Williams County, OH

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners are holding their regular meeting to approve minutes, the agenda, and payment of bills, and to approve supplemental appropriations. They will also review a property appraisal with Russ Davies of Andres, O’Neil & Lowe. The agenda is largely routine, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Approve supplemental appropriations (Resolution 26-0452)
• Review property appraisal with Russ Davies of Andres, O’Neil & Lowe
• Approve payment of bills (Resolution 26-0451)
• Approve minutes from August 20, 2026 (Resolution 26-0449)
• Approve agenda as presented or amended (Resolution 26-0450)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting to approve the minutes from August 20, 2026, and the agenda. They will also vote on paying bills and approving supplemental appropriations, including credit card appropriations for the Commissioners' Office. A letter from the Sheriff regarding ORC 311.16 is also on the agenda.

• Approve payment of bills
• Approve supplemental appropriations
• Credit card appropriations for Commissioners' Office
• Letter from Sheriff regarding ORC 311.16

Williams County Township Association

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, primarily handling routine administrative items such as approving minutes, the agenda, and bill payments. They will also consider supplemental appropriations, including credit card appropriations for the Engineer and a pay application for the Stryker Water Tower project. A bid opening is scheduled for Project 4-2026, an OPWC road project on CR15 from US 6 to South Street.

• Approve supplemental appropriations including credit card appropriations for Engineer
• Pay App #1 for Stryker Water Tower
• Bid opening for Project 4-2026 – OPWC CR15 US 6 to South Street
• CEBCO Benefit & Renewal Review with Andres O’Neil

Commissioners

The Board approved Resolution 26-0436, affirming the courthouse and grounds as government property and directing enforcement of Ohio's criminal trespass statute against those who remain after closing hours or refuse to leave when ordered. The Board also approved several routine items, including minutes, agenda, bill payments, supplemental appropriations, advertising for pavement marking bids, and an updated policy manual for Hillside Country Living. A request from the Village of Pioneer for a one-year extension of a right-of-way permit was tabled until the Board consults with its attorney. Commissioner Terry Rummel announced his last day will be October 17, 2026.

• Approved courthouse trespass enforcement resolution (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 13, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations (3-0)
• Approved advertising for sealed bids for pavement marking project (3-0)
• Approved updated Hillside Country Living policy manual (3-0)
• Tabled Village of Pioneer right-of-way permit extension until attorney consultation

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting to vote on routine resolutions including approving minutes, paying bills, and supplemental appropriations. They will also consider increasing dog tag fees, entering into a contract addendum with Ohio MHAS/Eastway Corporation, and authorizing the signing of closing documents for lots at the North Annex. Joint ditch maintenance assessments with neighboring counties are scheduled for 10:30 AM.

• Resolution 26-0425: Increasing Dog Tag Fees
• Resolution 26-0426: Addendum with Ohio MHAS – Eastway Corporation to increase contract
• Resolution 26-0427: Authorizing Commissioner Westfall to sign closing documents for lots at North Annex
• Resolution 26-0424: Approving Supplemental Appropriations
• Joint ditch maintenance assessments on Ditches 444, 444B, and 670 with DeKalb and Steuben counties

The Williams County Commissioners approved a $2 increase in dog license fees, raising the 1-year tag from $18 to $20, with corresponding increases for 3-year and permanent tags, effective December 1, 2026. They also approved a $2 increase in the convenience fee for vendors selling dog tags. In a joint session with DeKalb and Steuben counties, they approved 2027 maintenance assessments for three joint ditches (Tamarack, Tamarack Branch, and Herman).

• Approved $2 dog tag fee increase to $20 (1-year), $60 (3-year), $200 (permanent), effective Dec 1, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved $2 vendor convenience fee increase for dog tags, effective Dec 1, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved $5,390 maintenance assessment for 444 Tamarack ditch (joint board, all in favor)
• Approved $500 maintenance assessment for 444B Tamarack Branch (Buell) ditch (joint board, all in favor)
• Approved $23,626 maintenance assessment for 670 Herman ditch (joint board, all in favor)
• Approved $97,000 addenda to Ohio MHAS-Eastway Corp agreement for JFS (2-0)
• Authorized Commissioner Westfall to sign closing documents for North Annex lots and transfer $80,000 (2-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for airport, commissioners, and JFS (2-0)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, primarily voting on routine resolutions including approving minutes, paying bills, and supplemental appropriations. They will also consider a change order increase for the Durham Estates Storm Sewer project and amendments to the Child Welfare Fellowship Project. Later, they will hold joint ditch meetings with Defiance County and review dog and kennel fees with the Auditor's Office.

• 26-0419 Approving the Supplemental Appropriations
• 26-0420 Approve amendment to Child Welfare Fellowship Project (JFS)
• Project 2-22026 – Durham Estates Storm Sewer – Change Order Increase of $3,385
• Approve Final Tile Assessments for Application No: 2025-01 and 2025-02
• Review Dog/Kennel Fees with the Auditor's Office

The Williams County Commissioners raised the dog tag fee from $18 to $20 and increased the vendor convenience fee from $0.75 to $2.00, effective December 1, 2026. The board also approved a supplemental appropriation of $91,675 for the Airport Authority to purchase snow removal equipment, and approved the 2027 ditch maintenance assessments for joint projects with Defiance County. All votes were unanimous (2-0) with Commissioner Rummel absent.

• Raised dog tag fee from $18 to $20 and vendor fee from $0.75 to $2.00 (2-0)
• Approved $91,675 supplemental appropriation for Airport Authority snow removal equipment (2-0)
• Approved 2027 ditch maintenance assessments for joint projects with Defiance County (2-0)
• Approved amendment extending JFS Child Welfare Fellowship Project to August 31, 2026 (2-0)
• Approved payment of bills (2-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add Village of Pioneer right-of-way permit extension request (2-0)
• Approved minutes from August 6, 2026 regular session (2-0)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, addressing routine approvals, a Sheriff mobile app agreement, a Nettle Lake assessment, and reports on dog warden and credit card expenditures. An executive session on employment is scheduled, followed by a Department of Aging update.

• 26-0414 Agreement for Mobile App on behalf of the Sheriff
• 26-0415 Nettle Lake Assessment
• Dog Warden Weekly Report for July 27-August 2 & Monthly Report for July
• Credit Card Expenditures for SO and IT for August
• Executive Session 121.22(G)(1) Employment requested by Comm Rummel

The Williams County Commissioners approved a $16,317.80 contract with OCV, LLC for a custom mobile app for the Sheriff's Office, and formalized a prior decision to leave the Nettle Lake tap fee assessment as-is without placing it on the tax bill. The board also approved minutes, the amended agenda, and bill payments. An executive session on employment was held with no action taken.

• Approved OCV, LLC mobile app development contract for Sheriff's Office, $16,317.80 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 415 formalizing Nettle Lake assessment left as-is, not on tax bill (3-0)
• Approved minutes from August 4, 2026 regular session (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended to add 10:30 TIF meeting with Ashley Epling (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Held executive session under ORC 121.22(G)(1) for employment; no action taken

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting to vote on several resolutions, including supplemental appropriations, advertising a road project, awarding a wastewater treatment bid, and approving ditch maintenance assessments with Fulton County. They will also discuss a resident's complaint about a tile on County Road 12 and receive the monthly treasurer's inventory report.

• 26-0401: Approving supplemental appropriations
• 26-0402: Advertising Project 4-2026 – OPWC Wil 15 US 6 to South Street
• 26-0403: Awarding bid for MVPO Project 3 Bryan Wastewater
• 26-0408 & 26-0409: Maintenance assessments for Joint Ditches #448 Owl Creek and #445 Wilson with Fulton County
• 26-0410: Setting permanent maintenance rates for ditches for FY 2027

The Williams County Commissioners approved several routine items and one major contract award. They accepted the recommendation to award the City of Bryan Wastewater Collection Improvements project to S&S Directional Boring for $839,250. They also approved advertising for bids on a road project, accepted airport liability insurance, and approved resolutions to place two tax levies on the November ballot.

• Awarded $839,250 wastewater project to S&S Directional Boring (3-0)
• Approved advertising for sealed bids for CR 15 paving project (3-0)
• Accepted $5,192 airport liability insurance renewal (3-0)
• Approved resolution to place OSU Extension 0.4-mill renewal levy on Nov ballot (3-0)
• Approved resolution to place Department of Aging 1.0-mill additional levy on Nov ballot (3-0)
• Approved OPWC grant agreement for US 6 improvements, up to $200,000 (3-0)
• Approved 2027 maintenance assessments for joint ditches Owl Creek and Wilson with Fulton County (5-0)
• Approved FY2027 permanent ditch maintenance rates totaling $546,524 (3-0)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting to discuss and approve various items, including payment of bills, supplemental appropriations, and maintenance assessments. The meeting also includes executive sessions to discuss confidential matters. The agenda is mostly procedural with some routine business items.

• Approve Payment of Bills
• Approving the Supplemental Appropriations
• Approve maintenance assessments for Jt Ditch #646 (Hillsdale)
• Entering into a management agreement with Vancrest
• Right of Way Permit on behalf of Charter

The Williams County Commissioners approved a one-year management agreement with Vancrest Management Corp to provide administration, management, and operational services for Hillside Country Living, effective August 1, 2026. The agreement includes a management fee of 5% of gross revenues and was approved with Commissioner Westfall abstaining. The board also approved supplemental appropriations, a joint ditch maintenance assessment with Hillsdale County, and an extension of the closing date for the Crossed Rifles property sale.

• Approved Vancrest Management Corp agreement for Hillside Country Living (2-0, Westfall abstained)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Auditor, Commissioners, Common Pleas Court, and JFS (3-0)
• Approved 2027 maintenance assessment of $2,233 for Joint Ditch #646 Walker with Hillsdale County (4-0)
• Approved addenda extending Crossed Rifles, LLC closing date to August 30, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 28, 2026 session (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will meet to vote on supplemental appropriations and the payment of bills. The session includes a bid opening for Bryan Critical Infrastructure and an investment meeting with the County Treasurer.

• Resolution 26-0382: Approving the Supplemental Appropriations
• Resolution 26-0381: Approve Payment of Bills
• MVPO Bid Opening for Bryan Critical Infrastructure
• Quarterly Investment Meeting with Treasurer Kellie Gray

The Board approved submitting a 1.0 mill operating levy for the Department of Aging to the November 3, 2026 ballot. Other actions included accepting a staff resignation, approving several child placement contracts, and authorizing a sewer project change order.

• Approved proceeding with 1.0 mill tax levy for senior services (3-0)
• Accepted resignation of Darrell Moore (3-0)
• Approved Change Order 2 for Alvordton Sanitary Sewer Project (3-0)
• Approved $90,000 IV-E contract with Belmont Pines Hospital & RTC (3-0)
• Approved $70,000 IV-E contract with The Village Network (3-0)
• Approved $20,000 contract increase for The Marsh Foundation (3-0)
• Approved $4,898 contract increase for Ohio MHAS — Cornell Abraxas Group LLC (3-0)
• Approved legal engagement with Zashin & Rich for labor and employment law (3-0)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 23, 2026, to consider approving supplemental appropriations, receive the Dog Warden weekly report, and handle a payment request from the OWDA Alvordton Sanitary Sewer Fund. They will also open bids for the Bryan Critical Infrastructure project at 10:00 AM and hold a quarterly investment meeting with County Treasurer Kellie Gray at 10:30 AM.

• Resolution 26-0378: Approving Supplemental Appropriations
• Dog Warden Weekly Report for July 13-19
• OWDA Alvordton Sanitary Sewer Fund Payment Request
• MVPO Bid Opening – Bryan Critical Infrastructure (10:00 AM)
• Quarterly Investment Meeting with County Treasurer Kellie Gray (10:30 AM)

The board approved the payment of bills and supplemental appropriations for the MVPO, Engineer, and JFS. Two bids were opened for the Bryan Wastewater Collection Improvement Project, with the lowest bid at $839,250.00. The board also held a quarterly investment meeting to review second-quarter interest earnings.

• Approved minutes from July 21, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended or presented (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for MVPO, Engineer, and JFS (3-0)
• Opened bids for Bryan Wastewater Collection Improvement Project: S&S Directional ($839,250.00) and Bryan Excavating, LLC ($1,014,087.50)

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss supplemental appropriations and a resolution of necessity for a Department of Aging levy. The body is also reviewing an AI usage policy and various project agreements.

• Resolution of Necessity for Department of Aging Levy
• Adoption of an AI Usage Policy from IT
• Purchase agreement for a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab for the Engineer
• Change Order 004 for Project 8-2025 – North Annex Building
• Precinct Election Official Recruitment and Training Grant Agreement

The Board approved a change order increasing the North Annex Building project cost to $1,455,099. Commissioners also initiated a two-step process for a 1.0 mill Department of Aging levy and approved several agency agreements and a vehicle purchase.

• Approved Change Order 004 for North Annex Building, increasing cost to $1,455,099
• Approved Resolution of Necessity for 1.0 mill Department of Aging levy (Step 1)
• Approved purchase of 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab for Engineer
• Approved AI Usage Policy submitted by IT
• Approved LPA Federal Local-Let Project Agreement Amendment (funding decreased from $180k to $150k+)
• Approved Precinct Election Official Recruitment and Training Grant Agreement for Board of Elections
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Court of Common Pleas, Coroner, Engineer, Hillside Country Living, and Victims Assistance
• Approved Addenda on behalf of JFS with e Ohio Teaching Family

Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to vote on supplemental appropriations and the payment of bills. The session includes a review of the Dog Warden's reports and a quarterly investment meeting with Treasurer Kellie Gray.

• Resolution 26-0364: Approving supplemental appropriations
• Resolution 26-0363: Approval of payment of bills
• Courthouse Permit for Bud Widmer’s Rube Band on July 29
• MVPO Satisfaction of Mortgage
• Dog Warden monthly and weekly reports

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will vote on several resolutions, including proceeding with the OSU Levy Renewal (Resolution 26-0357), approving supplemental appropriations (26-0356), and canceling the July 14 session (26-0358). They will also review treasury management, a courthouse permit for the Festival of Trees event, and IT credit card appropriations. An executive session is scheduled to discuss property acquisition under ORC Section 121.22(G)(2).

• Resolution 26-0357: Proceed with OSU Levy Renewal
• Resolution 26-0356: Approving Supplemental Appropriations
• Resolution 26-0358: Cancel session on July 14, 2026
• Courthouse Permit for Festival of Trees Event
• Credit Card Appropriations for IT (July)

The Williams County Commissioners approved a resolution to place a 0.4-mill renewal with an increase for the OSU Extension Office on the November 3, 2026 ballot. They also approved routine items including minutes, agenda, bills, and supplemental appropriations, and canceled the July 14 regular session due to clerk unavailability. An executive session on property acquisition ended with no action.

• Approved resolution to submit OSU Extension levy renewal with increase to voters (3-0)
• Approved minutes from July 7, 2026 session (3-0)
• Approved agenda as amended (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for multiple departments (3-0)
• Canceled regular session on July 14, 2026 (3-0)
• Held executive session on property acquisition; no action taken

Park Board

The Williams County Park Board will consider two motions. The first motion is to approve the minutes from the June 16, 2026 meeting. The second motion is to approve the month‑end L10 Transaction History Listing report. No other business is listed for discussion.

• Approve minutes from the June 16, 2026 Park Board meeting
• Approve month‑end L10 Transaction History Listing report

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will meet to approve minutes, bills, and supplemental appropriations. The body will also consider a property use permit for the Christkindle Market of Bryan.

• Resolution 26-0352: Approving supplemental appropriations
• Permit for use of county property for Christkindle Market of Bryan (Nov. 17 – Dec. 19, 2026)
• Credit card appropriation for Prosecutor for July 2026
• Resolution 26-0351: Approval of bill payments

The Commissioners approved the July 2, 2026, meeting minutes, the current agenda, and a payment of bills. They also approved supplemental appropriations for the Williams County Board of DD and the Williams County Board of Elections.

• Approved July 2, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved the agenda as presented (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Williams County Board of DD and Williams County Board of Elections (3-0)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will vote on resolutions including approving minutes, paying bills, supplemental appropriations, and a permit for the Christkindle Market of Bryan to use county property from Nov. 17 to Dec. 19, 2026. The meeting also includes a pledge, roll call, and old business items.

• 26-0352: Approving supplemental appropriations
• Permit for use of county property – Christkindle Market of Bryan (Nov. 17 – Dec. 19, 2026)
• 26-0351: Approve payment of bills
• 26-0349: Approve minutes from July 2, 2026

The Commissioners approved meeting minutes, various bills, and a supplemental appropriation. They also authorized a purchase agreement for an equipment trailer and a contract with Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of Ohio, Inc.

• Approved June 30, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriation for Auditor (3-0)
• Approved purchase agreement for 2026 Pro Series Equipment Trailer from Jason Dietsch Trailer Sales (3-0)
• Approved contract with Specialized Alternatives for Families & Youth of Ohio, Inc. (3-0)

Commissioners

At this regular meeting, the Williams County Commissioners will approve minutes, agenda, and payment of bills. They will consider Resolution 26-0340 for supplemental appropriations, enter into a IV-E contract with Community Teaching Homes for JFS, and an agreement with Dollar General for the Common Pleas Court Juvenile and Probate Divisions. They will also discuss an email from the Department of Aging regarding a levy and hold an executive session on employment.

• Approve Supplemental Appropriations (Resolution 26-0340)
• Enter into IV-E Contract with Community Teaching Homes on behalf of JFS
• Enter into Agreement with Dollar General on behalf of Common Pleas Court, Juvenile and Probate Divisions
• Credit Card Appropriations for Recorder and Sheriff’s Office for July 2026
• Discuss email from Department of Aging regarding a levy

The Board approved the June 25 minutes, an amended agenda, and various payments and contracts. They also authorized a $4,000 supplemental appropriation for the County Engineer’s Office.

• Approved June 25, 2026 minutes (3-0)
• Approved amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved $4,000 supplemental appropriation for Engineer’s Office contract services (3-0)
• Approved IV-E contract between Job and Family Services and Community Teaching Homes, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved tax exempt sales account for Common Pleas Court, Juvenile and Probate Divisions (3-0)

Commissioners

The commissioners will approve the June 9 minutes, the agenda, and payment of bills before considering new business items such as supplemental appropriations, a youth treatment program agreement, an OSU levy resolution, and the adoption of tax levy amounts and rates. Additional actions include several easement and IV‑E contracts, a consultant agreement for a roundabout at County Road 13 and G, and an IT services agreement, plus a discussion of property near the airport and an executive session on employment.

• Approving the Supplemental Appropriations
• Approve agreement for services to youth for a treatment program
• Accepting tax levy amounts and rates as determined by the budget commission
• Entering into an easement agreement with Mid‑Toll on behalf of Engineer
• Entering into a consultant agreement regarding a roundabout at CR 13 and G

The Commissioners approved multiple resolutions covering supplemental appropriations, tax levy certifications, and various service agreements. Key actions included approving wastewater treatment plant easements for the Exit One site and entering into several contract agreements for Job and Family Services.

• Approved June 9, 2026 minutes (Resolution 318)
• Approved agenda as presented (Resolution 319)
• Approved payment of bills (Resolution 320)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for multiple county offices (Resolution 321)
• Approved agreement with Central Ohio Youth Center (Resolution 322)
• Approved OSU renewal levy certification (Resolution 323)
• Approved tax levies and rates (Resolution 324)
• Approved wastewater treatment plant easement with Mid-Toll, inc. (Resolution 325)

Park Board

The Williams County Park Board approved minutes from the May 19, 2026 meeting, accepted the month-end transaction history report, and approved a motion to have Rupp Construction replace doors at the Park Building. Old business included discussion of an Eagle Scout Project and finding an extra grill for Bible Park. New business items discussed included painting picnic tables and benches at Park 17, spraying mulch, replacing stop signs on the trail, and roofing the bathroom at Opdycke Park. The meeting adjourned at 2:05 PM.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2026 meeting
• Accepted month-end transaction history report
• Approved Rupp Construction to replace doors at Park Building

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will consider several resolutions at their June 9, 2026 regular meeting, including supplemental appropriations, a contract amendment with Garmann Miller, and a IV-E contract with Kids Count Too, Inc. for Job and Family Services. They will also receive reports on the Hickory Hills WWTP replacement project, the dog warden, and the auditor's financial analysis. An executive session is scheduled for employment discussions.

• 26-0304: Approving supplemental appropriations
• 26-0305: Amendment with Garmann Miller
• 26-0307: IV-E contract with Kids Count Too, Inc. for JFS
• Project 2-2025: Hickory Hills WWTP replacement – certificate of substantial completion
• Executive session under Ohio Revised Code 121.22(G)(1) for employment

The Commissioners approved several administrative resolutions, including the June 4 meeting minutes and the current agenda. They also authorized an amendment for architectural services at the North Annex Building and a contract with Kids Count Too, Inc.

• Approved June 4, 2026, meeting minutes (3-0)
• Approved the session agenda (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Airport Authority, Commissioners, and Recorder’s Office (3-0)
• Approved amendment to Garmann/Miller & Associates for North Annex Building renovation not to exceed $15,000 (3-0)
• Approved updated right-of-way permits presented by Todd Roth (3-0)
• Approved IV-E contract between Department of Job & Family Services and Kids Count Too, Inc. (3-0)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will approve minutes, bills, and multiple IV-E contracts with agencies like A Life's Purpose and Keystone Richland Center. They will also review financial reports and consider a settlement agreement for a right-of-way.

• Approve payment of bills
• Enter into IV-E contracts with A Life's Purpose and Keystone Richland Center
• Enter into a Settlement Agreement and Release and Easement and Right of Way
• Review potential Eagle Scout Project for George Bible Park
• Review Airport's Final Tax Determination

The commissioners approved several resolutions including an IV-E contract for JFS, a land use planning grant, and a settlement agreement with AMP Transmission, LLC. The board also reviewed a proposal for an Eagle Scout project involving a trail and benches at George Bible Park.

• Approved minutes from June 2, 2026 (3-0)
• Approved amended agenda (3-0)
• Approved payment of bills (3-0)
• Approved IV-E contract with A Life’s Purpose for JFS (3-0)
• Approved settlement agreement and easement with AMP Transmission, LLC (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 Land Use Planning Grant Agreement with Ohio Department of Agriculture (3-0)
• Approved IV-E contract with Ohio MHAS - Keystone Richland Center, LLC for JFS (3-0)
• Approved second IV-E contract with A Life’s Purpose for JFS (3-0)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a Residential Public Infrastructure Grant for the Edon Wastewater Treatment Plant, requested by Lorenzo Zamora. They are also set to vote on several resolutions, including supplemental appropriations for the Engineer's Office and Hillside, a IV-4 contract with Adriel Schools for Job and Family Services, and routine approvals of minutes, agenda, and bills.

• 9:30 AM public hearing on Residential Public Infrastructure Grant for Edon Wastewater Treatment Plant
• 26-0287: Supplemental Appropriations for Engineer's Office and Hillside
• 26-0288: IV-4 Contract with Adriel Schools on behalf of JFS
• Ohio Department of Taxation Final Determination
• Credit Card Appropriation for Recorder's Office for June 2026

The board approved the May 28, 2026 meeting minutes. They adopted the amended agenda for the session. They approved payment of bills and supplemental appropriations for the Board of Elections, Engineer’s Office, and Treasurer’s Office. They also authorized an IV‑E contract with Adriel Schools, Inc. and passed a resolution directing the administrator to apply for a $750,000 CDBG Residential Public Infrastructure Grant for a new wastewater plant in Edon.

• Approved May 28, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved agenda as amended/presented (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Board of Elections, Engineer’s Office, Treasurer’s Office (motion carried)
• Approved entering into IV‑E contract with Adriel Schools, Inc. on behalf of JFS (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 289 authorizing administrator to apply for CDBG RPIG grant (motion carried)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will vote on a series of resolutions including approving bills, supplemental appropriations, and entering into agreements for a vehicle purchase, a JFS contract with Cornell Abraxas Group, an iSolved agreement, and an MOU with Hillside. They will also consider hiring an IT intern and accepting a bid for the 2026 Asphalt Paving Program. Routine items such as a travel request and reports from the Dog Warden and EMS are also on the agenda.

• 26-0277 Supplemental Appropriations on behalf of Engineer's Office and Hillside
• 26-0278 Purchase agreement for a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado for the Engineer's Office
• 26-0279 IV-E Contract with Cornell Abraxas Group on behalf of JFS
• 26-0280 Agreement with iSolved on behalf of JFS
• 26-0283 Accept and award bid for the 2026 Asphalt Paving Program

The commissioners approved several contracts and appropriations, including a $150,000 supplemental transfer for the Hillside district, a purchase of a Chevrolet Colorado for up to $42,165, and a $800 line‑item shift for the Engineer’s Office. They also hired a new IT department student, awarded an asphalt paving contract to Gerken Paving, and approved routine payments and meeting minutes.

• Approved supplemental appropriation transferring $150,000 from County Misc Advance Out to Hill Advance In (motion carried)
• Approved $800 supplemental line‑item shift for Engineer’s Office Contract Services to Supplies/Other (motion carried)
• Approved purchase agreement for a 2026 Chevrolet Colorado LT Pickup up to $42,165 (motion carried)
• Approved entry into IV‑E contract with OhioMHAS‑Cornell Abraxas Group LLC (motion carried)
• Approved entry into agreement with Solved, Inc. for JFS upgrade (motion carried)
• Approved memorandum of understanding with Hillside (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of a college student for the IT Department (motion carried)
• Awarded asphalt paving contract (Project #3‑2026) to Gerken Paving (motion carried)

Commissioners

The Williams County Commissioners will approve bills, a contract extension for the Stryker Water Tower, and changes to the courthouse sidewalk project. The board will also discuss updates on the courthouse sidewalk concrete quote and a proposal regarding employee benefits.

• Approve payment of bills
• Contract extension for Stryker Water Tower
• Approve concrete addition to courthouse sidewalk project
• Discuss update concrete quote for courthouse sidewalks
• Discuss Ancillary Benefits proposal from Andres O’Neil & Lowe

The board voted to approve an extra $10,340 expenditure to add two feet of perimeter concrete around the courthouse sidewalks. The motion was seconded and carried. Later, the commissioners also approved changes to the county’s life and vision insurance plan.

• Approved $10,340 concrete addition for courthouse sidewalks (motion carried)
• Approved changes to life and vision insurance plan (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from May 21, 2026 regular session (motion carried)
• Approved the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Entered into agreement and change order for Stryker Elevated Water Tower project (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Entered executive session per Ohio Revised Code (motion carried)
• Adjourned the meeting

Williams County Township Association

The Williams County Township Association meeting on May 21, 2026, was largely informational, with county officials providing updates. No formal resolutions or binding decisions were made. Key topics included ongoing fiber optic installation complaints, the opening of bids for a paving project on County Roads H and 8, and updates on the Alvordton sewer project, which is 80% complete with an extension request pending.

• Approved minutes of previous meeting (motion by Dan Gillen, second by Mark Trausch)
• Approved treasurer's report (motion by Mary Jo Gniewkowski, second by Bert Brown)
• Opened bids for paving project on CR H and CR 8
• Noted Alvordton sewer project 80% complete, extension requested to September
• Discussed potential data center interest, no applications received
• Agreed to revisit fair booth decision at August meeting
• Motion to adjourn approved (motion by Bert Brown, second by Mark Trausch)

Commissioners

The commissioners will consider routine approvals including minutes, bills, appropriations, a subsidy grant update, and a right-of-way permit for Charter Communications. A bid opening for an asphalt paving project (Project 3-2026) and an annual update from ODOT are also scheduled.

• Approve appropriations for various departments
• Enter into Subsidy Grant Funding Application Update 2027
• Veterans Services Commission 2027 Budget Proposal
• Credit Card Appropriations for Commissioners' Office and IT Department
• Permit to Work Within Right-of-Way for Charter Communications

The board approved the May 19 meeting minutes, the agenda as presented, payment of bills, and supplemental appropriations for the Department of Aging and Hillside, each by motion carried. They also approved entering a subsidy grant funding application for 2027. A bid opening was held for Project 3‑2026 Asphalt Paving, receiving one bid from Gerken Paving at $1,032,700.37.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved the agenda as presented (motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills (motion carried)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Department of Aging and Hillside (motion carried)
• Approved entry into a 2027 subsidy grant funding application (motion carried)
• Opened bid for Project 3‑2026 Asphalt Paving; one bid received from Gerken Paving totaling $1,032,700.37

Park Board

This is a procedural meeting with no substantive items on the agenda. The board will vote on approving the April 14, 2026 minutes and a month-end transaction report.

• Motion to approve minutes from April 14, 2026 meeting
• Motion to approve month end L10 Transaction History Listing report

Commissioners

The Williams County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on a series of items, including appropriations, contracts, and public hearings. New business includes approving appropriations for various departments, entering an agreement with Frontier for communications, authorizing the 2026 CHIP application, and adopting multiple IV‑E contracts with providers such as Ohio Teaching Family, New Beginnings Residential Placement, Lutheran Homes Society/Genacross, Keeping Kids Safe, The Marsh Foundation, Inner Peace Homes, Inc., and National Youth Advocate for the Juvenile Foster Services (JFS) program. Additional items are a payment application for the Pulaski Township storm sewer project, credit‑card appropriations for the Sheriff’s Office, and a fiber‑optic review requested by the county engineer.

• Approve appropriations for various county departments (Resolution 26‑0252)
• Enter agreement with Frontier on behalf of Communications (Resolution 26‑0253)
• Authorize submission of the 2026 CHIP application (Resolution 26‑0254)
• Approve multiple IV‑E contracts for Juvenile Foster Services with providers including Ohio Teaching Family, New Beginnings Residential Placement, Lutheran Homes Society/Genacross, Keeping Kids Safe, The Marsh Foundation, Inner Peace Homes, Inc., and National Youth Advocate (Resolutions 26‑0255 through 26‑0262)
• Approve Payment Application 2 for the Pulaski Township Storm Sewer Project (MVPO)

The Williams County Commissioners approved the May 14 meeting minutes and the agenda as presented. They authorized payment of bills and supplemental appropriations for several county offices. The board entered into a contract with Frontier of America for communications equipment and directed the administrator to submit a 2026 CHIP grant application. They also approved a memorandum of understanding with Adopt America Network and an IV‑E contract with the Ohio Teaching Family Association.

• Approved May 14 minutes (Motion carried)
• Approved agenda as presented (Motion carried)
• Approved payment of bills (Motion carried)
• Approved supplemental appropriations for Auditor, Board of Elections, Common Pleas Court, and Hillside (Motion carried)
• Entered contract with Frontier of America for communications equipment (Motion carried)
• Authorized submission of 2026 CHIP grant application (Motion carried)
• Approved MOU with Adopt America Network for foster‑care recruitment (Motion carried)
• Entered IV‑E contract with Ohio Teaching Family Association for child placement (Motion carried)