dated April 24, 2025 (Resolution 2025-263)
• Approved Then and Now Bill List dated April 24, 2025 (Resolution 2025-264)

Board of Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on the 2025 CDBG programs and a meeting on the "Together Knox" comprehensive plan. It will consider four resolutions, including a $3,553.50 change order for the Martinsburg water system, participation in ODOT road‑salt contracts, a $77,600 inspection contract for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge, and a $3,082,501.70 contract for Danville Amity Road. The meeting will also approve bill lists and transfer of funds.

• Approve Change Order #2 from KN Excavation for CDBG Village of Martinsburg water system improvement – $3,553.50
• Authorize participation in Ohio DOT 2025 road‑salt contracts
• Approve Terracon Consultants, Inc. inspection contract for Pleasant Valley Road Bridge – $77,600
• Approve Danville Amity Road contract with Law General Contracting, Inc. – $3,082,501.70
• Public hearing for PY2025 CDBG programs

The Board approved a change order for the Martinsburg water project costing $3,553.50. It also approved participation in the 2025 ODOT road‑salt contract and a $77,600 agreement with Terracon for bridge inspection. The commissioners approved the bid and contract documents for the Danville Amity Road project at $3,082,501.70. Additionally, two bill lists were approved.

• Approved Change Order #2 for Martinsburg water system improvement ($3,553.50)
• Approved participation in ODOT 2025 road‑salt contract
• Approved agreement with Terracon Consultants for bridge inspection ($77,600.00)
• Approved Danville Amity Road bid and contract with Law General Contracting ($3,082,501.70)
• Approved Bill List dated April 22 2025
• Approved Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated April 22 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and agreements, such as vehicle and excavator purchases for the Water and Wastewater Department, a utility permit for Gilchrist Road, pest‑management services for Job and Family Services locations, a flooring contract for $116,470.58, and a subgrant agreement with state agencies. They will also adopt transit Title VI and ADA plans and approve bill lists. Departmental updates and committee reports will precede the votes.

• Authorize Jeff Pickrell to sign for purchase of a 2025 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 Crew Cab from Chevrolet‑GMC of Mount Vernon, Ohio, for the Water and Wastewater Department
• Authorize Jeff Pickrell to sign for purchase of a New Holland E50D Mini Excavator from Advantage Ag and Equipment, LLC of Mount Vernon, Ohio, for the Water and Wastewater Department
• Approve utility permit from Licking Rural Electrification for Gilchrist Road near the intersection of O'Brien and Allen Roads in Monroe Township
• Approve flooring contract between the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services (Opportunity Knox Employment Center) and Keim Flooring for $116,470.58
• Approve subgrant agreement between ODJFS, ODM and the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services for pass‑through entity operations

The Board of Knox County Commissioners approved a series of resolutions covering equipment purchases, utility permits, service agreements, and program plans. Notably, they authorized a $116,470.58 flooring contract for the Department of Job and Family Services and approved purchases of a Chevrolet Silverado and a New Holland mini excavator. Additional approvals included a utility permit for Gilchrist Road, pest‑management contracts with Terminix Ehrlich, a subgrant agreement with state job agencies, and the County Transit Title VI plan. All resolutions were recorded as approved.

• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for $37,636 (Resolution 2025-243)
• Approved purchase of New Holland E50D mini excavator for $38,000 (Resolution 2025-244)
• Approved utility permit for Gilchrist Road near O'Brien and Allen Roads (Resolution 2025-245)
• Approved pest‑management agreement with Terminix Ehrlich for East High Street ($76/month) (Resolution 2025-246)
• Approved pest‑management agreement with Terminix Ehrlich for Opportunity Knox Employment Center ($81.62/month) (Resolution 2025-247)
• Approved flooring contract with Keim Flooring for $116,470.58 (Resolution 2025-249)
• Approved subgrant agreement with ODJFS and ODM for KCDJFS pass‑through entities (Resolution 2025-250)
• Approved Knox County Transit Federal Transit Administration Title VI Program Plan (Resolution 2025-251)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will decide on renewing a 1995 mental health levy and approve several independent contractor agreements for IT services with local villages and emergency services. Updates from the water and wastewater department and recognition of 911 dispatchers will also be presented.

• Approve bid advertisement for Howard Danville Road Bridge Project
• Renew 1995 mental health levy under Ohio Revised Code Section 5705.221
• Independent contractor agreements for IT services with Village of Fredericktown, Village of Gambier, and Fredericktown EMS
• Contract with Jeanette Rine for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach Position
• Approve Knox County PRC Plan

The commissioners approved an advertisement for bids on the Howard Danville Road Bridge project and renewed a 1.0‑mill tax levy to fund mental‑health and recovery programs for Knox and Licking counties. They also approved several independent contractor agreements for information‑technology services and a youth job‑coach position, as well as the county’s Prevention, Retention and Contingency plan and two bill lists.

• Approved advertisement for Howard Danville Road Bridge project bids (Resolution 2025‑234)
• Approved renewal of 1.0‑mill tax levy for mental‑health services (Resolution 2025‑235)
• Approved IT contractor agreement with Village of Fredericktown (Resolution 2025‑236)
• Approved IT contractor agreement with Village of Gambier (Resolution 2025‑237)
• Approved IT contractor agreement with Fredericktown EMS (Resolution 2025‑238)
• Approved contractor agreement for Ohio Means Jobs youth coach (Resolution 2025‑239)
• Approved Job and Family Services Prevention, Retention and Contingency plan (Resolution 2025‑240)
• Approved Bill List dated April 15, 2025 (Resolution 2025‑241)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several resolutions and contracts, including a $3,082,501.70 road safety improvement project and a $8,656.00 grant for the Martinsburg Water Improvement Project. The board will also discuss renewing a ten-year mental health levy and recognize a 911 dispatcher of the year.

• Award $3,082,501.70 contract for Danville Amity Road Safety Improvements to Law General Contracting, Inc.
• Approve $8,656.00 CDBG grant for Martinsburg Water Improvement Project - Phase II
• Renew ten-year levy for Mental Health and Recovery for Licking and Knox Counties
• Acknowledge Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year for 2024
• Approve utility permits for Danville Amity Road and West Rambo Street in Union Township

The Board of Knox County Commissioners approved a renewal of a one‑mill tax levy to fund mental‑health and recovery programs for the next ten years, to be placed on the tax list beginning in 2026 and voted on in the November 2025 general election. The board also approved a series of other items, including recognizing the 2024 911 Dispatcher of the Year, authorizing disposal of obsolete water‑department equipment, approving utility permits for Brightspeed, awarding a $3.08 million road‑safety contract, and approving funding requests for water improvement, youth job coach, and transit project withdrawal.

• Approved Resolution 2025-221: Acknowledge Chase Bell as Knox County 911 Dispatcher of the Year
• Approved Resolution 2025-222: Authorize Water and Wastewater Director to sell obsolete items
• Approved Resolution 2025-223: Renew a 1‑mill mental‑health tax levy for ten years
• Approved Resolution 2025-224: Approve $8,656 payment request for Martinsburg water improvement project
• Approved Resolution 2025-225: Approve utility permit for Brightspeed on Danville Amity Road
• Approved Resolution 2025-226: Approve utility permit for Brightspeed on West Rambo Street
• Approved Resolution 2025-227: Approve $3,082,501.70 bid award for Danville Amity Road safety improvements
• Approved Resolution 2025-228: Approve $8,750 contractor agreement for Ohio Means Jobs youth coach

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will review several resolutions including a roofing project bid and a land easement. The body will also discuss personnel policy updates and departmental reports from I.T. and the Sheriff's Office.

• Bid award for Ohio Means Jobs Roofing Project to Master Construction Solutions, Inc.
• Agricultural easement participation for Timothy J. Smith at 14778 Crooked Street (97.999 acres)
• Request for Proposals for Knox County Department of Job and Family Services transportation services
• Job Certification Summary for the Revolving Loan Fund for Coyne Graphic Finishing
• Contractor agreement with Laddy Davis for Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved a series of resolutions covering public‑safety recognition, job‑service advertising, infrastructure funding, personnel policy, agricultural easement participation, a roofing contract, a youth job‑coach agreement, and a new technology specialist role. All items were recorded as APPROVED. No votes or dissent were noted.

• Approved Resolution 2025-210 proclaiming National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week
• Approved advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for a legal notice for job‑service transportation
• Approved Office of Community Infrastructure Job Certification Summary for the Revolving Loan Fund for Coyne Graphic Finishing
• Approved Personnel Policy Update regarding employee identification and security access
• Approved participation in the Ohio Local Agricultural Easement Purchase Program for Timothy J. Smith
• Approved $151,650 roofing contract for the Opportunity Knox Employment Center (Ohio Means Jobs)
• Approved $3,500 contractor agreement for the Ohio Means Jobs Summer Youth Job Coach position
• Approved creation of a Technology Specialist position for the Knox County Board of Elections

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will vote on a series of approvals, including public‑notice advertisements for CDBG programs and the Comprehensive Plan, multiple utility permits, a flooring contract for the Opportunity Knox Employment Center, the Treasurer’s March 2025 investment income report of $147,814.30, and a $168,200 agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc. for bridge load ratings on 84 county bridges.

• Approve $168,200 contract with Burgess and Niple, Inc. for bridge load ratings on 84 bridges
• Approve Treasurer’s Depository and Investment Income Report for March 2025 ($147,814.30 total)
• Approve bid award to Keim Flooring for the Opportunity Knox Employment Center flooring project
• Approve public‑notice advertisements in the Mount Vernon News for CDBG Program hearing and the "Together Knox" Comprehensive Plan meetings
• Approve utility permits for crossings on Monroe Mills Road, Lower Fredericktown Amity Road, and several Brightspeed of Ohio locations

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved an agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc. to perform load ratings on 84 county bridges for $168,200. The board also approved a $116,470.58 flooring contract for the Opportunity Knox Employment Center and adopted the March 2025 Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report showing $147,814.30 in income. Additional resolutions approved public‑notice advertisements, multiple utility permits, and a copier lease agreement.

• Approved agreement with Burgess and Niple, Inc. for bridge load ratings (84 bridges) – $168,200
• Approved bid award to Keim Flooring for Ohio Means Jobs flooring project – $116,470.58
• Approved Knox County Treasurer Depository and Investment Income Report for March 2025 – $147,814.30
• Approved public‑notice advertisement for PY 2025 CDBG program
• Approved public‑notice advertisement for "Together Knox" comprehensive plan meetings
• Approved utility permits for natural gas and telecommunications projects on multiple roads
• Approved document management lease with Modern Office Methods for Board of Elections copier – $1,198 per month
• Approved public‑notice advertisement for Knox County Engineer annual resurfacing projects

Board of Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider assessments for water and sewer facilities in the Little Jelloway area for 2026. The meeting includes a bid opening for a Career Quest event planner and several software and equipment contracts.

• 2026 Little Jelloway water facility assessment of $14.00
• 2026 Little Jelloway sewer facility assessment of $5.00
• Permitium LLC software for Sheriff's Office CCW and fingerprinting: $8,450.00
• Certification of delinquent water and wastewater accounts for property tax placement
• Document Management Agreement with Modern Office Methods for I.T. copier

The Knox County Board of Commissioners adopted Resolution 2025‑184, levying a $14 assessment on each lot in the Little Jelloway area of the county sewer district for water‑facility maintenance, repair and operation in 2026. The assessment will be certified to the auditor, placed on the 2026 tax list and collected with other taxes, with proceeds deposited in a separate fund for the sewer district. The resolution was moved by Commissioner Drenda Keesee, seconded by Commissioner Barry Lester, and was approved by the board.

• Approved Resolution 2025‑184 levying $14 per‑lot water‑facility assessment (2026)
• Bid opening held for Career Quest Outreach Event; received bid from Junior Achievement of North Central Ohio for $69,983.19 (award pending)

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will open bids for the Knox Flooring and Knox Roofing projects. Commissioners will consider three resolutions: a newspaper advertisement for summer job coach positions, a temporary permit for liquor sales at a Memorial Theatre event, and an engineer title page for the Howard Danville Road Bridge project (PID 117987). The meeting will also include approval of bill lists and other routine updates.

• Bid Opening – Opportunity Knox Flooring Project
• Bid Opening – Opportunity Knox Roofing Project
• Approve advertisement for public notice of Summer Job Coach positions in the Mount Vernon News
• Approve temporary permit tenancy form for liquor sales at the Knox County Memorial Theatre event on April 26‑27, 2025
• Approve Knox County Engineer title page for the Howard Danville Road Bridge Project (PID 117987)

The Knox County Board of Commissioners approved four resolutions: an advertisement for summer job coach positions, a temporary permit tenancy for liquor sales at the Memorial Theatre event on April 26‑27, the engineer title page for the Howard Danville Road Bridge project, and two bill lists. Bid openings were held for flooring and roofing projects, but no contracts were awarded at this meeting.

• Approved advertisement for public notice of summer job coach positions
• Approved temporary permit tenancy for liquor sales at the Memorial Theatre event (April 26‑27, 2025)
• Approved Knox County Engineer title page for the Howard Danville Road Bridge project (PID 117987)
• Approved the Bill List dated March 27, 2025
• Approved the Then and Now Bill List dated March 27, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Knox County Board of Commissioners will meet to receive departmental updates, accept previous meeting minutes, and approve bills. One resolution would direct the clerk to publish a public hearing notice in the Mount Vernon News regarding TD Petroleum, Inc.’s salt brine application.

• Approve advertisement in Mount Vernon News for a public hearing notice for TD Petroleum, Inc., Salt Brine Application

The commissioners approved the newspaper advertisement announcing a public hearing on TD Petroleum's salt‑brine application. They also approved the regular Bill List and the Then‑and‑Now Bill List for March 25, 2025. The minutes from the February meetings were accepted as presented.

• Approved advertisement in the Mount Vernon News for a public hearing notice for TD Petroleum, Inc., salt‑brine application
• Approved the Bill List dated March 25, 2025
• Approved the Then‑and‑Now Bill List dated March 25, 2025
• Accepted minutes from February 4, February 11, and February 13, 2025

Board of Commissioners

The Board will receive updates from the Knox County Department of Job and Family Services and the Dog Shelter. It will consider two resolutions: approving the joint solid waste management district's five‑year plan update, and approving bid and contract documents with McConnell Contracting, Inc. for the Pleasant Valley Road Bridge (KNO-TR 362-0.12 PID 117163) at a cost of $868,840.95. The meeting will also include routine approval of bill lists and other standard agenda items.

• Approve the Delaware, Knox, Marion, Morrow Joint Solid Waste Management District's five‑year plan update.
• Approve bid and contract with McConnell Contracting, Inc. for Pleasant Valley Road Bridge (KNO-TR 362-0.12 PID 117163) for $868,840.95.
• Departmental update: Knox County Department of Job and Family Services.
• Departmental update: Knox County Dog Shelter (monthly report).
• Approve Bill List and Bill List – Then and Now.