Williams County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Commissioners approve airport equipment, raise dog tag fees

The Williams County Commissioners approved a $91,675 supplemental appropriation for the Airport Authority to purchase snow removal equipment, raised dog tag fees by $2, and took other actions at meetings held Aug. 11, 13, and 18. The board also authorized an $80,000 transfer for North Annex lots and approved a $97,000 addenda to a JFS agreement.

Airport equipment purchase

On Aug. 11, the board approved a $91,675 supplemental appropriation for the Airport Authority to buy snow removal equipment. The vote was 2-0, with Commissioner Rummel absent. The same meeting also approved supplemental appropriations for the airport, commissioners, and JFS, though specific amounts were not listed.

Dog tag fees

The board raised the 1-year dog tag fee from $18 to $20, the 3-year tag from $54 to $60, and the permanent tag from $180 to $200, effective Dec. 1, 2026. The vendor convenience fee for selling dog tags increased from $0.75 to $2.00. Both changes were approved 2-0 on Aug. 11 and again on Aug. 13.

Ditch maintenance assessments

In a joint session with DeKalb and Steuben counties, the board approved 2027 maintenance assessments for three joint ditches: $5,390 for the Tamarack ditch, $500 for the Tamarack Branch (Buell) ditch, and $23,626 for the Herman ditch. All votes were unanimous.

JFS and property actions

On Aug. 13, the board approved a $97,000 addenda to the Ohio MHAS-Eastway Corp agreement for JFS, and authorized Commissioner Westfall to sign closing documents for North Annex lots and transfer $80,000. Both votes were 2-0. The board also approved an amendment extending the JFS Child Welfare Fellowship Project to Aug. 31, 2026.

Courthouse trespass resolution

On Aug. 18, 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 vote was 3-0.

Other actions

The board approved routine items including bill payments, supplemental appropriations, minutes, and an updated policy manual for Hillside Country Living. It also approved advertising for sealed bids for a pavement marking project. 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 Oct. 17, 2026.

Coming up

The board will hold its regular meeting on Aug. 25, 2026. The agenda includes approving minutes from Aug. 20, paying bills, supplemental appropriations, credit card appropriations for the Commissioners' Office, and a letter from the Sheriff regarding ORC 311.16.

County approves Sheriff's mobile app contract, leaves Nettle Lake assessment unchanged

The Williams County Commissioners approved a $16,317.80 contract with OCV, LLC for a custom mobile app for the Sheriff's Office during their Aug. 6 meeting. The board also formalized a prior decision to leave the Nettle Lake tap fee assessment unchanged, keeping it off the tax bill. Other meetings this week addressed supplemental appropriations, wastewater bids, and dog tag fees, but no final votes were taken.

Decisions from Aug. 6 meeting

The board voted 3-0 on all items, including:

• Approved the OCV, LLC mobile app development contract for the Sheriff's Office, $16,317.80.
• Approved Resolution 415, formalizing the Nettle Lake assessment as-is, not placed on the tax bill.
• Approved minutes from the Aug. 4 regular session.
• Approved the agenda as amended to add a 10:30 TIF meeting with Ashley Epling.
• Approved payment of bills.

An executive session was held under ORC 121.22(G)(1) for employment matters; no action was taken.

On the agenda (no decisions yet)

The board met on Aug. 4, Aug. 11, and Aug. 13, but minutes have not been published. The following items were on the agendas:

• **Aug. 4:** Supplemental appropriations (26-0401); advertising Project 4-2026 – OPWC Wil 15 US 6 to South Street (26-0402); awarding a bid for MVPO Project 3 Bryan Wastewater (26-0403); maintenance assessments for Joint Ditches #448 Owl Creek and #445 Wilson with Fulton County (26-0408 & 26-0409); setting permanent maintenance rates for ditches for FY 2027 (26-0410).
• **Aug. 11:** Supplemental appropriations (26-0419); amendment to the Child Welfare Fellowship Project (26-0420); a change order increase of $3,385 for the Durham Estates Storm Sewer project; final tile assessments for applications 2025-01 and 2025-02; and a review of dog/kennel fees with the Auditor's Office.
• **Aug. 13:** Increasing dog tag fees (26-0425); an addendum with Ohio MHAS – Eastway Corporation to increase contract (26-0426); authorizing Commissioner Westfall to sign closing documents for lots at the North Annex (26-0427); supplemental appropriations (26-0424); and joint ditch maintenance assessments on Ditches 444, 444B, and 670 with DeKalb and Steuben counties.

These items remain pending until the board votes at a future meeting.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are scheduled in the next 14 days.

Williams County commissioners approve senior services levy for November ballot

The Williams County Board of Commissioners voted 3-0 on July 28 to submit a 1.0 mill operating levy for the Department of Aging to the November 3, 2026 ballot. The levy, if approved by voters, would fund senior services in the county.

Other actions from July 28 meeting

The board also took several other actions, all by 3-0 votes:

• Accepted the resignation of Darrell Moore.
• Approved Change Order 2 for the Alvordton Sanitary Sewer Project.
• Approved a $90,000 IV-E contract with Belmont Pines Hospital & RTC.
• Approved a $70,000 IV-E contract with The Village Network.
• Approved a $20,000 contract increase for The Marsh Foundation.
• Approved a $4,898 contract increase for Ohio MHAS — Cornell Abraxas Group LLC.
• Approved a legal engagement with Zashin & Rich for labor and employment law.

Recent meetings with agendas only

The commissioners held a regular meeting on July 30. The agenda included approving payment of bills, supplemental appropriations, maintenance assessments for Jt Ditch #646 (Hillsdale), entering into a management agreement with Vancrest, and a right-of-way permit on behalf of Charter. Minutes have not yet been published.

At the August 4 meeting, the board considered several resolutions, including supplemental appropriations (26-0401), advertising Project 4-2026 – OPWC Wil 15 US 6 to South Street (26-0402), awarding a bid for MVPO Project 3 Bryan Wastewater (26-0403), maintenance assessments for Joint Ditches #448 Owl Creek and #445 Wilson with Fulton County (26-0408 and 26-0409), and setting permanent maintenance rates for ditches for FY 2027 (26-0410). The agenda also included discussion of a resident's complaint about a tile on County Road 12 and the monthly treasurer's inventory report. Minutes have not yet been published.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the provided data. Residents are encouraged to check the county's official website or contact the commissioners' office for future meeting schedules.

Williams County Commissioners approve North Annex cost increase, open wastewater bids, advance aging levy

The Williams County Board of Commissioners raised the North Annex Building project cost to $1,455,099 and took the first formal step toward placing a 1.0 mill Department of Aging levy on the ballot during meetings over the past two weeks. The board also opened bids for the Bryan Wastewater Collection Improvement Project, with the low bid coming in at $839,250.00.

North Annex Building and Department of Aging levy

On July 21, the commissioners approved Change Order 004 for the North Annex Building, increasing the project cost to $1,455,099. The same session included approval of a Resolution of Necessity for a 1.0 mill Department of Aging levy, which is the first step in a two-step process to place the levy before voters. The board also approved the purchase of a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab for the Engineer's office and adopted an AI Usage Policy submitted by the IT department.

Additional July 21 actions included approval of an LPA Federal Local-Let Project Agreement Amendment, with funding decreased from $180,000 to $150,000-plus; a Precinct Election Official Recruitment and Training Grant Agreement for the Board of Elections; supplemental appropriations for the Court of Common Pleas, Coroner, Engineer, Hillside Country Living, and Victims Assistance; and addenda on behalf of Job and Family Services with e Ohio Teaching Family.

Wastewater project bids opened

On July 23, the commissioners opened two bids for the Bryan Wastewater Collection Improvement Project. S&S Directional submitted the low bid of $839,250.00, and Bryan Excavating, LLC submitted a bid of $1,014,087.50. The board did not award the contract in the minutes available.

The July 23 meeting also included approval of minutes from July 21, approval of the agenda, payment of bills, and supplemental appropriations for MVPO, Engineer, and JFS — each by 3-0 votes. A quarterly investment meeting reviewed second-quarter interest earnings.

July 28 and July 30 sessions

Minutes have not yet been published for the July 28 and July 30 meetings, so only agenda items are available.

The July 28 agenda listed Resolution 26-0382 approving supplemental appropriations, Resolution 26-0381 approving payment of bills, a bid opening for Bryan Critical Infrastructure, and a quarterly investment meeting with Treasurer Kellie Gray.

The July 30 agenda listed approval of payment of bills, supplemental appropriations, maintenance assessments for Joint Ditch #646 (Hillsdale), a management agreement with Vancrest, and a right-of-way permit on behalf of Charter. The agenda also included executive sessions to discuss confidential matters.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the Williams County Commissioners' official calendar for any added sessions.

Williams County Commissioners approve supplemental appropriations; OSU levy renewal and Department of Aging levy on deck

The Williams County Commissioners approved supplemental appropriations for two county boards at their July 7, 2026, session, the only fully decided action recorded in the past two weeks. Several other commissioner meetings during that window were agenda-only, with minutes not yet published, meaning votes listed there are proposed actions, not confirmed outcomes.

July 7: Appropriations approved for Board of DD and Board of Elections

The Commissioners held their July 7 meeting and took four recorded votes, all passing 3-0:

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

No dollar amounts for the supplemental appropriations were included in the available record.

July 7: Park Board agenda (minutes not yet published)

The Williams County Park Board scheduled two items for its July 7 meeting: approval of the June 16, 2026, meeting minutes and approval of the month-end L10 Transaction History Listing report. No other business was listed. Minutes from this session have not yet been published, so outcomes are not confirmed.

July 9: OSU Levy renewal and session cancellation on the agenda

The Commissioners' July 9 meeting was agenda-only. Proposed items included:

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

An executive session was also scheduled to discuss property acquisition under ORC Section 121.22(G)(2). Because minutes are not yet published, none of these items are confirmed as decided.

July 16: Supplemental appropriations, Dog Warden reports on agenda

The Commissioners' July 16 meeting was also agenda-only. Proposed items included:

• 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.

A quarterly investment meeting with Treasurer Kellie Gray was also listed. Outcomes are not confirmed pending publication of minutes.

Coming up

July 21 — Commissioners: The board will consider a Resolution of Necessity for a Department of Aging Levy, adoption of an AI Usage Policy from IT, a purchase agreement for a 2021 Chevrolet Colorado Crew Cab for the Engineer, Change Order 004 for Project 8-2025 (North Annex Building), and a Precinct Election Official Recruitment and Training Grant Agreement. Supplemental appropriations are also listed for discussion.